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Suwannee River Cabin - 24 Private Wooded Acres- 500' Waterfront-Dock-Dogs ATV OK

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Cabin with deck in the trees
Large dock with private waterfront
Living room with 3 leather reclining couches, Roku smart TV
Kitchen with full oven, 4 burner glass top stove, full size microwave
Full size fridge/freezer with filtered water and ice maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Branford, FL
  • Suwannee River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bob's River Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ginnie Spring
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Suwannee River Cabin - 24 Private Wooded Acres- 500' Waterfront-Dock-Dogs ATV OK

3BR Cabin on 24 wooded private acres with 500 feet of waterfront on the Suwannee River with a large dock. Bring your boat, ATV, dogs (2 max with pet fee). Jeeptrail through beautiful cypress lowland forest to river. Fishing, bird watching, deer. (No hunting allowed)
Close to Mallory Swamp Wildlife Mgmt area and Osceola National Forest with miles of ATV trails, hunting.
Over 2 dozen springs nearby for scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling. Cabin comes with a car pass to Rock Bluff Spring and 5 people passes to Hart Springs Co Park. Ichnetucknee River for tubing and kayaking just 25 minutes away;
Nature Coast towns such as Steinhattchee, (scalloping) Cedar Key with access to the Gulf of Mexico about 70 minutes away. Gainesville, University of Florida, Ben Hill Grifffin Stadium 50 minutes. Orlando, Disney, Universal 2 hours.
Cabin has 3 bedrooms; 1 queen with full bath, one bedroom with full bed and 1 bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds with shared full bath. All linens and bath towels provided. Bring a beach towel for the river/beach.
Kitchen is fully furnished with dishes, silverware, glassware, baking and cooking pans, microwave, oven, stove, dishwasher (detergnet provided) large refrigerator with filtered water, icemaker.
TP, paper towels, trash bags, foil, some spices, some condiments provided.
2 grills on site. Propane for the gas grill provided. Charcoal for the charcoal grill not provided.
2 campfire pits, one at the cabin, one at the waterfront. Firewood, firestarting materials and smore skewers for the 2 campfire pits provided.
2 canoes, 1 adult kayak, 1 kdis kayak, adult lifejackets, paddles provided. Must bring kids lifejackets and lifejackets must be worn while in the canoes, kayaks.
Fishing gear, bait and snorkel gear NOT provided.
2 bathrooms with bath towels, soap, shampoo.
Full size clothes washer and dryer, laundry detergent provided.
Pelican water conditioning, filtration system.
Cabin is fully climate controlled with air conditioning and heat. Also lots of windows that open to let in fresh air and sounds of the Florida wilderness during cooler months
40" Smart TV in living room and 32" smart TV in main BR. DVD players, lots of DVDs
High speed internet (25 mbps) and Voice over Internet Land line.
Plenty of parking for vehicles, trailers
Driveway video camera to ensure compliance with guest number limit (8) and security when cabin is unoccupied.

Property manager

John Morley

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs welcome; please keep them off the furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the cabin or on the deck.
. Rental Rules 1. Smoking is NOT allowed inside premises, on the deck.. 2. People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not stay

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bob's River Place 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 Ginnie Spring and Stuarts Landing Conservation Area. 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

  • Suwannee River - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bob's River Place - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hart Springs Park - 24 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 29 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 31 min drive - 27.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Akins Bar-B-Q & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger Spot - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lou's Drive Thru - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yachtsea Grille - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Down Home Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suwannee River Cabin - 24 Private Wooded Acres- 500' Waterfront-Dock-Dogs ATV OK 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 Suwannee River Cabin - 24 Private Wooded Acres- 500' Waterfront-Dock-Dogs ATV OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suwannee River Cabin - 24 Private Wooded Acres- 500' Waterfront-Dock-Dogs ATV OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Suwannee River Cabin - 24 Private Wooded Acres- 500' Waterfront-Dock-Dogs ATV OK located?

This family-friendly Branford cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Suwannee River and Bob's River Place. Sevenmile Lake and Sun Springs are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 163 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

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Nice and quiet very nice

Very relaxing. And the fishing was good
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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Wonderful Florida Outdoor Stay

If you are into the Florida outdoors this is the place for you. Nature oriented, very clean, kid and family friendly place. The owner has thought of everything - there’s are games, everything you can think of in the kitchen. There is lot of exploring, we saw turkeys and deer the first day we arrived. Everyone loved our stay and We cannot wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro A.

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Five Stars

A perfect place to enjoy with your family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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Best time - can't wait to go back!

