Located on Williamson Creek, this spacious retreat offers ample opportunities to unwind. Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding trees from the 20'x24' patio deck or cozy up by the fire pit with available fire wood. The private dock allows for kayaking and fishing, while four or more kayaks are available for use.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature
This upper unit can lodge up to 8 people comfortably. There are 2 private bed rooms with queen beds & a living room with a queen sleeper sofa, a couch and love seat. In the lower level, there is a unofficial bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa and an armoire. The living area is over 1800 square feet.
The living room is HUGE - 15'x33'. Can really spread out and make a large group of people comfortable. For dining there is a 60"round table with 6 chairs, there are two couches and a love seat for plenty of seating to view a 65" TV. The entire length of the living room has windows overlooking the lower patio, and allow sun in all day, and also a view of the large backyard.
The backyard is mostly shaded, surrounded by trees and a 6' privacy fence. It features a private dock on Williamson Creek. It is both sunny and shaded through the course of the day. There is 20'x24'patio deck & a fire pit with available fire wood for use.
The upper patio has a table and 4 chairs and has sun most of the day. There is also a Kamado Grill (similar to Green Egg) as well as a Weber charcoal grill.
The lower patio has a table with 8 chairs and has sun most of the day.
There is a fire pit and fire wood most of the time.
There are horse shoes to set up and play in the open space.
The property back yard is located directly on Williamson Creek, which in only a short distance will empty into the Cedar River. The private dock which can be used to either fish or launch a kayak. There are 4 or more kayaks, paddles and life jackets available to use. Guests can fish off this dock as well. The dock water depth is 3-5'.
If you decide to bring your boat, you can park it in the driveway or in the front yard. There is the Curtis Lee Johnson public boat ramp one mile away. Directly across the street from Curtis Johnson Boat Ramp is the American Legion which has a private boat ramp, which you are allowed to use if you are a member That Legion Post also has many other features as well such as Outdoor Tiki Hut with Live Bands, Large inground pool, campgrounds and parking for boats and trailers.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Dock
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Non Smoking Inside!!!
Smoke anywhere outside
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Gym
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
All Pets are to be in a crate, at all times when inside the home. There is a crate provided. Failure to comply will result in a forfeiture of deposit.
No Parties, of any kind. There can be up to 8 people stay overnight at the home & there can only be a total of 8 people at the house at any time.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must be in crate at all times.
Outside roam free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Just block spiral staircase. Otherwise OK.
Events
No events allowed
Gatherings up to 12 people.Only 8 overnight guests
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non Smoking Inside!!!
Smoke anywhere outside
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Gatherings up to 12 people.Only 8 overnight guests
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Westside, a neighbourhood in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Cedar Hills Shopping Center and Paxon Shopping Center. Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts and Hands on Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Jacksonville travel guide
Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa
2 min drive
Rascalls
15 min walk
McDonald's
9 min walk
Country Cabin Restaurant
11 min walk
American Legion Tiki Bar
3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature located?
Located in Westside, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cedar Hills Shopping Center, Ceder Point Marina and Sadler Point Marina. Ortega Yacht Club Marina and Lakeside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature Reviews
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Our stay was absolutely amazing! The house was clean and very welcoming. The owner was very communitive upon arrival. The back yard was great! My kids enjoyed kayaking. Lots of wildlife and we even made friends with the geese that hang out there. We even named them. Frank and Glenda. Lol
My family and I stayed at this home for Thanksgiving, and although the house is a bit dated, we absolutely loved being there. It truly felt like a home away from home. We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere, the spacious front and back yards, and the beautiful, large kitchen. Some of our family joined us both on Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and everyone loved spending time in the backyard by the lake. We would have gone kayaking right from the property, but it was a little too cold during our stay.The owner was amazing and kindly allowed us to check in early. Rachel, the host, was very accommodating and communicated with us so well. Whatever we needed, she was there—quick to answer both calls and text messages.Our 3 days in Jacksonville for Thanksgiving were truly wonderful. We’re already looking forward to our next family gathering, and we will definitely stay at this home again if it’s available. Thank you to both the owner and the host for making our stay so special.
Wonderful place to stay. The ability fish, and canoe was really nice bonus! There is plenty of space to relax. I highly recommend and hope to stay here again in the future!
The house was nice, big space and nice kitchen, it was a great central location to everything in Jax. The neighborhood was nice too. Our family enjoyed it, thanks!
Me and my family had to find a place to stay last minute because our new normal is it going to be ready. This house was clean, and relaxing!! The price per night was the best by far!!! My family and I cannot wait to see you there again!
We had a great stay here. The house is in a fantastic location that is convenient to many things, or you can sit back and relax in the back yard on your own private dock. The owner made sure we had his contact information and made it clear he was availble should we need anything. We look forward to coming back, thanks!
We had a good time tucked away in Jacksonville. The location was within a short drive of everything we wanted to do. The owner reacted quickly to my SOS, when I locked us all out of the house. The neighborhood is very quiet. Good experience for us.
We enjoyed the house very much. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. All new appliances in the kitchen. We loved the fire pit in the back yard with plenty of wood to enjoy a fire on a cool night. Beds were very comfortable. Tim was immediately responsive to any contact with him. We enjoyed our stay very much and will return if we are in the area.
