Title: ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102578242&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE ## Photo gallery for ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE ![Outdoor dining - ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/ca1cf1d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/348ad783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/ef2bdaed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/e2425ee9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/77939c68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - 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 WELAKA 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 - 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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. A PET FEE WILL VARY BASED ON SIZE OF PET ### 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 Welaka is home to this vacation home. 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. Lake Broward Park and Larimer Arts Center are also worth visiting. [Visit our Welaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Welaka.dx3000431962) [View more Vacation homes in Welaka](https://www.expedia.ca/Welaka-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000431962-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Enjoying a beautiful day at Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532654040/6f466dec-f54c-469c-ae60-02f3d4e4a618.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Silver Glen Springs Recreation 49 min drive \- 47.5 km - Welaka Town Hall 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Dunns Creek State Park 12 min drive \- 9.7 km - Bimini Road 43 min drive \- 55.3 km ### Getting around - Palatka Station 22 min drive - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) 62 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 12 min drive - Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store 17 min walk - Mema's Family Restaurant 10 min drive - Subway 12 min drive - Lexi’s Of Welaka 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE? ### What time is check-out at ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE? ### Where is ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ST. JOHN'S RIVER WELAKA HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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 #### Jerod M. Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice stay ##### Jerod M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed L. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful house very well maintained wonderful location. ##### Ed L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kayden V. Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in ##### Kayden V. 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