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River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock

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Exterior
Interior
Dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Astor, FL
  • Place, Astor Recreation Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Astor Public Library
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock

Summary:

River Bend Lodge is a private lodge where your family/group occupy the entire home, boat bunkhouse/ gameroom. It is the Jewel of the St John's River. Its is a spectacular river front custom-built home designed to entertain and relax with your family/group. The very open floor plan features an incredible island kitchen that opens directly into the sprawling great room with full stone fireplace under vaulted ceilings with beautiful solid wood beams for those cool nights.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Ocala National Forest. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 6.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ocala National Forest and 10 minutes from Morrison Island
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing family holiday gathering on the river! Very clean, everything we needed, and great communication!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy check in, huge house for a large group, plenty of space, docking and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was perfect!! enough room for 5 adult couples and very clean, definitely will book this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Time Together

Another amazing holiday at the Riverbend Lodge!!! Perfect place for our family and friends to gather!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial weekend

Great place to stay with you family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Perfect location to access the springs, nice property that can accommodate multiple families with water access to bring your own boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Astor

Great home went with 18 family members lots of space to enjoy each other. Beautiful dock and property,wildlife everywhere osprey,gators, manatees,blue herons.We caught bass,bluegill,stingrays and an eel.Great location for all the local springs and beaches.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crappie fishing

Nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome House! - Awesome Location!

The house is HUGE with large bedrooms and the most amazing central living area and well-equipped kitchen. Right on the river with a huge dock and places for multiple boats. Our family LOVED staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

We go to Astor about three times a year for a three - four day fishing trip. The River Bend lodge made the trip so much more comfortable. The lodge is laid out with everything you need and is close to boat ramps & restaurants . We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is so amazing. I could come here over and over again.

This house is amazing. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing as always!

Another memorable holiday on the river and Riverbend is perfect for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

The house needs some tender loving care but overall the size of it - number of bedrooms and baths, the fireplace and dock on river were awesome. Our family truly enjoyed it....
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation

Perfect location, centrally located for boat lovers. Close proximity to Silver Glen Springs. The house is beautiful with plenty of room for our party! Owner was extremely helpful with any questions I had. Will book again in the near future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Retreat

Had a leadership retreat with our organization. There were 6 couples and the property was great for relaxing and meeting. Loved the setting on the river, and the well furnished indoor and outdoor spaces. I would recommend for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Backyard Family Wedding

This was the perfect location for our small family wedding. We got the whole weekend to enjoy our family and friends. Also the perfect backdrop to say “I do”. The owner was available for assistance when we needed him and was super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time with Friends

We have already rebooked for next time! Mark is always great with communication and the house is always ready as promised! It's a beautiful location on the St John's River!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of Room

There was 11 of us and there was plenty of room so every couple had their own bedroom and bath. That was wonderful! We also enjoyed the large dining table which allowed us all to sit together for meals and games. The living room was also nice and spacious with plenty of room for those who wanted to watch TV. Being right on the river was peaceful and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

beth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big with Great River Views

Loved the layout of this property. 5 rooms with king beds and private baths, great for multiple couples. There are a few additional features not listed, like a fire pit, grill and large Blackstone. The house is a bit dated but what we were expecting, pictures are true to the house. We really enjoyed family time, cooking in the large kitchen and wrap around deck! Sunrises were gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family reunion

Great location and wonderful layout for large family. Needs updating. Carpets are worn and home needs manor deep clean. Sent a couple emails to owner before and during stay but never received response. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Retreat

Riverbend is a beautiful, rustic retreat that we stayed in so that we could have all our kids back together after Covid 19 as two of them are first responders. The home is huge and everyone had their own space. We brought our boat but also used the pontoon so all could enjoy the fun and sun. We will be booking again. Thank you Mark for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful river home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This house was a great place. We were there for a birthday and dirt Track Nationals. It was close to the track. there was a lot of space for everyone. we BBQ and fished off the dock. We rented there boat and went to lunch on the water. we will coming back in the summer sometime. The owner was a great guy. Totally reamend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Refreshing and Peaceful Fishing Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at RiverBend and have already booked again for next year. The house is very spacious and has great views up and down the St Johns River. Wonderful dock to sit and enjoy a cocktail too. Thanks to Mark and his team for putting together a great place for friends and family to enjoy time together, but big enough to have private space and time as needed. LOL. We are already anticipating the fun our group will have next spring at RiverBend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away Spot

We returned this year to the beautiful setting on the St John's River. This home is as advertised and communication with Mark (the host) was great. The home has a beautiful view just steps away from the dock on the river. The kitchen is well appointed with everything we needed as well. This was not our first time here, and we have already booked again for next year. Each year, it seems that he is adding more features to make the home even better. We love the full size griddle on the porch too. Wish the weather was a little cooler this year, but other than that, it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022