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Lake House - Gorgeous Lake Views, Kayaks, Game Room, Fire Pit, Family Friendly

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Gorgeous Sunsets over Lake Geneva in Keystone Heights, FL.
Gorgeous, private lake house in Keystone Heights, Florida
Enjoy leisure reading with one of the novels on the shelf
Stunning ceiling-to-floor windows greet you with incredible lake views.
Lake Geneva 1600 acres of clean water

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83055 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Keystone Heights, FL
  • Santa Fe Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Gold Head Branch State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Twin Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake House - Gorgeous Lake Views, Kayaks, Game Room, Fire Pit, Family Friendly

This lake house is the perfect place to gather with family and friends. On 2 acres of lake front property overlooking beautiful lake Geneva in Keystone Heights, only 30 minutes from Gainesville, perfect for UF games and events. Enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets on the wrap around deck or screened lanai. Thoughtfully designed with all the luxuries of home and more. With a true chef's kitchen, coffee bar, 4 spacious bedrooms, reclining sofas, game room, custom fire pit and more. You'll want to stay awhile.

HOME OVERVIEW
- Close to Gainesville for UF Games, graduation and visiting your student "Gator".
-Spacious 3000 Square Foot Luxury Lake House on 2 Acres
-Breath taking Lake Views
-4 BR/2Ba + Large Game Room w/sleeper sofa (7 beds - 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full-sized, 4 Twin plus additional Full Sized sleeper sofa + extra air mattress)
-Sleeps 8 comfortably (will consider groups of 10 - just message me prior to booking and we can discuss).
-Wheelchair Accessible - Entryway ramps, hand rails, metal framed corners
-Updated Firepit Area with rock pathway and remote control lighting
-High speed internet, WI-FI (great for remote work)
-PET FRIENDLY: Enhanced cleaning measures (REQUIRES PRE-APPROVAL w/additional pet fee $75/pet - up to 2 dogs).
-Updated Firepit Area with rock pathway and remote control lighting.

LOCATION: If you're not familiar with the area, Keystone Heights is an adorable, quaint town in North Central Florida with tons of personality. Just a quick, 30 minute scenic drive to Gainesville for visiting your student "Gator" or for sporting events. About an hour from St. Augustine, Jacksonville and High Springs. You'll meet the nicest people with true southern hospitality in the shops and restaurants around Keystone Heights!

THE SPACE: No detail has been overlooked in this luxurious lakefront home. From the moment you walk through the door, you'll be wowed by the stunning ceiling-to-floor windows with incredible lake views. The distinctive design, comfortable furnishings, large wrap around deck, fully stocked kitchen, outdoor grill and spacious layout will inspire you to relax and renew your spirit, enjoy a meal with family and take in the lake views.

EXTRA TOUCHES:
You'll find unique touches all around, from essential oil diffusers and a selection of oils to coffee bar with Keurig, coffee pods, creamers and a variety of teas. Two spacious bathrooms include all the essentials from shampoo, conditioner, soaps, makeup removing cloths and Q-tips to dental flossers and any other item you may have forgotten to pack. Your comfort is our primary goal. We want to make sure you feel completely at ease in our beloved lakefront property. Be our guest, please stay awhile.

OUTDOOR AREAS: Beautiful lake views from every angle. Screened lanai has rocking chairs for watching beautiful sunsets over Lake Geneva. Enjoy your morning coffee on the lanai or deck. Listen to birds singing each morning. Watch the water lily's bloom on the lake as the sun lights the day.

BBQ GRILL: As evening approaches, throw some steaks on the BBQ grill for a delicious family meal. Kick back on the wrap around deck and enjoy the outdoors in comfort. Then light a few logs in the fire pit and make s'mores with the family.

OUTDOOR HEATED SHOWER: Use the heated outdoor shower to rinse off when you're finished kayaking, fishing or riding ATVs.

DOCK: Head out to the dock for some fishing or relaxation.

