[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Santa Fe Lake Front with Canal for your Boat Vacation home in Melrose ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107311700/107311655/fd0e29cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107311700/107311655/1ee7e18b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107311700/107311655/5af524d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107311700/107311655/de927e04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107311700/107311655/daaf41a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, Florida, discover a tranquil lakeside retreat perfect for family getaways and serene escapes. With a private boat canal and spacious grounds, unwind with fishing or paddle boarding from your backyard. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Santa Fe Lake Front with Canal for your Boat Welcome to our our lakeside retreat on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose Florida. This rental property is a hidden gem nestled on a spacious property with a private boat canal, perfect for those seeking a fun-filled getaway or a peaceful escape. This three bedroom two bathroom home has a large living area perfect for entertaining. We are currently living on property while we do a full remodel on a house down the street. Imagine waking up to the tranquil sounds of nature as you stroll down the path to enjoying your morning coffee on the dock. Spend the day soaking up the Florida sunshine as you fish, swim, or paddle board right from your back yard. This family-friendly home is designed to cater to guests of all ages, including children and furry friends! Let the kids run free in the yard, swing on the best swing, splash around in the lake, while your four-legged companions can rom and explore to their hears are content. Whether you're planning a family reunion, special event or simply seeking a serene retreat, our property is the perfect setting for creating unforgettable experiences. Come unwind, relax, and rejuvenate in this idyllic lakeside paradise that promises endless possibilities for fun and relaxation. Book your stay today and discover the magic of the Santa Fe Lake Front Home. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Kindly pick up cigarette butts ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108500000/108493800/108493757/f019b37d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Lakeside Cabin in Melrose Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=108493757&PinnedHotelID=108493757&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=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=112526566&PinnedHotelID=112526566&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=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=90455074&PinnedHotelID=90455074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=90114075&PinnedHotelID=90114075&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=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=100023634&PinnedHotelID=100023634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93160000/93156100/93156079/w904h683x60y0-5be4ea9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bedroom House on Private Scenic Lake Mable Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=93156079&PinnedHotelID=93156079&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=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=106602353&PinnedHotelID=106602353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103630000/103628500/103628405/e81107ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! 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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 Melrose is home to this vacation home. Starke Golf and Country Club and Ironwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway. [Visit our Melrose travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melrose.dx3000431362) [View more Vacation homes in Melrose](https://www.expedia.ca/Melrose-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000431362-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.744062,-82.0518&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ogqtDvvxsN%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40O%40S%40QBO%40QBQBQBQBOBQBQDOBQDODODQDODQFMDQFOFOFMFQFMFOFMFMHOHMHOFKJMFMJMHMJKHMJKHKJKJKJKJKJKJILKJIJILILGJKLGLILGLGLGLGLGLGLENELENELELENCLCNENCLCNCNALCNANCNAN%3FNALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDLDNFLFLFLFLFLFJHLFLJLFJHLHJHJJLHJJJJJJJJHJJJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHJHNHLFNHLFLFNFNFNFLFNDNFPDLDPFNDPBNDNDPBNDPBPBNBPBP%40PBPBN%40P%40R%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAN%3FPAPARANAPAPCPCPAPCNCRCNCNERCNENEPCNENGPENENGNEPGLGNGNGNGNGJINGNILILILILILILILKJILKJKJIJKJKJKHKJMJKHKJMHKFMHMHMHKFMFMHMFMFMDOFMDMFMDODMBODMDOBMBODOBM%40OBO%40OBMBO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCOCMAOCOAMCOEOCMCOEMEMCOEMEOGMEMGMEMGMGMIMGMGMIKIMIMGKIKKMIKKKKKIKKKKKKIKKKIMKKIMKMGMKMGMIMIMIOGOGKGOGOGOGOGMGQEOGOEOEQEOEOEQCOEOCSCOCOCSCOCQAQCQAQAQAOASAQAQ%3FO%3FQAS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CWfQ-PuBxz1dfHxE61FZN6o_vu0=) Melrose, FL ### What's nearby - Santa Fe Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - Waldo Motorsports - 26 min drive - 31.3 km - University of Florida - 37 min drive - 43.9 km - Gainesville Raceway - 39 min drive - 46.6 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 40 min drive - 45.3 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Orange Blossoms - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Johnny's Bar-B-Q & Catering - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Fe Lake Front with Canal for your Boat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Santa Fe Lake Front with Canal for your Boat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Santa Fe Lake Front with Canal for your Boat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Santa Fe Lake Front with Canal for your Boat located? > Situated in Melrose, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) 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. Ask a question ## Santa Fe Lake Front with Canal for your Boat 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott R. Sep 7, 2025 This was our second time staying here and it was just as outstanding this time as the last. ##### Scott R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christy c. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing View This is by far the best place we’ve stayed at while visiting Melrose. The view is amazing and the place is perfect inside and out. We fished and swam right off the incredible dock and had a fire with family in the evening. And to add, the hosts went above and beyond. Maggie and Micah, thank you for everything!! ##### christy c. 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