Serenity Stay/Great for Groups/Rec Room/Firepit★★★

Welcome to your home away from home! Fantastic location w/easy access to everything Jacksonville offers-Downtown, sporting events, Mayo Clinic & beaches. Secluded, safe & quiet area centrally located in the heart of Mandarin, just minutes off I-295. Enjoy your stay at this beautifully decorated Farmhouse-style home. It is warm, cozy, relaxing, full of charm & character. Rare large private property surrounded by ancient oak trees. Walking distance to Earth Fare, Bailey's gym & great restaurants. The space Great location for your get away! This private home is ideal for family reunions, private/corporate retreats, golf outings, vacations and business trips. You will have the entire house to yourself with free parking for up to 6 vehicles on 150x20 foot driveway. Close proximity to the St. John's River, many local attractions and parks. Often called a "tropical paradise", Mandarin is concidered to be one of the best places to live in Florida. Enjoy this stylish home surrounded by beautiful oak trees and create memorable moments with your family and friends. The home includes a fully-equipped kitchen with all appliances, dinnerware & silverware sets for 12+ guests, cooking utensils and non-stick cookware. Brand new stainless steel refrigerator and oversized countertops are ideal for cooking family meals. Custom built farmhouse style dining table seats up to 12 people, it makes it easy to host large gatherings. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning on the front porch and connect with nature listening to the birds. Hot and iced coffee brewing machines are provided along with complimentary coffee and tea for your enjoyment. Hot, cold and room temperature water dispenser is available for your convenience. Complimentary soap and shampoo are provided. The laundry room is in the garage, you are welcome to use it during your stay. Free laundry detergent, cordless iron and ironing board are provided. The open concept living area with natural skylights has a wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, a 55" flat screen smart TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube TV service with over 70 channels. We offer free high speed internet 200 mbit WIFI. Fun indoor and outdoor games are available to keep you entertained. Large Florida room is used as a Rec Room with billiard and chess tables. After playing games, walk outside and enjoy a glass of wine at a large custom built Farmhouse style Firepit table. What a relaxing way to finish a day! Sleeping arrangements: Master bedroom #1 has 1 California king bed Guest bedroom #2 has 1 Queen size bed Guest bedroom #3 has 2 Twin size beds Living room has 1 Ashley furniture Queen sofa sleeper Florida room/Common area has 1 regular and 2 Twin size Zinus rollaway beds. Portable beds can be placed wherever you desire for your convenience. Total sleeping units = 11 Total beds = 8 + Eddie Bauer portable crib is available for a guest with an infant. The house can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests and it is great for both leisure and business travelers. Please note there is a very short drive on a private unpaved road to the house. Relax, breathe in the clean air and spend time to enjoy our cool rustic country charm. Please read and acknowledge the House Rules before booking and know this is NOT a party house. We love groups and responsible gatherings, but loud parties and irresponsible drinking are not allowed. No smoking indoors No pets No loud parties Check-in after 4:00 PM, Check-out 11:00 AM PM Guest Book with many recommendations on how to enhance your stay is provided upon arrival. It includes a list of restaurants, places to visit and local attractions. Many great grocery stores - The Fresh Market, Whole Food, Trader Joe’s, Publix. Starbucks and Panera bread are just minutes away.Popular restaurants are close by - Clark’s fish camp, Metro dinner, Bonefish Grill, Julington Creek fish camp and more.