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Suwannee River Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Old Town, FL
  • Fanning Springs State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hart Springs Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Manatee Springs State Park
    ‪23 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 Retreat

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on the historic Suwannee River. Get away from it all. Easy access to Fanning Springs (1.5 miles up river) and Manatee Springs (7 miles down river). Bring a boat, or two 2-person kayaks available for use. Great views from the deck and dock that overhangs the river. Very peaceful.

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. We have wi-fi with Starlink which works pretty quickly. There is no cable TV, however, we do have ROKU's connected to both TV's. You are welcome to log into your streaming services, but, please be sure to log out when you leave the home so other guests can't use your services. 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 king bed, guest bedroom with king bed, and kids room with two bunk beds each with trundles. Easily sleeps 10.

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 a public boat ramp which is not very busy, and easy to launch/retrieve your boat. That is the preferred method and would take less than 30 mins.

Leaving the boat in the water with the current and other boaters creating wakes is possible, but not optimal. One option would be to tie the boat to the dock which is cantilevered over the river and anchor the aft section in the river (might require swimming to shore unless you are creative). 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. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Suwannee River and 11 minutes from Dakotah Winery
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Cheryl Tyrone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 pets
  • 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
  • Note from host: Contact owner if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Adult supervision required.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Contact Owner when planning an event.
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 Retreat House Old Town
Suwannee River Retreat House
Suwannee River Retreat Old Town
Suwannee River Retreat Old Town
Suwannee River Retreat Private vacation home
Suwannee River Retreat Private vacation home Old Town

Suwannee River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 192 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location on the Suwannee River

This home has comfortable couches and beds. There is plenty of living room seating for a huge crowd. There is an additional couch not shown in the photos. There are plenty of spices and kitchen tools if you plan to cook. There are two refrigerator/freezers. The seating area around the fire pit and on the dock are very relaxing. The river is gorgeous! There is a rooster next door that crows ALL day long. He does quiet when it is very dark outside. You can barely hear him when inside the house. The photos show carpeted floors. There is no carpet in the house. It is all tile or wood floors. The neighbor's dogs usually came to visit as we opened or closed the gate. They did not come close. They were not threatening at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

River get away.

This place was perfect for us. We needed close access to the river and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed fishing and cruising and just relaxing in general, in a beautiful river environment. Betthan expected.we be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

SRF stay on Suwannee

We have stayed here for a few years, every year during Suwanee River Fair. It's always clean, and easy to communicate with owner. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing gem of a place!

Absolute gem of a vacation home! Comfy beds and furniture, everything we needed in the kitchen, private location, wifi worked great (didn't seem slow to me even though in a remote rural area), excellent communication from owners. Looking forward to a future stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home with easy access

Our stay was wonderful! The house is spacious with a well stocked kitchen, views of the river even through the kitchen windows, huge fireplace, cozy chairs on the river dock, warm central heat and an easy check in process. The only thing that would have made this place better is if there was a fenced in yard , otherwise it was perfect. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing time on the River

Enjoyable stay for 2 families with kids and dogs. Enjoyed the time spent on the dock by the river, fire pit at night and kids were able to fish on the dock. House was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Such a beautiful property! We enjoyed sitting on the deck gazing at the Suwannee. It was perfect weather for a fire which we also enjoyed immensely. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer P., New Port Richey

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

We have stayed at Cheryl‘s properties numerous times. Everything is always on point. It’s a fantastic location. The property is stunning, and the view is breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phuc A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing escape

This property and host were absolutely great! We will hopefully get a chance to book here again soon and enjoy all there is to see & so in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

SRF Yearly Trip

Every year we stay hear while we are at the fair. It is always clean, and a great place to stay. Looking forward to many more visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a Great Place

Cheryl is an awesome host. The home is in a quiet spot and large enough for a whole family. We were in the area to purchase a home of our own down there so we were quite busy and didn't get to take advantage of all the amenities. There is a large dock, corn hole game, yard darts, a couple of kayaks, a fire pit with plenty of chairs for everyone to sit, and the back deck has a large table to eat outside if you want with more chairs there. We will definitely try to stay there again if needed while working on our new place. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gathering of friends

We came to Old Town to visit with friends from the area. . This home was a perfect spot for our short visit. If we ever need to stay longer on the Suwannee River, we will look into this home again. Thank you so very much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

I thought the property would be CLEAN

We were sooo disappointed to find this place filthy. We wanted to turn around and leave after we walked in and saw and smelled it. In my opinion this property had been sitting empty for some time. No one bothered cleaning it. It was a beautiful home but everything was nasty, the dishes, the floors, the tables. I wiped up so much nastiness, and we have 2 under 2 babies and it was dang near impossible to keep them off the floors. The whole place had bugs, some were dead and others were happy to see food 😑 I assumed all the properties listed on Vrbo were required to be clean. We left it cleaner than when we arrived. I will never stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Riverhouse

The only thing is it needs a ramp or bigger steps for people with walkers
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S., Zephyrhills, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

We have rented this property several times now and it is always a great time. The owner responds to any questions/concerns very quickly. We love the property and will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect place to be for spring hoping.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgette O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fanning springs getaway

Gorgeous sunrises on the river. Right up the road from Fanning springs. Large house can accommodate large families. Just bring the kids and enjoy the springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Wonderful property very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C., Somerset. KY

Liked: Cleanliness

Suwanee River Retreat

Fantastic property on the beautiful Suwanee River. An amazing and awesome home and so well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sooo Peaceful!

10/10 would book again. The place was surprisingly spacious with a comfortable living room and a beautiful, updated kitchen. The back porch was perfect for breakfast with our family and guests while overlooking a great backyard area where our dog enjoyed running in circles. But the true highlight of the stay was the deck overlooking the beautiful Suwanee River. So peaceful and restorative. Just a lovely weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfy home

The house was very clean and had everything we needed. When I couldn't connect with the wifi password, they answered my call immediately and were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S., Zephyrhills, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Retreat

This is a wonderful place to get together with family. It is very quiet and peaceful. Definitely will be a place we visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

SRFair home away from away

The property is clean and comfortable! The views are fantastic, and it’s so peaceful! We love staying here it’s our second time and plan on coming back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023