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Cottage on River

St. Johns apartment in Fruit Cove area

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A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, string lights, and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A living room with a sofa, a blue armchair, a TV, and a coffee table.
A living room with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a door.
A rustic wooden kitchen with a sink, a small refrigerator, and string lights.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Place, The Champions Club at Julington Creek
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mandarin Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cimarrone Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Johns

Fruit Cove stay.A stay at this Fruit Cove apartment places you within 6 miles (10 km) of The Champions Club at Julington Creek and 9 miles (15 km) of Kijiji International. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mandarin Park and Golf Club at South Hampton.
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What's nearby

  • The Champions Club at Julington Creek - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Mandarin Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Golf Club at South Hampton - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Cimarrone Golf Club - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • St. John's Golf and Country Club - 20 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Chubby's Wings - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Cottage on River

Guest cottage situated on 2 acres overlooking the Saint Johns River! The attached main house is our residence, however we are very respectful of your privacy. Shared areas are the dock, pool and cabana.
The space
The cottage is a 2-story private attached apartment. Downstairs includes kitchen, dining, bedroom (king bed), bathroom, laundry and living room.

Upstairs is the kids loft with two enclosed twin bunks, bathroom and a playroom. The loft includes a 42” smart TV, and is a cozy spot for children. Please make note that the upstairs ceiling height is low (6 feet) and both rooms are open to the bathroom so there is not a lot of privacy.
Guest access
The cottage has its own private back yard space with tiki hut, for grilling and relaxing. The cottage’s shared spaces and amenities include dock, pool, and parking. 2 kayaks, a canoe and the pool cabana are all available for guests to enjoy.

This area is secluded, but close to shopping, grocery stores and restaurants.

*Dock was damaged in last hurricane. Limited Dock access.*
Other things to note
Hosts live on the property, but are very respectful of your privacy. Smoking is allowed outside.

*Dock was damaged from last hurricane. Limited dock access*

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cottage on River to the airport?

This apartment is 26.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cottage on River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Cottage on River offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cottage on River?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but bestbet Orange Park (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cottage on River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cottage on River?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Cottage on River have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Cottage on River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Cottage on River to downtown St. Johns?

This apartment is 8.4 mi away from St. Johns.

Cottage on River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Gorgeous setting, so much space and the hosts are very quick to respond
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay to visit St. John’s area the hostess was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for us, we were here for our granddaughters 1st birthday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem. Peaceful, comfortable and relaxing. The host was very considerate and helpful. The cottage was perfect for our family of 3. If we're back in the area, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful …
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious unit, beautiful riverfront location, friendly host. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little getaway! This cottage was so cute and had everything we needed while we moved out of our home! Beautiful property also. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

leanne C.

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

Nice waterfront stay

Very nicely equipped and decorated. Perfect size for a couple (& even a few kiddos in the upstairs bunk rooms).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The house was cozy and perfect size, they had everything you would need for your stay.we spent a lot of time on the dock fishing and just hanging out on the patio. Only issue was gps had a hard time finding the house and it was not clear if we were at the right place. We texted the owner and they gave us perfect directions and we settled in quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

cozy and peaceful

Property owner is friendly and helpful. Cottage is nicely equipped, peaceful and has beautiful views. We recommend this location and will return again when visiting St. John’s.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the home, although we weren't there very much. It was clean and comfortable. The description says the upstairs is for kids and it definitely is. One of us slept up there, which was fine, but ceilings are low and it's less polished than downstairs. I would return to the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Owner seemed very nice, and property itself is AMAZING!!! However, the unit is in need of some maintenance & cleaning. And the entire dock really needs to be roped off for safety. The listing mentioned the dock having hurricane damage, but most of the walkway was rotten with very soft boards. My family was looking forward to fishing off whatever part of the dock we could use, but none of it was safe. And the concern wasn’t related to hurricane damage, but structures are not being maintained & rotting. But a gorgeous piece of property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ernest m.

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

All Good!

Just what I expected, couldn't be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

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

Comfy and peaceful

The cottage was just right for me and my 2 teenagers (15, 19). We were out and about the JAX area for 5 days. It was always a joy to return to the cottage and chill between events. The hosts are gracious and friendly. I had interesting conversations with each while relaxing by the pool. They made their property welcoming for me and my family. What a treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 46 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wally M.

Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2025

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