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Suwannee River Bungalow

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Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Old Town, FL
  • Suwannee River
    1 min walk
  • Dakotah Winery
    9 min drive
  • Fanning Springs State Park
    12 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Suwannee River Bungalow

Get away from it all. Easy access to Fanning Springs (1.0 mile up river) and Manatee Springs (8 miles down river). Bring a boat, or two 2-person kayaks available for use. Great views from the deck. Very peaceful.

Please make note the boat ramp at this property is not usable, however, there is a boat ramp at Fanning Springs which is minutes away.

Most people that know the Suwannee River feel that the home's location is fantastic, and the best of all the options. The river in this area is very large and grand, especially compared to up river where it can be quite narrow and crowded. It's size makes it great for skiing, tubing, and boating, and dealing with other boaters isn't really an issue. It is far enough up river (about 32 miles by boat) that you don't have the biting yellow flies of the coast, but close enough to boat down to the coast and back for fishing, or spending the day on your own private secluded island beach. The area has very little development as well, so you get the real sense of being in "old world" Florida. It truly is a unique, wonderful experience.

Please note: cell service may be limited. Unit does not currently have WIFI. This property is quite rustic and remote, and is a great way to get away from it all. However, there is limited access to cellular phone service. Please understand the nature of your get away before booking.

Master bedroom with queen bed, guest bedroom with double bed and pull out sofa in family room. Sleeps 4.

Enjoy sitting around the firepit or watching the sturgeons jumping by while sitting on the floating dock. In the winter you may see a manatee. Nature at it's best.

One of the more common questions we get is regarding docking a boat at the property. You have a few options with regards to keeping a boat on the Suwannee River (flow of the river and boat wakes are a problem). Approximately 1/2 mile down the road from our rental house is the Fanning Springs boat ramp.

Leaving the boat in the water with the current and other boaters creating wakes is possible, but not optimal. You can tie-off to the floating dock but you would need several good boat-bumpers. Again, the current and boat wakes put your boat at risk unless you are careful, and we are not responsible for boat damage or lost boats. There is room to keep a boat, trailer and vehicle at the property.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Suwannee River. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Steps from Suwannee River and 9 minutes by car from Dakotah Winery
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Cheryl Tyrone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Suwannee River Bungalow House Old Town
Suwannee River Bungalow House
Suwannee River Bungalow Old Town
Suwannee River Bungalow Old Town
Suwannee River Bungalow Private vacation home
Suwannee River Bungalow Private vacation home Old Town

Suwannee River Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suwannee vacation
House was great, just what we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Very cozy place right on the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jumping Sturgeon!
Excellent well taken care of property. Nice area to explore nature type stuff. But the best part was sitting on the dock in the morning watching lots of sturgeon jumping, very cool experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rev. Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
June Getaway
I have returned to this trailer several times. I love the location and the river is absolutely beautiful! I would love to see the owner buy another pot for cooking. There is only one large pot and I was trying to cook corn on the cob and spaghetti--so I had to do it in shifts. I also wish the owner would have salt and pepper. Thankfully there is a Dollar General right down the road. If you want a place to truly get away and enjoy nature, this is the place for you. The jumping fish are an added delight!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Retreat
We had a very comfortable stay in Old Town. We enjoyed all the local Springs that we swam at. Grocery stores and restaurants were all with in 6 miles. We will return again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay.
Excellent trip again! Will return again next year. Love this place. Well stocked, clean and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and quiet
We loved the property and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
The stay was ok. The water was terrible. We did have drinking water, it was the well water. We did not use the washer because of it. The grass was very overgrown. It was clean inside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Read the fine print
Yes it was clean , easy to locate, plenty of parking and on the river. That being said , what is does not state in the listing is that there is no safe drinking water so you have to bring bottles and jugs of water to drink, cook and brush your teeth with. Yes it is on the river but what is not in the listing is that the river can flood at anytime which is what happened to us. It was so high it flooded into the yard and made the river's currents too dangerous to use the kayaks. Be careful read all the fine print.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time
We loved being on the river . First time seeing the Suwannee River. Peaceful Enjoy exploring the area
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Florida charm
We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and comfortable. We loved being right on the river and the shaded yard. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Out of state friend came to visit
Loved staying here it was very peaceful and beautiful to stay along the river!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & clean river house
We arrived and had immediate access to the keys. We walked in and everything was so clean. The house is older but the owners have updated everything. New flooring, fresh painted, updated decor, fully stocked kitchen, and updated bathroom. The beds were cozy. No wifi was fine, we had phone service the whole time, firect tv was enough for the very small amt of time we even watched tv. We also didn't have kids wanting to sit in front of a video game. The view of the river was amaxing, its so quiet and relaxing. We sat on the porch most of the time, just taking in the peaceful environment. We wish we would had rented a boat to tour the river area however, we did visit a couple local towns on the gulf, cedar & horseshoe. We highly recommend this place & will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

joanie a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renovated Trailer
The place was clean and comfortable. The second bedroom is Tiny, the hallway Narrow. The kitchen and bathroom are Renovated nicely. The listing claims washer and dryer. Where are they?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total relaxation
The bungalow is nothing fancy but right up our alley. We were very pleased with everything.It was a nice clean little place, very quiet and relaxing on the river. Definitely something we would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing break
I took a few days to get away for myself and this was the perfect spot. Very relaxing. Everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem !
Cheryl is a wonderful host. She communicated everything from our initial booking to our checkout. All of the amenities where there. The Bungalow was very clean. Cheryl also recommended some great places to visit in the area. (Devils Den for Snorkeling, Canyon Zip line Park, and Cedar key.) We enjoyed looking at the stars at night on the floating dock, the fire pit, and enjoying coffee on the outside patio in the morning. Your kayaks are a complete Bonus! It was a great get-away! Thank you Cheryl!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer P., New Port Richey

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite place to stay
We have visited this property every year many years. It’s quiet has everything you need. The owner is great at communicating. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Front
Very quiet surroundings which we enjoyed and very relaxing, which is what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous area; hoping to spend more time there in the near future.
Just as described
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We stay here every time we visit. It is excellent. Very clean and well stocked. Easy check in and departure. Excellent location. Will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Angela S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bungalow
Enjoyed coffee on the porch with the river view. One thing that could be fixed is the sliding glass door. It was difficult to open.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce & MaryAnne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
It was very nice for what it is. Not as clean as we are used to, but nothing to complain about. The yard needed mowing and there was some poison ivy, but thats hard to control being secluded like it is. It ws very quiet and people in the area were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Causey's Pest C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a great and a beautiful place to stay on the riverside
We saw a couple of sturgeon jumping above the water during our stay there. My son and I enjoyed the two-person kayak. It is a very peaceful place to stay and is close to all amenities, just a few minutes away from the grocery store, etc. There is no WiFi, but they do have DirecTV, so we were able to find something to watch while relaxing. We didn't even watch the DVDs we brought with us. We have AT&T and Verizon networks, which are not strong but enough to research and browse some things. Additional information: My husband is 6'1" and needs to duck his head on one of the door. If someone is a few inches taller, say 6'5, they would hit their head on the fans, so taller people may not like it very much. I am 5'1", and it does not bother me, but it may be an issue for tall people out there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suwannee River Paridise
Awesome stay again. Loved the whole place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023