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Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to the serene lake surroundings at this Awesome lake house in Melrose. Enjoy a private beach, an easy boat launch on property, and great bass fishing or wake sports activities. The spacious main house has three bedrooms and two baths with a pool table for entertainment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville

Awesome lake house 20 minutes outside Gainesville, FL in Melrose. Boat launch on property, great bass fishing, and perfect wake sports lake.
- private beach
- easy boat launch on property
- sleeps 12
- pool table
- main house three bed rooms 2 bath (1 bedroom has a set of built-in bunks)
- guest house two bedrooms 1 bath

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON PROPERTY INSIDE OR OUT.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Pets are case by case at owner’s discretion

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Single Vision Inc. - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Etoniah Creek State Forest - 13 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Gold Head Branch State Park - 17 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 17 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stone’s Irish Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bay Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Flamingo Lake and Hart Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

10/10 recommend

The house and property are beautiful, clean and well kept. The owner was responsive and accommodating. We had a really lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY J.

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

Perfect

Lake Rosa is a hidden gem. Beautiful clean lake. Home is exactly as listed. We stayed Father’s Day weekends, plenty of room to accommodate the Family. Mike was a wonderful host and readily available if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023