Title: Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101337601&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! ## Photo gallery for Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! ![Property grounds - Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/5e96398f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/feee815a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/b8632634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/292c960d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/3adf1e32.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. ## Reviews 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. 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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 ![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 - ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬16 min walk - ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪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? ### What time is check-in at Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away!? ### What time is check-out at Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away!? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! 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 ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shahra A. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication, location #### Mommy and me celebration on the St John’s Amazing time celebrating our mommies this weekend on the St John’s River. Spacious, clean, convenient, and easy check-in/check-out! Even brought up the boat, 21ft tritoon, and docked easily at the place! Will be back!!! ##### Shahra A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina L. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Very nice and clean. Host very responsive and communicative in time leading up to rental and available if needed during stay. ##### Tina L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kade H. Apr 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place!!! We were very, very pleased with our stay. The place was very clean, had everything we needed and then some. I brought my boat, 27ft hybrid bay boat. Easily parked at the little dock. Water was shallow but manageable. We love Welaka and go often, but first time staying here; I will definitely be returning to this nice little Place. Beds were surprisingly comfortable, plenty of towels and wash cloths for our family of 4\. A/C was cold, fridge was cold with filtered ice/water. I don’t have anything negative to say and we stayed roughly 6 days. Highly recommend for anyone traveling to the area, want water access and/or bring your boat. Also, double driveways with plenty room for 4-5 cars or 2-3 cars/trucks and a boat trailer. ##### Kade H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris T. May 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet stay on the water Very peaceful setting on a channel -great to sit outside on a quiet evening-watch the alligator make his tour in the morning and only 45 minutes to the beach ! ##### Chris T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon O. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Welaka Great place and location. ##### Shannon O. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal C. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This place was very clean and beautiful place on the water. We enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to go back.The host was amazing she was awesome. She gave us a call the day before and made sure to answer any questions we had. ##### Crystal C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan C. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation Great accommodations, location, and communication. Will definitely visit again. ##### Ryan C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Quientin C. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Very pleased with our stay at Sportsman Bluff, very clean and conveniently located. ##### Quientin C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shahra A. May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing once more Birthday extravaganza on the St John’s River for our 25 year old! Loved it ##### Shahra A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sportsman's Bluff Welaka 2024 Short visit to see our daughter. We all spent two nights there together. The house was amazing!! Very clean and comfortable. Home away from home feeling. We did some fishing, hiking and went to the mud springs which was pretty wonderful. Plus a few other adventures.Enjoyed family time on this beautiful property. Come check it out for yourselves!! Thank you Christy and Jayce for the amazing time we had here. ##### Kim C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Very nice. Will definitely plan to reserve in the future. ##### John D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Everette H. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Everette H. 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