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Charming Cottage by the Lake!

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A wooden pathway through a dense forest with various ferns and trees.
A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit.
A wall with a welcome sign, a shelf with plants, and a dairy sign.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a view of a body of water.
A row of cabins with a forested backdrop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Salt Springs, FL
  • Place, Lake Kerr
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocala National Forest
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Springs State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Charming Cottage by the Lake!

Adorable two bedroom, 1 bath cottage is waiting for your arrival! This immaculate cabin features a farm-themed décor and is well stocked. For those who enjoy quiet living, or are nature /outdoor enthusiasts, this place is for you. The cottage is set in a secure gated resort where you'll make new friends as you stroll by the lakeside, play pickleball or enjoy a glass of wine by the firepit.
We have hi-speed wi-fi (300mb/s), a washer/dryer in the unit and a high-end grill. We also have an extensive stone patio for you to rest and relax or watch the sunsets with your friends.
We are very close to several natural springs and many hiking trails. In addition, we are only 45 minutes away from Daytona Beach and/or 90 minutes from Orlando (ie Disney, SeaWorld or Universal Studios them parks).
Amenities also include two pools, a hot tub, and boat ramp.
Please note: This cabin is in the Salt Springs Resort. The resort charges a parking fee which is separate from the owners rental cabin fees. Parking is $35 for one vehicle or $50 for two vehicles (no matter the length of the stay).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2529327
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 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
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 cabin is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Kerr and Ocala National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Palatka Municipal Golf Course. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Salt Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Kerr - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 14 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 28 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 50 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Paddock Mall - 58 min drive - 77.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt Springs Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bass Champions - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Square Meal Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Salt Springs Liquors - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frontier Dance Hall and Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Cottage by the Lake! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage by the Lake!?

As of Sep 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage by the Lake! on Oct 4, 2026 start from $137, 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.

Is Charming Cottage by the Lake! 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 Charming Cottage by the Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage by the Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage by the Lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Kerr and Ocala National Forest. Rodman Reservoir and Silver Glen Springs Recreation are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host and property! We will come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2026
Thank you, Jaime! It was a privilege and pleasure to host you! Hope to see you again! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very quaint and quiet.friendly neighbors.had great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2026
Thank you! It was a privilege and pleasure to host you and I hope to see you again in the future! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin and amenities were great. Good location for hiking trails and springs!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2026
Thank you, Brian! It was a pleasure and privilege to host you. I hope to see you again! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and accessible place. Very peaceful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2026
Matt, Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure and privilege to host you. I hope to see you again! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot. We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2026
Dear Lindsey - appreciate your kind words! Thank you for the privilege and pleasure to host you! I would be thrilled to host you again in the future. With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2026
Thank you for the privilege and pleasure to host you! Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very clean and cozy I highly recommend anyone to stay here they won't regret it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2025
Hi Nico, Thank you for your kind words- you made my day!! Also, thank you for treating the cabin as if it were your own. I appreciated having the privilege and pleasure to host you. Hope to see you again soon! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, host was top notch. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 14, 2026
David, Thank you for your kind words and top notch rating. It is guests like you who are a true pleasure and privilege to host. Hope to see you again soon! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and filled with everything you need. Enjoyed our stay. Mary even mailed something to us that we had left behind. Great communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2026
Denna - thank you for your kind words - it was a pleasure and privilege to host you! Hope to see you again in the future! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice clean and cozy Cottage and very good communaction with Host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 14, 2025
Hi Jackey! Thank you for your kind words - I really appreciated the opportunity and pleasure to host you! Hope to see you again in the future. Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

We have stayed at Salt Springs Resort a couple times and once again we’ve enjoyed our stay. Cabin was nice and location was close to the springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2024
Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for giving us the privilege to host you at the Cozy Cabin. It makes me so happy to know that you enjoyed the beautiful springs and forest. We would love to host you again! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Very comfortable lake cottage. Mary went out of her way to take care of us. Steve
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2026
Steve, You are so very kind! It is guests like you who making hosting such a privilege and pleasure! Looking forward to seeing you again for your fishing trip! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

