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Picturesque Lake Front Cottage

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Cottage Facing the Lake
Your relaxing spot awaits you
Front Door
Newly renovated kitchen
Living room with plenty of seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque Lake Front Cottage

2 bedroom, newly renovated cottage located on beautiful lake Tsala Apopka in Floral City on the west coast of Florida. Just blocks from the Withlacoochee State Trail for biking and walking. Orlando and Tampa are just an hour away. 20 minutes from Crystal River for delicious seafood restaurants and marinas also swimming with the manatees and scalloping (in season). Docking available for your boat. Lots of local festivals and activities. This is a natural, unspoiled location where you can find peace and tranquility. Relax under the shade of the cypress and oak trees. 20 steps from the back door of this beautiful cottage you can be fishing on the lake. Note: This is a no smoking cottage












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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1229054vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Floral City

Located in Floral City, this holiday home is on a lake. Lakeside Golf and Country Club and Regal Citrus Cinemas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Cooper State Park and Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Floral City, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Cooper State Park - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Citrus County Speedway - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cooter Pond Park - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Old Courthouse Heritage Museum - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Withlacoochee State Forest - 13 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pudgee's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Lake Front Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Picturesque Lake Front Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Lake Front Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Lake Front Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Lake Front Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Fort Cooper State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Citrus County Speedway and Cooter Pond Park. Old Courthouse Heritage Museum and Wallace Brooks Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was terrific about this cottage but the best part were the hosts, Terry and Honey! We are already looking forward to seeing them next year.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Lake Cottage

Comfortable cottage, picturesque views made a relaxing vacation. Location was convenient starting point for excursions to many destinations.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Peaceful cottage on the lake.

We had an awesome stay in this very comfortable cottage. The lake is beautiful. Plenty enough things to do and places to see in the area. Terry is a great host and we can't wait to come back.
Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this lake front property. It was perfect for us with immediate access to the lake and to the Withlacoochee State Rail Trail. We were able to keep our kayaks a few feet from the lake shore with an awesome, sandy launch site. And we could bike to the rail trail in a few minutes. The cottage was very vintage and very comfortable. We ate most of our meals on the sun porch with its storm windows and screens, looking over the lake. Our queen sized bed was very comfortable. The ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room were a nice touch. The heating systems and air conditioning both worked very well too. The kitchen had most of the dishes, pans and utensils we needed. There were also two gravity recliners for relaxing outside. Our host was also very easy to work with. We appreciated his suggestions regarding the lake. We plan to return.
A daily visitor in front of the cottage.
An outing up a channel off the lake. Beautiful reflections.
A view of the lake from the sun porch.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Actions speak louder than words

Terry requires a one month minimum stay, so this is not a small investment of time or money. We have stayed with him before, we stayed with his this year, and we are already booked to stay with him next year.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Cozy, Comfortable, Close to Lake and Trail

This is a cozy diamond in the rough. It can easily and comfortably accommodate a family of 3 or 4. It is in a wonderful location, just a few feet to the Tsala-Apopka chain of lakes and only 1/4 mile to the 47-mile Withlacootchee bike trail (paved) and beautiful Old Floral City Road. Best of all the hosts, Terry and Honey Carr, are top notch. We have traveled widely staying in HomeAway rentals and have never had more accommodating hosts. They live close by and were immediate in their response to the slightest problems, yet were never intrusive. You will be pleased to have met them.
Stayed 51 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you very much, it was great getting to know you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

A wonderful lakefront cottage

This is a wonderful cottage only a few feet from the water. We enjoyed watching limpkins, herons, and ibis most every day. The cottage is very comfortable and the owner is attentive to any issues.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Cozy getaway cottage

The property was what we expected of it. There were only a few minor issues with immediate follow-up and correction by Terry. Great couple who live in a quiet location and have chosen to share part of their surroundings with others.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

Just what we needed

Quiet, comfortable, relaxing and the view of the lake is great!! All the things we needed after a very long drive. The owners are convient if needed, room to park, we even had space to park a boat, all the kitchen and linen essentials. Walking distance to extensive bike/walking trail. Would highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 32 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2021
Thank you for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Terry Carr
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

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

Tranquility by the lake

nice lakefront cottage, very peaceful, I'd stay here again
Stayed 49 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great getaway

Was very relaxing and location was great. Close to many things . This part of Florida has much to see. Property owner was v
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

Fabulous Sunrise over the Lake

Our friendly hosts made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Relaxing waterfront location and only a short walk to the 46 mile long paved Withlacoochee Trail for those who want to walk or bike. Close to Inverness where we found places to take water aerobics classes and play pickleball. Plenty of shopping and good restaurants in the area. Great place to stay!
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Henry L.

Ideal Place to Snow Bird

The property is ideal for a “snow bird” winter. The location is good for warm weather, convenient for “things to do”, safe for visitors, and the owners are extremely friendly and helpful. We were treated well, would stay again, and would recommend to others.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Terry Carr

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