Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam
Calling all nature lovers! Hiking, four-wheeling, fishing and more... create your base camp for a long weekend, a week or more. Looking for a few month’s stay? Ask about our multi-month discounts! House offers three bedrooms plus one and a half baths. First bedroom has the half bath and queen bed, second bedroom has queen bed, plus a third bedroom is equipped with twin over twin bunks with walk through to full bath.
Back patio overlooks grassy pond which brings in a variety of wildlife a special treat for birdwatching. A true forest escape, many activities are nearby. Enjoy the local springs, fishing, hunting, hiking or ATVs.
Pet friendly with a $75 non refundable pet fee. Please keep pets on a leash when outside in. Neighbors’ dogs and wildlife roam through the yard.
THINGS TO DO: simply enjoy getting away from life's hustle & bustle and enjoy a fire (in the fire ring please). Smart TV and wifi are available. Wild animals are around, please do not feed or harass.
Rodman Dam is 2 miles away and offers great fishing. Bring your fishing gear as the ponds at Penner Pond are known to have great fishing too! Various four-wheeling trails surround the area (please trailer your ATVs to appropriate parking for trailheads). For hikers, several trails will take you through the Penner Ponds area or other Florida trails nearby. A popular spot is Hopkins Prairie for trails and observing wildlife.
LOCAL INTERESTS: Other nearby activities include the Hog Waller Mud Bog, events at Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, Palatka Bass fishing Tournaments and a variety of festivals in nearby Ocala, Gainesville or Palatka. If going to the springs (Salt Springs or Juniper) arrive early as they reach capacity quickly on weekends!
ACCESS INFORMATION: Discover what is beyond forest roads. Penner Pond Drive is a narrow dirt road that leads to a small community and your home for a few days. Once there, a partially fenced yard with a grassy pond and forest space as your boundaries on one side. A quiet neighborhood with farm animals as well as wildlife welcome you. The property offers over an acre of outdoor space. We have charcoal grills for outdoor cooking too!
Owners are licensed Florida real estate agents. We invite you to like and follow our Facebook page for events and weather updates: @NatureLoversCottageONF Feel free to tag yourself, share your photos and rate your stay. Thank you for your interest!!! We hope you enjoy!
*All-Wheel Drive and 4WD suggested if planning to explore the forest roads away from the cottage.
**Monthly option is available. Inquire for details including actual month/ months needed.
***Please take note you may not have WiFi-GPS services as you approach the area. Google Map is best but not accurate for our turn. Directions will be sent to you in advance. Please print them for your trip in case you loose your signal. ***
Kæledyr er tilladt: Kun hunde under 23 kg hver (maks. 2 kæledyr i alt)
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Rygning
Rygning er ikke tilladt
No smoking inside. $150 penalty held from deposit.
Udtjekningsinstruktioner
Værten kræver, at du gør følgende, inden du tjekker ud:
Tag sengetøjet af brugte senge, og saml brugte håndklæder
Fjern personlige genstande, fjern resterende mad og drikkevarer, og tag skraldet ud
Lås dørene
Hvis du ikke udfører disse, kan det resultere i en negativ anmeldelse fra værten.
Bag all trash before putting it in garbage can. A $30 fine otherwise. Keep our forest clean. Also for bear prevention.
Trailer ATVs to appropriate parking areas. Install Avenza and get the WMA maps for Ocala. They are for licensed vehicles to help stay on legal trail.
Absolutely no rearranging inside furniture. A $50 extra charge will be added if furniture has to be moved after your stay.
Vigtige oplysninger
Godt at vide
Overnatningsstedets nr.: 2157310vb
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Langvarige ophold godtages
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og lås med dødbolt
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig
Om området
Interlachen
Dette feriehus befinder sig i landlige omgivelser i Interlachen. Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium er en af de lokale seværdigheder. Ønsker du at opleve områdets natur, kan du tage forbi Ocala Nationalskov og Rodman Reservoir. Udforsk områdets muligheder for oplevelser på, i og ved vandet såsom jetski og kajakroning i nærheden, eller nyd godt af den fri natur ved at kaste dig ud i mulighederne hvad angår økoture og ridning.
