Located in Melrose, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Santa Fe Lake and Gold Head Branch State Park. .This vacation home is 22.2 mi (35.8 km) from University of Florida and 22.7 mi (36.5 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Shands at the University of Florida - 33 min drive - 27.3 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 34 min drive - 27.7 miles
Gainesville Raceway - 36 min drive - 29.1 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Hardee's - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 8 min drive
Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Stone’s Irish Pub - 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.
Cozy Lakeside Cabin in Melrose
Welcome to our cozy cabin nestled in the beautiful town of Melrose, boasting a prime location on the shores of Lake Santa Fe. This charming retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, style and relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for families or groups of friends seeking a fun lakeside escape! The cabin features three spacious bedrooms, furnished with king size beds, two bathrooms and bonus game room in the back. Our kitchen is fully equipped and ready for you to cook up some delicious food! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We are currently living on property while doing a full remodel down the road.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which has a kitchen. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Kindly return the thermostat to 75°
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Only dogs allowed. No more than two
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Never left unattended
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Information required when booking a event
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Information required when booking a event
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Cozy Lakeside Cabin in Melrose Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
BJ G., JACKSONVILLE BEACH
Jul 7, 2025
July 4th
Had a wonderful time… the owners are wonderful… response to all issues were immediate. The lake is beautiful and had incredible sunsets from the docks.
BJ G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandy S.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 Would Recommend!
We stayed here for a family wedding we were attending in Melrose. The place was very clean and the hosts were VERY responsive throughout our stay! The dock out to the lake is so beautiful and relaxing. Perfect little weekend! Thank you Maggie and Micah.
Brandy S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
christy c.
Jan 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Although I was here for a family emergency and not a vacation, this place was perfect. The owners are very welcoming and communication was excellent. The house is nice and secluded with an amazing dock but close to both Melrose and Keystone Heights. The house and property have plenty of room for larger groups to spread out. Thank you Maggie and Micah!!!
christy c.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryle C.
Dec 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
We enjoyed our stay!! Owners were very helpful!!
Cheryle C.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey S.
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away at the lake.
The house is very spacious and has everything you need. It is very quit and we docked the boat a few hundred feet from the house. Santa Fe Lake is a beautiful Lake for fishing and boating. A nice deck on the back of the house has many types of grills, smokers, and coolers. The host met us at the beginning to show us around and were available for anything we might need. Other than that, we were left to do as we please. Very nice people. We will definitely come back for more relaxation.