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Serenity Meets Style - Mid-Century Zen Haven

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The living room is spacious yet cozy.
Located on a beautiful tree-lined street minutes away from downtown Ocala.
Everything you need to prepare a wonderful meal in the very spacious kitchen.
There is a barbecue for your use, or just dine alfresco on the side patio.
Have an evening glass of wine or morning, coffee on the screened in front porch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ocala, FL
  • Place, Reilly Arts Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Discovery Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Serenity Meets Style - Mid-Century Zen Haven

- Whether you have come to visit Ocala for work or play; whether you are a small group of friends, a family, or are visiting with your "fur- babies", at Stay Zen we aim to provide you with a relaxing haven to come to at the end of your busy day. We are located just minutes away from the heart of Downtown Ocala where you can explore all that our beautiful little city has to offer. We are of course known for our beautiful springs such as Silver Springs, Juniper Springs and Rainbow Springs (which is a little further south). Don't miss the Ocala National Forest and Payne's Prairie. There is a nearby zip line, and if you're into scuba diving, check out Devil's Den.
We have provided the amenities you will need to feel comfortable and completely at home after your busy day.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
A fee of $40 will be charged for additional pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING inside the property - $300 fee will apply NO PARTIES - $300 fee will apply, plus removal from the property.
No recreational vehicles are permitted on the property. Identification is needed upon booking: Drivers License or State issued ID Card.
We LOVE your fur babies - but please ensure that pups are bathed and manicured and kitties are brushed and manicured! $40 fee for additional pet

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3461201vb
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 first aid kit

About the area

Ocala

Ocala is home to this holiday home. Hampton Aquatic Fun Center and Bowlero West Ocala are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Discovery Center and Reilly Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Juniper Prairie Wilderness and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP.
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Ocala, FL

What's nearby

  • Tuscawilla Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reilly Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Discovery Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Juniper Prairie Wilderness - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Formaggio Pizza and Italian Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Big Man’s Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Ocala - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Meets Style - Mid-Century Zen Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Serenity Meets Style - Mid-Century Zen Haven?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Meets Style - Mid-Century Zen Haven?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Meets Style - Mid-Century Zen Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Meets Style - Mid-Century Zen Haven located?

This family-friendly Ocala holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tuscawilla Park and Ocala Downtown Square. Discovery Center and Reilly Arts Center are also within 10 minutes. Ocala Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ozzie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little place that was very accommodating. Everything was labeled thoughtfully which was appreciated. It was also really clean and comfortable. Would definitely come back next time we’re back in Ocala.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George K.

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

Great stay

Home was very cute, great location to downtown Ocala.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Great location

Every kind of appliance and very clean. Close to downtown Ocala with great restaurants close by. Clean linens & towels, with comfortable beds. Nice quiet neighborhood as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roccena L.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Very clean, welcoming and very gracious host!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Great host!!!!

Super clean, very organized, and a host who is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Scottt!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Funeral

The home was the best stocked home I have ever stayed in. Carla thought of everything!! It was clean and she responded quickly to any questions I had. I would gladly t stay here again and recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Peaceful place to stay

Zen's Den was a peaceful place to stay. Carla was a great host and ensured we had everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet and beautiful. Close to everything.
Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Perfect little place…

Perfect for us in a great location. Easy access to everything in Ocala. Loved all the little extras and the dogs had a big time in the large fenced yard and walking the neighborhood. We’ll definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fallon B.

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

Great house

I had a great stay here. Only 4 mins from downtown Ocala. Very clean. Nice bed & pillows. Great communication with host. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

freddie p.

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

Very nice

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janira D.

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

Enjoyed stay!

The stay was great. The house had everything needed for 5 nights stay. The host left us a welcome basket with a couple waters and snacks. A very nice touch. I would recommend this cute and nicely decorated house to anyone looking to stay in close proximity to downtown Ocala.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell Q.

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

Excellent

This property was sparkling clean and very comfortable. It exceeded my expectations in every way.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenna C.

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

Awesome

Good location. Wonderful home. Host is great. Very well equipped. Very clean. If I need a place in Ocala I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie S.

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

Overall Rating

The overall property was good. The lawn wasn't mowed so it wasn't nice to be outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David and Lisa M.