LAKE ACCESS: This property is on beautiful Lake Geneva with stunning lake views. Launch a kayak (2 kayaks provided). Fish from the dock. If you'd like to swim, we are less than 5 minutes from Keystone Beach. You can find a sandy beach and playground at Keystone Beach. We are working on creating a cleared area for swimming, but there is not currently lake entry from our property.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:
If you or a family member need special accessibility, we've got you covered! This home has been renovated to accommodate disabled guests. Corners and door frames are reinforced with metal framing to prevent wheelchair dings. Wheelchair ramps lead up to the home for easy entry. Hand rails surround both toilets and there are grab bars in the primary bathroom shower. All the doorways and halls are nice and wide.
Due to this special accommodation, you may notice a slight gap in the lower part of the doors.

SMOKING IS STRICLTY PROHIBITED
This is a 100% SMOKE-FREE PROPERTY. If you or anyone in your group is a smoker, please find alternative accommodations. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED inside the home OR anywhere on the property. (If there is evidence of smoking by you or any member of your group, INSIDE the home OR ON THE PROPERTY, you may be charged $250 - $1000 in fines to cover the cost of additional cleaning and deodorizing).

PLEASE REMEMBER - THIS IS OUR HOME:
We've put a lot of love into our beautiful lake house and call it home for part of the year. Please treat it with kindness and respect. This is not just a rental property to us, this is OUR HOME. Please be especially mindful of this during your stay. We are so happy to welcome you into our beloved home. Be our guest.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
***The property next door has been cleared by the new owners and is currently under construction. There is a possibility that construction may occur on the adjacent property during your stay. Please keep this in mind when booking. No discounts or refunds will be given due to construction on the neighboring lot. ****

KAYAK AND PROPERTY USE LIABILITY
Liability Waiver:
You understand that swimming, hiking and the use of the dock, kayaks and ATV trails is at your own risk and that special risks may be involved with swimming, hiking and using the dock, kayaks and ATV trails. You accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from swimming, hiking and use of the dock, kayaks and ATV trails and hold owner harmless. You understand there are potential dangers that swimming, hiking and the use of the dock, kayaks and ATV trails may present to children who are not carefully supervised, as well as the danger to any person swimming, hiking or using the dock, kayaks and ATV trails if a person has health risks, or if a person swims, hikes or uses the dock, kayaks and ATV trails while intoxicated or using any kind of drugs or medication, or while pregnant. You agree to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents you may incur. You understand the risks discussed above and agree that you will assume all responsibility for yourself and for the consequences of those in your party. You agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming, hiking or using the dock, kayaks and ATV trails. All guests in my party acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand this waiver and they acknowledge that confirming a reservation for this property constitutes a binding and enforceable contract between VRBO Guests and Host.

SAFETY AND SECURITY
Ring security doorbell camera at front door. Ring security light with camera located by the carport. Ring security light with camera located at the back door by the patio. Ring security light/camera on side of deck facing property edge. The cameras continuously record audio and video.

Property manager

NICOLE
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
PRE-APPROVAL REQUIRED
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES!

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Keystone Heights

Located in Keystone Heights, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Waldo Motorsports is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Keystone Heights, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Gold Head Branch State Park - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • University of Florida - 36 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 39 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Florida Cracker Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cedar River Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House - Gorgeous Lake Views, Kayaks, Game Room, Fire Pit, Family Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake House - Gorgeous Lake Views, Kayaks, Game Room, Fire Pit, Family Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House - Gorgeous Lake Views, Kayaks, Game Room, Fire Pit, Family Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House - Gorgeous Lake Views, Kayaks, Game Room, Fire Pit, Family Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Santa Fe Lake, Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, and Gold Head Branch State Park. Etoniah Creek State Forest and Flamingo Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Relaxation at the Lake

We are so happy that we found this house. It was perfect for our family! The house and property are well maintained and beautiful. The owner made sure the house was stocked with everything you needed and very accessible to answer any questions quickly. We are sure to come back in the future and honestly we are going to miss the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Lovely, quaint , cozy and spacious home with beautiful lake views.

