Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip!

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January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Astor, FL

Ocala National Forest
3 min drive
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
5 min drive
DeLand Station
31 min drive
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
50 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.

Enjoy the beautiful serenity of the St. Johns River and its endless outdoor recreation when you book this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Astor vacation rental. Offering all the comforts of home, a tranquil waterfront location, and a screened-in porch, this abode is ideal for those looking for a true Central Florida getaway. Not to mention, you will be centrally located for day trips to attractions like Ocala National Forest, Daytona Beach, Disney World, and more!

-- THE PROPERTY --

476 Sq Ft Screened Porch | 384 Sq Ft Double Boat Slip

Bring your boat and your family on a true central Florida retreat at this convenient waterfront home, ready to accommodate your needs!

Bedroom Suite: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Waterfront views, patio, patio furniture, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided)
INDOOR LIVING: 2 dining tables, flat-screen TV, DVD player, video library, books
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, blender, popcorn maker, dishware/flatware, toaster, drip coffee maker, spices, ice maker, Crockpot
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens, towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required for access (3 steps), single-story home
FAQ: No WiFi, quiet hours (after 10:00 PM), uneven floors (due to old age)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), boat trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE & WILDLIFE: Community boat ramp (2.7 miles), St. Johns River Tours (2.9 miles), Lake George State Forest (3.9 miles), Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (17.2 miles), Ocala National Forest (18.2 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Mount Dora (32.1 miles), Daytona Speedway (36.9 miles), Daytona Beach (40.7 miles), Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (41.0 miles), Downtown Orlando (62.0 miles), St. Augustine (65.8 miles), Universal Studios (66.8 miles), Walt Disney World (69.6 miles)
LOCAL EATS: Castaways Restaurant (1.8 miles), Sparky's Place Restaurant (2.3 miles), Williams Landing (2.9 miles), Rose Garden Family Restaurant (3.5 miles), Pizza Over Yonder (3.5 miles)
AIRPORT: Daytona Beach International Airport (38.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- Please do NOT throw any fish remains in the garbage
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 30 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires steps for access
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape and, therefore, does not include internet access
- NOTE: Swimming in the canal is prohibited, as alligators may be present
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
- NOTE: Due to old age, the property has uneven floors. They do not affect anyone's safety

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Ocala National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a washer/dryer in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
Just a 3-minute drive from Ocala National Forest and 7 minutes from Lake George State Forest

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV
DVD player
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Furnished patio
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the river
Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

Power boating 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
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1350 sq ft (125 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 first aid kit

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.

Property is also known as

Astor House Canal Includes Boat Slip

House Canal Includes Boat Slip

Astor Canal Includes Boat Slip

Canal Includes Boat Slip

Astor House On Canal Includes Boat Slip!

Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip! Astor

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Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place would stay again.

Comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

And Fun was had by All

We loved our location and the closeness of nature. We especially enjoyed fishing from the dock and visiting the nearby state parks. We also did short day trips to the coast to Daytona Beach and Cape Canaveral. The house itself is nicely decorated and updated. The big yard was great for the kids to exercise and play.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Tom’s 68th

Nice set up. Was very clean and homey. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

chad m.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The house was very clean and well stocked. There was WiFi and a smart tv. The corner lot was very quiet. This was a wonderful place to stay and we could definitely stay there again!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay and would come back again.

The property was very clean and the neighborhood was quiet. We enjoyed fishing in the canal and watching a group of turkeys move from yard to yard and fly across the canal. We brought our boat with us and it fit perfectly in the garage. Property now has a King, Queen and two twin beds. Wifi and a large screen TV but we never watched it. We were too busy relaxing. We ate dinner at Drifters. The atmosphere is nice because it’s by the river but the food was not that good. Two boat ramps were close by. Dollar General was also close by to pick up whatever items we forgot.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell N.

7 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

Very clean and relaxing atmosphere

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

24 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house.

