Located in Keystone Heights, this cottage is within a 5-minute drive of Gold Head Branch State Park and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. .This cottage is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Santa Fe Lake and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Etoniah Creek State Forest.
Gold Head Branch State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Santa Fe Lake - 15 min drive - 10.2 miles
Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - 22 min drive - 23.1 miles
Kingsley Lake - 23 min drive - 23.9 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Hardee's - 7 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 8 min drive
Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - 11 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.
White Sands Lake 2-bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 6, Kayaks/Fishing
Nestled in Keystone Heights, this delightful cottage is perfect for guests looking for a cozy retreat. With 2 bedrooms including a queen bed and bunk bed, as well as a living room with a futon, there's plenty of space for everyone to relax, including 6-7 people. Enjoy modern amenities like WiFi, AC, and laundry during your stay. White Sands Lake is beautiful all year long, enjoy complimentary kayaks, canoe, and fishing gear as well as a fire pit and outdoor seating areas. Our place will help you feel at home while you're traveling in Keystone Heights.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. 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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
4 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Kayak
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)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
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
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
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
Reviews
White Sands Lake 2-bedroom Cottage, Sleeps 6, Kayaks/Fishing Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
10 - Excellent
11
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
8 - Good
2
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea B.
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Chelsea B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marla C.
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Home was clean and comfortable. I enjoyed a relaxing stay here.
Marla C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this property! Our kids loved the fire pit, and we appreciated that the host had everything on hand for us to start to fire ourselves. Our host was very communicative and available when needed.
Jessica D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place to stay. It was in a great location. Quick responses.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
jolene m.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little cottage! Able to comfortably sleep our party, the property was nice and clean, the view in the backyard was very pretty to look at. Will most likely be coming and staying at this home again!
jolene m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Chad F.
Jul 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
As expected, very quiet area, nice stay.
Chad F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald T.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Great TY
Donald T.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald T.
May 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Sweet family visit in Keystone Heights!
Donald T.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald T.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Family in the area
Great stay, exactly as the pictures show. Thank you!
Donald T.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald T.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Just as described
Thank you ! Great time Just as described
Donald T.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Kathleen H.
Feb 23, 2025
Kathleen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
MariJo C.
Jan 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
We had a great experience staying at this property. Thank you!