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Royal Springs Riverfront Retreat on 3 acres, kayak/canoe, boat ramp, huge decks!

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River view from the yard
Royal Springs jumping dock July14, 2023
View of the house from the backyard
A great place to relax in the back yard
View from the "Treehouse" overlooking firepit, benches, and the Suwannee River

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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obrien, FL
  • Suwannee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Royal Springs Riverfront Retreat on 3 acres, kayak/canoe, boat ramp, huge decks!

Royal Springs River House Retreat aka "The Treehouse"

This 3 acre Retreat is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath stilt house with epic breezes and views of the historic Suwannee River, with huge wrap around deck, covered screened room with breakfast bar, and large Florida room aka the game room. It has multiple picnic tables, outside grill, fire pit, hammocks, and benches for relaxing by the fire, or by the river, all overlooking a huge backyard and natural river view.

Bring a picnic lunch and walk to Royal Springs and jump off the dock into the crystal clear blue/green spring. Bring your boat or jet ski as there is a boat ramp at the spring as well. Kayak up and down the river and discover the hidden springs nearby.

Go spring hopping to some of the many beautiful springs in the area, such as Little River Spring, Peacock Springs, Charles Springs, and be sure to tube the lazy river at Ichetucknee Springs.

Some additional amenities that it has to offer include:

- Wifi

- Large screen TV

- Coffee bar (Keurig with 12 cup pot and/or single pod option), blender and toaster

- Over 2,000 sq ft under air

- Covered front porch, 125 sq ft screened porch, and large wrap around deck overlooking the river

- Game room with foosball table, Pac Man 12 in 1 arcade game, chess, checkers, backgammon and light workout equipment.

- Reach out to me about kayaks, canoe and paddleboard availability and reservations.

- The basics such as plates, utensils, cups, pots and pans, pizza sheet and cutter, seasonings, etc.

- Washing machine and clothes dryer

- Concert and music lovers: Spirit of Suwannee Music Park is 1/2 hour north in Live Oak

If you have friends who have an RV, they can camp next door at https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-royal-springs-riverfront-retreat-9mxhwzwr?adults=1&children=0

Property manager

Christine
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No excessive noise please to respect neighbors.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: No excessive noise please to respect neighbors.
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 not indicated whether 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

O Brien

Located in O Brien, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Veteran's Memorial Park of Mayo is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park and Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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obrien, FL

What's nearby

  • Suwannee River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 34 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Lafayette Blue Springs State Park - 36 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 57 min drive - 63.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Subs and More - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Big Al's Pizza - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Sonny C's BBQ - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Great Southern Biscuit Company - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Springs Riverfront Retreat on 3 acres, kayak/canoe, boat ramp, huge decks! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Royal Springs Riverfront Retreat on 3 acres, kayak/canoe, boat ramp, huge decks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Springs Riverfront Retreat on 3 acres, kayak/canoe, boat ramp, huge decks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Springs Riverfront Retreat on 3 acres, kayak/canoe, boat ramp, huge decks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Springs Riverfront Retreat on 3 acres, kayak/canoe, boat ramp, huge decks! located?

This family-friendly O Brien holiday home is located on the beach, steps from Suwannee River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park and Telford Spring. Perry Spring and Lafayette County Library 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. 17 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

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

Relaxing long weekend

Great spot for getting away from it all
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

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

Remote Stay

We had some survey workers working south of Mayo area and needed a safe, clean place to stay for a few weeks. This gave them the comforts of home rather than driving back and forth to Orlando each day. Much better than having them stay in a hotel week after week. Owner very responsive to all needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

Awesome and peaceful

The property was awesome i had a blast i highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

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

Great property and Great property owner!!

Myself and a few friends were here from all over to help with the hurricane disaster relief project. Mrs. Christine made sure we were comfortable, made accommodations for us, and had exceptional hospitality. You will love it here!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Great place

Everything was as described and was exactly what i needed. Would definitely recommend to family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C.

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

Spacious, and quiet

Plenty of room to spread out and keep everybody entertained. Beds were comfy. Nice and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M P.

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

Paradise on the Suwannee

Such a peaceful quiet place to get away to and relax. The camp site next door was a big bonus as it allowed our friends to visit and be literally next door. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Great property

We had a great time. I highly recommend this house for a family stay. there is plenty of space and the property is beautiful with many things to do outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Wonderful!

We were able to have a quick getaway in between hurricanes! Place is exactly as described. Comfortable, clean, the spring is a walk away, the river is serene and they have an arcade machine there. I did not know I love the game Dig Dug!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

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

10/10

Perfectly cozy and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza N.

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

Everything we needed

Very comfortable, spacious and clean. Relaxing and fun for the whole family. Views are picturesque during the day. Host is very responsive. Drive to the house is adventurous with the dirt roads. Decking in need of small repairs, slippery when wet and icy. Front door lock took getting use to. Overall, 9 out of 10, definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Suwanee River Getaway

We were in town for a couple of days and wanted to stay on the Suwanee river. This property provided great access to the river and was a peaceful setting in a country area. We traveled to Lake City both days which is a 40 minute drive but it was nice to stay here as opposed to a hotel by the highway. Our
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David / Lisa P.

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

Thanksgiving retreat

This property and location were a fabulous retreat for our family. There was wood for the fire pit, canoes and kayaks easily accessible and very close to many natural springs. View of the river from the kitchen window! Plenty of space in the house for indoor activities too. Plenty of space for 4 adults to be together or go off on their own. We were all very comfortable and we could easily stay there again. We have never stayed in this part of Florida before and we loved it! Lisa and Dave
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very spacious modular home in a beautiful setting on the Suwanee river. It is remote and private in rural Florida. Comfortable beds, good water pressure, fully equipped kitchen, good smart TV and wifi.The master bath shower is pretty small. There was a fun fire pit between the house and the river. Our host was very responsive and lived in the vicinity. She brought us fresh eggs. We got the impression we might be some of the first renters, and they were very welcoming of feedback. The property is close to a park with springs and river access, although we did not personally use the kayaks or canoes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christine

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What brought us to the area? In Florida, it's great to be near cool crisp springs, and kayaking the historic Suwannee River gets you outside in nature to enjoy finding the hidden springs on the river. Each section of the river is different, so stay awhile and explore. We did!

Why they chose this property

We are a quaint rural community that boasts not only river access, but a natural spring, boat ramp, horses (ask about natural horsemanship class availability), cows, lots of deer, owls and other wildlife to enjoy. It is like living in a park, yet only a 20 minute drive to multiple towns in each direction.

What makes this property unique

Royal Springs Riverfront Retreat is a spacious, relaxing home in a beautiful natural setting on the Suwannee River, walking distance to the crystal clear Royal Springs park and boat ramp. Natural Florida at it's best. A truly relaxing retreat that will leave you rested and at peace.

Languages:

English

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