Honey Bee Hideaway

In Green Cove Springs, Fenced Bikes, Boat/RV Parking, Near Public Ramp, Seasonal Pool, Dogs Ok

3 BR
2 Baths
Sleeps 6

About

Nestled along Hwy 17 in between Jacksonville & Palatka is the beautiful little town of Green Cove Springs. The St Johns River bends along the waterway here and the area is sheltered by the gorgeous green trees that surround the area. Spring Park’s Pier & Waterfront feature a state-of-the-art playground for children, covered shelters and some shade to have a picnic & relax. The public spring fed pool* has water that surges up from below at a reported rate of 1,346 gallons per minute and at a constant temperature of 77 degrees! It flows from the spring, through the municipal spring pool and finally into Spring Run as it makes its’ way to the St Johns River some 200 feet away. There is a kayak launch at the river front as well as a new 150 ft dock to enjoy some fishing. *the pool is open seasonally from May 1st to Sept 26th. https://www.greencovesprings.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/City-Pool-2 for hours & fee. There is a public boat ramp only a few minutes away too!

There is a PADL rental location at Camp Chowenwaw 5 minutes away - https://www.padl.co/locations/camp-chowenwaw-park/ Rent directly from your Smart Phone and tour along the Black Creek!

From a variety of festivals each year to fishing and other water adventures, golf courses, the St Augustine Outlet Malls, visiting Historic St Augustine or adventuring north to Jacksonville and everything they have to offer – this is a great little spot to truly get away, relax and enjoy the beauty of the St Johns River and area around you. Hiking, Biking and plenty of outdoor adventures all around the area.

To explore various things to do around Clay County - visit https://exploreclay.com/ Some amenities are nearby - an additional fee may be required. Golf, Boat Rental, Paddleboard Rental, etc.

Our Pine Ave Home is only about 1 mile from the riverfront and the park. Full Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Laundry, WIFI and Amazon Firestick TV. Bring your Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime or Disney + account info and be able to view any of your programming. There are also free apps available! Everything you need for a relaxing get away! We have several bikes available for use, including bike locks. We also have 2 kids fishing rods/reels available - be sure to get your fishing license for use!

Pet Friendly - pets less than 40 lbs - additional cleaning/pet hair removal fee required. Pets must be disclosed in advance. Fee is per pet. (Max 1 pets) All dogs are to be treated with Advantage or similar topical flea and tick repellent three (3) days prior to arrival. Fleas and ticks are very rampant in this area and can cause harmful/fatal illness to humans and pets. All items above are the sole responsibility of the dog owner. Failure to disclose the pet in advance will result in a $500 fee. Any damages from the pet are not covered by the limited damage waiver.

Certain Boats, RV's or Trailers may be allowed - there is an area for parking them. Must be approved in advance, based on size.

Propane is not provided. If there is some left from a prior guest, that's great. Otherwise you can take the tank provided and swap it out at a local grocery or hardware store. We also do not provide firewood. There are many places around to purchase it if you decide to use the firepit!

Owner Bedroom:

Queen Size Bed

TV with Amazon Firestick

Guest Bedroom:

Queen Size Bed

Guest Bedroom:

Two Twin Beds

Driveway Parking for up to 2 vehicles; separate parking slab for additional vehicle or a small RV or small-med boat/trailer.

Full Kitchen including Coffee Maker, Toaster, Microwave, Dishwasher, Blender

Starter Kit including: coffee, small olive oil, hot sauce packets, salt & pepper packets

Linens, Pillows & Bathroom Towels Provided

**Parties are strictly prohibited - as noted in the rental agreement. Penalties will be enforced. The property is monitored by Noise Aware as noted in the booking agreement.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Guest Arrival is anytime 4pm EST or after. If the property is approved for early arrival, you will receive a message letting you know you can arrive early and we will activate the door code. If you do not receive a message, then the arrival will remain at 4pm EST.

