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The Kayakers Retreat, Waterfront,King Bed w/Waterviews, Kayaks & bikes Included

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Smart TV
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Kayakers Retreat, Waterfront,King Bed w/Waterviews, Kayaks & bikes Included

*Water Front* Free Kayaking * King bed w/private balcony & water views*
Come relax with friends, family or have a romantic getaway at this, newly renovated, water front retreat. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, manatees and the most amazing sunsets. Have a glass of wine on the dock, s'mores by the fire pit or throw some steaks on the grill and enjoy the huge back deck.
The property is beautifully situated on Governors Creek and famous for flat water kayaking. Its also just blocks from the downtown area. With all small towns trains come and go right through town. The tracks run close by this property so If you don't like trains you won't like it here.( Look at the picture the first picture to see the location.) For me I love trains, there is something fascinating and a little romantic about these old trains. Kids love them too. If you love all the small town vibes, the water, the boats, the trains, the friendly people, quaint restaurants and all the other things a small town has to offer you will love this place..
So bring your friends, your family and enjoy!

Property manager

Frederic V Depuydt

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $100 per pet. let us know if pets will be w/you

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: As with all water there is a danger to children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Green Cove Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Spring Park - 3 min drive
  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive
  • Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club - 5 min drive
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station - 21 min drive
  • World Golf Village - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Larry's Giant Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Chubby's Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kayakers Retreat, Waterfront,King Bed w/Waterviews, Kayaks & bikes Included pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Kayakers Retreat, Waterfront,King Bed w/Waterviews, Kayaks & bikes Included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kayakers Retreat, Waterfront,King Bed w/Waterviews, Kayaks & bikes Included?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Kayakers Retreat, Waterfront,King Bed w/Waterviews, Kayaks & bikes Included located?

Located in the heart of Green Cove Springs, this golf vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Augusta Savage Friendship Park, Clay County Historical Society Library, and Spring Park. Vera Francis Hall Park and Fresenius Medical Care at Kindred Hospital North Florida are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Kayakers Retreat, Waterfront,King Bed w/Waterviews, Kayaks & bikes Included Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
We enjoyed our stay and the owner was super nice to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

