[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103628500/103628405/e81107ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103628500/103628405/138d3ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103628500/103628405/89649c0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103628500/103628405/1c6ab251.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103628500/103628405/478956f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the tranquil shores of Lake Santa Fe, The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe offers a serene lakeside escape with private dock and fire feature area. Savor meals from the fully-equipped kitchen and Traeger grill on the dining table or relax on your own dock while watching sunset views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - 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. ### Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the perfect lakeside getaway at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! This stunning water’s edge cottage offers breathtaking views of Lake Santa Fe and provides the ideal setting for relaxation and fun activities like kayaking, fishing, and exploring the charming lakeside village of Melrose. With three bedrooms and two baths, The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe can comfortably accommodate four adults and four children, making it the ultimate retreat for families or groups. The cottage features cozy queen beds and a bunk room with twin bunk beds, ensuring that everyone has a comfortable place to unwind. The top bunks are suitable for older children or adults weighing less than 170 pounds. The fully-equipped kitchen and Traeger grill make meal preparation a breeze, whether you're cooking for the family or enjoying a romantic dinner for two. You can savor your meals at the dining table with a view of the lake or relax on the private dock while watching the sunset with a cup of coffee or tea from the coffee bar. if you have a gluten sensitivity, you can still enjoy delicious meals without any worries. When requested, you will have a gluten-free toaster, waffle iron, pots, pans, cutting board and cooking utensils provided. Fishing enthusiasts will love the amenities provided at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe, including fishing poles and a fish cleaning station. And for art lovers, the first Friday artwalk in Melrose is a must-see event where you can discover the work of local artists and artisans. If you are planning a visit to the University of Florida, it’s only 23 miles away. The cottage has provided overnight accommodations for the bride and groom, and wedding guests attending local wedding venues in Brooker and Gainesville. Escape to the tranquil and serene setting of The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe, surrounded by cypress trees, stunning sunsets, and offering a fire feature area for cozy evenings under the stars. Book your stay today and experience the best of lakeside living at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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 - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90114100/90114075/a8e2c6ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northeast Florida Retreat Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=90114075&PinnedHotelID=90114075&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112526600/112526566/726f55ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Santa Fe Lake - Dock with Swimming Area and Stunning Sunsets Keystone Heights - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=112526566&PinnedHotelID=112526566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194700/59194635/9741d87e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home on Lake Santa Fe Waldo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=59194635&PinnedHotelID=59194635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106610000/106602400/106602353/72648037.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=106602353&PinnedHotelID=106602353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100030000/100023700/100023634/fb9090c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House in Melrose on Lake Sante Fe Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=100023634&PinnedHotelID=100023634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90460000/90455100/90455074/c485548a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FISH from dock/ Covered boat slip- on Canal to Lake Santa Fe Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=90455074&PinnedHotelID=90455074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106152300/106152286/85048b61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique Spanish Style Lakefront Home! 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Exercise safety by wearing life vest, not diving from dock, supervising children at all times, and signing waiver in House Guide before using kayaks. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children must be supervised.It is not childproofed ### 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.74287,-82.05342&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%60qtDz%60ysN%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40SBQBOBQBQBODQBQDOBODQDODQFODODOFOFOFOFOFOFMFMHOFMHMHOHMHMHKHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJMJKJIJKLIJKJILIJILIJILILGLGLILELGLGLGNELGLENELCNELCNELCNCNELANCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDLBNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFLDLHLHLDLHJHLHJHLHJHJJLHJJJHJJJLJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHJHLHLHNHLFLHNFLFLFPFLFNFNFNDNDNFNDPDNDPBNDNBPDPBNBPBPBNBP%40RBN%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FP%3FRAN%3FPAPAPAPAPAPCNARCPCNCPCPCNEPCPENCNEPENEPGNENENGNGNGNGLGPGLGLINGLILINILILILIJILKJILKJIJKLKJKJKHKJMJKHKHMJKFMHKHMHMDMHMHMDMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODMBODMBOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMCOEMCOEMEMGOEMGMGMGMEMIMGMGMIKIMIKGMKKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIMKKKKIMKKIMIKIMIMIMIOIMGMIOGMGMGOGOGOGOGOEOEOGOEQEOEQCOEOCQEQCOCQCQCOCQASCOAQAQAQAQAQ%3FQAO%3FS%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BFrJGKYVbVD__M2DUHlx_Pc_Bm8=) Melrose, FL #### What's nearby - Santa Fe Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Waldo Motorsports - 25 min drive - 30.6 km - University of Florida - 37 min drive - 43.2 km - Gainesville Raceway - 39 min drive - 45.9 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 39 min drive - 44.6 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Orange Blossoms - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Johnny's Bar-B-Q & Catering - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! located? > This family-friendly Melrose vacation home is located on a lake, steps from Santa Fe Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Clear Lake and Lake Galilee are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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