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Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!

Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Orange Springs, FL
  • Popular LocationSilver Springs State Park35 min drive
  • Popular LocationWorld Equestrian Center – Ocala51 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Florida53 min drive
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)53 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
833 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
    2 twin/single beds
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!

Totally charming and well-maintained, this cozy cottage is in a wonderful lakefront setting with 300 feet of shoreline outside your door. With a substantial dock, clean beach, and a concrete boat ramp, you can enjoy this spring-fed natural lake.

The cottage's interior boasts hand-finished tongue and groove pine paneling, and every room has a view of Miles Kale Lake!! A breezy screened porch overlooks this special place as well. This sand-bottom lake is clean and wonderful for fishing, swimming, and boating. Our whole family learned to ski here.

Exactly half-way between Ocala and Gainesville, you can be in either city or Palatka in 30 minutes for dining, shopping, entertainment, cultural events, or health care. Or, drive 55 minutes to Daytona Beach, or less than 2 hours to Disney attractions. This serene setting is for those who like to be close to nature with the advantages of cities nearby.

Great summertime place for the family - you commute to Gainesville or Ocala or P


Fantastic winter haven from the frigid north!! Wonderful Central Florida retreat for retired couples or family who are sick of go-go attractions.

Centrally located: this wonderful lake home is centrally located between Ocala, Gainesville, and Palatka, Florida. it is one mile from the intersection of Marion County Roads 318 and 315.

OTHER OPTIONS: I have two other homeawayc.om lakefront properties: Listing/property ID 127321 on the acre next door and Listing/property ID 910353 on the next lake over. Both of these listings are larger homes with many fine amenities as well. All 3 are close in case you wish to have a large group or family reunion.

Property manager

Edward Wynne

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Yes, on screened porch and outdoor seating

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 833 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Yes, but guests should manage their pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great adventure place for kids

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Special events would need to be cleared by owner
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Fort McCoy

Located in Fort McCoy, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Micanopy Historical Society Museum and Ocala Civic Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Orange Shop and Wild Waters Theme Park. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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What's nearby

  • Orange Springs Park - 10 min drive
  • Silver Springs State Park - 35 min drive
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 51 min drive
  • University of Florida - 53 min drive
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pig Pen Saloon - 37 min drive
  • Ivie's Country Cafe - 9 min drive
  • Orange Springs Restaurant & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Ivie's Country Cafe - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from The Orange Shop and within 20 mi (32 km) of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and Ocala National Forest. Silver Springs State Park and Silver Springs River are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful beautiful place to stays and relax.
Wonderful experience. Excellent place to stay while in the area. Even took a quick canoe trip on the crystal clear lake that was provided by the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael G.

Nice little lakeside property with canoe
My family and I had a nice weekend staying at the lakeside property. We made use of the property’s canoe, fire pit and grill while there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Everyone had a good time & we never even left the property! We made great family memories, can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
We rented both homes as a small wedding venue. The online photos do not do this property justice. Absolutely beautiful, the 2 cabins were great for a bride’s cabin and a groom’s cabin. Both cabins were very clean and well stocked. Will be delighted to rent again for a family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damir T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Lake Getaway
This was my fourth stay at Ed's property. The setting and surroundings are beautiful and the property is always clean and well-maintained. Ed is a great, communicative host. I'll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Clarksville

Liked: Cleanliness
Your own personal nature preserve
I almost don’t want to review this property because I love it so much. It’s so peaceful and QUIET out there. The water is clear, my husband loves it, the grands love it, & my dog loves it. The house is clean, the yard is kept. The only negative is the beds are hard and the living room furniture is not the same as pictured and isn’t very comfortable, but we’re outside the majority of the time anyway. We’ve already booked another week.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, quiet and great spot to relax with our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jan 23
Nice quite place to stay and enjoy nature, we observed turtles, bald eagles, red backed hawks and something I never saw before sandhill cranes.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Annalu R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We have stayed here before and were very satisfied the first time hence we decided to come back. Unfortunately in one year things have changed: there was no toilet paper, no dish detergent or sponge, unclean areas on the edge of walls and under furnitures, but the most inconvenient was the lack of wifi. Although the listing says that wifi is available that is false. The wifi belongs to the house next to it (which is in the same property) and the connection was very poor to none. Considering that this area is known for poor cell phone coverage, we heavily depended on wifi for communication. Had we known about it, we would not have come. It was a huge inconvenience for us specially because we were restrained from using any of our devices (including computer work matters) unless we physically walked outside the cabin to be closer to the other house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S., Orlando, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway on Small Lake
This is our second time at this cottage. It is comfortable and picturesque. We enjoy it as a base for hiking and kayaking in the forest. Be aware that there is another rental property on the same plot and if it is occupied, it is rather close quarters.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022