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Rustic Retreat in the heart of Lake Helen

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Sunroom, great in the morning for coffee.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Lake Helen, FL
  • Place, Colby Alderman Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stetson University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Daytona International Speedway
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs 2nd bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Rustic Retreat in the heart of Lake Helen

This charming rustic home has a lot to offer. It has many nooks where your family can unite and create moments for their memory buckets. Florida room allows you to observe nature and is a perfect spot for your coffee. The house has one master bedroom (king size bed) with attached full bathroom. It has a second bedroom with two built-in beds (twin and full size). There is a separate shower room and a separate restroom. Upstairs it has a 3rd bedroom with 2 built in twin beds and a 1/2 bathroom.

Green friendly home built by original owner architect and his two sons in 1982. I would describe the home as rustic industrial. People often comment it feels like a Frank Lloyd Wright design. The home incorporates an "envelope" heating and cooling design to help naturally moderate the temperature in the house (in addition to central A/C and Heat). The home is located in residential historic area of Lake Helen. Bedroom 1 and 2 are located on the first floor and bedroom 3 is located on the second floor via spiral staircase. The second floor includes a separate gathering area (game room/reading area) and a half bath (sink/toilet).

All bedrooms have newer, high-quality mattresses. We use breathable organic-cotton sheets (GOTS-certified).

We are looking forward to host you in our place.

The entire house is available for the guests. Garage is not included.

The home is located on a quiet street in Lake Helen. The driveway can fit up to 4 cars fairly comfortably. Different vendors feature their products in the beautiful Artisan Alley in historic downtown Deland every Friday from 6-9 P.M.

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  • Washing machine
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  • Air-conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Reset A/C to 77 degrees (cool, in Summer) or 68 (heat, in Winter)
Put trash in green garbage can outside
Leave beds unmade so that we know which ones have been slept in
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2779316vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Helen

Located in Lake Helen, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Spring State Park and Ocala National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Chipper Jones Little League Complex, or check out an event or a game at Mandy Stoll Tennis Center. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Lake Helen, FL

What's nearby

  • Colby Alderman Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Stetson University - 15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Daytona International Speedway - 25 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Daytona Beach Boardwalk - 37 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Beach at Daytona Beach - 37 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 15 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Retreat in the heart of Lake Helen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Retreat in the heart of Lake Helen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Retreat in the heart of Lake Helen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Retreat in the heart of Lake Helen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Retreat in the heart of Lake Helen located?

This family-friendly Lake Helen holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Colby Alderman Park, Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp and AdventHealth DeLand Victoria Medical Park. Victoria Hills Golf Club and Ed Stone Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Rustic retreat

Beautiful unique house in a pretty quiet area. Perfect for our vacation with the parents
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

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

Came for cassadaga

Home was a wonderful getaway and just minutes from cassadaga. We had a lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Girls getaway

Nice quiet neighborhood and close to Deland's shopping and restaurants. There are also several state parks nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

Wonderful and charming home

The place is charming it's own personality. Kids loved it and the owners went above and beyond to let us know about the area and ongoing events.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie r.

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

Quick getaway

Nice place unique and interesting. Nice quiet neighborhood. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

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

Universal Studios 2025

Visiting my son in the Navy and had an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was exactly as shown, very cozy and made us feel right at home.. Comfy furniture, beds super comfy house was spotless. We appreciated the staples that are here for us to use, coffee, milk, condiments and spices. Hosts , Alan and Natalya are very accommodating, easy to reach and prompt with a reply, We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return , thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kinley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed this unique home. It was beautiful and comfortable. We felt at home and wanted to stay longer. The neighborhood was peaceful. We enjoyed watching the squirrels play and we saw a hummingbird several times. My favorite was the sunroom. They have several live plants throughout the home, this gives a very welcoming feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NIKOLE w.

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

True rustic retreat

We had a lovely stay at this home. I was very impressed with cleanliness. My children Loved staying upstairs in their own area. Most of all it was nice to see all the children's books - we felt very welcome. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

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

Great Place

The house was great. Perfect for our family. We were in town for our daughter's wedding that was at Bridal Oaks. The house was very close to the wedding venue but also easy to get into town. Alan was very responsive when we had questions and needed to make some minor changes in our reservation. Highly recommend the rustic retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL HOME! We really enjoyed our stay, so very homey. My boys immediately fell in love with the room upstairs, and the sun room was my personal favorite spot. The owners were super helpful. We ended up being a little late leaving because I couldn't find my key, they got out and helped! 10/10 Amazing stay would love to do again. The town is also super cute and has some really fun things to do. Again 5 star stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique property. My family stayed there and felt very comfortable and pleased. The hosts were extremely responsive and welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Alan Joyce / Nataliya Maynard

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The property was our home for about 10 years before needing a bit more space for our growing family. We purchased the home from the original home owner and builder, they built the home in 1982. The original home owners were home builders from Massachusetts and built this originally as their winter home. They built the home with their sons who convinced them to utilize a green energy "envelope" concept which helps to self regulate the temperature in the home. There is a new article hanging on the foyer wall from a 1983 interview with the Deland Beacon (newspaper) which details this "envelope" concept.

Why they chose this property

The property has so many cool features such as a cool kids bedroom and game room upstairs, spiral staircase, sunroom and beautiful kitchen, but the thing that sticks with you is just how relaxing it is looking out over the back yard and watching nature.

What makes this property unique

The home actually does sleep 7 people very comfortably (5 beds). It's located an hour from Disney and 30 minutes from Daytona and New Smyrna beaches.

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