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Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL

Access to idyllic Santa Fe Lake in charming artsy Melrose, 20min from Gainesville and 80min from Jacksonville. Easy Parking. Bring your bicycle, kayak, stand-up-paddle, fishing rods, etc. Very peaceful. Art show the first Friday of the month. Public market every Sat. Great restos: 1. Blue Water Bay, great seafood and high end buffet; 2 Betty's, very good Italian, and pizza made from scratch with fresh ingredients; 3. Sports bar, very good pub food; 4. Fryers, best fried chicken you ever had! (Sorry no pets.)

Property manager

S. Dore

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL Melrose

About the area

Map
Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 5 min drive
  • University of Florida - 25 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 26 min drive
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 27 min drive
  • Gainesville Raceway - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Florida Cracker Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cedar River Seafood - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Laredo Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Santa Fe River and Waldo Motorsports. Ironwood Golf Course and Clear Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

This is exactly what we were looking for.
The property is located in a picturesque location on the lake. We liked the layout of the rooms in the house. The house has everything you need. The national park is a twenty-minute drive from it, where you can walk among the forest and beautiful lakes. We would also like to rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

SHIV S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Good potential but had several drawbacks
Difficult to find, not well marked and road hazard present making it difficult to reach property. Neighbors basically had junkyard next door making surroundings unappealing. Dirty dishes found in cupboards and broken dishwasher. No checkout instructions so maybe previous guests didn’t know to wash their dishes? Good potential with otherwise nice decor etc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Kimberly C.

Liked: Communication, location
stay was ok until communication stopped
The property was clean but not accurate as described online. It was listed as the whole property which is 3/2 but on reservation listed as 1/1. So when arriving, it was a concern whether someone else was in the property. I guess they only wanted the master bedroom and bath used and closed the rest of the doors to bedrooms and baths so we did not enter or use those. The location in general suited where we needed to be close to but in order to get to the property there was a very flimsy bridge over a creek that I would not have attempted to cross if I was not in a truck. It was after a large rain and the water level in the creek was up to the small handmade wooden bridge. There was also an camera inside the home which I feel should have been disclosed for privacy reasons. It was in a common area but people do not always get completely dressed when leaving a bedroom to walk to the kitchen etc. The main complaint I have is that when I noticed my reservation was one day short of what I had searched for and thought I made, I tried to get in touch with the host multiple times over 2 days with no reply. I then contacted VRBO to get host and no reply. I got the host phone number from VRBO to test and call direct and still no reply. It is unacceptable to not be able to expect a reply from a host that knows they have a guest in a timely manner or in my case NOT AT ALL after message online, text, phone call, and an email from VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

B G.

Off the Beaten Path
It was a good-sized house, with a nice back porch area. There is a deck along the water to sit at which was nice (not a swimming area). I would suggest repairing some boards on the main deck. It's a bit remote, but if you are looking for something quiet and out of the way for an affordable price then I would recommend. It was about a 35 minute ride from Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Savannah G.

Pleasant
Very peaceful and perfect for a getaway. My husband and I came up for the Gator game and it was perfect distance from the stadium and had just enough food around a couple miles down the road. Fryers Chicken was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dianna R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Mold House
The smell of mold hits you walking in the door. Next, you notice the filthy condition of the place. The first day was spent cleaning to make it more liveable. It was bad enough we documented photos and shared them with the owner. The dishwasher didn't work, only 1 towel per person was allocated, and there was zero communication as to check-in, wifi info, no check out instructions. The water was rusty and stained clothing. To top of a disastrous stay, a male owner entered the property without notification. He felt comfortable to make his dinner and eat while we were out. We were surprised as we returned to someone being in the home! After confronting him with the photos and pointing out the severe mold issue in the home (we both were ill from it), his response was, "I am trying to work on it." This house is a physical danger to people! We tried to find another place to stay, but were unable to find suitable lodging. If I could give lower ratings I would! I asked for a refund on the cleaning and was told I would receive one. It hasn’t happened.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021