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The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort White, FL
  • Ichetucknee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ginnie Spring
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!

Step back in time to this beautiful old Florida river cabin on the world famous Ichetucknee River! This is a crystal clear spring fed river that starts at the head springs in Ichetucknee State Park and flows into the Santa Fe River, then flows into the Suwanne River and then on down to the gulf. Spend the day kayaking up or down the rivers exploring and experiencing all of the beautiful wildlife and nature this area has to offer. Observe the manatees, fish, and otters swimming and playing throughout the river. Take a nice float down the river or catch some fresh fish and clean at your own cleaning station.

This very cozy, yet spacious living area, is located on the second floor and consists of 3/1 upstairs and has a large screened in porch with lots of seating for entertaining or is a great place to relax, read a book, listen to the river flow, or watch the birds and squirrels play. The first floor offers a second full bath, screened in recreation area with ping pong table, lots of seating, table, plenty of storage, and a grilling and serving area with sink area for those family cookouts.

This is a rare opportunity to visit your own slice of old Florida heaven! Property is located close to Fort White, Branford, High Springs, and Gainesville for all your shopping, restaurants, entertainment and small town historic charm.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Ichetucknee River. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Ichetucknee River and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Fe River
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fort White cabin.

Property manager

Jessica & Paul Dunnigan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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.

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The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ichetucknee

This house/cabin is PERFECTLY situated on the Ichetucknee River. Clean, comfortable… huge screened in porches. It took our family about 2 and a half hours to paddle on the (available) kayaks upriver into the State Park and to the midpoint launch, and an hour to float/paddle back. The river access is… such a treat, and the deck out at the edge was much enjoyed. We saw a couple manatees swim by, even in April, which was a surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun on the river

Great place to paddle to from the state park. Quiet and peaceful at the house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Freeze

Great place right on the River. Plenty of kayaks and even a see thru canoe. Spacious upstairs and open air downstairs play area for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branden J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Family Retreat!

We loved staying at the Tipsy Turtle. The Ichetucknee river is one of our favorite places to visit. We did multiple float, snorkel, & kayak/SUP trips all from the Tipsy Turtle dock or the TREPO parks. We'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINA O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location on River

House was very comfortable and roomy for family. Loved the screened in porches and extra refrigerator and bathroom downstairs. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ichetucknee River House

Wonderful stay at this home on a spring fed river. Three comfortable Bedrooms with a gorgeous wraparound, screened in porch. We Paddled down from the headspring right to house. Plenty of kayaks and floats to use. Nature all around with manatees, turtles, deer -Great place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

marfa a., Estados Unidos

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time at the Tipsy Turtle

We had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tipsy Turtle Review

It was a lovely stay! So nice that they had kayaks to use on the river! It is a beautiful house in a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Home

Great!! Home was clean neat organized and perfect place to enjoy the river. Access was great, had kayaks, tubes and all the essentials. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

yanet g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was perfect

Nice property . The river trip in kayak was amazing, my family really enjoy it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey N., Opelika, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Ichetucknee River retreat

Just as pictured. We loved launching our kayaks and SUP at the Ichetucknee Springs State Park and taking out at the property. (You will need at least 2 vehicles for this.) The screened in porches are very nice. We recommend and would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024