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Huge Yard, BBQ, Fire-Pit, Devils Den & Rainbow Springs, Sleeps 5, Near HITS

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Room
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Huge Yard, BBQ, Fire-Pit, Devils Den & Rainbow Springs, Sleeps 5, Near HITS

THE ONYX OASIS — A peaceful retreat surrounded by nature — Close to Devils Den and Rainbow Springs!

Welcome to The Onyx Oasis, a boho inspired 2BR/1BA home — Located in the heart of Williston, FL.

🖤 15 Min, Devils Den
🖤 15 Min, Cedar Lake & Gardens
🖤 12 Min, HITS
🖤 30 Min, Rainbow Springs
🖤 35 Min, Silver Springs State Park
🖤 40 Min, Florida Canyons

The onyx offers a peaceful retreat to stay at while enjoying what nature has to offer! 🌿 Backyard Retreat

Step into your private outdoor escape. The fenced-in backyard offers:
• A fire pit area with seating for six—great for roasting marshmallows and sharing stories
• A cozy pergola with lounge seating and romantic string lights
• A fun mini golf area for kids and adults alike
• A small BBQ grill to fire up your favorite meals
• Nature trails and surrounding greenery for a peaceful, unplugged experience

Your perfect getaway starts here—book now!

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About the area

Williston

Located in Williston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Haile Village Center and I-75 Super Flea Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Bubba Raceway Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Williston, FL

What's nearby

  • Cornelius Williams Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Epperson Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Devil's Den - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 24 min drive - 35.9 km
  • University of Florida - 29 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sister's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mercer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was excellent to communicate with.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evgenia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice, very quiet, there’s a lot of things to do outside in a big yard. The host was very welcoming and responsive!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with us! We’d love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jose a.

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

Great location and confortable house and for those who like nature the place is perfect.

Excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shauna F.

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

Very cute

Very cute and clean home. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
Thank you Shauna! We’d love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Cottage was clean and well decorated

Nice cottage close to alot of attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

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

The cutest!

This was the perfect stay. All the details with the decor and the outside area were top notch! This place had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kami W.

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

Great place

It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martine M.

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

I’m in love with the place and decoration

Very nice and quiet if you’re looking for a good place for vacation this is where you should go
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

Awesome place!!

Enjoyed the entire trip! Our host was wonderful and quick to respond… very helpful… Be prepared for a very rural area around the house… overall our experience was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elana C.

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

Williston Stay

Property was a great place to stay for the weekend. Very close to Devils Den and Cedar Gardens. Great yard and outside sitting area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

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

Nice stay

A few thing could've been cleaner/better. Overall nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Cutest place to stay

I loved the theme of the house inside and out! Much cuter than a hotel and more secluded. We had an amazing weekend here and I only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! We’d love to have you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna S.

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

Nice peaceful weekend

Enjoyed the yard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Quiet & Quaint

Great place to getaway from stress and relax! Decorated super cute 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Quiet, clean, private

The Oasis has it all, you may never want to leave. Take your sandles off at the door, the house is immaculately clean and lacks nothing in its thoughtful layout. The yard (should we say small park?), is huge and set up for day and night use. Our host, Catherine, was very friendly and responsive. Don't hesitate to book this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER S.

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

Tranquil Oasis

Cat you were amazing! Thank you so much for opening your home to us. Loved the property and home! It had everything we needed:) Loved all of the art work! Super cool space to relax and unwind. Great location! Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi C.

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

This was a perfect location for myself and my adult daughter (22) to spend a few days bonding.

The property is very lovely and well maintained. It is stocked with the essentials and the beds are very cozy. The atmosphere is very cozy and the host provides plenty to keep you entertained. The neighborhood can be off putting, however the host has made sure you feel you are in a private oasis. The property is very secure with safety measures in place. As two females traveling alone, I never once felt uncomfortable or unsafe, even arriving at midnight the first day. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Jd

The house itself is really cute and the yard has been fixed up nice, but the location was not good. Sketchy road to get to it and didn’t feel comfortable in the neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay at Onyx Oasis. We’re glad you enjoyed the house and the outdoor space, as we take pride in creating a welcoming environment for our guests. We understand that everyone has different perspectives when it comes to neighborhoods, and we strive to provide accurate descriptions and photos so guests can make informed decisions. Many of our guests find the location convenient for accessing local attractions like Devil’s Den and Rainbow Springs. Your comments are valuable to us, and we’ll consider ways to further enhance the guest experience. Thank you again for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

It is a Private Oasis

The property was not that difficult to find, although it is off a rather bumpy dirt road. But there's a gate to the property, and you really do feel like you're in your own private oasis. The cottage is small, but with two bedrooms, there's enough space to spread out if your party is small. Inside was very clean and comfortable. The internet and TVs worked perfectly, as did the appliances. I didn't spend much time outside, so I won't comment on the amenities there, but they looked fine. Overall, it suited my purposes fine, and I'll keep it in mind if I find myself down that way again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jim D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

House smells good but very dusty especially under the beds. Floors are dirty, kids running around for 5 minutes and feet are black. Pillows in the small bedroom are hard. Shower drainage is slow. Utensils are dirty. Grounds are wonderful kids love playing outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your stay. We will address the cleanliness issues immediately, including under the beds and improving the shower drainage. We'll also ensure our utensils meet our cleanliness standards. We appreciate your kind words about our grounds and are glad your kids enjoyed playing outside. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again and provide a better experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin t.

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

Hidden Gem

Great place to stay if you like privacy and proximity to Gainesville. We stayed for the weekend to go to the Gators game and the Onyx Oasis didn't disappoint. Beautifully decorated with all the comforts of home. Outside area was great to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. We will definitely be back and will look forward to enjoying another stay. Thank you Cat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2023
Thank you Kevin! We’d love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aundi A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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