St. Johns River Retreat in Welaka

If you are looking to escape winter and enjoy some refreshing outdoor activities, look no further than Welaka, FL. Our new two-bedroom condo, scenic river front on the St Johns River, also known as the Bass Capital of the World, is the perfect place to retreat and have a perfect vacation!  We are located in central Welaka, on the St Johns with a private reserved boat slip and a free public boat ramp less than a mile away.

Spacious two-bedroom condo is completely furnished, sleeps 4 with comfortable king-sized bed in master bedroom, queen-sized bed in other bedroom, small private deck, linens, full-service kitchen, dishes, utensils, pots/pans, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, vegetable steamer, electric can opener, and blender.  Clubhouse with pool located on premises.  The boat slip is equipped with electric and water. Parking for boat trailer. Unit accessible via elevator.

Located in central Welaka, on the St Johns with a private reserved boat slip, and a free public boat ramp less than a mile away. 

Beaches 38 miles
Daytona 55 miles
Jacksonville 56 miles
Ocala 44 miles
Orlando 69 miles
Live Oak Golf Course 5 miles
Ravine Gardens 18 miles
Palatka 15 miles

Tour the wilderness and see alligators, birds, and manatees, or fish for various types of fish.  Lots of big bass, brim, and specs caught right from the dock.  The Ocklawaha River, Rodman Reservoir, Ocala National Forest, De Leon Springs State Park, and Seven Sisters Islands are nearby.

Antique shops, arts and crafts shows, flea markets, and outlet mall shopping centers are only a short distance away.  St. Johns River Community College, Florida School of the Arts offers many free performances. Several local restaurants within walking distance.

Local Senior Friends and other groups have numerous on-going health and fun activities and outings, and local Over 50's Club and other groups have weekly and/or monthly dances. Churches of all denominations are within driving distance.

Rental rates includes water, electricity up to $100/month, cable tv, and weekly trash/garbage pickups, regular yard maintenance.

 $600/week
$1250/month
$1000/month (3 or more months, $3000)

All rates include cleaning, taxes, and other fees except as noted below.
·    An additional fee of 4% of the total rental cost will be added to
payments made using PayPal.
·    An additional charge of $15 will be added for reservations made less than 14 days prior to arrival in order to mail keys by Express Mail.  Reservations will be held for 7 days and require a deposit of 50% of the total reservation cost. Confirmation will be mailed out showing receipt of deposit, dates of stay, and balance due. The total amount for the rental period, including a security deposit of $250, is required 45 days before arrival. For reservations over one month, a $500 deposit is required to hold the reservation; 50% of total payment will be due 60 days prior and the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to arrival date If the reservation is made within 30 days of arrival, full payment is required within one week of booking. When we have received full payment, we will send you an instruction packet with directions to the condo and  information about the area; keys will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to arrival date. All payment should be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check, or money order.

For cancellations made more than 60 days prior to arrival, a $50 fee
will be retained unless the unit can be rented for that time period.
Cancellations made 60 days or closer to the arrival date will result
in 50% forfeiture of money unless the unit can be rented for that
time period.

Refunds will be processed within 30 days of the date of
cancellation. Refunds will not be made for late arrivals or
checkouts prior to the original departure date.

Refund of the security deposit will be sent following the week of
checkout, once inspection for damage/repairs is completed and keys
are returned.

Pets/Smoking: Sorry, due to severe allergies of some of our guests
(and owners), neither pets nor smoking are allowed in our unit. The
security deposit will be forfeited if this is violated.

Keys will be mailed approximately two weeks prior to arrival and
after final payment is received. Keys shall be returned by mail.
Security deposit will be returned once keys have returned. Lost or
stolen keys will be charged to the guests at a rate of $50 per key.