Waterfront holiday rentals in Alachua County

Unique Container "Caja Verde" 1 Mile UF & Downtown

Our home is less than a mile to UFHealth at Shands and the Malcom Randall Veterans Medical Center. We are a mile to the University of Florida campus. Amazingly, also a short bike ride (1-2 miles) to Downtown Gainesville. Close to Depot Park, art studios, restaurants, music venues, and theater. Nature parks close too. The bonus is we live on 2 acres, tucked back in a quiet neighborhood. Our pool is deep & cool; we have bikes to borrow. The container is perfect for a solo traveler, or a couple.

Lake Santa Fe Cottage #3 - 2BR 1BA, Sleeps 4

Spacious 2 BDRM 1 BA lakeside cottage on Lake Santa Fe in Earleton. Private and gated with direct lake access with six rental cottages. A peaceful, quiet space to unplug and get away from the daily chaos. If you have and boat AND/OR TRAILER during your stay there is a fee of $20 regardless of whether or not you choose to use our private launch. Please respect maximum number of overnight REGISTERED guests on your reservation. If others join your group there is a $15 per person fee per day.

Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF

Have fun OR relax at this fully renovated LAKE HOUSE w/BOATHOUSE and raised sunset deck only 30 mins to Gainesville! Sit back and and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake as soon as you enter the home or up close from the hammock swings in the boat house! 3 BR/2 BA plus converted air conditioned garage used as a game room with Ping Pong Table and TV, easily sleeping 8. The backyard offers a large deck with privacy fencing and lush landscaping with direct access to step right into the lake.

The Orchid of Lake Santa Fe

Melrose Bay on Lake Santa Fe This apartment is newly remodeled. It features new cabinets, new appliances, a private porch and lovely furnishings, WIFI and cable. Downtown Melrose is in walking distance with three restaurants (one is the famous Blue Water Bay), public library, post office, grocery store, dollar store and Ace. Bring your boat and launch at the nearby boat ramp. Lake Santa Fe is a recreational lake with clean spring fed water for swimming, boating, skiing and fishing.

Pro’s Nest Lodge 7 BR/7 Full BA for large groups

Gator Football base! For large groups! If in FL, make it a Staycation with your extended family. If out-of-state, come enjoy this beautiful location. Put your boat/jet ski in the lake & moor on our dock. Take a day trip to St. Augustine/Cedar Key/Manatee Springs State Park. So much room & privacy. Enjoy the lake, fish, swim, ski, wakeboard, relax. Visit U of F. A few rooms can accommodate parents & kids with multiple beds in the same room. This was a bed & breakfast so fully outfitted.

Lake Santa Fe Estate Home

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space on beautiful Melrose Bay. Walking distance to the restaurants and shops of downtown Melrose, close to Melrose Bay Park and Lake Santa Fe Park, minutes by car to UF, Keystone Heights and Gainesville. The house boasts beautiful lake views throughout, a spacious modern well stocked kitchen, open and very functional floor plan, large master suite with walk in closets and attached master bath, wonderful screen porch with outside eating.

Fernbank on beautiful Lake Alto. Laketime Getaway

Visit this beautiful, tranquil lakeside spot for an amazing getaway. It's a six acre property, an inspiring place to study, write, or get work done with fun things to do while on a break. Swim, kayak, canoe, paddle board or enjoy sitting on the dock. Visit the barn for basketball, ping pong, and corn hole. It's a studio apartment with a private bathroom and beds for four, plus two couches and air beds available. Note: This is an upstairs apartment.

Pileated Place

Welcome to our A-frame cabin, nestled in charming Old Florida Woodlands. It’s complete with two cots, a hinged wall/awning, fire pit, lounge chairs, a hammock, and a picnic table. From this soft pine-needled space, enjoy the view across the pond, go explore the seasonal garden, feed the fish, and meet our farm dogs. Mostly, enjoy ease and reconnection nature encourages. Please note this is a primitive site. Weather and the like are in flux. <3

Lakefront Retreat Apartment Remodeled, Premium Bed

Private lake home on Big Lake Santa Fe is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy gorgeous sunset views. The rental unit is an upstairs separated apartment. It has a cedar interior with a cabin feel has recently been renovated with new appliances, flooring and updated bathroom with walk in shower. Bring your boat to cruise the lake or fish and tie up at our dock. Enjoy swimming, water skiing, fishing or just relaxing on the deck.