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

Visit to Silver Springs

This house is extremely clean. Carla was easy to contact and answered questions quickly. Our plan was to go to Silver Springs and Paynes Prairie Preserve which both were very easy to get to from this location. Quick drive to downtown where there are several really good restaurants. We did not feel unsafe in this neighborhood (brand new police & fire station a block away), but noticed many properties including this one have large signs indicating the property is under surveillance or no trespassing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Quite possibly the best ever

Carla was amazingly responsive and accommodating. The place is more spacious than the pictures show, and every last detail was immaculately executed, even down to a sign on a few frozen food items in the freezer that said “Help yourself!” Everything was immaculate and the design obviously took a great deal of thought and effort to wonderful results. 11 out of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Jason. And thank you for leaving everything so nice and clean! It was very much appreciated. It was a pleasure hosting you. Would look forward to hosting you again anytime in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Aptly Named Zen Haven!

My husband and I had the perfect stay at this adorable house…the best I ever had at a rental. The property exceeded our expectations. Clean, clean, clean with very minimalist and zen like decor, as the name would suggest. Carla was an amazing host and provided super fast & helpful responses to any questions. Carla also anticipated her guests needs by ensuring the house was well equipped for her guests (I appreciated the yoga mat!). The house is right down the road from the center of Historic Ocala, where you will find many great restaurants and cafes and there are parks close by where we walked our dog each day. If we visit Ocala again, we will definitely stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2024
It was truly a pleasure hosting you both! Would love to welcome you back whenever you're in town again :))
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dona F.

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

Zen House was Awesome

This cute little house with lots of character was such a nice place to stay. Carla was so responsive and checked in on us throughout the stay. The house is an older house redone. The wood floors are beautiful and the other floors are perfect for fur babies. Very comfortable and plenty of room. Kitchen has all new appliances and ice maker worked! Very comfortable bed. Fenced in back yard with a cute patio to sit. Only issue would be the steps for an older couple. They are steep and no handrail to get in. We would stay here again. Very quiet street and neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review, and for being such great guests! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Would look forward to having you again!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tania P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Backyard not maintained

We selected this property for me, my husband and two small pups based on the online info. While the home was clean and very well stocked, we were disappointed that the backyard grass was overgrown which prohibited use by us or our dogs. If you plan to use the fire pit, and have pets make sure the yard has been maintained. Also, the internet was not working when we arrived and the communication from the owner was not forthcoming. Lastly, while the majority of the neighborhood appeared to be pleasant. There are two immediately adjacent homes that appear to be vacant and condemned for sometime which presents a security concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2024
Hi Tania - How unfortunate for you that you had such an unpleasant stay that you feel it warranted a two-star review. Fortunately for me, potential guests will read my other reviews and clearly see that this is a "you" problem. Your review is unfair, unkind untrue and honestly, defamation. You chose to visit my property the week following two hurricanes that left an impact on not only Ocala, but most of the state of Florida. We were very fortunate that the only impact we suffered was intermittent loss of internet services and a disruption in lawn care because lawn workers were busy cleaning an overwhelm of down trees and debris across the area. Your lack of compassion and understanding to the state-wide situation is very unkind. Additionally, you state that communication from me was not forthcoming - this is a clear lie as a review of our communications will show that I sent you several messages explaining and apologizing for the situation, which you chose to ignore. Lastly, there is ONE vacant property next door. A condemned property is a legal statement that refers to a property that has been officially declared by the city as unsafe or unfit. That is not the case here (feel free to call the city building department to verify), and to make a claim that is legally incorrect is at the very least unethical.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Very Weird Experience NOT PET FRIENDLY

I rented this property for a week to buy a new home in the area. listing stated it was pet friendly with addl fees etc. No problem. Upon check in, we discovered there is a no pets on the furniture rule. I followed the rules but never would have accepted those conditions had I known up front. As we drove 1k miles with our belongings in a truck which we put in storage, changing the reservation would have lost me 2k then I would have had to find another place to stay. One morning I went outside to do my nails to ensure cleanliness. I left a nail tool and packaging on the table outside, forgot. The table is right across from a ring camera.Then that afternoon while we were at the beach, the host messaged me on vrbo, asked if all was well. stated she needed to stop by to water a plant on the porch. What? Weird but ok, it is your house, I have no right to say no. We finish up at the beach, drive to the rental. The host Carla arrives. I go out to speak with her. The first words out of her mouth were " What Is Going On Here!!!" I was taken aback. She wasted my time for about 40 minutes, all the while trying to LOOK IN the gosh darn house. I finally said Ok Bye and went inside .I can only surmise she was monitoring our activity in the yard and disliked the papers. A potted plant being watered was essential to her but the grass is as tall as my dog in areas? Come on. Another sign in her house said no peeing in yard...unless neighbors who I never saw reported, she is video monitoring.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene D.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

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