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Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail.

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Numerous large windows span the back of the house with a beautiful lake view.
Front of the house.
Back of the house.
Welcome to our lakeside home.
Sprawling view with 200 feet of lakefront on beautiful Lake Tsala Apopka.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Floral City, FL
  • Place, Fort Cooper State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Citrus County Speedway
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Withlacoochee State Forest
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

blue bedroom

1 Queen Bed

green bedroom

1 Queen Bed

red bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

alligator bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

boat bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

loft bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail.

Enjoy your stay in our 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home on 2-1/3 shady acres, including 200 feet of Lake Tsala Apopka waterfront, in quaint, historic Floral City, Florida. If you're looking for a mild-weather, tranquil place to spend your winter months, then this is the place for you. The home is less than a mile from the Withlacoochee State Trail (46-mile paved bike path, 60 miles including the spurs), an easy ride through a quiet, residential neighborhood. You'd never know you were within an hour of all of Central Florida's major amenities, including Tampa, Orlando and the Gulf Coast, as you sip your morning coffee either in our cozy home with expansive lakefront views, on the back patio, or on the dock. Sunrises on the lake are breathtaking. Watch hawks, sandhill cranes, cardinals, woodpeckers and many other birds right outside your window. Drop a line to catch one of Lake Tsala Apopka's many large mouth bass. Home includes central heat/air, washer/dryer, television with various streaming services including live TV, strong dual-band wi-fi, oven, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, fireplace, as well as an outside fire pit (firewood included), a large back porch, gas grill, Big Green Egg, dock, row boat, well-maintained lawn, corn toss, bocce ball and many board games and puzzles. Bicycles and an electric golf cart available for your use. Boat rentals are right around the corner. Within 30 minutes of the manatees of Crystal River, Homosassa Springs State Park, Rainbow River, Weeki Wachee, Fort Cooper State Park, Withlacoochee State Forest and so much more. Nearby beaches include Hernando Beach (45 minutes) and America's #1 Beach, St. Pete Beach (1.5 hours).

Pick up your groceries and you'll be ready for a wonderful, relaxing stay at our fully rebuilt lakefront home.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2031868vb
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Floral City

Located in Floral City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Floral City, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Cooper State Park - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Citrus County Speedway - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Cooter Pond Park - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Withlacoochee State Forest - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Old Courthouse Heritage Museum - 13 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pudgee's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lin Garden II - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail.?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail. on 30 Nov 2026 start from £131, 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 at Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Lakefront property, 2+ acres. Less than a mile from the bike trail. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Fort Cooper State Park, Citrus County Speedway and Laing Harrison park. Cooter Pond Park and Old Courthouse Heritage Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

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

Peaceful lake view

An excellent well equipped property with attentive owners. Fully functional kitchen and comfortable beds. Lovely views of nature and wildlife surround you in a very peaceful setting on the lake. Highly recommended for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for the very positive review. It was a pleasure having you as our guests. We'd love to have you return in the future. Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve n.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful lakeside house in Floral City. Jim & Dawn were great to work with. We've stayed in a number of VRBOs & this one was far & away the best. There are just too many good things about this house to list them all!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to having you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Second stay

Another great month in Floral City. Jim and Dawn are great hosts! Looking forward to go back in the future.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2023
It was so good to have you back again. We look forward to staying in touch with you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding!! House was lovely & the view out the back so relaxing. House was stocked with absolutely anything we might need, particularly the kitchen. Often we have found kitchen items sparse but not here. Lots of bird activity on the water & the crabs were worth waiting for. A flock of 11 cranes flew overhead as we were leaving. The host was most accommodating & available if we had questions. Thanks so much for a lovely five weeks away from the snow & cold.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Put The World Away For A Minute!

