Holiday rentals in Waldo

"The Great" Retro Escape

Nestled on a peaceful 10-acre homestead just minutes from Gainesville Airport, this renovated 1976 Avion La Grande offers a perfect blend of retro charm with modern touches. Enjoy walking trails, abundant wildlife, and meet our pigs (litter born 1/24/26), chickens, and goats! Features include a retro kitchen, AC, outdoor deck, and eco-friendly compost toilet. Down a quiet dirt road yet close to downtown, UF, breweries, and nearby springs. Perfect for a unique nature getaway with modern comfort

Sunflower Acres Cottage

Cute, cozy, freshly remodeled, private guest house on a beautiful 5 acre farm. Enjoy your own backyard herb garden with privacy fence, picnic table and fire pit. New kitchen with gas stove, microwave, toaster oven, coffee-maker, and dining area perfect for enjoying meals. The bedroom is equipped with a smart TV, queen bed, & extra blankets. This country getaway is near the University of Florida (12 miles), Blue Springs (21 miles) Ginnie Springs (24 miles), and historic High Springs (15 miles).

Three Bedroom House on Private Scenic Lake Mable

Located on pristine (no gas engines) swimming and fishing Lake Mable, this cheerful home is the perfect spot for a fun filled family vacation or just a relaxing weekend getaway. Enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature as you sit and watch the sunset over the lake, roast some marshmallows over the firepit, or just relax by the lake with a fishing rod in hand. You may see Sandhill Cranes, Red-headed Woodpeckers, or even a few deer. Let your worries drift away and enjoy the tranquility around you.

Tranquil Lakehouse with Private Access

Welcome to a boater’s dream retreat in Melrose. Tucked inside a quiet cove, this peaceful lake escape is protected from wind and noise while offering incredible access for fishing and water sports. Launch from the private boat ramp, tie up at two docks, and clean your catch on site. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits just 3 miles from Historic Downtown Melrose and is within easy driving distance of Gainesville. Perfect for families, anglers, and guests seeking a relaxed lakeside stay year-round.

Modern LAKE HOUSE on Lake Santa Fe near Gville/UF

Have fun OR relax at this fully renovated LAKE HOUSE w/BOATHOUSE and raised sunset deck only 30 mins to Gainesville! Sit back and and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake as soon as you enter the home or up close from the hammock swings in the boat house! 3 BR/2 BA plus converted air conditioned garage used as a game room with Ping Pong Table and TV, easily sleeping 8. The backyard offers a large deck with privacy fencing and lush landscaping with direct access to step right into the lake.

Charming Lakefront Log Home

Welcome to your perfect lake retreat! Located on a no public access lake. This charming log home has a private dock and boat ramp suitable for launching your boat for fishing or skiing. There are kayaks on premises for use. This is an ideal location to enjoy North Florida’s lake life with family, friends, or work retreat. Includes a fully stocked kitchen, covered porch, fire pit, gas grill, and WiFi if you feel the need to plug in. NOT suitable for parties or events. NO loud noise, please.

The Orchid of Lake Santa Fe

Melrose Bay on Lake Santa Fe This apartment is newly remodeled. It features new cabinets, new appliances, a private porch and lovely furnishings, WIFI and cable. Downtown Melrose is in walking distance with three restaurants (one is the famous Blue Water Bay), public library, post office, grocery store, dollar store and Ace. Bring your boat and launch at the nearby boat ramp. Lake Santa Fe is a recreational lake with clean spring fed water for swimming, boating, skiing and fishing.

The Nest on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, FL

The Nest is a beautiful two-story cottage on Lake Santa Fe. Enjoy some peace and serenity, catch monster bass, or bring your ski boat for high-speed fun. We are located just 20 minutes from Gainesville and UF. The Nest is great for a weekend getaway or a week of peaceful relaxation. We do not allow parties or events out of respect for our neighbors and we allow a maximum of 6 guests (max 4 adults). Absolutely no animals are allowed on the property at any time for any reason.

Bright and Airy Lofted Barn - rustic retreat

Find your peace in our quaint, completely renovated rustic barn. This is a space built for slowing down—tuck into the cozy reading nook in the airy loft, or watch the local wildlife from your private upstairs balcony. With en suite bedrooms on each floor and a bright, open floor plan, you’ll have all the privacy you need with the warm, communal feel of a historic home. Perfect for couples or small families seeking a quiet getaway without sacrificing modern amenities.

Fernbank on beautiful Lake Alto. Laketime Getaway

Visit this beautiful, tranquil lakeside spot for an amazing getaway. It's a six acre property, an inspiring place to study, write, or get work done with fun things to do while on a break. Swim, kayak, canoe, paddle board or enjoy sitting on the dock. Visit the barn for basketball, ping pong, and corn hole. It's a studio apartment with a private bathroom and beds for four, plus two couches and air beds available. Note: This is an upstairs apartment.

Keystone Direct Lake Front Cottage 2BR

This is a well appointed 2 bedroom 1 bath older lake front cottage with a full eat in kitchen, breakfast bar, dining area, screened porch and multiple decks. There is internet and a smart tv. Washer and dryer are in the unfinished shed attached to the carport. No parking of vehicles, etc. in carport as it is at an incline and can have wash out areas. The small bathroom is located off of the queen bedroom with access only through the bedroom.

Lakefront Retreat Apartment Remodeled, Premium Bed

Private lake home on Big Lake Santa Fe is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy gorgeous sunset views. The rental unit is an upstairs separated apartment. It has a cedar interior with a cabin feel that has been renovated with new appliances, flooring and updated bathroom with walk in shower. Bring your boat to cruise the lake or fish and tie up at our dock. Enjoy swimming, water skiing, fishing or just relaxing on the deck.