Quiet neighborhood. Great driveway for multiple cars. Plenty of towels and extra sheets. Appreciated the two laundry baskets and large drying rack. The basement sofa bed was uncomfortable, but we had brought a foam mat, and that made it okay. Tim took care of things right away when we let him know the wifi wasn’t working. Thanks, Tim!
This was a great house and very comfortable. It was private and had a nice dock on the river out back where the boys were able to fish. Almost everything is provided. We needed a potato peeler and couldn’t find one so had to buy one, they also only provide 4 rolls of toilet paper and 1 roll of paper towels and with a family of 4 for 6 days that was not enough. Some squeaky wood floors in the rooms but it didn’t bother us. The check in process is the only complaint I would have. There were no online instructions so I wasn’t 100% sure we had a house to rent. I had to call VBRO to get the phone number for the owner. Once I got ahold of him he was very helpful and answered every question I had about check in. I would stay here again if we go back to Jacksonville!
We stayed here for two weeks while moving across country and waiting for our new home to be completed. It’s a nice big space. We had the upstairs. There were renters in the basement unit too who were very nice (but a surprise as we didn’t know someone was living in the basement when we rented the house). We were working from home while we were there and had plenty of space and more than one choice of where to set up our work stations. Our dog loved the front yard (unfenced). While we could have used the fenced backyard for him, the people downstairs used it too. Not a problem and they were very nice but we thought we’d have the entire yard, front and back, to ourselves. There are kayaks to use for the creek. We did not use them but the people downstairs used them often. Great quiet neighborhood. We walked our dog early in the morning and after dark and felt extremely safe any time. Tim was great. Very responsive. Showed up at the property a couple of times but never bothered us. He would take garbage cans out and came over to make sure wewere hurricane Ian ready (never bothered us but he had helpful tips). We would definitely stay again if we needed a place in Jacksonville.
So our stay was awesome here at this property!!! We've used VRBO a lot in the past as well as other property rental websites and/or companies and honestly this is one of the smoothest sailing trips that we've had. We did have a hiccup the first night we were there with the bed but the property manager fixed it right away so it was pretty awesome to have that happen and see how quick he responded to issues. 😁 We will definitely be staying here again in the future not to mention the backyard is amazing 🤩🤩 I wish the weather was a little bit better so that we could have utilized it a little bit more but all in all it was definitely what we were looking for. I even have a one-year-old that just started walking and in the beginning I was terrified honestly because of the fireplace and all the hardwood floors at the property. At home we have carpet but in my opinion it helped him learn to walk a little bit better by being on that hardwood floor, and he didn't get hurt at all. The only thing that I would change about it is when we got to the property the bathrooms were still dirty there was still piles of sand and dirt on the floor but I know that's not Tim's fault. He doesn't do the house cleaning. And I think that maybe a small baby gate at the top of the stairs would be great. Or at least have the option to put it up like maybe have one in the closet to make it a little more friendly for families. But that's the only things that I would change. But I also know that hardwood floors throughout a whole house are very hard to keep up so I had no problem cleaning before we left. In order to kind of help Tim out because he was such a great property owner! 🥰
Complete relaxation? Ty Tim for allowing us to enjoy your home!
Loved the stay. Tim was very professional, thoughtful, great customer service, Even the neighbor was very helpful with the kids while they were fishing by giving tips, type of bait, the best time to fish, so they wouldn't get bored and actually enjoy the experience! Very grateful and would definitely recommend this location to friends and family. My wife and I have stayed at several of these locations and this just became my 2nd favorite!
The home was perfect for 2 guys working in Jacksonville downtown area.
The owner Tim was very easy to communicate with and helpful.
Very quite neighborhood and large property on the canal.
Our short, weekend stay was absolutely perfect. We wanted to do a special zoo trip with the kids and it couldn’t have been better. We were only 20 minutes away from that and 50 minutes from St. Augustine which we decided to do on Sunday. The kayaks and outdoor fire pit were enjoyed by all. We definitely will be back.
Check in was super easy, property was nice, plenty of wood for the fire pit, having kayaks and life vests was really cool. Overall it was a great place. There are a few things that were a little bothersome but could be overlooked if you don’t mind. The master bedroom headboard shares a wall with a giant living room tv on the other side, so if you are a light sleeper just know you probably want to pick the other bedroom. The house is older so very dusty and the full bath needs a lot of love. So if you are looking for upscale perfection, this one isn’t for you. It comes across as a well lived in home. The owner will show up at any time without notice and also his workers as the are converting the bottom of the house into an apartment so that was a bit disappointing because it took away all privacy knowing at anytime there will be someone coming or going so that was super awkward. Scared the kids a bit too when they would be downstairs in the makeshift room and hear someone through the sliding door. So again, if you are mellow and laid back this is perfect!! If you are perfect and want perfection, not for you.
Had a great time at this west side location. Having access to kayaks on cedar river was a plus to this property. Location to NAS Jax was ideal. Property owner was nice and accommodating. Would definitely stay at this location again in the future. Thank you Tim!