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Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, BIG DOCK

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, BIG DOCK

If you are looking for family fun or unique adventurous vacation then check out the Suwannee River in North Florida. A boater's paradise and well kept secret among seasoned travelers and avid boaters. Anglers love to get to the fishin' hole quickly in the NO no wake zone hundred mile long navigable river. Speed boaters zoom by in the no speed limit smooth glassy waters where you will scarcely hit the wake of another boater. Away from the coastal beach crowds the river is a welcome refreshment in the summer heat. Fed by dozens of springs the Suwannee is highly protected and undeveloped. Skiers love the glassy, uncrowded conditions.

The State of Florida owns most of the riverfront and that makes it both special and secluded from crowds. You will find few homes and very few rentals on this river because of its protected status. See the 'Real Florida' Come see what inspired Stephen Foster to write the state song 'Way Down upon the Suwannee River'. See our website for more info.

Keywords: Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, Ichetucknee springs
Driving Instructions to 1389 NW 82 Ter, Bell, FL 32619:
Get to the town of Bell via 222 (last exit in Gainesville) or via Trenton (second Gainesville exit (Hwy 26.) Either way you will be in Bell on Route 129. After you reach Bell, find the Library. It will be on your right just past the Jiffy Store which is also on the right. Directly across the street is Strickland Ave. (Rte 342), take a left and go for 3 miles. You will come to the intersection of 341. Go straight across the intersection, you will now be on a dirt road. Continue for 1.1 miles then turn right. Continue 1.5 miles then turn left, go another 0.4 mile then turn right on NE 73rd Terr, go 0.7 mile bear left, go 0.2 mile bear right at fork. Continue 0.9 mile , then take a left on NW 82nd Terr. The house is approx .25 mile down on the right. Look for the sign at the driveway, “The Roys.”

Property manager

Kat Roy

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in house

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Water sports equipment
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Suwannee River Bobs River Place Fanning Springs Itchenetugnee
Suwannee River Bobs River Place Fanning Springs BIG Dock House
Suwannee River Bobs River Place Fanning Springs BIG Dock Bell
Suwannee River Bobs River Place Fanning Springs BIG Dock
Suwannee River Fanning Springs BIG Dock
Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, BIG DOCK Bell
Suwannee River Near Bobs River Place Fanning Springs BIG Dock

About the neighborhood

Map
Bell, FL

What's nearby

  • Suwannee River - 2 min walk
  • Bob's River Place - 18 min drive
  • Hart Springs Park - 27 min drive
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 41 min drive
  • Ginnie Spring - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Akins Bar-B-Q & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Burger Spot - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lou's Drive Thru - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Grande Ridge Winery - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Down Home Family Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, BIG DOCK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, BIG DOCK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, BIG DOCK?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, BIG DOCK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Suwannee River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sun Springs and Bob's River Place. Bell Library and Hart Springs Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, BIG DOCK Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!!! - dispute with the host
Host is trying to charge $50 extra for a cigar left outside. No burns and, looking at the picture, not sure it was ever lit. One “burn” on outside cushion. Again, from the picture appears to be ash that needs cleaned. These are the only incidents being alleged for this extra charge. Other than that everything else was fine. Great location and accommodations! Good communication with the host until the end. Get ready for that drive down the dirt road… It’s not too bad. Mixed experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 9 day stay
We have stayed on this property since 2007ish. We took a few years break as life happens and kids happened but they are finally old enough to go and enjoy it. We love staying here, it is very serene, I love the upgrades that have been done, all new carpeting, new bathroom upgrades, furniture upgrades. The owners are super nice, answer any questions quickly, we actually left things in the dryer and they are sending them to us. Can't ask for better place to rent. In addition to that, we go scalloping every year in Steinhatchee, a quick 45 min drive and we were there to scallop 3 days and then come back to the river to relax in the freshwater. Highly recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wesley D., Port Orange, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Great location for our yearly fishing trip. River water level was a bit high, but we still enjoyed our stay. Beautiful dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L., JASPER, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Favorite Place
This was our 2nd visit to this home. This place is perfect for mt family and what we enjoy doing together. Perfect home and location. We even had a place to safely park our pontoon for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Larry B.

