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The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Fort White, FL
  • Place, Ichetucknee River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ginnie Spring
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort White

This cabin places you next to Ichetucknee River and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Fe River. The cabin includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Ichetucknee River - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Suwannee River - 21 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 35 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Ginnie Spring - 36 min drive - 19.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Collective - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howie's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Itchetucknee Springs Concession - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!

Step back in time to this beautiful old Florida river cabin on the world famous Ichetucknee River! This is a crystal clear spring fed river that starts at the head springs in Ichetucknee State Park and flows into the Santa Fe River, then flows into the Suwanne River and then on down to the gulf. Spend the day kayaking up or down the rivers exploring and experiencing all of the beautiful wildlife and nature this area has to offer. Observe the manatees, fish, and otters swimming and playing throughout the river. Take a nice float down the river or catch some fresh fish and clean at your own cleaning station.

This very cozy, yet spacious living area, is located on the second floor and consists of 3/1 upstairs and has a large screened in porch with lots of seating for entertaining or is a great place to relax, read a book, listen to the river flow, or watch the birds and squirrels play. The first floor offers a second full bath, screened in recreation area with ping pong table, lots of seating, table, plenty of storage, and a grilling and serving area with sink area for those family cookouts.

This is a rare opportunity to visit your own slice of old Florida heaven! Property is located close to Fort White, Branford, High Springs, and Gainesville for all your shopping, restaurants, entertainment and small town historic charm.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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ICHETUCKNEE RIVER - Riverfront on the Crystal Clear Ichetucknee River
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  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 101 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit of $300.00 Required. NO Smoking. NO Pets.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this cabin?

Located steps from Ichetucknee River, this cabin is in Fort White, and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Fe River and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. You'll also find Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement nearby.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cabin include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin include breakfast service?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!?

Yes, every cabin at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! comes with a balcony.

The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin inside was very clean! Kitchen was stocked with necessary items. I completely understand the decks are open to the elements, but it would be nice to hose it down every so often. Wear your shoes outside. The boardwalk to the water is a good length, but that’s expected for the area. The house had all the fun water rafts/kayaks, the only bummer was you’re not provided the key for neighborhood park. So you have to use the State Park across the street and no instructions. It would have been nice to utilize the rafts from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TINA O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax! The river is beautiful and the State Park is just down the road. Comfortable home with great porch up stair and down.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adolfo C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was great and accommodated the party comfortably. The only issue we had was with river access. Due to locals not wanting short term rentals, the areas where you can launch and exit the river have been privatized and have large no trespassing signs posted. These launch and exit points from the river are kept locked and only residents have this key. Being that the river is the main entertainment and attraction it makes it very difficult to enjoy it unless you have a party big enough and two vehicles to shuttle people to the state park to launch from and then you are able to exit behind the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not What It Seems

House sits on beautiful Ichetucknee River in Three River Estates but owner does not give renter their key to use Hodor Park for access to the river. Owners answer to this problem is "use the State Park access" which charges an additional fee. The reason for renting is to be on the river with multiple floating each day. We have rented on this river many years and have always provided a key by the owner. No linens available for two of the beds. I had to buy linens so could use them. Mattresses need replacing, one particularly very lumpy. Shower leaks like a sieve.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We had a great relaxing time! The house was great, location great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey s.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful

I was looking for quiet and rural, this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aundrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Pros: The house, grounds, and location were fantastic. Super clean place with comfortable beds, spacious kitchen, and a comfy living room area. Upstairs and downstairs screened in porches with tons of fans were also a delight. Tons of tubes, floats, and kayaks available to use. Cons: There was a miscommunication with the hosts, which they eventually corrected but it was an awkward experience. Host didn’t provide many things a vacation rental typically does such as beach towels, coffee, charcoal, laundry sheets, and laundry soap. There was no shower caddy for the upstairs so our soap had to sit on the floor. Would have been nice to have some chairs available to bring down to the lower part of the dock and a table for the upper part. We were told we had access to the parks but it is not available to renters unless you are willing to paddle against the strong current. Other option is to have two vehicles so you can launch from the state park which cost money to enter and is very restrictive on what vessels can be used. Nice place, great location, but the hosts could do more to make the place feel more like a home and less like a no frills hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ichetucknee

This house/cabin is PERFECTLY situated on the Ichetucknee River. Clean, comfortable… huge screened in porches. It took our family about 2 and a half hours to paddle on the (available) kayaks upriver into the State Park and to the midpoint launch, and an hour to float/paddle back. The river access is… such a treat, and the deck out at the edge was much enjoyed. We saw a couple manatees swim by, even in April, which was a surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun on the river

Great place to paddle to from the state park. Quiet and peaceful at the house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Freeze

Great place right on the River. Plenty of kayaks and even a see thru canoe. Spacious upstairs and open air downstairs play area for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branden J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Family Retreat!

We loved staying at the Tipsy Turtle. The Ichetucknee river is one of our favorite places to visit. We did multiple float, snorkel, & kayak/SUP trips all from the Tipsy Turtle dock or the TREPO parks. We'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINA O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location on River

House was very comfortable and roomy for family. Loved the screened in porches and extra refrigerator and bathroom downstairs. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ichetucknee River House

Wonderful stay at this home on a spring fed river. Three comfortable Bedrooms with a gorgeous wraparound, screened in porch. We Paddled down from the headspring right to house. Plenty of kayaks and floats to use. Nature all around with manatees, turtles, deer -Great place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

marfa a., Estados Unidos

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time at the Tipsy Turtle

We had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tipsy Turtle Review

It was a lovely stay! So nice that they had kayaks to use on the river! It is a beautiful house in a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Home

Great!! Home was clean neat organized and perfect place to enjoy the river. Access was great, had kayaks, tubes and all the essentials. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

yanet g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was perfect

Nice property . The river trip in kayak was amazing, my family really enjoy it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey N., Opelika, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Ichetucknee River retreat

Just as pictured. We loved launching our kayaks and SUP at the Ichetucknee Springs State Park and taking out at the property. (You will need at least 2 vehicles for this.) The screened in porches are very nice. We recommend and would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024