Had the best weekend at Salt Springs! The cottage we stayed in was clean and comfortable! We loved how close it is to the lake. We will visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2025
Hi Julie! Thank you for the privilege and pleasure to host you! You and your friends are the type of guests who make hosting absolutely delightful! I am so happy to hear that you had a fantastic stay and enjoyed the cabin/forest/lake. I hope to see you again someday! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage was amazing, very cute, clean, super comfortable beds and Mary was amazing and easy to communicate with! I really enjoyed my stay and plan on returning with my family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin

Mary has a wonderful cabin! Clean, updated and close to the lake. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 14, 2025
Hi Michele, Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to host you - it was a privilege! Please come back soon! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an incredible experience. Cottage was immaculate and the lake view was one of the best we ever experienced. Landlord was super efficient communicating all details.
Best sunset ever!!
Just across the street
Relaxing
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great winter get away

Mary was a wonderful hostess. Great Cabin comfortable furniture. We especially enjoyed the outdoor area. Highly recommend. Hope to visit soon.
Stayed 40 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2023
Judi and Chris - thank you for the privilege to host you! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and am so happy that you were able to enjoy the cottage and forest. Hope our paths cross again in the future! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation in this beautiful cabin. The owner was absolutely wonderful to work with. The cabin gave you a at home feeling. Fully equipped with everything you need. We will be booking this cabin in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 14, 2025
Hi Kim - thank you so much for the privilege and pleasure to host you! Can't wait to host you and your lovely family again! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute but no real view

Nice place to stay. Was disappointed in the view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2025
Hi Gary, First and foremost, thank you for the privilege and pleasure to host you! I truly appreciate the opportunity. I'm sorry you were disappointed with the view - you are correct, we have only a side view of the lake and it's a partial one. However, we are only steps away from the shoreline and amenities. If you would like a full lake view next time, I'm happy to put you in contact with other cottage owners who would be delighted to host you. With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

I’ve stayed at many Vrbo properties and I’ve always been happy but the was the best host we’ve had. We loved our time at Mary’s cabin! We had everything we needed in the cabin, it was awesome to have a golf cart to get around. We had family and friends who rented other cabins and it was a fun place to be together. Will definitely rent this cabin again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2025
Tasha, You TRULY made my day with your kind words - thank you very much I am so happy that you enjoyed your time at the cabin and in the forest. It is guests like you who make hosting such a pleasure! Thank you for the privilege and we hope to see you again in the near future. With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything as advertised and more!

Mary was a great host and everything was as advertised. Very family friendly park. Nearby springs are great for swimming with the kids. Overall 5+ stars. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2024
Corey - Thank you for the kind review. It was a privilege and pleasure to host you and your family. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the cabin and surrounding area. I look forward to hosting you again in the future! With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The lake is tranquil with beautiful sunset. The cabin is well equipped. It is very quiet community, too. We saw numerous sandhill cranes. The cabinets close to silver springs, salt springs, silver glen springs, and Alexandra springs from 5 to 40min drive. Mary is a great communicator. I strongly recommend this cabin and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2026
Dear Grace, You were such a lovely guest. Thank you for treating our cabin like it was your own home! It is guests like you who make hosting a pleasure. Hoping to see you again. I appreciate the privilege and pleasure to host you. With gratitude, Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was immaculate. It was decorated so well and was stocked with everything we needed for the weekend such as coffee pot, plates bowls silverware etc. There was a grill as well. Bathroom was really nice, really clean and well stocked with towels etc. Mary was a delight to speak with and so helpful. I will definately be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We just loved it!

Since I booked, Mary was very kind and helpful. We really felt welcome to the cottage and the neighborhood. Also, she made us feel very special leaving a card and some goodies because of our 14th Anniversary. It was very clean and organized and it was really above our expectations. We are planning to come back soon and to bring more members of our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2024
Dear Bruna, What a joy it was to host you and your husband for your wedding anniversary. You are a dream guest - you treated our cabin as if it were your own. Thank you, thank you for the opportunity to host you! I can't wait to host you again. With gratitude! Mary
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family stay for reunion

Overall we enjoyed our stay. The home was well decorated & overall well stocked with supplies. No issues or displeasure with the rented accommodations but the surrounding neighbors were difficult. We felt like we were constantly be watched & reported or judged with every move we made. Owners were beyond great & home was great, just wish the neighbors were a little more neighborly….
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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