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The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, modern appliances, and a view of a lake.
A modern kitchen with a large window overlooking a lake, wooden flooring, and a dining area with chairs.
A covered porch with a wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, and a table.
A spacious living room with a large TV, a fireplace, a dining area, and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a large window overlooking a lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Silver Springs, FL
  • Place, Lake Bryant
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Springs State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe

Absolutely gorgeous, quaint & cozy house located on the amazing spring fed Lake Owen. Just renovated, brand new furniture throughout, everything is brand new. A must see lake house. The breeze off the deck is mesmerizing.

This is a house that you really come to relax and enjoy family time. Fish, grill out, canoe or pedal boat. Everything you need is there other than a fishing pole.
A brand new canoe is there for your use and a 2023 four seat pedal boat is included in your rental.

Gas grill, picnic table, firepit and cornhole game is on site

This Lakehouse is located only 1 block off of Hwy 40 for easy travel to many of Florida's natural springs, where the water is clear, cool and makes for great swimming and kayaking. Juniper Springs is 10 miles; Silver Springs is 15 miles; Silver Glen Springs is 20 miles, St. Johns River in Astor is 22 miles, Alexander Springs is 25 miles, Rainbow Springs is 38 miles, & it's only 15 miles to Ocala, & 60 miles to Daytona Beach. Winn Dixie grocery store, gas, bait and a couple places to get a bite are all within 1/2 mile or less.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3383904vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Silver Springs

Silver Springs is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Springs State Park and Ocala Downtown Square, while Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theater are cultural highlights. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Don Garlits Museum of Racing are also worth visiting.
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Silver Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Bryant - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 29 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 30 min drive - 36.2 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 41 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 24 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mocha's Bakery And Ice-Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lena's Seafood - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Silver Springs Lakefront Cottage - with Canoe located?

Situated in Silver Springs, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Silver Springs State Park and Silver Springs River. Juniper Springs Recreation Area is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) away.

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 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
VERY RELAXING!!! THE VIEWS WERE OUTSTANDING...CLEAN AND COMFY!! WE RECOMMEND HIGHLY.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Harry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fun watching and hearing the sandhill cranes every day. Location is great, with excellent kayaking and hiking opportunities near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was very enjoyable. We loved the open floor plan and especially the windows with the view of the lake. The appliances, TV and fireplace were very nice. We could have used a dresser in the bedroom. The owner, Dave, was very responsive to any problems or questions we had during the weeks we were there. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2026
We enjoyed having you as our guest David. Y'all are awesome and we hope to have you back again next year (or sooner)!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Silver Springs Trip

We had a great time at Silver Springs. The cottage was close, clean, and convenient. The beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

liliana h.

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

Comfortable stay!

We really enjoyed the comfort and pleasant Lakefront sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David R.

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

Very cute cottage!

Property as advertised, great location to National Forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette D.

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

Perfect spot

This was our second time staying here, and it was perfect. The view from the kitchen is wonderful, and the entire home is very cozy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Was great!!!

Beautiful cabin/house on the water. Was so relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

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

Owen Lake

Great location for our stay. Everything we needed was available. House is very clean and well-appointed well
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Great little cozy retreat

We had an awesome time at this Lakeside VRBO. The property is very much like you see in the photos. It’s extremely clean and comfortable. Close to Silver Springs and nearby attractions. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your home..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

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

We were here kayaking

It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette D.

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

Perfect Place

This place was perfect! It was very clean & the decor was nicely done! The kitchen had everything we needed, and the view while cooking was awesome! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our lake house.... Y'all were awesome guests!....... We hope to have you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Fantastic

Wonderful stay on the lake. Grandkids caught their first fish! Property is completely remodeled very nicely inside and very comfortable. Fire pit outside was very nice…grandkids did s’mores. We really enjoyed our stay…relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

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

Great few days at this cute lakefront cottage!

