The Lily Pad - Peaceful Lakeside Retreat in Melrose, FL

05/13/2026

Don't you remember childhood times at the lake every summer? Isn't it time to introduce your family to those same memories THIS summer? And invite your friends or relatives because Sandy Toes Bungalow is offering the same weekly schedule. Not all dates are available. Book direct to save on fees.

04/22/2026

Memorial Day Special at The Lily Pad 🦀🌿 or Sandy Toes Bungalow🦩🐕 (now pet friendly for one dog under 40 pounds!)

Turn your long weekend into a true getaway—with a little extra incentive to make it even sweeter.

Stay at The Lily Pad or Sandy Toes Bungalow and experience the charm of the Florida Palatka Blue Crab Festival just a short drive away!

🦀 Fresh blue crab & local seafood
🎶 Live music & waterfront fun
🎡 Unique vendors & family-friendly atmosphere

Then come back to your peaceful lakeside retreat to unwind under the stars 🌅

✨ Memorial Day Special:
Book 3 nights and enjoy $75 off your stay (or rent BOTH for a group vaca and get $150 off - sleeps 9 plus one dog)
OR
Add a late check-out (3pm) at no charge (a $50 value) (or rent both and get an early check in at Noon and a late check-out at 3pm at no charge - a🦩🦩 $100 value)

✨ Why guests love The Lily Pad and Sandy Toes Bungalow:
• Quiet, spring-fed lake views
• Cozy, private escape
• The perfect mix of fun + relaxation

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend your way—festival energy by day, lakeside calm by night.

📅 Limited availability—message now to grab this special before it’s gone! 💛

04/01/2026

🌸 Welcome to Spring at The Lily Pad 🌸

If you’ve been thinking about a peaceful lake getaway, April and May are just about perfect—sunny days, gentle breezes, and that calm, unhurried pace we all need this time of year.

So here’s a little something special for The Lily Pad:

✨ Book 2 nights, get a complimentary late checkout (linger a little longer!)
✨ OR enjoy $75 off any 3+ night stay through May

Sleep in, sip your coffee by the water, take an afternoon swim, and don’t rush your last morning… because here, the best moments are the slow ones.

Perfect for a couples or friends getaway, a solo reset, or a quiet break from the busy season.

📅 Spring dates are filling in—send me a message and let’s get your stay on the calendar!

01/22/2026

I've uploaded a few new photos of The Lily Pad. I hope you'll take a look. And while we are in the depth of winter, maybe you have thought about escaping the cold and snow. I have a few days available in Feb. if you or someone you know are interested in a little getaway. Visit the web site on Airbnb and check out the calendar to see if any dates work for you but then come back here to make reservations rather than on Airbnb to save on the fees. Just PM me for rates. airbnb.com/h/lilypadswanlake

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

I just did an upload of some old and new photos of The Lily Pad. While we are in the depth of winter, perhaps you have thought about a little get away from the snow and cold or you know someone who is interested. Here is an opportunity. There are few days available in February so check out my calendar on Airbnb to see if they fit your schedule. But don't make your reservation there: come back here and PM me for a discount rate that won't include the service fees. airbnb.com/h/lilypadswanlake

07/04/2025

I'm very excited to have found a wonderful tool on Airbnb that helps me with my listing of ALL my properties and options. If you click on the link it brings you to my profile and all the properties I own for you to zip through quickly. Give it a try!www.airbnb.com/p/swanlaketwins

07/03/2025

The summer is passing so quickly and soon school will be back in session so why not plan a few days with friends at the lake? We have two really cute cottages right next to each other, just steps away, that are feeling 'lonely' without you! Check them out on Airbnb to see pictures and also dates that they are available. Then get back here, message me and we will come up with a rental rate that eliminates the Airbnb fees! Everyone likes to save a little money! SHARE with your friends...you never know who needs a last minute getaway. airbnb.com/h/lshaven

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!