The Downtown Retreat Five

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A large hotel with multiple flags, a central fountain, and landscaped gardens.
A clear pool with people swimming and a wooden deck.
A bar area with a circular mosaic floor design, wooden beams, and string lights.
A brick building with a neon sign for "Bartney's Seafood Bar" at Ocala Downtown Square.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ocala, FL
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Horse Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ocala

Located in Ocala, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocala Downtown Square and Silver Springs State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Florida Horse Park or Bubba Raceway Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Ocala, FL

What's nearby

  • Ocala Downtown Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Florida Horse Park - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 19 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 8 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Live Fire Chefs Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Ocala - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downtown Retreat Five pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Downtown Retreat Five?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Downtown Retreat Five?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Downtown Retreat Five?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Downtown Retreat Five located?

Located in the heart of Ocala, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Munroe Regional Medical Center, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and AdventHealth Ocala. Kindred Hospital Ocala and Ocala Downtown Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This is our second time staying here and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Thank you Angela. It is always a pleasure to serve as your host. We look forward to your next visit with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! Pictures look exactly like the property and place was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you, and thanks for taking such great care of the place! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Enjoyed our stay. Very clean with everything you need. Great location, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you Michelle, we enjoyed having you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent vrbo

Super clean, and excellent communication with host
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you Jessie, it was a pleasure to serve as your host. We look forward to serving as your host again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment in Ocala

This property was very comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Michelle!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience

Delightful accommodations; terrific location; wonderful owner; definitely use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
Thank you Neil, and thank you for taking such amazing care of our place! You left it spotless and we appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Very clean with really nice decor. Had a hard time finding a nice place to stay for the weekend so we're very thankful to have come across this! It's nice how close it is to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2023
Thank you for the kind words Lynsey, and thanks for taking great care of the place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This was a great place to stay. It was clean and full of everything you need. Great host. When we come back next year for Rock the country we will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thank you Jessica, we would love to have you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had what we needed: full kitchen, 2 bedrooms and near relatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet retreat

Quiet, clean with an attention to detail! A wonderful place for an extended stay!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you Christine! I hope you'll return to stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

A comfortable ,stay

Nice apartment in comfortable neighborhood . Very pretty healthy trees , nice birds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Lynn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocala’s hidden gem!

Clean, spacious, stocked and centrally located. This rental checks all the boxes excellent owner, great communication highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Thank you for the kind words Samantha! Thanks for being an excellent guest and for taking such great care of the place. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Once again……The Downtown Retreat 5

Our second stay at this location and it was just as wonderful as the our first. As before, it exceeded our expectations. Excellent accommodations, great host, perfect location for our needs. We’ve already booked our next visit and this is our new “go to” spot for any visit to the Ocala area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you so much Neil! We appreciate you and the great care you always take of our beloved Retreat Five! We look forward to your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sib trip

The property was clean, comfortable and quiet. We will definitely return and wanting to rent more units when we bring our family down. Perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words Katy. You were an absolute pleasure to host and I would love for you and your family to return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect in every way - clean, cute, fully stocked. Owner went out of her way to provide amenities for our toddler as well. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocala

Love the location. Convenient to downtown. Very nice stat
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Lisabeth!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and i enjoying our stay at the facility. The kitchens was well supplied with cooking utensils and other cooking equipment, the bathroom clean and without any problems, bed were adequate size with nice size closets, the living area spacious and comfortable. The condo/apartment was located in an area close to businesses, supermarkets, shopping facilities, hospitals, the post office, banks and The Ocala Market. Overall, it was easy to travel to places by car. We would consider returning there.
Stayed 79 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable, and convenient

Stayed for 3 nights for an event at WEC, which is about a 15 minute drive from the apartment. Apartment was very clean with many stores and restaurants nearby. Host was easy to reach and promptly answered questions. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Bukolt Family! We enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super cute!

This property is super cute and clean, very impressed with the thought that went into this stay, special touches down to having some hair products in the bathroom and soap and shampoo. The energy that went into making this VRBO feel cozy and comfortable was much appreciated. I would recommend to anyone staying in the area. Safe and convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you Kristin! It was an absolute pleasure to serve as your host. We'd love to have you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting Friends and dog show

Property was well kept. Amenities were good. Location was good for me because I have friends in several locations in Ocala. I was also back and forth for 4 days to WEC (World Equestrian Center). Easy directions to WEC.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Patricia!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Little extras that only a caring owner would provide.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1st time visitor

Had never been to central Florida before but we will definitely be back! Loved the quietness and variety of the area. So much to see and do within no more than an hour drive. Very responsive host, the few minor issues were answered almost immediately. Loved the organization and labeling on all needful items.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Christine!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean and convenient

The place was clean and fresh. Location convenient to everything Ocala. 4 star on check in only because I went to the wrong unit at first. Probably my fault as I could have called to get the info I needed. Loved the ease of checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you David!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home away from home

Love the place. It’s Perfect. Denise is an excellent host with excellent communication. Denise has all kind of nice little details all over the apartment. For example, she has 2 types of coffee machines (love it), USB chargers everywhere, etc., etc. Also, plenty of free parking in the property. Highly recommend this place and host. Thank you Denise :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you so much for the kind words Aaron, and thank you for taking such great care of the place. I hope you and your family will stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Stay

Denise always responded accurately and in a timely manner. Her recommendations were helpful in finding things I wanted in the area. The place itself matched the photos and had the listed ammendities. The ammendities such as kitchen appliances and a washing machine made traveling easy. The apartment was tidy and comfortable. Outside of Ocala, there are lot of springs and nature activities. Gainsville is a 45 minute drive away, which is convenient. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Caroline!
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