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"FLOATS MY BOAT"- Suwannee River Home in Branford, FL, near area Springs, too!

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Dining
Smart TV, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Branford, FL
  • Place, Suwannee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ginnie Spring
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Branford

With a stay at this vacation home in Branford, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Suwannee River and 11 minutes by foot from Stuarts Landing Conservation Area. .This vacation home is 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Ginnie Spring and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Ivey Memorial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Suwannee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Ichetucknee River - 14 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 36 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Ginnie Spring - 38 min drive - 22.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Our Place Pizzeria​ And Ristorante - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"FLOATS MY BOAT"- Suwannee River Home in Branford, FL, near area Springs, too!

This clean and charming retreat will Float Your Boat! Now, three bedrooms: one with king-size bed, one with two queen beds and the third has a full bed and sofa in the living room makes a bed too! This recently updated 3 bedroom, 3 bath home sleeps 10 comfortably. (Two queen air mattresses with linens are also available for children five or over). Screened-in room downstairs features a third bath with a shower, and refrigerator along with a dining area for more entertaining. The spacious upstairs deck is ideal for watching the river flow by or just unwinding. The aluminum dock features a landing with outdoor seating, a fire pit as well as, and jet ski parking. So whether you enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or jet skiing, "Floats My Boat" is the ideal place to escape for some R&R on the Suwannee River. You can launch your vessel at a public boat ramp in Branford, just minutes away due north. A canoe is provided as well as the RV site with 110 v electricity and water. RV or camper must be self-contained. No extra charge! Tents are welcome too!
The view of the river from the deck is spectacular morning or night; enjoy your coffee or favorite beverage in the high-top chairs! Downstairs, host your guests for grilling. Two folding tables, a gas grill , refrigerator and sink downstairs as well as a Bluetooth speaker tower to accommodate you.

Area springs and restaurants in Branford are just three miles away! Enjoy, Floats My Boat!!!


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Downstairs in a screened room or patio/garage.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Canoeing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Swift river currents, no children under 12 y/o.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Downstairs in a screened room or patio/garage.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

FLOATS MY BOAT River Home
Floats My Boat River House

"FLOATS MY BOAT"- Suwannee River Home in Branford, FL, near area Springs, too! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a magical place! The host is wonderful and very helpful. This was our second stay and we plan to come again next year! Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The property is absolutely beautiful, quiet, serene. House was stocked well clean with ample room for sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful weekend away! The kitchen is well equipped and the screened in porch downstairs was Be sure to check out Branford Farm Stand during your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Our family of 10 stayed here for the week. There are plenty of spri
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a stay on the river. Conveniently located to nearby public boat ramp the doc was perfect for our boat. We had plenty of space and beds. Air conditioning worked great and the porch was perfect for coffee and evening hangouts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

Amazing views, peaceful!!.great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NANCY W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Loved the location. Dock was perfect for our 21ft boat. Many springs to visit. Close to boat ramp and town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

We enjoyed our weekend stay. Property was just as described and convenient to the nearby springs. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation!

Plenty of space inside but love the screened in area on the bottom level! The full bathroom on bottom level was definitely a plus for after my son played in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home in the lake.

Close to springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

margie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The place is remodeled and very clean. The most peaceful place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

Beautiful place. Very clean and great location!! 2nd time renting this house and we plan to do so again. So fun to watch wildlife from your deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patty e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home base for exploring springs

Gramps enjoyed sitting on the deck looking at the river while the kids hit all the nearby springs . House was well equipped and comfortable . Easy to put in at boat ramp in town and kayak home ! Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfront Wonder

Great vibes. The stay was amazing. Close to town, yet very private and serene. Kitchen was well stocked. Canoe and paddleboat were great amenities. All the comforts of home in a perfect relaxing environment. Was just what we all needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property in a beautiful setting! Highly recommend!

We spent two weeks at this delightful property and enjoyed every minute of it. The scenery is incredible--we sat outside on the deck or porch every day and watched the river flow by. Just beautiful! The house is charming and had everything we needed. The host was very responsive and helpful. The area is quiet and peaceful, a great place to relax and unwind. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are planning to return next year to this wonderful property!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot on the river!

Great property! Everything was clean and instructions were clear. Public boat ramp a short drive and even shorter ride back. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is incredible.The suwannee river here is paradise. Waking up & seeing deer grazing in the yard starts the day right.Listening to owls hooting doesn't get better.The house is fully stocked with all needs. Having the downstairs screened is a plus along with the extra bathroom. We spent alot of time on the upstairs deck watching sturgeon jumping. Will be back!!!!!! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing place you won't regret renting.

If I could give this place a higher rating, I would. This place comes with absolutely everything you need and more. Nicely decorated and very well stocked. It has everything that you could need from linens, cookware, utensils, grill, games, ample seating, cleaning needs, and a beautiful screened in downstairs patio with tons of seating. It also has a beautiful dock that is very easy to get to. Teresa the host is amazing. If you have any questions, she gets right back with you right away. My family and I plan on going back several times. We LOVE this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at Floats My Boat

My wife's parents live close by in McAlpin and we need a place for ourselves and our 2 grown girls and one boy-friend. We really loved the place. It was very nice and clean. We didn't get to use the canoe or the paddle boat, but we did make a fire two of the nights in the fire pit and had smores! The place is very peaceful and quiet. We did take my in-laws over to the place and they loved it as well. The host was awesome and we had no problems communicating with her. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Great surprise. I wasnt sure what it would be like, but its awesome. Very clean, very nice. Beds are very comfortable. Will definitely be back. Host is great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This is hidden gem! The house was amazing inside and outside! The beds were the most comfortable beds to sleep in! The outdoor area is set up perfect to hang out all day outside with easy access to a downstairs bathroom and screen in area with a fridge! The host was very helpful with questions we had throughout the stay and prior. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent trip

Needed 3 days in N Florida on way south. Float the boat worked great, secluded away from people, beautiful river view. Warm, comfortable, well equipped, clean, lots of upgrades. Only minor negative could use better deck and outside lights around house, fire pit and dock area. But still great and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect House, Perfect Location

We had the best time. This house is in the perfect location for Spring Hopping. It was so decorated so charmingly with lots of little extra details. We built a fire in the outdoor pit, played corn hole on the boards that were provided and enjoying coffee on the deck watching the boats go by and the fish jumping out of the river. We have already booked another stay! I highly recommend this location if you are thinking of visiting this area. It was PERFECT.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the old Florida vibes

Love the location! Amazing house to hangout at the river….next time we would probably stay during the winter to utilize the fire pit. The only negative thing for us were the huge ants in the house. There were big dead ants in random places and also alive, some crawling on the toilet. Other than that we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

This home was perfect for our family of 6 to attend a family reunion in the area. It was very convenient to Branford. Host left us a list of restaurants in the area which we really appreciated. Downstairs screened in area allowed for us to host other members of the family for dinner. Can’t say enough about how nice and clean and perfect this house is. Teresa and Tammy quickly responded to any questions we had. We would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023