Fishing on the Suwannee
We liked the house, but fishing was tough due to high Water. The house was fine. there were a couple of issues, but great communication with the Host resolved them.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place Awesome Dock
Great river house off the beaten trail. Awesome dock with all possible dock luxuries. Spent a couple days spring hopping on the river, mostly north of the house. Had to leave early due to hurricane Idalia. Oh well, plan to come back. Bell is a charming small southern town, Akin's BBQ is well worth it, prices are good and the food is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good
The property was nice. The dock is real nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
great time
every thing was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bob / Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
On the water
Deep in the woods, plenty of shade, quiet neighbors. The two-level, roofed floating dock is the centerpiece of this location. We spent most of our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend on the river
Rent this place for the screened porch and dock! That's where we spent most of our time. We watched sturgeons jumping in the river while we enjoyed morning coffee and sunset beverages on the dock. We paddleboarded on the Suwannee River in the morning and the Santa Fe River in the afternoon. This was a great location for that. The neighborhood was very quiet and we felt like we really got away from our routine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley D., Port Orange, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
River escape
Awesome dock. Great property. Very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best part was dock out on river, only stay there to sleep mostly
Had to clean coffee maker before use. Watch for coffee grounds on the inside top of coffee maker that needs cleaning. Ceiling fans in master bed room could of use a good dusting. Thanks for towels for showers because we flew and didnt have room to pack. First time staying at a B & B . All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
We totally enjoyed our visit. House was well equipped and clean upon arrival. Owner was responsive to questions. We highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy spring break getaway
Our spring break was unseasonably cold and although it was too cold to get in the river the house and fishing dock made for great fellowship with friends and family. Fishing off the dock did not disappoint as we caught several fish and even an eel. Definitely would return here in the warmer months when we can truly enjoy the river and springs!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gergana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great and quiet place!
We will be back. Thanks for the hospitality;)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suely S.

Swanee River stay
Excellent country style get away home. We really enjoyed the dock in the back of the house. My kids had a lot of fun! A few things that must be repaired — small amount of water coming out of both bathroom sink, bbq grill not working, and oven was not working. Overall, we really enjoyed staying in the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
we have stayed multiple times at this vacation home and we enjoy it every time.
Excellent, but don't waste your money on the renters insurance...its a scam and has nothing to do with the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness
River weekend
Great private and quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall was a good stay, we enjoyed our weekend
Only a few things i felt were not accurate. There are a bout 4 miles of dirt road to get to this location and it had been raining so that was a pain. We ended up driving around in circles to find the boat ramp because there isn't enough cell service to keep 'maps' on from the house to the boat ramp. The grill would not work (propane) and we had brought food specifically for the grill so ended up having to leave the property to make other arrangements for meals. The dock is very nice! The house is dated but it was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway
We had an absolute blast!! As someone had previously mentioned if you are not willing to be in the woods and secluded then this is not the place for you. We absolutely enjoyed the house, the dock, and the river. We spent lots of time jumping off the dock into the river and playing with our kids. This house is centrally located to all the springs that you could possibly want to get to. Can’t wait for our next visit to the Suwanee River.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice remote getaway!
Peaceful house with gorgeous views. The only thing I was thrown off was how remote it is and little to no cell reception. The property was clean, check-in was easy and had no problems during our stay. Our hosts were very responsive. Had great family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool house
Cool House awesome dock lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the Suwannee river !
Great location to many springs. Fantastic dock. Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liubit R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lot of fun!!
A little late review, I’m not good at this but I have to say this house is not update but it has everything you need for a wonderful river relaxing vacation. It’s excluded and private. We spend the whole weekend at the Floating Deck. Just cooking out and swimming. The view is amazing! For sure we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Chelsea R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location not clean comfortable stay.
Great location. Dock and porch were the best part. If it were not for this we would have left. The house needs updated. Beds and pillows were extremely old and flat with stains. Needs to be sprayed for bugs regularly. Had a spider crawl on us while sitting on the couch. Had a spider in the bed and also had a spider crawl across the counter while using the bathroom. (Not small ones either) The cushions on the porch had mold stains. Carpet throughout the house that makes it smell musty/dirty. 10/10 great dock 2/10 comfort of home 8/10 location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022