Vacation rentals in Waldo

"La Grande" Retro Escape

Nestled on a peaceful 10-acre homestead just minutes from Gainesville Airport, this renovated 1976 Avion La Grande offers a perfect blend of retro charm with modern touches. Enjoy walking trails, abundant wildlife, and meet our pigs (litter born 1/24/26), chickens, and goats! Features include a retro kitchen, AC, outdoor deck, and eco-friendly compost toilet. Down a quiet dirt road yet close to downtown, UF, breweries, and nearby springs. Perfect for a unique nature getaway with modern comfort

Sunflower Acres Cottage

Cute, cozy, freshly remodeled, private guest house on a beautiful 5 acre farm. Enjoy your own backyard herb garden with privacy fence, picnic table and fire pit. New kitchen with gas stove, microwave, toaster oven, coffee-maker, and dining area perfect for enjoying meals. The bedroom is equipped with a smart TV, queen bed, & extra blankets. This country getaway is near the University of Florida (12 miles), Blue Springs (21 miles) Ginnie Springs (24 miles), and historic High Springs (15 miles).

Three Bedroom House on Private Scenic Lake Mable

Located on pristine (no gas engines) swimming and fishing Lake Mable, this cheerful home is the perfect spot for a fun filled family vacation or just a relaxing weekend getaway. Enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature as you sit and watch the sunset over the lake, roast some marshmallows over the firepit, or just relax by the lake with a fishing rod in hand. You may see Sandhill Cranes, Red-headed Woodpeckers, or even a few deer. Let your worries drift away and enjoy the tranquility around you.

Tranquil Lakehouse with Private Access

Welcome to a boater’s dream retreat in Melrose. Tucked inside a quiet cove, this peaceful lake escape is protected from wind and noise while offering incredible access for fishing and water sports. Launch from the private boat ramp, tie up at two docks, and clean your catch on site. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits just 3 miles from Historic Downtown Melrose and is within easy driving distance of Gainesville. Perfect for families, anglers, and guests seeking a relaxed lakeside stay year-round.

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.

Modern Cottage on Private Spring Fed Lake

Nestled on a gorgeous spring-fed private lake in the woods, our charming cottage is your ideal retreat. Whether you're dreaming of peace and quiet, a romantic getaway, or fun with your kids, this is the place to be! Kayak around the serene lake as you witness breathtaking sunsets, take a dip in the cool water or simply unwind amidst the beautiful surroundings. As night falls, gather around a fire and gaze up at the many stars lighting the sky. Come and create many cherished memories ☀️

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.

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.

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.

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 that has 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.

Harmony Oaks Guesthouse on Lake McMeekin

Enjoy a great getaway at Lake McMeekin. Ours is a beautiful spring fed lake with beautiful sunrises. A private dock with table and chairs is part of the package. Our guesthouse provides a spacious, comfortable, quiet, lake retreat in the country with 30 minutes of Gainesville, Ocala and Palatka. Bring a kayak or canoe... or some fishing equipment and fish off the dock or enjoy the area's many fishing lakes and springs.!

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.