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Lakefront Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages

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Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6151.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages

Private dock, boat lift, launch access nearby, world class bass fishing, close to dining, shops and all the Villages has to offer. Enjoy the numerous parks, trails and other local attractions or just sit under the avocado tree read a book and enjoy the serenity and constant stream of wildlife from the large backyard. This home is continually being updated and well maintained and is furnished with plenty of amenities including dishwasher, washer, dryer, stove, well stocked kitchen, bedding, towels, etc. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Swimming off of dock, this is Florida, yes there are Alligators.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Fruitland Park

Located in Fruitland Park, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem and Paul P. Williams Auditorium are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Spanish Springs Town Square and The Villages Market Square. Leesburg Center for the Arts and Uncle Donald's Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fruitland Park, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Griffin - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Venetian Gardens - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • UF Health Leesburg Hospital - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • The Villages Market Square - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park - 45 min drive - 53.3 km

Getting around

  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bully Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages on 29 May 2026 start from AU$274, 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 Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home on Lake Griffin / Harris chain of lakes and close to the Villages located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Lake Griffin and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Griffin State Park and Leesburg Center for the Arts. Venetian Gardens and UF Health Leesburg Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

brandi b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, family friendly, convenient, spectacular communication. Excellent property. Can’t wait to come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thanks John, we would love to have you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

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

Great place....clean and just what we needed for a mini vacation after Christmas.

Great place and very relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking great care of my property, hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Fishing stay

This property was absolutely perfect for our fishing weekend. The solitude yet closeness to all the great restaurants is exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Family vacation

Great location. The owner was quick to respond to us when we had a question about the hot water heater.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
Leslie, thank you for being a repeat stay and the heads up about the microwave door not closing properly. I will be replacing the microwave in the next few days and look forward to your next visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer weekend

Nice house for a family weekend meet-up. Clean and spacious. Bring bug spray if spending any time outdoors. Also lots of wasp nests hidden around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Hi Michelle, They were probably mud daubers, which look a lot like wasps, but are solitary and rarely sting humans. I do have a pest service as does everyone in FL. and they were there not that long ago. I wish you would have mentioned it and I could have asked them to stop by.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

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

Fishing vacation

We absolutely loved the house, and it’s perfect location for us to be on the water everyday. Tavares and Dora being right around the corner makes it a perfect opportunity for good eats and plenty of tourist attractions if you’re not coming to fish the whole time like us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Awesome space

Nice big house with plenty of space. Nice back patio! Very calming environment and really nice neighbors! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Thanks Heather, you are certainly welcome back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Return visit

This was the second time we stayed at this property and it was once again great! Easy check in. Well furnished. Beautifully maintained. The landscaping has even been updated. Looking forward to the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2025
Thank you Jessica, I am planning a few more updates in 2025, hopefully we will see you back again in 2026!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Fishing trip

Property was very nice and clean. We had everything we needed for our stay including a covered dock to park our boat. Would definately recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thank you Lisa, looking forward to having you back again at some point!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ben c.

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

Bass tournament

Good layout for bass tournaments lodging
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2024
So glad the house and location worked out well for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Outstanding all around!

Great stay for 3 grown men on a fishing trip. Clean house all around! Great communication with the owner. Owner was very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2023
So glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay and that the dock worked out well for you. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Beautiful, inviting

Gorgeous property with lovely views. Lots of space. Responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2024
Thank you Jessica, so glad you enjoyed your stay and for taking great care of my property. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Relaxing

Quiet and relaxing. Nice and functional interior. Spacious
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

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

Fruitland Park Home

How use was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Very Clean

We were a mandatory evacuation and found this house. It was the perfect home away from home. The house is super clean and the kids even fished in the lake. Jim was very responsive and helpful. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2024
Lisa and her family were great guests and left the place immaculate which is an amazing feat given their stressful circumstances, two kids, several dogs and the fact that the power went out halfway through their stay due to very high winds and rain. Would be happy to have them back any time. Wishing the best for them on their return home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

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

Very Nice Home

This was a very nice home with a perfect location. Close to the events we were interested in but the privacy of a nice development. Open floor plan and very clean. Jim the owner responded in a timely fashion. Would definitely stay in this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

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

Great place on the water.