We were scared at first glance because the outside is green but we absolutely loved it once we got inside. We wish the fish were biting but we had fun. Boat slip broken concrete scratched are Ranger Bass boat but was easy access to the river. The garage was big enough to house both boats so we could charge the batteries back up. Also we charged them in the boat slip too. Great lighting at night in the back yard by the canal. Loved this place!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Racing

Good, clean house, but no tv service no news, weather that was the only problem.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Ricky T.

12 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lack of entertainment

Price of the rental there should’ve been at least Internet for TV or cable

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandra B.

17 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Need at least another queen size bed, repair ceiling fan that doesn’t work, provide basic cable at least, provide extra box fans. Repair lights on pier and exterior lights that don’t work.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

23 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Liked the location

Good

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

2 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing on the St Johns River

This property is great for coming down and relaxing in the Astor, FL area. Lots to do in the area and the river is wonderful

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

No tv or wifi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

carol c.

28 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we needed

Property was very clean and equipped with everything you could need for your stay. I only wish the bedrooms all had queen beds instead of twin beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., dahlonega

15 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend getaway!

This house was really nice and had all the amenities we needed for our family trip. Saw 2 Manatees right off the back canal on the first evening! Enjoyed the cul-de-sac privacy and NO traffic! I have been around Astor off and on for 40 years, and this house and locale really does the old-time charm justice. Nothing to do in Astor but ride boats and fish, but hey, that’s what life is about. Went to Daytona one day, one hour away, and very convenient ! The house was very clean and all utensils and linens supplied were very nice! Beds were comfy as was couches. No cable TV but who needs that when you are watching the Manatees! We will definitely keep this on our Florida VRBO list for future stays to this area! The grill was nice and the yard very well kept. Thanks for your attention to detail! We will return soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

6 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for our trip

We celebrated my wife’s 50th birthday with two close friends. We wanted a place with river access and a place to keep the boat. This house fit the bill perfectly, the in water boat house was perfect. The location on the canal right by the mouth of the river. Perfect for a get away with the boat

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

10 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

fishing on the St. Johns River

This property had everything the was stated on the rental view. It was perfect for a fishing trip and grilling out each evening along the river. Great place to stay for any length of time.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Kimberly R.

14 Dec 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Astor house on the canal

Great location. We saw a gator swimming up and down the canal and sunning itself near the boat dock. No WiFi or cable. Seemed like the house had been empty for a while- quite possible with the pandemic. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

6 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation Rental

We enjoyed this Astor vacation rental, on a canal, with a covered boat slip. We were allowed to use the private community boat ramp just a short distance away. The home was very clean and well furnished. The bathrooms look recently remodeled . No cable service but we did watch several movies on the DVD player. This rental is pet friendly with a very large yard. The owners are very friendly and we will book this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

jeremy H.

23 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Every thing was very great only the seawall and dock need work

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Bill W.

17 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot, small inconveniences

We had the wrong code to access the property initially. Once we gained access within an hour, we were pleased by the amount of space inside. It was clean and simple. There were a few games, books, magazines. The kitchen was well-stocked with baking sheets, utensils, and two tables! A comically small television is plugged into a broken DVD player. Lots of DVD’s though. Our biggest issue was the waterfront access. The dock and surrounding area is unsafe, making boat access difficult. We had to change our plans last minute. All of that said, each guest agreed they return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sergio P.

30 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Bike week

Great location, neighbors had great hospitality. Will definitely book here again

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for fishing!

We used this rental for a short fishing trip. The location is excellent, parking is great for a vehicle, boat and trailer. Very quiet area. If you like to relax at night with a good movie take DVD's - there is a small tv but we had no signal.

8/10 Good

PAUL C.

8 Apr 2019

Great location

The house and location were great. House was clean and worked out well.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

4 May 2018

Nice location

We had a great time. Great location, quiet, clean, and close to the spring which is where we wanted to be. The boat slip is a really great option and the large garage and drive way! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018