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Suwannee Riverfront Retreat

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Summer sunrise across the river
Lake
Exterior
Living room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Old Town, FL
  • Fanning Springs State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hart Springs Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Manatee Springs State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Suwannee Riverfront Retreat

Wake up to a beautiful sunrise. Sip your coffee from the balcony overlooking the river or walk out to your private dock to check your fishing line. Sit for a while and watch the beautiful Suwannee River go by. You might even see a sturgeon jump. Bring your boat (or rent one from local business) and spend the day swimming in the nearby clear water springs and explore the Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge. You can also head out to the Gulf of Mexico. End the day admiring the changing colors of the twilight sky as it reflects on the water.

Property manager

karen swart

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
The river poses safety risk for small children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Old Town

Located in Old Town, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dakotah Winery and Hart Springs Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fanning Springs State Park and Manatee Springs State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Old Town, FL

What's nearby

  • Fanning Springs State Park - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Chiefland Farmers Flea Market - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Hart Springs Park - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Manatee Springs State Park - 21 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 40 min drive - 46.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chompers Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suwannee Belle Lan - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dakotah Winery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suwannee Riverfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Suwannee Riverfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suwannee Riverfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Suwannee Riverfront Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Suwannee River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fanning Springs State Park and Dakotah Winery. Hart Springs Park and Chiefland Farmers Flea Market are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River House

We had a wonderful stay at this adorable river house. It was supplied with everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the porch or deck and watching the boats on the river. Karen, the host, checked on us and replied quickly when we had a question. I have referred friends and family and we hope to stay there again in the future. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenery

Excellent communication with host. Beautiful scenery on the river. Very comfortable accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We rented the boat, went to all of the springs, we had amazing experiences, and this home was perfectly peaceful. I would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can I hive more than 5 stars?

At advertised! Place was perfect! Owners were very helpful with spot on communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Cozy and relaxing!! Beautiful Location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S., Douglasville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip

Really great place! The view of the river was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick quiet get away

House was perfect. Clean , very accomidating. Geatcommunication with hosts. Will be going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

Where to start! Just wow! Absolutely an amzing stay! So convenient to fanning springs, manatee springs and more.. the fishing pier was Absolutely great! We caught fish everytime we went down there. The home was very clean and provided us with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Our family really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful veiw of the river from the back windows. Tables an chairs outside on the deck and in the breakfast sunroom were a added bonus to the stay. The hostes where great at communicating an answered all questions we may of had. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Suwanee River

What an awesome cozy, clean house that sits right on the Suwanee River we were able to paddleboard fish swim right off the dock in an excellent location. Lots of memories. And a great location to where we were able to hit a great deal of springs in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M., Tremonton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Lovely home had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Our stay on the river was perfect. The owners are pleasant and available for any questions you may have. The house is just like the pictures, but, better as you can't take a picture of cozy and comfortable. The house is very clean, the beds and furniture are comfortable and the washer and dryer are a bonus. The view of the sunrise is fantastic. We saw boats crusing by and there are fish to catch off the dock. We were there to visit with family, but, there are parks and other activities nearby. There are also restaurants close by if you don't feel like cooking. You will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here. Thank you Pieter and Karen for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First timer

Since we never did this before, we weren't sure what to expect. The location was great being fairly close to the places we wanted to visit and being right on the river was a plus. The road noise was distracting but we had been told about it before hand. Over all a good experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and convenient location.

The house is very conveniently located. Very nice dock and location on the river. The owners were very helpful.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than a Hotel

The cabin provides a much more relaxed and home like environment than a hotel. It’s almost like being at home on a vacation but somewhere else! The cabin is stocked with more than you will ever need to have . Communication with Karen was very good. Thank you Karen for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

RONALD S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florida trip

The only problem we had was the furnace did not wotk
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place Ever

Everything was just perfect!!! This is a 5-star no matter what! You will find no better host, very very helpful and attentive! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Way down upon the Suwannee River :)

We enjoyed our stay on the river while visiting with family in the area. The river was just how I remembered from many years past. I look forward to our next trip. The only complaint was the traffic noise at night which may not be an issue for others. The morning coffee on the porch more than compensated for the traffic noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

This was a nice place for a getaway. We enjoyed sitting down by the river and going to the local parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

It's the cutest little spot ever!!! Karen is such a sweet host .. can't wait to coke back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had the best time and was very relaxing. The hosts were very accommodating and helpful. Definently would stay again. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnna L., Deland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than advertised!

We had rain, we had sun and regardless of the weather, we enjoyed the cabin and surrounding area. The host is a (5) for sure. Donna
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Loved sittng on back porch watching the river. Caught 5 fish off the dock. Host was very nice and checked on us via text to see if we needed anything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great place on the river
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by karen swart

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We love the beauty of nature combined with the excitement of outdoor adventure. The everchanging river provides so many opportunities to enjoy both.

Why they chose this property

Because the Suwannee River is absolutely beautiful.

What makes this property unique

As the only federally designated wild river in the south, you are sure to see a lot of wildlife.

Languages:

English
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