Are you already dreading the long, cold winter? Then our short term or mid-term bungalow is just what you need! Escape the cold and enjoy "old Florida" the way it was meant to be-skip the concrete and traffic and enjoy this rural setting away from it all!
Features You’ll Love:
• Spacious Living Area: Open living and inviting—perfect for quality time together.
• Two Master Suites: Each with large walk-in closets, one featuring a queen bed and the other with two twin beds that convert into a king. Sleeps four in beds with a twin air mattress upon request (5 guest maximum).
• Two Bathrooms: One with a shower and another with a tub/shower combination for added convenience.
• Fully Equipped Kitchen: Everything you need to prepare meals, from morning coffee to family dinners.
• Laundry/Utility Room: Washer and dryer for your convenience. Bed and bath linens provided.
• Electric Fireplace: Cozy up on cooler evenings or Central A/C and Heat-Stay comfortable year-round.
Outdoor Paradise:
• Screened Front Porch: Offers a view of the serene, spring-fed, sand-bottom lake, while sipping your morning coffee.
• Screened Back Porch: Overlooks a peaceful wooded area—perfect for quiet relaxation.
• Fire Pit Options: Enjoy the private fire pit or a small beach firepit near the Shade Sails.
• Water Activities: Two kayaks, one canoe, two stand-up paddleboards, and a peddle boat are available for your use. Or cast a line for fishing. Boats are ‘shared’ with another cottage so reservations are recommended.
• Beach Relaxation: A shaded path leads to the lake’s shared beach, complete with sun shade sails, beach chairs, a small firepit, a hammock and a picnic table. Feel free to move chairs and adjust the sails for comfort.
• Fun and Games: Play a friendly game on the shared corn hole pad between the two cottages or inside with puzzles, books or board games.
• Screened Gazebo with inflatable hot tub that easily accommodates 4 people.
Convenience and Extras:
• Housekeeping Services: Bi-weekly light cleaning included during your midterm stay of over two weeks.
• Grilling Options: Choose between a gas or charcoal grill for outdoor cooking.
• Information Binder: Filled with local attractions, day trip ideas, and a private or group scrapbooking workshop opportunity next door offered by the host. Ask for details.
• Proximity to Attractions: Central to Florida’s springs, perfect for sightseeing, UF Gator activities, Snowbirds, honeymoons, or peaceful getaways. 20 minutes to Gainesville airport, 90 minutes to Jacksonville airport. No more than 90 minutes from either the Atlantic coast or Gulf coast.
Additional Details:
• Fully Furnished: Yard maintenance included for a stress-free stay.
• Neighboring Cottage: Planning a two-family vacation? An additional cottage next door may also be available. Look for our listing of The Lily Pad, sleeps a maximum of 4 or rent them together.
• New Build: Freshly completed in 2025, this home features modern comforts in a rustic, rural setting-get close to nature.
• Rental Options: Mid-term and seasonal stays are preferred, with short-term rentals welcome. Weekly and monthly stays available with discounts; no rentals over 4 months without host approval.
This lakeside retreat is fully furnished, with yard maintenance included, making it a worry-free escape. Whether you're kayaking on the lake, lounging on the porch, or gathering around the fire pit or attending a nearby event, this bungalow is perfect for a weekend, a week, a month or a season.
Book your stay today and experience the beauty and tranquility of lake living!
