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Kingsley Lake Home w wide lawn, dock, central air, 4 kayaks. Near Camp Blanding

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Miscellaneous
Fitness facility
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Kingsley Lake Home w wide lawn, dock, central air, 4 kayaks. Near Camp Blanding

If you're looking for a special oasis to spend quality family time in one of Kingsley Lake's original homes, you've hit the jackpot. If you are working at Camp Blanding for a week or a month, even better! Our lakefront home has a large lawn, tons of personality and anyone that visits will find serenity, peace, and beauty nestled among live oaks dripping with Spanish Moss.

Kingsley Lake is one of the cleanest, most beautiful lakes in Florida, with a white sand bottom. The house is just down the street from Camp Blanding, a couple of miles from historic Starke, FL, where you'll find restaurants, a movie theater stuck in time, and everything you might need if you forgot something at home.
We're about 45 minutes from Jacksonville shopping, culture, and sports, including the Jaguars (football) and Armada (soccer), and about the same distance from Gainesville - where you can go watch the Florida Gators play at the stadium and, much more. Whether you are working, going to a football game, or visiting family, this is the perfect place for quiet respite.

The house has 5 bedrooms, 9 beds (plus toddler bed), a large dining room, a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable living room with a computer, free WIFI and cable, and best of all a large enclosed porch with windows all around to enjoy the lake view. The porch has plenty of room to eat, play games, or sit on a rocker and watch the children play on the wide grassy lawn.

The dock has plenty of room for everyone to chat, read, have lunch, swim and/or sunbathe. There are 4 kayaks available for use, and nothing beats an early morning jaunt around the lake when the birds are chirping and everything else is quiet.

In event of rain, we have a large living room and, of course, the porch for relaxing. You'll find a big-screen TV with streaming capabilities and a computer should you have to check in to the office.

We only accept groups of 10 or fewer, and ask that you be respectful of this lovely old home and honor its 10 guest limitation. It's great for a large family, or a crew doing work in the area but if you are looking for a place to have a larger gathering, this is NOT the house for you.

PLEASE reserve our home with the actual amount of guests you anticipate to avoid surprises on either side.

A few notes:

1. There is no public boat launch on Kingsley Lake at this time and no ability to launch any boats, jet skis, etc., from our home.

2. The 10 guest limit is strictly enforced, and you will be asked to leave if you have excess guests or cars (whether day or evening or overnight). Please remember and respect this limitation.

3. The property manager and several other tenants live in homes on the property who you may (or may not) run into on the dock infrequently during your stay. There's plenty of room for all.

Thank you for your consideration of our home. We look forward to your visit.

Property manager

Suzann Beckett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Maximum of 10 people & 3 cars at any time.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

House
Family Home on Amazing White Sand Bottom Lake
Nostalgic Lake Home perfect for Family Getaway

About the neighborhood

Map
Kingsley Lake, FL

What's nearby

  • Kingsley Lake - 7 min walk
  • Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - 2 min drive
  • Starke Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive
  • Orange Park Mall - 33 min drive
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Powell's Dairy Freeze - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Timbuktu Lounge & Package - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Country Club Woods - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grouper Gregg's - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsley Lake Home w wide lawn, dock, central air, 4 kayaks. Near Camp Blanding pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kingsley Lake Home w wide lawn, dock, central air, 4 kayaks. Near Camp Blanding?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kingsley Lake Home w wide lawn, dock, central air, 4 kayaks. Near Camp Blanding?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Kingsley Lake Home w wide lawn, dock, central air, 4 kayaks. Near Camp Blanding located?

This family-friendly Starke vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kingsley Lake and Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park. Starke Golf and Country Club and Shands Starke Regional Medical Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Kingsley Lake Home w wide lawn, dock, central air, 4 kayaks. Near Camp Blanding Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Urboy_ p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kingsley lake
We loved the house and would totally do it again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A post wedding retreat
Everything was great & well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Me and my family 9 of us total absolutely loved this place. The house had plenty of room for all of us and it was stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen and even toys on the back porch for the kids. The dock was great for laying out, fishing or just enjoying the beauty of the lake. We had such a great time we’ve already booked it for next summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We will definitely do this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house Great lake
House was exactly as listed, everything was clean. Had a great time with our grand kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

