Family-friendly vacation rentals in Columbia County

Camp Manatee - Riverfront+Hot Tub+Kayaks+Boat

Camp Manatee is a magical estate situated on approximately 3 acres with over 650 feet of direct Santa Fe River frontage with a stilt home elevated over the ground by 30+ feet. This gives you an incredible vantage point of the expansive property from the home and wrap-around porches. The home is approximately 1,500 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and sleeps (8) people comfortably. We offer complimentary kayaks for guests to use during their stay. Boat and UTV Rentals Available

Riverfront Retreat (Ichetucknee) w/ Kayaks & Tubes

DIRECTLY ON the crystal clear waters of the Ichetucknee River, the Riverfront Retreat is a beautiful rustic home and the perfect place to find peace, rest & relaxation. Swim or go tubing on what US Travel News deemed as Florida's best tubing river. Private viewing platform with floating dock right on the water. 4 Bedrooms & sleeps 9 with ping pong & foosball and is perfect for almost any group. We offer tubes & kayaks for guests to use during their stay. After 5 guests, $25 per person, per day.

Family Treehouse on The Santa Fe River

Our front yard is the Santa Fe River. Come enjoy a nature retreat in this cypress log home! Right by Tree House spring and nestled between two state parks, but less than five minutes to downtown. Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation or recreation, our home offers both. Take in the scenery and catch your dinner from the riverbank. Recline in the sunshine on our dock (12’ x 12’). Keep an eye out for otters! It is a two hour float downriver to Poe Springs, Rum Island, and Blue Springs.

Where the Pavement Ends- Ichetucknee Getaway!

Beautiful serene 2026 remodeled home one mile from Ichetucknee State Park! Also close to Ginnie, Blue, Poe, Royal, and Little River Springs. Step outside with your coffee and enjoy the wooded neighborhood and river views. Large screened porch and well appointed open kitchen perfect for cooking. The house is elevated which creates a separate covered outdoor area with hammocks and a full second bathroom. Perfect cozy space for a couples retreat! Treehouse as an add on for extra guests.

Ichetucknee Springs Log Cabin (Hot Tub)

Ichetucknee springs log cabin is the closest Airbnb to the world famous springhead of the Ichetucknee Springs / River. This beautiful fully custom, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, authentic log cabin. (Tucknee Inn) has beautiful wooden animal carvings and river tables throughout the house. Outside, relax in the hot tub, or tell campfire stories in our custom built firepit area. The cabin also boasts a huge custom rock shower, a large loft that acts as a second living room, and spacious bedrooms.

Heartsong Farm Retreat

In natural woods . Near world class springs for diving ,snorkeling. Dive shops , kayak rentals ,river three miles away .After a day on the water, enjoy a quiet get away on wooded 10 acres .Oleno State Park , 1 mile away for hiking, biking , picnicking along the Santa Fe river .High Springs ,4 miles away, has lovely restaurants and shops. Extra room has exercise bike, games. Porch has deck chairs ,gas grill. .Dozens of dvds to choose from. NO wifi . SUPERVISED children .

Rasa Tiny Home~ Stay & Tour!

Dabbling in tiny home living as a lifestyle choice or investment? We have created the perfect experience for you! Rasa Tiny Home by Simplify Further is located at our own Tiny Home Building Facility! When you visit this tiny home, you can tour multiple tiny homes on the lot, see different tiny home layouts, talk with the builders and owners of a tiny home building and airbnb business, get ideas for building your own tiny home or inquire about ordering a custom dream tiny home!

Log Cabin Amish Built in Spring Country WiFi - TV

New Hideaway Western Theme Cabin Amish made real log cabin nestled among trees and wildlife (lots of deer) Minutes away from Ginnie, Ichetucknee, Poe, and Blue Springs Kayakers and Canoes love our convenience to rivers and springs Fire pit and FREE FIREWOOD onsite(enough for one fire) FREE WIFI INSIDE CABIN Large private property with lots of trees Relax on the porch or around the fire and make some awesome memories in your private log cabin This is a no pet cabin

Loft Apartment/studio/kitchenette /porch

3 Miles from I75 exit 414 .studio apartment w/ porch over barn. Fire pit with wood available. Grill. Hammock swings under oaks. Stalls available. Close to riding/hiking trails in O'leno State Park. Close to springs for tubing/kayak/canoe. Ichetucknee Spring State Park, Ginny Springs, ++. Also 15 minutes from Santa Fe River and paddling/kayak/canoe rentals . Diving excursions available in High Springs. Quiet setting w/ pastures and grand daddy oaks.

Tiny Container House! 3 minutes away from Springs

🏞️ Escape to nature! Just 3 min from Ichitucknee Springs and 20 min from Ginnie Springs, this studio shipping container offers A/C, heat, a full bath, and a large deck. Enjoy a private acre with a sauna, firepit, and shaded deck. Hammock, camping chairs, and snorkeling gear provided. Please note: This is a true escape into nature — Starlink WiFi available. 🌿 LEVEL 2 EV (Grizzl-E Classic, Level 2 ) yours to use.

Back Yard Paradise

Close to several springs, near restaurants and shops. Located 2.5 miles from Hwy 75. Short drive to Gainesville. Microwave, refrigerator, electric burner and Keurig coffee maker all for your convenience. Access to pool area with lounge chairs, and outdoor gazebo for your enjoyment.we do have a couple of chickens No rooster, surrounding neighbors also have chickens with roosters we do live somewhat in the country.

Sunflower

Tiny cottage in forest setting . 10 min to itchetucknee and 5 min to Oleno park, 20 min to Ginnie springs Efficiency kitchen w toaster oven, microwave, refrigerator, hot plate, blender and coffee machine utensils, bathroom w shower, queen size bed, Earthlink internet w Roku TV Firepit and grill on deck. Very private and quiet. Magical forest surrounding on 86 acres.