Title: Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! - 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 # Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/5e96398f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/292c960d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/3adf1e32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/b8632634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/feee815a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the serenity of Welaka at Sportsman's Bluff, a 3-bedroom retreat perched on a peaceful bluff. Unwind on the large back deck, enjoy modern amenities like WiFi and washer/dryer or spend your days fishing from your private floating dock. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! Discover the beauty of Welaka from this 3-bedroom, 2 bath, home. Nestled atop a serene bluff, this welcoming property offers a fantastic retreat for guests. Sleeping accommodations include a king, queen, and full bed, along with a sleeper sofa. It also features modern amenities such as WiFi, washer/dryer, dishwasher, grill, fire pit, large back deck, and lots of parking. In addition, the house offers a private floating dock where you can tie up to a 28 ft boat after a beautiful day fishing or enjoying the water. Please note, access to the dock requires walking up and down approximately 36 stairs (see photo of bluff).  Whether you’re exploring the nearby attractions or simply relaxing on the bluff, we’re happy to assist you with any questions before or during your stay a Sportsman’s Bluff. ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95818200/95818182/c932a1cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet sunsets next to the river. Bring your fishing poles the bass are biting! 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Satsuma - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews CA $177 CA $428 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=70962975&PinnedHotelID=70962975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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=29.487629,-81.67322&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wd_sDrxnqN%3FQ%3FS%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQBQ%40OBQBQBQBODQBODQDQBODOFODODQFMDQFOFMFQFMFOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJILIJKLGLIJGLILILELGLGLGLGNELELGNELENCLENCLENCNALCNCNCN%3FLCNAN%3FNANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FLBNBNBL%40NBNDLBNDLBLDNDLFNDLDLFLFLFLFLDLHLHLFJHLFLJJHJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLJLFLHLHLFNHLFLFNFLFPFLFNFPDLFPDNDNDNDNDPBPDNBPBNBPBPBPBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FN%40R%3FP%3FPAP%3FN%3FRAPAPANAPARAPCNAPCPCPCNCPCPCNEPCNEPEPELEPENGNENGNGNGNGNGNGLGLINGLILINGLKLIJILILKJILKJIJKJKLKJKHKHKJMJKFKJMHMHKFMHMFMHMFMFMDMFMFMFODMDODMDMBODMDOBOBMBO%40ODM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOAOEMAOCOCMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMEMGMGMIMGKIMGMIKIMKKGKKMKKIKIKKKMIKKKKKIMKKIMIMIKIMIMIOIMGMIMGOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEOEOGQEMCQEOEQCQEOCQCQCOCQAQCQCOAQASAQAOAQ%3FQAS%3FO%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DFs26xlOeyJEiU6vfkwxGWJrg9Q=) Welaka, FL #### What's nearby - Welaka Town Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Dunns Creek State Park - 13 min drive - 12.8 km - Palatka Welcome Center - 40 min drive - 35.5 km - Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 50 min drive - 47.5 km #### Getting around - Palatka Station - 21 min drive - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive - ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬16 min walk - ‪Lexi’s Of Welaka - ‬14 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? 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