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Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

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Main house with annex bedroom suite
Back view of home
Open concept kitchen with large center island with seating plus pull up table.
Kitchen view with lots of work space
Lots of living room area seating

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16276.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Branford, FL
  • Ichetucknee River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ginnie Spring
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Annex Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

Sunroom bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

Making memories on the beautiful Santa Fe River. This large family friendly home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a sunroom, a party deck, kid friendly activities, tubing on the Ichetucknee River, swimming off the dock or just relaxing in the jacuzzi. Make a morning trip to the boathouse and enjoy your coffee in the peace and quiet of the river. Finish your day cooking smores at the backyard fire pit.

Bring your own boat and cruise the Santa Fe and Suwannee River. Private boat ramp is walking distance from the house. Easy docking at our boathouse.

Located on the Santa Fe River, you can swim and kayak right off our dock. You are a short 10-minute drive from the Ichetucknee State Park which host beautiful spots for swimming, tubing, paddle boarding and hiking. The house is located in one of Florida's best natural spring areas. It includes Ginnie Springs (a private park with over 7 springs and miles of riverfront), Blue Springs State Park and Poe Springs.

Plenty of seating in both the dining area and living room for a large gathering. If you are a puzzle person, find a seat at the game table and help us finish a puzzle. If you are looking for some real downtime, this is the place to be. At night watch the deer feeding in the front yard and in the morning the manatees and otters playing at the river. The only sounds you will hear are the crickets and frogs talking to each other.

Property manager

Rob and Debbie Stambaugh
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee will be refunded with no damage
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There will be a key deposit for both house keys and the park key. Once keys are returned, the deposit will be returned.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Ginnie Spring and Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bob's River Place. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Branford, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ichetucknee River - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Suwannee River - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 32 min drive - 30.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Reds Tavern Ft White - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Suwannee River Cove Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Colleen's Restaurant At Sandy Point - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪C J's Santa Fe Saloon - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. located?

This family-friendly Branford holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Santa Fe River and Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement. Ichetucknee Conservation Area is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

60th bday celebration

Was a fabulous time(except for rain) but we made the best of it and took advantage of staying in a beautiful and comfortable home. Was just our style! Can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carley R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex F.

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

Itchetucknee trip

This house, the host, and the trip was awesome. We had neighborhood friends, family, and kids with us. There was room for everyone, great large kitchen area. Access to the private part of the Ichetucknee was so nice! The Stambaugh’s our great hosts, we can’t wait to do the same trip again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Youth trip

Our youth church group enjoyed the river and springs while visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

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

Excelent

Great place will come back again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lazy River Family Vacation

Plenty of room for the entire family (11 of us total with more beds to spare). Great location on the river. The access to the private section of the Itchetucknee was EXTREMELY nice! Kids enjoyed the slide at the dock, and the hot tub was a nice option as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

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

We had a great time

We went with nine 16 year old girls for our church high adventure. The view is great and the access to the spring was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Retreat

Awesome property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Church Serving Ministry

We love our stay, the comfort, the location, nature. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce C.

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

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ON THE SANTA FE RIVER

WE hid several of us stay for the weekend. the house was roomy comfortable and fun!!! My grand daughter said it was the best vacation stay we ever had. the house is set up for families for all ages young and old. with plenty to do on the property. from hanging out by the river and swimming to hot tubbing to fire pit sitting. plenty of sleeping space and the owners were very easy to work with and communicate with. the house had a very homey feel. we are grateful for the stay . joyce and joe carroll
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Friends & Family annual weekend getaway

Debbie is an excellent host! Everything was perfect and made our weekend fun & memorable! Beautiful views on the river! Great place to gather & highly recommend! Thank you Debbie!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

What an amazing getaway!

I cannot recommend this place enough times ! It was so peaceful and awesome; the place was so cute and me and my friends had a wonderful weekend floating in the river and just enjoying each others company. Deb was an amazing host and answered any questions we had or needed assistance with something. I will now consider this a vacation place for me and my soon to be husband! Thank yall so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

Awesome

Great place to have lots of family for an awesome weekend/week or if your just looking for a quiet place to getaway..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

IRENE C.

