Cozy Historic Cottage on a Private Island / Real Old Florida/Close to Springs!

Originally built as the "cook house" for this 1890's home that at one time was a winter retreat where the owners arrived by paddle boat. This cabin has been lovingly upgraded and restored with a kinds of fun details. You will enjoy a view of the jungle out your French doors from the kitchen or the bedroom and are welcome to enjoy the sunrise on the dock or our big front porch as well. 15 minutes boat ride to some of Florida's most famous natural springs, go fishing off your own dock, do a little hunting, ride bikes, hike the island, or just sit in a rocking chair on the porch with the lake view or the jungle view - this private island is for you. Located just a 15 minute boat ride from the famous Silver Glen Springs and Salt Springs. We have bikes and a canoe available as well. Guest access GETTING ON AND OFF THE ISLAND Bring your own boat or water taxi for departure and arrival is $50 (Roundtrip). Additional $50 for pickups after sunset / $100 after 9pm - 11pm. No pickups after 11 pm. The trip one way is approximately 8 minutes unless you prefer to go slow. You will park your vehicle and and we will pick you up or you can launch yourself. Besides departure and arrival we would be happy to taxi you anywhere you would like to go for a nominal fee, it just depends on distance (time and fuel). Other things to note WATER FUN Boat rentals - Idle Awhile (Linda) or Renegades on the River (Cody) JETSKIS Available for rent at Renegades on the River about a 5 minute drive from the marina. CANOE On property, $30 full day.About pets:No pets allowed, service animals permitted.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:If more than 2 beds are used with a 2 person booking there is a $20 charge for laundry service..As we don't charge a cleaning fee your tidiness is VERY MUCH appreciated.,Please strip used beds and place used towels in a pile. Empty fridge and trash and please clean all used appliances..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 24.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 99,Events will incur an additional charge..