Title: Unique Waterfront Small Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Unique Waterfront Small Cottage Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27139100/27139029/9d85dff7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27139100/27139029/a49b887a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27139100/27139029/fa17a2b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27139100/27139029/af009336.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27139100/27139029/4472c867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Fanning Springs, Florida, Dragonfly Cottage offers a serene escape. Unwind amidst 1.5 acres of spring front property with majestic live oak trees and enjoy activities like swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding on the Suwannee River. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 2356 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Unique Waterfront Small Cottage Please note that the Suwannee river levels can rise according to rainfall amounts as far up-river as Georgia. When this happens; the brown water covers the springs in the area and my spring will not look like the photo provided. These river levels can be monitored at http://www.mysuwanneeriver.org/realtime/river-levels.php This cute little cottage is the perfect getaway for the couple who loves the Florida outdoors. It is called the Dragonfly Cottage and is located just off the Suwanee River in Fanning Springs Florida. Fronting little Bell spring, one of the counties 63 beautiful springs; it is the ideal spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. This area is called Florida's nature Coast; with an impressive network of bicycle trails close by, as well as quaint Gulf coast communities like Steinhatchee, Suwanee, and Cedar Key. Enjoy 1.5 acres of spring front property with majestic live oak trees, a canoe & 2 kayaks as well as a dock, and fire pit. The cottage itself is a tiny 256 sq. ft. under air but includes big amenities like a separate bedroom with a queen size bed, cozy electric fireplace, a full inside bath with corner shower. There is a cute little dining table for two and everything you need to cook with is included. There is a full size refrigerator, microwave, two burner hotplate, electric skillet and griddle, large crock pot, blender and a toaster/oven large enough to bake a cake. Outside, there is a private outdoor shower stall for showering or rinsing off after a long day of outdoor activities, and you can watch the sun go down while enjoying a glass of wine sitting in the Adirondack chairs on the covered porch at the end of the day. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Griddle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Toaster - Toaster oven ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Canoeing - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 356 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95970000/95963900/95963818/c14f4326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity Springs On The Suwannee Tree House #1 Old Town - 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The septic tank for the cottage is also very small and more than 250' away. Please be respectful of that by NOT flushing large amounts of toilet paper If you use countertop appliances, please clean them before returning them to thier storage shelf. Housekeeping assumes they are clean if stowed. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as Unique Waterfront Tiny Cottage Fanning Springs Unique Waterfront Tiny Fanning Springs Unique Waterfront Tiny Trenton Unique Waterfront Tiny Cottage Trenton Unique Waterfront Tiny Cottage Cottage Trenton Unique Waterfront Tiny Cottage Cottage Unique Waterfront Tiny Unique Waterfront Tiny Cottage Cottage Unique Waterfront Tiny Cottage Trenton Unique Waterfront Tiny Cottage Cottage Trenton ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.593359,-82.94267&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qyssDtvfyN%3FQ%3FQ%3FO%40S%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40O%40S%40QBOBQ%40QBQBOBQBQDOBQDQDOBQDODOFODOFQDMFQFMFOFOFMFOHOFKHOHMHMHMHMHKHMJMHKJKJMHKJKJKJKJILKJIJILKJGLILIJILGLGLILELGLGLGNELGLENELCNELCNGLANCNELANCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBLBNDNBLDLBNDLDNFLDLFLFLFLDLHLFLFLHJHLHLFJJJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJJHLJJHJJLHLHJHLJLFLHLHNFJHNFNFLFNFNFNFNFLDPFNDNDNDNDPDNBPDPBNBPBPBNBPBP%40PBN%40P%40R%40N%40P%40P%40P%3FR%3FN%40P%3FP%3FPAR%3FN%3FPAPAPARANAPAPCPAPCNCPCPCPCNCPEPCNEPENENEPELGPENGNGLGPGLGNGNGLINGLINIJGLKNILIJILKLIJKJILKJKHKJKJKJKHMHKJKHMHMHKFMHMHMDMHMFMFMDMFMDOFMDODMDMDOBOBMBODMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMCOCOEMAOEMCOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMEMGMGMIMEMIKIMGMIKIMIKKKIMIKKKKKKKIIKKMKKIKKMIMIKIMIOIMIKIOGMIOGMGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEQGMEQEOCOEQEOCQEQCOCQCQCQAOCQCQAQAQAOASAQ%3FQAQ%3FO%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xGO0IB9ZjW8tt3WOdF5YAbn_wu0=) Fanning Springs, FL #### What's nearby - Fanning Springs State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Hart Springs Park - 17 min drive - 16.1 km - Chiefland Farmers Flea Market - 20 min drive - 16.8 km - Manatee Springs State Park - 26 min drive - 27.2 km - Ginnie Spring - 47 min drive - 52.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dakotah Winery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Gails Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Suwanee Belle Landing - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unique Waterfront Small Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Unique Waterfront Small Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Unique Waterfront Small Cottage? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Unique Waterfront Small Cottage located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Fanning Springs State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Suwannee River. Dakotah Winery and Hart Springs Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unique Waterfront Small Cottage Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 151 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 5 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Staff & service ### 7.6/10 Amenities ### 7.