Family-friendly vacation rentals in Welaka

Sand Lake Getaway

Enjoy stunning lake views while sipping your morning coffee on the back deck. Lots of paddling options exist here on spring-fed Sand Lake. Hosts offer a paddle boat, canoe, and paddle boards for your enjoyment. Practice yoga on your own private deck, fish from the dock, or star gaze around the campfire each night. Discover nearby Florida Springs and beaches all within 30 - 60 minutes. This 800 sq. ft cottage is centrally located between Gainesville & Saint Augustine. Netflix | Hulu | Wifi | BBQ

Woodpecker Treehouse Retreat

Take some time for yourself and enjoy the treehouse, you will marvel at nature, you will be surrounded by beautiful birds of different types, explore the place just 10 minutes from Santos Trailhead and 35 from Rainbow Springs. After you finish visiting Ocala and seeing its incredible recreational areas, enjoy our hot tub with hydro massage, relax in our hanging mesh, gather around the fire pit and make s'mores. Our Treehouse promises the perfect blend of nature's tranquility and modern comfort!

Sparkling new 3/2 home near the Saint Johns River

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home. Explore St. Augustine, Orlando, & the Ocala National Forest. How about a Gators Game? Go boating on the Saint Johns River. Bass fishing is popular in the area. Enjoy a bike trail & Ravine Gardens State Park. Discover local dining & coffee bars. Are you in town for a medical reason? This home is minutes from HCA Florida Putnam Hospital. Check in, relax, & have all the conveniences you need to enjoy your stay!

Hot Tub~Lakefront~2 Fire Pits~Pedal Boat~Fishing

Our beautifully renovated A-frame home is in the heart of Melrose is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a beautiful private lake. The peaceful surroundings and modern finishes make this the perfect place for a relaxing getaway with family, friends, and loved ones. Conveniently located between Gainesville, Ocala, St. Augustine, Keystone Heights, Melrose Park, and Jacksonville. If you are looking for great restaurants, events, parks, bars, or natural springs, you’ve come to the right place.

Fishing Capital on the St John’s River

LONG TERM VISITS WELCOME....RELAX on the St.Johns River Bass Capital of the World! Take a boat ride to the Springs! Fishing, Shrimping, Kayaking, or swimming. Amenities: Stainless Steel Grill, Fire Pit, porch swing, boat Dock, deck w/2 picnic tables. KAYAK’S offered: for 3 Persons . Full kitchen & cooking, expresso machine Bathrooms w/walk in shower Owner Suite has Spa Soaking tub for 2. Pets allowed: rules are sent after your booking. Pet fee is $75 per pet for the visit NOT per night.

Camp Fox Den, waterfront cabin near the springs.

Vintage hunt | fish camp, circa 1965. Escape the city and relax by the peaceful, spring fed pond. Canoe from the cabin to Little Lake Kerr via private channel. Great fishing is around the bend, or off the dock. Conveniently situated in the middle of the Ocala national forest, you'll be 5 minutes from Salt Springs. Silver Glen and Juniper Springs are 15-20 mn away. This rustic cabin is surrounded by graceful live oaks and is often visited by wildlife like deer, bear & sandhill cranes.

Salt Springs Soulful A-frame Retreat

Do you love to play in nature but still have our creature comforts? This A frame in the Ocala National Forest is the spot. There are 2 springs both 5 minutes from the house, Salt Springs & Silver Glen Springs. Beautiful Juniper Springs, Silver Springs and Alexander Springs are all a hop, skip, and jump away. This fully loaded A frame is stocked with a shed full of fishing gear. Mosey down to the boathouse and try your luck fishing right in the backyard at the canal.

Waterfront Retreat | 2 Docks + River Views

Waterfront cottage with views of the St. Johns River, close to top destinations by boat or car! • 3/2 at the start of a peaceful canal • 15 min to Renegades on the water • 20 min boat ride to Lake George • 30 min to Salt Springs by boat • 40 min to Silver Glen Springs • Screened back porch with river view • 2 docks for fishing & tying off boats • 5 min to Shell Harbor boat ramp • Local boat rentals just minutes away • Plenty of parking for trucks & trailers

Palatka Arts and Crafts Bungalow c.1925

This is a historical Arts and Crafts home built in 1925 located a block from downtown Palatka, Florida. The location of the home is semi-commercial. The neighors have teenagers and are sometime known to play loud music and present as teenagers. Palatka is a rugged town with areas of distress and has taken longer to recover from recession. It has been identified as one of the poorest counties in the state of Florida. However, the people are quite friendly.