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Suwannee River Bungalow

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Gorgeous View of the river, Boat ramp is not usable.
Property grounds
Boat ramp is not usable, Fanning Springs boat ramp is right around the corner
Floating dock

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Old Town, FL
  • Fanning Springs State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hart Springs Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Manatee Springs State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Suwannee River Bungalow

Get away from it all. Easy access to Fanning Springs (1.0 mile up river) and Manatee Springs (8 miles down river). Bring a boat, or two 2-person kayaks available for use. Great views from the deck. Very peaceful.

Please make note the boat ramp at this property is not usable, however, there is a boat ramp at Fanning Springs which is minutes away.

Most people that know the Suwannee River feel that the home's location is fantastic, and the best of all the options. The river in this area is very large and grand, especially compared to up river where it can be quite narrow and crowded. It's size makes it great for skiing, tubing, and boating, and dealing with other boaters isn't really an issue. It is far enough up river (about 32 miles by boat) that you don't have the biting yellow flies of the coast, but close enough to boat down to the coast and back for fishing, or spending the day on your own private secluded island beach. The area has very little development as well, so you get the real sense of being in "old world" Florida. It truly is a unique, wonderful experience.

Please note: cell service may be limited. Unit does not currently have WIFI. This property is quite rustic and remote, and is a great way to get away from it all. However, there is limited access to cellular phone service. Please understand the nature of your get away before booking.

Master bedroom with queen bed, guest bedroom with double bed and pull out sofa in family room. Sleeps 4.

Enjoy sitting around the firepit or watching the sturgeons jumping by while sitting on the floating dock. In the winter you may see a manatee. Nature at it's best.

One of the more common questions we get is regarding docking a boat at the property. You have a few options with regards to keeping a boat on the Suwannee River (flow of the river and boat wakes are a problem). Approximately 1/2 mile down the road from our rental house is the Fanning Springs boat ramp.

Leaving the boat in the water with the current and other boaters creating wakes is possible, but not optimal. You can tie-off to the floating dock but you would need several good boat-bumpers. Again, the current and boat wakes put your boat at risk unless you are careful, and we are not responsible for boat damage or lost boats. There is room to keep a boat, trailer and vehicle at the property.

Property manager

Cheryl Tyrone
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Old Town

Located in Old Town, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Dakotah Winery and Hart Springs Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fanning Springs State Park and Manatee Springs State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Old Town, FL

What's nearby

  • Fanning Springs State Park - 12 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Chiefland Farmers Flea Market - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Hart Springs Park - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Manatee Springs State Park - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 41 min drive - 45.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chompers Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Suwannee Belle Lan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dakotah Winery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suwannee River Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Suwannee River Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suwannee River Bungalow?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Suwannee River Bungalow located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Suwannee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fanning Springs State Park and Dakotah Winery. Hart Springs Park and Chiefland Farmers Flea Market are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loanys L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing days

We loved the stay. It was very relaxing drinking a coffee in the morning and viewing the river from the living room. The bungalow is easy to access and near most of the springs and only 7 minutes from Walmart and windixie
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

janet o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Suwannee

Small house in nice location on the river.Kayaks in garage were dirty. The house was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas on the Suwanee

Very quiet and relaxing getaway. Loved watching the sunrises over the river with our morning coffee. Was absolutely perfect for us. Thank you for the peace and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ara P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!!!

It was a nice quiet and peaceful getaway for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time and property

Great views of the river great property
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great river spot.

Great place to stay on the river and still close enough to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Larry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Suwannee vacation

House was great, just what we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Very cozy place right on the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jumping Sturgeon!

Excellent well taken care of property. Nice area to explore nature type stuff. But the best part was sitting on the dock in the morning watching lots of sturgeon jumping, very cool experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rev. Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June Getaway

I have returned to this trailer several times. I love the location and the river is absolutely beautiful! I would love to see the owner buy another pot for cooking. There is only one large pot and I was trying to cook corn on the cob and spaghetti--so I had to do it in shifts. I also wish the owner would have salt and pepper. Thankfully there is a Dollar General right down the road. If you want a place to truly get away and enjoy nature, this is the place for you. The jumping fish are an added delight!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Retreat

We had a very comfortable stay in Old Town. We enjoyed all the local Springs that we swam at. Grocery stores and restaurants were all with in 6 miles. We will return again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay.

Excellent trip again! Will return again next year. Love this place. Well stocked, clean and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and quiet

We loved the property and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

The stay was ok. The water was terrible. We did have drinking water, it was the well water. We did not use the washer because of it. The grass was very overgrown. It was clean inside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Read the fine print

Yes it was clean , easy to locate, plenty of parking and on the river. That being said , what is does not state in the listing is that there is no safe drinking water so you have to bring bottles and jugs of water to drink, cook and brush your teeth with. Yes it is on the river but what is not in the listing is that the river can flood at anytime which is what happened to us. It was so high it flooded into the yard and made the river's currents too dangerous to use the kayaks. Be careful read all the fine print.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time

We loved being on the river . First time seeing the Suwannee River. Peaceful Enjoy exploring the area
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Florida charm

We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and comfortable. We loved being right on the river and the shaded yard. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Out of state friend came to visit

Loved staying here it was very peaceful and beautiful to stay along the river!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute & clean river house

We arrived and had immediate access to the keys. We walked in and everything was so clean. The house is older but the owners have updated everything. New flooring, fresh painted, updated decor, fully stocked kitchen, and updated bathroom. The beds were cozy. No wifi was fine, we had phone service the whole time, firect tv was enough for the very small amt of time we even watched tv. We also didn't have kids wanting to sit in front of a video game. The view of the river was amaxing, its so quiet and relaxing. We sat on the porch most of the time, just taking in the peaceful environment. We wish we would had rented a boat to tour the river area however, we did visit a couple local towns on the gulf, cedar & horseshoe. We highly recommend this place & will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

joanie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Renovated Trailer

The place was clean and comfortable. The second bedroom is Tiny, the hallway Narrow. The kitchen and bathroom are Renovated nicely. The listing claims washer and dryer. Where are they?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total relaxation

The bungalow is nothing fancy but right up our alley. We were very pleased with everything.It was a nice clean little place, very quiet and relaxing on the river. Definitely something we would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing break

I took a few days to get away for myself and this was the perfect spot. Very relaxing. Everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem !

Cheryl is a wonderful host. She communicated everything from our initial booking to our checkout. All of the amenities where there. The Bungalow was very clean. Cheryl also recommended some great places to visit in the area. (Devils Den for Snorkeling, Canyon Zip line Park, and Cedar key.) We enjoyed looking at the stars at night on the floating dock, the fire pit, and enjoying coffee on the outside patio in the morning. Your kayaks are a complete Bonus! It was a great get-away! Thank you Cheryl!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer P., New Port Richey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite place to stay

We have visited this property every year many years. It’s quiet has everything you need. The owner is great at communicating. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Front

Very quiet surroundings which we enjoyed and very relaxing, which is what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Tyrone

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Our family has owned a home on the Suwannee River for 10 years now. We enjoy spending time on the water and relaxing with our friends during the summer months and hosting football and holiday parties during the fall/winter months. We have two children who have grown up bringing friends out the river for birthday parties and just to spend a fun weekend. Our Australian Shepherd loves running the property and hopping on a jet ski or the boat with us. We currently live and work in Gainesville and escape to the river for down time.

Languages:

English

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