Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!

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Picnic Table, Charcoal Grill, & Outdoor Fire Pit for Nighttime

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 677 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Orange Springs, FL

Orange Springs Park10 min drive
University of Florida53 min drive
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)53 min drive
Silver Glen Springs Recreation54 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Double Futon, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Totally charming and well-maintained, this cozy cottage is in a wonderful lakefront setting with 300 feet of shoreline outside your door. With a substantial dock, clean beach, and a concrete boat ramp, you can enjoy this spring-fed natural lake.

The cottage's interior boasts hand-finished tongue and groove pine paneling, and every room has a view of Miles Kale Lake!! A breezy screened porch overlooks this special place as well. This sand-bottom lake is clean and wonderful for fishing, swimming, and boating. Our whole family learned to ski here.

Exactly half-way between Ocala and Gainesville, you can be in either city or Palatka in 30 minutes for dining, shopping, entertainment, cultural events, or health care. Or, drive 55 minutes to Daytona Beach, or less than 2 hours to Disney attractions. This serene setting is for those who like to be close to nature with the advantages of cities nearby.

Great summertime place for the family - you commute to Gainesville or Ocala or P

Fantastic winter haven from the frigid north!! Wonderful Central Florida retreat for retired couples or family who are sick of go-go attractions.

Centrally located: this wonderful lake home is centrally located between Ocala, Gainesville, and Palatka, Florida. it is one mile from the intersection of Marion County Roads 318 and 315.

OTHER OPTIONS: I have two other homeawayc.om lakefront properties: Listing/property ID 127321 on the acre next door and Listing/property ID 910353 on the next lake over. Both of these listings are larger homes with many fine amenities as well. All 3 are close in case you wish to have a large group or family reunion.

Property manager

Edward Wynne

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great adventure place for kids

Events

No events allowed

Special events would need to be cleared by owner

Pets

Pets allowed

Yes, but guests should manage their pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Yes, on screened porch and outdoor seating

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

Note from host: Special events would need to be cleared by owner

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 cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Micanopy Historical Society Museum and Ocala Civic Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Orange Shop and Wild Waters Theme Park. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Orange Springs, FL

What's nearby

Orange Springs Park - 10 min drive
Silver Springs State Park - 35 min drive
World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 51 min drive
University of Florida - 53 min drive
Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 54 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pig Pen Saloon - ‬37 min drive
‪Ivie's Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Orange Springs Restaurant & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Ivie's Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Orange Springs Park and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from The Orange Shop. Royal Manor Winery and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Viki

9 June 2024

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The cabin was very comfortable and quaint and very clean. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery K.

31 Mar 2024

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

Peaceful beautiful place to stays and relax.

Wonderful experience. Excellent place to stay while in the area. Even took a quick canoe trip on the crystal clear lake that was provided by the host.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael G.

26 Mar 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little lakeside property with canoe

My family and I had a nice weekend staying at the lakeside property. We made use of the property’s canoe, fire pit and grill while there.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

20 Feb 2024

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

Family get away

Everyone had a good time & we never even left the property! We made great family memories, can't wait to go back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssea L.

20 Nov 2023

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

Wedding

We rented both homes as a small wedding venue. The online photos do not do this property justice. Absolutely beautiful, the 2 cabins were great for a bride’s cabin and a groom’s cabin. Both cabins were very clean and well stocked. Will be delighted to rent again for a family getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damir T.

28 July 2023

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

Peaceful Lake Getaway

This was my fourth stay at Ed's property. The setting and surroundings are beautiful and the property is always clean and well-maintained. Ed is a great, communicative host. I'll be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Clarksville

22 Apr 2023

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

Your own personal nature preserve

I almost don’t want to review this property because I love it so much. It’s so peaceful and QUIET out there. The water is clear, my husband loves it, the grands love it, & my dog loves it. The house is clean, the yard is kept. The only negative is the beds are hard and the living room furniture is not the same as pictured and isn’t very comfortable, but we’re outside the majority of the time anyway. We’ve already booked another week.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

14 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful area, quiet and great spot to relax with our dogs.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

8 Feb 2023

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

Jan 23

Nice quite place to stay and enjoy nature, we observed turtles, bald eagles, red backed hawks and something I never saw before sandhill cranes.

Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Annalu R.

13 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We have stayed here before and were very satisfied the first time hence we decided to come back. Unfortunately in one year things have changed: there was no toilet paper, no dish detergent or sponge, unclean areas on the edge of walls and under furnitures, but the most inconvenient was the lack of wifi. Although the listing says that wifi is available that is false. The wifi belongs to the house next to it (which is in the same property) and the connection was very poor to none. Considering that this area is known for poor cell phone coverage, we heavily depended on wifi for communication. Had we known about it, we would not have come. It was a huge inconvenience for us specially because we were restrained from using any of our devices (including computer work matters) unless we physically walked outside the cabin to be closer to the other house.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S., Orlando, Florida

7 Dec 2022

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

Lovely Getaway on Small Lake

This is our second time at this cottage. It is comfortable and picturesque. We enjoy it as a base for hiking and kayaking in the forest. Be aware that there is another rental property on the same plot and if it is occupied, it is rather close quarters.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

7 Nov 2022

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

Nice Getaway

As advertised - a nice relaxing break in a well-maintained, cozy cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Di S.

18 Oct 2022

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

Secret gem of a location

The pictures of the lake do not capture the magical and serene feeling of being at this cabin. So very romantic and quiet, surrounded by natural beauty. Had a little issue with the new internet box being installed right before we arrived but the host was easy to get in touch with. We will definitely be booking this again in the near future!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful and relaxing property with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S.

9 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful cottage and lake!

Loved it, my kids are asking when we are going back. Owner and property manager are very responsive! Great experience all around!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., usa

28 July 2022

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

Family Vacation

The two homes were very nice and the lake was enjoyable. The grandkids enjoyed swimming, boating & fishing while the adults could sit back and enjoy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

10 July 2022

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

Great Family Fun

Perfect property for a couple families to enjoy the lake, we had a great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sierra O.

15 June 2022

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

Peace and quiet! Beautiful cabin!

It's a great place! The cabin has everything, so many windows, so much peace and quiet. We didn't want to leave! Hopefully we can make it a yearly trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline R.

30 May 2022

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

A disconnect away!

Charming Brown Cabin beautiful view of the lake, serenity at its best. Time to unwind from all of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. My finance caught his biggest fish yet at this lake. Build a fire at the pit and roast some marshmallows, grill and relax. Such a wonderful weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrei Z.

22 May 2022

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

Nice place

Nice place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vito L.

12 Apr 2022

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

quiet

sumple

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

dennis w.

27 Mar 2022

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

Our yearly family manly man camp out

An absolute pleasure. Facilities were spotless, well appointed and comfortable. Check in was a breeze and the owners willingness to communicate and attention to details was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

22 Mar 2022

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

Wonderful!!!

Our stay was amazing! I would suggest getting groceries on the way in, there is a small grocery a few miles away but not much selection and they’re very expensive.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

22 Mar 2022

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

Stay

Short stay...but great little place!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

15 Mar 2022

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

Cabin was perfect for family of 4.

We had an amazing time. The lake was beautiful. We caught fish off the dock. We swam in the lake. If you are looking for peace and quiet and to escape the hustle of life this is the place!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

13 Mar 2022

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

Classic Old Florida

We thoroughly enjoyed a restful week at this comfortable, well-appointed cabin. With a view of a lovely lake, lots of Spanish moss hanging from the live oaks, and sweet decorations throughout the cabin, this was the perfect place for a change of pace. Great fishing, an excellent screened porch to enjoy the view, and a quiet setting. This was a win!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Edward Wynne

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.