House in Osteen, FL

Cottage on the River

Cottage on the River

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Driveway in front of cottage
Main entry door
View from dock
Deck and cottage
Porch

Overview of Cottage on the River

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Osteen, FL
  • Popular LocationSeminole County Sports Complex23 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Johns Rivership25 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentral Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens32 min drive
  • AirportDaytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage on the River

Come discover old Florida at its finest! This newly renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage is located on the St. John’s River near Osteen, Florida. You'll experience peaceful days on the water in this cottage located on a dead end one lane road. Large open floor plan for easy living - living room, dining room and kitchen with island. Fully equipped kitchen for those days you simply want to stay in. Public boat ramp is a short distance down the road, so bring your boat, kayak or canoe and moor it at the cottage's private dock. Perfect spot to enjoy coffee and sunrises or cocktails and sunsets from the screen porch, outside patio or dock. Central air conditioning and new full size washer/dryer to make your stay comfortable. 20 minutes from Historic Downtown Sanford and the Orlando/Sanford International Airport and 35 minutes from New Smyrna Beach

Property manager

Wayne Deming
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Lower dock is for the guests boat. Covered dock is for owners boat

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Osteen

Located in Osteen, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sanford Museum and Art Affair Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Johns Rivership and Mayfair Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Seminole County Sports Complex. Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 23 min drive
  • St. Johns Rivership - 25 min drive
  • Lake Monroe - 25 min drive
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 32 min drive
  • University of Central Florida - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 28 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 19 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 18 min drive
  • Osteen Diner - 15 min drive
  • Airport Hanger Bar - 20 min drive
  • China Taste - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the River located?

This family-friendly Osteen holiday home is located on the waterfront, 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Lake Monroe Conservation Area, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pell's Citrus & Nursery and Fort Mellon Park. Mariner's Cove Park and Lake Jesup Conservation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lemon Bluff get-away
Met all our expectations. Secluded but not desolute. Lots of nice restautants in Sanford. Thanks for the coffee. Relaxing, welcoming ,cozy place to chill out along the river. We saw a manatee swim past our dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet on the river
Third or fourth visit to the Cottage on the River. I think that says it all. Reasonable fishing this year, cracking sunrises with fresh coffee to hand, late evening flypasts of the egrets and their cousins heading to roost. Plenty of birdlife but very few gators although we may have seen some if we could have made it across to the far side of the river. The big gentle manatees pass by slowly just like life on the river. We'll be back. Cheers, Willie and Marion.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time for reflection.
The cabin was exactly as shown online, well with the exception of having 2 stools that were perfect and the table outback on the porch was now located beside the door. I was also very comfortable and felt safe. Will be scheduling another stay soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay!!!
This is the second time we have stayed at the Blue Cottage. It would be more but it is so often booked up we can’t get in!! This is the third time we have rented with this host. His places are super. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute remodeled fishing cottage
Very relaxing stay. Sunrise views across the St John’s to the wildlife preserve were incredible. Very well equipped from the kitchen to outside seating. Plenty of parking for cars and boat trailer. We’d rent again.
Stayed 35 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wayne Deming

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It took 5 years of searching before we found this cottage. We completely remodeled the cottage .

What makes this property unique

A boat dock right out the back door with a public boat ramp available nearby.

Premier Host

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