River Deva is the perfect homebase for an authentic natural FL experience. The location of the river cottage on the Santa Fe River at the end of a (well-maintained) dirt road ensures a quiet, private, rural retreat. Many enjoyable hours were spent on the large screened (a requirement in FL!) porch overlooking the river and the unusual tree swing in the butterfly garden. The cottage itself was spotless, had comfortable furnishings, and as an extra bonus, smelled great! The kitchen had a good assortment of pots, pans, utensils, and even spices. We "ate in'' exclusively, but some good food options were available in town. We did venture into friendly High Springs briefly one afternoon and enjoyed visiting a few shops and coffee at Colsie's. In addition to being close to Poe Springs, the trails of Gilchrist, Ichetucknee and O'Leno State Park were just a short drive away. Communication with Frank and Karoline was great and we appreciated their recommendations.
We are already working to schedule our next visit this spring for more river therapy!