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin M. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cozy Cottage ##### Kevin M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Quiet The cottage was cozy and quiet , we enjoyed staying there and had everything we needed .Very quiet . ##### Lisa H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralph M. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review We loved this beautiful place! It's a great stay for nature lovers. The cottage was small, but comfortable. The grounds and river/spring is beautiful. Birds were playing and fish were jumping. ##### Ralph M. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa C. May 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Beautiful water relaxing and lots of wildlife ##### Alyssa C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kate r. Apr 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy little cottage met all my needs. All the necessities, comfortable bed, peaceful, beautiful view, great stay. Thank You! ##### kate r. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christian m. Aug 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Getaway This vacation afforded us the opportunity to discover more of an area that we love in florida. This is a great getaway for a couple of adults who enjoy the outdoors. We fully intend to revisit here as often as we can. ##### christian m. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter K. May 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend It was a piece of heaven here on earth loved every day but it went by too fast ii would definitely go back ##### Peter K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph S. Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fanning Springs get-away Fanning springs was amazing and just a short canoe trip from the house. We also enjoyed the small spring adjacent to the property for swimming and feeding the turtles. The house was small, but was everything we needed. Sitting on the front porch reading, watching the birds flying around and the mullet jumping was extremely relaxing. ##### Joseph S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim H. May 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool Awesome ##### Tim H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie K. Feb 18, 2018 #### A little piece of heaven This place is so nice.... there is a spring right at your dock.... you can see all kinds of fish and other water animals.... you can fish your heart out and you can relax in the nice and quiet. The cottage is small but perfect for two..... it is so cute and super clean. I can’t wait to come back.... it was just what we needed. ##### Katie K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah T., St. Petersburg, FL Apr 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet place on the springs My husband and I enjoyed this getaway from our busy lives (kids, pets, jobs, St. Pete). The quaint cottage is peaceful. We took out the canoe to the Suwannee River one day, walked around Fanning Springs another day (the water was clear and cool), and then relaxed and spent quality time together the rest of the time. By far the best restaurant, the Bradford Gathering, has the best breakfast on Saturdays only and is about a 45 minute drive. The BBQ place down the street from the cottage was delicious too. It was nice to sit on the porch and just unwind. ##### Sarah T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey O. Jul 17, 2018 #### Quiet and relaxing The cottage was a lot more private than we expected which was a good thing. Made you feel like you really were away from it all. The parcel it’s on has a significant amount of water frontage which was awesome! The cottage was clean and the perfect size. I have no complaints at all other than it was raining, but no one can control that! We ate at several local restaurants in the area and they all were fantastic. Can’t beat this cottage for the price! Host was very accommodating and nice. Overall we had a great stay and definitely plan to be back. It’s honestly probably the best vacation rental we’ve ever rented! ##### Casey O. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna A. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old Florida Gem My roommate and I drove 2 hours from Jax to stay at this gem for some R&R and it sure did deliver! We spent hours on the porch enjoying the beautiful old Florida feel and view. We had the pleasure of seeing many birds in there natural environment. We saw owls, cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, crows, cranes and herons. We also saw turtles basking in the sun and even caught a manatee munching on the vegetation. The spring was covered in brown water and vegetation so we didn’t swim there but Fanning Springs is literally across the street and was beautiful! The property is close to all the necessities but far enough away to really relax. This is my second time staying at this cottage and it definitely won’t be me last. My new favorite vacation spot! ##### Jenna A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Christina N. Apr 30, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Not like it looks in the pictures Before I booked I specifically asked about the floating dock and it being there. I was told it was, when we got there it wasn’t. Unfortunately the place was not very clean nor did represent what the pictures show in terms of amenities. The view - amazing though! If it was listed as camping, that would be more accurate. ##### Christina N. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nickolas w. Jul 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning “Old Florida” paradise, we can’t wait to go back! This is one of the coolest places we have ever stayed! The property is gorgeous and very well maintained, with a great front porch, fire pit, and dock. Provided kayaks and canoe are a plus. The springs were pretty full of foliage later in the day, but that didn’t stop us from spending hours kayaking the calm spring area and out into the extremely close by Suwanee. We swam in the springs multiple times as they were much clearer in the morning and afternoon and had a blast jumping off the dock. The cabin is small, but has everything two people could need. We honestly spent almost our entire stay outside enjoying the beautiful surrounding nature. We also brought our bikes and enjoyed a long ride on the nearby trail, and also biked all around the neighborhood. The perfect socially distanced couples retreat. We absolutely cannot wait to go back! ##### nickolas w. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amanda H. Mar 8, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not like the pictures The property was absolutely beautiful it is just everything needs maintenance. There is no floating dock like in the pictures. There is nothing to sit on at the dock except a very old rusted bench. The cottage needs so much work, the floors are not a little uneven there are really big waves in the floor, there is a thick layer of mold around the bottom of the shower. The owner just put in a ring doorbell on the cabin so when you sit outside you feel like she could be watching and listen to you, I don’t know that she does it just made me feel uncomfortable. The cottage itself could be perfect with some upkeep. Even with all that if you love being on the water it was worth it. ##### Amanda H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah H. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My wife and I were a little apprehensive when we booked a cozy cabin near Fanning Springs for a mini-vacation instead of our usual beach getaway. But we were pleasantly surprised.“Cozy” doesn’t begin to describe it—quiet, peaceful, and full of natural magic. Time seemed to pause there. While sitting on the porch, a brave kitty approached us, and soon a whole tribe of cats had adopted us, offering nonstop purring therapy.The next day we launched the canoe and paddled through stunning Bell Springs toward the Suwannee River. Once on the river, massive armored fish—some as long as our canoe—leapt from the water and crashed back down, explaining the “Danger, Jumping Sturgeon” signs along the shore.It felt like a real adventure. We paddled to Suwannee Belle Landing, where we found free canoe parking and the best coconut shrimp I’ve ever had. Recharged, we made our way back to our cabin retreat.Another highlight was the nearby Lighthouse Restaurant, where time slowed again thanks to a full salad bar and a mouthwatering combo of steak and snow crab legs.When we finally left, the cat tribe was clearly disappointed—and so were we. But we returned feeling completely refreshed. A magical escape we’re still talking about weeks later. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/26655953-986e-47e1-8d50-6dcd205b13a8-1752344889191.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7979764a-780f-4709-87ad-7a468e3fc603-1752344889462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da5fef50-1e22-4c66-9c4f-d17ce5fa0448-1752344888982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6557e5ca-68c9-40e8-b4e7-4c522de9623a-1752344888281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Deborah H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very cozy and inviting The property was great and a perfect getaway. ##### David H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Chuck L. May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dragonfly cottage Cute cottage ##### Chuck L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike R. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week with friends Property was clean. Grounds were neat and well kept. Settings was peaceful and serene ##### Mike R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel B. May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location This is such a beautiful cozy spot on the water! Perfect location if you are looking to visit local springs. The yard and view of the river is so peaceful ##### Angel B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rosalia B. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cabin The cabin is small but has everything you need. From a small fully equipped kitchen to bathroom and kayaks/canoes, the place was great. There was a grill and fire pit. One really big downside was the amount of ticks. You could not do anything outside without one of those jumping on your skin. The water outback was a little dark so not made for swimming but you could go for a little ride on canoe if you wanted. ##### Rosalia B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike D. Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Looking at Houses Weekend with Realtor We spent very little time at the cottage as we were looking for a home to buy during our stay. The cottage was very clean and everything was in good working order. Plenty of towels available and the bed was comfortable. The cottage is very small and is meant for two guests only. We did not utilize the grounds or spring in the back due to our short stay. The cottage is located in a quiet area away from the main Highway or shopping. The property is gated and not difficult to find. ##### Mike D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan W. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect peace and quiet Such a fantastic place for peace and quiet. Location is well maintained and spacious outside, cozy and comfortable inside. Local springs in the area should be added to your things to do list. Crystal River is just shy of an hour away, an easy drive and worth the trip during manatee season. Would recommend this cottage as an excellent "home base"! ##### Joan W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly G. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a peaceful, cute lil gem! Very relaxing ##### Kimberly G. 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