Cottage Retreat in the City

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Welcome! Casita Blanca is your home away from home.

Enjoy the outdoor setting of this peaceful oasis in the middle of the city.

The cottage features furniture, TV & appliances, and porcelain tiled flooring.

Kitchen is fully equipped, including granite counter & stainless-steel sink.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2550 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Orlando, FL

Orlando Science Center
‪3 min drive‬
AdventHealth Orlando
‪3 min drive‬
Kia Center
‪6 min drive‬
Orlando, FL (ORL-Orlando Executive)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

QUICK LOOK
Recently Constructed, 1-Bedroom Cottage in College Park, a quaint downtown Orlando neighborhood
Available Nightly (3-Night min), 14-day maximum, unless otherwise approved.
1-2 Guests
Uncovered 1-Car Parking Only, Free
No Smoking / No Vaping / No Illicit Drug Use on Property
Fully Furnished
Queen Bed
Full Kitchen
Modern Appliances
HD TV With Streaming Available via Roku, Local HD Broadcast Channels
Wireless Internet
Large Front Porch W/Seating
Outdoor Charcoal Grill

This cozy, standalone home-away-from-home is nestled in the backyard of a College Park home within one of Orlando’s historic neighborhoods. Quaint College Park offers guests the best of both worlds: A quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life while being situated in close proximity to urban amenities. You would never know you are only minutes away from Downtown Orlando, Winter Park, Altamonte Springs, and more. In fact, you are also within walking and/or biking distance of award-winning restaurants and eateries, boutique shops, water activities and world-class art and cultural venues (Loch Haven Cultural Park). Golfers will delight in the cottage being located across the street from Orlando’s historic public golf course. And, being located less than a mile from downtown Orlando’s AdventHealth and less than 5 miles from Orlando Health healthcare systems makes it the perfect location for healthcare workers who need temporary housing, and for those who want to be near a loved one staying at one of the hospitals. Centrally located, the cottage is less than two blocks from Interstate-4 access and minutes from SR 408, providing quick access to our world-class arts, culture and sporting venues, attractions and beaches. (Disney is less than a 30-minute drive and Universal a 20-minute drive. Our closest Atlantic beaches are only 60 minutes away and our closest Gulf Coast beaches 90 minutes!)

The standalone cottage is situated on the property of a private residence that has separate gate access plus a beautiful, old-Florida outdoor setting to enjoy. The host is onsite and is happy to help guests with local knowledge etc.

Cancellation policy applies year-round, travel insurance suggested.

(No parties or events allowed. City of Orlando neighborhood noise ordinance in effect nightly beginning 10 p.m.)

Property manager

Connie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please take shoes off while in cottage.

Keep AC at 78 degrees or higher/Heat at 68 degrees or lower.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orlando

Located in College Park, a neighbourhood in Orlando, this cottage is near theme parks. Florida Mall and Orlando International Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida. Universal’s Volcano Bay and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

Orlando, FL

What's nearby

Orlando Science Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
AdventHealth Orlando - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Orlando Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Kia Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Camping World Stadium - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

Orlando Station - 7 min drive
AdventHealth Station - 7 min drive
Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Florida Hospital Welch Cafeteria - ‬3 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive
‪4 Rivers Smokehouse - ‬3 min drive
‪PDQ Orlando: Winter Park - ‬3 min drive
‪The Tap Room at Dubsdread - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Retreat in the City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Retreat in the City?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Retreat in the City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Retreat in the City located?

Located in College Park, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lee Road Shopping Center, AdventHealth Orlando and Mead Garden. Orlando Science Center and Lake Ivanhoe are also within 2 miles (3 km). AdventHealth Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

9 Nov, 2024

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

Great Stay!

The host was gracious and her place was convenient and well maintained

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Mar, 2024

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

Great place

Very clean and inviting. Private. Lovely place.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph r.

11 Mar, 2024

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

Great property Great host

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

7 Mar, 2024

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

Would stay here again

Property is nestled behind a nicely built little house in a back yard. The location is near I-4 as well as Orlando proper and Winter Park. It was very comfortable with everything provided that one would need for cooking, as well as a nice outside covered porch. Quiet and relaxing. Also adjacent to a public golf course.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Dec, 2023

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

Great stay in adorable cottage

The cottage is such a cute backyard property in a very nice neighborhood. The space was clean, well-appointed, and comfortable for our 3 day stay. The owner was very pleasant and attentive. Loved the bedside chocolates:) We hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

4 Nov, 2023

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

Quiet and cozy

Host very friendly and accommodating!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

16 Oct, 2023

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

Great stay near downtown!

Really nice place to stay! Very clean and comfortable! The property manager is very kind and helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail H., Estero

8 Oct, 2023

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

Home away from home

Fantastic, immaculate and beautiful! Wonderful host! Bed was comfortable, and the space was very nicely equipped with what we needed. Highly recommend! Cant wait to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 May, 2023

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

Perfect!

