Friends and I were kayaking the southern part of the Suwannee and needed a home base on the river. We enjoyed our stay. The place is definitely retro but itâs on a great piece of land on the river. The dock and boathouse were awesome to relax on and the yard is plenty big. Beds were comfortable as was the living room. Everything in the house was clean and a lot of space for us to hang out in the evenings after being on the river. Wi-Fi worked great, which was good because there was no cell signal. If we ever decide to kayak down that way again we would definitely look into staying again.
Great location
Great river view
Loved the raised screened-in dock porch.
The house could use some updating. I dont have allergies but found house seemed to trigger a runny nose situation while there.
The property was beautiful and well cared for. The house was also very well cared for. The area is a very quiet and private place. We would absolutely love to rent this property again just not through Vrbo. They were the only horrible part of the experience. Property however is definitely a five star for my family and I.
What a perfect place to disconnect from everything and relax!! The owners are wondering host and neighbors. We're already looking forward to our next visit
I wasnât going to give a review at all, I was raised if you donât have anything nice to say then keep to yourself. The owners are next door and I mean next door, they see and watch everything you do. They have stuff in the rental so they are coming in and out all day. And they are watching you the entire time as well as their neighbors across the street. Itâs truly unsettling. The house is old, needs lots of upgrades. The kitchen and the cabinets are gross, the bathrooms are even more so. The beds are hard as rocks. The back yard is great lots of area to play corn hole and stuff but you have the owners right there. We never had more then 7 spend the night but she thinks we did bc he knows better then us. If you donât mind someone in your business 24/7 then signup for this place otherwise I would pass. I have been a customer of Vrbo for years and this is by far the worst experience. To be accused of things that never happened, I mean how could I hide anything they were right there. The house had no issues when we left. I did what was askedâŠI think someone is just finding a way to keep her security deposit.
We looooved this house! Would stay again in a
heartbeat. Clean, spacious and "Old Florida"!
Lots of outing opportunities close by and within about an hour's drive from the property.
Rustic River is a retro property sitting on bank of the Suwannee River in a remote area which is what we were looking for. Plenty of good restaurants in area within 20 - 30 minute drive, great bike trails and golf at the throwback Chiefland Golf & Country Club. The house is campy but very serviceable and met all of our needs. Mary Beth and Joe are great hosts.
The house is very clean and sleeps 7 very comfortably. It has a great screened dock on the river which is very nice and relaxing. The location is very close to springs and restaurants. Owners were very friendly and accommodating.
Iâm a huge fan of the Suwannee River experience, the opportunity to comfortably share that with my friends and family is all made possible with the Retro River Retreat!! I will definitely bring my tribe back year after year!!
Relaxing place in a quiet neighborhood. Loved the boat house and fishing off the dock. Close to several springs we visited. Great restaurants nearby. Rented a boat one day for trip on the Suwanee.
All about the porch, the water, and the round dining table!
We spent a quiet few days with our family on the most serene river. Visiting the Suwannee River was on my husband's bucket list, but there are very few places to stay. Mary's place came up as as retro river retreat and we booked it. It was like walking back in time, not only the home but the scenery. Many Florida waterways are packed full of boats and people but not here. It was absolutely beautiful on the water. And Oh! the porch! so wonderful to sit and have coffee in the morning while my boy fished his heart out. We spent our evenings, after the sun went down around the table playing games. Three bathrooms and three bedrooms was such a find for my large family. The house looked like I had just walked into my Grandmother's home 50 years ago. Everything was clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with pans and utensils. WE will definitely be back!
The place was very well kept and clean, the views were beautiful, and the host was wonderfully kind and very accommodating! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a beautiful quiet stay!
A comfortable house that is very clean and has a great boat deck on the river. Plenty of seating both inside and outside. Adequately supplied. Owners are friendly and available to help.
The place for nature. Plenty of experiences available...river, hiking, nearby springs, and base to adventure into the surrounding areas. Also great for downtime from everyday life. Host are available and gracious. Look forward to another stay in the future.
For our family our stay was an extremely peaceful getaway on the Suwannee River. The home was a very nostalgic place. It reminded me of my grandparents home growing up. It is a very roomy home. All 6 of us were spread out with enough room. The home has everything you need.
Amazing views, spacious, amazing boat house/dock; had a great time!
We loved our stay here! The house is very roomy and really well stocked in the kitchen and other amenities. The boat dock is fabulous! House was very clean, furniture was really comfortable . Communication with the owner was excellent. The views of the river were so relaxing and just beautiful. It is a bit off the beaten path, but that is part of its charm. Boat ramp is very close. Highly recommend and we will stay here again if in the area. Thanks Mary Beth & Joe! :)
Wonderful location.
Liked the " well distributed " house plan.
Nice folks.
Enjoyed the stay despite inclement weather.
Make sure you're prepared to be nearly "off grid"
This was a wonderfully peaceful place to get away for the weekend. The house was clean and spacious, and we loved relaxing on the dock and enjoying the river views from the living room!