Title: Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka - 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 # Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76240000/76236200/76236175/1fba5e2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76240000/76236200/76236175/97465636.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76240000/76236200/76236175/5d56402e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76240000/76236200/76236175/da318272.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76240000/76236200/76236175/acf83d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101778 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Pet-friendly - Gym - Dryer - 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. ### Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka Located in the historic town of Welaka, in Putnam County, FL... this beautiful 2 story home, with many recent upgrades and all new furnishings, is located directly on the St Johns River. Bring your boat and explore the many places on the river like Lake George, Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Turkey Island, Dunns Creek & more. A true fisherman's paradise and great family retreat! The house is about a half mile from the Town of Welaka's public boat ramp. So bring your own boat and use the covered boat slip equipped with a boat lift. For those with mobility issues walking up and down stairs, we have installed an outdoor lift that will take you to the 2nd story of the house, instead of having to take the stairs. Please note that the house itself is not wheelchair accessible. In addition to using the lift to take yourself to the 2nd floor, it can also be used to send up your groceries, luggage and take food up and down to the grills! On the 2nd floor you will find the open concept kitchen, living room & dinning room, 2 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom with vanity, tub/shower combo. Large Glass windows and sliding glass doors allows for plenty of natural light and great views of the river! The sliding glass doors open up to the covered balcony with loveseat & 2 patio chairs, as well as a 4 person dining table. The living room has a large screen smart TV with DirecTV (including HBO, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax movie channels), dvd player with movies, puzzles & board games, leather sofa sleeper (queen size) and 2 leather power recliners. The dining room has a large dining table. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, utensils & small appliances you could ever need! The pantry also has an array of spices you are welcome to use. There is a side by side refrigerator with ice and water in the door, a dishwasher, garbage disposal, & glass top stove with oven and microwave. The 1st bedroom upstairs has 2 sets of bunkbeds. And the other bedroom has a queen size bed. In the closets there are a few extra indoor folding chairs with comfy cushions and foot rests, should you need additional seating. There are also 2 queen size blow up mattresses, if additional beds are needed. Plenty of linens & towels are provided. The whole bottom floor of the house is the Master Suite, with a split king adjustable bed, perfect for watching TV or reading in bed! There is also a sitting area with a leather sofa sleeper (queen size), leather recliner & large walk in closet. There is a large screen smart TV with DirecTV. The Master Bathroom has a beautiful vanity, soaking tub and separate glass enclosed shower and a window that overlooks the river! The bottom floor has it's own A/C unit separate from the upstairs unit. Large glass sliding doors open to the covered patio overlooking the St Johns River. The laundry room is also located on the bottom flooor. There is a front load washer and dryer. In the backyard overlooking the river you will find 2 docks, with electric, lights, water, a large fish cleaning station, and crab traps for you to use. Fish right from the dock, there are plenty of rod holders. If you bring your own boat, we have 1 covered boat slip with a boat lift you can use. In the backyard there is also a large uncovered patio with a firepit, charcoal BBQ grill, dinning table and several umbrellas. On the covered patio there is a gas BBQ Grill, along with 2 bars with 4 bar chairs, ceiling fans & outside shower (perfect for showering off after a day of boating & swimming!) In the garage you will find a weight bench with weights. Exercise bike, ping pong table & a corn hole set. There is plenty of parking in the large driveway for 4 vehicles and 1 boat trailer, or 3 vehicles and 2 boat trailers, you get the picture! There are many restaurants nearby, like Shrimp R Us, Anderson's Lodge (they have the best burgers and wings!), Lexi's Cafe, Renegades On The River, Bobby G's River Pub Italian Grille (yummy pizza, and they deliver to the house!) & more. Grocery stores & shopping are located in nearby towns of Crescent City (20 mins) and Palatka (25-30 mins). Also it's worth noting that Kroger will deliver groceries right to the house! Go to www.kroger.com for more info on their grocery delivery services. With beautiful sunsets and so much wild life to see, you will leave all your worries behind! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,778 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19890000/19882600/19882568/52fa33dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 187 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=19882568&PinnedHotelID=19882568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76420000/76410100/76410016/a3c24642.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St Johns Riverfront Updated Spacious Home Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=76410016&PinnedHotelID=76410016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71050000/71041700/71041605/d18e291b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Oasis on the Creek with Pool; 2 houses and backyard paradise Satsuma - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 166 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=71041605&PinnedHotelID=71041605&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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Sorry no cats. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Don't let children play on or operate the lift. ### 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.49010%2C-81.68104&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hDvRhI4L4RZh0OSCjF0B76u1mzQ=) Welaka, FL #### What's nearby - Welaka Spring - 3 min drive - 1.7 km - Welaka Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km - Mud Spring - 13 min drive - 6.5 km - Dunns Creek State Park - 17 min drive - 13.5 km - Palatka Welcome Center - 34 min drive - 31.7 km #### Getting around - Palatka Station - 26 min drive - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive - ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪Lexi’s Of Welaka - ‬3 min drive - ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Welaka Spring, Welaka Town Hall, and Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium. 40 Acre Park and Ocala National Forest are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? 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