I was looking for a place to do an online silent retreat, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! The place was clean, quiet, had great WiFi and everything else I needed, and is located in a great walking neighborhood. It’s also very close to stores if you need any last minute items you may have forgotten. Thank you Connie for making sure I had such a great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

19 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect cottage!

My husband and I stayed at Connies’s cottage for 3 nights while visiting family. The cottage is beautifully furnished, very clean and is located in a quiet neighborhood. Great location - convenient to Winter Park, UCF and Disney. Connie was a great host and very responsive. Would def book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy W., White City Canada

15 Jan, 2023

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

Great Stay

Property was just what we needed for our short trip to Orlando. Very well-equipped and clean in a quiet location. Host was great, communication was awesome. Great location for Disney and Universal. Just off the I 4.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie A., Fort Lauderdale, Florida

12 Aug, 2022

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

Good stay

Overall a good stay that’s central to visiting Winter Park or downtown Orlando. The WiFi didn’t work my first week and cell service was spotty so my personal hotspot didn’t work as a backup. After the WiFi extender was added during my second week, there were unfortunately a couple of times where the internet would slow down so I couldn’t video conference or use the Roku. More cups/plateware/utensils would be a nice addition to avoid having to wash dishes or run the dishwasher so often. You will need to bring your own soap, toilet paper/paper towels for longer stays — no hand soap + one roll of toilet/paper towel. While I can’t recommend it for long stays or a business traveler/working remotely (only 2G is available in the unit), I think it would be a nice landing place for short vacations.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

19 Jul, 2022

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

Magical place tucked away!

This was a perfect place for us. We were visiting my parents in Orlando and the location was perfect! It's also tucked away in a quiet neighborhood on a golf course - which made for some awesome morning and evening strolls. We loved it here - clean, cozy with enough room, super friendly and organized host! We'd stay here again for sure!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis S.

22 May, 2022

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

Clean and friendly

The house was clean, host was friendly and accommodating. Comfortable stay !

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzi J.

13 May, 2022

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

Cute cottage

Connie was a great host. This is in a great location. Very nice!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

31 Mar, 2022

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

Home away from home

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. The owner Connie was a good morning walking partner for me and gave us a few ideas of what to do and where to go. The place is modern, clean and perfect for 2. It’s a hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood yet not far from great places to eat or shop! If I was to return to Orlando I would definite stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

5 Mar, 2022

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

Perfect cottage

Everything was excellent. We had our own little private cottage that has everything we needed. Having our own kitchen and dining table was super convenient. Very clean and almost brand new. Owner Connie was a great host making check in and our entire stay super easy. Great communication. Loved having the yard available to sit and relax on the patio. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kris c.

18 Feb, 2022

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

Adorable and super clean, nice, little cottage for a couple to stay at!

So clean! Everything is like new. Owner provides all the things you would think of needing, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent…. We would stay there again gladly!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

6 Feb, 2022

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

Quiet and relaxing

This was our second time renting here. Connie is a great host . We find it a comfortable and private getaway. We will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

13 Jan, 2022

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

College Park Gem

Connie was SUCH an amazing host; friendly, communicative, and just lots of fun to talk with! My husband and I stayed at her beautiful casita over Christmas, and couldn't have enjoyed it more. It was ample space for the two of us, immaculately clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and peaceful stay. It is perfectly located in College Park, and we loved getting to walk around the beautiful neighborhood. Needless to say, we are already planning our return trip next year!

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bard D., USA

27 Dec, 2021

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

Connie's Cottage

Very Nice and a Great Location.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

25 Oct, 2021

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

Relaxation

Great host , privacy and nice accommodations

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

22 Oct, 2021

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

Advent Health onboarding

Perfect spot for onboarding at AdventHealth. Very close to the main hospital. Convenient neighborhood for jogging and getting groceries. Quiet area also, as I was working nights and could sleep during the day.

Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

29 Jul, 2021

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

Really nice!

We really enjoyed staying at this cottage. New, clean and comfortable and located in nice quiet neighborhood. The host was very friendly and we enjoyed meeting her dogs too! I will definitely stay here again. Perfect space for 2 people.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly and Joe H.

1 May, 2021

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

Perfect Stay!

Lovely cottage, great hospitality from the host! This was my first time traveling since the pandemic to see my family, but because I am extra cautious and didn't want to risk exposing them, I needed a place to stay nearby. This cottage was perfect! Beautifully appointed, cozy, situated in a nice yard, great location, easy access and Connie was warm and super welcoming. I love the spa colors, new appliances and sunny windows- great place to work remotely and relax. If you need a place to stay in Orlando, I highly recommend this cottage!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021