This vacation was one of the best that we have experienced. The house is cozy and has everything that you need and more. The kitchen has a vast variety of dishware, bakeware and utensils to cook the most complicated meal. For us, the location was great. The house itself is in a secluded area with shopping, restaurants and parks nearby. The walk to the Suwannee River was pleasant and great exercise for our dogs. We spent many hours on the deck reading and watching birds and deer. John, the host, was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather c.

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What can I say....

I don't even know where to start. John was nice enough to let our family stay at his cabin for Christmas. Him and his wife went above and beyond to make our stay during Christmas magical. They are wonderful people. The cabin has so much to offer. Swings, outdoor games, fire pit, speakers outside, the Suwanee River, bikes, firewood, scavenger hunt. Inside, all the cookware you need to feed an army, dvds, games, you name it, he has it. And if he doesn't, he'll make sure to get it for you. Spending Christmas there will always be a wonderful memory for my family and I. We shopped at Scaff's grocery store which had everything. Had chinese take out in Branford, went to all the springs and hiked. Did a day trip to Crystal River and saw manatees. The guide for Crystal River Boat Tours was AMAZING!! Highly recommend them. Thank you again John, for everything you did and sharing your beautiful oasis with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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Great place, weather permitting

John is super nice and a great host. This home is well stocked. We had to cut our trip short, though had we been able to stay, we would want the river to be as nice as John. Our visit was after the hurricane, so the river was high and still much debris, which however, we did anticipate. John, thanks for your kindness! Chuck and Karen and Mav and Mandi, our pups!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adonna A.

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Perfect vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the Suwannee Cypress Cabin for the months of January and February. The cabin was very comfortable with everything we needed and things we didn’t even know we needed. We felt right at home as soon as opened the door. John is an attentive host. He gave us a tour of the cabin, gave us tips on where to buy what in the area, places to eat and shop, as well as so many points of interest. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene R., USA

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Peaceful Place

John was very lovely and pleasant to our arrive. He gave us a tour around the property. The property has a trail that ends at the river. Where you may sit around the firepit and enjoy an amazing and peaceful view. The property offers so many areas for resting and entertainment. From games, tv, music, movies, and books to enjoy the vacations. The kitchen has everything you will need for cooking. If you like a peaceful and quite place this may be a great choice.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mobile Surface C.

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

Best place

I cant thank the owner enough this place is paradise for our family ❤️ we cant wait to stay long enough to enjoy everything we didnt want to leave the owner was super sweet just all around great person
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karissa S.

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Birthday trip

John is by far the best vacation host I’ve ever dealt with! So accommodating for kids and pets!! Everything was so perfect! So many things to do outside! Thank you for everything! We will definitely be back to this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert R.

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Great place to stay with friends and family

This was the perfect place for some old friends to meet and catch up while enjoying John's property, hospitality, and cabin. Great location if you want to visit springs, play on the water, or just hang out around a campfire.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime F.

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A little piece of heaven!

The property was beautiful, the place was clean and organized and fully stocked with every necessity you can think of and so many games and recreation. And John (the host) was so gracious and kind, and so helpful in terms of helping us figure out fun things for my family and I to do. The cabin is situated on such a beautiful piece of land right on the river which he provides canoes and kayaks. There are so many possibilities for fun things to do without ever even leaving the property! The cabin is located maybe one mile from the Ichetucknee River which is absolutely breathtaking, crystal clear blue water where me and my family went tubing, but you could go paddle boarding (which we plan to do next time), canoe or kayak or snorkeling. I really can't say enough about what an amazing time we had here!!!! STRONGLY RECOMMEND!!!! 👍 THANKS JOHN!!! ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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Relaxation

Very spacious & alot of nature. We loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan E.

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Cypress Cabin

My family and I had a great experience staying here. We fished from the dock mornings and evenings, had a couple of great bbqs at the cabin, and the kids made s'mores in the firepit. The cabin was generously stocked with basic necessities, such as paper towels, toilet paper, soaps and detergents, and other such supplies. There were more than enough pieces of cutlery and flatware, dishes and plates for six people. There were also full selections of kitchen gear (pots, pans, etc.) and bbq tools. The cabin is located in a region that has numerous amazing cold-water springs and crystal clear rivers, called "the Gilchrist Blueway." Not only are those natural wonders in close proximity, but the cabin is stocked with pamphlets, maps, and other bits of information about the nearby springs and rivers. Moreover, the whole property is very well organized. All of the cabinets and drawers are labeled, so you can always find exactly what you're looking for, be it a towel, a frying pan, a coffee cup, etc. Finally, the host is very nice and accommodating. He gave good advice regarding things to do in the area, made sure that we had everything we need while staying in the cabin, and was excellent at communicating. He responded to all messages instantly, and this made the whole process of checking in as well as the entire stay very worry-free.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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Amazing Family Vacation

We love staying here. We have stayed every year for I believe 4 years. It’s now became a tradition with our family. We look forward to it every year! Thanks John!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S., Eagle Lake

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Peaceful

Loved it. 😍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

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Wonderful time!

