Relaxing Getaway on Florida's St Johns River! | House in Astor

10.0 (69 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Astor House | Relaxing Getaway on Florida's St Johns River!

2 Bedroom House in Astor

This beautifully decorated and modernized 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home is situated on a deep water canal right off the St. John’s River. We are surrounded by Florida's Ocala National Forest and our many beautiful springs. It's a fun retreat with plenty of activities available! Fishing is awesome! You can fish off the dock in the backyard, on Lake George, Lake Dexter, the St. Johns River or in our many creeks and springs. A photographer’s delight! You will find miles of hiking, and off -road vehicle and horse trails throughout the forest. Bring your boat, kayaks and canoes. We have room for your vehicles and trailers on the property. A public boat ramp is only 5 minutes away by road, 10-15 minutes by river. Hunt for deer and wild turkey in season. And in the off season, check out the pistol, rifle and skeet/trap shooting range in the forest. By the way, we are a golf cart community. Bikers, fishers and boaters are welcome!
The Villa is also within an hour to many of Central Florida’s attractions including Disney, Universal and the beaches on both coasts.
And, within a few miles, you can dine at Drifters Bar & Grill (formerly Blackwater Inn), order pizza delivered from Pizza-Over-Yonder and have breakfast or lunch at the Rose Garden or Sparkys. If you want to eat in, groceries are available from the Triple Z market or the Dollar General Market.
Our local VFW Post 9986 has a restaurant/bar, welcomes everyone and has plenty of activities to keep you busy.
Astor's brand new Public LIBRARY has all kinds of special activities scheduled every week from painting classes to line dancing lessons! Check it out!
Astor's brand new and free RECREATIONAL PARK contains: pickle ball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer field, football field, baseball field, children's playground, covered pavilion, a DOG PARK and bathrooms. (See the attached pictures)
Spend a long weekend, week, or the season with us. Whatever your indulgence, your comfort and privacy is our main concern.
Amenities:
• 2 bedrooms/2 full bathrooms
• Sleeps up to 6 people
• Large master bedroom with king bed and walk-in closet
• Second guest bedroom with a queen bed
• Sleep sofa in living room with a real queen mattress
• USB power ports throughout the home
• Wood laminate floors with area rugs
• Central heat and A/C
• Huge shower in the master and shower/bath in the main bathroom
• Hair dryers in both bathrooms
• Comfortable living room with a 55" flat screen TV with Google Play
• DVD Player with a huge selection of DVDs
• Flat screen TVs in both bedrooms
• WI-FI - High speed wireless internet throughout home
• Huge selection of puzzles, board games and playing cards
• Large work desk with USB power ports
• Large kitchen with breakfast bar and dining table with USB power ports
• A fully equipped kitchen with a full size stove, oven, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, drip coffee maker, blender, juicer, toaster, 1.5 quart crock pot, 3 quart crock pot, coffee grinder, waffle maker, milk shake maker, and full size refrigerator w/ice maker plus all necessary cookware, dishes, utensils, and flatware
• Full size washer/dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• Bed linens, blankets, bath and beach towels included
• A large covered screened porch overlooking the dock and water.
• Tables and chairs on screened porch
• Pool table and cornhole
• Outdoor seating on dock and patio
• Please know that the yard and dock are shared with the adjacent rental
• Outdoor seating on dock and patio (shared)
• Outdoor gas grill (shared)
• Patio fire pit (shared)
• Sea wall and dock space for boat tie-up. (shared)
• Fish cleaning station (shared)
• Public boat ramp nearby
• Trailer parking available on property (On the Villa driveway)
• Fish cleaning station
• Covered boat slip can accommodate up to 24 ft. boats
• Additional cleaning services available for a nominal fee.
• No smoking inside
• Not handicapped accessible
• Must be at least 25 years old to book
• Dogs (Under 50 lbs.) and service dogs allowed (An additional cleaning charge will be assessed.)
• Small (12 & under) family and friend gatherings allowed (Inform owner before gathering for permission)
• Please contain noise after 10:00 PM
• Please no parking on the front lawn. You will break the sprinkler heads.
Terms:
o Three night minimum stay.
o Discounts for full week and month(s) stays.
o Maximum stay: 3 months
o Guest agrees to take reasonable care of the premises and will be responsible for any damage beyond normal wear and tear.
o Guest agrees to pay for any linen, towels, dishes; kitchen, grill, etc lost or damaged during his/her stay.
o Guest will be required to clean up house, porch and dock by returning all furniture to its original position.
o If a dog is part of party, Guest will be required to clean up after the dog using waste bags and depositing used waste bags in the outside trash can.
o By contracting with us, Guest acknowledges that the premises has a dock into open water, all of which can be dangerous to unsupervised children and adults who are not careful, or don’t know how to swim.
o Guest will take appropriate precautions for the safety of all guests on premises, especially children. Please pay extra attention regarding the steps, porch and dock that all children and guests use due caution against accidents.
o Guest agrees to assume the risk of injury from the use of these facilities to him/herself and all other guests, whether child or adult.
o Only family or friends of Guest shall be permitted on premises- no sublet or assignment of this agreement is permitted.
o Guest shall be responsible for all guests and any damage caused during the stay, unless caused by Owner or Owner’s representative or agent.
o Guest agrees to lock house when not on premises for security.
o Guest will not park or allow guests to park on front lawn. Please also consider the neighbors on either side, when parking.
o If keys are lost, please notify owner as soon as possible.
o Any problems with the premises shall be reported to owner or designated agent immediately by Guest.
o Guest shall keep trash and garbage in covered containers provided. If long term rental, Guest will curb garbage cans Sunday night for Monday pick-up.
o Guest will comply with any reasonable rules established by Owner and provided to Guest.
o Guest will have exclusive use of premises during rental period, except for any required repairs, maintenance, governmental inspections, meter readers, lawn maintenance and Owner; all of whom shall be given access, as required.

Relaxing Getaway on Florida's St Johns River! is located in Astor. Relaxing Getaway on Florida's St Johns River! provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, TV, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, TV, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Relaxing Getaway on Florida's St Johns River! has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Astor has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Astor, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Boat on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • DVD player
General
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings;maximum event attendees: 10
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: dogs under 50 lbs. & service dogs only. pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Renee L.
Sep 3, 2025 09:45:29 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This is our 4th stay at Jody and Bob's lovely villa. We always enjoy our time at their lovely place. Thank you both.
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