At this holiday home you'll be steps from Suwannee River and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Fanning Springs State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a fireplace, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Old Town holiday home you'll find Ginnie Spring.
Manatee Springs State Park - 23 min drive - 27.9 km
Ginnie Spring - 50 min drive - 52.7 km
Restaurants
Hardee's - 5 min drive
Beef 'O' Brady's - 7 min drive
Chompers Diner - 3 min drive
Suwannee Belle Lan - 2 min walk
Dakotah Winery - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
"Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River
Welcome to paradise. A modern style and freshly renovated Waterfront House in Fanning Springs, Florida. This cozy getaway is located on a private canal seconds off The Suwannee River. Bring your boat and cruise to the nearby springs or venture to the Gulf for the big catch. The balcony of the home sits just feet off the water. With its own private concrete boat ramp, dock, pedal boat and kayaks. Enjoy your evenings around the firepit with friends. Everything you need for a fun, relaxing or romantic waterfront getaway.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
House
Suwannee Sippin' Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River
"Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River Old Town
Frequently asked questions
Does "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River?
No, "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River?
No, pets are not allowed.
"Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jon M.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT
Everything about this place was wonderful! From the communication with the host, if you like outdoors kayaking in nature it's the place for you! The property itself inside was immaculately clean furnished very nicely and had everything that you could possibly need to accommodate your stay on the Suwannee River. Laura The Host was absolutely wonderful, she let us get in a day early and offered us suggestions on where to eat and where to go. If you ever stay in the area it's the perfect place for a small family. We will be staying there on all of our trips into town.!!
Jon M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Harish R.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable place
Thoroughly enjoyed staying at this place, which was very comfortable and every minute thing was taken care of. Location was very good.
Harish R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marisa S.
12 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
We have been going every year for the last 4 years. Always a great experience.
Marisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie A J.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Not much time
Didn't get to spend much time in the unit, but I really liked what little time I had there. Would go back to enjoy the river.
Carrie A J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina H.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family get away
The location is excellent with the river right out the door and springs within walking distance. The home was comfortable with thoughtful amenities provided. I would definitely book again.
Tina H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Beverly G.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, but...
As many of the other reviews have stated, this is a nice place on the river. It is comfortable and decorated nicely with direct access to the river and a balcony to sit on. The kitchen is fully stocked if you wish to cook. While the listing says this waterfront house is "freshly renovated", to me it appears that two of the most important rooms in the house, the ensuite bathroom and the guest bathroom were not. When we arrived, I saw that the bathtub in the guest bathroom and the shower pan in the ensuite bathroom were both, what I thought, very dirty. I let the host know this, she apologized and sent her housecleaner over within a few hours to give it a refresh in her words. The housecleaner worked for over 1-1/2 hours on the tub and shower pan trying to clean them; however, in the end, the shower pan looked a little tiny bit better but the bathtub did not look any better and was still brown and looked dirty from front to back. In my opinion, the bathtub could probably use a reglazing or needs to be replaced and the shower pan, too. I can't recommend this place to anyone who is skeeved out by a dirty or dirty looking bathtub/shower. The rest of the house was immaculate.
Beverly G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
LuJean W.
6 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family rental
House was extremely clean and we loved all the games provided for family! Beautiful dock and restaurant within walking distance
LuJean W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
craig r.
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stairs
Great place for younger people. Stairs not so great for people in there 70's making several trips up and down with luggage, Groceries, ect. is hard on the old folks. Other than that no problem at all. Love the place.
craig r.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tyler M.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home!
Very nice place to stay in the water! Great communication with owner!
Tyler M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Rock C.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice
Was good enough and highly enjoyed my stay
Rock C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica P.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This place was perfect. Only issue was we couldn't get the washing machine working. Would love to return
Jessica P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
James S.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Escape
Lots of fun! Brought the boat, zipped up and down the Suwannee, saw manatees, relaxed at Fanning Springs, caught lots of bream in the main river, dinner at Roy’s in Steinhatchee, dessert at Legends, and tubed down the Ichetucknee on the way out. Great stay!
James S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christina P.
7 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
It is a Beautiful house on the inlet of the river, amazing location. We all really enjoyed it, can't wait to go back next year!
Christina P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe K.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Visit
.Very clean and everything worked perfectly. Highly recommended
Joe K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra D.
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getway Home
The home was exceptional. Very clean with everything we needed and more. A central location if exploring the area springs.
Sandra D.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wyndell W.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Way down upon the Suwannee River
Loved our stay! Such a beautiful home and location!
Wyndell W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
tami M.
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family
The home and property were amazing. My husband, mother and myself traveled from Arizona to visit kids and grandchildren. This place gave us an amazing place to gather and kept everyone entertained. Kayaking, fishing, bonfire, yard games. Loved loved loved it. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
tami M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Charlotte W.
3 Mar 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Long term winter stay
Our goal is warm winter weather which Florida offers. That goal was accomplished with our 1st visit to Old Town. Area great for: fishermen, boaters ( across street from Joe Anderson Park hosting angling tournaments). Nature Coast Trail for bicycling and walking. Plenty of motorcycles and restaurants. RV park across canal. There were early issues with property conditions which the host responded to but shouldn’t have been necessary.
Charlotte W.
Stayed 63 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Caroline C.
10 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house, everything was great!
We really enjoyed the house. It was one of the cosiest vrbos we have rented and very nicely done. We had a slight delay getting in but Vrbo helped us out as they always do and it did not hamper us at all. We would definitely rent this house again. Thank you!
Caroline C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca A.
22 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
Very close to family and very cute house.
Rebecca A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
William M.
27 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Peaceful, restful. The host was a great communicator. A hurricane hit the area and she was excellent at keeping me updated about restoration efforts in the area.
William M.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lacy C.
9 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day vacation
My family rented other houses but this house was definitely the hang out spot with the boat ramp across the street and the large dock we were able to dock 3 boats and there was a giant tree swing for the kids and a nice fire pit for s’mores and hanging out at night. The house was newly updated and gorgeous! There was plenty of room in the house for family to come in and make a plate of food! I really loved the rocking chairs and deck to watch the sun rise over the water. We will definitely be back!!
Lacy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ray B.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Escape!
Laura’s property was perfect for what we were looking for in our vacation. We love to explore new places in our boat and this property was a perfect base for our boating adventures. With it’s own boat ramp and beautiful, huge dock on a canal away from boat wakes was a real bonus. We cruised to the Gulf of Mexico (28.3 miles) and cruised up river to the many crystal clear springs and also went up the Santa Fe River and then up the crystal clear Ichetucknee River. Laura’s home was well maintained and furnished well with a very comfortable bed. A huge bonus was the dumb waiter to get luggage to the elevated home. Laura is a perfect host and now, my friend.
Ray B.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adrienn B.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This property is very cozy, comfortable, there's everything you need. We had amazing time, we loved that❤️
Adrienn B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a wonderful time making great memories! The house was perfect with all of the right amenities. From the river, kayaks, paddle boat, swing, fire pit, grill, location etc. and the inside was like home away from home.