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Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake and dock.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.
A kitchen with light green cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fort McCoy, FL
  • Place, Island Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Child Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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Welcome to the "Fish Tales" cottage, the perfect getaway in Ft. McCoy, Florida.
Fort McCoy
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
Welcome to the "Fish Tales" cottage, the perfect getaway in Ft. McCoy, Florida.

About the neighborhood

Fort McCoy

Located in Fort McCoy, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Springs State Park and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park, while Micanopy Historical Society Museum and Ocala Civic Theater are cultural highlights.
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Fort McCoy, FL

What's nearby

  • Island Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 31 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 42 min drive - 56.0 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 51 min drive - 67.9 km
  • University of Florida - 58 min drive - 67.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Springs Restaurant And Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hog Valley Civic Center - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Ivie's Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hog Valley saloon - ‬36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach on Nov 15, 2026 start from $324, 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 Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Rodman Reservoir and within 20 mi (32 km) of Dowda Park and Interlachen Branch Library. Lake Kerr and Flamingo Lake are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything about our experience was excellant!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Our family had a perfect weekend at this adorable VRBO! The owner was outstanding with communication. We had a peaceful and wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect. Very roomy and incredibly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice relaxing weekend. The screened in porch with the tv was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stop over property and peacefulGood owner
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and in good order. The bottle of wine was an unexpected treat. It was a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great set up. Plenty of beds for sleeping. House was well equipped in kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with the host. The lake was one of the few with water still in it. The house was beautiful and relaxing. Close enough to stores for convenience but out enough for quiet. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great super reactive. Property was clean and fenced in for dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Great host! Everything was as advertised!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonder home!

We picked this house for its close location to a guided fishing tour we did on Rodman Reservoir. It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. This was our 2nd stay at this property and we intend to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

Everything was very clean and well stocked. Peaceful location with kayaks available to explore the lake. Dock was in good condition to fish or watch the sunrise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our Fam

We were in town for a a fishing trip. The house was perfect for our crew to crash after a long day on a boat. House had everything we would ever need. We caught some decent bass in Pegram Lake in the evenings as well. House was 15 min drive from the Ocklawaha River where we were fishing. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely stunning

We rented the place because we had a family member getting married at Pinehaven ranch. House fit the bill and more. The lake was a beautiful view and my grandchildren enjoyed splashing around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay

It’s a peaceful neighborhood right on the lake. The house was clean and fully stocked of all we needed. The lake had some fish but seemed they didn’t want to bite the bait we had anyway (lol). The kayaks were a nice touch to enjoy the lake as well. I would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic retreat

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was sparking clean, beautiful interior design (pleasure to be in). Excellent communication with the host. Fantastic views, excellent fishing for catfish right from the deck (wait for the dusk to start). A very remote and peaceful location. Overall, exceeded our expectation. Excellent Internet connection -- we were able to work from home (videoconferencing etc.) with no issues.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Sketchy Neighborhood and bathing issue

Once we got to the neighborhood we were shocked at the sketchy houses and thought we were scammed. When we arrived at 5pm a woman next door blaster 80's rock as loud as possible breaking the advertised "retreat" vibe. After it was suggested that we walk over and talk to her, we insisted the owner contact her. We were told she was "sweet" but she wasn't and yelled at her poor dog. She also made some terrifying noises once she turned down the music, probably mad at us. We also heard a dozen gun shots which terrified my daughter. The instructions to the house say to turn on the sink faucet to get hot water in the shower - we did, but the hot water was either scalding, and turned ice cold intermittently. We were required to get insurance to stay here, probably because of the lake - the nicest part was having some kayaks to use. Do your research & always request addresses prior to spending your money so you can check out the area with Google Street View. Wow.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2025
Not sure who pissed in franks Cheerios prior to arriving at our house. He clearly had some issues. This house had a 10/10 rating prior to his stay. Unfortunately the neighbor passed two weeks after his stay so she might have had some unknown health issues going on. Our hot water is a tankless instant system. All low flow shower regulators were removed prior to his stay and there has been no issues by anyone getting hot water and regulating temperature. Our young kids shower and control the showers themselves without issue. The instructions he mentioned are old from before the regulators removed. There is a large hunting preserve and national forest in the area. On quiet lake days some of the activity can be heard. Yes damage insurance or deposit is required just as many other VRBO rentals. If no damage was done by guests then the deposit is refunded. This is normal.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a stay to remember they had so much there to do even for the kids was a blast staying here thank yall so much !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everting was great! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot and very comfortable!

This property was perfect for our trip. The inside was clean and had plenty of space. The dock is nice for relaxing. We were in town for a fishing trip and this property was perfectly located. Overall great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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