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Pet-Friendly Florida Escape w/ Patio & Fire Pit!

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A covered porch with a ceiling fan, a wooden bench with cushions, and a patterned rug.
A living room with two leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a dark wooden cabinet.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue armchair, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A living room with a television, blue armchairs, a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
Accommodating 8 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers motorboating adventures nearby. Enjoy the outdoor patio, perfect for family gatherings, and bring your pets along for the fun. Explore Ichetucknee Springs State Park and the Ichetucknee River for additional activities.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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O'Brien, FL
  • Place, Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Bonus Room)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Pet-Friendly Florida Escape w/ Patio & Fire Pit!

Escape to Florida when you stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath O’Brien vacation rental! With a fully equipped kitchen, modern interior, furnished patio, and screened porch, this home is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and soak up the sunshine. Spend your days at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, or visiting one of the many freshwater springs nearby. Return home to fire up the grill, then end the night relaxing by the fire pit or playing horseshoes or cornhole.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Screened-In Patio | Gas Grill | Fenced-In Backyard

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bonus Room: Twin Daybed, Full Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Porch, outdoor seating & dining, fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, dining table, breakfast bar, laptop-friendly workspace, 2 walk-in showers, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, drip & pod coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, hangers, iron/board, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, 2 steps to enter
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: Ichetucknee Springs State Park (4 miles), Ivey Memorial Park (9 miles), O’Leno State Park (18 miles), Ginnie Springs Outdoors, LLC (20 miles), Alligator Lake Park (22 miles), Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park (36 miles)
TEE TIME: Quail Heights Country Club (16 miles), Suwannee Country Club (24 miles), Turkey Creek Golf Course (31 miles)
HIT THE TRAILS: Blue Hole Spring Trailhead (5 miles), Greenway Trail (9 miles), Royal Springs Suwannee River Wilderness Trail (21 miles), Mt. Carrie Trail (27 miles), Florida Trail Turkey Run Trailhead (32 miles)
FRESHWATER SPRINGS: Blue Hole Spring (5 miles), Head Spring (5 miles), Devil’s Eye Spring (5 miles), Little River Springs (11 miles), Sunbeam Spring (16 miles), Royal Springs (22 miles)
AIRPORTS: Gainesville Regional Airport (42 miles), Jacksonville International Airport (89 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story home requires 2 steps to enter
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 is a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entryway, and 1 camera is located on the front of the home facing the parking area/driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9914622
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

O Brien

O Brien is home to this holiday home. Regal UA Cinema 90 and Bob's River Place are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Lake City Mall and Lake DeSoto Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider High Springs Civic Center Park, or check out an event or a game at North Florida Speedway. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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O'Brien, FL

What's nearby

  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ichetucknee River - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Santa Fe River - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Ichetucknee Conservation Area - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Suwannee River - 11 min drive - 19.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nell's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salty Dog - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪RedsTavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Florida Escape w/ Patio & Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly Florida Escape w/ Patio & Fire Pit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Florida Escape w/ Patio & Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Florida Escape w/ Patio & Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Florida Escape w/ Patio & Fire Pit! located?

Located in O Brien, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ichetucknee Springs State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Fe River and Ichetucknee Conservation Area. Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area and Ichetucknee River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family really enjoyed staying at this property. It was fairly close to the springs and that was one of the main reasons we came to Florida. There was lots of room for all of us.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2026
We're so glad your family enjoyed the stay and that the location near the springs worked out well for your trip. It's great to hear the space had plenty of room for everyone. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautifully decorated and welcoming home. Best equipped and most comfortable B&B we’ve ever had the pleasure to rent. If we come to Itchetucknee springs again this is definitely where we will stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was really nice and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great as usual.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at a lot of bnb’s, this by far is the best. Great location, clean, plenty of seating and our fur baby loved the fenced in yard. Well equipped and we will be reserving again and maybe for a week. The hosts were awesome !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kittchen was very efficient. Extremely clean. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very nice and well setup
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice pet-friendly place with a cool screened in patio and fire pit. Our family loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. We were in town for a wedding and it was close enough for grocery runs, restaurants, and a visit to the springs for swimming. Host was phenomenal and we had absolutely no complaints about the home or property. Would definitely stay here again if we needes to visit the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely flawless stay!

The best vacation rental experience. Hosts were helpful & responsive, and the house was ideal. Would 10/10 recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well kept place

Great place and great communication with property owners
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Second time we have stayed and just as good as the first time. Great host, cleanest house we have stayed at and great environment. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We will do it again!

All 9 of us thoroughly enjoyed our short stay! We are already talking about our next getaway down there!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the great review. We are glad all of you have a great time. You are more than welcome anytime. Everyone took such great care of our home and we appreciate that. Thanks for the suggestion of the “ shower barrier dam”. Bill has installed one and it’s doing its job!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed a lot of places and by far cleanest.Bill and Gayle are terrific hosts. Our Bernie-doodle dog also loved it. We’ve been there 3 or 4 times and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was beautiful. Everything was
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well decorated home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the ICHETUCKNEE Springs. House has ample room and was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice location to ichetucknee springs

Great spot, close to the springs. Clean. Will stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

We loved our stay. The property is so clean and was the best equipped VRBO we have ever stayed in. It was great for being close the the springs and some great did and breweries just a short drive away. We will be staying again. Host was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. It was clean and organized. Everything you need for a home away from home. Loved the decor! Very spacious! Will definitely book again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning and just what you want for a place close to the springs

Absolutely loved staying here. This truly felt like my home away from homr. Everything was meticulously organized and it had everything that you'd think you need and some things you didn't know you needed. You can tell the owners really cared about this place, the experience, and whoeever stays in their home. We are definitely going back. Thanks again, hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Springs Get away

What a gem of a house for a springs get away. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is very nice and spacious. The hosts have thought of everything. Easy to find and close to the springs and several state parks. Check out The Farmstand restaurant and The Collective food trucks while you are there they are both great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family retreat

Got together with family around the holidays and had a great stay. Place was well stocked with whatever we'd need. Enjoyed yard games in the fenced in backyard while grilling out. Home was clean and beds comfortable. Place was close to where we needed. Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot and great house

This stay exceeded my expectations. It was perfect from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. The house is beautifully set up for everything you could possibly neat. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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