Family-friendly vacation rentals in Welaka

Lakefront cottage and dock★Free bikes & paddleboat

Bring your fishing gear or small boat to enjoy a fun getaway at the Captain's Cottage with a dock on Lake Stella. Key-less entry allows for self check-in and welcomes you to this comfortable clean 962 sq. ft. space with two queen size beds, one bathroom, full kitchen, florida room, and a fenced-in backyard. A paddle boat is provided. Three kayaks and 2 bicycles are also available! Or you can bring your boat and go fishing! Enjoy swimming, lovely sunsets and strolls around the beautiful lake.

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

A Tropical Gem Studio in a Waterfront Community

Newly remodeled, solid block studio located in Crescent Lake Waterfront Manufactured Home Community. This lush tropical home and neighborhood has an old Florida feel. Interior includes new furniture and home interior decor. A perfect retreat for a couple to get away or a single person to enjoy and still EZ drive to FL East coast beaches. Join neighbors at the pier for fishing or a nice conversation at the firepit. Walking distance from grocery, dollar stores, downtown and the boat launch.

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.

Easiest camping ever, RV & Golf cart included

Welcome to the Damon Nomad! Gated Lakefront campground. No RV experience needed. Across street salt springs. A short drive to Silver glen, Silver, Alexander & jupiter springs. Only RV I know of with a California King. Tons of stuff to do if you like the outdoors. Take the golf cart to the restraunts, bait store, dollar general or just cruise the campgrounds. $20 checkin fee for up 2 vehicles. If booked try: www.airbnb.com/h/paulapuma www.airbnb.com/h/tinytina

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.

Private Lake Camper with dock/kayaks and patio

Beautiful lake front home on Little Orange Lake offering guided fishing and boat rentals. Camper located in private area of property overlooking the lake that has the most beautiful sunrises, Excellent fishing off the dock, and kayaks/paddle boards to cruise around this hidden gem in N central Florida. This lake offers excellent fishing. 2 Patios and Boat slip included. Rental for the pontoon is $250/day