Suwannee River Retreat

Top rated by guests
Watch the sunrise while sipping coffee on the deck.
New kitchen stocked with all the necessary utensils.
Private kitchen
Living area
River side view of the home.
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(223 Ratings)
"It was a great secluded get away and the neighbors let us use their boat dock so we were out on the water all day, everyday."
Suzanne E.
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(223 Ratings)

House in Florida

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on the historic Suwannee River. Get away from it all. Easy access to Fanning Springs (1.5 miles up river) and Manatee Springs (7 miles down river). Bring a boat, or two 2-person kayaks available for use. Great views from the deck and dock that overhangs the river. Very peaceful.

Most people that know the Suwannee River feel that the home's location is fantastic, and the best of all the options. The river in this area is very large and grand, especially compared to up river where it can be quite narrow and crowded. It's size makes it great for skiing, tubing, and boating, and dealing with other boaters isn't really an issue. It is far enough up river (about 32 miles by boat) that you don't have the biting yellow flies of the coast, but close enough to boat down to the coast and back for fishing, or spending the day on your own private secluded island beach. The area has very little development as well, so you get the real sense of being in "old world" Florida. It truly is a unique, wonderful experience.

Please note: cell service may be limited. We have wi-fi with Starlink. There is no cable TV, however, we do have ROKU TV's. You are welcome to log into your streaming services, but, please be sure to log out when you leave the home so other guests can't use your services. This property is quite rustic and remote, and is a great way to get away from it all. However, there is limited access to cellular phone service. Please understand the nature of your get away before booking.

Master bedroom with king bed, guest bedroom with king bed, and kids room with two bunk beds each with trundles. Easily sleeps 10.

One of the more common questions we get is regarding docking a boat at the property. You have a few options with regards to keeping a boat on the Suwannee River (flow of the river and boat wakes are a problem). Approximately 1/2 mile down the road from our rental house is a public boat ramp which is not very busy, and easy to launch/retrieve your boat. That is the preferred method and would take less than 30 mins.

Leaving the boat in the water with the current and other boaters creating wakes is possible, but not optimal. One option would be to tie the boat to the dock which is cantilevered over the river and anchor the aft section in the river (might require swimming to shore unless you are creative). There is room to keep a boat, trailer and vehicle at the property.

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(223 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
It was a great secluded get away and the neighbors let us use their boat dock so we were out on the water all day, everyday.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
a great location (close to several springs and boat ramps) and clean. It is roomy, has two refrigerators, and a big back yard In part bc of our drought there was no river access from the property (past storms clearly affected that), which is a shame. LOVED sitting on the deck at sunrise with a book and coffee. The backyard is perfect for fire pit or gathering. All in all it was a good place to base ourselves to get to Gainesville and launch our boat. I will say that the driveway into the house needs to have the (stuff) trimmed back, especially for bringing in a boat. Great communication throughout which is a plus. It really is perfect for a family group with a trailered boat.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Beautiful location, lockbox behind the post was a little complicated for me, but maybe that’s just a me problem
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Clean home with everything you need forba short or long stay.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Suwannee River Retreat. 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 Suwannee River Retreat 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 Suwannee River Retreat?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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