[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peaceful Island Retreat - Heated Pool - Sleeps 10 Riverfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69323000/69322988/2a5972d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69323000/69322988/ba0c34f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69323000/69322988/4c53f9e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69323000/69322988/63fd6466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69323000/69322988/04e0b45f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to this peaceful island retreat, situated right on the St. Johns River, where you can enjoy a heated pool and private gym in a fully fenced-in backyard. Complete with an oversized pool deck, grassy yard, and updated dock for great fishing views! Inside the newly updated home features hardwood floors and a brand-new kitchen. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Peaceful Island Retreat - Heated Pool - Sleeps 10 Peaceful and Fun Island Retreat - Riverfront Home - HEATED Pool - Gym - Sleeps 10 Peaceful Island Retreat – Riverfront/Pool/Gym Welcome to your own peaceful island retreat, situated right on the St. Johns River, minutes from the Beach, Talbot Island, Fernandina, Amelia Island, downtown Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach. Complete with BREATHTAKING Sunset views. Newly updated, beautiful home, hardwood floors, brand new kitchen, large family dining room with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths. In the fully fenced in backyard, you will find comfortable seating, an oversized pool deck, grassy yard, a large sparkling heated pool, a swing set for the small ones, a private gym available for our guests over 18 years of age, and an updated dock, located directly on the tidal St. Johns, with great fishing and views! Get fresh local seafood just down the road from the Sanddollar Restaurant or Palms Fish Camp Or, for more fun, drive a mile to Browns Creek Fish Camp, our local bait and tackle shop, and fish from your own private dock for in-home dining. Bedroom 1 – King bed Bedroom 2 – King bed Bedroom 3 – King bed Bedroom 4 – Double bunk beds Property is equipped with the highest speed WIFI available and a broadcasted hot spot. Our crystal-clear reception features local channels, cable channels, Netflix, Sling TV, Peacock TV and more. The back porch has a mounted 33” Roku TV, ready for your family fun! Two-car garage will be accessible to guests. Garage also features a 2nd full size fridge for extra food storage, bait & ice storage. Gym situated in the back yard with cardio equipment and weights. Guests must be over the age of 18 and sign a waiver prior to having access. This amazing home is situated in a quiet neighborhood, and is best suited for quieter groups; no parties or events of any kind are allowed. Beautiful newly rebuilt private dock sits right in the backyard, with deep water (tidal) dockage. Keep an eye on the underwater fluorescent green lights, nighttime action is guaranteed! Newly added Ms. Pac Man old school arcade game, very popular with kids of ALL ages., as well as a pool table. Pool heat is an optional extra at $25/day. Please note that pool heat can reach temperatures of 83 degrees but will not be as effective when temperatures drop 50 degrees as the air is too cold. Pool slide is no longer attached as some pictures might indicate. Small dogs are considered, for pre approved pets there will be a fee of $350 per pet. Properry is situated right on the St. Johns River, minutes from the Beach, Talbot Island, Fernandina, Amelia Island, downtown Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach. Opulent Property Management Jacksonville Beach, FL Terms & Conditions RATES Rates are quoted on a per night, per week or per month basis as noted. Unless specified, check-in time is after 4:00 p.m., and checkout by 10:00 a.m. on the day of departure. Most rates quoted are for a specified number of people (4 for 2-bedroom, 6 for 3-bedroom), additional guests are subject to a per person, per day charge. Charges vary and are subject to change without notice. All properties represented by Opulent Property come fully equipped with television(s), linens, dishes and utensils and an initial supply of soap and paper goods. Other amenities vary per property. CANCELLATION POLICY Guest can cancel a reservation up to 72 hours after booking with no penalty. If date of arrival is less than this at the time of booking cancellation is only available without penalty up to 4 pm day of arrival. Any cancellations after such time are not refundable. All funds paid to the date of cancellation will be retained by the rental company as a cancellation fee. Travel Insurance is available to insure the vacation rental investment. CHANGE OF DATE OR PROPERTY Any request for a change of dates or transfer to a different unit must be submitted in writing sixty (60) days prior to arrival and any changes are subject to availability and a transfer/change fee. Requests to change property will not be granted after a reservation is paid in full. Requests for changes cannot be guaranteed. No changes may be made within 60 days of the arrival. CHECK-IN Upon receipt of full payment your Reservation Confirmation will be emailed to you. Your check-in information and instructions on how to obtain keys to your unit will be emailed to you 3 - 5 days prior to arrival. Check-In time is 4:00 pm. To request an early check-in, please call or email us as your earliest convenience, a few days prior to your arrival to see if we can accommodate your request. If early check in is available a fee will be charged to your CC on file. CHECK-OUT Check-out is 10:00 am on the day of departure. Your entire party must vacate the property and lock up the unit by 10:00 am. Failure to check out on time may result in a $150 late fee. The Property will be inspected and cleaned upon your departure and the cleaning fee has been included in your total rental fee. Late check-outs after 10:00 am can be requested. You will be charged for a ½ day rate until 2:00 pm, departures later than 2:00 pm will be charged a full day’s rate. If you would like a late check-out, please plan with us at least 24 hours before departure time. Late departures are subject to calendar availability and cannot be guaranteed. CONDITION OF RENTAL The property shall be in the same condition upon departure as at check-in. Normal wear and tear are excepted. Owner or its agents may enter the property at