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

Wonderful property

We enjoyed our recent stay at this property. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The house had many amenities such as tubes, kayaks and games for the teens. Our host Debbie was super friendly, very organized and provided great information to make our visit exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Snydz

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

Great home and location!

We had an amazing time at this property! The home is very spacious and has plenty of beds for a large gathering of family and/or friends. Our favorite part of the trip was included access to the private park for tubing down the Ichetucknee river. That amenity alone is priceless. We will definitely be renting this house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Missy K.

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

Family & Friends weekend getaway

The overall stay was wonderful. The location allowed you to swim right off the dock or tube down the river from the private parks within the subdivision. Plenty of sleeping for a large group. Lots of extras for entertainment such as indoor & outdoor games, hot tub. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

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

No need to leave property :)

First more than anything, the host goes above and beyond from the convenience items to communication. Very generous check in and ck out times compared to over 50 I have stayed at in past years. Rooms huge! There is so much to do at house itself or just relax looking outside. Private Itcheetucknee tubing awesome, saves the walking all the way at the state park. Already planning another visit. This is my new annual spot as I go every year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L., Myakka City

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

An amazing time

We had an amazing, relaxing weekend. Thank you Rob and Debbie for your attention to details. We had absolutely everything we needed. I hope to come back next summer and bring my boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

We had a Great time at this Great house!

Plenty of space! Plenty of options of activities. The host was kind, courteous, organized and helpful! We are thinking of revisiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole R., Murfreesboro, USA

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

Wonderful river house

We had a group of 10 that stayed here for a long weekend. Plenty of space and fun activities. Debbie met us at the house for check in and to share details of the property. We fished off the dock and played games they had set up at the house. We usually tube the State Park but Debbie told us about the private access tubing and we spent the day there. It was a beautiful run and less crowded than the state park. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

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

Very Relaxing!

This home was perfect. I had 7 teens with me and they never once said they were "bored". They stayed busy inside and outside and didn't want to leave when it was time to go home. The house offers all the comforts of home and the owners were very welcoming. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great place for Family and friends

Very accommodating! Everything I thought it would be. Peaceful, unique, setting with plenty of privacy and close to awesome tubing on the Ichetucknee. We had a blast! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Amazing riverfront VRBO with fun tubing run!

We loved our stay at this VRBO on the river! The location was perfect and the accommodations were spacious and well-stocked. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and playing games. The tubing run was a highlight of our trip – so much fun! The host was responsive and helpful. We highly recommend this VRBO for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

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

Weekend family trip

Great place to stay! Had plenty of room and good location. Owner very sweet and very accommodating! Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rob and Debbie Stambaugh

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My husband and I found this amazing river front home right before we retired. We wanted a retreat home where we could have our four daughters, their husbands and our six grandchildren experience the river, the woods, boating, tubing, fishing and swimming all in a nature setting. We love this home and want to share it with others looking for that same peace and tranquility where at night, you can watch the deer feeding in the front yard and in early morning watch the manatees and otters playing in the river. At night make sure you light up the fire pit for smores and storytelling.

Why they chose this property

As a family, we had rented a house on the Ichetucknee River for years. We loved the river, the woods, the small surrounding towns and the peace and quiet we always experienced on our river vacation. When it came time to retire, we knew exactly where we were going to look for a vacation retreat. Now we can come anytime we want, and we would love to share this amazing experience with you.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located in Three Rivers Estates with a private homeowner's association that manages seven parks on the river. Our goal for our retreat home was to equip it with everything we needed. We wanted to be able to jump in the car and head to river anytime we wanted without having to pack up each time. We have everything you need for cooking, plenty of bath towel, beach towels and floating tubs. This five bedroom and four bath house has large rooms and sleeps over 18 guests in beds plus a futon in the sunroom. There is a crib in one of the bedrooms plus a highchair in the kitchen and kiddy pool at the boat house. Come experience our paradise!

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