A practical, no-frills 2BR canal-front stay for up to 5 guests—best for anglers, work crews and guests who value location and affordability.

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered section with string lights, and a view of the water at dusk.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table and chairs, a white door, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A compact laundry area with two front-loading washing machines, a small window with blinds, and a refrigerator on the right.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Jesup

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

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, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Oviedo

Located in Oviedo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hannibal Square Heritage Center and Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Waterford Lakes Town Center and Lake Mary Farmer's Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Addition Financial Arena, or consider a night out at Conduit.
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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
  • Kia Center - 30 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 39 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 40 min drive - 56.0 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 21 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Food Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dragon City - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Town House Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at A practical, no-frills 2BR canal-front stay for up to 5 guests—best for anglers, work crews and guests who value location and affordability.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A practical, no-frills 2BR canal-front stay for up to 5 guests—best for anglers, work crews and guests who value location and affordability.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A practical, no-frills 2BR canal-front stay for up to 5 guests—best for anglers, work crews and guests who value location and affordability.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A practical, no-frills 2BR canal-front stay for up to 5 guests—best for anglers, work crews and guests who value location and affordability. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On site restaurant was excellent staff very friendly and helpful. Very quiet and pleasant area, wonderful experience with nature, hawks, osprey and "gators "sunning themselves on banks of canal in backyard. We would be happy to return for next visit to Florida
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing stay. As an avid bird watcher, I really enjoyed the natural setting and all of the birds! The host was amazing and was very responsive and caring of the guests. I couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thoroughly Enjoyed my Stay

My recent stay had me immediately feeling like being home. I stayed a couple of days longer than I normally do, and was completely content in my surroundings — not only enjoying the proximity of the lake, but of the restaurant and both bars as well. It was a thoroughly enjoyable stay and a tremendous pathway to relaxation that was sorely needed! Already planning my next stay!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Trouble free and enjoyable stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay George. I hope you were able to enjoy the lakeview sunsets and proximity to all the great amenities you received discounts at. We hope you'll stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy

Close restaurant and bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unexpected Gem

Love this place, restaurant walking distance, bar right out the door. People were so friendly. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VRBO Host

Best hostess ever! Beautiful home. All amenities. Great neighborhood. Super comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Great, close to orlando and daytona
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing find!!!

Black Hammock was an absolute blessing! The location was perfect, the place was everything we needed it to be! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay, Lots to do and see!

I stayed with my husband, Mom and Dad. We had a great time! Communication with the property manager was quick. If staying for more than weekend, be sure to bring your supplies, I was unprepared. A great time was had by all!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022
Thank you for staying with us Jamie. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you'll stay with us again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very Relaxing and Enjoyable Weekend Stay

I have been fortunate enough to have made several stays with the Black Hammock Getaway, covering three different units, but have satyed at this particular one three times now. The location provides easy access to the restaurant, both bars, and the marina; as well as amazing views of the daily sunsets. Despite its closeness to all the extra activities, it provides enough space and comfort for a very peaceful restful stay. Additionally, it's hard to beat the view during the day -- I would set up my laptop at the table in the outer room and have an amazing view across the canal and lake. I fully anticipate making several more stays at this location!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

yes to all that well water was terrible made me sick smell really bad too much noise no t.v. in bedrooms staff was nice dont stay in gator hole curtalns need takencare of
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Clean. Kinda hard to fine. Was right next to a bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gatorhole oasis

I was in Florida for a week on business. Staying in a hotel and eating out for that length of time did not appeal. It was surprisingly quiet, just close the bedroom door and the bar music disappears. The view of the canal and birds was wonderful to work to.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Gator hole

We didn't sleep well
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Florida trip

Add stated restaurant close by. It was closed.. the bar was durty and smelled if ild beer. Male bartender disnt seem ti kniw what he was doung. Couldn't even open a screw top beer.The room was clean and quiet very relaxungBadirtysmeeled if ild bee
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old Florida is right

This was a wonderful place to enjoy the wildlife and beautiful sunsets after a busy day. It is a funky older home, as the pictures show. Waking up to herons directly outside the dining area was a daily pleasure. The patrons of the bar and restaurant ebbed and flowed, but never disturbed our sleep. The beds were extremely comfortable as well. Christina was very helpful whenever we had a question. Oviedo is a convenient distance from Orlando and the Atlantic coast, and we found a great barbecue joint near the roundabout. We highly recommend the Gator Hole if a little "Old Florida" appeals to you.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house smelled so bad of must/mold and that we could not stay a second night. The house was run down, the carpets were filthy, there were no smoke alarms in the house, there was 1/2 roll of toilet paper in the bathroom and no others for spare. The water in the shower smell horrible (beyond just the sulfur smell of well water). There were no wash cloths, no blow dryer. We only stayed the first night of the two we reserved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Gator hole

The place was very clean but there could of been some fixtures fixed. I do remodeling for a living so some things just stand out. This is not a place for kids to stay because the bar is right outside the front door an the water is also right next to it. We stayed a whole week an the house is on well water , which smelled like rotten eggs the entire time i have sensitive skin so showering was horrible. Make sure you definitely bring water unless u like rotten eggs. The guest book is out dated. They say they have wifi but it never popped up when we tried to connect. The staff working at the bar an surrounding area where very nice. This house says 2bed 1.5bath but there is also another room with a futon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August 2022

The Property was older and rustic, but we knew that before renting. The cabin was not cleaned before our arrival. A call into Christine and she had someone there within 30 minutes to clean the place up. It looked like someone had started to clean it but left in the middle of it. Christine had the owner of the resort buy us a round of beverages at the Gator Bar about 50 feet from the cabin door. Everyone was super nice and the cleaning lady that came to clean was super and quick. The owner wife came by and was very apologetic that the place was not cleaned. The cabin is comfortable, we saw much wildlife from birds, geckos to small alligators in the water just outside the dinner table windows. The food at the restaurant and beverages at the bar were fantastic. Other than the hiccup at the beginning of our stay, we had a great vacation, and the cabin was a hit for the entire family. Again, communication with property management was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place awesome people

The property was exactly as described. The property manager was great. I had one issue during my stay which was the well pump failed. I notified the property manager and it was fixed ASAP. The area is great and the staff at the restaurant amd bar were awesome. I will defintely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at Gator Country

Great place. Accommodations were as stated. Really enjoyed my time and will be back. Thanks!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing wildlife

This property had stunning views of all kinds of wildlife and water. We watched the sunset on the water from the house every night, just beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022
Thank you for your review Heather. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Me and my buddy had a great time. We brought our boat and it was super easy to put in the water. Food and environment was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay Justin. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
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