Rivercation is a fantastic three bedroom, two bath condo at Sportsman’s Lodge on the St. Johns River, a great spot for fishing, waterskiing, barbecuing, and so much more. Guests will have exclusive use of one boat slip (up to 26’ boat) and two parking spaces as well as shared use of the community pool. This property is our personal vacation condo in Welaka, Florida, a small town on the St. Johns River just south of Palatka, Florida. The dock is just past the pool. You can see the river and the pool from the unit, especially the sun porch which has a game table perfect for cards, puzzles, and fun times enjoying the view.

This property is great for family vacations, getaways for girls or guys, and anyone escaping a harsh winter up north.  The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishes, glassware and flatware.  Small appliances include a coffee maker, microwave, toaster, and blender.

Welaka, is centrally located and is considered the fishing capital of Florida. We even have a professional fishing guide who lives at the property and is available for tours. This property is convenient to many destinations in Florida, to name a few:

• 3 miles by boat to the Ocklawaha River

• 17 miles by boat to Silver Glen Springs Recreational Area (or about 51 miles by car)

• 40 miles west of Crescent Beach

• 41 miles to St. Augustine Beach, restaurants, museums and historical sites

• 55 miles to the Ocala National Forest by car (or you can see it across the river from our dock, pictured in this photo)

• 62 miles west of Daytona Beach (where you can drive on the beach)

• 62 miles east of the University of Florida in Gainesville

• 88 miles south of the Jacksonville International Airport

• 100 miles north of the Orlando International Airport and the theme parks in Orlando such as Disney and Seaworld

• 130 miles from Port Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center.