"The Gator's Den" Lakefront-Anwesen mit herrlichem Blick auf den Sonnenuntergang

Upon first impression the home looked lovely outside and disappointing inside. While clean and functional, the decor and furnishings are sub-par. Broken lampshade in living room, some lamps didn’t work, lighting in bedrooms insufficient. Not enough towels although they delivered more promptly. Porch was a great place to be but no furniture to speak of. Nothing charming or attractive about the interior. Beds were decent, though. Great paint colors on walls. Maybe Irma flooding ruined the furniture and they just picked up odds and ends from Salvation Army? For the price, we are used to having a lovely interior. Just manage your expectations.

Enjoyed our stay. Took walks with the dogs down quiet "country like roads", watched wildlife from the lovely front porch; cooked and ate Thanksgiving dinner in a spacious kitchen.

We had a wonderful time at "The Gator's Den" , the place was everything we were hoping to find: spacious, clean, private but close to all amenities. Joel our host was very accommodating and pleasant.

very satisfied . one suggestion: add handicap bars in showers for old folks like us

If you are a nature lover AND also have special needs that include the need to stay cool, this is the place for you. This house was amazing.

Your first welcome to the home is when you enter the winding driveway through the ornate, black metal gates. Both sides of the driveway had lush palms & beautiful flowers. We arrived at night and it looked and sounded like we were entering a tropical forest. Entry to the home is via a key code provided by the owner 24 hours prior to arrival who also lived right next door if you needed anything. He is very friendly and accommodating.

The home: ceramic tile throughout the entire home. This, for me, was a huge factor because I have Multiple Sclerosis and getting hot for long periods makes me very ill, and the tile kept the house cool. There was also central air and ceiling fans in the living room and bedrooms.

The floor plan: wide open. The kitchen had granite counter tops, a dishwasher, smooth surface electric stovetop/oven and fridge. The garage had a washer and dryer. Bonus: a Keurig coffeemaker. The kitchen also had glasses, cups, plates, pots, pans, cutlery and serving ware. The beds were SO comfortable and the pillows were downy. The master bath was incredible with a two person jetted tub.

The back: there is a HUGE completely enclosed, screened in sun room attached to a smaller enclosed viewing area.This viewing area is just feet away from a marshy pond that holds a litany of wildlife, gators included.The backyard: 2 marshy ponds, one that held baby gators and frogs galore and the other that held a larger gator that we saw so often we named it "Kevin". One night I took a flashlight with the teenagers and spotted it around both ponds and counted 8 pairs of red eyes blinking back at us. Behind the ponds was Lake Jesup.

Night time: a cacophony of green tree frogs, pig frogs, etc, with tri colored herons that sounded so amazing. During the day: Osprey (lots of them), a couple of bald eagles, wood storks, cranes, white egrets and red shouldered hawks are just a FEW of the birds we observed.

The house is set off a secluded road and while there are neighbors, it felt wonderfully secluded. I can't wait to go back!