[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home on Lake Santa Fe Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194700/59194635/9741d87e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194700/59194635/3dec5d65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194700/59194635/ddfd88d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194700/59194635/8e78c81c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194700/59194635/74d2cc9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home on Lake Santa Fe and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 41011 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home on Lake Santa Fe Newly remodeled with 2 Master bedrooms plus additional half bath, 2 docks, screened deck, Outdoor Kitchen and Firepit directly on Lake Santa Fe. Large gated lot, surrounded by water on three sides. Enjoy fishing, water sports or just relaxing on North Central Florida's premier recreational lake. Located just 20 miles from Gainesville, home of the University of Florida and the Florida Gators. Ammeneties include 2 big screen TVs, washer, dryer and a huge screened deck overlooking the lake. Boats are welcome. Fishing is great on Lake Santa Fe. Bass, specs and brim are plentiful. We also have a fish cleaning station on one of our two docks. Lake Santa Fe is also the premier water sports lakes in North Central Florida. Come ski, wakeboard or just enjoy a sunset cruise around the lake. Lake Santa Fe From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lake Santa Fe Location Alachua County, Florida Coordinates 29°44′22″N 082°04′33″WCoordinates: 29°44′22″N 082°04′33″W Primary inflows springs Primary outflows Santa Fe River Basin countries United States Surface area 5,850 acres (2,370 ha) Lake Santa Fe is a 5,850-acre (2,370 ha) lake that is fed by seepage from the Floridan Aquifer in northeastern Alachua County, Florida. The lake is located entirely in Alachua County, but is bounded on the east and South side by Bradford County, Clay County, and Putnam County. The Alachua County boundary extends to the ordinary high water line (normally the shoreline), which is 141 feet (43 m) above mean sea level. It forms the headwaters of the Santa Fe River, exiting from a "little" northern area (Little Lake Santa Fe) emptying into the Suwannee River. Lake Santa Fe offers abundant wildlife, excellent fishing and recreational boating. It is one of the largest and most stable lakes in Florida. At "the pass" between the "big" southern arm and Little Lake Santa Fe shad school, and fishing is usually good for schooling largemouth bass and stocked sunshine bass. Numerous homes surround the lake, most with docks and ski boats; fishing is always best early and late or at night and on weekdays. In spite of development, the fish habitat is outstanding with many areas of bald cypress and healthy maidencane grass beds. The lake was stocked with 44,500 hybrid striped bass in April 2005. The previous stocking of the lake occurred in 1997. Lake Santa Fe is the third most stable of 120 lakes studied in Florida, as well as one of the clearest. It is designated by the State of Florida as an Outstanding Florida Water. It is supported by water flowing in at the southern extremity of the intermediate aquifer that outcrops in the lake bottom. Also it is a rather deep example of a karstic lake, with several spots that are 30-feet (9m) or more. Lake Santa Fe was the largest of a series of lakes that were connected by dredging canals in the 1870s and 1880s so that boats could travel between Melrose, Florida (at the time the center of a thriving citrus and tourist industry) and Waldo, the railroad terminal. The canal was dredged from Little Lake Santa Fe into Lake Alto. This canal is visible today. Water and railroad were the major means of transportation for passengers and freight across Florida at that time. Prosperity in this area followed the Reconstruction. The first boat that made the journey through the canal system was the "Fannie S. Lewis" in 1880, and the last was the "City of Melrose" in 1925. Improved roads and the automobile doomed the era of steamships in Alachua County and the canals fell into disuse. The rural unincorporated communities of Melrose and Earleton are located on the lake. North of the lakes is Santa Fe Swamp, mostly a wildlife and environmental conservation area managed by the Suwannee River Water Management District. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,011 square feet ## Similar properties ![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 - 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All participants should wear a Coast Guard approved flotation device. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Vrbo Property Waldo Vrbo Property Private vacation home Vrbo Property Private vacation home Waldo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.77811%2C-82.10579&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xpodO5rdYcFpNr_EsFi0nDOcRU8=) Waldo, FL #### What's nearby - Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Waldo Motorsports - 18 min drive - 15.1 km - Gainesville Raceway - 31 min drive - 30.4 km - University of Florida - 37 min drive - 40.0 km - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 39 min drive - 41.4 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Orange Blossoms - ‬28 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive - ‪Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬28 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬30 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home on Lake Santa Fe pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home on Lake Santa Fe? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home on Lake Santa Fe? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Newly Remodeled Home on Lake Santa Fe located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Santa Fe Lake and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Santa Fe River. Waldo Motorsports and Waldo Farmers Market are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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