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Escape to Lake Hutchinson and unwind at this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental. Boasting a fully equipped kitchen, a furnished deck with a gas grill, and on-site access to the lake for water activities or simply taking in the views.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Lakefront Nature Escape! Cabin in Keystone Heights

  • Bring Your Boat | Backyard Bonfires | Serene Setting

    Get ready to discover adventure during a stay at this 3-bed, 2-bath Keystone Heights vacation rental. Paddle around Lake Hutchinson right from the yard or head out to explore the area's state parks and preserves — the cabin is your gateway to Florida's great outdoors. No matter what the day brings, 'Deer Chase South' invites evening relaxation with a barbecue on the deck or drinks on the screened porch. Grab your spot on the lake today!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
    - Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
    - Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds

    INDOOR LIVING
    - Smart TVs, DVD player
    - Electric fireplace
    - Dining table

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Deck, outdoor dining set w/ umbrella
    - Built-in gas grill
    - Outdoor speakers, string lights
    - Screened-in porch, lounge seating
    - Private dock, paved boat ramp
    - Backyard, fire pit

    KITCHEN
    - Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
    - Keurig, blender, Crockpot, spices
    - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels

    GENERAL
    - Central heating & A/C, window A/C units
    - Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
    - Washer & dryer, iron & board
    - Free WiFi
    - Keyless entry

    FAQ
    - 1 exterior security camera (facing out)
    - No fence before lake

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Single-story home, 1 step to enter

    PARKING
    - Driveway (6 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - On-site access to Lake Hutchinson: boating, paddling, fishing
    - 11 miles to Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
    - 5 miles to Keystone Heights: coffee shops, restaurants
    - 27 miles to Ravine Gardens State Park: St Johns River
    - 51 miles to Ocala International Airport

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This single-story home requires 1 step to enter
    - This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced lake area
    - Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entryway. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Melrose, this cabin is on the waterfront. Starke Golf and Country Club and Ironwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waldo Motorsports and Thomas Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating. Visit our Melrose travel guide
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Keystone Heights, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake
    Santa Fe Lake
    5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
    Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
    18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Single Vision Inc.
    10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Etoniah Creek State Forest
    19 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Flamingo Lake
    21 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Stone’s Irish Pub
    8 min drive
  • Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill
    11 min drive
  • Subway
    8 min drive
  • Hardee's
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Nature Escape! Cabin in Keystone Heights pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Nature Escape! Cabin in Keystone Heights?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Nature Escape! Cabin in Keystone Heights?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Nature Escape! Cabin in Keystone Heights located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Santa Fe Lake and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Etoniah Creek State Forest and Flamingo Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Lakefront Nature Escape! Cabin in Keystone Heights Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great stay

Stay was great perfect location, beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandi F.

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

Comfortable and clean

We stayed several days; relaxing and looking over the lake really fit the bill.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

Quiet getaway

Keystone Heights is a wonderful small town and this Lakefront cabin is a gem. It was perfect for the family to enjoy quality time together but also able to spread out for solitary moments. The view and the back porch can’t be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james t.

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

Lake Hutchinson Keystone Hts, FL Cowford Elliott

Nice. Very nice. Growing up across the road from Lake Hutchinson, on Lake Opal, 1964-1974, made the visit to Lake Hutchinson nostalgic to say the least. Beautiful place & great amenities here. The Lake Hutchinson views and the Spanish Moss waving in the Oak trees rekindled fond memories - while sitting indoors, watching the sunrise from bed, or sitting outdoors on the deck. Unfortunately, it was cold outside, but the cabin is well heated. I’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice but no customer service

Property was nicely maintained. House was nice with good quality furniture and a cold A/C (important in FL). The lake was beautiful and neighbor friendly. Cleaning crew was a little sloppy (dishes weren’t clean and zero extra toilet paper). I tried several times to reach the management team but they did not respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph U.

