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Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch

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TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch

Sunshine House

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Directly on a canal flowing from the St. Johns River, this amazing home offers a quiet waterfront getaway. Walk right out your back door and down the steps to access the private covered boat dock. Tie up your rig (there’s a public boat launch down the road), cast a line off the fishing deck, and keep an eye out for the small alligators that pop by occasionally.

Overlooking the water, a charming screened porch with ceiling fans offers a cool spot to unwind outdoors. Stretch out in a plush lounger or dine alfresco at the table for dinner with a view.

Beautifully updated, your hideaway features a spacious living area detailed with a smart TV and a DVD player, plus a well-equipped kitchen with a full suite of appliances. Rest easy in the well-appointed bedrooms - the primary suite wows with a spa-like bathroom, which boasts a double vanity, a soaking tub, and a separate shower.


The public boat launch is less than a mile away. Silver Glen Springs National Park is a 13.8-mile drive from your home and a quick boat ride away. A charming little town, Astor offers a great jumping-off point to Ocala (39 miles), Daytona Beach (38.5 miles), and Ormond Beach (31.4 miles).

House Rules
The third bedroom has a twin-over-twin bunk bed and TV in addition to a queen bed.
Streaming is available using your own account.

This Vacasa Guestworks vacation rental is operated and managed locally by an independent host.
Prior to your arrival, you will receive local host contact information, who will manage your guest reservation. Your local host will provide in-stay support, secure entry, and arrange pre- and post-stay housekeeping services.
If you need anything during your stay, the home’s independent local host is ready to help 24/7! Guestworks is a service offering of Vacasa that allows homeowners to smoothly and efficiently manage their own properties.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Dock details: Down the steps, there is access to the private covered boat dock. Tie up your rig (there’s a public boat launch down the road), cast a line off the fishing deck,



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

91195

About the area

Map
Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake George State Forest - 14 min walk
  • Astor Recreation Park - 3 min drive
  • Bluffton Recreation Area - 14 min drive
  • De Leon Springs State Park - 16 min drive
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 31 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Essex Seafood Two - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steel Around Forest Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blackwater Inn Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake George State Forest and Ocala National Forest. Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Lake George are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

dennis l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riiver Fun
The property inside was fine. The outside had no water access for cleaning fish on the dock or cleaning things up. No Chairs are available. The parking is horrible , no room for boat trailer 2 vehicles. Treats by owner to tow you if you park on grass. I called the owner to get a hose to use outside, she advised her property maintenance people were not available and she was in Georgia. Poor support for me after spending 2k . Will not go back to this place.....
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
On canal with Waterfront Screened Porch
We had a great time and the house was very comfortable. The house has a nice setup - perfect for what we needed. The canal is very peaceful. Lots of stars at night. The owner responded to us right away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
SunShine
Beautiful home in a great location, very peaceful on the creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Getaway
Nice, clean, house in a good location. I stayed in this house with friends on a fishing trip. We had a great time and the house was very comfortable and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine house!!
Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kristian N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Sunshine House
We had a great time exploring the area. The house has a nice setup - perfect for what we needed. The canal is very peaceful. Lots of stars at night (we don't get that in the city). The owner responded to us right away. Apparently, the cleaning person left before the job was done because the prior renters were pretty bad, there was too much to clean, and it was 4pm (check in time). We did not arive until 8pm but they were afraid to run into us. Even if we did arive at 4pm, we would have preferred to come in later to a cleaner house. Also, basics like coffee, sugar, cooking oil, and extra trash bags (other than one (1) already in the trash bin) were not available - not required, of course, but mostly expected in short-term rentals. I could do without the bombardment of emails from Vacasa, some with inaccurate or conflicting info.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Liked: Cleanliness
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The location was perfect, just a quick boat ride away from Silver Glen Spring. The house itself was clean and cozy, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Five stars all the way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James or Amie F., Hahira

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite canal
Nice home on river access canal. The neighbors were nice and friendly. The area was peaceful and quite. Will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
Property was precisely as advertised. Everything was clean and worked as it should. Absolutely zero complaints. This was our first experience with VRBO and we were very happy with this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Gem
House was as advertised. Spacious and clean. Close to everything fun to do in the forest! Had 8 people at 1 point and were not crowded at all. Would love to stay there again on my next trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!!!
very quite, plenty of room for 2 boats to dock up on each other, easy to get to from st johns. very comfortable place to stay, well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunshine even on a rainy day!
Awesome rental. The location was perfect for us both on the land and water side. House was nice, neat, clean, open floor plan with a beach vibe. Property manager answers questions immediately after I text her. Even though we had a lot of rain that weekend the Sunshine houses covered back porch was a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the rain! Priced great and we will definitely stay there again! Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022