Rare LAKEFRONT cottage with 2 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, large 4 person canoe, hot tub. Cottage fully renovated in 2019: new furnishings, new Serta Black mattresses, new dock and boathouse, excellent air conditioning, full wrap-around screened lanai for balmy breezy evenings. Direct access to a spring-fed lake means your vacation starts in your backyard! Note: max guests = 4; No Guests of Guests (meaning, no local visitors even for day use unless with explicit written approval by owners. If you violate this policy you will receive an extra per person guest fee of $100)/be required to leave forfeiting all deposits. NO PARTIES.
Imagine taking a quiet paddle around a serene lake with bald eagles and pelicans diving for fish; herons and egrets gracefully stalking the shorelines; canoeing at dusk casting for dinner; roasting S'mores at your lakeside fire pit (county fire ban may be in place); playing cards/board games or reading a book in a wrap-around screened lanai with lakeview. This is more than a "lake view" - this is FAMILY FUN lake enjoyment without the risky crowds and need for social distancing.
YOU can have a dream vacation - close to Orlando attractions such as Universal Studios, Disney Parks, LEGOLAND, I-Drive shopping, Clermont Olympic Training Center, cycling, world-class golfing and more. The town of Montverde is within walking distance and within Kirk Park there are 4 new pickleball courts, 2 new tennis courts and 2 lakeside parks: one on Lake Florence and the other on Lake Apopka (Truskette Park) in addition to a boat launch on to Lake Apopka.
A hidden gem is the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and trails (check hours, currently open weekends and holidays only)-- rated 3rd nationally for birding, but other wildlife like bobcat and gators make LAWD home too.
Walking distance to Internationally acclaimed Montverde Academy - monthly/seasonal rental discount available. RESTAURANTS IN MONTVERDE: Willie's BBQ, and Sweet and a coffee/ice-cream place. The View at National Clermont - a driving range (at Sanctuary Ridge Golf Course - minutes away), Plus, many wonderful restaurants in both nearby Winter Garden and downtown Clermont.
Nearby Golf: King's Ridge, Clermont National, Forest Lake and Legends Golf Courses.
CLEANING / DISINFECTION PRACTICES: The screened in wrap-around lanai means we can air everything out while we do a thorough cleaning/sanitizing.
SECURITY CAMERAS: We have one outdoor actively recording camera overlooking the front driveway towards the street that records video. There is a second outdoor actively recording camera that aims at the dock structure and kayak/paddleboard rack that records video. We use this camera to monitor the watersports equipment only (to assure equipment is secure). This camera CAN NOT view the hot tub, deck or anywhere towards the house past the beach.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Montverde
Located in Montverde, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Citrus Tower and Presidents Hall of Fame are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ferndale Preserve and Oakland Nature Preserve. Sky Zone and Watertoyz of Clermont are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Is LAKEFRONT - kayak, fish, paddleboard, canoe, HOT TUB, golf -near Orlando pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at LAKEFRONT - kayak, fish, paddleboard, canoe, HOT TUB, golf -near Orlando?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT - kayak, fish, paddleboard, canoe, HOT TUB, golf -near Orlando?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT - kayak, fish, paddleboard, canoe, HOT TUB, golf -near Orlando?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is LAKEFRONT - kayak, fish, paddleboard, canoe, HOT TUB, golf -near Orlando located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ferndale Preserve, Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club and Clermont National. Southlake Hospital and Johns Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Gary and Kelly (husband and wife)
We moved to Florida to ski year round and have never regretted this decision. After renting for several years on local lakes to search for our dream community - we found it in Montverde! The quiet small village and lake community with surrounding hills and countryside were just what we were looking for after long work days. The hills and local bike trails are perfect for cross training. Gary is a Realtor, so he'd love to help you find YOUR dream home too!
We're health nuts! We're both dedicated to healthy living -we have to, to continue to enjoy watersking at our "advanced ages." With the recent pandemic, we strive to stay healthy not just to ski, but because we're also scuba divers. The recent virus can cause irreparable damage to lungs which will put an end to diving. So, we're striving not just to keep your stay healthy, but we're doing EVERYTHING we can to avoid getting sick ourselves. We feel relatively fortunate to live on a lake where we can easily isolate, social distance, yet have fun each day!
Why they chose this property
Why is this property special? Undoubtedly because of the lake, watersports and fishing - but not to discount the fact that the cottage is walking distance to Internationally acclaimed Montverde Academy and local golfing, biking, Disney/Universal etc. attractions. Direct access to a spring-fed lake means your vacation starts in your backyard! Kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, fishing out your backdoor. There's also world class golfing nearby as well as several new restaurants in Montverde - Cal's Kitchen (gourmet pizza), BBQ, and ice-cream shop and Blackbear - Cuban sandwiches and more! Seeing as Montverde is just a little village, we feel blessed to have so many choices. Nearby Clermont/Minneola has lakeside dining (we love the Minneola Tiki Bar for sunsets) as well as several new breweries and a couple new Mexican restaurants (we're talking old town Clermont) and of course the regular chain restaurants in the business area.
What makes this property unique
CLEANING PROTOCOL Owner is a Registered Nurse. This means I bring a high level of respect for antiseptic fastidiousness to cleaning our cottage for our guests: we sanitize / wipe down of ALL surfaces (since it is a small house it is easy to promise and do a real thorough cleaning) - everything you can imagine - fan pulls; hooks, blind rods, you name it; and Lysol upholstered furniture - but except for the couch and coverlets, all other fabrics are Sunbrella and safe to wipe down with disinfectant. We have sanitizing washer AND dryer - so washing all bedding each time. We have 2-3 sets of EVERYTHING - bedding, shower curtains, bathmat, shower liners --so they are washed and swapped out between guests.
NEW PROTOCOL: We used to keep tons of towels stored at the cottage (it's a lake, you'll use lots of towels). We still make sure you have plenty of towels but there's also the in-unit sanitizing washer/dryer are at your disposal to wash towels/sheets on your own between uses.
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