Title: Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access ## Photo gallery for Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access ![Living area - Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90705700/90705661/w505h683x260y0-86a5defc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90705700/90705661/w506h683x260y0-d9ac9443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90705700/90705661/w506h683x259y0-81bd7f76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90705700/90705661/w903h683x61y0-e713c60e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90705700/90705661/w509h683x258y0-a9c9e7f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene lakefront retreat near Gainesville, perfect for family getaways. Enjoy beautiful views, wide-open spaces, and plenty of amenities like a fully remodeled kitchen with new appliances. Bring your boat and launch at the property or nearby Lake Santa Fe. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - 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. ### Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access Lakefront living awaits you at this private and quiet home just outside of Gainesville. Only an hour away from the beaches and the many springs of North Florida. Spacious 3 Bedroom 1 Bath with lots of amenities! Recent remodel with new appliances. Beautiful views. Great wide-open space. Great family get away! Nightly price includes up to 6 guests. Jacksonville, Palatka, Fleming Island, Starke, and Gainesville are all within easy driving distance. Come for an easy drive to the Gator games only 24 miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 24 miles from University of Florida and 21 miles from Gainesville Raceway, 26 miles from Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium. Shands Hospital is only 25 miles for any Traveling RN’s or any other medical field. Bring your boat and launch at the property dirt drive or at the nearby well-known Lake Santa Fe. Close to walking/biking trails, playgrounds, and state parks; convenient shopping and dining. Soak up the sun and serene setting that is within a short drive of life but far enough to feel gone. This one of a kind property will be your new favorite place. Come fish, swim, kayak, or bring you own boat! What better way to social distance and enjoy nature at its best. Plenty of wonderful things to see around such as Clyde’s Café, The Rustic Gypsy, or grab a meal at the many great places to eat. 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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 Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waldo Motorsports and Penney Farms Recreation Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Melrose travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melrose.dx3000431362) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.761599,-82.03404&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:auttDvgusN%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQBO%40SBOBQBOBQDQBODQDOBQDOFODQDOFODOFOFMFQFMFOFOHMFMHMHOHMHKHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJMJIJKLIJKJILIJILILILGJILGLGLGLGLGNGLELGLENELENCLCNELENANCLCNANCNCLANANAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40NBLBN%40NBLBN%40NDLDNBLDLBNDLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJHJHLJJHJJJHJLJJJJHJJJHLJJHLJLFLJJFLHNHLHLFLFNFNFLFPFLFNFNDNFNDPDNDNDPDNBPDNBPBPBNBPBNBR%40PBN%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAP%3FR%3FNAPAPARANAPAPCPAPCPCNCPCPCNCPEPCNEPENENEPENGPELGPGLGNGNGNGLGNGLINIJINGLKLGLKLIJKLIJKLIJKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHKJMFMJKFMHMFMFMHMFMDMFMFMDOFMDODMBMDODMDOBO%40MDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOAMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMEMGMIMGKGMIMGMKKGMKKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIKIMIMIMIMIOIKGOIMGOGMGOGOGOGMEQGMEQEOGQEOCOEQEOCQEQCOCQCQCOAQCQCQAQAQAOASAQ%3FQAO%3FS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0epWX_96TOhvNFh0EAVW4WGkFOQ=) Melrose, FL ### What's nearby - ![Melrose, FL Lake Santa Fe ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000431362/0b90ed1d-67eb-4497-a9f6-f9ac696978e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santa Fe Lake 4 min drive \- 4.0 km - ![Mike Roess Goldhead branch state park offers beautiful hikes through this natural ravine. The hike is a mile one way, and takes you from the top of the ravine, to an old mill site situated near the campgrounds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/630134299382149120/b488b58f-1f8d-4314-b5e8-681c4b5f5726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 15 min drive \- 18.4 km - ![Mike Roess Goldhead branch state park offers beautiful hikes through this natural ravine. The hike is a mile one way, and takes you from the top of the ravine, to an old mill site situated near the campgrounds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/630134299382149120/b488b58f-1f8d-4314-b5e8-681c4b5f5726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gold Head Branch State Park 15 min drive \- 18.4 km - Single Vision Inc. 12 min drive \- 10.3 km - Etoniah Creek State Forest 18 min drive \- 24.3 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 12 min drive - Hardee's 11 min drive - Circle K 15 min drive - Wendy's 11 min drive - Stone’s Irish Pub 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access? ### What time is check-out at Secluded Melrose Escape with Lake Access? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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