[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE Vacation home in Welaka ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/ca1cf1d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/348ad783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/f8f4f49e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/60ec7384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/e2425ee9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - 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. ### ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE Come relax on the St Johns River , access from a deep water canal . Private boat house for your fishing boat . Bass fishing tournaments, Fun in the sun at Silver Glen Springs and Salt Springs . Crystal Clear water stays 72 degrees all year round . Great fishing on the Ocklawaha river also only a few minutes up the river where they flow together . Bring your golf cart or rent one to ride around the town , Local bar and grills nearby, have live entertainment and great food . Sunsets are amazing here and only one traffic light in the town . You will feel at home away from home here , friendly people and safe atmosphere . Pet Friendly , but you must register pet at time of booking as a guest , there is a additional fee . If you are bring a boat you must also notify us to confirm boat trailer parking and use of the boathouse if necessary. ## 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 - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27170000/27168000/27167916/97a33adc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway! 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A $500.00 fee will be charged for all violations. All PETS MUST BE INCLUDED IN RESERVATION AND PREAPPROVED . IF YOU BRING A PET WITHOUT ANY PREAPPROVAL. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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=29.49259,-81.67097&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yc%60sDpjnqN%40Q%3FS%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40S%40O%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBOBQBQBQBODQBODQBQDODQDMFQDOFODOFOFMFQFMFOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJKLGJKLGLIJGLILILELGLGLGLGNELGLENELENCLENCLENCNALCNCNCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBNBL%40NBLDNBLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFLFLDLHLHLFJHLFJJLHJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFNHLFLFNFLFPFLFNFNDNDNFPDNDNDNDPBPBNDPBNBPBPBPBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40N%40R%3FP%40P%3FN%3FR%40PAP%3FP%3FNAR%3FPAPANAPARAPCNAPCPCPCNCPCPENCPCPENENENENGPENENGNGNGNGNGNGLGNILGLILINILILIJILILKJILKJIJKJKLKJKHKHKJMJKFMJKHMHKFMHMFMHMFMFMDMFMFOFMDMDODMDOBMDODMBOBMBO%40ODO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOAOEMAOCOCMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMEMGMGMIMGKIMGMIKIMIKIKKMKKIKIKKKMIKKKKKIMKKIMIMIKIMIMIOIMGMIMGOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEOGQEMEQEOCOEQCQEOCQCQCOCQCQAQCOAQASAQAOAQ%3FQAS%3FO%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Mr-WS4IARjYD31mOZPI54j2V0Kg=) Welaka, FL #### What's nearby - Welaka Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Welaka Spring - 1 min drive - 1.1 km - Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Mud Spring - 11 min drive - 5.8 km - Dunns Creek State Park - 15 min drive - 12.8 km #### Getting around - Palatka Station - 22 min drive - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive - ‪Lexi’s Of Welaka - ‬15 min walk - ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬17 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE located? > Situated in Welaka, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Welaka Spring, Welaka Town Hall, and Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium. Ocala National Forest and 40 Acre Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 13.4 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ricky b. Apr 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy with our stay Good, clean place to stay. ##### ricky b. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katie s. May 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Welaka Memorial Day Weekend Our families brought the boats and had a great stay at this property. The house is a nice boat ride to the springs, sandbar, and the waterfront restaurants. We look forward to staying here again! ##### katie s. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kayden V. Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in ##### Kayden V. 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