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Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.

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A residential area with houses, roads, and a body of water in the background.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and dark wooden cabinets.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a teal dining table with chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, a door with a view, and a painting on the wall.
A covered porch with a ceiling fan, a concrete floor, and a view of a grassy field with trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Jesup

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oviedo, FL
  • Place, Lake Jesup
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Oviedo

Located in Oviedo, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Spring Hammock Preserve, while Conduit and Sanford Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addition Financial Arena or Acrisure Bounce House.
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Oviedo, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Jesup - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Central Florida - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 39 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 40 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Orange County Convention Center - 43 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 18 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Food Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dragon City - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Town House Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buttercrust Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?

As of 8 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat. on 16 Mar 2027 start from £710, 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 Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Lake Jesup and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Tee It Up. Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park and Trotwood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, a great place to stay, exactly as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely everything was a quality… I will be happy to post additional good compliments about this place…
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at The Gator Cove. The house was very clean, well-kept, and comfortable. The location was perfect—just minutes from the Boomba Sports Complex where my husband was playing baseball, which made everything so convenient.It was also close enough to town for easy access to restaurants and shopping, but far enough out to enjoy some peace and quiet after a busy day. The best of both worlds!We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Clean and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wedding trip

It was great staying next door to my brother and his family. Very nice being close to my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2022
Thank you for staying with us Debra. We are glad you were able to be close to family. We hope you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July Holiday

Came to enjoy 4th of July with family and friends. We took an enjoyable air boat ride at Black Hammock. Enjoyed the food trucks and entertainment and fireworks at Winter Springs Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

As was advertised

Loved staying at this VRBO. It was exactly as described. Will most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As advertised- very comfortable!

The property had everything we needed and was quiet and peaceful. The decor is updated and modern. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2021
Nice guests
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Time

Adult kids live near UCF so for my birthday rented this property. Loved the location away from business around UCF.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Like Home

Great experience. Perfect place for our extended family. Very comfortable. Well done! Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy time

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house, marred by bad weather.

We enjoyed the layout. Liked the proximity to the Black Hammock.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback Sherrie. We are sorry the weather was not pleasant during your stay. We hope you enjoyed your stay otherwise and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet!

We had an excellent stay at the Cottage! It is located on a very quiet street and all that we needed was provided. The host is wonderful and VERY communicative. Beds are comfortable and the living area is welcoming. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little cottage

This was a nice little cottage. It was clean and the directions were clear to get there. The internet was in and out most of the weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

The house and location were awesome. It was very remote and very beautiful. We had one issue with the dryer not working but the owner was very responsive and tried to resolve it.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Provided my feedback directly to the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place for a Romantic Getaway!

The Gator Cove Cottage was a great place for my wife and I to get away for a 3 day weekend together. The open floor plan between the kitchen and living room was really nice. There was easily enough room for another couple to have stayed in the other bedroom. The views out the windows were beautiful. We ate dinner at the Black Hammock on Saturday and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We would gladly stay here again and would recommend this property to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great For Large Family Gathering

We rented both this cottage and the adjacent larger house for a recent family event in the area. We had a total of 13 people ranging in age from one to ninety. Everyone was very comfortably accommodated. Communication with the host was easy. The houses are comfortably and thoughtfully furnished. I highly recommend this rental, especially if you have a large group to accommodate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off the beaten path in Orlando

I really enjoyed my stay at the Black Hammock Cottage. I was looking for a peaceful place to stay close to Orlando so I could visit my son. It was outside of the city, but close enough to get to anything we needed like restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores. The place was clean and stocked with what we needed when we arrived. I also visited the bar on the 4th of July and enjoyed watching the fireworks at multiple locations across the lake. We did eat at the restaurant one day for lunch and they were extremely friendly and the food was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing quiet getaway

It was a nice relaxing quiet getaway. The restaurant and bar has just reopened from the hurricanes so food was limited and not so good. We were under the impression there would be a New Years Eve party with a DJ at the bar and that did not happen. But as far as the accomidations they were great and the host was attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This was just as described. Very clean and quiet surroundings. We were there for 3 weeks. The only thing I would suggest isa small or stick vacuum for cleaning. 3 weeks is long to go without the floors being vacuumed. A broom is not enough. Otherwise thank you so much for a beautiful vacation
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and perfect

This little cottage is absolutely beautiful the details such as granite and the appliances , the backyard views it’s all amazing. The air conditioner works really well and that’s important in Florida of course but it’s on a dead end road and it’s just very peaceful with ample parking a very safe walk to the front door.. another thing the blackout blinds and drapes make the room so you can sleep at anytime of the day or night. It’s amazing I love this place I will stay again. We will stay again. Bowdie and Jenx
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute cottage, perfect for our family

We loved the home and location. The only concern we had was that the toilet was broken, causing it to run constantly. We reached out to the property Manager but didn’t get a response until the morning we were leaving. Because the toilet was running, we had a horrible sulfur smell from all the running water throughout the house. It was pretty unbearable and it was hard to feel clean after showering because of it . If the issue had been corrected when we called, the house would have received 5 stars. We absolutely loved everything else about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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