Relaxing Getaway off of Florida's St Johns River!
About this house rental
Nestled in Astor, this attractive house for $191 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. This beautifully updated and modernized 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home is situated on a deep water canal right off the St. John’s River. We are surrounded by Florida's Ocala National Forest and our many beautiful springs. It's a fun retreat with plenty of activities available! Fishing is awesome! You can fish off the dock in the backyard, on Lake George, Lake Dexter, the St. Johns River or in our many creeks and springs. A photographer’s delight! You will find miles of hiking, and off -road vehicle and horse trails throughout the forest. Bring your boat, kayaks and canoes. We have room for your vehicles and trailers on the property. A public boat ramp is only 5 minutes away by road, 10-15 minutes by river. Hunt for deer and wild turkey in season. And in the off season, check out the pistol, rifle and skeet/trap shooting range in the forest. By the way, we are a golf cart community. Bikers, fishers and boaters are welcome! This home is also within an hour to many of Central Florida’s attractions including Disney, Universal and the beaches on both coasts. And, within a few miles, you can dine at the newly renovated Drifters Bar & Grill (formerly Blackwater Inn), order pizza delivered from Pizza-Over-Yonder and have breakfast or lunch at the Rose Garden or Sparkys. If you want to eat in, groceries are available from the Triple Z market or the Dollar General Market. Spend a long weekend, week, or the season with us. Whatever your indulgence, your comfort and privacy is our main concern. Amenities: • 2 bedrooms/2 full bathrooms • Sleeps up to 6 people • Large master bedroom with king bed and walk-in closet • Second guest bedroom with a queen bed • Daybed with a trundle in the living room • USB power ports throughout the home • Wood laminate floors with area rugs • Central heat and A/C • Huge shower in the master and shower/bath in the main bathroom • Hair dryers in both bathrooms • Comfortable living room including a 55" flat screen TV with Google Play and a DVD player • Huge selection of DVDs • Flat screen TVs in both bedrooms • WI-FI - Wireless internet DSL modem throughout home • Plug your phone or laptop into our speaker system • Huge selection of puzzles, board games and playing cards • Large work desk with USB power ports • Large kitchen with breakfast bar and dining table with USB power ports • A fully equipped kitchen with a full size stove, oven, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, blender, juicer, toaster, 1.5 quart crock pot, 3 quart crock pot, coffee grinder, waffle maker, milk shake maker, and full size refrigerator w/ice maker plus all necessary cookware, dishes, utensils, and flatware • Full size washer/dryer • Iron/ironing board • Bed linens, blankets, bath and beach towels included • A large covered screened porch overlooking the dock and water. • Bar, tables and chairs on screened porch • Pool table and cornhole • Outdoor seating on dock and patio • Please know that the yard and dock are shared with the adjacent rental • Outdoor seating on dock and patio (shared) • Outdoor gas grill (shared) • Patio fire pit (shared) • Sea wall and dock space for boat tie-up. (shared) • Fish cleaning station (shared) • Public boat ramp nearby • Trailer parking available on property (On the Villa driveway) • Fish cleaning station • Covered boat slip can accommodate up to 24 ft. boats • Additional cleaning services available for a nominal fee. • No smoking inside • Not handicapped accessible • Must be at least 25 years old to book • Dogs (Under 50 lbs.) and service dogs allowed (An additional cleaning charge will be assessed.) • Small (12 & under) family and friend gatherings allowed (Inform owner before gathering for permission) • Please contain noise after 10:00 PM • Please no parking on the front lawn. You will break the sprinkler heads. Terms: o Three night minimum stay. o Discounts for full week and month(s) stays. o Maximum stay: 3 months o Guest agrees to take reasonable care of the premises and will be responsible for any damage beyond normal wear and tear. o Guest agrees to pay for any linen, towels, dishes; kitchen, grill, etc., lost or damaged during his/her stay. o Guest will be required to clean up house, porch and dock by returning all furniture to its original position. o If a dog is part of party, Guest will be required to clean up after the dog using waste bags and depositing used waste bags in the outside trash can. o By contracting with us, Guest acknowledges that the premises has a dock into open water, all of which can be dangerous to unsupervised children and adults who are not careful, or don’t know how to swim. o