Guest Departure is anytime 10am EST or before. If you have not departed by this time and do not have written prior approval for a late departure, you will be assessed a $50 late departure fee for every 30 minute delay. The Cleaning Services we use schedule their teams for multiple cleans in advance and any unplanned delays create issues. With unscheduled/unapproved late departures, they are required to bring in additional team members to assist, which incurs a higher cost that must be charged. Any requests made for a late departure must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance of departure time and are subject to approval/availability.

900 Pine Ave Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Sleeping Arrangements

Owner's Bedroom Queen
Guest BR Twin (2)
Guest BR Queen

Bathroom Configuration

Owner's Suite Bathroom
Guest Bathroom

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioning
BBQ Area
BBQ Grill
BICYCLE
BIRD WATCHING
BOATING
Bikes; Kid's Fishing Rods
Blender
COFFEE MAKER
Clothes Dryer
Coffee Maker
DINING TABLE
DISHES UTENSILS
DISHWASHER
DVD
Dishes
Dishwasher
Disinfected
Enhanced Cleaning
FENCED YARD
FIRE PIT
FISHING
FREE WIFI
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Fishing
Free Parking
Full Kitchen
GOLF
GRILL
Great yard for relaxing
Hair Dryer
Heat
Hot Water
Internet
Internet Access
Iron and Board
KITCHEN
Kitchen
LINENS
LIVING ROOM
Laundry
Linens Provided
MICROWAVE
Microwave
OVEN
Outdoor Firepit
PADDLEBOARDING
PARKING
Patio
Pets Considered
Refrigerator
SELF CHECKIN CHECKOUT
SHOPPING
STOVE
SWIMMING
Self Check-In
Shopping
Smoke Detector
TOASTER
TOWELS
TV
Utensils
WASHER
WIFI
Washing Machine
bathtub
fishing
golfing
heating
private entrance
shopping & relaxation
small dog friendly
tennis
watersports

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Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of a bathroom exhaust fan is to remove the moisture out of the bathroom.   These fans help control and eliminate bathroom odors as well.   It will rid the bathroom air of excess moisture, humidity and other pollutants.

When should you operate the fan?   According to the HVI  (Home Ventilation Institute) The bathroom fan should only be operated for about 20 minutes during and after a bath or shower.  

Should the fan be left on all day or left on all night?     You especially should never leave the fan on all of the time.  If it is run too long it can overheat and become a serious problem and fire hazard.  
Please remember you are in Florida, where temperatures routinely exceed 90 degrees during the day. A properly functioning AC system can, at the most, lower the temperature 20 degrees from the outside temperature, so if it's over 90 degrees outside, the AC will struggle to cool the house below 75 degrees. Setting the temperature 20 degrees or more below the outside temperature or running it with windows and/or doors open will cause the AC system to run excessively while it attempts to achieve the set temperature and may cause the HVAC system to freeze and malfunction.  If this happens, you may incur an additional charge for AC repair and you will not have any AC until the repair service is able to resolve the issue.  Refunds are not given for this.  We recommend keeping blinds and curtains closed during the day to limit light/heat from entering the property.  The hottest part of the day will be between 2pm and 7pm - you should not anticipate the AC to be able to start to drop the temperature lower until after that time has past and the sun has set.
We get asked about Palmetto Bugs all the time.  They have been in Florida for a LONG TIME!  They can be pretty big, they fly and will scurry around the floor but they are largely harmless. They do occasionally come inside, especially at night and during or after any storms. We have a lot more sightings during our summer rainy season.  We have regular pest control service at all of our properties to assist in managing them.  However, they will get in thru open doors, garages, windows, etc.  

Tree Frogs & Lizards are also indigenous to our tropical climate and will be around all of our properties.   These are good for the environment and are not anything that we treat for!  You may find the occasional one has gotten into the property and not made it out - or has gotten in and is hopping around.   There is nothing wrong with this - it is part of our local environment.  

This is really just informational.  They are a part of our Florida Tropical Climate.  No refunds are given for these issues. Thank you!

