The Lily Pad - Peaceful Lakeside Retreat in Melrose, FL

06/08/2025

I finally found the time to sit down and design a page for Sandy Toes Bungalow. I hope everyone will visit the page, LIKE and FOLLOW it and share it with your family and friends both on and off Facebook. I'd sure appreciate it. And then...why not book a stay in one or both of these cottages?
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577192429934

06/08/2025

Lake Time is Vacation Time and the Lily Pad and Sandy Toes Bungalow are just waiting for your family to arrive! Visit their Airbnb listings but then come back here to FB and DM me for your Summer Time Specials! airbnb.com/h/sandytoesbung and airbnb.com/h/lilypadswanlake or RENT THEM TOGETHER FOR TWO FAMILIES! airbnb.com/h/lshaven

06/06/2025

We are on a summertime roll! And it is time for family and friends to join together and vacation CLOSE but not in the same unit so we have put together a special 'package' combining the Bungalow and the Cottage to save you some money. Why not check with your friends or family members to see if this is an option for you! Then get back to me and ask for your special price!

06/02/2025

It's time to entice you to come stay in the Lily Pad and our NEW Sandy Toes Bungalow! See link below for Sandy Toes Bungalow:

🌟 “Share the Stay, Earn Rewards!” 🌟

Refer your friends to Sandy Toes Bungalow or The Lily Pad Cottage
💰 They get 15% off their stay
💵 You get $50 Restaurant Gift Card or $75 credit toward your next visit (use it yourself or share it with the person you refer) after their stay..

👉 DM us to get your referral code!

Family Lake Vaca*King bed*Boat*Fish*Firepit*Swim

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! The holidays are past so it's time to start thinking about spring and what a wonderful time you would have on our beautiful lake and lounging in the hot tub while indulging in some special beverages. Yes, this could be YOUR time to enjoy a little getaway. The month of January can seem very long so why not take advantage of our lower prices at the Lily Pad. And great news! By the end of this month we will have another little cottage (Sandy Toes Bungalow) right next door available to house your friends or relatives. Between the two cottages, it will sleep 8! Ask me about renting one or the other or both! See my calendar at this link but then come back here to save money by booking direct!

Lily Pad*Great Jan. Deals Hot tub~Kingbed~WIFI

11/24/2024

Won't you share with friends on FB to spread the word - Christmas time is available!

Last week was perfect weather for our guests to enjoy our lake in our kayaks. The weather had cooled, the water isn't cold, the wind was calm and the water was very inviting. These are just two of the several boats we offer, including a peddle boat, a canoe and two stand up paddle boards. We still have a vacancy for the week of Christmas and also New Years Eve. Celebrate your holiday complete with Christmas decorations and a tree. Hope you will come and also share this with your FB friends! Visit our calendar and then come back here to make your reservations without FEES. Save a little Christmas cash! airbnb.com/h/lilypadswanlake

11/24/2024

Last week was perfect weather for our guests to enjoy our lake in our kayaks. The weather had cooled, the water isn't cold, the wind was calm and the water was very inviting. These are just two of the several boats we offer, including a peddle boat, a canoe and two stand up paddle boards. We still have a vacancy for the week of Christmas and also New Years Eve. Celebrate your holiday complete with Christmas decorations and a tree. Hope you will come and also share this with your FB friends! Visit our calendar and then come back here to make your reservations without FEES. Save a little Christmas cash! airbnb.com/h/lilypadswanlake

11/21/2024

How exciting! Kidd Rock and a slew of other performers will be in Ocala the weekend of May 9-10 and The Lily Pad is less than an hour away from the concert grounds. Follow this link to buy your tickets and do NOT wait to make your reservations for The Lily Pad because everything will be a sucked up quickly as the word gets out. https://rockthecountry.com/ Contact me for rental prices and availability that weekend.

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09/30/2024

I just wanted to let people know, if you are trying to vacation in FL this fall or winter and are wondering whether to do it or not, the Lily Pad is unscathed by Hurricane Helene and we are open for business. Water in the lake and the shoreline have come up a few feet but with drier fall weather, that will recede. Why not check out our calendar at the Airbnb listing and then come back here to get a great discount on your stay!

Lily Pad-Lake,Kayaks,King Bed,Hot Tub,Firepit,WIFI

06/23/2024

We've added two Paddle Boards to our water fun toys. Kneel or stand or sit...the choice is yours but only if you come and stay with us this summer. Enjoy a king size bed for a restful sleep so you can hit the lake first thing in the morning. Kayaks, canoe, peddle boat and lots of float await. Come stay with us. Check out the new pricing on our Airbnb listing and then come back here to see what kind of deal I can offer you minus those pesky fees! airbnb.com/h/lilypadswanlake
And please share this post with your friends. You never know who is just itching to go on vacay!

06/21/2024

Are you interested in visiting our local and popular springs? Follow this link to see all that are convenient to our area.
https://fun4gatorkids.com/Fun-Around-Town/Springs-Lakes-and-Rivers/?

This page lists springs, lakes, rivers and other swimming holes in natural bodies of water in the Gainesville, Florida area.

06/03/2024

Isn't it about time to think about a little summer Getaway? How about some time at the lake? The water is delightful. The mornings are cool and calm. The afternoon rains haven't started just yet so it is a perfect time to enjoy a little time at our cozy cottage on the lake. The Lily Pad! SHARE, SHARE, SHARE. You never know who might be waiting for a time like this. Visit my AirBnB listing for available dates and then come back here to FB and message me for SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICING. airbnb.com/h/lilypadswanlake