Lakeside Retreat at Lake Weir

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A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, and a central island.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a television, and a view through the sliding glass doors.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ocklawaha, FL
  • Place, Lake Weir
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Lake Weir
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

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

Bathroom 6

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Ocklawaha

Ocklawaha is home to this holiday home. The Orange Blossom Opry and Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakes Of Lady Lake Golf Club and Baseline Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Uncle Donald's Farm, or check out an event or a game at Florida Horse Park.
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Ocklawaha, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Weir - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Little Lake Weir - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Smith Lake - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 11 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 25 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Del Encanto Food Truck - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kool Kat - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat at Lake Weir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat at Lake Weir?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat at Lake Weir?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat at Lake Weir?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat at Lake Weir located?

This family-friendly Ocklawaha holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Weir, Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area and Little Lake Weir. Smith Lake and The Orange Blossom Opry 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. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all thought all aspects of were excellent Beyond our expectations We will never the memories we had there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great house for a family get together

Just what we wanted - lots of space, good size kitchen very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property! We had so much fun. We spent a lot of time on the back porch looking over the lake and family just talking, it was fabulous. The house is beautiful.. all details thought out. Love the coffee maker and ability to grind my coffee beans! House was warm and inviting from the time we stepped on property. Raymond, our host, was amazing! Communication was great. It was very quick to respond very kind and accommodating. If you want a great family time, this is a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family celebration

Great place for extended family gatherings
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

36th birthday trip

Great home with a great host we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The house was perfect for all ages. We had a blast and would definitely recommend to anyone with small kids looking to have a little get away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun in the sun!

It was great!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was wonderful. The house was perfect and accommodated our gathering perfectly. My only critique is that we would have enjoyed the dock more if it was cleaned. Everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
So sorry about the dock not being clean. I check it after each guest but I must have missed something. I thought I checked it again before your visit so I don’t know what happened. Hope I get the chance to make it up to you when you make another reservation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The house, dock, lake and back porch were perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend the weekend with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!!!

The house is gorgeous! The property is beautiful! Huge front yard and beach area for the kids! Ray was super helpful and made sure we had everything we needed! HIGHLY recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thanks for your kind review. Hosting your group was a pleasure and a blessing. Ray
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion weekend

Start to finish it was perfect. Absolutely forgeous home and everything was thought of prior to arrival. Would stay again!! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of Room in this beautiful home

Our family (3 sibling families) enjoyed the weekend in this great home. The lake is great and there are sandy white beaches for the kids to play. Lots of boat trailer parking on the property as well. Highly recommend for large families.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If you’re thinking of booking this house, do it!!

This home is gorgeous and just as pictured! Plenty of room for all guests! We loved the beach style entry to the lake and hanging out on the dock. The house had kayaks for us to use also! Couldn’t have asked for a more convenient way to vacation on the lake. I would recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit Lake Weir!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of room-beautiful spot

We needed a larger place to accommodate our family gathering. The house worked great. Great kitchen to feed a big crew. Lots of seating. Lake spot really beautiful. We wish we could have enjoyed the inside fire place in the mornings but we had a blast at the beach fire pit at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A Slice of Heaven on Earth

This home is an absolute treasure. We came down for a fishing tournament held in Leesburg, and it was perfect for our 2 families. Very impressed with how clean everything was - and the kitchen was stocked for a chef's dream. The lake views of sunrise and sunset were memorable as well as the 7.5 lb bass we caught off the deck! We hope to return again soon - as we fell in love with Ocklawaha and the surrounding areas. Communication with the homeowner was easy and always informative. We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking Getaway!

Our host, Ray, was most responsive. The property and home five star! We enjoyed plenty of space for our party of 8 to spread out for quiet moments on the many hammocks, an Adirondack chair at the waters edge or morning coffee/sunrises and sunsets on the grand screened porch. Very quiet. Each couple commented on the comfort of the beds and loved having a private bathroom. We had tons of family game time, room for many cooks (even dancing) in the more than spacious kitchen, frisbee on the lawn and a swim at the end of the dock… We found this property to be one of a kind in the area. Furnishings and appliances all in new condition. Property very well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family in town for funeral

We had 10 family members in town and needed a place with private bathrooms for each. This home gave us ample space, ample seating in several areas and 5 bedrooms with their own bathroom - plus a community powder room for use when in the kitchen and family room. The kitchen was a great place to hang out at the bar and at the table. It looks like they brought in a bunch of sand and have a beautiful spot facing the water. The kitchen was well equipped and the hosts left necessities like paper towel, garbage bags and dish soap - a nice plus in the rental community. The owner was very attentive and willing to help with any and every question we had. A great host for certain. One thing to be careful of are the wood floors - they can be slippery, outside of that, we have no complaints and had a wonderful visit even though the it would have been nice to be there under different circumstances. Definitely worth renting. Thanks Ray!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay. We really enjoy this property and it has yet to disappoint us. The home is spacious and clean and the location is perfect. The rooms are comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. There are even recreational items available for use. Plenty of food and shopping can be found within 15 minute drive of the home. Check-in / out was simple and the communication with Ray was great. Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spacious house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip, we look forward to going every summer! Clean, beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and was perfect for our family vacation The large porch is perfect for relaxing after a day in the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place !

Owners were very nice and easy great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a beautiful place!

Ray was a wonderful host! He communicated the check in process very clearly. The house was in excellent condition and we had such a great time. The view of the lake is absolutely phenomenal. Such a peaceful and beautiful place to come together with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful location!

Almost perfect stay at this beautiful lake house. The owner is a top notch guy, going above what a normal host would do. Our only complaints, and they are minor, is the internet only based TV and the cooking pans. This time of year, we wanted to watch some football and could not because everything was app based and we don’t have a Hulu Live subscription. Pan aren’t non-stick either and were a pain to cook on then clean. The lake was so peaceful that it far outweighed the minor negatives. You’ll not regret staying here!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2022
Shared from the owner: Thanks for the review Melissa! Hope that it works out to host you and your family for another tournament trip sometime! We are investigating switching to cable TV instead of the Netflix, Prime video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV combination we currently offer. As for the cookware, we have not had good luck with non-stick durability on the gas stove top and cooking techniques used by our guests, sorry the stainless steel ones were not to your liking. Contact me before your next visit and I would be happy to make everything perfect before your stay.
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