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Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly

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Front of home from SW 156th Street
Front entrance
Front of house
Back of house and yard
Living room with electric fireplace on

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

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

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly

Sunshine Retreat - Ocala is located close to area attractions. Rainbow Springs and Silver Springs are near by for water entertainment. The World Equestrian Center is only a few minutes away, in the heart of horse country. It is only an hour from Orlando and 45 minutes from Gainsville offering a central location to these popular cities. The beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are only 45 minutes west of our home. The back yard is completely fenced in to provide an opportunity for your fur babies to run around.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Upon check out, please strip beds used of sheets and place on the floor in laundry room.
Home is on a septic system, do not flush anything other than toilet paper in toilet. Please do not put grease, oil, or garbage in kitchen sink.
Dogs, including service animals, are welcome as long as they are a hypo-allergenic species due to owner allergies and that of future guests.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3934546vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

About the area

Ocala

Ocala is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 49th Ave Trailhead and Florida Horse Park, while Don Garlits Museum of Racing and Circle Square Cultural Center are cultural highlights. Easy Street Family Fun Center and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Ocala, FL

What's nearby

  • Marion Oaks Library - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • 49th Ave Trailhead - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • SummerGlenn Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Don Garlits Museum of Racing - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Florida Horse Park - 15 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 26 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mi Tierra Mexican And Peruvian - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Ocala, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Marion Oaks Library and within 6 miles (10 km) of SummerGlenn Golf Club and 49th Ave Trailhead. Don Garlits Museum of Racing and Brookhaven Dog Parks are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive to our needs; and provided a very well furnished home for our stay. It is pet friendly and has a huge fenced-in backyard! There is an Aldis 2 miles away.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol F.

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

2 month stay

Very nice property
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year we stayed at this property. Its location is ideal for enjoying the area. It is close to walking paths, beautiful parks, equine center, restaurants, and stores. Host was good at communication and responding to our needs. The property was clean, very nice, and comfortable. Couldn't be happier.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Kevin, thank you for your review. I look forward to continuing to provide you an excellent experience and a break from the winter weather.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Mini reunion

It was amazing…Checking in was smooth. House was perfect for event.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
Thank you for your review. I am so very glad to hear you found our home perfect for your stay. You are welcome back any time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Cozy

We utilized this home for a temporary spot while buying a house nearby. Super convenient long’er term rental. House was lovely and cozy. Would stay again, but we have a house now!
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Wonderful experience

Great location. Good host. Good communication. Loved the whole experience.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2025
Thank you for your review. You took great care of our home. You are welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and clean home. Everything was better than I expected. Only thing I would recommend is, maybe getting a new mattress for the queen bed, as it was very loud every time we moved. Even with that, I still highly recommend this home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Thank you for your recommendation. My goal is to ensure our guest have the best experience possible. This concern will be addressed
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nastassia A.

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

Clean and spacious property!

We only stayed for one night but would definitely stay again at this property! We have family nearby so it was conveniently located, plus great springs and parks nearby. The house was very clean and well equipped, even some essentials in the fridge and pantry for us which we greatly appreciated. The owner was very friendly and communicative. Overall just a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you for your words, Nastassia. You took very good care of our home and are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Nice home

Great communication with Manager
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
It was a pleasure to host you during your stay. You are welcome back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home Base

We were furnishing a new home and needed a home base. Met our needs well with correct entry information Suggest upgrading mattresses. Otherwise great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by David Smith

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I was born and raised in central Pennsylvania and moved to south Florida in 2015. I love camping, traveling, and scuba diving

Why they chose this property

Ocala, especially Marion Oaks, offers a quiet and stress free community. The location of our home takes advantage of a relaxed neighborhood while providing easy access to I75 and SR484 allowing easy travel to local amenities.

What makes this property unique

Sunshine Retreat - Ocala is fully furnished and supplied to make your stay as peaceful as possible. We have high speed internet to allow streaming for all of your guest.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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