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Lake Kerr Lakefront Retreat, private waterfront and dock, spacious home.

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A campfire with logs burning in a metal fire pit.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a television in the background, and a sign on the wall that reads "LIVE LAUGH LOVE".
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of trees, and a door.
Private kitchen
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fort McCoy, FL
  • Place, Lake Kerr
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Juniper Springs Recreation Area
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Separate dining area

About this property

Lake Kerr Lakefront Retreat, private waterfront and dock, spacious home.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home has 2 Master Suites and Sleeps 10. The home has over 2200 of living area and a large screened porch overlooking the lake. It has a wood-burning fireplace, dining room and breakfast area. The spacious kitchen has all new appliances. This lake home is located at the end of a private road and is gated and fenced for waterfront privacy. The home was completely renovated in 2017 to like-new condition to include new furnishings throughout. A complete new water system was installed in 2018. The private dock awaits your boat of any size. Lake paradise living at its best!!!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
The garage is to removed by tenant and taken to disposal dumpster
Turn off A/C and Heat when leaving.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1320213
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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Fort McCoy

Located in Fort McCoy, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Lake Kerr and Ocala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Broward Park and The Orange Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Fort McCoy, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Kerr - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 24 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Juniper Springs Recreation Area - 33 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 35 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 53 min drive - 58.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Springs Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bass Champions - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Square Meal Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salt Springs Liquors - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Dance Hall and Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Kerr Lakefront Retreat, private waterfront and dock, spacious home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Kerr Lakefront Retreat: dock, views?

As of Jul 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Kerr Lakefront Retreat: dock, views on Jan 2, 2027 start from $451, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Kerr Lakefront Retreat, private waterfront and dock, spacious home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Kerr Lakefront Retreat, private waterfront and dock, spacious home.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Kerr Lakefront Retreat, private waterfront and dock, spacious home. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Kerr and Ocala National Forest. Rodman Reservoir is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evandro F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house exceeded all our expectations! We absolutely loved it and are already planning our return. Mark was incredibly helpful in getting us settled. We wholeheartedly recommend his place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was more wonderful than we expected! Grandparents, 2 moms and 4 kids under 6. We THE BEST peaceful, sunny, outdoorsy time. The lake is clear and beautiful. Sand cranes on our lawn and the kids even caught fish. Highly recommend. Plus Mark, our host was super helpful and nice! Would definitely consider going back!!! So spacious and comfortable. An 'airy' delight with privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake Kerr Rental

You don't need to think twice about renting Mark and Karen's house. It is perfection! Spotlessly clean and has everything you could need. We enjoyed swimming and kayaking right in the backyard. The sunrises over the lake were gorgeous. Great communication with the owners. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Set up

The property is set up with everything you could need. Great location for large family, multiple families, or group event. There was plenty of space and lots of privacy. Beach and dock are set up perfectly so you can stay with or without a boat. There are 2 refrigerators, 2 coffee makers, 3 large bathrooms, all the important stuff when you have multiple people or a group. Owner was wonderful about reaching out directly and checking to make sure everything is ok. We had a wonderful weekend and can’t wait to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

We had a blast property owner was extremely helpful very easy to talk to the house met our expectations to a t. Was stocked with any thing we need and very well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Kerr

Great places. Quit,comfortable,clean,and scenic.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

We absolutely enjoy every second of our time! The house is beautiful and accommodated family coming and going throughout our vacation. Mark and Karen were very attentive and very friendly! If your thinking about a lake front vacation place to bring your boat or kids play on the beach area this house will not disappoint!!! Can’t wait to book again soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven at Lake Kerr

House was spacious, enough room for all. At the back door saw sand cranes, rabbit, ducks and many species of birds. Very nice beach and swim area. Host were very helpful and a joy to deal with. Will definitely go there again next year..
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun times

My family and I loved everything about this property. It was the best stocked house I've ever rented. I have a bad back and beds are a big concern for me. I slept in 3 different beds and they were all perfect for my back. My grandchildren had the best time. The beach was perfect for all ages. The trees buy the water made a lot of shade so we didn't even have to use umbrellas. Can't say enough good things about it.. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Lake house

We found this gem on Lake Kerr. We gathered our family from New Jersey, Wisconsin and nearby Ft McCoy. The house is situated right on the lake with kayaks, a boat dock and fire pit. A great time and memories were had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing lakefront retreat

