Title: Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF - 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 # Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF Family-friendly vacation home in Melrose ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106610000/106602400/106602353/72648037.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106610000/106602400/106602353/b22a9930.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106610000/106602400/106602353/4525a0ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106610000/106602400/106602353/cf17c48b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106610000/106602400/106602353/19baee7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this fully renovated LAKE HOUSE w/BOATHOUSE, nestled on a serene lake 30 minutes from Gainesville. Enjoy stunning views of the lake from the raised sunset deck or unwind in the hammock swings in the boathouse. With paddle boards, pedal boat, and board games at your disposal, you can choose to relax or have fun. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Dryer - Outdoor space - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF Have fun OR relax at this fully renovated LAKE HOUSE w/BOATHOUSE and raised sunset deck only 30 mins to Gainesville! Sit back and and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake as soon as you enter the home or up close from the hammock swings in the boat house! 3 BR/2 BA plus converted air conditioned garage used as a game room with Ping Pong Table and TV, easily sleeping 8. The backyard offers a large deck with privacy fencing and lush landscaping with direct access to step right into the lake. Fully equipped with paddle boards, pedal boat, board games, bath & lake towels, stocked kitchen and more. 2 close public boat ramps. Nearby restaurants & more! Keystone Heights is 10 mins away. Primary bedroom offers a king bed, walk-in closet and private bathroom with shower. Great views of the lake but shut down and enjoy black out curtains and motorized shades. Second bedroom has two queen beds. Third bedroom has one queen bed and dresser. Second bathroom has a large vanity with drawers and storage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Water sports equipment ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![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 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=100023634&PinnedHotelID=100023634&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 48 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=59194635&PinnedHotelID=59194635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103914800/103914792/w1999h1332x1y1-1b6c0c46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Haven w/ Pool! 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.722675,-82.05012&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yamtDflxsN%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40S%40O%40QBQ%40QBQBQ%40OBSDOBOBSDOBODQDODODQDOFODOFQDMFOFOFOFOHKFOHOHMFMHMHMHMJMHMHKJMHKJKJKJKJKJIJKJKJILIJILIJILILILGLGJILGNGLELGLELENGLENCLENELCNCLENCNANCLANCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLDNBLBNDLDNDLBNFLDLDLFLDNFLHJFNFJFLHLHJHLHJHLHJHJJJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHJHLJLHLHLHLFLHLHNFNHLFLFNFNFNDLFPDNFNDNDPDNDNDPBNDNBRDNBNBR%40NBPBP%40PBP%40P%40N%40R%3FP%40P%40N%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAP%3FPAPANARCPANCPCPAPCPCNEPCPENCPENENEPENEPGLEPGNENGLGNGNGLINGLINILGNIJILILKLILIJKLIJKJKJKJKJKJKJKHKJMHKFMJKFMJMFKFOHKFMFOFMFMFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBODMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOCMEOCMGOEMEMEMGMGOGMGKGMIMGMGMKKGMKKGMIKKKIKKKKKKKKKKKKIKKMIKIMKMIMIMIKGOIMIOGMIMGOGOGOGMEOGOEQGMEQEOEQEOEOCQEOCQCQEOCQAQCQCQAOCQASAOAQ%3FQAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QXDLHpxkgnQQN_8aHhAcgNnwKO0=) Melrose, FL #### What's nearby - Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - University of Florida - 39 min drive - 42.2 km - Shands at the University of Florida - 40 min drive - 42.5 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 41 min drive - 43.2 km - Gainesville Raceway - 47 min drive - 43.9 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Orange Blossoms - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF located? > Located in Melrose, this family-friendly vacation home is 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. Waldo Motorsports and Waldo Farmers Market are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF Reviews 10 ### 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas U. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had an amazing time. Home and property were beautiful. Will definitely return. ##### Thomas U. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### V B. Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Epic Lake House This is an amazing place to stay if you want some Lake Life time with Friends and Family. The house is beautiful with an amazing kitchen. The windows everywhere allow you experience the most epic sunsets you can imagine. Property manager was very friendly and available.11 out of 10, will definately be staying here again. ##### V B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy D. Dec 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home and view! This house was beautifully maintained and everything was updated. The view was beautiful and peaceful. ##### Stacy D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason H. Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay This was a great place to stay and enjoy beautiful scenery and a very nice home. The host was perfect and very accommodating. I would love to come back and stay here again! I Highly recommend. ##### Jason H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica K. Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake House Vacation Our family had an amazing time staying on this property. The home is gorgeous and the dock spectacular! Ample space for a boat. We used the pedal boat, paddle boards and relaxed in the hammock swings. Loved those! The game room was a hit! Great to have when traveling with 12 year olds and teens.we absolutely loved this Lake House. The views were incredible. Hope to stay again next year!! ##### Jessica K. 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