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Modern Conveniences with Old Florida Charm

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A houseboat with a deck and a covered area, surrounded by water and trees with Spanish moss.
A modern living room with a yellow armchair, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table with a laptop.
A bird in flight with a blurred background of trees and moss-covered branches.
Osprey looking for fish behind the house.
A wooden pier extending into calm water with a covered seating area at the end.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL
  • Place, Lake Panasoffkee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Villages Market Square
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Conveniences with Old Florida Charm

A hidden gem in Central Florida, Lake Panasoffkee still offers old Florida living at its finest. Free of all the busyness life often brings, enjoy a serene and tranquil setting on beautiful Lake Panasoffkee, where you can get away from it all, yet still be close enough to many amazing attractions if you want to step it up a bit. Fish from the backyard, mingle with the locals and enjoy yourself in our lovely modern, yet charming Old-florida home.

Just to note, our home is set up and stocked for 2 guests, and additional people are always welcome — up to the maximum of 6 guests total. Each extra guest is $20 per person, per day, which helps us cover added utilities, supplies, and the extra time our cleaners spend preparing the home. Since our cleaning fee stays the same no matter how many people are in your group, this keeps things fair and ensures the house is fresh and comfortable for everyone.

To keep things safe and consistent, all guests and visitors need to be included in your reservation. The property is also equipped with exterior security cameras for peace of mind. We kindly ask that there are no unauthorized visitors, large gatherings, or parties during your stay.

Thank you for helping us keep the home enjoyable for all our guests — we want you to relax, have fun, and make the most of your time here!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
No smoking in or around the home is allowed.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn air to 77 in summer and 67 in winter when leaving.
Take trash can to end of driveway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO PARKING IN THE GRASS. There is ample parking in the long driveway, as well as on the concrete parking pad along the street in front of the house.
PLEASE NO TRESPASSING IN NEARBY YARDS. Yes, it's tempting, but these homes belong to others, & tho a friendly bunch, please respect their homes.
NO PARTIES OR LARGE GATHERINGS. Person booking must be one of the guests staying. Add'l guests not included in booking are not permitted on property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1239793vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Panasoffkee

Located in Lake Panasoffkee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Don Garlits Museum of Racing and Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Continental Country Club and Cane Garden Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Citrus County Speedway or Florida Horse Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Panasoffkee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Villages Market Square - 37 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 41 min drive - 52.4 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 54 min drive - 78.8 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 58 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Bass Lakefront Resort & Marina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Russell Stover Candies Outlet Store - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Catfish Johnny's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fenney Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Conveniences with Old Florida Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Conveniences with Old Florida Charm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Conveniences with Old Florida Charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Conveniences with Old Florida Charm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Conveniences with Old Florida Charm located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Webster Westside Flea Market, Florida National Cemetery and Brownwood Paddock Square. Lake Okahumpka Park and Citrus County Speedway are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

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

My Wife and I enjoyed our stay at this little gem on the Canal.

Relaxed peaceful retreat
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2022
So great to have you stay! Hope to see you back next time you’re in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April & Jason N.

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

LOVE STAYING HERE!!

Great communication with property manager!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
It was great getting to meet you this time around. Hope we'll see you again. ;)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teresa K.

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

Nice getaway

Everything we needed. House Host was available and very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay Teresa! Hope you'll visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Woodrow J.

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

looking future fishing

great place near what we needed thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom and Linda H.

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

Comfortable property

The property was clean and comfortable. Valerie our host was very easy to get ahold of.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Peaceful and relaxing!

Loved having morning coffee at the table and watching the wildlife in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay and all of the serenity and peace there. Hope you'll stay again next time you're in town. ;)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris o.

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

Nice location if your primary interest is fishing.

If you are looking for a place to stay w the guys this is a good option. If you are looking for a higher end place for you and your spouse, this may not meet your expectations. .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianna S.

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

What is better than birds and water?!

We so enjoyed sitting both inside and outside watching the bird life in the canal and in the neighborhood. The decor of the home is appealing and we had all that we needed. Communication with our host was very good. We would stay again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2022
So great to hear you enjoyed your stay Marianna. Its so peaceful and relaxing there, and so nice so many get to enjoy it. Thanks for the great review. We'd love to have you stay with us again when you're back in town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Amazing!

