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We had a fantastic stay at the River Retreat! The property was spotless and offered a beautiful view of the Santa Fe River. There are plenty of nearby springs to explore, and we enjoyed paddling on both the Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers. If you’re a nature lover, I highly recommend staying here!

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.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy little oasis. My partner and I finally had a break from our busy schedules and were lucky to find availability for a romantic weekend. The host responded quickly when we asked about a midnight arrival, assuring us late check-in was no issue. When we arrived, we had a small hiccup with the access code, but the host replied within literally 2 minutes, and everything after that was seamless!We stayed in Cabin A, a thoughtfully designed space with matching décor and charming details, there was nothing kitschy about it at all. The property has three cabins, a gazebo with hammocks, and amazing outdoor showers (one with a soaking tub we hope to try next time). Water pressure and hot water were instant. The split bathrooms were nice, though the men’s side lacked ventilation, which made it stuffy.We loved relaxing in our private outdoor area with chairs, a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. Surprisingly, bugs weren’t much of an issue. While rain kept us from visiting the springs, we didn’t mind, we were enjoying our stay too much. Saturday night we ate at Watershed Restaurant in town and highly recommend it.Checkout was very easy and simple! To be honest, as we were heading home, we were already feeling a bit wistful. Because it also meant returning to our hectic schedules. One thing is certain: we’ll absolutely be back, and while we hesitate to give away the secret, Rum Island Oasis is a true hidden gem!

What a perfect location if you want beautiful scenery quiet River rushing by and plenty of nature to behold. Jesse and his wife Taylor were immediately welcoming. And Jesse goes the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need. We appreciated him knowing so much about the area and helping us with where to kayak and where to go tubing. Highly recommend.