 
AGREEMENT
Tenant is at least twenty-five (25) years of age and will be an occupant of the unit during the entire reserved dates. In addition to Tenant, other authorized occupants that have been identified to us are included.  Should any unauthorized persons occupy or use the Premises, Tenant shall vacate the premises immediately without any refund. Rental status is transient and gives no residential claim to the guests.  Transient accommodations, or "short term rentals" are also subject to applicable Florida Sales and County tourist development taxes which are added as a part of your total payment.  Should the laws change regarding applicable taxes, we will adjust your reservation accordingly.  This may include an additional charge should tax rates be increased or a refund if tax rates are decreased.
FAMILY RENTAL ONLY
Reservations made for teenagers or young single groups will not be honored without any accompanying adult staying in the unit at ALL times. We require at least one member of the party to be 25 (twenty-five) years of age! Any violators will be evicted according to Florida Statute 508.141 with forfeiture of all monies.
GROUP SIZE
The maximum number of occupants allowed per property is listed in the property description.  Maximum capacity applies to any given time, such as during a gathering of people at the property that includes guests that are not staying overnight.  If maximum capacity is exceeded, occupancy may be terminated without a refund.
FALSIFIED RESERVATION
Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of reservation deposit, damage deposit, and/or balance of rental payment.
NONSMOKING UNIT
Smoking is strictly prohibited. Your damage deposit will be forfeited, and you will incur an additional charge for carpet cleaning and deodorizing if any evidence of smoking is found.  Or you will be billed a $500 penalty for violating the Smoking Policy.   Smoking would include all forms of tobacco, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaping, etc.
LINENS/TOWELS/SUPPLIES/FURNITURE
Linens & towels are provided. Excessive Stains, Damage or loss of the Linens will result in a $50 Charge.  An initial supply of paper products is provided. Extra items needed are the responsibility of the Tenant. Limited cleaning supplies are provided.  There is a $50 fee to restage the house if furniture is moved around and not returned to its original place.
Pet Friendly - pets less than 40 lbs - additional cleaning/pet hair removal fee required. Pets must be disclosed in advance. Fee is per pet. 
DAMAGES / EXCESSIVE CLEANING / RESTAGING FEE
Property Damage must be advised BEFORE departure.   Failure to disclose may result in an additional charge.
CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS
Posted on the refrigerator & are standard for short term rental properties.   Failure to complete these instructions will result in an additional charge of $50 per hour for completion. 
Firearms & Weapons
The safety and security of our guests and staff is extremely important to us.  Our Firearms and Weapons Policy is designed for the protection of our guests, vendors, staff, and owners, and pertains to the presence of firearms and weapons on the premises.  Agent recognizes that guests and vendors may legally possess firearms or weapons for a variety of legitimate purposes.  This policy has been developed to create a safe environment by providing appropriate guidance over the custody of firearms and weapons on our premises.  All of iTrip Vacations homes are private property.  Guests, who are lawfully permitted to possess a firearm or weapon, may bring such onto our premises for storage purposes only, with the understanding that they are personally responsible for the following:
  • Guests must abide by all Federal, State and local laws.
  • Firearm and weapons must be appropriately registered.
  • Firearms must be unloaded
  • No cleaning of firearms is permitted on the premises.
  • Firearms and weapons must be safeguarded and secured in either a locked, hard sided firearm container or a soft gun case provided by the guest, at all times and clearly labeled with their name and contact information.
  • No fireworks of any kind, including sparklers.


