Places to stay near Osceola National Forest

Riverfront Retreat (Ichetucknee) w/ Kayaks & Tubes

DIRECTLY ON the crystal clear waters of the Ichetucknee River, the Riverfront Retreat is a beautiful rustic home and the perfect place to find peace, rest & relaxation. Swim or go tubing on what US Travel News deemed as Florida's best tubing river. Private viewing platform with floating dock right on the water. 4 Bedrooms & sleeps 9 with ping pong & foosball and is perfect for almost any group. We offer tubes & kayaks for guests to use during their stay. After 5 guests, $25 per person, per day.

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.

Otter Landing on Santa Fe River, 13 private acres

Spend all the time you want at home in Nature relaxing or recreating. This unique treehouse home is set high up in the trees and on 13 acres of natural habitat on the banks of the Santa Fe River. The Santa Fe has so much wildlife, and we are near the famous crystalline Ichetucknee River and miles of public trails. We share our kayaks, a canoe, and many amenities for your stay. So go for a solo paddle, join local guide trips to various springs, or hike on the property and at nearby parks.

Rasa Tiny Home~ Stay & Tour!

Dabbling in tiny home living as a lifestyle choice or investment? We have created the perfect experience for you! Rasa Tiny Home by Simplify Further is located at our own Tiny Home Building Facility! When you visit this tiny home, you can tour multiple tiny homes on the lot, see different tiny home layouts, talk with the builders and owners of a tiny home building and airbnb business, get ideas for building your own tiny home or inquire about ordering a custom dream tiny home!

340 Red Rooster Lodge (log cabin)Hot Tub

340 red rooster lodge is an authentic, hand crafted log cabin located on over 5 private acres of land in the heart of North Florida's spring country, and only 5 minutes from the town of Bell Florida. Nestled among several cedar trees, is your family's next get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Sit around the campfire, or relax in the hot tub out back. The cabin is only 10 minutes away from Ginnie Springs, and 15 minutes away from Ichetucknee Springs

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.

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.

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.

Tiny Container House! 3 minutes away from Springs

🏞️ Escape to nature! Just 3 min from Ichitucknee Springs and 20 min from Ginnie Springs, this studio shipping container offers A/C, heat, a full bath, and a large deck. Enjoy a private acre with a sauna, firepit, and shaded deck. Hammock, camping chairs, and snorkeling gear provided. Please note: This is a true escape into nature — Starlink WiFi available. 🌿 LEVEL 2 EV (Grizzl-E Classic, Level 2 ) yours to use.

Cute Cottage on 85-Acre Farm

Reconnect with nature and your loved ones when you spend a few days on our 85 acre hobby farm in a newly renovated 2 bedroom cottage! The kids will love our free range chickens, mini cows and horses and you are welcome to explore the pastures and surrounding woods, or bring your fishing poles to try for some catfish from our small pond.

Fenced yard, pet friendly. Near I-75 and I-10.

2 bedroom house, that can sleep 4. Living room, kitchen, a full bath, and laundry room are available to guests. We are pet friendly. Fully fenced in backyard with a doggie door. 1 mile from I 75 and 12 miles south of I-10. Close to Ichetucknee Springs, Stephen Foster, and Big Shoals State Parks. Gainesville is 40 minutes south.