Guest will take appropriate precautions for the safety of all guests on premises, especially children. Please pay extra attention regarding the steps, porch and dock that all children and guests use due caution against accidents. o Guest agrees to assume the risk of injury from the use of these facilities to him/herself and all other guests, whether child or adult. o Only family or friends of Guest shall be permitted on premises- no sublet or assignment of this agreement is permitted. o Guest shall be responsible for all guests and any damage caused during the stay, unless caused by Owner or Owner’s representative or agent. o Guest agrees to lock house when not on premises for security. o Guest will not park or allow guests to park on front lawn. Please also consider the neighbors on either side, when parking. o If keys are lost, please notify owner as soon as possible. o Any problems with the premises shall be reported to owner or designated agent immediately by Guest. o Guest shall keep trash and garbage in covered containers provided. If long term rental, Guest will curb garbage cans Sunday night for Monday pick-up. o Guest will comply with any reasonable rules established by Owner and provided to Guest. o Guest will have exclusive use of premises during rental period, except for any required repairs, maintenance, governmental inspections, meter readers, lawn maintenance and Owner; all of whom shall be given access, as required.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Astor, FL
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(50 Reviews)
5.0
We loved this location. So convenient to everything. Great house, and host. You can’t get a property closer to the river. We deff will be back.
5.0
This is a nice little property with all of the amenities you would need for your stay, we loved the screened in back porch, the outdoor patio, and the boathouse to keep the boat for the weekend!
The property was very clean and comfortable.
Jody welcomed us upon arrival and gave us a quick tour of the property. We loved the fresh baked chocolate chip cookies.
Next time we’re in Astor for a weekend getaway, we will be looking forward to another stay here.
4.0
The accommodations were charming. Everything was clean. Personalized welcome - homemade cookies and a welcome to our family at the door. Beds were great. The screened in patio, overlooking the canal was delightful.
However there was very little comfortable seating. Living room had a daybed 4 feet off the ground and chairs from a dinette set (wheels on legs). No couches, love seats, or stuffed upholstered chairs. Patio had 2 chairs that were regular chair height. The other dozen seats were all bar stools, most with no backs. Our aging backs longed for regular, comfortable seating.
Definitely would recommend for a younger crowd.
5.0
We had a great stay. Jody was very easy to communicate with. Home had everything we needed and was in a good location, five minutes to public boat ramp. Jody checked in with us during our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. Would stay again. Thanks.
5.0
Jody was an gracious host. She met us on arrival and gave us a tour of this cozy and cute river house, even had homemade cookies!! This is a perfect and clean location with all the amenities! Outside space was perfect and close to silver glen Springs! We will be back for a perfect river vacation!!!!
5.0
It was a perfect location. We wanted something close to a spring at a great price and we were happy with this property. Jody met us on the day we arrived and she was wonderful. She showed us where everything was and even had chocolate cookies for us. We also loved how they even had bowls for our fur-baby where she could drink water and eat her food. We also loved that we were able to take our boat and have it docked right in the back of the house. Thank you!
5.0
Jody was incredibly accommodating and thoughtful throughout our stay. The house was decorated perfectly, and the location was beautiful! We enjoyed every second of our stay and will definitely be back!
10.0
Jody is such a lovely hostess. She makes you feel like family, even brought us chocolate chip cookies. We enjoyed the property so much, this was our second stay. We will go back again. Thanks for everything Jody
5.0
Jody is such a lovely hostess. She makes you feel like family, even brought us chocolate chip cookies. We enjoyed the property so much, this was our second stay. We will go back again. Thanks for everything Jody
4.0
We enjoyed the neighborhood, very quiet residential area.Friendly neighbors,dock for our boat.We enjoyed the outside deck and the screened porch.Lots to do weather travel by boat or car.Great local resturants,many state parks near by!Jody is a very welcoming host,fresh homemade cookies,wine and snacks to enjoy!!