Ravine Gardens State Park - 32 min. kørsel - 37.6 km
Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 39 min. kørsel - 49.1 km
Silver Springs State Park - 56 min. kørsel - 62.3 km
Sådan kommer du rundt
Palatka Station - 33 min. kørsel
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 76 min. kørsel
Restauranter
Pig Pen Saloon - 20 min. kørsel
Hog Valley Civic Center - 15 min. kørsel
Daytona
Starbucks Kissimmee
Hog Heaven - 11 min. kørsel
Ofte stillede spørgsmål
Er Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?
Ja, dette overnatningssted tillader hunde (maks. 2 i alt) med en maksimumvægt på 23 kg pr. kæledyr.
Hvad koster det at overnatte hos Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?
Priserne for 1 nat for 2 voksne hos Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam den 18. aug. 2026 starter fra 2.754 kr., inkl. skatter og gebyrer, fra og med den 16. aug. 2026. Denne pris er baseret på den laveste pris pr. nat fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer for ophold i de næste 30 dage. Priser kan til enhver tid ændres. Vælg dine datoer for mere præcise priser.
Hvor meget koster parkering hos Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?
Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.
Hvornår er indtjekning på Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?
Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.
Hvornår er udtjekning på Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?
Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.
Hvor ligger Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?
Denne hytte ligger i landlige omgivelser, kun få skridt fra Ocala Nationalskov og 3,4 km fra Rodman Reservoir. Derudover ligger Lake Kerr 15,2 km derfra.
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9,6/10
Rengøring
10/10
Indtjekning
10/10
Kommunikation
9,6/10
Området
9,8/10
Annoncens rigtighed
Anmeldelser
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Chris P.
22. dec. 2025
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Everything was as listed and it was such a peaceful place to stay!
Chris P.
Overnattede 2 nætter i december 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 23. dec. 2025
Thank you for taking time to submit a review. We are glad you found it a peaceful stay. We hope to see you again in the new year!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Emily S.
10. nov. 2025
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
We absolutely loved this stay! Saw lots of wildlife! It was perfect!
Emily S.
Overnattede 2 nætter i november 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 11. nov. 2025
Thank you for taking time to share your experience. We hope to host you again!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Howard L.
6. mar. 2023
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Awesome getaway!!
Great location for getting away from it all, very relaxing and comfortable, will be back.
Howard L.
Overnattede 3 nætter i marts 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 7. mar. 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the review.
Verificeret anmeldelse
8/10 Godt
john r.
11. jun. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great stay
We had a great relaxing time.
The cabin was in good clean condition we had no problems.
john r.
Overnattede 4 nætter i maj 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 11. jun. 2022
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again! T&J
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
chris s.
13. jun. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Wechad a great time
A nice place with a lot of wildlife around.
chris s.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 13. jun. 2022
Thank you for the review. We hope to see you back again!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Mikita B.
9. maj 2024
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Restful and relaxing
Pleasant, quiet, peaceful stay in a lovely cottage. An added bonus was an evening visit from a friendly bear.
Mikita B.
Overnattede 3 nætter i maj 2024
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Anthony C.
26. jul. 2024
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Perfect getaway in nature!
Had an amazing time staying at this peaceful property in the Ocala National Forest, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We enjoyed seeing a wide variety of local wildlife, property is near Salt Springs which is an amazing place to visit. Looking forward to staying again sometime in the future!
Anthony C.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2024
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Sarah P.
17. apr. 2025
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Lovely cabin!
Nice quiet area, and Cabin was fantastic. Cabin was very clean and not far from areas for hiking etc. Owners were very responsive and always responded very quickly. Thank you! We will definitely consider returning the next time we are in the area!
Sarah P.
Overnattede 3 nætter i marts 2025
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Steven R.
13. nov. 2023
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Nature Lovers
If you like quiet and secluded, this is the place for you.
Steven R.
Overnattede 3 nætter i november 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 21. nov. 2023
Thank you for your rating and comments. We are glad you enjoyed a peaceful stay.
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
John R.
23. dec. 2023
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great place to get away and enjoy naturee
We came to ride the trails and loved seeing all the wildlife. The cottage is very comfortable and the property managers were great to work with. We will be back many times in the future.
John R.
Overnattede 2 nætter i december 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 23. dec. 2023
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Nicole G.