What a truly wonderful experience in Floral City, FL. From the moment my family and I drove down the long driveway we could feel our stresses melting away. The cabin is clean and very comfortable! The show stopper is the view of the lake! Wow, simply gorgeous! We enjoyed cups of coffee each morning looking out over the lake. Speaking of the lake, our kids loved fishing from the new dock. Jim was very easy to work with. Highly recommend you put the world away for a minute, and stay in this cabin nestled in country!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2020
Thank you, Eric. It was truly a pleasure having you and your family stay at the Lake House. We look forward to having you back again in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

slice of heaven

Three weeks wasn't long enough! I can't say enough about how beautiful this property is. Surrounded by gorgeous live oak trees it literally takes your breath away. We caught multiple fish off the dock, saw gators just about everyday! The provided golf cart was a huge bonus to see the area also a bonus of many games for the whole family to play. Beautiful area, beautiful house and a wonderful family to rent from. Thank you for opening your home to us during this moving transition. We are so thankful we got to stay in your slice of heaven. The Hartbanks, Jay, Shannon, Beau (2.5) and Colt (8 months)
Stayed 24 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Sunrise on the lake

We loved our stay here. The sunrises are spectacular and the location is quiet and peaceful. We used the rowboat and kayak and took a couple bike rides and also a lot of walks around the surrounding neighborhoods. The car shows in Inverness were also really nice. We love this part of Florida. It’s laid back and is a hidden gem. Looking forward to next year. Thank you, Jim and Dawn for making your home our home for the month of March. The time definitely went by too fast.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thanks so much for the great review, Mike. We enjoyed having you, and look forward to having you back next March. Jim & Dawn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful lake house with lots to do!

We had such a great time at this property! My favorite was the bike ride with my mom, and game night. But we also rented a pontoon from a business that was right around the corner, played lots of corn hole and tennis, rode around on the golf cart, sat around the campfire, and more! The house was very clean, and well maintained, and the location was perfect! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2021
Thank you, Rebecca, for the very positive review. We appreciate it very much. Jim & Dawn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Cozy and comfortable with an awesome view.

My husband and I stayed here for the month of February and had a wonderful time. The house is very nicely furnished and decorated throughout in keeping with the lake house theme. The owners have really poured their hearts into this place with lots of personal touches and even homemade items. They were also excellent to work with and made us feel very welcome. We brought our own bikes and kayaks but these things are also provided for you if you want. The 46-mile Withlacoochee State trail is less than a mile away - what a gem! We did our walking/running/biking there every day. Just 10 minutes to the north, the town of Inverness is also very nice with a beautiful park by the lake right where the rail trail passes through. There are a number of great places to go kayaking within 30 minutes or so. Overall, we really loved the laid back small town feel and would love to return on another visit to this lovely, charming lake house. Thank you Jim and Dawn!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2021
Thank you, Margaret, for the very nice review. As you stated, we've worked hard to make the lake house as comfortable as possible for our guests, and we appreciate you recognizing that. Thank you for being such wonderful guests, and we hope to see you back in the near future. Jim & Dawn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Amazing Lakefront Cottage

This was the perfect weekend getaway, especially after all that 2020 has thrown at us. A group of friends made the quick drive (1 1/2hrs) up from St. Petersburg. We immediately felt like we were in a completely different state where everything was laid back and peaceful. This charming lakefront cottage has everything you need to enjoy a great weekend away from it all. There were a total of six adults and four children and we all fit into the cottage perfectly. The kitchen is large and has everything you need to prepare some great meals. The hosts also provide access to a washer/dryer if you need it. There are two bedrooms on one side of the house and the master suite on the other side. The two guest bedrooms share a large bathroom that is well kept with everything you need. The main living space is great to hang out and enjoy the serene views of the lake. The backyard is surrounded by a beautiful canopy of trees and the new dock with lighting is exactly where you want to spend your days/evenings. The hosts even provided firewood for us to enjoy a bonfire one night. There is a public boat ramp just down the road that would be perfect to launch from and spend some time on the lake. One of the highlights was cruising around the neighborhood in the golf cart the hosts provided access to. We were all sad to leave when it came time to pack up. We can't wait to come back, unwind, and enjoy everything this great lakefront cottage has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
Thank you for the detailed, positive review, Kyle. We're so glad that you were able to enjoy all of the amenities that the lake house has to offer. We look forward to having you back again sometime. Jim and Dawn

About the host

Hosted by Jim & Dawn Waechter

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We're lifelong Floridians who are interested in sharing our new lake house with winter guests. We have another residence in the Tampa Bay area and use this lake house as our weekend getaway.

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