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Peaceful forest cottage meticulously updated for your comfort.

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a red door, a microwave, and a sink.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with benches, a window with blinds, and wall decorations including a clock, a cow skull, and framed pictures.
A stained glass window with a floral pattern.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a blue velvet chair, a wooden table, and a window with a view of greenery.
A porch with two chairs, a small table, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Ocklawaha, FL
  • Place, Ocala National Forest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Weir
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunrise Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful forest cottage meticulously updated for your comfort.

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
no smoking inside of home, however smoking is allowed outside the porch areas
there are no infant beds or cleaning areas
no atvs allowed to be unloaded on property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1859899
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 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

Ocklawaha

Located in Ocklawaha, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Springs State Park and Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area, while The Orange Blossom Opry and Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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Ocklawaha, FL

What's nearby

  • Ocala National Forest - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lake Weir - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Sunrise Lake - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 30 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Del Encanto Food Truck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kool Kat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fox Crossing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gator Joe's Beach Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful forest cottage meticulously updated for your comfort. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful forest cottage meticulously updated for your comfort.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful forest cottage meticulously updated for your comfort.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful forest cottage meticulously updated for your comfort. located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Weir and Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area. Sunrise Lake and Lake Bryant are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2024
Thank you for your review, the web site is back up here at the house so we can respond now to your review, you were great guest and hope to see you again and maybe the boat will be up and running so we can show you the sights on the waterways. Again thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Could not have been better. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 6, 2025
Thank you for your review, we try to make every stay the best for all our guest. Thanks Hope to see you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 12, 2022
Thank you, glad you had a great time see you next time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great stay

What a great property and house had everything we needed right off the main road stores down the street host were awesome Wildlife everywhere what a great property thank you
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2025
You are so welcome, you all kept everything nice and clean. again Thank You
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

It was peaceful, clean and very accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2023
Thank you, for visiting us.we would love for to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great stay great host stores down the street Wildlife everywhere house had everything he needed definitely recommend if you're coming to Ocala
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quiet house

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 30, 2022
I am glad that you enjoyed your stay, you kept the house clean and neat and we do thank you for that. Hope to see you in the future stays. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2023
Thank you ,for leaving the place clean.The rooster name is charlie,he belongs to my neighbors. He dies a great job eating the bugs.Thank you gir choosing us,u r welcome any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Property is open and well maintained. The house is clean, updated, and roomy.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
James and his fishing group we're very courteous and respectful, they had great communication. The group loved the house remodel that was done they said it was a great job. The group and others always welcome back. Oh by the way when the oranges are in season they can pick as many as they want.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful, spacious outdoors. Comfy cozy open concept cottage home. The host were very accommodating. They have everything you need, even a first aid kit. A few great restaurants in the area and shopping is close by. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 9, 2026
Thank you so much for being a great guest. you are always welcome here to enjoy yourself. And don't forget the little one.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Very clean, well stocked, and well maintained house. We really enjoyed our stay and the hosts were great! Perfect location! Thank you so much we definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 3, 2025
Thank you so much for your review, we enjoy guess like you that have a good time. There are a lot to do in this area. Again Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

All positive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2024
Thank you, looking to see you all again. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2022
Thank you very much for your response, we aim to please. Just wish the weather would have been better for you again thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than pictures

Very clean and comfortable and well equipped. Location close to villages and shopping. Owners easy to contact and quick to respond. Would stay there again . Thanks Dave and Laura for a great stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

best water
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 20, 2025
Thank you for your stay, hope to see you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2024
Thank you, glad you had a great time. Hope to see you again. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, Clean and Neat

Nice, Clean and Neat
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2025
Devin and his group are always welcome, great guests. Hope to see them all again. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2023
Great guest, we are glad she enjoyed it. That's what we aim to do. Thank you and hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2022
Glad you all had a great time. Don't know if you have seen the wild life but we have deer turkeys and even a bear that comes by in the morning from time to time. He is harmless he runs away if go outside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2024
Thank you for your review, sorry the pontoon boat was down for your sight seeing of our waterways. The both of you were great guest and hope to see you all next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 27, 2021
Thank you and hope to see ya all again. THANKS
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FL

Great holiday week at a great property.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a cute place!

Everything was in working n order and extremely clean. Thank-you will rent again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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