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'Brookside' Waterfront Home w/ Kayaks & Deck!

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TV, books, video library
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, internet
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6147 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

'Brookside' Waterfront Home w/ Kayaks & Deck!

Feel the Florida sun on your skin with a stay at this airy Jacksonville vacation rental! Featuring 125 feet of waterfront, you’ll experience indoor/outdoor living at its finest during your visit to this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, whether you gaze out on the water through the floor-to-ceiling windows, kayak in the rivers and creeks, or cast a fishing line along the grassy bank. After a day packed with adventure, fire up the grills for a family barbecue before unwinding with a movie on the Smart TVs!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly w/ Fee | 4 Fishing Rods | Beach Gear | Screened-In Porch | ~3 Mi to Downtown

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ streaming services, board games, puzzles, books, dining table, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, gas grill (propane provided), charcoal grill (charcoal provided), 2 kayaks, life vests, fishing materials, wagon, 4 lawn chairs, beach umbrella
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, waffle maker, Crockpots, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, towels & linens, washer & dryer, central heating & A/C
FAQ: Stairs required to access, single-story home, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 2 external security cameras (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

JACKSONVILLE (~3 miles): TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Contemporary Art, dining, shopping, nightlife, events
THINGS TO DO: Southbank Riverwalk (4 miles), Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (6 miles), Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens (11 miles)
GET OUTSIDE: Arlington River/Little Pottsburg Creek (on-site), Tree Hill Nature Center (3 miles), Neptune Beach (14 miles)
AIRPORT: Jacksonville International Airport (18 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Life jackets are provided and should be worn at all times while kayaking. Please be aware while kayaking that the St John's River may have strong currents
- NOTE: The property requires 3 steps to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is facing the front yard and camera 2 is facing the backyard. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are not active when guests are in residence

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1583 sq ft (147 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

481758

About the neighborhood

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Jacksonville, Florida

What's nearby

  • Daily's Place - 3 min drive
  • EverBank Stadium - 4 min drive
  • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena - 5 min drive
  • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Jacksonville University - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • San Marco Station - 5 min drive
  • Jacksonville Station - 14 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hot Wok Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Brookside' Waterfront Home w/ Kayaks & Deck! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Brookside' Waterfront Home w/ Kayaks & Deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Brookside' Waterfront Home w/ Kayaks & Deck!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Brookside' Waterfront Home w/ Kayaks & Deck! located?

This family-friendly Jacksonville vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Monument Pointe Shopping Center, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and San Marco Theatre. Theatre Jacksonville and Holiday Hill Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

'Brookside' Waterfront Home w/ Kayaks & Deck! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Catherine M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs work
View is amazing. No dishcloth no kitchen towels. Ice maker did not work. Bugs in house. Need to get rid of dirty furniture. Blinds in terrible shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Clark F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome and relaxing view...but some things to know going in...
I recently stayed at this property and had a mixed experience. The view was absolutely stunning, offering a fantastic opportunity to watch the tides and observe local wildlife like spoonbills, egrets, ibises, and even gators. The kayaks were easy to launch, and I enjoyed using the charcoal grill every night. If you’re looking for a peaceful nature getaway, this location is wonderful. However, the property’s condition was disappointing. The interior feels dated and somewhat cheap, with broken and bent blinds and kitchen items that felt like they came from a college dorm. The sliding glass door, which an earlier review mentioned, was indeed hard to open and wouldn’t close properly. The deck is large but lacked outdoor furniture, which made it less enjoyable to use. To improve your stay, I’d recommend bringing camping gear like fold-up chairs and a table for the deck and shaded areas by the water. Binoculars can enhance your wildlife viewing, and packing your own towels and large cooking pots would be beneficial. While the property’s condition might be due to cost constraints, the location and view are exceptional. Just be prepared for the dated aspects of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tom and Lupe G., Northville

Disliked: Cleanliness
CAUTION
Caution: this rental had (and might still have) health and safety issues. We booked 21 nights from March 6 – March 27, 2024, but only stayed there for four hours! As we were bringing in our personal items, we decided to open the living room door wall to access the deck and look at the water. The door wall door would not open. We called the host who sent his handyman to repair the door, but he could not fix it. Since this door wall is the only exit door on the north side of the property, it is considered a fire exit and did (does?) not meet Florida Building Codes: 2020 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, BUILDING, 7TH EDITION | ICC DIGITAL CODES (iccsafe.org) – Chapter 10. We disputed the total cost of this rental which the Credit Card Company investigated and agreed to and refunded all of our money. During the dispute communications between the property host and the Credit Card Investigators, the property host continually provided untrue statements regarding the ordeal. We provided proof that his statements were not true. Therefore, we would suggest believing the comments of the other renter’s reviews and not the host when deciding to rent this VRBO. If you rent this VRBO – GOOD LUCK – you will need it!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane H.

Great property but home needs updating
The property was great but entire home needs to be updated. It is also extremely dark around the home at night without any flood lights or even a front porch light.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation!!!!
We had the best time staying here. We stayed for the Christmas holiday and didn’t miss home one bit! We could’ve kayaked for hours and it was close to everything in town. Joel was easy to connect with and promptly answered any questions we had. We couldn’t recommend this property enough. It was very dog friendly, and my disabled brother was also able to get around with ease. Thank you so much for a great holiday!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Beautiful view and enjoyed watching birds and 6foot gator. The house is a strange layout, the bathrooms are in hallway by each other, then the two bedrooms. Master bedroom light and fan did not work. Light above shower did not work. The house was hot From the sun shining in the windows all day, blinds do not roll down. We bought another fan to help with circulation. Luckily we were gone during the day. Light in refrigerator didn’t work.. Grass wasn’t mowed, We didn’t go out on the deck, as the only way on it was from the living room, which the door didn’t open, and other glass door was broke, so we decided not to chance it. Dishwasher was broke when we got there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Beautiful natural setting. We loved watching the birds and even saw a group of manatees. We would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael h., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Joel was great, very helpful.
Loved the house, wanted to to stay a couple more days, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy life getaway
This house was perfect for our trip to visit our kids. Even though it was an older home it had all the necessities! We LOVED the wall of windows on the back of the home. The view was comforting, relaxing and really just perfect! It felt like we were sleeping outside! There are blinds if you choose to shut them. We liked sleeping under the stars. The back porch is awesome, just bring your own lawn chairs. The owner did a great job prepping for our stay. All the cabinets are labeled, super helpful! The kitchen is pretty much fully stocked. There is a closet full of toiletries. There are two kayaks to borrow along with life jackets & fishing gear. We took advantage of those! So fun! Thanks!!! Also there are instructions for everything! My wife loved that! The artwork was beautiful and personal. She also enjoyed the books and memorabilia around the entryway. Loved the updated shower restroom. Spa vibes! A few things we would fix or add: A few of the light fixtures were missing bulbs or not working. The sliding glass door needs to be fixed. It’s really hard to open and close. Add coffee mugs to the kitchen or bring disposable (there are two copper mugs but I prefer glass or paper mugs) We bought and left clothes hangers since there were none. Add folding or lounging chairs to the back porch Overall a GREAT house! Would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice winter break
It was a nice relaxing time.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Stay!
The house was well provisioned and the location could not have been better. So close to everything yet a peaceful, quiet neighborhood at the same time. The kayaks were an awesome bonus perk! Paddle out into the brook, take a left, and in just a few minutes you have an awesome view of the whole river and TIAA Bank Field across the way. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022