9. maj 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Best Mother's Day Weekend
Was our second time visiting and we had an absolute amazing time ridding trails and just relaxing. We seen so much wildlife, 2 fox squirrels, a snake, some turkeys, and even a bear. The best ever mini vacation.
Nicole G.
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 27. maj 2022
We are glad you enjoyed a second stay and hope to become your “go to” spot to relax and unwind! Thank you for the 5-star review!!!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Judith P.
15. feb. 2024
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Peaceful retreat
Enjoyed the peace of the wilderness and mother nature's presence
Judith P.
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 15. feb. 2024
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and experienced the peacefulness of the forest. Thank you for taking time to leave us a review. We welcome you back anytime.
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Fany G.
29. jun. 2022
Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Nice place for a weekend getaway
Property is nice. It’s a work in progress but it is obvious that the owners put a lot of work into it. It was a hot summer weekend and the house was nice and cool. It has all basic amenities and close to some of the springs around Ocala. Overall a nice place to stay
Fany G.
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 30. jun. 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back again!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
David T.
9. feb. 2024
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Weekend getaway
We wanted to get out of town for a weekend to ride on the ATV trails and visit with family. It was always a pleasure talking with Tina, she answered all of our questions promptly and accurately. The cottage was clean and stocked with the basic amenities. Had a wonderful time.
David T.
Overnattede 4 nætter i januar 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 9. feb. 2024
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Jeanie P.
17. mar. 2024
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Fishing with a side of relaxation!!
We really enjoyed the Nature Lovers cabin. We were there for fishing at Rodman's reservoir, and the non fishing time was spent enjoying all the birds that frequent this location. Even extended for an extra day!! Thank you Tina!!
Jeanie P.
Overnattede 6 nætter i marts 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 18. mar. 2024
Thank you again for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Nicole G.
26. jun. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Fabulous
We have been here many times because of the awesomeness of the owners. We always feel right at home. The quietness and the wildlife is the best. We love ridding trails. We saw lots of bears, deers, turles, quail, guineas, rabbits, and birds. It is the best place to relax and enjoy mother nature.
Nicole G.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 26. jun. 2022
Always a pleasure to have you stay with us. See you again soon!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Ericka S.
15. okt. 2021
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great location to enjoy Ocala National Forrest
Quiet secluded location with all the comforts of home. Clean and well kept , we had no issues or concerns the host’s were excellent communicators and friendly .
My daughter and husband are avid ATV trail riders so they LOVED NOT having to pack up and go to trail head . They just hoped on the atv and went .
Ocala national Forrest is a wonderful place to get away and enjoy nature .
Ericka S.
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 15. okt. 2021
We are happy you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the 5-stars. Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Jared H.
14. jun. 2021
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Ocala fun
If you’re looking to stay at a great place near the Ocala National Forest, this place is excellent. We were able to take our SxS from the property and ride tons of national forest trails.
It close to hog Waller and Salt springs. Also the renters were excellent communicators and the house was clean with a great view of the pond. Thank you Tina!! I’m sure we will be back.
Jared H.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jun. 2021
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back soon!
Thank you for your very nice comments.
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
JASON W.
4. okt. 2021
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
If you enjoy nature and being outdoors this place is for you!
Perfect place to stay if you love fishing or trail riding. The house was like home away from home. Very comfortable and clean. Multiple boat ramps within 30 mins or less to Rodman Reservoir or Ocklawaha River and trails are by the house. We loved the seclusion and the feeling of it just being us. We watched a beautiful sunrise off the porch and sat in the living room and bird watched looking out the sliding glass doors while eating breakfast. It was a perfect way to celebrate our Anniversary. The owner had great communication and everything was already in detail so we didn't have to ask any questions. Our stay was smooth. Thank you so much for sharing your house. We will be back!
JASON W.
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 4. okt. 2021
Thank you for being our guest and for the nice review. We love that you spent your anniversary enjoying the forest and our little place in the woods.
We look forward to seeing you again!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Suzanne S.
