Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka
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Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka

Putnam County, Florida, 32193
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Located in the historic town of Welaka, in Putnam County, FL... this beautiful 2 story home, with many recent upgrades and all new furnishings, is located directly on the St Johns River. Bring your boat and explore the many places on the river like Lake George, Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Turkey Island, Dunns Creek & more. A true fisherman's paradise and great family retreat! The house is about a half mile from the Town of Welaka's public boat ramp. So bring your own boat and use the covered boat slip equipped with a boat lift. For those with mobility issues walking up and down stairs, we have installed an outdoor lift that will take you to the 2nd story of the house, instead of having to take the stairs. Please note that the house itself is not wheelchair accessible. In addition to using the lift to take yourself to the 2nd floor, it can also be used to send up your groceries, luggage and take food up and down to the grills! On the 2nd floor you will find the open concept kitchen, living room & dinning room, 2 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom with vanity, tub/shower combo. Large Glass windows and sliding glass doors allows for plenty of natural light and great views of the river! The sliding glass doors open up to the covered balcony with loveseat & 2 patio chairs, as well as a 4 person dining table. The living room has a large screen smart TV with DirecTV (including HBO, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax movie channels), dvd player with movies, puzzles & board games, leather sofa sleeper (queen size) and 2 leather power recliners. The dining room has a large dining table. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, utensils & small appliances you could ever need! The pantry also has an array of spices you are welcome to use. There is a side by side refrigerator with ice and water in the door, a dishwasher, garbage disposal, & glass top stove with oven and microwave. The 1st bedroom upstairs has 2 sets of bunkbeds. And the other bedroom has a queen size bed. In the closets there are a few extra indoor folding chairs with comfy cushions and foot rests, should you need additional seating. There are also 2 queen size blow up mattresses, if additional beds are needed. Plenty of linens & towels are provided. The whole bottom floor of the house is the Master Suite, with a split king adjustable bed, perfect for watching TV or reading in bed! There is also a sitting area with a leather sofa sleeper (queen size), leather recliner & large walk in closet. There is a large screen smart TV with DirecTV. The Master Bathroom has a beautiful vanity, soaking tub and separate glass enclosed shower and a window that overlooks the river! The bottom floor has it's own A/C unit separate from the upstairs unit. Large glass sliding doors open to the covered patio overlooking the St Johns River. The laundry room is also located on the bottom flooor. There is a front load washer and dryer. In the backyard overlooking the river you will find 2 docks, with electric, lights, water, a large fish cleaning station, and crab traps for you to use. Fish right from the dock, there are plenty of rod holders. If you bring your own boat, we have 1 covered boat slip with a boat lift you can use. In the backyard there is also a large uncovered patio with a firepit, charcoal BBQ grill, dinning table and several umbrellas. On the covered patio there is a gas BBQ Grill, along with 2 bars with 4 bar chairs, ceiling fans & outside shower (perfect for showering off after a day of boating & swimming!) In the garage you will find a weight bench with weights. Exercise bike, ping pong table & a corn hole set. There is plenty of parking in the large driveway for 4 vehicles and 1 boat trailer, or 3 vehicles and 2 boat trailers, you get the picture! There are many restaurants nearby, like Shrimp R Us, Anderson's Lodge (they have the best burgers and wings!), Lexi's Cafe, Renegades On The River, Bobby G's River Pub Italian Grille (yummy pizza, and they deliver to the house!) & more. Grocery stores & shopping are located in nearby towns of Crescent City (20 mins) and Palatka (25-30 mins). Also it's worth noting that Kroger will deliver groceries right to the house! Go to www.kroger.com for more info on their grocery delivery services. With beautiful sunsets and so much wild life to see, you will leave all your worries behind!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).Clean up dog waste in yard. Sorry no cats..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Don't let children play on or operate the lift..About customRules:DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY ON THE LIFT..Do not pour any used cooking oils or grease down the garbage disposal, sinks or toilets.,Smoking is NOT allowed inside the house. Please only smoke outside..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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10.0/10
Outstanding
Cleanliness10.0
Amenities10.0
Location10.0
Service10.0
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Surroundings
Train: Palatka Amtrak Station
(27.9 km)
Landmarks: Welaka Charters
(1.2 km)
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3 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home

2 bunk beds 2 sofa beds 1 queen bed and 1 king bed
Non-smoking
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10.0/10
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  • Cleanliness10.0
  • Amenities10.0
  • Location10.0
  • Service10.0
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 30, 2025
This property was amazing we loved everything about it we enjoyed the fire pit with the kids making smores the grills to cook our steaks and most of all the kids loved the crab traps. The home owners have provided such a beautiful place all the amenities are covered right down to any utensil you might need. Thank you again for allowing us to enjoy your little slice of heaven.
B‍e‍c‍k‍y‍ ‍H‍.
August 1, 2025
Wonderfully equipped property, couldn’t ask for more. House and grounds were exceptionally clean and organized when we arrived. Very spacious for two family gathering. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook full dinners; extra appliances; plenty of cookware; and ample dining areas (inside and out). We rented house for a boating weekend on the St. John’s River. Great views in all directions. Fun restaurants on the river close by. I even kayaked across the river one morning to watch sunrise, and could see lots of wildlife in the Ocala National Forest. We would happily return!
J‍o‍s‍h‍ ‍R‍.
July 15, 2025
River trip Pictures do no justice house was more beautiful in person great location on the river. The kids loved fishing off the dock and the boat lift made the stay so much more simple with not having to go to and from the boat ramp every day! We will definitely be back for another stay
c‍h‍u‍c‍k‍ ‍m‍.
June 3, 2025
Very clean and comfortable. We had everything that we needed. The checkin procedure was super easy and plenty of kitchenware.
S‍h‍e‍r‍r‍y‍ ‍M‍.
May 14, 2025
Perfect place for a fishing trip everything you needed was there Such a beautiful view of the river and a beautiful home
G‍a‍i‍l‍ ‍N‍.
April 8, 2025
Fun Family Weekend 2nd time at this property !Gorgeous Riverfront View ! Everything we needed was there.Great communication with owner.
E‍l‍i‍ ‍B‍.
April 15, 2025
Great Property Great place to stay for bigger group with docking space and river overlook.
T‍i‍m‍ ‍S‍.
March 5, 2025
Perfect place Could not have picked a better place for our fishing trip. Everything was perfect for our needs. Highly recommend
C‍l‍a‍u‍d‍e‍t‍t‍e‍ ‍S‍.
December 6, 2024
Gorgeous HOME Home is beautiful and views of the St. John's River are spectacular. We had an amazing time and enjoyed our Thanksgiving day meal just relaxing and enjoying the River. Must say that the Direct TV package matched our own and it was top notch so that was a surprise and a plus. Would highly recommend this home to anyone who is looking for a beautiful and comfortable home away from home. And we had our 2 fur babies with us and they had a wonderful time too.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

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Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old

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Charlotte Prine
Speaks: English

About this property

Located in the historic town of Welaka, in Putnam County, FL... this beautiful 2 story home, with many recent upgrades and all new furnishings, is located directly on the St Johns River. Bring your boat and explore the many places on the river like Lake George, Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Turkey Island, Dunns Creek & more. A true fisherman's paradise and great family retreat! The house is about a half mile from the Town of Welaka's public boat ramp. So bring your own boat and use the covered boat slip equipped with a boat lift. For those with mobility issues walking up and down stairs, we have installed an outdoor lift that will take you to the 2nd story of the house, instead of having to take the stairs. Please note that the house itself is not wheelchair accessible. In addition to using the lift to take yourself to the 2nd floor, it can also be used to send up your groceries, luggage and take food up and down to the grills! On the 2nd floor you will find the open concept kitchen, living room & dinning room, 2 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom with vanity, tub/shower combo. Large Glass windows and sliding glass doors allows for plenty of natural light and great views of the river! The sliding glass doors open up to the covered balcony with loveseat & 2 patio chairs, as well as a 4 person dining table. The living room has a large screen smart TV with DirecTV (including HBO, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax movie channels), dvd player with movies, puzzles & board games, leather sofa sleeper (queen size) and 2 leather power recliners. The dining room has a large dining table. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, utensils & small appliances you could ever need! The pantry also has an array of spices you are welcome to use. There is a side by side refrigerator with ice and water in the door, a dishwasher, garbage disposal, & glass top stove with oven and microwave. The 1st bedroom upstairs has 2 sets of bunkbeds. And the other bedroom has a queen size bed. In the closets there are a few extra indoor folding chairs with comfy cushions and foot rests, should you need additional seating. There are also 2 queen size blow up mattresses, if additional beds are needed. Plenty of linens & towels are provided. The whole bottom floor of the house is the Master Suite, with a split king adjustable bed, perfect for watching TV or reading in bed! There is also a sitting area with a leather sofa sleeper (queen size), leather recliner & large walk in closet. There is a large screen smart TV with DirecTV. The Master Bathroom has a beautiful vanity, soaking tub and separate glass enclosed shower and a window that overlooks the river! The bottom floor has it's own A/C unit separate from the upstairs unit. Large glass sliding doors open to the covered patio overlooking the St Johns River. The laundry room is also located on the bottom flooor. There is a front load washer and dryer. In the backyard overlooking the river you will find 2 docks, with electric, lights, water, a large fish cleaning station, and crab traps for you to use. Fish right from the dock, there are plenty of rod holders. If you bring your own boat, we have 1 covered boat slip with a boat lift you can use. In the backyard there is also a large uncovered patio with a firepit, charcoal BBQ grill, dinning table and several umbrellas. On the covered patio there is a gas BBQ Grill, along with 2 bars with 4 bar chairs, ceiling fans & outside shower (perfect for showering off after a day of boating & swimming!) In the garage you will find a weight bench with weights. Exercise bike, ping pong table & a corn hole set. There is plenty of parking in the large driveway for 4 vehicles and 1 boat trailer, or 3 vehicles and 2 boat trailers, you get the picture! There are many restaurants nearby, like Shrimp R Us, Anderson's Lodge (they have the best burgers and wings!), Lexi's Cafe, Renegades On The River, Bobby G's River Pub Italian Grille (yummy pizza, and they deliver to the house!) & more. Grocery stores & shopping are located in nearby towns of Crescent City (20 mins) and Palatka (25-30 mins). Also it's worth noting that Kroger will deliver groceries right to the house! Go to www.kroger.com for more info on their grocery delivery services. With beautiful sunsets and so much wild life to see, you will leave all your worries behind!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).Clean up dog waste in yard. Sorry no cats..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Don't let children play on or operate the lift..About customRules:DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY ON THE LIFT..Do not pour any used cooking oils or grease down the garbage disposal, sinks or toilets.,Smoking is NOT allowed inside the house. Please only smoke outside..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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Check-in time at Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka starts at 16:00, and check-out time is by 11:00.

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About This Property

Nearest Train StationPalatka Amtrak Station
Distance to Train Station27.85KM
Hotel Star Rating2