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Woodsy 3-bedroom retreat on 600 acre nature preserve in Jacksonville near beach

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Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Place, Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribault Monument
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Caroline National Memorial
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Jacksonville

With a stay at this vacation home in Jacksonville, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mayport Naval Station and Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve. .This vacation home is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from St. Johns Town Center and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from University of North Florida.
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What's nearby

  • Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ribault Monument - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Theodore Roosevelt Area - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fort Caroline National Memorial - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Mayport Naval Station - 12 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville Station - 30 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪TJ'S - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Woodsy 3-bedroom retreat on 600 acre nature preserve in Jacksonville near beach

Escape to this picturesque home situated on the edge of the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve. This one-acre property features private access to four miles of hiking trails across 600 acres of preserve land, the Spanish Pond area, and the Fort Caroline National Memorial. The Rebault Monument is just steps away with a view that stretches to the Georgia state line. Located atop St Johns Bluff, you'll drive by Jacksonville's most impressive mansions on your way to the area's best beach, less than 15 minutes away. You're just 10 minutes to the Mayport Village Ferry, which takes you north towards Little Talbot Island State Park and Fernandina Beach. Downtown Jacksonville is an easy 15 minute drive. There's a park for the kids just a three minute drive away, and it includes a skate park. There are several golf courses in the area, and a boat launch nearby.

The home features a comfy wrap-around porch, large functional kitchen, open floor plan, and 3 available bedrooms including a king master, a queen bedroom, and a 3rd bedroom with a full bed, desk and comfy chair. There are 2 large bathrooms with showers in both and a relaxing tub in the main bathroom. Hair dryers, towels, soaps, and shampoos are plentiful. Relax on the screened porch, enjoy a game of ping pong or toss the football in the huge back yard. Enjoy a movie on a 70 inch screen with high end sound.

This cozy retreat is perfect for families or groups of friends. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Jacksonville and our house has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Woodsy 3-bedroom retreat on 600 acre nature preserve in Jacksonville near beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yusha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than advertised! The house feels spacious and serene. The neighborhood is quite. The trail behind the house is awesome. Will definitely come back when I get the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was beautiful very peaceful and quiet the host was very attentive and made sure things went smoothly.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025