Whether for work or play, you have found the perfect place to stay! If your requested dates are not available in The Downtown Retreat Five, please send an inquiry as we have several Retreats available within the same complex and may still be able to accommodate your requested dates. The Downtown Retreat Five is conveniently located in the heart of Ocala, just 0.7 miles from Advent Health and HCA Florida Hospitals, and 1.6 miles from the Historic Downtown Ocala Square for local fare, entertainment and nightlife. This newly renovated peaceful two-bedroom one bath Retreat is one of six Retreats located in a very quiet and private vacation complex owned by Ocala Marion Vacation Rentals. Perfect for the traveling professional, the unit offers a dedicated workspace and windows dressed with blackout curtains for great daytime sleep. For the vacationer, Ocala is an excellent base for exploring Central Florida or simply all that Ocala/Marion County has to offer. The unit is equipped with key-less entry for easy check-in and fully stocked with all amenities needed for a relaxing short- or long-term stay to include a full-size washer and dryer, iron, ironing board, TVs in the living room and both bedrooms, bedside charging stations and a fully stocked kitchen for cooking meals. The unit is conveniently located close shopping (supermarket and retail), restaurants and hospitals. Discounts are offered for weekly and monthly stays. While all units are ground level, three units have 2 steps to access therefore not handicapped accessible and has one reserved parking space. For the comfort of all guests, the complex does not allow smoking, pets nor parties. Your hosts live conveniently near the complex for any needs that may arise.
Property manager
Denise Vitale
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Smoking, vaping, fires or grilling are prohibited on the premises. A $300 pet fee will be assessed for each unauthorized pet brought in an apartment.
Unauthorized Guests, defined as guests not registered within the reservation, will be assessed an Additional Guest fee of $40 per guest, per night.
Replacement cost for damaged linens: Body towels $20, Face/Hand $10, Wash $8, Sheets $30, Quilts $40, Duvets $30, Comforters $60.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Ocala
Located in Ocala, this apartment is in the city centre. Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silver Springs State Park and Ocala National Forest. Juniper Prairie Wilderness and Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Ocala Station - 8 min drive
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 13 min walk
LongHorn Steakhouse - 14 min walk
IHOP - 18 min walk
Latinos Y Mas - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Downtown Retreat Five pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Downtown Retreat Five?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Downtown Retreat Five?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Downtown Retreat Five located?
Located in the heart of Ocala, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Munroe Regional Medical Center, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and AdventHealth Ocala. Kindred Hospital Ocala and Juniper Prairie Wilderness are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our second stay at this location and it was just as wonderful as the our first. As before, it exceeded our expectations. Excellent accommodations, great host, perfect location for our needs. We’ve already booked our next visit and this is our new “go to” spot for any visit to the Ocala area.
This was a great place to stay. It was clean and full of everything you need. Great host. When we come back next year for Rock the country we will be staying there again.
Very clean with really nice decor. Had a hard time finding a nice place to stay for the weekend so we're very thankful to have come across this! It's nice how close it is to downtown.
Lynsey A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edwina
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had what we needed: full kitchen, 2 bedrooms and near relatives.
The property was clean, comfortable and quiet. We will definitely return and wanting to rent more units when we bring our family down. Perfect place.
Katy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin
29 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect in every way - clean, cute, fully stocked. Owner went out of her way to provide amenities for our toddler as well. 5 stars all around!
Kristin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
David
16 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Little extras that only a caring owner would provide.
Property was well kept. Amenities were good.
Location was good for me because I have friends in several locations in Ocala. I was also back and forth for 4 days to WEC (World Equestrian Center). Easy directions to WEC.
This property is super cute and clean, very impressed with the thought that went into this stay, special touches down to having some hair products in the bathroom and soap and shampoo. The energy that went into making this VRBO feel cozy and comfortable was much appreciated. I would recommend to anyone staying in the area. Safe and convenient!
The place was clean and fresh. Location convenient to everything Ocala. 4 star on check in only because I went to the wrong unit at first. Probably my fault as I could have called to get the info I needed. Loved the ease of checkout.
Love the place. It’s Perfect. Denise is an excellent host with excellent communication.
Denise has all kind of nice little details all over the apartment. For example, she has 2 types of coffee machines (love it), USB chargers everywhere, etc., etc.
Also, plenty of free parking in the property.
Highly recommend this place and host.
Thank you Denise :-)
I highly recommend this spot. Perfect for me and my teenage son. The host is wonderful. Every time
I texted her, which was a lot, I got a response within 1 hour.
We were there for WEC so it’s a perfect location. Lots of traffic on the main streets but the apartment street was very quiet as was the complex itself .
Highly recommend it . Very reasonable price for what you get.
Had never been to central Florida before but we will definitely be back! Loved the quietness and variety of the area. So much to see and do within no more than an hour drive. Very responsive host, the few minor issues were answered almost immediately. Loved the organization and labeling on all needful items.
Denise always responded accurately and in a timely manner. Her recommendations were helpful in finding things I wanted in the area. The place itself matched the photos and had the listed ammendities. The ammendities such as kitchen appliances and a washing machine made traveling easy. The apartment was tidy and comfortable. Outside of Ocala, there are lot of springs and nature activities. Gainsville is a 45 minute drive away, which is convenient. I would stay here again.
Stayed for 3 nights for an event at WEC, which is about a 15 minute drive from the apartment. Apartment was very clean with many stores and restaurants nearby. Host was easy to reach and promptly answered questions. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in town.
Heath B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Lynn S.
16 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
A comfortable ,stay
Nice apartment in comfortable neighborhood . Very pretty healthy trees , nice birds
Quiet, clean with an attention to detail! A wonderful place for an extended stay!
christine f.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Denise Vitale
While my husband and I are native Floridians, we have also lived abroad for several years. We returned to the United States in 2015 and opened our first vacation rental in 2022. My husband is retired law enforcement, serving his community for 20+ years and I am retired from our local school system. We thoroughly enjoy spending time with our grandchildren.
Why they chose this property
The Downtown Retreat Six is located in an established, quiet and peaceful residential neighborhood close to hospitals, downtown, shopping and restaurants.
What makes this property unique
All six units in this quiet complex are newly renovated and conveniently located to restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, and Downtown Ocala.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests