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Where to stay around North Central Florida, US?
Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 501 vacation rentals near North Central Florida. From 282 houses to 37 cottages, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near North Central Florida for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What are the most popular destinations to visit in North Central Florida?
There are many lovely places to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in North Central Florida. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular destinations to visit are:
- Florida Gulf Coast: 25,118 vacation rentals
- Georgia: 8,875 vacation rentals
- Jacksonville: 1,262 vacation rentals
- Florida Panhandle: 33,174 vacation rentals
- The Villages: 654 vacation rentals
And VRBO offers you the chance to discover many other popular destinations in North Central Florida! Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available in other popular destinations.
What are the main cities to discover in North Central Florida?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in North Central Florida:
- Jacksonville: 1,262 rentals
- The Villages: 654 rentals
- Tallahassee: 127 rentals
- Gainesville: 112 rentals
- Ocala: 129 rentals
For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Can I find easy-access vacation rentals when traveling by plane to North Central Florida?
Yes of course. Our owners offer a large selection of vacation rentals near airports. The airports with a large selection of vacation rentals in North Central Florida are:
- Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV): 112 vacation rentals
- Jacksonville, FL (VQQ-Cecil): 88 vacation rentals
- Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.): 833 vacation rentals
For other airports, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in North Central Florida?
VRBO offers a large selection of rentals near lovely places in North Central Florida. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Ginnie Springs: 50 rentals
- The Villages Market Square: 716 rentals
- Juniper Springs Recreation Area: 100 rentals
- Spruce Creek Golf & Country Club: 690 rentals
- The Country Club of Mount Dora: 251 rentals
But there are many other points of interest around North Central Florida listed on VRBO where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection.
The natural setting of North Central Florida is ready to explore
Enjoy the festivals and other features of North Central Florida. This welcoming city is known for its university setting, sporting events and lake. Appleton Museum of Art, Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Nature and Heritage Tourism Center are a few of the top cultural sights. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Sightseeing in and around North Central Florida
Do you want to find attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes North Central Florida a fun spot to vacation. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Meadowbrook Golf Club (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
- Ironwood Golf Course (5.6 mi / 9 km)
- Waldo Motorsports (13.5 mi / 21.7 km)
- Canterbury Equestrian Showplace (13.7 mi / 22 km)
- Ginnie Springs (20.8 mi / 33.5 km)
- Starke Golf and Country Club (23.6 mi / 38 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of North Central Florida
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, North Central Florida is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (8.5 mi / 13.6 km)
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (15.2 mi / 24.5 km)
- Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- San Felasco Hammock Preserve (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Bivens Arm Nature Park (8.1 mi / 13 km)
- Dudley Farm Historic State Park (11.4 mi / 18.3 km)