Places to stay near Osceola National Forest

Farmhouse & 17 acres! Room to Roam by River/Parks

Welcome to The Farmhouse! This adorable 2 story sits on 17 beautiful acres ready to explore. Themed décor makes this house unique. Stocked with all the comfort & amenities of home. Large porch with grill and xl picnic table, fire pit, gazebo, & 2 car garage. Bring your own dirt bikes/OHV. About 1 hour from Jax airport, minutes from many trail heads, the Suwannee River, Big Shoals State Park, Stephen Foster State Park, fishing, Bienville Outdoors and 11 miles to Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park!

1920 Carriage House on Riverfront Estate- Weddings

1920 Carriage House on lush private estate. Renovated and charming! Situated on secluded, majestic 6 acre riverfront property on the St. John’s River. Enjoy park like grounds filled with azaleas, ancient oak and hickory trees, dripping in Spanish moss. Sit back and watch and listen to hawks and bald eagles overhead! Wake up to a magical sunrise each day! See the manatees lazily grazing! Bass Pro Shop shot their Spring Catalogue here! Owners home is on the property and they are always available

Family Treehouse on The Santa Fe River

Our front yard is the Santa Fe River. Come enjoy a nature retreat in this cypress log home! Right by Tree House spring and nestled between two state parks, but less than five minutes to downtown. Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation or recreation, our home offers both. Take in the scenery and catch your dinner from the riverbank. Recline in the sunshine on our dock (12’ x 12’). Keep an eye out for otters! It is a two hour float downriver to Poe Springs, Rum Island, and Blue Springs.

Papa Joe’s Lake House

Quiet little piece of heaven on earth. Enjoy the lake, sit by a fire, enjoy the nature God has provided in our sanctuary on Pickett Lake. Boat ramp is 100 yards down the road. 4 kayaks, canoe, and paddleboard are provided, all of which can be launched from the house. Fish from the dock or explore the lake. Use the grill or take a short drive to Branford or Mayo and enjoy some of the restaurants. Come boat, fish, or swim in the lake or just enjoy the lake view. Outdoor fire pit includes wood.

Charming Lakefront Log Home

Welcome to your perfect lake retreat! Located on a no public access lake. This charming log home has a private dock and boat ramp suitable for launching your boat for fishing or skiing. There are kayaks on premises for use. This is an ideal location to enjoy North Florida’s lake life with family, friends, or work retreat. Includes a fully stocked kitchen, covered porch, fire pit, gas grill, and WiFi if you feel the need to plug in. NOT suitable for parties or events. NO loud noise, please.

Ichetucknee Springs Log Cabin (Hot Tub)

Ichetucknee springs log cabin is the closest Airbnb to the world famous springhead of the Ichetucknee Springs / River. This beautiful fully custom, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, authentic log cabin. (Tucknee Inn) has beautiful wooden animal carvings and river tables throughout the house. Outside, relax in the hot tub, or tell campfire stories in our custom built firepit area. The cabin also boasts a huge custom rock shower, a large loft that acts as a second living room, and spacious bedrooms.

Loft Apartment/studio/kitchenette /porch

3 Miles from I75 exit 414 .studio apartment w/ porch over barn. Fire pit with wood available. Grill. Hammock swings under oaks. Stalls available. Close to riding/hiking trails in O'leno State Park. Close to springs for tubing/kayak/canoe. Ichetucknee Spring State Park, Ginny Springs, ++. Also 15 minutes from Santa Fe River and paddling/kayak/canoe rentals . Diving excursions available in High Springs. Quiet setting w/ pastures and grand daddy oaks.

Stylish Private Studio | Walk to UF

NEWLY RENOVATED | WALK TO UF | PRIVATE STUDIO Stay in a stylish mid-century modern studio just 0.5 miles from the University of Florida—perfect for game days, campus visits, and graduations. Located 2 miles from UF Health Shands and HCA hospitals, ideal for medical stays. This private, detached guest house features modern finishes, natural light, a kitchenette, mini fridge, Smart TV, fast WiFi, and workspace. Quiet, central location near UF and downtown.

Pamela's cabin

Design this space thinking about the comfort of enjoying nature. Enjoy tranquility, rest and peace. It is a cabin with an excellent location, for a stay or a getaway to the Springs. A dream range, with a back door that takes you to a space where you can watch a night full of stars. My favorite part of this space is the soaking tub designed for taking a relaxing bath with doors closed or doors open so you can have visual contact with the outside.

Tranquil river cabin with a 1950’s vibe

Watch evening sunsets, have cocktails on the dock or around the fire pit, enjoy boating the St Mary’s River, or bird-watching from the river room of this secluded space. Stargaze from the backyard (no light pollution here!). A boat ramp is nearby for boat launching. (Tie your boat up at our dock during your stay) 45 min. from Jacksonville Fl 45 min. from Fernandina Beach Fl 20 miles to Cumberland Island Ferry 25 miles to Okefenokee Swamp

Enchanted Forest: a Magical Luxury Studio

Lost to time, at the end of a long forgotten forest path, where dappled sunlight outline trees, moss, and stone. Enjoy the luxurious richness of satin, velvet, chandeliers and candles. Looking to escape, we’d love to share the path to this hidden destination in Historical Riverside. This petite studio is equipped for work travel, date night, solo escapes, or longer vacations, this enchanted forest destination is right for you.

Cabin in the woods, less than an hour from a city

Escape the business of the city in a matter of minutes, not hours! Enjoy rocking your cares away while overlooking a beautiful tree lined 5 acre pasture and still be within an hour of Jacksonville and Gainesville. Perfect for a getaway or private stay while working or visiting friends. We are 8 miles from Lake Butler, 36 miles from Ginnie Springs, 35 miles from Ichetucknee and 33 miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.