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Pod Diver Lodge
A cave diver in twin tanks wading into a clear spring toward a buddy

High Springs, Florida · For cave divers, by cave divers

Stay and train in North Florida's cave country

Only 5 minutes from Ginnie Springs!

Stay at the Lodge Train with Joe
NAUI Platinum Dive Destination
Gear-drying area Training pool Whole house for 4–6 divers Single rooms Fire pit and grill

House Rental

5% discount for weekly stays
4–6 divers

Rent the whole house on Airbnb

Single Room Rentals for Cave Divers

We get it. Sometimes you just want to dive and not have to worry about renting with a group. We can rent to single divers or couples when rooms are available. When we rent by the room, we're on the premises. All bookings are through Airbnb.

The Ginnie Room: full bed with a private bathroom The Ginnie Room Full bed with private bathroom. Perfect for one diver or a couple. Book this room on Airbnb
The Peacock Room: two twin beds with navy curtains The Peacock Room Two twin beds, shared bath. Book this room on Airbnb
The Little River Room: single twin bed and desk The Little River Room Twin XL bed for one diver, shared bath. Book this room on Airbnb

Set up for divers

  • Drysuits and a wing hanging to dry under the pavilionGear-drying area
  • The fenced training pool with its deck and covered classroomTraining pool, 8 ft deep end
  • Covered classroom with a picnic table, NAUI banner and gear racksCovered outdoor classroom
  • View of the pool from the covered gear-up areaGear up steps from the pool
  • Fire pit circle with Adirondack chairsFire pit
  • Divers grilling under the pavilionGas grill under the pavilion
  • Divers eating dinner at a picnic table at nightDinner under the string lights
  • Cave maps on the wall over a table of dive books and magazinesMaps and dive library

Also: dining table with dive map · 50" Roku TV and free Wi-Fi · Free parking

Instructor Joe Cocozza

Train with Joe

Joe Cocozza is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and NAUI instructor, certified in Advanced Trimix, Advanced Cave and CCR rebreather, with more than 3,000 dives. Training takes place in the Lodge's pool, with an 8-foot deep section for skills work, and at Ginnie, Royal and Peacock Springs, with open water and wreck diving off Destin and Stuart.

Already cave certified? Joe also leads guided cave dives of the local springs.

Open Water Advanced Open Water Cavern → Nitrox Wreck Deep Search & Recovery Full Face Mask with Comms Equipment Specialist Self-Reliant Diver Underwater Videographer
Multi-Mission Capable Six advanced PADI and NAUI specialties, plus Rescue Diver, Advanced First Aid and a USCG Auxiliary boating safety course, combined into one program that prepares you for technical diving.
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Joe working with two students in the Lodge's training pool Dive briefing at a picnic table with a rescue can Students suiting up in the covered gear-up area

Stay + Train

Cavern Diver Training Package

Two days of training and three nights at the Lodge, five minutes from Ginnie Springs. Private package $1,400, or $950 per diver for two.

See the cavern package

Dive the Area

Cavern or full cave diver, you'll find a place to dive within an hour of the Lodge.

  • Ginnie Springsabout 5 minutes
  • Little River Springabout 35 minutes
  • Troy Springabout 40 minutes
  • Devil's Den and Blue Grottoabout 45 minutes
  • Peacock Springsabout 1 hour
  • Manatee Springsabout 1 hour
Free guide: The Caves Near the Lodge A printable guide and coloring book to the area's springs and caves. Get the free guide →

What divers say

★★★★★
“Had a great week long stay! Perfect for divers, including designated buckets for sorb, plenty of space and light to work on gear, a dryer for undergarments, and a fully equipped kitchen. Host was super friendly and communicative, and the whole place was cozy with clear instructions. Great location 5 minutes from Ginnie and less than 10 minutes to High Springs.”
HunterFort Lauderdale, Florida · November 2025 · Airbnb
★★★★★
“Joseph and Amanda were wonderful hosts and lovely people! The location is very convenient and they had all the amenities I could need. They were very accommodating with my arrival and departure times and incredibly helpful when I had some unexpected delays pop up. Would highly recommend them for any cave diver and I hope to stay with them again!”
AndrewJuly 2026 · Airbnb
★★★★★
“This location was fantastic for divers. The outdoor covered patio was perfect for drying and charging dive gear. This made the trip so much easier.”
JasonNorth Augusta, South Carolina · May 2026 · Airbnb