Everything was just as described and beyond! It’s a great place for adults and children alike, and if you need anything, John is a text away! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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Nature at its Best!

John is a fantastic host. A wealth of information. If you love nature this is the place. There are too many things to mention so I will pick a few. From the house you could watch red shoulder hawks feed their fuzzy chick. Walking to the river before sunrise for early morning fishing. There are deer, raccoons and opossums. We could hear turkey too. This was exactly what we needed. It’s a beautiful place! Thank you so much John
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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Nice property

Neat properly short hike to riverfront. John couldn’t have been more helpful. Lots of places to visit around the area. The river rose while we were there so we took advantage and kayaked in the area by the house. Dogs loved it too.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

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Great experience!

We loved staying at John’s home and property on the Swanee River. We would have enjoyed extending our stay if it had been available. A comfy home with everything you need. Walking the road back to the river and dock is lovely and we often saw varied wildlife. Paddling was great and we ran into a curious manatee at Pothole spring. The swimming was great there for us and our dogs. Overall an excellent place off the beaten path. John is an excellent host and will fill you in about all of the activities available in the area. Plenty of firewood too if you like campfires and outdoor cooking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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Suwanee River cabin

We had an excellent time at this property. Planned out and successfully did my wedding proposal!! This is a very nice location, peaceful and relaxing. The whole process was seamless, would highly recommend:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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Great getaway

I booked this place after reading such great reviews. I completely agree with everyone’s raving comments. John made sure that everything anyone could need is at the cabin for our use. The property itself is great and includes a fun trail the dogs loved to walk and fire pits. I came on a colder weekend and while hesitant at first, I reached out to John and he gave me a list of recommendations that we followed. It was such a pleasant stay that we definitely want to come back. Thank you John for being such a welcoming and attentive host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

danna a.

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Time away

A great place to get away from it all. Beautiful property with excellent river access to enjoy the Kayaks. Everything is included to make your stay comfortable. John is excellent to work with and very personable. Would recommend a stay here and I'm looking forward to booking again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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Amazing

This property is acres of absolute bliss. Nothing but trees and the river to wisk your cares away. The house is beautiful and has anything you could ever need. The owner is personable and friendly and eager to make your stay perfect if he is able. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Cincinnati

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Just Right

John was really helpful. The meet us the cabin an showed us around. Letting us know about thing. We felt very comfortable at the cabin. The cabin had everything you would need. It would be somewhere we would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Morley

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John and Catie Morley have 4 grown boys and 3 dogs. We originally purchased the 8 acre Suwannee Log Cabin on the southwest corner of the property (next driveway towards CR340) so we had space to drive our ATVs and enjoy our boat. We purchased the adjacent 16 acre Suwannee Cypress Cabin and property to add space for larger family, friend gatherings and because of the unique property.
Since the property was sitting idle between family visits we decided to open up the cabin and property to families and groups. Our focus has been to provide the maximize the amenities and furnishings for the convenience of our customers and to price it so all families can enjoy it at a reasonable rate.
Now we truly enjoy renting the property out to families and groups who want to visit
We really enjoy the privacy of the property, the large trees and abundant wildlife.

Why they chose this property

Whether you are a family looking for a cabin close to the springs, boaters looking for river access or a group just looking for a privacy and space at a reasonable price, the Suwannee Cypress Cabin is for you.
The 3 bedroom cabin is spacious enough for a large family or group, up to 8. There is a large living room with seating for 8, dining table able to handle 12 plus a covered deck with 6 chairs, a table and 6 chairs under the cabin and a campfire pit with seating for 8. The cabin is fully furnished for your convenience. Linens, towels, dishware, glassware, cookware, utensils, small appliances, BBQ's, We have tried to provide the maximum amount of furnishings to minimize our guests need to bring things or avoid frequent trips to the store.
Rental of the cabin includes a drive in car pass to Rock Bluff Springs and 5 passes to Hart Springs County Park.

What makes this property unique

This cabin is unique because it is in the center of most of the major Santa fe, Suwannee River basin springs. Plus it offers plenty of space for a group/family up to 8 on 24 private forested acres. Waterfront offers large dock for your boats and trails on the property allow for hiking and ATV, golf cart use.
For additional space a second cabin is available for rent directly from the owner. It is a 2 bedroom (sleeps 6), 2 bath modern log cabin, fully furnished. Large fenced front yard. The last 6 photos show the Suwannee Log Cabin.

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English