We enjoyed our stay very much. This cottage is very nicely remodeled and we found everything we needed for our stay. The host has some nice extras to make your stay more enjoyable. The canoe and paddle boat were a hit with my teenage children (and husband). Beautiful lakefront view and very comfortable beds. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great little place

Traveled to the area to kayak Silver Springs. The property was close to the state park and offered a beautiful lake view of its own. Property was very clean and new décor, beds were very comfortable. Communicated with owners on a few occasions and found them very responsive and accommodating. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Cozy Cottage!

The property was adorable and clean. A great location if you are planning on exploring Silver Springs and Juniper Springs state parks. Right in the middle of both parks. Ocala was also close by with a great downtown area with lots of restaurants. We would book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Nice cottage

Cottage was very nice. Looked to be updated recently. Kitchen was very spacious. We might look into renting again in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia M.

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

Spacious and easy

This house was great-we were meeting up with extended family in the Ocala national forest, but needed more space. I loved the layout. There is a super separate, quiet comfy sun porch and the kitchen is far from the bedrooms (ideal with kids). Overall, loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

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

Awesome

We will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

All the Comforts of Home

We had everything we needed at the cottage to be very comfortable for the entire month and David was quick to respond when we reached out. It was great to have multiple outdoor sitting areas and ample space in the house with comfy beds. The lake view was wonderful, and we enjoyed frequent visits from the sandhill cranes and little blue herons.Thank you David and Darlene for creating such a wonderful space and sharing it with us.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Beautiful Lake View

We really enjoyed our stay at the Silver Springs Lakefront cottage!!! It was super clean, was completely updated and had beautiful lake views. The owners were available with any questions or needs. The beds were very comfortable! They had a canoe and paddle boat to use on the lake. The only negative was the road noise but we "toned it out" and had a wonderful relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at our lake house.... Thank you so much for your nice review! We hope to have you back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila e.

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

Overall nice cottage

Nice on inside with all toiletries and towels provided with washer and dryer and all the stuff provided to use. Outside shower convenient for bigger groups as only 1 inside. The paddle boat doesn't work make sure you take oars to navigate. Convenient for fishing. It was nice during july 4th with firworks right there on lake. The contacts were available with any questions as i bugged them alot. Overall great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property are beautiful; we had a nice relaxing time. We used the canoe and enjoyed the deck, grill and views. I thought we had use to the dock in the pictures, but you don't, so that was a bit disappointing. We were excited to fish of the dock. It would have been nice to have a bit better water access to launch the canoe. The traffic is very fast moving so you better be ready to swing onto the road and out of it. The road going in is really rough. Overall, we thought it was great and would highly recommend staying here. Lots of area to relax, we took advantage of every nook and cranny. It was very clean, and you had wonderful open views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property looked like the pictures and was a great place to stay while we visited Ocala National Forest. The canoe and paddle boat were fun to take on the lake. The communication was slow and I was not able to get the key to the canoe the first night. Also after taking the sheets off the beds at the end of our stay we found a pee stain on one of the mattresses. I contacted the owner and they said they were ordering a new mattress right away and wondered why there was no mattress protector on the bed. Hopefully they are following through with that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Yes, our lake house is a great place to stay & we pride ourselves on rapid communication with our guests. That is why we responded to your request for the key to the canoe in only 8 minutes.... Your statement is inaccurate. You texted at 3:48 pm Fri. to get the key code. I texted you the code 8 minutes later at 3:56; so, you had it 4 minutes PRIOR to your scheduled check in. The new mattress was ordered and has already been delivered. Thank you for letting us know about that.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Perfect for spring break

We stayed at the cottage with our 2 kids and their friends (4 kids, ages 10-17) for our spring break. We live in a beach town and were looking for a Central-Florida experience away from the coast. The cottage was perfect for our group, with plenty of sleeping space and outdoor activities. We were able to paddle Silver Spring Run, hike and geocache in Salt Springs, and zip line go for a horseback trail ride at the Canyons. Despite our active, busy days, the kids ran to the lake as soon as we returned to the cottage to use the pedal boat, kayak and fish. The weather was perfect for a fire and s’mores at night. The host was responsive when we needed an early check in to avoid bad weather and was helpful throughout our stay. The only negative was road noise from the nearby highway, but it still felt like an escape to a peaceful lake. Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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