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely and quaint lake home— which was also quite spacious. We loved the beautiful views, the fire pit and floor plan.The host, Nicole, was extremely responsive, pleasant, professional, and helpful.Very good choice for a family, couples getaway, reunion, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Otto Q.

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

Good family time

Comfortable, clean, kitchen well equipped. Good game room. Near San Agustin and Gainesville.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Lake house fun!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lake house! The home is immaculate and right on the lake. Nice back porch and fire pit as well. Fun was had by all!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve c.

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

Family get away

We met our young adult children for the weekend. It was an incredible weekend. This house has it all!!! We sun bathed on the dock, kayaked, fished, had family meals at the dining table....played more games than I could imagine. Took a short outing to the Waldo flea market and lunch a PIG but the rest of the time was just hanging out.Do not hesitate to rent this property. The owner is awesome for communication.You will love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

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

Perfect Thanksgiving with family

Nicole’s place was perfect for the Thanksgiving week with family. It was clean, spacious, very well stocked, and located on a beautiful spot. My husband took out the kayak a few times. He tried fishing off of the dock a couple of times and we enjoyed coffee on the screened porch every morning with a peaceful view. The kitchen was so well stocked - cooked and served a full thanksgiving meal. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin L.

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

Excellent stay!

We had a wonderful experience. The home and surroundings were beautiful and Nicole was an excellent host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin T., Kingsland Georgia

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

We love staying in this home.

Worth every Penny!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan David P.

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

Consistently AMAZING!

We have stayed several times at this property and it keeps getting better. Nicole and Mark are always improving the amenities and extremely attentive to detail, which elevates the experience. Super recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

deana b.

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

Wonderful retreat

Fantastic property and amazing host. We thoroughly enjoyed our family visit to this property. Thoughtful amenities, comfortable living arrangements, and many upgrades. Our host was accessible and attentive with great suggestions for the area and helpful reminders. Thank you for a wonderful holiday visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin O.

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

Perfect Getaway but Close Enough…

My wife and I stayed here with our two small dogs. This property is close to perfect. Beautiful location, well maintained house, lake view, and close enough to “everything else” when needed, with accommodations for four legged friends! If you are planing or require a southern JAX visit, we highly recommend!! Thank you, Nicole!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Plenty of room!

This home was perfect for our family. We had 5 adults and two children and everyone slept comfortably. The host was great with communication and made the process easy for checkin. The home has a beautiful view of the lake. We would recommend this property and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin T., Kingsland Georgia

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

Very Comfortable

We stayed for five nights. The house is beautiful and comfortable. It would have been great for children, but we don't have any living with us. Big Screen TV, Living Room, Kitchen, were large and well equipped. I would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

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

Fantastic house for a get away weekend (or week)

We loved the house. Very comfortable and lots of details most people don’t have. Nicole was a superb and very understanding host. We made a mistake with the checkout date and she accommodate our mistake immediately. We can't thank enough. We also loved the whole area to go riding our bikes. Keystone Heights its a beautiful town surrounded with woods and parks. We will repeat this trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivory C.

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

Amazing family getaway

Picture-perfect home and property that accommodated seven of us (5 adults/2 kids) perfectly. We felt right at home from the moment we stepped through the door. The home was very clean and had everything we needed and more. Nicole was an excellent host as well. My only real critique is that it was difficult to get my wheelchair-bound stepdad down into the yard and to the lake due to the grass/soft sand. He had absolutely no trouble navigating the house, however, as it is truly handicap accessible inside. We were extremely grateful for that. If fortune allows, we will be back for another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley P.

