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A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a kitchen, and a balcony with a view.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with stools.
A waterfront property with a dock, a covered deck with seating, and a kayak.
A kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a microwave.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ladder, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ocala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Silver springs, FL
  • Place, Lake Bryant
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocala National Forest
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Silver Springs

Located in Silver Springs, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theater are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Villages Market Square and Spanish Springs Town Square. Reilly Arts Center and Discovery Center are also worth visiting. With kayaking, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Silver springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Bryant - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocala National Forest - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 11 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 32 min drive - 33.7 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 42 min drive - 52.6 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 24 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Snappy Tomato Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Pub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is cozy lakeside retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at cozy lakeside retreat?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at cozy lakeside retreat on Oct 29, 2026 start from $243, 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 cozy lakeside retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at cozy lakeside retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is cozy lakeside retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ray Wayside Park and Silver Springs State Park. Silver Springs River and Juniper Springs Recreation Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great view and hot tub was relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy, rustic stay. Place to unwind and fish.. loved seeing all the turtles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great location and convenient to Silver Springs State Park and Ocala, FL. The house has a spectacular view of a freshwater lake and there is a lot of wildlife nearby and in the vicinity including lots of birds! Family of four stayed here comfortably, cooked a few meals, fished a little, and enjoyed the dock and breakfast on the deck in the morning. The house was comfortable and enjoyable for 4-5 people and made our trip to Ocala complete.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Grocery shopping was close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great Little House On The Water all the amenities that we needed stores right down the street very close to Ocala entrance 15 minutes from Silver Springs great location great water great Fish Wildlife everywhere definitely recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing lake front property, very relaxing, high ceilings and a gorgeous inside and outside. I loved looking out at the lake in the morning and Silver Springs state park is a close drive. Would definitely stay here again. The host is superb and responds quickly. Lovely get away! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and awesome host we will absolutely be back to stay. From fishing, to hot tub star gazing. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Good place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake House Stay

We had a wonderful time at this property. Jake was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions i had. We loved the kayaks available to use and the property was private and secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2025
Thankyou for the review. You were an amazing guest! 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax

This is the greatest little place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the beautiful landscaping and sitting on the deck watching the wildlife. The location is very convenient to several springs, hiking and the grocery store. The host is quick to respond to questions and he answered my phone call immediately when I thought I was lost. Being able to bring our two little dogs was a huge plus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The regular road noise was very annoying on the first night .( The home is very close to the road) .I know the owner can’t control road work but the second night we were woking by the road construction from 2:30am-4:00am . The refrigerator/freezer didn’t properly work. Beautiful view of the lake ,convenient location! Ceilings are low !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2026
I really appreciate you're review. Regarding the road construction it looks as if they were repaving it. The construction was completed that night and there doesn't appear to be any construction in the future. Regarding the fridge not working, I was notified upon checkout that in had stopped working. I had a company replace it with a brand new one within a few hours of your departure from the property.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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