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Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12.

Villa in Oviedo with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oviedo, FL
  • Place, Lake Jesup
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12.

Welcome to Gator Palace in Oviedo, Florida—a spacious, two-story villa perfect for large families, comfortably sleeping 10 guests with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Situated on 5 serene acres, it's near Lake Jesup and Black Hammock Airboat Rides, and a short drive from Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios. Enjoy amenities like free Wi-Fi, smart TV, a full kitchen, and a washer/dryer. Dog-friendly with approval. Guests receive 20% off airboat rides, 10% off dining, and 2-for-1 margaritas.

Gator Palace offers keyless entry for a seamless check-in experience. We respect your privacy, so there is no mandatory contact unless you need us. Our team is available 24/7 to assist with any emergencies or for non-emergent issues or questions that may arise during your stay please feel free to reach out anytime between 9am and 8pm. Enjoy your time in peace, knowing we're here to help whenever you need us.

🎉 Area Attractions
- Black Hammock Discounts: 20% off airboat rides, 10% off at the Black Hammock Restaurant
- 5 minutes to Highway 417
- Groceries (Publix): 10 minutes
- Shopping: 15 minutes
- Boombah Sports: 20 minutes to both parks
- The Attractions: 40 minutes
- Daytona Beach: 1 hour
- Orlando Speedway: 30 minutes
- Winter Park: 30 minutes
- UCF: 20 minutes

🔑 Guest Access
- Property manager available for emergencies 24/7 🆘️🚨
- Entire property accessible
- Outdoor cameras only
- Keyless entry; door code provided 1-3 hours before arrival

Gator Palace includes free wifi and a smart tv for watching all of your favorite series on Netflix, Hulu, and more! The home is fully furnished including sheets, blankets, pillows, towels for use in the house, and toilet paper. It features all necessary appliances including a washer and dryer for guests to do laundry. As an added bonus, when you stay in this home you will receive 20% off your airboat ride, 10% off restaurant dining, and 2-4-1 margaritas in the bar at Black Hammock.

🍽️ Kitchen Amenities
Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils
Drip coffee pot provided (Please bring your own coffee)

🛍️ Starter Supplies Provided
- 1 roll of paper towels
- 2 rolls of toilet paper
- 1 kitchen trash bag
- 1 towel & 1 hand towel per guest
- 2 dishwasher tablets, 1 sponge, dish soap
- 2 small bars of soap per bathroom
Please contact us with any questions regarding any items we might/might not provide.


Book now for a memorable getaway!

House has private parking in the driveway. Please use designated parking spots. Public transportation picks up on the main road, roughly 1 mile away.

🏠 House Rules
- Pets: $50 fee, no cats 🐶
- No Parties 🚫🎉
- 1 visiting guest per reserved guest allowed; no overnight visitors without approval
- Parking for up to 4 vehicles included; additional fees for more than 4, large trucks, RVs, and trailers
- No EV charging 🔌
- Completed pre-arrival form and signed rental conditions required prior to check-in

👪 🐊 Family of Gators: Explore our unique rentals!
- Gator Palace: 6 bd/5bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Mansion: 6bd/5bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Nest: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6
- Gator Den: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6
- Gator Cottage: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Cove: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Lodge: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Manor: 6bd/6bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Hole : 2bd/1.5bth - Sleeps 4
Please reach out to the property manager if you need help finding these listings.

⏰ Check-in/Out Times:
- Check-in: 4pm
- Check-out: 10am
- Early/late check-out for $50 when available

✔️ 📝 Other Things To Note:
- Cleaning Fee: $230 (taxable) 🧹🧼
- Security deposit or damage insurance required
- All accommodations are non-smoking; $200 fee for smoking indoors 🚭
- Boat slip available for rent - $20/day
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: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only toilet tissue is to be flushed...ABSOLUTELY NO feminine products or wipes.
NO parties. Guests staying in the home may host 1 visiting guest each.
All accommodations are non-smoking

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 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 and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Oviedo

