10/10 Excellent
Alicia B.
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 recommend
Alicia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Melrose, FL
- Santa Fe LakePlace, Santa Fe Lake3 min drive
- Single Vision Inc.Place, Single Vision Inc.8 min drive
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State ParkPlace, Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park16 min drive
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)24 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Melrose
This vacation home places you 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Santa Fe Lake and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
What's nearby
- Santa Fe Lake - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
- Single Vision Inc. - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
- Etoniah Creek State Forest - 13 min drive - 12.8 miles
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 16 min drive - 14.6 miles
- Clear Lake - 18 min drive - 15.8 miles
Getting around
- Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Stone’s Irish Pub - 10 min drive
- Hardee's - 11 min drive
- Wendy's - 11 min drive
- Subway - 3 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.
Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville
Awesome lake house 20 minutes outside Gainesville, FL in Melrose. Boat launch on property, great bass fishing, and perfect wake sports lake.
- private beach
- easy boat launch on property
- sleeps 12
- pool table
- main house three bed rooms 2 bath (1 bedroom has a set of built-in bunks)
- guest house two bedrooms 1 bath
- private beach
- easy boat launch on property
- sleeps 12
- pool table
- main house three bed rooms 2 bath (1 bedroom has a set of built-in bunks)
- guest house two bedrooms 1 bath
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 6 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Jetted bathtub
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No elevator
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
- Boat
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
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 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28
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
Rules
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON PROPERTY INSIDE OR OUT.
Pets
- This property welcomes pets
- Dogs only
- 1 total pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Note from host: Pets are case by case at owner’s discretion
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
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
- Check-in: 1:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 28
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30.
- Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Melrose, close to Santa Fe Lake.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is 19.5 mi away (29 minutes by car).
Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
AMY J.
Jun 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Lake Rosa is a hidden gem. Beautiful clean lake. Home is exactly as listed. We stayed Father’s Day weekends, plenty of room to accommodate the Family. Mike was a wonderful host and readily available if needed.
AMY J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023