A river retreat caught between Florida's beaches and Orlando's Amusement Parks.
About this house rental
Located in Sanford, this charming house for R 6,078 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. A quiet house with a large cabin feel, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando and Daytona Beach but is within short driving distances from some of Florida's amazing springs and nature walks! The house boast an amazing view of the Saint John's river, the Lake Monroe Conservation area, and an intriguing historical Indian mound. The house has an unbelievable 130 feet of water front that looks as natural as it was when the house was built in 1949. Every room is flooded with natural light which gives a nature enthusiasts every opportunity to observe the constant flow of Florida's wildlife from wild turkeys, large cranes, gorgeous painted buntings, red cardinals, and of course the Florida alligators! This home is ideal for large families who love the outdoors; however, it also is set up for those who need their own space. Each bedroom is accessed through a large screened in patio which is an idea place to watch the sunrise each morning. The bathrooms are set up jack-and-jill style between two bedrooms on the first floor and two bedrooms on the second floor. There is also a library area, set loft style, above the living room overlooking the amazing view and those below. The library has a small selection of books however there is table seating, a sleeping area, and wireless internet available for those who want to get away but need to still be connected. There is also a large capacity washer and dryer set up in the breezeway for all the clothes that will need to be washed for all your outdoor adventures. The home is within walking distance to an outdoor waterfront restaurant that hosts, on occasion, live music and serves your basic grill style food which includes gator. In addition, the home is adjacent to a full service marina which is great for boating enthusiasts. Being adjacent to the marina renters who bring their own boat, with insurance, have the option to use the Sanford Boat Works facilities which includes their boat ramp, covered docking amenities, fuel dock, and their low key clubhouse that has a well maintained pool and gaming area. The use of the Sanford Boats Works facilities is an additional cost that is paid directly to the Marina. Information can be provided on request. Although the use of the marina is a boon there are public boat ramps not far from the home and more than adequate parking for more than one trailer on the property; therefore, everyone can enjoy the river, Lake Monroe, and even Lake Jesup. In addition, there is room for a family to park their RV without obstructing the view from the home. The possibilities are endless for family fun vacation!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sanford, FL
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(54 Reviews)
5.0
Our family stayed at the property for 5 days in August. It was such a relaxing place to stay! There's lots of room for a big group to stay comfortably. We especially loved the great room and the huge picture window overlooking the Marina!
We would definitely stay again!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this marvelous house.
It echos yesteryear with joy and caring.
Walk in and immediately enjoy the view of the river through immense windows. The house is immaculate, huge but warm and inviting! Four bedrooms sharing two bathrooms.
Porches upstairs and down, perfect to watch the sunrise.
Fully stocked kitchen and washer and dryer.
Be still and watch the river and maybe the sand hill cranes!
Annamarie. the owner, is a delight, easy to contact and very helpful.
We visited DeLand, a not to miss college town and spent time in Sanford a quaint town with boutiques and great restaurants.
Enjoy your stay!
5.0
The charm of this house makes it easy to imagine life in a by-gone era when Florida offered daily adventures shared in nature while visiting your grandparents. The feeling of welcomed hospitality, grandeur and amazing sites right outside the windows. We would recommend sharing in the history of this neighborhood with an enjoyable stay at this location.
5.0
My brothers and I met here for the race. The place is very cool right on a canal right before the marina with a very nice outdoor restaurant. The owner let us check in early and showed us through the house.
5.0
This house is like being back in old time Florida. The wood gives it a lodge like feel. Very comfortable furniture. I loved sitting on the sofa and watching the nature out of the big picture window. My other favorite spot was sitting on the upper screened in terrace to look over the marsh while drinking my coffee. Annemaria certainly loves her house and treated us very well!
5.0
Wonderful owners felt like home, not a cold hotel. Large open area for us to gather.
5.0
Annamarie couldn’t be more accommodating, helpful; great communication. Our family’s second time in this Old Florida home. We are multi-generational FL natives and this magical location brings back great childhood memories! It’s rustic and the layout is funky, but don’t let that stop you. Wake up to delightful sounds of nature - a rare find in central FL these days - and enjoy coffee with the wildlife!
10.0
Annamarie couldn’t be more accommodating, helpful; great communication. Our family’s second time in this Old Florida home. We are multi-generational FL natives and this magical location brings back great childhood memories! It’s rustic and the layout is funky, but don’t let that stop you. Wake up to delightful sounds of nature - a rare find in central FL these days - and enjoy coffee with the wildlife!
5.0
An amazing property, very quiet but beautiful nature as well. So thankful I got to stay here.
10.0
An amazing property, very quiet but beautiful nature as well. So thankful I got to stay here.
5.0
I can’t say enough of how easy it was to work with Annamarie! She went out of her way to be sure we were happy! The house was immaculate. It is very private and spacious. It is very close to restaurants. I would absolutely stay there again!!
10.0
I can’t say enough of how easy it was to work with Annamarie! She went out of her way to be sure we were happy! The house was immaculate. It is very private and spacious. It is very close to restaurants. I would absolutely stay there again!!
4.0
Nice location and very nice host.
8.0
Nice location and very nice host.
5.0
We had a wonderful time reconnecting with our 4 adult kids and some significant others. It was a sweet time of fellowship and fun in the house and on the river( we brought our boat and were able to dock it out back!) The house was ginormous and beautiful- the pictures don't do it justice but remember she's an original so don't expect super modern amenities, although the property has EVERYTHING anyone could need. We really loved our time here and are thankful to Host Ann Marie and God for finding it for us!
5.0
The house was perfect for our three families. The old Florida house and it’s history within was so nice! The waterways near by were also not overran and was fun on our boats. Thank you Annamarie for a great stay.
5.0
This home was beautiful and the floating dock was the best part! The large picture windows made you feel like the outdoors was inside! Loved it.
5.0
Couldn't have been easier to check in and the property was second to none!!!can't wait for next year
5.0
House is in a great location and has wonderful porches to enjoy the river view. Owners were responsive to requests for help when we had an issue.
5.0
We enjoyed our three night stay in this unusual house on a quiet street. The views of the river through an enormous picture window were lovely. The house is divided so that two couples had complete privacy from one another while having ample space to gather in the living room or screened porch. We would all highly recommend this unique place to stay.
5.0
My family and I enjoyed bringing in the New Year at this amazing property! The view is breathtaking. The property is as described on the site. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows over the fire pit by the River. The porches are delightful and the kitchen had everything we needed. The new bathroom downstairs is beautiful! We enjoyed fishing from the dock and being able to dock the pontoon boat we rented from Buzz Boats there long enough to change riders and give everyone in our a group a chance to enjoy going for a ride. We had an amazing time and will hopefully be able to go back again. I highly recommend this property. Annemarie is a great host. My family and I thank her very much for sharing her property and allowing us to experience this beautiful place.
3.0
Location is great. Bedrooms and bathrooms are not very private for a large party. Convenient to many things , nice large yard. House was not very clean when we arrived. The amenities are good with the exception of the grill tank being empty. Overall I give it a 2-3/4 to 3 stars.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sanford?
The average price for a rental in Sanford is R 2,266 per night. This rental is R 3,812 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A river retreat caught between Florida's beaches and Orlando's Amusement Parks.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is A river retreat caught between Florida's beaches and Orlando's Amusement Parks. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at A river retreat caught between Florida's beaches and Orlando's Amusement Parks.?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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