English Cottage Pool Home -- Florida Style!
Private Pool |1/2 Acre Wooded Lot |Feels Like an Authentic English Cottage |Fenced |Dogs Ok |3 Bikes
About
Looking for a great get away in a cozy pool home – then we have just the place for you! Beautifully wooded ½ acre lot featuring a home that has the look & feel of an authentic English Cottage. Hand carved woodwork imported from England, in the kitchen, wet bar and living room. Fenced in backyard pool is a great place to relax & unwind and feel like you are a world away! This home features 3 Bedrooms, the owner's suite on the main level with a King Size Bed and two 2nd floor bedrooms with queen size beds as well as a Kids Bonus Room & TV/DVD with movies! The sunken living room is a cozy place to hang out for the evening, or head up to the loft above to read a book or put a puzzle together. There is also a separate desk area if you have to do a little work during your stay. Nice kitchen area and lots of counter space with window views to the pool area and located just off of the formal dining area that seats 8. Nearly 3,000 sq feet of living space for the whole family to enjoy! **Bring your logins for any of your favorite channels Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc. or watch on any of the Free Apps!
Pet Friendly - pets less than 40 lbs - additional cleaning/pet hair removal fee required. (Max 2) Pets must be disclosed in advance. Fee is per pet. 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.
*Charcoal for the grill is provided for an additional fee. The Charcoal Grill is stored under the Tiki Hut - needs to be pulled out for use.
Some amenities noted are nearby - an additional fee may be required. Golf, Boat Rental, Paddleboard Rental, etc.
**Parties are strictly prohibited - as noted in the rental agreement. Penalties will be enforced. The property is monitored by Noise Aware & Minut as noted in the booking agreement. There are also external surveillance cameras facing the front yard and driveway for your safety & security. There are no cameras anywhere else on the premises.
Names/Ages of all guests staying on property must be provided per the Vacation Rental Ordinance by the City of Orange Park. Please plan on sharing that information with your reservation. Max Occupancy is 8 persons at all times and will be enforced. Make/Model/License # of each vehicle parking on premises must also be provided. Parking must be off-street utilizing the garages and driveway. Max 4 cars per stay. There is also an exterior camera monitoring vehicles/parking for compliance.
Please adhere to all safety regulations as noted. Reminder: This is a pool, not a hot tub! :) The pool is 8 feet deep at the deepest point. There are Pool Rules posted. There is a pool safety ring available for emergencies.
There are outside lights that are on a timer to light the outside patio area. Please do not alter the timers.
There is an extra box fan in the closet if you need it for additional air flow. There are 2 separate AC units (1 downstairs and 1 upstairs) so the separate control panels are on each level.
There are also 3 bikes available so you can hit the great area bike trails or even bike up the street to the Baketique Gifts Tea House or OP Fish House & Oyster Bar – or one of the other area local shops.
Doctor's Lake Marina is about 2.5 miles away - bring your boat or rent one; go fishing and enjoy our waterways!
There are train tracks a short distance away with a train that passes generally 2x a day. It doesn't bother us at all - we are used to hearing them - but if you would like us to provide sound machines, just let us know and we can have them there for your stay. It has rarely been mentioned by guests but it was suggested that we make note of it.
There is a PADL rental location about 15 minutes away at Doctor's Lake - Rent directly from your Smart Phone and tour along the lake and Black Creek!
To learn more about all there is to see and do in Jacksonville, go to the Visit Jacksonville site.
To explore various things to do around Clay County - visit the Explore Clay site.
Master:
King Size Bed with brand new 14" Novilla Gel Memory Foam Mattress with individual wrapped inner spring coils - for cool sleep & pressure relief.
Smart TV
Guest BR #2
Queen Bed
Guest BR #3
Queen Bed
Master Bath has shower/tub combo
Family Room for relaxing
Smart TV in Family Room **Bring your logins for any of your favorite channels Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc. or watch on any of the Free Apps!
Great location in Southwest Jacksonville - convenient to Jacksonville, NAS Jax and area Golf Courses. Fully equipped kitchen includes service for 8, pots, pans, toaster, grill tools, coffee maker, blender, mixer.
Stairs: there are stairs and steps throughout this English Style Cottage House. Two sunken living areas (steps) as well as the 2nd floor (steps upstairs).
**Please note: The pool uses a sand filtration system. The bottom of the pool is a combination tans/browns/blues - so it will not appear crystal clear blue. The pool is serviced weekly by a professional pool mgmt company to maintain chemical balance and the filtration system. The yard is surrounded by more than a dozen trees of various sizes/types - there will be leaves around the area - and when season pollen counts are high - pollen will accumulate quickly. The pool system & waterfalls are scheduled on a timer to run the same time daily, but it is not heated. The indoor fireplace is not operational. The house is currently listed for sale but won't be available to close until mid October at the earliest. So wouldn't impact any new reservations made prior to that time.
Jacksonville International Airport 30.2 miles, approx. 35 minute drive
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When should you operate the fan? According to the HVI (Home Ventilation Institute) bathroom fans should only be operating 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.
- No lifeguard on duty, all guests are swimming at their own risk.
- Shower before entering the pool
- No animals in the pool or on the pool deck
- No food or beverages in the pool
- No glassware in the pool or on the pool deck
- No running, boisterous or rough play in the pool area
- No spitting, blowing nose or using the restroom in the pool
- Children under the age of 14 years old shall not use pool without a parent or adult guardian in attendance
- Do not swallow the pool water
- Guests who can’t swim need to be supervised.
- Guests will be responsible to maintain the condition and safety of all pool equipment.
- Guests must inform iTrip Florida First Coast immediately in case of a safety or maintenance issue relating to the pool or its equipment.
- The Booking Guest that made the reservation assumes all responsibility for the duration of their stay.
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!
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. All Guest Names (first & last name) as well as all Vehicle Information MUST be provided before check in details will be given to the guest. This is a requirement for stay at this home.
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 - (max 2) additional cleaning/pet hair removal fee required. Pets must be disclosed in advance. Fee is per pet.
DAMAGES / EXCESSIVE CLEANING
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
- 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.
To maintain the quality of our property and ensure a pleasant experience for all guests, please refrain from using hair dye or any other staining substances on the premises. Any guest found to have used hair dye in a way that results in stained linens, towels, or other property items will be subject to an additional cleaning and damage fee.