Located in Oviedo, this villa is in a rural area. Sanford Museum and The Princess Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Congo River Golf - East Orlando and Firkin and Kegler Family Entertainment Center. Fort Mellon Park and Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center are also worth visiting.
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Oviedo, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Jesup - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Central Florida - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 34 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 35 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Orange County Convention Center - 38 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 24 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oviedo Bowling Center - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dragon City - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ellianos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pinball Lounge - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12. located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Jesup and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Overlook Park. Trotwood Park and Little Big Econ State Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sandra c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Beautiful Home Very Clean, Grand Children Loved It
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for lots of family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, beautiful clean home. Check in/out process was very easy. We will defiantly use again when we are in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great spot. It’s quiet and out in the country but you can quickly be to downtown Oviedo.and it’s about a half from the airport. There is a nice restaurant and bar not too far away about a five minute walk Lake Jesup is beautiful. You can catch an airboat ride or go over hiking at the lake Jesup conservation area trailhead about 5 miles away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as perfect as it seemed online. The flat is just perfect! Kitchen is compact and contains everything one needs. The beds are comfortable; bathroom and terrace are excellent. Location is incredible.(Joel) He went way beyond to make our long-weekend comfortable and memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Great property in nice neighborhood

Worked well for our team. Lots of room for teenagers to lay around
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place!

Great place for our group of 8. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Awesome place!

This place was perfect! Exactly as pictured - even better!! We stayed for a family wedding and could not be happier with the size and layout of the house and the property location in regards to all major attractions in Central Florida! The place was immaculate and well-stocked! The rooms were very comfortable and big - the many bathrooms were so nice. Next door is a gator attraction with a pub and gift shop - highly highly recommend - especially the boat tours!! We would DEFINITELY stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hung H.

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

Nice house

I met the owners super nice guy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Lovely home

The house was spacious and the locations of the bedrooms offered plenty of privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louann H.

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

Amazing properties and flexibility!

This review is actually for Gator Manor, as we upgraded prior to our stay. The property managers were so flexible in helping us do so, and were so gracious in providing accommodations for me and my family. We were able to host a small gathering for family during my wedding weekend, and got so many compliments on the property. It is truly a beautiful house and highly recommend to those who need to host larger family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna K., Chico, CA

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

Great place to stay

Gator Palace was comfortable and provided a great combination of space for shared family time and privacy for adults traveling together. More towels and more cups/ glasses would be appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

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

Family

The house was perfect for our overflow family much better than multiple hotel rooms we were celebrating a military retirement so it enabled the family a place to stay when not at the event. The layout is perfect and accommodating. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Hilton Head Island, USA

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

Great stay at Gator Palace

We had a good stay at the Gator Palace. As others have said, make sure to to check sunsets at the Lazy Gator Bar. We ate at the Black Hammock Restaurant, and Anna's Polish Restaurant in Winter Park. The Black Hammock was good, but Anna's was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

jared s.

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

Gator paradise

We stayed at the gator palace and used our gator tags to hunt. Right by the ramp we went out and got two good size gators. House was great, host was great, very relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Game Day

It was a wonderful place for old college buddies to gather from around the country to support their team vs UCF!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney B.

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

Just what we needed

Rented for my wedding party since we’re from out of town. It was just what we needed. Nice house, no traffic noises, good amount of rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

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

Family Reunion

Christina was excellent, and gave excellent customer service. Very disappointed to arrive at four and the house had not been clean, sheets changed, etc.. Cleaners came to clean the floors at 11 at night. Otherwise, the property was great and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Jacksonville, Florida

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

Graduation Central

We had family in town to celebrate our daughter’s Doctorate graduations. This house was a fantastic place for us all to gather. The spacious house and nice layout was perfect. We had multiple elderly relatives with us so the bedrooms all being in the first floor was perfect for us! It was conveniently located near the restaurant and the air boat rides…we took advantage of both.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Gator Palace Paradise

This gem was portrayed very accurately in the listing. The house was very spacious and clean. Our two grandsons loved sleeping in the loft away from the adults. The area was very quiet and peaceful with grocery store and shopping close by. We were there in March and my only concern was lowest temp for AC was 74, might be a bit warm in the summer, but ceiling fans in every room was very helpful. This home would comfortably sleep 12 people, loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gator Palace

The property was nice overall, however, the listing said it sleeps 12 people and when I contacted the owner to make sure that there was enough utensils, pots, pans, dished, cups, etc. they assured me that there was enough for the amount of people that the property could sleep. This in fact was not true. There was a total of 10 people 5 of which were actually staying at the house but there was not enough seating for dinner, not enough forks, not enough cups, not enough coffee mugs, etc. for all of us when we had our meals. We also could not have the multiple small appliances going at the same time without blowing a fuse. That was very inconvenient when cooking for 10 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria L.