When you book our property, we will text, message or email you the code to your identified contact preference - 2 hours prior to your arrival.   This will give you access to the front door of the property.   Additionally, names & ages of each guest are required in advance of your arrival;  make/model of your vehicle(s) are required upon arrival.   Maximum Occupancy of both persons and vehicles is enforced.  
We do not allow birds (including parrots), reptiles, livestock, fish or any other exotic animals in any of our properties at any time - regardless of being designated as pet friendly.  
Please be aware - when you bring in all of your groceries and load up the refrigerator - it is going to take time to cool everything back down!  Make sure you do not block the vent that brings in the air-flow.  The more full the refrigerator is - the harder it is to keep everything cool.  It needs unrestricted air-flow & circulation to be able to keep everything to the appropriate temperature.  Once you put everything in - please wait a minimum of 4 hours before reaching out that there is an issue.  We won't be able to do anything until that much time has already passed since you inserted your items.  Thank You!
Guests are not authorized to perform, schedule or coordinate any repairs to anything at the property during their stay.  Any issues that arise where maintenance or repairs are needed will be coordinated by the host only.  
AGREEMENT
Tenant is at least twenty-five (25) years of age and will be an occupant of the unit during the entire reserved dates. In addition to Tenant, other authorized occupants that have been identified to us are included.  Should any unauthorized persons occupy or use the Premises, Tenant shall vacate the premises immediately without any refund. Rental status is transient and gives no residential claim to the guests.
FAMILY RENTAL ONLY
Reservations made for teenagers or young single groups will not be honored without any accompanying adult staying in the unit at ALL times. We require at least one member of the party to be 25 (twenty-five) years of age! Any violators will be evicted according to Florida Statute 508.141 with forfeiture of all monies.
GROUP SIZE
The maximum number of occupants allowed per property is listed in the property description.  Maximum capacity applies to any given time, such as during a gathering of people at the property that includes guests that are not staying overnight.  If maximum capacity is exceeded, occupancy may be terminated without a refund.
FALSIFIED RESERVATION
Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of reservation deposit, damage deposit, and/or balance of rental payment.
NONSMOKING UNIT
Smoking is strictly prohibited. Your damage deposit will be forfeited, and you will incur an additional charge for carpet cleaning and deodorizing if any evidence of smoking is found.  Or you will be billed a $500 penalty for violating the Smoking Policy.   Smoking would include all forms of tobacco, cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaping, etc.
LINENS/TOWELS/SUPPLIES/FURNITURE
Linens & towels are provided. Any lost or damaged linens will be deducted from your deposit or billed to you. Excessive Stains or Damage to the Linens will result in a $50 Charge.  An initial supply of paper products is provided. Extra items needed are the responsibility of the Tenant. Limited cleaning supplies may be provided. We recommend that you bring any special items that you may need.  There is a $50 fee to restage the house if furniture is moved around and not returned to its original place.
BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS are to be utilized while bathroom is in use.  Any damages caused due to improper operation are the responsibility of the guest and no refunds will be provided.
PARKING
At the premises is based upon the regulations of the City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Orange Park. Off-street parking is no more than 1 vehicle per bedroom.  Should On-street parking be allowed by the City, then there are no restrictions.   No boats, jet-ski’s, trailer or RV’s are allowed without prior permission of Agent.

All vehicles are parked at the risk of the owner, or individual who has signed the vehicle rental agreement.  iTrip Vacations, Florida’s First Coast Vacations, LLC or the Property Owner shall not assume liability or responsibility for any vehicle, occupants, or contents while operated or parked on the property.  If a vehicle is left on the property after the guest checks out without the written consent of iTrip Vacations, we reserve the right to have the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.  No vehicle repairs are to be performed on the property. 

Reviews

Awesome Location and Super Cute
5/5 stars
The Honey Bee was fantastic. We stayed there for over three weeks. Super clean, quiet neighborhood and convenient to everything you'd want and need. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and plenty of room to relax. The garage was very helpful to have, especially since we stayed during Hurricane Ian. Never lost power and kept use safe and dry! There are several different size bikes for use. The neighborhood was perfect for our two dogs as well, with lots of places to take them for a walk and explore. Local tip...head South on Pine Ave to see the original Gustafson Family residence. You can't miss the tribute to them and their first cow "Buttercup." GCS is truly a Small Town, USA.
- Mona G

Thanks for staying with us Mona - we also love Green Cove Springs - it has a great small town feel but it is still so close to St Augustine & Jacksonville! The best of both worlds!! Best Wishes, Bart & Sue

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