5.0
GREAT PLACE TO STAY JODY IS THERE FOR ANY QUESTIONS.
10.0
Very peaceful area. Very serene sitting on the patio watching the water in the canal. Tastefully decorated 2 BR/2 BA with a large screened patio. Jody was a very gracious hostess. Had cookies waiting for us when we arrived and provided all the amenities including a hair dryer.
5.0
Very peaceful area. Very serene sitting on the patio watching the water in the canal. Tastefully decorated 2 BR/2 BA with a large screened patio. Jody was a very gracious hostess. Had cookies waiting for us when we arrived and provided all the amenities including a hair dryer.
5.0
This was a great property. Jody met with us at check in and went through the home with us. The villa had EVERYTHING you would need for a relaxing vacation. Nice covered boat dock area, plenty of outdoor space and a great screened in porch area. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Absolutely well stocked with everything you would need, basically all you need to bring is your groceries. Jody meet us at the door and showed us everything.
5.0
Relaxing stay on the St. John’s River
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Astor. The accommodations were great and exceeded our expectations. The location was very convenient for boating to the springs. The house was well equivalent and clean. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed playing pool on the screened porch. Everyone loved it. Thank you so much.
5.0
Clean, quiet and relaxing!
My husband and I stayed in the villa for three awesome days! We used the Butler st ramp to get our boat over to the villa and it stayed there during our trip which was super convenient. The boat ride to the springs was about a 25 minute ride. The villa was super clean and very nice, it had everything we needed. Bob and Jody were very nice and very helpful. The neighborhood is very quiet. We will be staying again!
5.0
Perfect
By far best experience we’ve had with vacation rentals. The property is beautiful. Everything was great. Lots of personal touches. Everything was perfect.
5.0
We had a amazing time here, nice and quiet, neighbors are cool. Had a excellent time in lake George will be retuning for mayhem on lake George 2023!!!!
5.0
Nice clean quiet
We had a amazing time here, nice and quiet, neighbors are cool. Had a excellent time in lake George will be retuning for mayhem on lake George 2023!!!!
5.0
River Canal Quaint Cottage
Bob & Jody rolled out the red carpet for our stay at their delightful VRBO. Fantastic stay & amenities…
5.0
Cute place
Place was great, my wife thought it was cute. Was comfortable, will definitely book again.
5.0
Great Villa
I can't say enough about how much my wife and I enjoy staying in this quaint villa in Astor. This was our second time staying at this property for a reason. Jody and Bob, the owners, are truly fantastic hosts. The little things Jody does to make the stay special go a long way. The dock is also in great shape and you can catch fish right off the back deck. Perfect spot for a get-away!
5.0
Clean and peaceful!
5.0
Quiet and peaceful... house was clean and very accommodating.... nicely decorated.
Clean and peaceful!
5.0
From every point of view, we had a great month-long visit and hope to return. Many thoughtful, attractive, comfortable touches throughout the villa and on the lanai. Watching the fishing boats go by was a favorite pastime. Jody and Bob were very welcoming and helpful hosts.
5.0
Couldn’t have been better!
From every point of view, we had a great month-long visit and hope to return. Many thoughtful, attractive, comfortable touches throughout the villa and on the lanai. Watching the fishing boats go by was a favorite pastime. Jody and Bob were very welcoming and helpful hosts.
5.0
The hostess was wonderful she made the villa like home. Very clean and cozy. She went above and beyond. Very quite and peaceful. Would go back. Left lots of goodies.
5.0
Cozy villa
The hostess was wonderful she made the villa like home. Very clean and cozy. She went above and beyond. Very quite and peaceful. Would go back. Left lots of goodies.
5.0
Quaint!
It was a lovely stay! Jody was a wonderful host. We appreciated all the services provided to us. She made our stay very Special.
2.0
Property was peaceful and adequate for our fall weekend stay. Astor unfortunately keeps losing its heyday luster as businesses age in appearance and strive to remain operational but then the area really is just a basic "fish camp". It's not fashioned for the "hoity toitys".
