Cute & Open one-story House, near World Equestrian Center & Florida Horse Park

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6104 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Ocala, FL

Don Garlits Museum of Racing3 min drive
Florida Horse Park8 min drive
Country Club Of Ocala16 min drive
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Kids Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Lanai adjoining dining room.

1 Double Futon

MBR

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Kids Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

MBR Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, and backed up to a huge horse farm with giant oaks with dangling moss, this house in southern Ocala in horse country is peaceful and quiet while sporting all the comforts of home. We have added a furnished lanai with a sleeper sofa - a perfect place to have that morning cup of coffee or tea. We have large screen TVs in MBR, LR and kid's room and we featured a full kitchen for cooking and preparing meals. Add a huge fenced backyard facing a horse farm, this place is made for relaxing and for kids and dogs to run. Only 12 miles to the World Equestrian Center and even closer to the Florida Horse Park. Visit the many natural springs in Ocala, especially Rainbow Springs State Park for GREAT tubing down the Rainbow River. Use of garage for vehicles is by owner prior approval. Small dog are allowed after approval by owner.

Property manager

John and Sandra Boyce

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocala Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 644 Sq Ft

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We love kids!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ocala

This vacation home is located in Ocala. Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area and Florida Horse Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Don Garlits Museum of Racing and Easy Street Family Fun Center. Hampton Aquatic Fun Center and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

Ocala, FL

What's nearby

Don Garlits Museum of Racing - 3 min drive
Florida Horse Park - 8 min drive
Country Club Of Ocala - 16 min drive
Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 18 min drive
World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 20 min drive

Getting around

Ocala Station - 22 min drive
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 3 min drive
Pasta Faire - 14 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 3 min drive

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Annie F.

26 Apr 2024

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

My dog loved the backyard!

Perfect location, close to my Mom. My black lab loved the big back yard! Being fenced in he could run and play.

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance B.

2 Mar 2024

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

February 2024 winter stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this Ocala area home. The house was very clean, the neighborhood quiet and peaceful. Our hosts left many books to read and added little touches like laundry baskets, outdoor clothesline, leftover condiments for our use. John went above and beyond to assist these two non techy people to figure out the tv, streaming, etc. thank you John and Sandra for being great hosts!

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

13 Jan 2024

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

Relaxing with family

Last 3 years we have stayed here..we totally love it so quite..Cant wait to come back..John the owner is the best..

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes M.

3 Jan 2024

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

Nice Comfortable Stay

Comfortable accommodations. There was a smart TV in each room and the family room. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. The kitchen and bathrooms are dated but clean. There were plenty of towels, sheets, pillows, etc. Kitchen was well stocked. Win Dixie was 9 minutes away. Close to I 75 and some restaurants.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

22 Nov 2023

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

A wedding retreat

The property was close to our daughter which made it very convenient to go back and forth to help with wedding set-up and reception. There were plenty of pots, pans and dishes to use. It was big enough for us to spread out with all of the wedding finery. The beds were comfortable, especially after long days of prepping for the wedding.

Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by John and Sandra Boyce

We are a couple with deep roots in large families. Family interactions and memories made are key and we try to include family in all experiences. This is why we bought this house- to rest in a vacation styled home and to offer to family members who just want to get away.
We bought this house and gutted it and started everything from scratch. Summary, it was created with vacationers in mind. This is why we decided to offer it as a short-term rental - for those times when family is not using it. Now it's your turn!

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for is quiet and solitude. Close to I-75, its an easy jaunt to Orlando or Tampa - St. Pete. What we loved was the rural setting that is Ocala. And the horse farms - hundreds and hundreds of horse farms. A drive up on S Highway 475, past the Florida Horse Park or Rt 475A north towards the mall is a beautiful peaceful drive with southern ranch houses and horses.15 minutes from The World Equestrian Center and other close horse park venues, this is a great launch for your show needs.

What makes this property unique

A big draw for us was the opening of the World Equestrian Center here in Ocala. The largest equestrian center in the US, this place is a marvel just to drive by. Stop in and see where all the events and festivals happen. Gaze at the miles of fenced pasture land for horses, and the endless parking of horse trailers. We realized that hotels are a premium in this area, why not open a short-term rental. Great springs for swimming and snorkeling, its a short drive to Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs (glass bottom boats), Juniper Springs (Ocala National Forest) Salt Springs, and the St. John's River park.