This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of Santa Fe Lake and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
Shands Starke Regional Medical Center - 11 min drive - 10.9 miles
Wainwright Park - 12 min drive - 11.3 miles
Starke Golf and Country Club - 14 min drive - 13.3 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Stone’s Irish Pub - 7 min drive
Hardee's - 8 min drive
Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
About this property
A unique vacation resort- former Florida Governor’s family estate lake house
What about staying in a historical house - the once Governor’s family home with full of antiques and stories-including hidden uncovered gold coins-while enjoying a five star hotel bed & bath amenities with sound sleep? What about sitting at the beach watching sunrise or having a drink on the porch toasting the full moon? What about taking a morning walk in the garden like yard and being greeted by the red canaries?What about staying quiet counting the cranes wandering on the back yard and watching the squirrels chasing among the trees? A lot of details telling the combined taste of life and art, west and east, southern style and oriental touch. Truly one of a kind experience not to be missed! Only 40 minutes from University of Florida and Jacksonville and situated by the most desirable spring feed Crystal Lake. Open to events and weddings.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.
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 the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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: 16
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Long-term renters welcome.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Starke, close to Santa Fe Lake and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park.
Is this vacation home adjacent to 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 provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed 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 24.2 mi away (37 minutes by car).
A unique vacation resort- former Florida Governor’s family estate lake house Reviews