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The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe

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Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe

Absolutely gorgeous, quaint & cozy house located on the amazing spring fed Lake Owen. Just renovated, brand new furniture throughout, everything is brand new. A must see lake house. The breeze off the deck is mesmerizing.

This is a house that you really come to relax and enjoy family time. Fish, grill out, canoe or pedal boat. Everything you need is there other than a fishing pole.
A brand new canoe is there for your use and a 2023 four seat pedal boat is included in your rental.

Gas grill, picnic table, firepit and cornhole game is on site

This Lakehouse is located only 1 block off of Hwy 40 for easy travel to many of Florida's natural springs, where the water is clear, cool and makes for great swimming and kayaking. Juniper Springs is 10 miles; Silver Springs is 15 miles; Silver Glen Springs is 20 miles, St. Johns River in Astor is 22 miles, Alexander Springs is 25 miles, Rainbow Springs is 38 miles, & it's only 15 miles to Ocala, & 60 miles to Daytona Beach. Winn Dixie grocery store, gas, bait and a couple places to get a bite are all within 1/2 mile or less.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Silver Springs

Silver Springs is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ray Wayside Park and Silver Springs State Park, while Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theater are cultural highlights. Reilly Arts Center and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP are also worth visiting.
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Silver Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Peace River Refuge & Ranch, Inc. - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ray Wayside Park - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sunrise Lake - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 9 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Silver Springs River - 14 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 24 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mocha's Bakery And Ice-Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lena's Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe on Apr 25, 2026 start from $192, 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 The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe located?

Situated in Silver Springs, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ray Wayside Park and Sunrise Lake. Silver Springs State Park and Silver Springs River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Harry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fun watching and hearing the sandhill cranes every day. Location is great, with excellent kayaking and hiking opportunities near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Silver Springs Trip

We had a great time at Silver Springs. The cottage was close, clean, and convenient. The beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

liliana h.

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

Comfortable stay!

We really enjoyed the comfort and pleasant Lakefront sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David R.

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

Very cute cottage!

Property as advertised, great location to National Forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Was great!!!

Beautiful cabin/house on the water. Was so relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette D.

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

Perfect spot

This was our second time staying here, and it was perfect. The view from the kitchen is wonderful, and the entire home is very cozy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Great little cozy retreat

We had an awesome time at this Lakeside VRBO. The property is very much like you see in the photos. It’s extremely clean and comfortable. Close to Silver Springs and nearby attractions. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your home..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

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

Owen Lake

Great location for our stay. Everything we needed was available. House is very clean and well-appointed well
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Fantastic

Wonderful stay on the lake. Grandkids caught their first fish! Property is completely remodeled very nicely inside and very comfortable. Fire pit outside was very nice…grandkids did s’mores. We really enjoyed our stay…relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

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

Great few days at this cute lakefront cottage!

We enjoyed our stay very much. This cottage is very nicely remodeled and we found everything we needed for our stay. The host has some nice extras to make your stay more enjoyable. The canoe and paddle boat were a hit with my teenage children (and husband). Beautiful lakefront view and very comfortable beds. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

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

We were here kayaking

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property are beautiful; we had a nice relaxing time. We used the canoe and enjoyed the deck, grill and views. I thought we had use to the dock in the pictures, but you don't, so that was a bit disappointing. We were excited to fish of the dock. It would have been nice to have a bit better water access to launch the canoe. The traffic is very fast moving so you better be ready to swing onto the road and out of it. The road going in is really rough. Overall, we thought it was great and would highly recommend staying here. Lots of area to relax, we took advantage of every nook and cranny. It was very clean, and you had wonderful open views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette D.

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

Perfect Place

This place was perfect! It was very clean & the decor was nicely done! The kitchen had everything we needed, and the view while cooking was awesome! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great little place

Traveled to the area to kayak Silver Springs. The property was close to the state park and offered a beautiful lake view of its own. Property was very clean and new décor, beds were very comfortable. Communicated with owners on a few occasions and found them very responsive and accommodating. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property looked like the pictures and was a great place to stay while we visited Ocala National Forest. The canoe and paddle boat were fun to take on the lake. The communication was slow and I was not able to get the key to the canoe the first night. Also after taking the sheets off the beds at the end of our stay we found a pee stain on one of the mattresses. I contacted the owner and they said they were ordering a new mattress right away and wondered why there was no mattress protector on the bed. Hopefully they are following through with that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Cozy Cottage!

The property was adorable and clean. A great location if you are planning on exploring Silver Springs and Juniper Springs state parks. Right in the middle of both parks. Ocala was also close by with a great downtown area with lots of restaurants. We would book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila e.

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

Overall nice cottage

Nice on inside with all toiletries and towels provided with washer and dryer and all the stuff provided to use. Outside shower convenient for bigger groups as only 1 inside. The paddle boat doesn't work make sure you take oars to navigate. Convenient for fishing. It was nice during july 4th with firworks right there on lake. The contacts were available with any questions as i bugged them alot. Overall great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Nice cottage

Cottage was very nice. Looked to be updated recently. Kitchen was very spacious. We might look into renting again in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

All the Comforts of Home

We had everything we needed at the cottage to be very comfortable for the entire month and David was quick to respond when we reached out. It was great to have multiple outdoor sitting areas and ample space in the house with comfy beds. The lake view was wonderful, and we enjoyed frequent visits from the sandhill cranes and little blue herons.Thank you David and Darlene for creating such a wonderful space and sharing it with us.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia M.

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

Spacious and easy

This house was great-we were meeting up with extended family in the Ocala national forest, but needed more space. I loved the layout. There is a super separate, quiet comfy sun porch and the kitchen is far from the bedrooms (ideal with kids). Overall, loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

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

Awesome

We will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Beautiful Lake View

We really enjoyed our stay at the Silver Springs Lakefront cottage!!! It was super clean, was completely updated and had beautiful lake views. The owners were available with any questions or needs. The beds were very comfortable! They had a canoe and paddle boat to use on the lake. The only negative was the road noise but we "toned it out" and had a wonderful relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Perfect for spring break

We stayed at the cottage with our 2 kids and their friends (4 kids, ages 10-17) for our spring break. We live in a beach town and were looking for a Central-Florida experience away from the coast. The cottage was perfect for our group, with plenty of sleeping space and outdoor activities. We were able to paddle Silver Spring Run, hike and geocache in Salt Springs, and zip line go for a horseback trail ride at the Canyons. Despite our active, busy days, the kids ran to the lake as soon as we returned to the cottage to use the pedal boat, kayak and fish. The weather was perfect for a fire and s’mores at night. The host was responsive when we needed an early check in to avoid bad weather and was helpful throughout our stay. The only negative was road noise from the nearby highway, but it still felt like an escape to a peaceful lake. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Perfect but nerve wracking

I was initially worried about the small dirt road to the house. My sister said it was too narrow for her van. We fit our vehicles but didn’t try with our dually truck. We parked it at our parents. With the wedding getting closer, I had hoped communication was quicker. I had initially messaged a greeting that no one answered (still left unanswered) and it was hard to get anyone on the phone (VRBO reps tried as well on two separate occasions). I sent a message with my inquiry through the app hoping it wouldn’t go unnoticed and they responded. But despite the hiccups and missed communications, my family and I were so happy to have this place during our wedding. So many memories were made here. My only recommendation is to work less like a business owned property, get the door hinges fixed, greet potential guests and be more personable! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was very enjoyable. We loved the open floor plan and especially the windows with the view of the lake. The appliances, TV and fireplace were very nice. We could have used a dresser in the bedroom. The owner, Dave, was very responsive to any problems or questions we had during the weeks we were there. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2026

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