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Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Front View of Main House in circle drive
View from Dock Looking East
Lakeside View of Cottage with Screened Porch, Outdoor Terrace, and Fire Pit
Screened Porch Overlooking Lake and Yard
Natural Island in center of lake

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7146.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fort McCoy, FL
  • Place, Rodman Reservoir
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Orange Springs Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Putnam Lakes Preserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Family Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Optional Guest House

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy

This beautiful, spacious, redwood cottage sits on incredible Island Lake about 2 miles out side of the unincorporated community of Orange Springs. Set on a perfect, private lake lot, the property consists of the large main house, a spacious guest house, carport, dock, boat house, and patio. Great lake views, old live oak trees with Spanish moss, and a lake breeze describe this picturesque environment. Completely renovated in 2011, this marvelous retreat has a large kitchen with gas range; dining, living, and family rooms overlooking the lake; new baths; laundry facilities; well-appointed furnishings; and more. The main house sleeps 7. If you rent the optional guest house (2 persons), the property can accommodate a total of 9. The dock is terrific for fishing and the lake is great for swimming. 80 feet of shoreline awaits you. There is a canoe, charcoal grill, picnic table, and fire pit for relaxing outdoors.

As well, I have 2 other lake houses nearby if this one seems too large.


The property sits ideally between the cities of Ocala, Gainesville, and Palatka, each with its own distinct character. Ocala is home to:
Elegant Horse Country and Farms
National Ocala National Forest
Silver Springs Park is located
Central Florida Community College
Gainesville is home to:
The University of Florida
Santa Fe Community College
Shans University Hospital
The Veterans Hospital
Palatka is home to:
The St. Johns River
Fun Restaurants on the water
Closeness to East Coast Beaches

OTHER LAKE OPTIONS: Check out my two other lakefront properties on the next lake over. These other 2 are next door to each other on separate acres. Ideal to rent just one cottage or for a large family gathering by leasing both. Listing/ Property IDs: 127321 and 117133.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on terrace and screened porch; not inside.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort McCoy

Located in Fort McCoy, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Putnam Lakes Preserve and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wild Waters Theme Park and The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Fort McCoy, FL

What's nearby

  • Rodman Reservoir - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Orange Springs Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Putnam Lakes Preserve - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Orange Creek Restoration Area - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 31 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Springs Restaurant And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hog Valley Civic Center - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Pig Pen Saloon - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Ivie's Country Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hog Valley saloon - ‬36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Orange Springs Park, Rodman Reservoir and Putnam Lakes Preserve. Clear Lake and Lake Lucy are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by Edward Wynne

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My family has owned property around this area since the late 1940's, and my ancestors came to Florida in 1845, when it was still a territory. It became at state 1848. After extenisve renovations and infrastructure upgrades, I began renting our other 2 lake homes in 2004. I wanted others to enjoy this part of Florida as I did growing up. I have a wonderful local staff that works to ensure that guests are satisfied.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property in 2011 because Island Lake is a stunning body of water. It is THE real natural Florida. Spectacular views, privacy, wooded lot, and no traffic or crowds.

What makes this property unique

Free standing home on enormous, private lake lot with old live oaks.
Beautiful lake for all activities: boating, fishing, swimming, etc.
Rural, yet elegant home with great furnishings.
Internet, WiFi, free US long distance calling, cable TV, Smart TV with 10 MEG download capability, and more.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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