27. nov. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Rustic Getaway
Tina is such a gracious host! The property was as described in the middle of the National Forest. It is a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The home was quite accommodating for all five of us. The kitchen is rather small, it is not a complaint, however, an observation. There is limited counter space so plan meals accordingly. We had hoped that the weather would've been a little cooler for late November, but the property was a lot of fun. The swing was a great addition and all three of our teenagers took turns swinging on it! One thing more, we were grateful we had a Jeep Wrangler to get to this property, if we had had a car, it would've been a challenge to get there. All in all, it was a fabulous weekend and we quite enjoyed ourselves.
Suzanne S.
Overnattede 2 nætter i november 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. nov. 2022
We are so glad y’all had a good time and enjoyed our swing! Thank you for the kind review. We hope you visit again.
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
patricia A.
1. maj 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Nice Stay
We stayed for a weekend so we could work on our land close by. The beds were comfortable and the shower had better pressure than ours at home. We enjoyed sitting on the small back porch in the evenings.
Penner Pond Rd was impossible for us to drive into off of FR74. Someone had gotten stuck and dug ruts so deep my 2 wheel drive truck couldn't go through there. We went back out to FR74 and came in on Boree Blvd. That worked out great.
We cooked while we were there and there was everything we needed except a pot big enough to boil corn in and a 9x13 pan. If you plan on doing a lot of cooking, be sure to bring any specialty items you may need.
patricia A.
Overnattede 2 nætter i april 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 25. maj 2022
We are glad you found the house comfortable. Congratulations on your new property!
Verificeret anmeldelse
8/10 Godt
Ray r.
25. apr. 2022
Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great place to visit.
The was good just wish they would have mention that if you are coming to trail ride that you have to trailer your machines to the trailhead. The roads leading to the house are tight and was hard to pull a trailer of 20 foot long down the tight paths. The house was nice but there was trash under one of the beds and the bathroom needs an exhaust fan since that bedroom does not have a fan or AC unit.
Ray r.
Overnattede 3 nætter i april 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 17. maj 2022
Thank you Ray for your review. We drive to be sure everyone is aware of trails and parking areas prior to arrival. Our apologies this was missed prior to your arrival.
We will follow up with our cleaning company regarding the trash under the bed(s). As far as the bathroom fan, it is on our list as we fine-tune some of our rehab items… we will make it a priority as we continue making the place more comfortable for everyone.
We appreciate your input and hope to see you back!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Destiny S.
20. apr. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
County Vaca
Tina was very easy to contact. She was very friendly and welcoming. We love the size of the home and the flexibility of multiple bedrooms for our family to stay comfortably. We had access to a fire pit, a grill, a swing for the kids and a bird feeder which was convenient & a nice treat. The best road to the stay was a little hard to find and other road was a little rougher than we thought. I would definitely stay again if I'm ever in the area.
Destiny S.
Overnattede 2 nætter i april 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 24. maj 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes, the forest roads are unpredictable as far as their condition. We try to let our guests know the best routes ahead of time. We hope to see you back!
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Jennyfer C.
11. apr. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
😍😍 will be going back
Loved it. Kids had so much fun. It was far away from stores but so peaceful
Jennyfer C.
Overnattede 5 nætter i april 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 21. maj 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the review.
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Melinda N.
9. mar. 2022
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Nature Lovers Home Base
This lovely cottage is in a central location in the Ocala National Forest. It was conveniently located to many trails and salt springs. It's on a lovely pond with abundant wildlife all around. It was so quiet the peepers sang us to sleep each night. The home had every modern amenity. We were able to cook all of our meals for a week. The weather was unseasonably warm and the air conditioning worked wonderfully. Everything we needed, including wifi, was provided. My husband was easily able to do some work. The bed was very comfortable. It was also great to pack less and be able to do laundry. Lots of attention to cleaning at this cottage. We will choose this cottage again when we visit the Ocala National Forest.
Melinda N.
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 21. maj 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome you back anytime! Thank you too for sharing your photos and experiences with us. You had some terrific sightings!
Om værten
Vært: Tina Arant
We are both licensed Florida real estate agents. More importantly, we love to explore new areas. When COVID locked us down to Florida only, we decided to share our love of our forest property with others.
Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted
A piece of old Florida that remains in the peaceful area of the Ocala Forest. It is a nice little escape not too far from convinces but allows you to enjoy serene evenings star gazing or exploring many of central Florida’s activities.
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