On-Site Swimming Area | Screened-In Porch w/ Lake Views | 31 Mi to St. Johns River Spend quality time with loved ones while you relax by the lake and explore North Central Florida with this Hawthorne vacation rental as your home base. Park your boat at the 6-bedroom, 3-bath home and use the private ramp to get it in the water — it's the perfect launching point for a laid-back day on the lake. In the evening, lounge on the screened-in porch while the kiddos play in the yard. -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed, 1 twin futon - Bedroom 2: 1 king bed - Bedroom 3: 1 king bed - Bedroom 4: 1 king bed, 1 full bed - Bedroom 5: 1 king bed, 1 full bed - Bedroom 6: 2 queen beds - Living Room: 1 queen Murphy bed OUTDOOR LIVING - Private dock & boat ramp - Swimming area, life vests - Screened-in porch w/ seating & lake views - Screened-in porch w/ large dining table - Spacious yard - Gas grill, portable fire pit INDOOR LIVING - 3 Smart TVs - Wood-burning fireplace - Piano KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher - Keurig, drip coffee pot, blender, toaster, microwave - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, spices - Dining table, bar seating - Trash bags & paper towels GENERAL - Free WiFi - Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans - Washer, dryer, laundry detergent, iron & board - Linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, hangers FAQ - Pet fee (paid pre-trip) - Quiet hours (after 10:00 PM) - 2 external security cameras (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY - 1 step for entry, 2-story home - All bedrooms on 2nd floor, bathroom on 1st floor - Uneven sidewalk PARKING - Driveway (10 vehicles) - Additional lawn parking available - Boat parking allowed on-site -- THE LOCATION -- - On Lake Winnott (fishing & water sports), connected to Bull Pond - 4 miles to Melrose - 5 miles to The Barn at Lakeside Ranch - 22 miles to Gainesville & University of Florida - 31 miles to Palatka & the St. Johns River - 19 miles to Gainesville Regional Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This 2-story home requires the use of an uneven sidewalk and 1 step for entry. While there is a bathroom on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access all bedrooms and additional bathrooms on the 2nd floor - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is in the front porch area facing the front outdoor entry, and camera 2 is in the back porch area facing the back outdoor entry. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video for 5 seconds when activated by motion