This little lake cottage was perfect for my family. We were in town for my nieces wedding and Valerie was so sweet. Her home was warm and accommodating and had everything we needed to be happy and comfortable during our stay. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2023
Barbara it was great hosting you and getting to meet you and your family! We love to hear you enjoyed your stay! We’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edna W.

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

Quiet and Beautiful

We loved how quiet it was...this is truly a get away from everything. The house was like living in an IKEA showroom...so much fun. The owner was super responsive and really helped us get into the property (we had some tech issues) the only negative was the showers needed some updating but we loved the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2021
Thanks so much for your reply, Edna! So glad you enjoyed your stay in Lake Pan! It truly is a relaxing place to getaway from it all! Hope you'll come back and see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Hidden gem!

This is our second year here. We love the neighborhood and house. Very clean. Excellent communication. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Thanks so much Jeremy! It was great having you stay again! Hope we'll see you next year! Always love when guests return! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

April

Adequate
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traye C.

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

10/10 would recommend

Several of my friends and I stayed here while visiting KP Hole. A bit of a drive due to our poor planning but it was nice to ride around in northern Florida. Beautiful property, very clean and the owner was very responsive and helpful with anything I inquired about. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2020
Thanks so much for your wonderful review Traye! It was great hosting you and your friends. We look forward to your return visit!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Khii W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

great getaway

I loved how active the host was on getting back to me and informing me about the property, however the cleanliness of the master bedroom was not where I thought it would be. I understand people miss things but please do a walk through because for the money it should be worth the stay. However it was a beautiful location and lots of action on the water with wildlife. The neighborhood was nice an so were the neighbors !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Enjoyed it beginning to end!

We were impressed by the photos of the house and area but were pleasantly surprised to find the house even nicer than those images. The town this property is in, Lake Panasoffkee, is a quiet community, what one might call “The other Florida” free from crowds and traffic. We were completely comfortable during our stay and felt the owners truly had focused on the needs of the renter. It was great having two full baths, a beautiful sunporch, and a well-equipped kitchen. There were many nice touches throughout. One of the other highlights, though, was living right on a canal, immediately adjacent to the lake. We saw more wildlife here than in a national wildlife refuge nearby: anhingas, herons, hawks, ibises and a turtle made their appearances. On several nights, we even heard a barred owl. This is a wonderful, peaceful place for nature observers!
Stayed 32 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2023
Awww, thanks for the wonderful review, Peter! And, so glad you and Sharon enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure meeting you both! And, I forgot about the owls! Aren't they the coolest! We've been hearing more lately! We look forward to your next visit! Blessings to you both!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barb B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Captivating Canal View

The interior was lovely and met the definition of Modern Fish Camp. The cottage was very clean inside and had most everything needed except a can opener which the owner brought as soon as requested. Dishes and glassware were in a corner cabinet not well organized but there were more than enough coffee mugs. The glass enclosed lanai could use a good scrub of the window tracks. Also the shed where the folding outdoor chairs were stored had just old plywood covering the opening where a door once hung. Entry to the house was via an app that might be a challenge for older, non tech savvy renters. Overall we felt we made a good choice in choosing this property despite its few shortcomings.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2023
Thanks so much for your review Barbara and letting me know about a few things that may need to be addressed. Sometimes its the little things, like can openers that get broken or misplaced, and we aren't aware until someone is looking for it - so I appreciate you letting us know so we could replace it asap. And, my apologies for maybe not making it clear, but I am nearly always available to let guests in remotely if they prefer not to use the app, and then we have a set of keys inside to use during your stay. Glad you enjoyed your stay overall and hope you'll visit again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April & Jason N.

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

Our Favorite place to stay !!!

Easy access for family in the area very convenient for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Relaxing Lake Fishing

Great place to relax and fish! Super clean and with all the amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay again this time James! We look forward to hosting you again ;)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey E.