elaine s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Wonderful in every way! Amazing lication on water. Very nice, clean home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful dog friendly water front property!
We celebrated my husband's birthday here. He wanted the following criteria: near water to kayak and near springs to swim, as well as a fire pit for a bonfire (men sure love their fires lol) We also needed to bring our small elderly dog with us. This property met all those requirements and more! Everyone has an amazing time! We waved at the trains passing by, enjoyed the dock, we even had manatees come RIGHT up to us to check us out!! We also saw a hummingbird! The owner/manager of the property was quick to respond, which was fantastic. Everyone in our 7 person group kept commenting on how lovely the property was, so you won't regret staying here. I highly recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
River house
Beautiful home with a large deck, balcony off the master, and dock access. It’s at the end of a quiet cul de sac. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected!
Even better than the pictures online! A nice size quaint home with the most beautiful relaxing backyard view. And even though it rained most of the weekend, we still loved it! Great sitting areas for conversation, a ping pong table for competition, the railroad trestle and trains for excitement, and God’s beautiful creation of Spanish moss, lily pads, water, and trees right outside the back door!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience at Kayakers Retreat
Our stay at the Kayakers Retreat was a nice experience. We had plenty of room for six adults and two children under 12. Being able to sit on the deck and enjoy the view of the creek was nice. For two days in a row, we were able to watch three manatees feed next to the dock. A small alligator, rabbits, and squirrels were also observed. Kayaking on the creek was beautiful and having the kayaks and equipment on site was great! Our grandsons quickly made friends with some of the neighborhood children and had fun playing together. In addition, the garage had a ping pong table set up, which the boys enjoyed. As some other reviews have mentioned, the property is near the train tracks, but for most of our stay the trains passing by weren’t too bothersome. Overall, we enjoyed the property and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What We Needed
My husband I, along with our two kids, ages 14 and 9, loved The Kayakers Retreat! House was beautiful and had everything we needed for the perfect, relaxing vacation. We saw manatee, birds, and turtles each day as we kayaked the beautiful creek. Also enjoyed our nightly dart tournaments in the garage. House is in a quiet location but still close enough for quick trips to stores and restaurants. Property manager answered all questions promptly and helped us secure reservation. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness
fishing and golfing trip
Overall very nice location and house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Going to the Chapel
We had a delightful stay at your home. My only complaint is not spending more time there! We were so involved in wedding festivities that our actual time there was limited. I will say that when we returned we were completely engulfed in a warm, inviting and clean home. Thank you for the wine that was awaiting our arrival. Coffee each morning on the deck was especially nice. I personally loved the train and YES it is close but enchanting. My grandchildren and grand pups did not arrive until Saturday afternoon but they availed themselves to the kayaking (well only one was old enough) the table tennis and corn holes! Great additions for guests as well as the dock for fishing. On a side note The Clay Theater is a great venue for a wedding. It is beautifully redone and a wonderful place to say I do. You should partner with them and provide a wedding retreat for the newlyweds! At least for the wedding night! Thank you again for opening your home. The grandchildren loved the train!!! In addition the dock was well lighted and was so beautiful at night to look at. A very peaceful and wonderful neighborhood. Barb
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing view on the water
We loved our stay with perfect views. First thing we did was go to the water and saw mantees and a baby gater. Kayaking was awesome and very peaceful. The owner was very attentive and always got right back with us when we needed anything. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Setup
The place seemed to get better every day. Great view and nice and helpful neighbors.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Relaxing!
Our stay here was amazing. We had 7 of us spending 4 days in town for a family wedding and needed a place to relax and have a home base for kids and grandparents around wedding festivities and this was exactly that. The house was spotless and just as described. The kayaking was amazing our kids would have moved in and stayed, and Fred is an amazing host, very responsive and supportive. We traveled from Vt with 3 kids, my mother in law and my wife’s 80+ year old grandmother, exhausted and we showed up and immediately relaxed and Fred had a bottle of wine on the table like he read our minds. Can’t recommend this place enough and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Izabela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away
Nice get away house for a family or a friends vacation. We enjoyed ping pong table and games in the garage...did "mini olympics".
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun with Kayaks
We really enjoyed our stay, especially kayaking up Governors creek. We saw a manatee!!! The train tracks were a little loud, but earplugs solved that, other than that, the house was super clean and comfortable. Frederic was very responsive to any questions we had and is a great guy. Frederic brought over a brand new Weber grill for our family BBQ. It was fun plucking a lime off the tree for our cocktails. :-) The lemon tree was also loaded with lemons, wish we had brought a juicer to make lemonade. We're looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
We had a great time The house is spotless and beautiful, super comfortable. It was great to be able to get kayaks from the house and just jump on the river. It was too warm for a fire I. The outdoor fireplace this visit but we definitely wanted to enjoy the cute fireplace with the Adirondack chairs! Ping pong was fun and so was playing checkers in the family room. We could also relax easily in the house or out in the deck. We woke every morning to the rumble of the train going by but we all loved it! Some of the locals told us these are the train tracks Lynyrd Skynyrd used in one of their album covers so it was really something to hear the train each morning. Frederick kept in contact with us as well, welcoming us and assuring us that he was nearby if we needed anything. Great home, great place, great host. Would definitely recommend and would definitely revisit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway!
My family enjoyed the dock, and the peaceful atmosphere. The location was close to family, restaurants and other attractions in Jacksonville. I highly recommendthis I enjoyed the sound of the train!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We really enjoyed our week here. At first the train going by was a surprise but then we enjoyed listening for the whistle and it’s passing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leandro M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with family
It was an amazing trip for our family. We got to spend quality time together in a beautiful and well maintained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very nice home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa e.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend getaway
would definitely recommend.. the host was very responsive when. we had questions.. wish we had time to enjoy the accommodations the weather was cold and rainy why we there.. will book again when we are in the area..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022