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Beautifully restored home with river views & private dock!

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Palatka, FL
  • Palatka Welcome Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ravine Gardens State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Palatka Municipal Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Palatka

On lake.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Palatka Welcome Center and Ravine Gardens State Park. Bronson-Mulholland House and Palatka Municipal Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Palatka Welcome Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ravine Gardens State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bronson-Mulholland House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palatka Municipal Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rice Creek Conservation Area - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 15 min walk
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Krystal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Corky Bell's Seafood at Gator Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hoot Owl Farm House - ‬3 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.

Beautifully restored home with river views & private dock!

River Vistas has it all! A meticulously restored, lavishly updated architectural gem with unobstructed views of the St. John’s River, it sits on a row of stately homes that front the river at the eastern edge of Palataka’s South Historic District. Enjoy your morning coffee on the porch or down by your private dock, while the sun glistens on the water. Bring your boat? Put into the river on the public boat ramp & tie up at our dock. Kayak? Paddle board? Fish? Enjoy your easy access to the water! River Vistas is also just a short 30 minute drive from St. Augustine Beach!

The home is flooded with natural light in every room. Looking at the incomparable river views, bathed in natural light, you are vacationing just sitting in a living room chair or swinging in the porch swing.

You have unlimited dining options. Do you want to spend your vacation not doing more than turning on the coffee machine? You have many fine dining options available, with some of the best a short stroll from River Vistas. Do you want to unleash your inner master chef? The six-burner gas stove, top of the line refrigerator, full complement of cooking pans and utensils, unlimited counter space give you the perfect environment to dazzle your family with your culinary achievements! The open plan makes it easy to serve, with plenty of room for all at the dining table.

Walk through the historic district or stroll along the river at nearby Riverside Park. Enjoy nature at Ravine Gardens, within easy walking distance of River Vistas. Bring your pet! The back door has a dog door into the fenced yard.

Guests have access to the whole home, including the private dock!

Things to know:

- Age Restrictions: the registering guest must be at least 25 years of age and will be held responsible for all parties and/or guests of this reservation. The individual making this reservation must be 25 years old, must be present at check in, and must remain for the entire length of the reservation. We will approve via photo ID. Thank you for understanding!

- This property is dog friendly. We will allow 1 pet and it must be approved prior to booking. We will need to know breed and weight before approval. Thank you for understanding!

- Please note, we only supply starter packs despite your length of stay.
There is to be no smoking or vaping inside and/or outside of this home. If we find evidence of smoking/vaping, you will be charged.

AGE RESTRICTIONS: The registering guest must be at least 25 years of age and will be held responsible for all parties and/or guests of this reservation. The individual making this reservation must be 25 years old, must be present at check in, and must remain for the entire length of the reservation. Thank you for understanding!

Property manager

Beth Swaggerty

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,648 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals 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 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Beautifully restored home with river views & private dock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great sailing destination

We were only there a few days - we will book longer next year - Area rich in history
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

An Awesome Place on the St Johns River

Place was very beautuful, clean, spacious & had everything you need to enjoy a few days or weeks on the river with family & friends. We truly loved the convenent location to everything. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Osceola getaway

Everything about this place was amazing except for the last day and check out. I had spoken to a lady, i apologize i cannot remember her name, but she allowed our group an early check in and late check out, due to no reservations prior to or after. We left our things at the residence and returned by 11:30 AM or 12 noon to leave. Everything was already packed we just needed to change clothes and load up. The owner's brother had already been to the house with all of our belongings and started his clean out process. When we returned to check out is when we found this out. He abruptly pulled in moments after we arrived and was not the nicest fella. He was very pushy to get us out even after we told him we were approved for a late check out by 2PM. He then left the prooerty very hastily and sped off. Mind you his truck is not the most sound pleasing. Aside from that, this place is AWESOME!!! Definitely recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

The house has been renovated and is beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen is super well-equipped. Beds, pillows etc all comfortable. A few issues- the automatic lock didn’t work after letting us in, the garbage sat at the curb from Tuesday when we arrived until the pickup on Friday. The upholstered furniture has seen better days. I was afraid to sit on the two easy chairs. The mudroom where the laundry is is filthy. The management was very responsive and these issues were minor but I wanted to explain the 4s.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

HW

Best location in Palatka. Front porch sitting with cocktails overlooking the St. Johns. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Southside Baptist C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Pleased

Very nice and accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Location and View!

We had a wonderful time and the front porch view is phenomenal. Fishing from the dock was not fruitful but everyone had fun. It is an old house but very lovely. There are a few recommendations I'd make to owners/ property mgr but nothing that would prevent us from rerenting. Note, the front door sticks and 1st floor wood is warped, severely in some cases, which could hender an elderly person. Kitchen and bathrooms are very modern, which is nice. People left lots of spices, rice, coffee, tea, etc. It would be nice to have labels on remotes and light switches. It's a great location spot as you are 30- 2 hrs from a lot of tourist spots. It is a small, up and coming town, with some great breweries, wineries, bars and restaurants within walking distance, as well as Ravine Fardens just a few blocks away us from re-renting; front door stocks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shrita K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfront Wonder on the River

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property on the St. John’s River. The home is very spacious with nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean home, great location

Peaceful location, huge home, plenty of room for everyone, check in process was super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful home in the perfect location for fishing and relaxing by the water! We also enjoyed our time on the front porch talking with the neighbors and learning tons of history on the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinger O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Party

It was wonderful to have a place so peaceful and cozy to sit around and reminisce with family we haven’t seen in a long time. Very clean and so easy to just sit back and relax. Loved the sunrise from the dock!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Palatka Downtown and on the River

Great house in a great location. The house was roomy and beautifully decorated / outfitted. We had 4 adults and had plenty of room to enjoy the premises. Great views of the river and early morning sunrises. Secure parking in the back and a fenced back yard. It was a short walk to dinner downtown and to the parks along the river in Palatka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing River View

This was absolutely the perfect place for our family to have enough room to sleep as well as entertain family and friends who lives in town. It also has many places for the kids to hang out, play games or even sit in solitude. The views of the river from both the porch and front window were picture perfect. We will absolutely stay here on our next trip to Palatka.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A family celebration

Spacious, clean and beautiful home that our family enjoyed to celebrate our granddaughter's first birthday and my son's wedding the following day at Ever after farms ( easy 23 minute drive) communication with host was great, and grocery shopping , plus more just 3 miles away. Highy recommend this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023