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Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!!

Vacation home near Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in Jacksonville

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An aerial view of a residential area with a house surrounded by lush greenery, a curved driveway, and a swimming pool.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a bar stool area.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and white cabinetry.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a patterned rug.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Place, Reddie Point Preserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Cypress Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, EverBank Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Jacksonville

Charter Point stay.Your stay at this Charter Point vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Gazebo Shopping Center and Jacksonville University. Parkwood Heights Park and Tree Hill Nature Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Reddie Point Preserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Cypress Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • EverBank Stadium - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • St. Johns Town Center - 22 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Rosa Parks Station - 15 min drive
  • Jacksonville Station - 23 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪J Lemon Pepper - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪THC Trap House Chicken - ‬7 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.

Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!!

Have kids in college or on a business trip and want to feel at home? Look no further! Relax in this upscale fully remodeled 3-bedroom 2-bathroom home in the well-established Charter Point Neighborhood in Jacksonville. The house is nestled in a stunning waterfront neighborhood with many large trees. Charter Point is situated less than 15 minutes away from the downtown area and its many attractions and landmarks. Also, about 5 minutes from Jacksonville University and about 20 minutes to University of North Florida.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!! to the airport?

This vacation home is 9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!! to downtown Jacksonville?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi away from Jacksonville.

Home Away from Home! Close to Everything! JU only 5 Mins Away!!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Jacksonville

Great location and houseWe would love to rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Home was very nice and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Jax

Great stay, in excellent neighborhood. Easy in and out ! Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Thanksgiving

Our stay was fantastic. The house was immaculate and it has a great layout for a family stay. Laura was an excellent host and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

The house has everything needed and is very open, spacious and in great location when visited JU.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jax Weekend

We enjoyed our return visit to this house. It was in a convenient location and met all our needs for bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Communication with the owner was easy and checkin/checkout was simple. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GA/FL weekend

We enjoyed our stay here and would definitely choose this location again. House, beds, kitchen, bathrooms all fit our needs. Location was very convenient. Communication was timely and checkin was easy. We recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip to visit family

The location was quiet, and the house was just as listed. The house was close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping centers. The property managers were also very helpful. We would recommend to future visitors to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family

Laura was wonderful and accommodating for our family traveling for a funeral. She made the process easy while dealing with grief. House was wonderful, great location! We hope to come back to visit family under better circumstances and would definitely rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away from Home

Laura was very responsive and went above and beyond in ways that helped me out. The house was very clean and comfortable. Nice neighborhood. Wish I would have had more time the explore it I would not hesitate to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

This home is situated in a very nice neighborhood. Convenient to downtown and other areas. House is nicely updated. Host was very responsive and accommodating. We didn't care for the bedroom mattress nor the living room couch other than those issues the stay was nice! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tavaris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT place for traveling families to link up...Ms. Laura is a gem 💎

Great PERFECT place for traveling families to link up...Ms. Laura is a gem 💎
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022