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Grand Opening Special~Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat!

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Private kitchen
Living area
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Living area

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Place, Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Town Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayport Naval Station
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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

Grand Opening Special~Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat!

Grand Opening Special!! ~ Reserve your stay by September 15, 2026 and receive 10% back in cash and a yummy gift card to Chowder Teds or Billy Jack's down the street! Reservations are good through December 2027!!! Bring the whole family to this fully equipped cottage conveniently located, with lots of room for fun & boat or RV parking ~ close to beaches, boat ramps, State Parks and much, much more!
Great location for fishing tournaments at Sister's Creek and the Jim King Boat Ramp.
This 3-bedroom cottage is perfect for your escape to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Inside, guests find three comfortable queen beds and two full baths, one with a tub/shower combo and the other with a spacious shower.
The cottage stays cozy with central heat & air, making every season enjoyable.
Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat is fully updated and furnished for your comfort and enjoyment ~ you will feel like you are at Uncle Harry & Aunt Hilda's home ~ they just aren't there but all the comforts are!
The huge back yard offers off street parking and will accommodate boats and RVs (no RV hook ups tho')
We are located on a series of 8 islands ~ tho' you can't always tell when you cross over from one to another ~ and have very little shopping nearby ~ just 2 convenience stores; however, we will be most happy to pick up groceries for you or meet your delivery driver and put everything away prior to your arrival if you would like. Just give us a day's notice, please.
There are 2 really good restaurants in the area, Chowder Ted's is a neighborhood favorite~an older diner on the water with great food, reasonable prices and friendly staff and we also welcomed the opening of Billy Jack's a couple years ago ~ a local favourite with BBQ, on the water, good food, mostly fried, good prices, fun staff. There are a couple other restaurants, too.
Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat is located about 17~20 minutes from the airport, River City Marketplace Mall, 10 minutes from the zoo and short minutes from quiet beaches and several state parks. A beautiful drive along the Ocean to Historic American Beach, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach.
There is a combination living/dining/kitchen fully equipped for your enjoyment ~ full sized stove, microwave & a dishwasher.
Each bedroom has a desk in case you need to get a bit of work done. One has a separate door leading outside to the driveway.
We have books and games.
There is a picnic table under the trees in the back yard, a Weber grill and a small patio table and chairs so you can enjoy your meals outside if you like.
Living room offers a comfy couch, tv and each bedroom also has it's own tv.
One bath has beautiful tile with niches in the tub/shower combination. The other spacious bath has a nice sized shower and a full sized stack washer and dryer. There is a door that opens to the back yard.
Wifi is in place.
Whether relaxing indoors or exploring nearby, this wonderful cottage offers a fantastic base for your getaway. Experience the magic of Jacksonville at our cottage.
Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat is located across the street from the St John's River and just minutes from the airport and downtown. Several of our world known medical facilities are nearby making this a peaceful respite from the stresses of medical care.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like 2 bathrooms and a washer in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with washing machine, 2 bathrooms, and shower
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 12 minutes by car from Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and 15 minutes from Jacksonville University
This cottage offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Jacksonville cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Trash containers located behind cottage ~ blue top is for trash, yellow top is for recycling ~no pizza boxes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No loud noise or boisterous activity to disturb neighbors.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

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
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.

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