Canoeing/kayaking from our shore (2 canoes included in the rental).
Tire swing and hammock
Fishing off the dock - bring your own poles.
Swimming/snorkeling and diving in the Suwannee River or in the dozens of natural springs in the area.
Inner tubing/snorkeling down the crystal clear Ichetucknee River (15 minute drive).
Boating (you can tie your boat up to the dock or tree)
Campfire pit, deck with gas grill and picnic table, the real Florida at its best!
Cabin includes the use of two canoes plus pads, paddles and life jackets
Bring your boat and tie up to the dock. Nearest boat launch is 5 river miles away.
Tubing down the nearby Ichetucknee River
Swimming and fishing right off the bank of the Suwannee River
Bird watching- Many fascinating and exotic Florida water birds and birds of prey.
Hiking in nearby Oleno and Ichetucknee State Parks.
Bike riding (rails-to-trails bike path entrance is 10 minutes away in Branford).
Antiquing (High Springs,FL, 30 minutes away, very quaint town for lunch and shopping).
This is a great place to see the real Florida, away from the theme parks, full of cow pastures, pine forests, live oak stands, fields of wildflowers, pecan groves and lots of wildlife.
The closest town of Branford, FL is a 10 minute drive along dirt roads. Gainesville is the nearest big town - 45 minutes away.
Tallahassee is 1 and 1/2 hours away.
Jacksonville is 2 hours away.
Orlando is 2 and 1/2 hours away.
Some local restaurants 10 minutes away (Branford, FL) include:
Suwannee Cove Restaurant - All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet on weekends. Located upstream directly on the Suwannee river. You could conceiveably canoe there if you don't mind heading upstream 5 miles...
Nell's BarB-Que - Branford, FL Sat. night ALl-U-Can Eat Bar-B-Que.
Sandy Point Restaurant - Seafood and steaks(located on the Santa Fe River, five minutes away).
Gainesville - 45 minutes away. Home of the University of Florida. The Florida Museum of Natural History, many cultural events, sporting events, etc. and a plethora or restaurants.
Catch your own fish! We have a gas grill on the back deck. Catfish, bass and bream are plentiful.
Golf:
Worms can be purchased 5 minutes away at 'Hannah's Country Store' on the Santa Fe River.
Other Activities:
canoeing