Boats & Floating Homes (Sanford, Florida, United States)

Scenic Floating Cottage for a Weekend Getaway near Orlando, Florida

Sanford, Florida (United States)

Floating Homes

1 unit

4 guest capacity

Private Bathroom

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Description

Kid-friendly
Private Barbecue

This scenic floating cottage is a cozy upscale getaway that floats right on the water of the scenic St. Johns River near Orlando, Florida. Glampers wanting relaxation, replenishment, or exploration will find the environment they need in this magical cottage. Featured on Tiny House Hunters on HGTV, the cottage provides all of the amenities of home and is sure to delight glampers. Bathed in natural light, the cottage grants glampers stunning views of the water from every nook and cranny.

The cathedral ceilinged living room has hardwood floors and embraces the outside. Its French doors expand the living area to include the protected front porch. A double sofa bed, electric potbelly stove, TV, and versatile work/dining table grace the charming cottage too.

No ordinary boat galley, the fully equipped kitchen meets the needs of the casual to the gourmet chef with a five-burner gas stove, a full-size side-by-side refrigerator with door ice dispenser, dishwasher, granite counter tops, and tile back splashes. A microwave, toaster, utensils and dinnerware are included. A gas grill on the back porch provides glampers an outdoor cooking option.

Walking up the stairs leads guests to the carpeted loft bedroom with a queen-size bed, walk-in closet and stained glass window. The loft is air-conditioned. Guests need only open the shades and screened windows to enjoy the gentle river breeze. The cleverly outfitted bath has a full-size shower, flush comfort toilet, and storage space for linens and toiletries, as well as a view-catching window.

The French doors to the front porch open the cottage to a full view of the marina surrounded by local forests. With four comfortable chairs, guests of the cottage may choose to sit for hours simply enjoying the quiet peace of the marina. Guests can watch boaters come and go from trips up the lazy St. Johns River or to Lake Monroe to visit Sanford.

Turtles swim to the cottage to greet the guests and to be treated to the dry kibbles of cat food stored in the pantry. Catfish and turtles playfully spar for the food. An occasional manatee can be seen from the porch. Herons and egrets are common sights as glampers share the lovely outdoors with feathered friends.

1 Queen-size bed
1 Sofa bed
Linens and pillows
Electricity
Running water
Hot water
Wi-Fi/Internet
Cell service
Heating
Air conditioning
1 Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Hairdryer
Sink
Towels
Toiletries
Private Kitchen
Cooking basics
Fridge
Coffeemaker
Tea kettle
Microwave
Oven
Stove
Dishwasher
Toaster
Icemaker
Freezer
Fan
Desk
Dining table
Private Lounge/Living room
Outdoor pool
Parking
Private Barbecue
Deck/Patio
Outdoor furniture
Satellite/Cable
Television

This cottage rental is designed with comfort and efficiency built into 550 square feet of living space, seemingly larger with a cathedral ceilinged living room, complete with overhead fan and French doors opening to the covered front porch. Glampers may choose to sit for hours, enjoying the peace of the marina while observing boating activity and wildlife. Relax on the porch and watch the turtles and catfish swim to the porch hoping for a cat food kibble treat, stored in the pantry for guests to reward the wee critters. In addition, two kayaks are on the dock for the exclusive use of glampers, and guests also have access to the marina's laundry facilities, pool, deli, restaurant, and poolside bar. When the restaurant is closed, guests may take their own food to the pool.

Kayak/Canoe rental

There is a wonderful deli serving breakfast and lunch. The hosts will even deliver to the cottage. Boat rental at the marina is discounted 15% for guests. of this accommodation

Location + Surroundings

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Terrain

National Park
Forest
Lake
Beach

Local services

Supermarket

Entertainment

Antiquing
Movie theater
Shopping

This picturesque, floating cottage rental provides a magical space to relax, replenish, and explore, and is located in a full-service marina cove, where the scenic St. Johns River and Lake Monroe join in Sanford, Florida. Bathed in natural light, the cottage assures glampers views of the water and surrounding forest from every nook and cranny. The forest and waterways are home to numerous wildlife species including herons, bald eagles, owls, egrets, ibis, limpkins, and numerous songbirds. Gators, deer, and raccoons are also in the immediate area.

Old Town Sanford with its historic 19th-century buildings and cobblestone streets is close by. Stroll down the streets to enjoy unique restaurants, art galleries, unique shops, and pubs. Lovely towering oaks draped with Spanish moss surround the restored Victorian homes. Trek a couple of blocks to Riverwalk, Sanford’s lakeside promenade with gazebos, benches, and shade aplenty to watch the boat activity, the sunrise, or the sunset.

Nearby beaches, such as Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach on the Atlantic Ocean are less than an hour away by car. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey are not to be missed and are within an hour's drive. Merritt Island, near Titusville, is a gateway site for the Great Florida Birding Trail and sits adjacent to the Canaveral National Seashore. Located in the city of Maitland, the urban environmental Audubon Center focuses on the rescue, medical treatment, and rehabilitation of Florida’s raptors with the goal of returning them to the wild. For those seeking major urban influences, the city of Orlando, Orlando International Airport, and Disney World are within an hour's drive from the marina.

Hiking
Swimming
Boating/Sailing
Fishing
Wildlife watching
Biking
Stand-up paddleboarding
Water sports
Kayaking/Canoeing
Golfing

Glampers can relax on the porch while watching marina activity, or venture out by kayak or boat to observe the richly scenic views and wildlife of the St. Johns and Wekiva Rivers. Guests of this cottage receive a 15% discount on boat rentals. In Old Town Sanford, guests will find a medley of great restaurants, shops, and art galleries, with a monthly "Alive After Five" event with music, food trucks, and art walks. Sanford also has the picturesque, mile-long Riverwalk, lined with shade trees, gazebos, and swinging benches where visitors can relax on the grass under the sun.

The area is a delight for bird-watchers with a plethora of varieties in beautiful surroundings. Nearby Merritt Island National Refuge and the Audubon Raptor Center are each within a 90-minute drive from the cottage and offer a world of wildlife observations. Boating upriver or driving to the Blue Springs and Crystal Springs areas offer unique opportunities to see and swim with manatees.

While the peace, wildlife, and beauty of the river location are the major draw to the cottage, those who covet a metropolitan excursion can motor to the greater Orlando area, with large tourist attractions like Universal Studios and Disney World in just an hour. The metropolitan Orlando area is extensive, with hundreds of restaurants, music venues, museums, art galleries, and sponsored city events to choose from. Guests of the bungalow can also venture into the Black Bear Wilderness Area or take advantage of the many foot and bike trails nearby.

Guests have full access to the marina swimming pool and coin-operated laundry facility.

Check-in: 04:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Infants allowed Under 2 years old
Children allowed 2-12 years old
No smoking
No parties
No events

Accessibility & Safety

Safety

Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Smoke detector
Alarm system

Cancellation policy

24-hour free cancellation

Thirty: Cancellation is free up to 24 hours after your booking is confirmed and at least 30 days before check-in.

Details

Additional Information

Pets, other than service animals, are not welcome.

As this is a floating cottage, parents of toddlers should contact the host prior to booking.

There are stairs with a sturdy handrail to the loft bedroom. The cottage is not suitable for guests with mobility limitations.

The cottage is strictly a non-smoking environment, indoors or on the porches.