Peaceful forest cottage meticulously updated for your comfort.

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Fireplace

Explore the area

Ocklawaha, FL

Ocala National Forest
4 min drive
Dam Diner
16 min walk
Ocala Station
30 min drive
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
38 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovingly updated cottage near ocala national forest, ocala, the villages, silver springs state park ocklawaha river boat launch. Beach near restaurant famous Gator Joe's. Owners Dave and Laura live next door, are available for pontoon boat rides down the ocklawaha river leading to fresh water springs.You can hike and bike ride the any trails in the national forest.Take a short ride to eat on beach or much entertainment in the villages.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Sunrise Lake. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Just a 4-minute drive from Ocala National Forest and 7 minutes from Lake Weir

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

David june

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Ice maker
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Golf on site
Hiking nearby
Theme parks nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Marina nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Winery tours nearby
Cycling nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Peaceful Forest Cottage Meticulously Updated for Your Comfort

Peaceful forest cottage meticulously updated for your comfort. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen P.

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful in every way!

Thank you for providing the perfect property. The home was so clean, great location, wonderful amenities and quick and easy communication. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marge C.

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing!

Thank you Laura and David, for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The place is set up so nice, we felt right at home. It is very clean and has everything you need. We enjoyed sitting out on the porch, grilling out and camp fires. We spent time at Gator Joe’s, learning about the history of Ma Barker and spent some time in the Villages. The weather was perfect!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and the cleanest property we’ve ever stayed at. David and Laura were gracious hosts.

Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

It was great to wake up to a rooster crowing, rather than traffic noise.we had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

17 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

This home was perfect. We would definitely rent it again.

It was peaceful, clean and very accomodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleanest place we have ever stayed

House was perfect for what we needed. Very very clean. We loved the screened in porches. And it had everything you needed for a pleasant stay. We will stay there again. And recommend it to anyone we know.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

9 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet setting, cozy layout, open concept. Easy to get to. Will definitely stay there again.

All positive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

28 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

FL

Great holiday week at a great property.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brie B.

30 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, quiet house

Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M., Tampa

18 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

What a cute place!

Everything was in working n order and extremely clean. Thank-you will rent again

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Melitza F., United States

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and beautiful!

love everything about it! breakfast at Damn Place is a must! only two minutes away! will be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

janet A., Leland, NC

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

August stay

We enjoyed our stay. The house is very well appointed, clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nevena K., Saint Petersburg

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay

We had a great stay. Our toddlers loved the open space around the house. Our parents loved the porches. The house was very clean and had the necessities. It is conveniently located to the Ocala National Forest Springs we wanted to visit. We would definitely come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

7 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

Great place to stay! Quiet secluded location. 20 min from Lady Lake. A little over an 1hr to each coast.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Travelled with partner

6 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

What a lovely place. Decor was enjoyable as I love retro. Location very convenient for our purpose. Very clean. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loraine V.

25 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect!

All the pictures look great but it doesn’t really do it justice. The owners have thought of every little detail to make your stay comfortable. I have a high stress job and this was a perfect get away. Sitting on the screen porches watching the squirrels and butterflies it was so peaceful. I would plan a future trip around the dates this place was available. I highly recommend this for your travel needs to this area.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

6 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

Stay was wonderful. Cottage is beautifully decorated and clean. Had great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Holiday Stay

We stayed over the Christmas holidays to visit some family in the area and had a great stay. The woodsy location was pretty and the place was clean .

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

15 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Getaway!

We came down from the north & snow to hike & snorkel in the Ocala Forest. Dave & Laura's place was perfect. Clean, comfortable and convenient to all we wanted to do. We were able to hit Salt Springs, Silver Glen, Alexander Springs, Juniper Springs, De Leon Springs, Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs & River, Rock Springs. Akiwa Springs... a number of state parks, and we crisscrossed the forest on the 4wd roads. We had a wonderful time and Dave & Laura place was perfect for our needs.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021