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

Nice getaway

Nice, quiet cabin right on a small lake, great for a weekend getaway. It was comfortable and well furnished. With a smart TV, we were able to watch some of our favorite shows during the rainy part of our stay, and then we sat out on the big screened in back and on the large deck when the sun was out. It had a barbeque but we didn't use it due to the weather.The only issues we had were first, we discovered two burned out outlets on separate six-outlet plugs, one of which had a floor heater plugged into. We sent messages to the host AND Evolve (through the app), but never heard back, and I thought it should be taken care of right away. We unplugged the heater and left it unplugged for the rest of our stay. Secondly, there was a lot of dirt on the floor that we had to sweep up. Lastly, many of the horizontal surfaces were sticky, like drinks had been spilled but not wiped up. It just seemed that the cleanup wasn't done very well.Overall, however, we were happy with our stay in the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

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

Family Get Away

Had a wonderful time with Family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Great stay!

Spent three days with my two adult children enjoying the beautiful weather on the lake. The cabin feel was amazing and the house was perfectly set up and very clean. Will definitely return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Coming back!

Great place on lake. Cool weather in Florida!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Very clean and relaxing

Great views. plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael B.

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

Get away

Very quiet ,area in January. Rustic, scenic view of the lake. Worked great for what we wanted to do in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Robert

Lake House

The house needs at least one handicap toilet, the toilet by the kitchen is loose so I would change that one. Other than that the house was nice and the family enjoyed the stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely deck and screen porch

We enjoyed our stay. We loved the screen porch and deck, beautiful sunrise view of the lake. However, it seems that no one had pulled maintenance for awhile. Several things didn't work, deck lighting, fan in the second bedroom, hairdryer, kitchen outlets. Would have been nicer if everything had been functioning.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

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

Nice, quiet stay

This property was just as advertised. It was clean and in order when we arrived. No issues with check in. WiFi, air conditioner and all electrical appliances worked (hey, you just never know!) Only advice I would offer is to bring your own water toys. Kayaks, canoes or boats. It gets a little too still around the cabin without them if you know what I mean. Lol 🤪 Good stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca S.

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

Sunrise lake

Our stay at this lake house was for a sporting event my children participated in nearby. We were very busy. This was such a great place to start each day and end each day. Sunrises from across the lake which can spectacular views each morning. The back deck was so nice to grill and have meals. I do wish this house had a washer and dryer. This was the first time I have stayed in a rental without (but did not check the listing) and packed thinking I would be able to do laundry like I normally do.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Return Trip was relaxing but had a few hiccups

We stayed at this property last year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The property was just as clean this year as last. The lake front water area had been cleaned out a bit more this year so there was very little grassy-water area which made it easier to navigate. There were some disappointing aspects this year that we did not experience last year: The Living Area TV did not work so we had to move a TV from a bedroom to the living area. Also, the power went out an hour a half before leaving so packing up with no a/c was a very, very hot experience. The check out process this year was not enjoyable due to some communication issues. A bit of a mixed experience this year. But we did have plenty of relaxation and water fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Family Weekend

Amazing Property and amazing brows Will be returning!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

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

Much Needed Getaway

This is the third time we have rented this property. We enjoy the location because it is close to family, the lake is beautiful, and the view from the back porch is amazing. Even when it rained (which it normally does on Florida hot afternoons) the view from the porch made the booking worth it. Upon checking we noticed the TV was not working but after contacting the owner we came up with a solution. Would rent this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

VA to FL

Amazing and will be back next year
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayna R.

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

Beautiful and relaxing property!

The lake is beautiful! You couldn’t ask for a more relaxing and beautiful place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel C.

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

UF Graduation Celebration

It was everything and more. The view and the amenities were incredible. The weather cooperated and an amazing time was had. What a beautiful view for the sunrise. The house has everything you need for a great getaway. We would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando A.

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

The Retreat

Beautiful setting on the lake and very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Penelope K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Augustine Christmas trip

Clean with plenty of room for all. Beautiful lake. Comfortable beds. TV in living room didn’t work and some deck chairs were broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb P.

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

Very relaxing time for all!

Great nights sleep, very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla D.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property with all amenities needed . The kids LOVED it and the adults did too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021