Waterfront open floor plan cottage on the scenic Aucilla River.

Enjoy relaxing and watch the river flow by from the swivel rocker recliner in the climate controlled AC/Heating unit. Wall mounted swivel TV for easy viewing Roku TV and Wi-Fi is available. The cottage is fully furnished for your stay bed & bath linens, dishware, basic cooking condiments ( S&P ,Olive oil , garlic & onion powder ,Italian seasoning, grill spray ) mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee set up . Guests love cooking at the riverside at the outdoor sink area; BBQ grille located on outside deck & propane is provided. There is a gas fire pit on the north river deck and a wood burning fire pit along the riverbank, wood provided. The space
River Rise Cottage is set up to offer a relaxing and enjoyable experience to make lasting memories. The cottage has large windows with outstanding river views and a walk around deck that you can fish from. Should it rain, you can enjoy the sound of the rain on the metal roof. Several feet from the cottage is a screened porch overlooking the scenic river, with plenty of comfortable seating and a daybed... should you want to nap. From this location It's not uncommon to see wildlife. A wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening bug free. Sit riverside at either our propane fire pit or have a campfire (firewood provided) which is also along the river nestled in the woods. We encourage guests to use the outdoor seating areas for the ultimate relaxation experience and to find your favorite spot! Bar-B-Q with our easy-to-use propane grill (utensils and grill pans provided). Our fish station makes cleaning your catch a breeze! Also available a full-size fridge located on the screened porch in addition to the mini fridge in the cottage.
There's a large open deck with ladder access to the floating dock which is perfect for mooring your boat or launching kayaks. Kayaks are available for guest use. Provided are (2) single person (1) fishing single person and (1) two-person tandem kayaks with life vest.
We offer a complimentary shuttle service for the 5-mile downstream Aucilla River to the Gulf of Mexico trip. This can be scheduled after your check-in. Use of the kayaks are at your "own risk" with no host liability.
We encourage guests to enjoy the common areas porches at back of main house. Camp chairs are provided and can be used at the fire pit and along the riverbank.
A public boat ramp is located 300 yards north of the property and we have ample storage for you boat trailer during your stay.

Other things to note:
House rules for children staying at the cottage.
We gladly accept children with the understanding that all children thirteen and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times outside the cottage due to its proximity over the river and being in a very natural wildlife environment. This is a strict requirement that will be compulsory. This is for the safety of your children while staying at the River Rise Cottage.
We are house broken pet friendly; Pets are not to be left alone in the cottage. We have different size crates available, and these are provided at no extra charge in the event that you should leave the cottage and choose not to take your fur baby with you. There is a $50 non-refundable pet deposit fee for 1 -2 pets.
A guest’s animal must not be:
Out of control
Unhouse broken.
Left alone at the listing without prior approval.
Allowed into areas that are considered unauthorized to the guest.
Allowed in a public space without being harnessed, leashed, or tethered and not under the guest’s control. Please clean up after your pet

My wife and I live full time in the main house; however, we respect our guest’s privacy and our interaction is catered to each guest’s preference.
We are both retired, enjoying our little piece of heaven, and hosting River Rise Cottage. We love Florida's "Forgotten Coast" and believe you will as well!