Nice, clean home on the water. Great for going out in the mornings and evening's to watch the sun rise and sets. The fish in lake griffin don't seem to like my lures!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wally S.

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

LAKE GRIFFIN

Home is very nice, very clean well stocked kitchen with needed items for your stay. Screened room is nice with a view of boat dock and canal. I would highly recommend this vacation home for your weekend getaway or extended stay. It's a keeper : )
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Wally, thank you so much for the review. You and your group treated my property as if it were your own and you were a pleasure to communicate with. Best of luck with the fishing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn N.

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

Winter escape

House is lovely and is close to restaurants and shopping. Kitchen is well stocked. Golf is also nearby. Lots of wildlife including eagles, osprey, alligators and manatees. Caught a few bass and lost some too! Our Labrador also had a great time. And the owner responded very quickly to any concerns and questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay and got an to see all that wildlife. We would certainly love to have the three of you back anytime. I am planning on a few more upgrades in the near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

Great location, immaculate house!

Friendly neighbors which was a plus since we had children and a boat. Navigating the driveway with a 37' trailer was a bit of a challenge but we finally made it and thankful for a property that would accommodate it. Great fishing off the dock caught a 4 pound bass!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
So happy the property worked well for you. I definitely think you have the record for the biggest boat so far. Happy the dock and deck worked out well since the boat clearly did not fit in the boat house. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

Just what we needed

The home was clean, well-appointed, and as advertised. We needed a place to stay for a few days while moving my mom into an assisted living facility. The large backyard on the water allowed us to relax and recharge after long days of packing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2023
Hi Terri, So glad you and your daughters were able to relax a little during your busy stay. Would be happy to host you again if you are in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

Exactly what we needed

The house is in a quiet, safe neighborhood. We were in town for the college BASS tournament on the Harris Chain of Lakes, this house is not far from Venetian Gardens boat launch which made it perfect for us. The owner is very nice and helpful and responds quickly. We will likely stay here again on our next trip to Harris Chain.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara l.

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

Better than expected!

Jim’s property is amazing! Our kids and dog enjoyed the huge yard and the dock on the canal to lake Harris. The property is located in quiet neighborhood between Leesburg and Lady Lake, close to plenty of restaurants and shopping. The house was very clean and comfortable, larger than I expected. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2023
Thank you, Barbara, so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay! I appreciate you taking great care of the home while you were there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Spectacular ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ property on the water

This property has everything! Dock, garage, WiFi, fire pit, ample parking..... When I inquired about a outdoor grill the property owner had one delivered the day we arrived. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2023
Thanks Daniel, So glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay and did well in the fishing tournament!

About the host

Hosted by Jim Otty

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We are a family of five with three boys. A sophomore in college, a high-school senior and a freshman. We love to travel and explore new places and hope that someday we will have the time and opportunity to do more of that.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property because I love to fish and the hope is as we near retirement we can utilize this property as our own get-away to catch a couple of the legendary bass the chain of lakes is known for. There is an avocado tree in the back yard and the landscaping is beautiful. The birds and wildlife are present in the backyard and in the water every day and the atmosphere and neighborhood are always so peaceful and quiet. Griffin lake offers a wild-life sanctuary type atmosphere that we find majestic. Being able to connect to 6 other lakes and have access to restaurants, water activities and the ability to explore the area by boat are some of the things we love about this property and the area. The close proximity to the Villages also provides an endless opportunity for entertainment and activities.

What makes this property unique

Private Dock
Boat Lift
Boat Launch access nearby
10 minutes to the Villages

Languages:

English

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