Beautiful Vacation home w/ Heated Pool at Ocala National Forest, Florida

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4190 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Ocala, FL

The Country Club Of Silver Springs Shores5 min drive
Ocala Downtown Square15 min drive
Silver Springs State Park16 min drive
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)65 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Badezimmer 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to our vacation house in Florida!

Ocala with the nearby Ocala National Forest is known as the horse capital of the world and is home of Kentucky Derby winners. If you love horseback riding this is the right place for you. The World Equestrian Center ist 18 Miles away.

Enjoy the Silver Springs State Park which is very close to the house with dozens of springs and the Silver River. The area has the largest artesian spring formation in the world with 72 degrees warm crystal clear water all year round. Numerous other rivers are nearby such as the Ocklawaha River, the Rainbow River and the Santa Fe River which all meander through a stunning wilderness. So enjoy kayaking, snorkeling and swimming. These Springs are in reach: Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Spring, Salt Springs, Blue Spring, DeLeon Springs, Alexander Spring.

Just minutes away from the house you find access to the Cross Florida Greenway and the Marshall Swamp, a jungle-like wilderness. With lots of trails they offer a paradise for bicycling, hiking, roller blading, birding and wildlife watching.
Across the road is the Diamond Golf and Country Club, with 18 holes to play and the title 'Highest Slope Rating' in Marion County.
Goethe State Forest with it´s 23 miles of hiking trails and 41 miles of horse riding trails is only 40 miles away.
Supermarkets, drug stores, other stores such as a Walmart Supercenter and gas stations are also just around the corner.
You are within a radius of 80 miles or less to Orlando with all the amusement parks and outlet malls, as well as to Daytona Beach and to Crystal River. St. Augustine, the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental United States is 85 miles away.
This beautiful bungalow is furnished, smart and comfortable. There are two double (queen) bedrooms and one twin bedroom. Master-bedroom has a big walk-in closet. Both bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The master-bathroom also has a bathtub. There is also a big kitchen, a recliner sofa, a double rocking recliner loveseat and a 50' flatscreen LED TV. The former garage has been converted into a carpeted, fully insulated multi-purpose room under AC with a Brunswick pool table for your convenience.
Enjoy the nice private pool and the roofed patio.

Property manager

Birgit Schroeer

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocala

Located in Ocala, this holiday home is near theme parks. Baseline Golf Course and Paradise Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market. Wild Waters Theme Park and Juniper Prairie Wilderness are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.

Ocala, FL

What's nearby

The Country Club Of Silver Springs Shores - 5 min drive
Paradise Springs - 14 min drive
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 15 min drive
Ocala Downtown Square - 15 min drive
Silver Springs State Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

Ocala Station - 19 min drive
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 20 min walk
Wendy's - 4 min drive
Cristina's Subs & Suds - 6 min drive
Flying Boat Tap Room - 11 min drive
The Dugout Sports Bar - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Vacation home w/ Heated Pool at Ocala National Forest, Florida have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Vacation home w/ Heated Pool at Ocala National Forest, Florida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Vacation home w/ Heated Pool at Ocala National Forest, Florida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Vacation home w/ Heated Pool at Ocala National Forest, Florida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Vacation home w/ Heated Pool at Ocala National Forest, Florida located?

Situated in Ocala, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Baseline Golf Course, Paradise Springs and Smith Lake. Fort King and Country Club Of Ocala are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

25 Feb 2024

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

Would rent again.

Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds. House has plenty of space for relaxing. Great location for enjoying many nature trails and beautiful waterways. The house is located next to a busy road. Although it is noisy on the outside, it is very quiet on the inside.

Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

5 Feb 2024

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

A pleasure

Clean. Plenty of towels/linens. Everything worked. Convenient to Publix/Walmart, etc. 2 great paved bike paths (Santos & Baseline) within 15 minutes. Sandwich Authority for sandwiches, Harry’s ( in Ocala) for seafood, Southern Pig & Cattle for bbq/ribs/etc. Silver Springs State Park nearby. Book a tour of the Grandview Clydesdale championship horse farm… very impressive. We had a great time.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korin L., Bloomsburg

30 July 2023

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

Hemlock Run

Lovely property! Nicely decorated and very comfortable! All the conveniences of home and then some. We highly recommend this beautiful home.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J., Westmoreland, USA

29 June 2023

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

Loved it!

This house was just what we wanted. Plenty of room, super clean and equipped, beautiful pool and close to shopping and restaurants. Host checked in to make sure everything was good on the second day. Property manager Beth, amazing. Thank you Beth and Birgit. Hope to be back again…soon.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

21 June 2023

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home. Enjoyed our stay. The pool was great. Lots to do in the area. Property manager checked in but no issues needed attention. Would stay here again in the future. Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Birgit Schroeer

Why they chose this property

The Ocala area offers an incredible number of recreational activities like kayaking, bicycling, birding, wildlife viewing, hiking, boating, fishing, rollerblading, snorkeling and swimming, horse riding, golfing ....

What makes this property unique

From the first moment you feel yourself at home. During the hot summer months the pool provides cooling-off. The planting and decoration gives you a tropical flair.