You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful huge lake home & cottage! ☀️
Welcome to our fantastic lake get-away. Nestled in the quaint community of Kingsley Lake, this is your home-away-from-home. The main house is three bedrooms and two baths with sofa beds and a sunroom with daybeds. Covered walkways will guide you to the cottage that sleeps 3 with a full bath. Everything has been fully renovated in 2013 and is completely modernized but still has the lake-life feel to engulf and totally relax you. In the house, just some of the things you will enjoy are Sleep Number Beds, 5 HD Direct TVs, WiFi, a deep-seated copper tub and true hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy fishing and boating year round, or just simply lounge in the hammock or porch gazing at the lake. Relax at several different sitting spots in the gardens surrounding the house to watch the Bald Eagles that are perching year round. If you are the fisherman, remember that over 14 lb largemouth bass have been caught in Kingsley Lake the last two years in a row. Bottom-line, must see the attached pictures to fully understand the beauty of this property.
Property manager
Dawn Strickland
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms
Shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Dining room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Games
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Near laundromat
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the lake
Near a hospital
Things to do
Fitness facilities nearby
Tennis on site
Jet skiing nearby
Power boating nearby
Golf nearby
Water skiing nearby
Swimming nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water tubing 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)
General
Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Property is also known as
Huge Gorgeous Kingsley Lake Home!
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Come stay at BEAUTIFUL crystal clear Kingsley Lake! Starke
About the neighborhood
Starke, FL
What's nearby
Kingsley Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
Gainesville Raceway - 39 min drive - 46.7 km
Jacksonville Naval Air Station - 41 min drive - 47.4 km
University of Florida - 43 min drive - 53.2 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Whiskey River Saloon - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
The Downtown Grill - 9 min drive
Beef 'o' Brady's - 9 min drive
Sonny's BBQ - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful huge lake home & cottage! ☀️ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful huge lake home & cottage! ☀️?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful huge lake home & cottage! ☀️?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful huge lake home & cottage! ☀️ located?
This family-friendly Starke vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kingsley Lake and Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park. Lake Crosby and Shands Starke Regional Medical Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Beautiful huge lake home & cottage! ☀️ Reviews
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Our family had a Great Lake vacation this year ! We grew up at Stricklandd and Kingsley lake and it brought back a lot of great memories we will do this again in 2024!
It always such a nice time coming to Lake Kingsley and being able to stay at this location. It is so comfortable with big groups and everyone has an amazing time.
Best spot on the lake, beautiful home with plenty of room for everyone and everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. Perfect swimming area for the young kids. Everyone had a great time and we Hope to book your beautiful home again in the future.
The pictures do not do this home justice. Perfect for a large family, It is so beautiful, and so comfortable. My family made wonderful memories that will last a live time.
We had a fantastic stay at Dawn’s property. We have stayed in a few houses at Kingsley lake but this one has by far been our favorite. The home is exactly how it is listed. It is very clean and well appointed and set up perfectly for a family to vacation together. Everyone in our group is looking forward to staying again next year!
Clean, inviting, homey and just plain a great place to spend our days enjoying the surroundings. All that we needed was provided. Didn't catch any fish but enjoyed the many boat rides. We enjoyed much food and played many games on the long table. A great time was had by all.
Betty B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sandy and David (married 47+ years) 22 children and grands M., Just moved to North Florida - Tallahassee, FL
Our family enjoyed 10 days at this beautiful home. Some in our group have vacationed on Kingsley Lake for over 60 years and it never disappoints! The Strickland's place made this year especially wonderful! This is not a "property" it is truly a home and you can relax just as if you are in your own! Everything you need to cook for a large family is there in the big kitchen with ample space for everyone to work or just hang out together! It is an easy walk to the water and there are stairs into the lake, not just a ladder! You will find everything is just like the pictures and the landscaping is beautiful! We DID catch fish right from the dock - even our five year old! We skied, wake surfed, tubed, floated, visited and had what everyone (ages: 5, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 35 37, 39, 39, 48, 52, 68, and 70) agreed was THE BEST! Thank you!
Sandy and David (married 47+ years) 22 children and grands M.
The home and lake were beautiful as always. Great weather to enjoy a late summer vacation with family and friends in a tranquil setting. We enjoyed the screened porch most evenings and found the kitchen well-equipped to feed our group. This was our third stay in this amazing home. Thank you!
Bernita B.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandy and David (married 47+ years) 22 children and grands M.
We have stayed at this property several times over the years and it never disappoints. Our grandchildren absolutely love it and we do also. This house had everything you could possibly want for a great time on the lake. We hated to leave.
This is our third stay at this home. We love the layout and the lake house feel. It is always clean. The dock is as good as they come with plenty of room under the cover of shade. Dawn is very accessible to answer any questions. We will be back.
Second stay at this property and couldn't be more satisfied. The hosts are outstanding and the home and the lake couldn't possibly be any better. When our grandchildren arrived ( 4 and 6 year oleds) they immediately remembered this house from last year and exclaimed "this is my favorite house and my favorite lake". I agree with them wholeheartedly.
We had another great year on Lake Kingsley! We have been coming to this house for probably 15 years or more. The house makes the lake vacation so relaxing and enjoyable. We look forward to it every year!!
We absolutely love this fabulous home! Around every corner, there is a reminder of the Strickland family history. Dawn has a gift for choosing decor that is unusual and wonderful!
You don't need me to tell you this home is beautiful - you can see the pictures (and they don't do it justice!) It's comfortable,
well stocked, and suitable for any group. The owners are accommodating, maintain exceptional communication, and are so friendly that I feel as if I've borrowed a friend's vacation home each time we visit. I've rented this house 5 times, each time in fall/ winter months and enjoy it as much as anyone could during the warmer seasons. While the lake is the attraction, the home is the real star. We are always content enjoying the view from the kitchen, the porch, the deck, or the dock in any kind of weather.
We will return to this property every chance we get. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
We celebrated my Mom’s birthday. We had family from all over the US converge on Kingsley Lake and could not have asked for a better experience. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house is very well decorated and homey. I can’t express how much we loved this stay. Thank you!
If you are thinking about renting this place, DO IT!
My grandmother lived on Kingsley Lake when we were growing up. Our happiest memories growing up, were made on this lake. So, my cousins and spouses decided to rent this house to make more memories. We were blown away! The house is beautiful! So accommodating. Lots of sitting areas. There was 9 of us. We never felt like we were crowded. The kitchen has everything you need. TV is cable ready so that we could watch football. We even watched some of our home videos in the DVD player.
The lake is like no other lake in Florida. Super clean water. We swam all week! We can not wait to go back!
Thank you Mrs. Strickland for sharing your home with us!
Our family has gathered at this wonderful lake home for many years. We so look forward to lake week. All generations enjoy and strive to come for a day, a night or a meal together. The home is lovely and comfortable at the same time and has many options for gathering in small groups or finding solitude. The home, grounds, decks and dock are everything you could ask for in a lake retreat. We so appreciate the owners and the home they’ve created and share.
This property is on a crystal clear lake with a dock and awesome swimming area. The house had ample sleeping accommodations for my family of fourteen. The large kitchen and big tables were ideal for cooking and seating when eating. Long story short, my family absolutely adored this place and want to come back next year. If you want to see the sun rise over the lake every morning with your coffee this is it!
By far one of the BEST places we’ve stayed!!! We could not asked for any better communication with the property owners if needed. Our Family had ages from infants to elderly adults and the sleeping accommodations suited everyones needs. The true meaning of a Lake House ♥️ We will definitely be back!
Dawn & Mark, Thank You!!!!