Title: Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida - 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 # Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida Experience Florida's outdoors at its finest while lounging by the firepit with friends or enjoying unlimited ice for fresh catch. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95654400/95654342/cd841451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95654400/95654342/a14b7f84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95654400/95654342/dd67d7e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95654400/95654342/e2b6a5d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95654400/95654342/b18a44dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Moonlite Retreat, your waterfront haven in Welaka, offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Enjoy sipping coffee on your private screen porch overlooking the St. Johns River or explore by boat from your boathouse with a 4k lift to keep it clean and dry. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6990 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace - 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. ### Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida Welcome to Moonlite Retreat, You're waterfront entrance to all Florida outdoors. Moonlite Retreat is located in the waterfront community of Sportsman Harbor within the quaint Town of Welaka. Centrally located along the St. Johns River, Moonlite Retreat is 100 yards from the main channel and 500 yards from Welaka Spring. Come sip a cup of coffee and watch the sunrise over your private boathouse from the comfort of your private screen porch. Then leave from your boathouse and explore all the St. Johns River has to offer. Welaka is a golf cart friendly community and a perk of renting is your very own golf cart to get around town or enjoy a meal at one of the local bars/restaurants.. \* Pleasure boating to explore this 300 mile long river. \* World class bass fishing which has been numerous stops on the Bass Master Elite and FLW Tours. \* Several springs within short boat ride to cool off on those hot summer days. \* Waterfront restaurants \* Marina's (Fuel/Bait) Days the family may want to do something different, Moonlite Retreat is within 50 minutes of both St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. Experience world class beaches, shops and outlet malls, the speedway and a Bass Pro shop. Amenities Include: \*Fully updated 2 Bedroom, 2 baths with a queen sleeper sofa to accommodate 6 adults. \*Parking for Vehicles and/or boat trailers (additional parking available if needed) \*Gas grill and covered grilling area \*Large attached screen porch to enjoy the days or nights without bugs. \*Dock includes outdoor dining, fish cleaning station and mooring for a 2nd boat. \*Covered boathouse w/4k lift to keep your boat clean and dry during your stay. \*WIFI with Basic Cable \*Firepit with chairs \*Golf Cart \* Unlimited ice for your coolers to keep your beverages or catch fresh Whether you are here to fish, nature watch or just enjoy your family, Moonlite Retreat is your private space located in a safe, secure and private subdivision. So bring your boat, golf cart, friends or family and come enjoy all the St. Johns River and Welaka have to offer. ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### 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 carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector 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 Welaka is home to Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida. Dunns Creek State Park and Ravine Gardens State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park. [Visit our Welaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Welaka.dx3000431962) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.489233,-81.68339&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yn_sDdxpqN%3FQ%40S%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBOBQBQBQBOBQDOBQDQDODODODOFQDMFQFODMFQFMHOFMFMHOHMHMFMHMHMJMHMHKJMJKHKJKJKJKJKJIJKLIJIJILKLGJILGLILILELGLGLGLGLENELGLENELCNELCNENCLANCNCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FLANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%3FNBNBLBN%40LBNDNBLDNBLDLDNFLDLDNFLFLFLFLDLHJHLFLHLFJJLHJHJHLJJHJJJJJJHJJJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHLHLFLHNFLHLFNFLFPFLFNDPFLDPDNDNFNBNDPDPBNDPBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FNAR%3FPAPANAPARCPANCPAPCPCNCPCPENCPENEPCPGLEPENENGNENGNGNGNGNGLILGNILGLINILILIJILILKJILKJKJIJKLKJKHKHMJKJKFMJKHMHMFMHKFMHMFMFMDMFOFMFMDODMDMDOBMDODOBMBOBM%40ODO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOEOAMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMEMEOEMGMGMGMEMGMGMIMGMIKGMIMIKKKGMKKKKIKIKKKMKKIKKKKMIKIMKMIKIMGMIOIMIMGMGOIMGOGOEOGOGOEOGOEOEQEMEQEOCQEQCOCQCQCOCQCQAQCOAQASAQAOAQAQ%3FS%3FOAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4k_g6zriXrrTPm5Ajk1fCil96ww=) Welaka, FL ### What's nearby - Welaka Spring - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Welaka Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.4 km - Mud Spring - 13 min drive - 6.8 km - Dunns Creek State Park - 18 min drive - 13.8 km - Palatka Welcome Center - 35 min drive - 32.1 km ### Getting around - Palatka Station - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive - ‪Lexi’s Of Welaka - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida? > As of Sept 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida on Sept 29, 2025 start from CA $136.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Welaka-Hotels-Moonlite-Retreat-Waterfront-Home-In-Welaka.h95654342.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty M. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away! This property lived up to its description. Lynn goes above and beyond to make your visit very comfortable. Comfortable beds and nice, thick bath towels! Great communication with Lynn, the home owner. The golf cart was a great plus! We will definitely rent again! ##### Patty M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon J. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Clean ##### Brandon J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason G. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, great Host! Stayed and used the boat dock for a few nights, everything was perfect and host was very friendly and fast to respond! Thank you we will be back! ##### Jason G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob S. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Boat days Had fun with friends and place was nice and clean. 10/10 recommend! ##### Jacob S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee L. