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Experience Kayaking, Canoeing and Swimming at the Santa Fe River from Your Own Exclusive North Florida Rental Cabin

Visit us at our cozy Florida cabin rental at Rum Island Retreat next to the Santa Fe River, for kayaking, canoeing and swimming in the clear springs.

The Santa Fe River is a 75-mile river in northern Florida. The watershed of this typical river is approximately 1,380 square miles, spreading across several counties. The headwaters of the river are Lake Santa Fe, near Keystone Heights. The Santa Fe River often is a slow-flowing river. This slow speed, combined with the… Continue reading

Stay at Rum Island Retreat and Find Lots to Do at High Springs Nearby

Things to Do Near Our Snowbird Vacation Rental in North Central Florida

High Springs sprang up around the Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad maintenance facility due to its many steam locomotives. Once upon a time, about 12 tracks crossed Main Street, near a roundhouse, maintenance shed and storage buildings. Most of the town’s older homes were built because of the railroad to house its employees. The steam trains are a thing of the past, but High Springs has been reborn… Continue reading

North Central Florida Is Heaven for Wildlife Lovers

Winter Vacation Rentals Home in Florida

When you visit Florida, wildlife confronts you everywhere. Especially every one of the exotic birds fascinated me, often you end up close to subtropical bird species while playing golf or picnicking inside a public park.

North Central Florida is certainly a much more interesting spot for naturalists than I usually ever have expected. Both Florida’s flowers and wildlife are surprisingly diverse and Florida is the 3rd most ecologically diverse state after Hawaii and California.… Continue reading

Planning Your Romantic Florida Weekend Getaway

Romantic Florida Cabin Rentals in High Springs

Planning a romantic weekend? Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend to relax and enjoy a special trip with your loved one or you are in search of a new adventure, you’ve come to the right place. The secret to planning a romantic weekend is in doing something that both you enjoy. So you have to work with your partner to plan a romantic Florida weekend getaway together. Everything from the accommodations… Continue reading

Why Florida Cabin Rentals Are Better Than Hotels

Florida cabin rentals are a great way to enjoy a Florida vacation. Florida cabin rentals and Florida cabin vacation homes can be found in all the most popular woodland areas year-round. Besides the fabulous Florida woodlands you have to choose from, there is so much to do while on vacation.

You can easily find Florida woodlands that are great for hiking. There is a wide variety of water sports such as fishing, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking and more to be… Continue reading

Florida Meditation Retreats Lodging

Book Your Accommodations for Your Florida Meditation Retreat

Rum Island Retreat in the heart of North Central Florida offers beautiful woodland paths and restful scenery for your meditation retreat.  The cabin can accommodate up to 10 guests, and there is plenty of room for camping on the grounds at our private cabin retreat.  Also available is an outdoor tub and bathhouse along with a fire pit and plenty of outdoor seating on our large patio with summer kitchen.  And you… Continue reading

Host Your Florida Yoga Retreat at Rum Island

Beautiful Accommodations for Yoga Retreats in Florida

Yoga Instructors:  Here’s your chance to bring together a full range of healing approaches and combine them with the healing atmosphere of Rum Island Retreat. We have made an atmosphere that’s safe, beautiful and inviting, perfect for your Florida yoga retreat needs.

Our goal is to bring together the beauty and wholeness of Rum Island Retreat and suffuse it with the healing approaches of yoga by opening it up to yoga teachers and… Continue reading

Things to Do on Your Florida Cabin Vacation

Looking to rent a cabin in Florida for your next vacation?  It can be both a peaceful and adventurous trip!  Here are just some of the things you can do in our secluded rental cabin next to the Santa Fe River.

  • Go Snorkeling, Swimming and Sunning at Rum Island – Our cozy cabin retreat is right next door to Rum Island Park and Spring.  You have your own private path to the park!  Pick up an inexpensive mask and snorkel… Continue reading

Florida Snorkeling Vacation at Rum Island Springs

Things to Do on Your Florida Vacation When You Rent a CabinThroughout Florida there are a number of freshwater springs that not only attract thousands of visitors each year, but they play an important role in the ecosystem of the region. The springs have been around since the time of the saber-toothed tiger, but now its purity and its existence is threatened.

Many springs are transformed into popular tourist destinations because of its beauty. Although it is ideal for tourists to have the opportunity to experience the beauty and first and… Continue reading