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

lovely weekend getaway

lovely little home in a super quiet neighborhood. they did a great job updating this little 1960s traditional florida home. so glad they left the walls of windows in the florida room- we spent a lot of time sitting in that space - watching the birds flit around the backyard, frogs jumping into the water and little alligators swimming by in the canal behind the house. this trip, we brought our canoe, and although we could’ve launched from the backyard, we decided to go over to marsh outlet park, which was barely five minutes away. if you take a left at the boat ramp, you can paddle down the inlet to the lake without much traffic. great birding day on the lake too -loved seeing anhinga and osprey catching and eating fish, lots of white egrets and ibis along the banks. we only saw a couple of alligators and turtles. overall, a really great place if you’re looking to get away for a weekend, slow down, and relax. host was really nice, communicative, and made check in super easy. thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2021
Stacie, thanks so much for a lovely review! We’re so blessed to share our house with others and love hearing all of the wonderful stories of memories made there. Thanks for the tips about the marsh! So glad you enjoyed your visit, come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joey W.

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

Convenient

Very convenient location and extremely quiet neighborhood a bonus is watching the sun rise on the lake every morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay Joey! Come see us again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

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

Great rental

Great location! Beautiful scenery! Quiet neighborhood! Clean house, spacious, modern
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay Tanya! Hope you'll visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

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

Nice

A nice place to stay for our short visit. A little confusion with the check in process but overall very good. Thank you for finding and mailing our item we left behind!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2021
Thanks so much Trevor! So glad you enjoyed your stay, hope you’ll visit again. Valerie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

justin h.

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

Great Lake house.

Everything was just as listed. Enjoyed the beautiful lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Great to hear you all enjoyed your stay! You’re welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darcy H.

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

Solid home stay experience; Feedback

Excellent sleeping experience. Recommend upgrades to bathrooms; a new refrigerator or adjustment to the door; addition of a washer and dryer unit; and a dock. Nice home stay concept. You have done well with your smart improvements to the Property. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review and letting us know you appreciate what’s been done at the house. And so glad to hear you slept well. We do have great mattresses in all of the rooms. :) Regarding your suggestions, we do have a full size side by side fridge with built in ice maker and water machine that looks great and works perfectly, and no need for it to be replaced. The doors just need to be closed completely to avoid the door alarm notifying you a door is ajar. We’ve put all new tile in both bathrooms, new vanities and toilets and fixtures and paint as well. While there are a couple things left to do to update it completely, we went with what we had to work with within our budget making sure everything is always well taken care of and clean. I’m sure you would agree it looks just like the photos we show on the listing. As for the washer and dryer, we simply don’t have room for them and fortunately there is a great laundromat about 2 mins from the house and we do provide laundry detergent :) We completely agree, a dock would be wonderful....we’re hoping to add one one day! Glad you enjoyed your stay!! Valerie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzette M.

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

Lake Pan Modern Fish Camp

We really enjoyed the views from the home. It sits on a canal and is one house away from the lake. The home was very clean and comfortable for the most part. I was not comfortable in the master bedroom, the king size mattress could be updated. There is a great view off the kitchen table area. It would be nice if there was a covered patio space for sitting outside.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay Suzette. And we’ll make a note about the mattress and look into it - it’s the first we’ve heard of it so may just be a personal preference but thanks for letting us know. Great you got to enjoy the lake, it’s so very serene and peaceful there! Let us know if you’re back in the area!

About the host

Hosted by Valerie Bogle

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I'm a Florida native, I own a photography studio where I love reminding girls of all ages how beautiful they are. In addition, I love living in Florida! As a kid I spent many vacations going to Lake Panasoffkee to escape our busy while that's been so many years ago - I love that not much has changed there, and it still offers the same relaxing and charming feelings it did so many years ago - and I'm excited to get to offer such enjoyment to others.

Why they chose this property

Like I said..I grew up spending vacations on the Lake, and it feels like home. Somehow it has escaped the commercialization that has happened in so many other cities. Its still a place you can go and feel like you can disconnect from it all - and yet still be close enough that you have those options if you want them.
The house is on a canal - only 1 home from the beautiful lake itself - so you can see it as soon as you drive down the street. You can hear the birds chirping, and even yourself is such a welcome change. I think it offers a chance to get away, enjoy Old Florida, and have a chance to disconnect from all that occupies us on a daily basis. And, its all only a few minutes off the interstate - so is so convenient for so many.

What makes this property unique

Its on the water - so bring your fishing poles, your kayaks, your canoes, etc! Within a few paddles you're in the main body of the lake, which is quite large with plenty of areas to explore!

There's plenty of room to spread out, a nice size kitchen to cook in, and plenty of other excursions to experience nearby.

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