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

Needs TLC

It's another rental home. We had our family there. This place is worn down. We could not get in until the exact minute which was wrong because one of the AC units was off. When we got in the side of the house AC was indeed off. We kicked it on. The other side was warm. Then it started. The fridge did not work for water or ice. Really? In Florida? The towels smelled musty. The main bath had broken towel hangers. The faucet handle was loose. Overall, just the worn down feeling. We were not impressed. We all live in south Florida so are all accustomed to AC issues. But to have it off is simply wrong.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie L.

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

Overbearing Property Management

Great house, overbearing property management group. Property management showed up to the property 5 times during our quick 2 night stay to harass me and my guests about cars parked in the driveway (which was private mind you). Imagine not leaving the property until 2 cars (both of which weren’t interfering with literally anything) until these cars were moved? On a private driveway.. Nickel and Dime- Wouldn’t let me check in an hour or two early, was trying to charge me even though the house was ready and unoccupied. Originally said if the house was ready, they would allow us early access. Then, replying to my inquiry to check in early, they reverted back to an extra $50 charge. Also tried threatening to charge me for the “extra cars” aka my friends vehicles whom weren’t staying at the property that met us for the event we attended. Hosts claimed we were throwing a party, in reality the 6 guests played board games and drinking games to ourselves. Imagine feeling like you were being watched at your own vrbo? That’s what it constantly felt like receiving this barrage of texts and random visits over the 48 hour duration of our stay. Would not recommend if you want a relaxing and joyous experience with friends or family. At one point we even had a person walk straight into our property without being invited (we think this was a neighbor or someone from the property management group). That might catch a lot of guests off guard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malica W.

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

Family affair

We had a great stay during visiting a loved one. Thanks for the great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Joel Martin

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Joel Martin was born in Paris, France. His family moved to Africa when he was young, and there he grew up surrounded by the magnificent wildlife. He spent a lot of his youth out in the jungles hunting snakes, alligators and other creatures. His survival skills were honed by his many African and Malgache friends.
He returned to France to do his tour of duty. He chose to be in the Navy which had their base at Toulon, in the beautiful south of France. After his tour of duty was over, he settled in Corsica, where he opened a restaurant and nightclub. He also had a small ranch where he could ride his horses.
After 12 years spent in Corsica, he decided to open a franchise of mini supermarkets in several ski resorts in the French Alps.
The lure of the French Riviera drew Joel and family. There he went to open a real estate company. But all plans changed in 1995, when he won a green card and was allowed to emigrate to America. Without hesitation, he packed up the family and moved to the States. Joel chose Florida as he enjoys the heat and humidity, so reminiscent of his youth.

His choice of lifestyle led him to the Oviedo area where he could live in the country and keep his horse. On a morning walk one day he discovered that not 5 minutes away is the Black Hammock Restaurant, on lovely Lake Jesup, with it’s mangroves and alligators. Now he knows he is in paradise! He is at home just as he was in Africa.
Joel obtained his American Citizenship, fully living out his AMERICAN DREAM!
To further improve Black Hammock Adventures' air boat business Joel obtained his Master Airboat License. He, as well as all of Black Hammock's airboat pilots, have their Master Airboat Captain License.

Why they chose this property

This home is just minutes away from shopping , restaurants, and entertainment yet hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, tucked into nature. This house was custom built for vacation rental guests. It's floor plan is spread out to make sure all guests have their own space while staying in the house.

What makes this property unique

As an added bonus, when you stay in this home you will receive 20% off your airboat ride, 10% off restaurant dining, and 2-4-1 margaritas in the bar at Black Hammock.

Languages:

English, French

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