reasonable times to make repairs or provide maid service. Guest may cook in areas specifically designated for cooking. Guest must immediately notify Owner or agent of fire or any damage to the property. Guest shall be liable for all acts of the family, invitees, employees, or other persons invited into the property. Guest may not sublet or assign this rental agreement. Guest shall be responsible to return all keys and gate or garage door openers upon departure. Guest shall abide by the House Rules of the Owner, Property Manager, Condominium Association and/or the Booking Agent as provided to Guest. Guests shall not bring any pets onto the property. Guest will not smoke indoors. No events or parties shall be allowed without prior consent. Additional charges may apply. No catering or outside music permitted without prior consent; additional charges may apply. Guest shall not permit any use of pool or Jacuzzi by unsupervised children or other guests and shall keep gates closed. Guest and other invitees shall use the pool and Jacuzzi at their own risk. Guest understands that there are certain inherent risks to person and property located adjacent to the ocean or to a golf course, including the possibility of drowning or being struck by a golf ball. Guest acknowledges that the owner would not rent the property unless the Guest accepted this condition. PROPERTY DAMAGE PROTECTION Opulent Property Management requires all guest to pay a nonrefundable Property Protection fee (covers reported damage up to $1500). This protects the property manager/homeowner against accidental property damages (flooring, walls, appliances, or furniture) by guest that may occur during a stay. It does not cover damages caused by deliberate and malicious intent, or because of breaking the house rules. Should the Owner of any property managed by us elect to no longer rent their property for any reason, you will be relocated to a comparable property as determined by us. If a comparable Property is not available, you will receive a full refund. Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit and/or rental money, and the party will not be permitted to check-in. If a renter is evicted by us, the Condominium Association or their property management, or law enforcement, you will not receive a refund of any kind. Although each property will be completely equipped for rental purposes, we cannot accept responsibility for aesthetic conflicts. We reserve the right to change your reservation from one property to another comparable property due to any unforeseen circumstances. In any such case, we will notify you as soon as possible. LOCKOUT SERVICE After entering the Property, place the key BACK inside the lockbox. We do not offer emergency lockout services. If you do get locked out during business hours, we can arrange for an independent vendor to come out, but there is a charge for this service for which you will be responsible. If the lockout is after hours, the charge will be higher. If a locksmith needs to be called to the Property, the charges will be assessed due to the circumstances by the locksmith. These charges will be processed on your credit card and are not payable with the damage waiver or security deposit. PROPERTY EQUIPMENT All properties -homes and condos- are privately owned and equipped for basic vacation needs. Basic starter supplies such as soap and toilet paper are usually provided by the individual owner. We will make every effort to make sure this is the case; however, this cannot be guaranteed. To be sure, please bring supplies with you. Grocery stores are very close if you need to get some immediately. Maintenance problems in Property will be handled in a timely and professional manner provided we are given notice of a problem. Please let us know immediately upon arrival of any issues with Property. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY Each property has a specific maximum occupancy. Take note of the maximum occupancy allowed in the property before making a reservation. The maximum occupancy includes all members in the party regardless of age including small children and infants. By exceeding the maximum occupancy may incur additional fees and/or eviction without refund. RENTAL RESTRICTION Renter must be 25 years of age. Submitting a reservation request authorizes us, at our sole option, to perform a background check which may include a credit inquiry. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Heated pool - Fishing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57830000/57821300/57821216/4d75baa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Island Estate! 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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 Condo 205313 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Northside, a neighborhood in Jacksonville. Catherine Street Fire Station #3 and Wilson Center For the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, or check out an event or a game at EverBank Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, fishing, and winery tours. 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Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Peaceful Island Retreat - Heated Pool - Sleeps 10 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Peaceful Island Retreat - Heated Pool - Sleeps 10? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Peaceful Island Retreat - Heated Pool - Sleeps 10? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Peaceful Island Retreat - Heated Pool - Sleeps 10 located? > This family-friendly Jacksonville vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Yellow Bluff Fort and Jacksonville Cruise Terminal. Huegnot Memorial Park and Kathryn Abbey Hanna 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 ## Peaceful Island Retreat - Heated Pool - Sleeps 10 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 17 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris C. Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Spot Had a great mini vacation at the perfect spot in Jacksonville. Just enough away to get peaceful serenity but not so far that you can't make a quick run for beer! We enjoyed swimming in the heated pool, fishing from the dock and taking in the wonderful views. Highly recommend this gem! ##### Chris C. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy J. Apr 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### April Getaway Spacious and clean interior accommodations. The property management company was very responsive and communicative throughout our stay. The location is terrific, with great views of the river and occasional dolphins swimming by! ##### Amy J. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara G. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jacksonville We had a wonderful time during our stay. Plenty of room for all ten of us! ##### Tara G. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James F. Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property! We stayed here for the 4th of July week and had a wonderful time. It was very hot that week so the pool was really great! We saw dolphins and really enjoyed the river view. House was very comfortable as well. ##### James F. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raphael S. Jan 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect a very good house for a family quiet place to rest clean house everything very good ##### Raphael S. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Brandi W. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love this place!! We really enjoyed our vacation. The location was beyond what we imagined. Love watching the dolphins swim by the dock! The only thing I could say negative about this place is the dock could you a facelift . It’s splintery V so make sure to have shoes on. But other than that it was perfect ##### Brandi W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pablo Z. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 90th bday Nice property in a quiet neighborhood. The property was clean and as advertised. It worked great for our group. Good for families or older adults. ##### Pablo Z. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HEATHER B. Jun 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We had such a wonderful time. Everything was perfect. If I had only one complaint it would be that the neighbors require you to be extremely quiet and it made outside time at night tough. One neighbor did come over on our last day and was very kind. Overall it was everything we wanted and needed. Florida Gator baseball was on so we probably cheered too loud. 😂. ##### HEATHER B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dennis F., South Lyon, Michigan Nov 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Location was great. Best fishing we have ever had off a dock. House set up for us was good. Had the pool heated, but still a bit cold when the weather is only 70 degrees outside. Need a little bit more detail on the cleaning - behind chairs, etc. All of us did get many small bites on our legs, arms and necks. Be careful when you are outside by the water as you will get attacked! Kelicia was great! She was available and responsive to all our needs. ##### Dennis F. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim W. Mar 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Riverfront Villa 24 We've used VRBO for several property rentals. This booking went through Opulent Property Management and these folks are first class. Little details add to your check in experience. The house was already set up for us. Lights on, ceiling fans running and music playing. Forgot your toothbrush, no problem. Everything says welcome. The house came as advertised. Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood. Great backyard for kids & pets. Our Golden enjoyed the stay as much as we did. Five stars from us! Jim & Carole ##### Jim W. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin R., caliifornia Mar 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Located on the beautiful St Johns River and close to Talbot, Amelia, Fernandina, Jax Beaches and St. Augustine. We enjoyed every minute of our month long stay. Opulent and the owner(Rachel) were great. We fished off our private dock then went swimming in our private pool,. Every room had a TV. The kitchen was well stocked, even had pizza trays. There is an extra freezer and fridge in the garage. Every day we walked our dog around the neighborhood, to be greeted by friendly neighbors. We are gonna give Rachel's Island Retreat 5 stars ##### Kevin R. Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle f. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 stars all around We booked this house in particular for a relaxing family vacation where we could all just enjoy each other and do some fishing as well. It did not disappoint! The house was very clean and well stocked with all essentials. The beds were all very comfortable. The fishing was great (in spurts....but that's just fishing) and we all really enjoyed the dock for the fishing, dolphin watching, big cargo boat watching, and the sunsets were spectacular! Communication with the property manager prior to our arrival was above and beyond anything that I have previously experienced thru VRBO and it was very much appreciated! The place was perfect for what we were trying to get out of this vacation and I would highly recommend this house. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home! ##### michelle f. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina F. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Fun and Relaxing Vacation Our stay was incredible. Perfect combination of fun and relaxation. The house is beautiful and well equipped. The setting is amazing with a great fenced back yard which was perfect for our pups, beautiful pool overlooking the St. John's river. We hung out in the pool watching the sunset and wildlife/Dolphins all from the backyard. You do need a car if you plan on doing excursions. For us, that was not a problem and we enjoyed some activities during the day and were able to come back to this paradise home/setting to relax. We toured St. Augustine, did shopping, boating, ghost tour adventures in Ferdinina, went to Mayport to the beaches and also visited close by parks for hiking and hanging at the beach. There are several parks close to the house or you can take the ferry to Mayport. The hosting family is amazing! They helped us with many different things from places to go to spending time getting to know them. I would call them our friends and hope we cross paths again in the future. We also felt very welcomed in the community. The property manager is also amazing and very attentive making sure your escape from reality is truly perfect. We loved it so much that we hope to go back in the future! ##### Karina F. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nanc W. Feb 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dec 2022 Jacksonville, FL House is as pictured. Kitchen is well stocked for a family cooking three meals a day from scratch. It was short some spoons and a couple cake pans but we bought those and left at the home. The neighborhood was very nice. Neighbors were welcoming and friendly, helpful but not overwhelming. It was quiet and felt safe. A car is a necessity and everything is across the bridge and 15 minutes away. It was easy to ride our bikes around the neighborhood without fear of getting run over or feeling like we were imposing on drivers. Minimal traffic with just people coming and going in a residential area. Furniture was comfortable and sufficient for our family of six. Bedding was comfortable. I would like to see a simple hook on the side of the vanity next to the shower in the master bathroom so that a towel could be hung right next to the shower. The host was the most gracious we have ever encountered, pushing the St. Croix host down to second spot. It seemed like both the homeowner and the management company truly cared that we have a nice time so, as example, when we wanted to know where the farmers market was or what beach to go to and so on, the homeowner not only sent us info via text but came to the house and showed us on the map where to go. It was fun watching the dolphins going up and down the river. Seeing all the ships was also interesting and we spent some time with the kids learning how ships are loaded, configured, scheduled and navigated. Very nice home/owner. ##### Nanc W. Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Janice A., Jacksonville, USA Nov 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Wonderful stay/ disrespectful and rude management we had a wonderful staycation the house is gorgeous, the fishing was great it was so relaxing we added another day. We use VRBO and other agencies for may of our getaways never have we been accuse of breaking a coffee maker, that we never used it was already broken. I am a reasonable person, but we are also people that don't complain much either. we believe in making the best of what we had and enjoying ourselves. The bed in the Master bedroom my and my husband thought it was going to break just from sitting and laying on it, but we dealt with it. when we leave a property we leave it in the best condition we can possible even though we know we pay for house keeper to come in after. Now, I did add a load of white sheets a a lightweight grey spread to the washer before we left no bleach. maybe the sheets did change colors, I don't know, but i can be reasonable I didnt mind paying for them even though another run in the washer with a little bleach would have fixed everything. We left thing this was such a wonderful family getaway and wanted to return. when i got home I received some rude calls and texts from Oupulence Mangement , calling me by my first name with a attitude telling me they are filling a claim against me and and continued down the line of being rude and disrespectful. I tried to call many times to settle the issue they will not pick up my calls. The only thing i get is in a text with threats and saying send a check. Mind you this is for a sheet set and a quilt. I call to let her know I had put insurance on our stay so the items will be covered but I am still being threaten with claims. Oupulence Management is awful, they turned what could have been awesome stay to somewhat of a nightmare. ##### Janice A. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. Dec 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip We had an amazing stay at this property. The view is absolutely beautiful. We came to visit my brother who just moved to Jacksonville. Had 4 adults and 4 adult kids in the home and a dog. The fenced in yard was wonderful for my dog. If you walk the neighborhood there was a loose dog running around. Overall very enjoyable. House was just as stated and had everything there for you. ##### Karen L. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joanne t. Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous holiday venue My family and I stayed at this property for a week in July. We knew from the pictures that it would be lovely but I dont think the pictures do it justice. It was more than ample for the 9 of us space wise but the view was out of this world. We loved the pool, couldn't fault it, the kids had a special time. Amazing deck/shaded outdoor area. Fabulous kitchen, I cooked for our large group several times and had no issues. The neighbourhood is very quiet indeed, a car is very much a necessity. We visited the nearby slave encampment with my 11yr old son which was very profound. I would totally recommend and would stay again. ##### joanne t. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LaDona M., Fort Collins, CO Jul 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our family This property was perfect for our family of 7+one 1yr old. The pool was great we appreciated the bathroom off the living room for pool convenience. All the floating items were pumped up and setting out for us. We recommend the nearby restaurant Palms Fish Camp. We loved it! ##### LaDona M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul D. Mar 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view and location The check in process was great. The house is situated nicely on the river…with an excellent view of the sunset. The pictures of the inside are as advertised, and we really enjoyed our stay. ##### Paul D. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole J. Sep 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nature Paradise The property was situated on a beautiful water front where we watched dolphins and boats go by daily. The pool was nice once cleaned properly. The house was large and comfortable for all 12 of us. Bathrooms were very nice and clean. Enough towels and linens. Tv room was comfy and channels were plentiful. Location was nice - far enough from city but close enough to drive to many of the areas attractions. Zoo, Cattyshack, Beaches. Jacksonville was a lot more nature than I recalled. Boats and out door activities. Animals lizards, dolphins, manatees, birds of all kinds. Quite lovely to just sit in pool and watch it all. Fun outside restaurant walking distance. Property manager was VERY receptive to all my texts. ##### Nicole J. 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