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

Best of both worlds

We spent the weekend along with another family at the lakeside property while we were in town for a Gator Homecoming game. While the property is outside of Gainesville, with a short drive you’re right where you need to be, and coming from the east side there’s little traffic. We throughly enjoyed waking up to the lake and enjoying how relaxing it is. The kids fished off the dock, and we made a fire in the pit at night for some s’mores as it had cooled off. We were 8 in total and the accommodations throughout the home were perfect for our needs, and the kitchen equipped with everything needed. Only tricky part was finding the driveway at night, we missed it each time, so stay alert. All in, when back in Gainesville, we’d gladly stay at the property again. Truly the best of both worlds: city amenities close by, and quiet country comforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn F.

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

Photos don’t do this beautiful home justice

This HOME has blown our mind from the moment we walked in the door. As a family, our very first night, we were sitting around writing this review of our stay so we can make sure our review properly conveys how much we’ve already loved our stay. Being greeting by soft music when we walked in truly set the tone. Everything is clean, like how we strive for our own house to be; everything is fully stocked from the top of the line bathroom supplies to the envious chefs kitchen. The amount of detail in this home is unparalleled to any other vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in & we’re blow away from all the extra little surprises, including essential oils in the bedrooms, a frozen pizza waiting for us in the freezer, personalized welcome notes, etc. Being in the rental business ourselves, this is a home we strive to provide for our own guests. We say all of this with slight hesitation, looks like we’ve found a true secret hidden gem & we’d like to make sure dates for our next stay are available. In all seriousness, we are so impressed & will absolutely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

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

Beautiful home and comfortable.

The view is great and we enjoy staying here!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

This for sure a 5 star retreat.

The home was wonderful. Plenty of space for all of us. Nicole was so easy to work with. I will be going back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by NICOLE

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My husband Mark and I are excited to welcome you to our beautiful lake house. Both of us work busy jobs in the health care industry. We have 3 amazing sons who bring joy to our lives every day.

We've had many wonderful experiences staying in short-term rentals, which motivated us to build our own dream vacation experiences. So here we are!

It's our goal to make you comfortable during your travels. If you need anything while staying at our lake house, we're available. You're our guest and priority.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I were searching for a wonderful, relaxing place to retire. We wanted a quiet waterfront property. As soon as we saw this property, we knew THIS WAS IT! This lakefront home is gorgeous inside and out and as soon as you step foot on the grounds, you immediately feel completely relaxed and free. Something about being here just soothes the soul.

We decided we wanted to share the magical experience with other respectful guests on VRBO until we can finally retire here and live a quiet and peaceful life. I really hope you love it as much as we do and I hope you appreciate the opportunity to experience this little piece of paradise. Please love and respect it as we do. We want to have this place for the rest of our lives!

What makes this property unique

LOCATION:
Nestled among gorgeous old oaks, this beautiful lakefront property offers stunning views with a small town feel. Restaurants, shopping, hiking and golf course nearby. Perfectly equipped for longer stays, this home sits on 1.7 acres directly on Lake Geneva in Keystone Heights, FL (close to Gainesville). Centrally located for fun during your visit, yet far enough away for peace and relaxation. ATV and pet friendly.

THINGS TO DO AND LOCATION
- 5 minutes to Keystone Beach: play on the beach, swim in the lake or rent a
paddle board with PADL
- 30 minutes to Gainesville and the University of Florida
- 9 minutes to the FL International Rally & Motorsports (FIRM)
- 10 minutes to Blue Water Bay Seafood Restaurant
- 25 minutes to Rodman Reservoir for dirt bike trails
-30 minutes to Hog Waller Mud Bog
- 30 minutes to Island Grove Winery and Tasting Co
- 40 minutes to Ocala National Park
-45 minutes to Florida Museum of Natural History
- 1 hour to Historic St. Augustine
- 1 hour to Jacksonville, 1.5 hours to the beaches
- 1 hour to High Springs/Ginnie Springs for diving, snorkeling and tubing
- 2 hours to Orlando theme parks

Languages:

English

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