Very homey and property manager very accommodating and helpful!
It was a great family retreat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Place
Very nice property with plenty of room for family on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E., St Augustine Florida usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home
The home is lovely and the beach area is perfect for our young ones to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake House Getaway
Was a great location close to Jax for a weekend getaway. Love the house and area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, beautiful, charming and large house - perfect for a memorable family gathering
The house is full of charm but with a modern, well equipped kitchen - plenty of comfortable beds and sitting spots - the lake views are amazing and dock space is also great for sitting and watching sunrise and set - we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house
We had a much needed family retreat at this lake house, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

frederick h., Tampa, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beckett Lake House
We loved the location and view. The dock was perfect. A very relaxing and comfortable timeless lake house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Darryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great Property
Great property for families. Plenty of space in the house and on the dock for everyone. Also had a very nice shore line where kids can play.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Family vacation
We had a great time. The dock was amazing. All the grandkids skiied for the first time (except the 2 yr old). We love vacationing on Kingsley Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy M., Wichita

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake front property
Enjoyed our time at the lake and kayaking. My granddaughters loved playing in the lake and on the sand area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
This property and lake are beautiful & if you like old nostalgic homes this is the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront property
Had a great time swimming and jumping off the dock. Kitchen is very well furnished. Love the property and old home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Randall R., Saint Johns

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House
Spacious lake house. Plenty of room for large families. Dock and Kingsley Lake is amazing. Definitely will refer friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E., St Augustine Florida usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Engagement pictures
Beautiful. It was wonderful for the owners to allow us use of the doc for our daughter’s engagement photos. Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kayla W.

Fabulous relaxing time!
We booked this home last minute and had a fabulous relaxing time! The dock had plenty of room for everyone to sit back, relax and enjoy the end of summer! We brought our boat and we were able to dock it right there and enjoy time on the water. Wonderful week with family! The enclosed porch was very nice and we enjoyed most of our meals sitting out there looking out at the water! Would recommend this rental to friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

tara h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation celebration
Party of 6-7, all adults and everyone felt they had their personal space. Lake was beautiful, sunny days. Loved the dock and summer porch. Many hours reconnecting over games, water tubing and chilling.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D., SHINGLE SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kingsley Lake for the 4th of July
We stayed for a month around 4th of July this year, 2021, and it was the best vacation we have had in years! We lived on the dock and let the kids swim, fish and play every day. The property owners and manager were quick to respond and easy to work with. We would highly recommend this house if you want to have a great time on the lake. Will most certainly book again if they will have us. Big thanks to the owner and property manager for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this lake house multiple times over the years when it was rented by owner.
This is a Great Lake house! The dock is the perfect combination of shade and sun, perfect for little children on the beach area. The house is old, but clean, plenty of room for everyone comfortably. The mattresses are not very comfortable, but it’s fine for a short stay. The bedroom downstairs had a broken bed, broken bedside table that was taped together and a rather large hole in the headboard that we noticed on the last day, because we didn’t use that bedroom. Perfect downtime, water was lovely and the kids enjoyed watching the drills with the army across the lake. Fun was had by all, we would definitely love to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lara C.

Beautiful lake property but needs more amenities
This house was plenty of room for our family of 8! The dock was amazing and Lake Kingsley beautiful. This house was also child friendly with sturdy gates at both ends of the upstairs. You had to bring your own linens which was extra packing and expense since I didn't have a queen or double at home. Also would have liked an extra kayak and/or floats available. Otherwise, the kitchen was well stocked and property clean. We also enjoyed the short walk to the park with playground, tennis and basketball court!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, stately home.
My family rented this Kingsley Lake home for a long weekend of fun and relaxation. Little did we know that Tropical Storm Cristobal would "dampen" our plans. :) It rained just about the entire 3 days we were there, but that did not stop us from enjoying lots of time on the porch (completed two puzzles!), cooking and eating tons of delicious food from the (extremely) well-stocked kitchen, relaxing on the dock ( a big portion is covered and made for the perfect place to stretch out and read and listen to the rain), and naps in this old house were the best because of its tin roof! Suzanne answered every one of my questions promptly, and property manager, Yama, was super-friendly, even when she had to leave her job to help me out on check-out day - I locked my cell phone in the house! :(
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020