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St. John’s canal retreat Nice, clean, quiet and a good neighborhood. I recommend this location. We didn’t fish but this would be excellent for a fishing trip on the river. ##### Renee L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter fishing tro Located close to lots of great fishing on the river and nearby lakes. Clean and comfortable. Will book again ##### Robert C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jene G. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Retreat It was like a brand new home and we actually thought we were the first to stay in it. Absolutely lovely and everything we needed was there. If we come back this way again we will surely look to book here again.Cheers, the Gilchrist family ##### Jene G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah P. May 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Paradise Moonlite Retreat was a great place to stay. Had everything we needed and more. Would recommend and hope to stay again. ##### Deborah P. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. Feb 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Business Owner The place was clean, more than well stocked with supplies and had every pot, pan, and utensils one could wish for. The hosts were over accomidating and so nice. Best VRBO experience yet. We will return at a later date. ##### Mike B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim P. Mar 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place to Stay Very good location and the unit was very well kept up. Would recommend this property to others. ##### Tim P. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon J. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Great house and host!! Loved it ##### Brandon J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aimee M. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! We loved our stay at Moonlite! Its a very charming little home in a quite little neighborhood. Our favorite parts was the accessible golf cart to ride around Welaka and the access to the water! We will definitely be coming back again! ##### Aimee M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra T. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting The place was in perfect condition. They have done a great job on redoing the place. Great location for what we were doing. We will stay there again thank you. ##### Debra T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### timothy m. Feb 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing Trip We used this for a fishing trip and it was perfect!!!! ##### timothy m. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### FRANK L. Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoying the St Johns River Property on a canal on the St Johns River. Has a nice boat house and cleaning station if you're fishing. Wonderful community and nice neighbors. Owners had property set up with all your needs. Wonderful stay. ##### FRANK L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley P. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly cozy We loved the property and the level of thoughtfulness for guests was greatly appreciated!! We will be back! ##### Shirley P. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard B. Sep 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Get-Away This rental provided everything we needed to enjoy a comfortable stay. The rental was very clean with fresh decor. Coffee on the screened porch in the mornings and listening to the evening sounds at night added to the relaxed vibe. We appreciated having a golf cart to use and took advantage of it to explore the neighborhood. Our hosts were very responsive. Free ice and use of their cast net when we forgot ours speaks of southern hospitality at its best! ##### Richard B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marci T. Sep 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day/Birthday weekend Awesome awesome awesome. Glenn & Lynn we’re on point. Place was amazing. The free ice definitely came in handy and having them right down the road was definitely a plus. We will be back! ##### Marci T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike W. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Moonlite Retreat Lynn and Glenn are the perfect Host. The property is sparkling clean and the cutest in Sportsman Harbor! We loved how it's decorated, and all the touches Lynn and Glenn have added! Sitting on the porch catching up with old friends when it cools down is priceless. The dock and sink for cleaning fish is priceless! Hopefully we'll be back soon. Having the golf cart available is a great. ##### Mike W. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee F. Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Retreat! This is The Best vrbo we have ever stayed in! It was spotlessly clean and inviting. Bed, living room, and screened porch furniture were all very comfortable (this has not been the case in our other experiences when we had to spend our time at the kitchen table because the other furniture was so ghastly!) All the amenities a visitor could ask for -- truly. Good example: not only was there the ever-popular Keurig, but also, for us old folks, a Mr. Coffee was available. The hosts had thought of everything to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable. No holes in the screened in porch to let varmints in, no inoperable outlets or lights, a steady supply of hot water. Even a splatter cover for use in the microwave (we have always had to use the one we carry with us!) Hosts are nearby and very attentive to any needs. The only negative was the tv option: we don't watch much tv except before bed, and the available channels were sparse--no game show or old television show channels to wind down. Since we were mainly out on the water or playing cards/games, this was not really much more than an inconvenience at bedtime. Otherwise, the Moonlite Retreat is the perfect vacation spot for this couple, and we hope to be back soon! Canal is easy to maneuver; the dock easily accessible, and has actual working lights, power source, and running water! Again, not common. You can see (and enjoy) all the attention paid to the maintenance of this property. Many Kudos to the hosts!! ##### Lee F. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherryl H. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sherryl H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin D. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Guys fishing trip The property was exactly what we were looking for. ##### Justin D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig W. Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Wife and I enjoyed a lazy long weekend here. Perfect place for that. ##### Craig W. 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