This house is so lovely! My kids, husband and I had a blast. Has to be the best vrbo we've ever stayed at! There are 6 single person kayaks and one 2 person kayak. The lake is shallow enough at the shore for little ones to catch minnows. The dock lights up at night, making it a beautiful place to unwind after dinner. The beds were so comfortable and the bathrooms were spacious! The owners are great communicators and really care about their guests. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great hosts, great place. Highly recommened.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the house and the lake

The house was so nice and the beach area so so nice love it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WIlliam V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property location on lake

Great house on the lake and very central for the Ocala National Forest. Well stocked - having kayaks on site meant we didn't have to haul ours! Communicative hosts, even with questions that I should have figured out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Property

The house is great. Every bedroom having its own bathroom is great! The back porch and the view are beautiful. The neighborhood coming in is different, but we did not have any problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much to do

Great vacation rental, located close to National Forest activities. If you like kayaking, target practicing, dirt bike riding, or horseback riding, this is the place for you. We brought our 22’ boat for tubing even though the rental conveniently had 7 kayaks stacked for use. We launched within minutes from the house and kept it docked in the back yard. The home has everything you would need and it’s obvious the homeowners take pride in their property. Mark and Karen, thank you for sharing your home with us. Our family really bonded and made some unforgettable memories!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2020
Tracy and her family are FANTASTIC!!!! They took super great care of our home. Our house cleaning crew contacted me and said "Make sure they come back!" When people take great care of your home you know it lightning speed. Karen and I cannot thank them enough. Their communication from the very beginning was great. We welcome them anytime! Mark and Karen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LAKE JOY

Had a great time. Lots to do . The house was in good shape with the things needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic experience

We love staying in Mark and Karen’s home. Works perfect for our family. The home has everything you need for a comfortable vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful family friendly lakeside retreat

Highly recommended lakeside home in Ocala National Forest! The home has everything one could ask for: a screened in patio w/ a perfect view, a beautiful dock, a hammock, bbq, outdoor fire pit, 4 kayaks, 3 large beds & 4 twin beds (bunkbeds), books & games, piano, large dining area, full kitchen and 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. Upon arrival my family members were all pleasantly surprised by the property stating “wow, this is top of the line” and “five stars!” My daughter says she wants to go back. There is a dollar store, a gas station/grocery store, a small sporting goods/bait shop, and a few small restaurants about 15-20 minutes from the property.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Monica and her family were great! Great communication and they really took great care of our home. We are hoping very much that they get to stay again sometime. It's extremely nice when you know people will take care of your home as if it is their very own and they definitely did that. Thanks so much!!! Mark and Karen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Kerr awesome house!

Great property and setup perfectly. Owners were available at the drop of a hat for questions. Couldn't ask for a better experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good spot

Good time. Off the beat and path. Lake access is good
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

Great little get away

Our family enjoyed a long weekend on Lake Kerr. The home was clean and spacious and worked well for our family. The adults and kids all enjoyed the kayaks, hammock, and lounge chairs. There is ample seating on the inside and on the back porch which provided a nice screened in area to view the lake. The owners were excellent to work with and respond very quick to any inquiries. We look forward to our next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is probably one of the nicest lake house expirences we have ever had.

The house and the lake were absolutely beautiful. The owners were wonderful and checked in a couple of times via text to see if we needed anything. There was nothing we could ask for, because everything we needed was already provided. Our family has rented places before, but I would say that this was probably one of our nicest vacations at a lake house that we have ever experienced.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Outstanding home on Lake Kerr!

We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend. The house was perfect for my family who all came in for our daughters graduation from UF. It was spacious and clean with everything we needed. The view is spectacular. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the sun come up. Very peaceful. Lots of great memories from our stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Group gathering on Big Lake Kerr in the Ocala National Forest

The home is beautiful and very accomodtiong for a larger group. Clean, spacious and with all the expected amenities and then some with free wifi, large screen TV, kayaks for lake fun and a fantastic dock to watch the world pass by. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will plan to return in the future. Thanks also to very gracious hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Karen Jones

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We have been spending over 32 years together enjoying life's journey. We have been blessed with living or being very close to the water most of these years and cannot imagine changing a single thing. The lake house is a place that we turn off all of our electronic devices connecting us to the outside world. We just enjoy each other and friends without outside interruptions. We've always had a love for flying, boating, fishing, swimming, and most of all just plain relaxing.

Why they chose this property

Quiet, peaceful, and a connection with nature.

What makes this property unique

Seaplane/Floatplane/Boat/Jet ski, sailboat dockage.

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