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Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!

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Roadside Exterior
Aerial View of Miles Kale Lake
Great Room with windows overlooking lake
Great Room
Great Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ft McCoy, FL
  • Place, Orange Springs Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rodman Reservoir
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Putnam Lakes Preserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!

Absolutely stunning lakefront home (one of my 3 available to you) sits on 300 feet of shoreline on Miles Kale Lake in northeast Marion County (between Ocala, Gainesville, & Palatka) near Orange Springs, FL. Incredible renovations were recently completed including a fantastic addition. The Great Room of the house, built in 1949, sports beautiful tongue and groove wood paneling and a beamed ceiling. The new addition includes a convenient large gourmet, dine-in kitchen, a spacious laundry/pantry, a new full bath, and a fabulous screened porch overlooking the lake. Large Pella picture windows allow viewing the lake while cooking, dining, and relaxing. This tranquil lake retreat is minutes from the Ocala National Forest, numerous springs, the Ocklawaha River, and the charming towns of McIntosh and Micanopy. The dock is great for fishing and the lake for swimming. Miles Kale Lake is about 40 acres. Check out my other homeaway lake places -- listings 117133 and 910353.


Activities & Attractions: Tranquility, views, relaxation; swimming, fishing, boating -- sandy bottom, spring-fed lake; snorkeling in the springs; using nearby rivers (Oklawaha, St. John's); Silver Springs Amusement Center; University of Florida & Central Florida Community College; Ocala Horse Farms; McIntosh 1890's Days; Micanopy artist town; easy drive to either coast (Daytona or Cedar Key); Disney - 2 hours.

The house has new, outstanding mattresses in the bedrooms: a Supplepedic Memory Foam mattress, and a new Serta Pillow-top comfort mattress. The trundle bed in the sleeping alcove makes two twin beds and has two new single regular mattresses.
To accommodate a seventh person, there is a twin mattress under the queen bed in the master BR. It can be moved to the living room.

Other Lake Options: I have two other lake cottages. One is next door on its own acre. It is homeaway listing/Property ID 117133. This allows guests the option of having large groups or reunions close by to enjoy being with one another. I have rented both cottages for this type of gathering many times. Then, on the next lake over, big Island Lake, I have another fabulous home in the woods: homeaway listing/property ID 910353. It is a fantastic 2BR/2BA large redwood cottage with the option of a guest house on the same property. This retreat sleeps up to 9 comfortably. It too has a dock and boat house.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 12:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Discuss with Owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors & on screened porch; not inside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Discuss with Owner
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort McCoy

Located in Fort McCoy, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and Orange Springs Park, while Micanopy Historical Society Museum and Ocala Civic Theater are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Ft McCoy, FL

What's nearby

  • Orange Springs Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Rodman Reservoir - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Putnam Lakes Preserve - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Orange Creek Restoration Area - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 31 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Springs Restaurant And Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hog Valley Civic Center - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Pig Pen Saloon - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Hog Valley saloon - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Ivie's Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$287, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Orange Springs Park and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Rodman Reservoir. Clear Lake and Lake Lucy are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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. 82 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and the house were great. Enjoyed my stay here..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family needs. Beautiful property. Owner was ver accommodating and helpful. Place was as described. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. We really enjoyed how quiet it was and the privacy. Great view, great lawn and fenced yard for our dog was fantastic. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

Best Place Ever

Great location and accommodations were better than advertised. We stay at several VRBO properties over the years and this was the best.
Stayed 61 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

Awesome view

Great experience would highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariano R.

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

Always a pleasure

Annual stay for me and my family, great friendly neighborhood and very clean / neat property. Always a pleasure to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Oscar S.

We highly recommend this place!

We have stayed at the green and red house and had an awesome experience. We loved every single thing from these two places. If you want to have a really good time this is the place to stay. We are looking foorward to go back pretty soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Country Getaway

Wonderful lakefront property with all the amenities for a country getaway including fishing, canoeing and evening campfires.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Comfortable stay

Was exactly as described. Had a local concert to attend so wasn’t able to take advantage of place but enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Easter getaway

Amazing place. The pictures do not show it justice because is is so much more than that! Great communication with host. Hope to go back again .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

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

Good visit

Good visit water pressure a little low in master bath. But the rest of the house was fine. Would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Relax

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Beautiful, relaxing spot

Love this location on a lake in the forest. It's so quiet and relaxing. The screen porch is lovely, and the kitchen is fantastic to cook in. We spent 2 months here, and we didn't want to leave, lol.
Stayed 52 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Nice getaway!

The cottage was great and appreciated that it was clean! The space worked perfect for our family of three - and the dog loved it too. Thanks for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

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

Great family vacation!

We loved this lake house and will definitely be back! Our dogs enjoyed the run of the lake and yard. Our kids loved swimming in the lake. The canoes were nice to use and the house was clean and had everything we needed! Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Great updated property in a quiet setting.

The house was a pleasant surprise. Nicely updated on the inside. Had access to a canoe which was great. The biggest thing for us was dog friendly. Very nice relaxing weekend which was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Green house on the lake

Very comfortable, clean and relaxing vacation. Private and quiet l. It has everything and more that you need! Would recommend to others as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nic W.

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

Exactly as advertised!

My family and in-laws gathered for a three day weekend for my daughter's sixth birthday and the place was great! Very clean, lots of space, and the canoe/outside area was very nice to have. Definitely going to try and book this location again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis w.

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

Off roading

Very clean and organized. Check was so simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

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

A gem!

This cottage is comfortable and beautiful! Whoever designed its renovation took care to keep the charming feel of the original bones. The pond was so peaceful. We truly fell in love with the property and it was hard to leave to head home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren B.

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

Too Short

The property was clean and comfortable. We were in the area to attend an wedding. It would have be nice if we could had a few more days to enjoy the property and do a little fishing. Great little place to go and do a little relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia F.

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

Felt like Home

We loved this lake house and will definitely be back! Our dog enjoyed the run of the lake and yard. The house was clean and had everything we needed! Only one of the canoes could be use the other was damaged.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana S.

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

House by the lake

Thank you for letting us stay at your home. The house was wonderful to stay in, we enjoyed all of it including the screened in porch. Our dog was right at home. Very relaxing watching the lake and birds. We ventured out each day to hike different areas of the Ocala forest. Great place to also hike was the Ravine Gardens State Park near Palatka.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke J.

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

Best weekend getaway ever

The house was more immaculate in person, pictures did not do it justice once we were there. We arrived at dark so we didn't get a good view until the next day when we woke up, but it was breathtaking. Definitely our best stay yet, cannot wait to revisit in the future. Clean and comfy, cozy house with a lot of useful amenities offered. I would give 10 stars if I could
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Edward Wynne

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A native Floridian, this lake property was owned by my grandparents and my parents. The lake was one of our favorite vacation homes where we spent time as a family and enjoyed being with our cousins who owned the cottage next door. The ten of us kids had a blast and were always challenging one another on water skis, swimming, and many other activities.

Why they chose this property

It has been in the family for over 60 years. The cottage was extensively renovated and upgraded recently. It is rural, quiet, and beautiful.

What makes this property unique

Serenity
Nature
Spectacular views
Close to Ocala National Forest, natural springs, and Atlantic beaches

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