Welcome to FLOATING COTTAGE . . .

Imagine staying in a small cottage, gently afloat on the beautiful St. Johns River in Sanford, Florida.

Perfect for social distancing! Sanitized between guests. Contactless check-in.

Floating Cottage provides a magical space to relax, refresh and explore. Relax on the front porch; enjoy the warm breeze while watching marina activity, and the bounty of nature. Enjoy the peaceful comfort of the fully equipped small home.

The space
The cathedral ceilinged living room is bathed in natural light, has hardwood floors, and embraces the outside. Its French doors expand the living area to include the protected front porch. Furnishings include a versatile work or dining table, full size sofa bed, electric fireplace heats to take the chill off a cool morning, and TV with basic channels. Equipped with Roku to enable guests to select their favorite streaming channels.

No ordinary boat galley, the fully equipped kitchen meets the needs of the casual to the gourmet chef with a five burner gas stove, full size side-by-side refrigerator with door ice dispenser, dishwasher, granite counter tops and tile back splashes. Microwave, toaster, utensils and dinnerware are included. Paper products are supplied for guests not wanting to wash any dishes.

Walk up the stairs to the carpeted loft bedroom with queen size bed, walk-in closet and be surprised by the stained glass window. The loft is air-conditioned. Open the shades and screened windows to enjoy the gentle river breeze.

The cleverly outfitted small boat bath has a full size shower, flush comfort toilet, storage space for linens and toiletries, and a view-catching window.

The cottage is approached from the dock through the back porch. Notice the gas barbecue for outdoor cooking.

The French doors to the front porch open the cottage to a full view of the marina and its enveloping forests. With four comfortable chairs, guests of the cottage may choose to sit for hours simply enjoying the quiet peace of the marina. Watch boaters come and go from trips up the lazy St. Johns River or to Lake Monroe to visit Sanford. Turtles swim to the cottage to greet the guests. An occasional manatee can be seen from the porch. Herons and egrets are common sights as guests share the lovely outdoors with feathered friends.

Floating Cottage is designed with comfort and efficiency built into the 550 square feet of living space. The gentle movement of the water beneath relaxes cottage guests and assures a great night's sleep.

Floating Cottage is berthed in the Boat Tree Marina, just north of Lake Monroe on the scenic St. Johns River, a river of abundant wildlife and scenic vistas. The marina offers a casual deli and restaurant, bait shop, laundry and pool. There is a pool-side bar associated with the restaurant. Stroll to the deli for breakfast and lunch or ask them to deliver to the cottage (if staffing allows). Yes, beer is available for thirsty patrons. Guests of Floating Cottage enjoy a 15% discount on boat rentals for half and full days. The friendly staff at the office will assist with boat reservations as well as with local information on fishing.

Don't miss visiting quaint downtown Sanford, home to cobblestone streets and brick-lined store fronts, restored nineteenth-century Victorian homes, lovely towering oaks draped with Spanish moss, numerous art galleries, unique shops, pubs and great restaurants. Catch the open market with crafts and produce at the square.

Follow Sanford 360 to explore local events and discover what is happening in the Sanford area.

The Riverwalk on Lake Monroe has shady places aplenty to watch lake activity or beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

Guest access
Contactless check-in using smart lock. Guests have full access to the cottage and the kayaks. Once reservations are confirmed, the owner will send an email to guests that has full access information and details about the Floating Cottage.

Other things to note
There is ample free parking available at the marina. The cottage is berthed behind the deli. Guests with mobility concerns should be aware that there is a ramp to the floating dock, and to expect some barely perceptible movement. The angle of the ramp to the water depends on how much water is in the river. . .it can be nearly parallel or it can be as much as forty degrees. There are ten stairs with a secure handrail leading from the living room to the bedroom loft.

Security cameras are mounted on both the front and back porches for safety.

Day trip options include Daytona and New Smyrna Beaches, Orlando and Disney World, the Audubon Raptor Center, swimming with manatees in Crystal Springs, and Merritt Island National Refuge are all about an hour's drive from the marina.

Tax: an additional 12% is added to the daily rate for state and local taxes.