10/10 Excellent
Paul T.
3 Mar 2026
We visited River Nest Cabin for the month of Feb. 2026. As an alternative to the more-pricey, beachy-condo scene of the past, River Nest was perfect for us!As described, River Nest is a quaint, more rural-like-cabin setting, and it felt very much like home to us...including a neighborhood Rooster! River Nest had everything we needed, including a helpful bedroom/office combo. The beds/towels were high-quality and very comfortable. We made good use of the outdoor Grill and the other cooking items, and the 2-bay carport was very convenient. River Nest was within easy driving distance of everything we wanted to do, minus the beach-related congestion. Food/supplies were as close as the Dollar General at the end of the street, or 10 minutes for supermarkets. There were good choices for local home-style dining, or other options. Numerous activities were within 30-45 minutes including the Daytona NASCAR races, New Smyrna Beach, Nature drives at Black Point Merritt Island Refuge, and the nearby Seminole Rest historic site/walk. We also found the Sanford Airport to be an easy, low-traffic 45-minute drive for visitor travel.Hostess Rene was outstanding with her communication and follow-up. Reservations and any questions during our stay were handled promptly. Rene had everything well-labeled, with instructions, and her talented artwork added to the decor. Thanks Rene and Roscoe. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly return again! Paul & Denise (NY)
Paul T.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026