This neighborhood and home are quite old, but owner has attempted to provide welcoming and nice accommodations for couples or those with older children and fur friends wanting to stay at a canal waterfront property. (One safety suggestion is installation of a ladder if a misstep lands a guest or pet in the waterside walled canal.) We enjoyed use of the dock for our watercraft and waterside grilling and dining. Kitchen was surprisingly well appointed with everything you might need for cooking meals at home. Beds and linens were comfortable, but inside seating for lounging and dining were not. Low water pressure and loose hot water nozzle in updated master shower and toilet heights better suited for small children. Other safety issues are varied height of riser entry steps at all access points and no handrails available along with brick walkway to front entrance having several toe grabbing trippers and rotten wood trim with exposed spikes. Siding of house, window shutters, and walkway leading to entrance in ad photo are covered with green and black mildew. These safety and questionable items are cause for my 2star overall rating.
2.0
River Canal Villa
Property was peaceful and adequate for our fall weekend stay. Astor unfortunately keeps losing its heyday luster as businesses age in appearance and strive to remain operational but then the area really is just a basic "fish camp". It's not fashioned for the "hoity toitys".
This neighborhood and home are quite old, but owner has attempted to provide welcoming and nice accommodations for couples or those with older children and fur friends wanting to stay at a canal waterfront property. (One safety suggestion is installation of a ladder if a misstep lands a guest or pet in the waterside walled canal.) We enjoyed use of the dock for our watercraft and waterside grilling and dining. Kitchen was surprisingly well appointed with everything you might need for cooking meals at home. Beds and linens were comfortable, but inside seating for lounging and dining were not. Low water pressure and loose hot water nozzle in updated master shower and toilet heights better suited for small children. Other safety issues are varied height of riser entry steps at all access points and no handrails available along with brick walkway to front entrance having several toe grabbing trippers and rotten wood trim with exposed spikes. Siding of house, window shutters, and walkway leading to entrance in ad photo are covered with green and black mildew. These safety and questionable items are cause for my 2star overall rating.
5.0
Great Property!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Jody was friendly and welcoming. She even greeted us with home baked cookies when we arrived! Highly recommend for anyone looking in this area.
5.0
Quiet, clean and cozy
My husband and I fish in Florida every year. This year we changed the season and location. Very quiet neighborhood. Very clean home. The property description is spot on. Beautiful place. Thoughtfully equipped and stocked and we got bonus homemade cookies and a few little extras. The home is great. We will definitely go back.
5.0
Enjoyed having a place on the river for easy access to the lake for fishing. Very clean, great communication with Host. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a quiet getaway and fishing.
Thanks Jody for everything.
5.0
Extended weekend getaway
Enjoyed having a place on the river for easy access to the lake for fishing. Very clean, great communication with Host. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a quiet getaway and fishing.
Thanks Jody for everything.
5.0
We had a great stay. Jody met us when we arrived. It was myself and 2 daughters 5 and 10 and our dog. The house was very clean and organized. Lots of games for us to play as a family. We also brought our boat to visit the springs near by. Jody gave us rides so my truck and trailer wouldn’t have to stay at the ramp . The dock and boat house where great and a perfect set up . We will be back again many times. Definitely 5 stars all around.
5.0
Villa-56334 Astor
When we arrived at the home we found it very clean and well decorated. All the necessary equipment was available. The Hosts Jody & Bob live next door and are very nice. They met us there with the keys and explained how the electronics worked in the living room and where everything is located. Jody even baked some cookies which were very good. The only disappointment was that the TV in the second bedroom was not connected to any media source so we were unable to use it. Everything else was very nice, very clean and we definitely will be back.
5.0
We had a great time hanging out by the water. Next time we will plan to stay longer to explore all the fun stuff on the river.
5.0
Great stay on the river
We had a great time hanging out by the water. Next time we will plan to stay longer to explore all the fun stuff on the river.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Astor?
The average price for a rental in Astor is $165 per night. This rental is $26 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Relaxing Getaway off of Florida's St Johns River!. 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 Relaxing Getaway off of Florida's St Johns River! 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 Relaxing Getaway off of Florida's St Johns River!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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