• Cottage in the Woods

  Cottage in the Woods

  • Guest Peg (Louisville, KY)
  • Date of stay 02/03/13
  • Review Submitted 04/19/13
  My first stay at Jan's Guest House was February 2012 and upon arrival I was quite impressed how accuratelyl the photos and the listing portrayed the house...I found a clean, beautifully decorated and well furnished place with a wonderful and fully equipped kitchen.... a place that I would call home for a month. I so much enjoyed being there that I came back this year for a two month stay. and fell in love all over again. I would call it my "cottage in the woods" because it was surrounded by a wonderful stand of trees,where birds would flock and cute critters would pass by. Despite being in a suburban area of Inverness the location was near shopping, major roads plus many activities and attractions. My original interest in Inverness was the Withlacoochee Bicycle Trail which I think ranks as one of the finest in Florida, however, Citrus county offers great opportunities for water sports, hiking, birding, fishing hunting, horse-back riding, sight-seeing plus shopping and dining. Jan and Richard are kind and welcoming owners whose warmth makes this house seem like home) It was nice to know that they were there and could field any question about places to go and things to do.and , along the way, very helpful in small emergencies such a misplaced key, In short, I would strongly recommend the Highland Guest House for either a long or short term stay. as it maggiewais a very special place situated in an extraordinary natural wonderland. ,

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

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• Tranquility Cottage

  Tranquility Cottage

  • Guest Buckshot Annie (Mena Arkansas)
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 05/21/12
  My husband and I loved the cottage and it made for a wonderful 2 months. We were pleasantly surprised to find everything we needed to stay for that long a time. Jan and Richard are well suited for the hospitality industry. They both knew what we needed and when we needed it. I would recommend the cottage for anyone planning on visiting the Inverness area. The house is comfortable and quiet but close enough to everything Florida has to offer. We had stayed in Ocala before; but we are very glad we found this gem of a cottage for our stay this time.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you, Cherie, for your nice review. You and Ronny have been wonderful guests and I hope you will come back again. Sincerely, Jan

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• Highland Guest House

  Highland Guest House

  • Guest J & M (Port McNicoll, Ontario Canada)
  • Date of stay 03/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/18/12
  Highland Guest House is a wonderful place to stay. We were here for 8 days last year and enjoyed ourselves so much that we came back for the whole month of March 2012. We are having a great time. It is on the outskirts of town but close to anything you require. The cottage is very clean, spacious and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Jan and Richard are warm and welcoming, extremely helpful and go out of their way to make your stay pleasurable. There is plenty of room, inside and out, for fixing meals, playing games, and exercising. Marie went swimming with the Manatees and had a junior one come right up to her face mask. The wildlife, trails and walks in the evenings are enjoyable and different each time. It is also very peaceful and relaxing with a feeling of being in tune with nature – a touch of the old Florida with its warmth & sunshine!!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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• A well hidden jewel.

  A well hidden jewel.

  • Guest Katydid (Ypsilanti, MI)
  • Date of stay 08/02/10
  • Review Submitted 03/22/11
  If you prefer peace and quiet while still having access to internet, tv, etc. this is a wonderful spot out of town but within minutes of anything you need. Our children came to visit and I prepared a delicious meal w/ all the dinnerware, pans etc. necessary to do that. We so fell in love w/ the showerhead that we bought 2 of them for our new home in Inverness. Yes, this stay helped us decide to spend the rest of our years in this small city that is more relaxed, like the small town atmosphere we're used to. We made several trips to neighboring places, the best being Rainbow River park which is beautiful and we had dinner on the bay in Crystal River which is a short drive. The owner of this property is always available for any questions that arise, but otherwise one would never know she's there. Sitting out on the covered back porch (yes, in AUGUST, folks) for coffee in the morning and watching for critters in the evening is one of our nicest memories. Traffic is almost non-existent and one can go for walks and feel safe. Give Jan a call and book your vacation at this off-the-beaten-track roomy and totally equipped "paradise". And if you are into the attractions you are only an hour and a half away from Orlando or our favorite, Busch Gardens in Tampa, where you would pay much more for much less.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• The best yet.

  The best yet.

  • Guest Michigan Snowbirds (Harbor Beach, MI)
  • Date of stay 02/01/11
  • Review Submitted 03/10/11
  The description and pictures are right-on. The cottage was very clean and had everything needed for an enjoyable stay. Jan was so helpful and went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable. Be sure to read her blog as is it full of information about the area. It is a quiet country setting yet not far in every direction to drive to an attraction that we wanted to go to. We recommend this property.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Highland Guest House

  Highland Guest House

  • Guest Liz (Brighton, Ontario, Canada)
  • Date of stay 03/01/10
  • Review Submitted 02/02/11
   Wonderful holiday This is a great place to stay. There are many things to do in the area. We cycled the trails from the guesthouse, we traveled to the state parks and canoed various rivers and had the opportunity of scratching the belly of a manatee. There is so much to do and Jan's Guest House is a wonderful place to call home We highly recommend this accommodation

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Highland Guest House

  Highland Guest House

  • Guest Sheelah (Miami, Florida)
  • Date of stay 11/25/10
  • Review Submitted 02/02/11
  My husband, my dog and I stayed at Jan's over the thanksgiving weekend and fully enjoyed ourselves. The cottage had everything anyone could want: gas bbq, little wood stove, all minor appliances, fridge, stove, oven, TVs with satellite and DVD player and even wifi (though connecting was tough as signal was weak over the distance from the main house). Jan and her husband were warm and welcoming as was Sadie, their sweet dog. We took our 90lb guy walking with us in the Withlacoochee and through the old parts of town and were happy to notice that any other dogs we saw were safely kept behind fences with locked gates. Inverness is not exactly Miami Beach but then, that's where we were escaping from.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Had a wonderful time!

  Had a wonderful time!

  • Guest Kit (Spring Grove, IL)
  • Date of stay 11/15/10
  • Review Submitted 11/23/10
  "Spacious, inviting hide-away in a quiet, well-maintained neighborhood" is how I would describe this perfect retreat house. Our hostess was unassuming and gracious with the unique ability of making one feel right at home. We would highly recommend Jan's Highland Guest House for your next stay in West/Central Florida, as my extended family had plenty of room, inside and out, for fixing meals, playing games, and exercise. Thank you, Jan, for a wonderful week in sunny FLORIDA!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

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  • Guest Jack & Liz
  • Date of stay 03/01/10
  • Review Submitted 04/23/10
  Wonderful holiday, April 8, 2010 (Brighton, Ontario, Canada) This is a great place to stay. There are many things to do in the area. We cycled the trails from the guesthouse, we traveled to the state parks and canoed various rivers and had the opportunity of scratching the belly of a manatee. There is so much to do and Jan's Guest House is a wonderful place to call home We highly recommend this accommodation

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May 01, 2010-Sep 30, 2010 .. $75/night .. $400/week .. $1200/month
Oct   01, 2010-Dec 31, 2010 .$75/night .. $400/week .. $1400/month
Jan  01, 2011-Apr 30, 2011 ..$75/night .. $500/week .. $1650/month
9% Florida Tax apply to all dates

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.