Your Riverside Escape Begins at Moonlite Hideaway
Escape to Moonlite Hideaway, a tranquil retreat nestled along the majestic St. Johns River. Enjoy endless water activities such as boating, paddleboarding & world class bass fishing. Explore nearby natural attractions like Welaka Springs, Salt Springs Run, Silver Glen and the Ocala National Forest where you can hike, swim in crystal clear springs and reconnect with nature.
Unwind at one of Welaka's many waterfront restaurants, enjoy a cold drink and live music. At the end of the day, bask in peace and quiet, watch the sunset and count the stars.
Key Features
- Waterfront with boat deck — bring up to two (2) boats; boat trailer parking is also available
- Two (2) public boat ramps, each less than a mile from the property, available for launching watercraft
- 2 bedrooms: 1 Queen, 1 Bunkbed (Twin on top & full on bottom) with pullout trundle; pullout couch also available
- Kid-friendly — Pack 'n play and highchair provided
- Dog-friendly — perfect for your furry companion
- Outdoor seating area w/ a wood-burning chiminea, and grill
- Paddleboard & life jackets provided
- Washer + dryer
- Serene, peaceful location
- Free off-street parking
- Fully stocked kitchen with salt, pepper, spices, sugar, flour, coffee station, stainless steel appliances, pots and pans, silverware and more
- Cozy living room space + flat-screen TVs
The Stay
Where River Days Turn Into Starry Nights
Get a glimpse of riverfront serenity at Moonlite Hideaway. These moments — sunlight on the water, laughter by the fire pit, quiet evenings under the stars — capture the rhythm of life on the St. Johns and the peace that waits for you here.
Things to do & See
Find Your Flow in Welaka, Florida
Slow mornings, sunny days, starry nights — discover what makes this corner of Florida so special.
- Renegades on the River
- Andersen's Lodge
- El Amigo Restaurant
- Boat Bar at Welaka Lodge
- Shrimp 'R Us and More
- Idle Awhile Resort
- Mel's River Pub
- Azalea City Brewing Co.
- St. John's River
- Ocklawaha River
- Crescent Lake
- Roadman Reservoir
- Boat Bar
- Gnarly Gar Marina & Bar
- Idle Awhile Resort
- Renegades on the River
- Shrimp 'R Us and More
- Azalea City Brewing Co.
- Welaka State Forest & Mud Springs
- Ocala National Forest
- Palatka Golf Club
- The Oaks Golf Club (Crescent City)
- Silver Glen Springs
- Salt Springs Run
Guest Feedback
What Our Guests Say
We loved staying here and plan on coming back. It was easy access with our boat to Silver Springs. I wouldn't change anything about our stay. The host was a gem and the place was perfection. 5 stars isn't enough — 10/10!
We had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and well prepared. We brought a 23 ft boat with plenty of room to tie up at the dock and room in the driveway for the trailer.
Second time visiting this property and will not be our last! This has become our favorite place to stay when we visit the lake...the location is perfectly set between the springs and Satsuma with many many places to eat. Very easy to drop the boat and head right over the house (less than a mile). House is always clean and feels welcoming. Can't wait for our next stay!
Moonlight hideaway was perfect for what we was looking for .. right on river we brought our boat to explore the lakes.. got to bring our pet and they loved the area .. quiet and safe neighborhood ... cozy accommodations we loved it!!!
This place was clean, perfect and only a 20 minute drive to Palatka. Comfortable beds, chairs and couches. We saw a manatee in the canal and lots of other wildlife. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet spot nestled in a small community near the water. We will definitely book again on our next trip!
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