Adventure Awaits on Canal Front Lake Kerr in Beautiful Ocala National Forest!

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Entire home

Aerial view of property. A-frame house on right not included

Handicap accessible ramp on front of house

Dock under construction but plenty of space to pull up your boat.

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Salt Springs, FL

Ocala National Forest
‪6 min walk‬
Silver Glen Springs Recreation
‪24 min drive‬
Juniper Springs Recreation Area
‪36 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Murphy Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Bring your boats, backpacks, dirt bikes and ATVs to this recently renovated, handicap accessible home on a canal with access to Lake Kerr. Don't have a boat? Use ours for an additional fee. Can also rent the house next door to accommodate up to 22 guests! Listing # 3371864 Boat launch/rentals available at Salt Springs Marina with access to Lake George and St. Johns River for world class bass fishing if you prefer. Tons of ATV and dirt bike trails abound. Property is 1 mile from forest ATV trailhead. Florida Scenic hiking trail within 1 mile. Handicap accessible home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with spacious living room with smart TV. Fully equipped kitchen for cooking for the whole gang! Ample dining room seating. Beautiful deck with propane grill and water and forest views! Come and meet Marley and Olivia (Ollie), my potbellied pigs! Sit around the fire pit, roast marshmallows and view the beautiful night stars! 3 complimentary Kayaks available for use. Volleyball/badminton net in backyard as well as fishing rods and tackle. Dock is available to use for easy access to lake. Boat launch for Lake Kerr 1 mile away. Lake Kerr is great for fishing, boating and swimming! Salt Springs is 10 min away with restaurants, bars, marina, parks, fishing bait and supplies as well as sporting goods for boating and hunting. 30 min from Silver Springs State Park. House is non-smoking but may responsibly smoke outside. Please note that the 4th bedroom has a cabinet murphy bed and the space is shared with the dining area

QUIET TIME 10PM TO 7AM, STRICTLY ENFORCED. MUSIC MUST BE KEPT AT REASONABLE LEVEL.

NO ATV RIDING IN NEIGHBORHOOD EXCEPT TO AND FROM THE ATV TRAILS.

NO FIREARM USE ON PROPERTY.

Responsible smoking outside of home.

Pets must stay in yard or on a leash. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pets and disposing of properly.

No speeding on community roads.

Property manager

Kathy Werner and Ed Wielgus

Premier Host

Languages

English, Polish

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)

Larger dogs considered. Other pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

QUIET TIME 10PM TO 7AM, STRICTLY ENFORCED. MUSIC MUST BE KEPT AT REASONABLE LEVEL

NO ATV USE ON NEIGHBORHOOD ROADS EXCEPT TO AND FROM ATV TRAILS.

NO FIREARM USE ON PROPERTY

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Fort McCoy

Located in Fort McCoy, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ocala National Forest and Rodman Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lake Broward Park and Wild Waters Theme Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Salt Springs, FL

What's nearby

Ocala National Forest - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 24 min drive - 26.9 km
Juniper Springs Recreation Area - 36 min drive - 31.5 km
Silver Springs State Park - 37 min drive - 36.8 km
Ocala Downtown Square - 47 min drive - 47.0 km

Restaurants

‪Cactus Jacks - ‬13 min drive
‪Salt Springs Pizza - ‬11 min drive
‪Square Meal - ‬11 min drive
‪Bass Champions Restaurant & Lodge - ‬13 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adventure Awaits on Canal Front Lake Kerr in Beautiful Ocala National Forest! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Adventure Awaits on Canal Front Lake Kerr in Beautiful Ocala National Forest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adventure Awaits on Canal Front Lake Kerr in Beautiful Ocala National Forest!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adventure Awaits on Canal Front Lake Kerr in Beautiful Ocala National Forest! located?

This family-friendly Fort McCoy holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ocala National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rodman Reservoir and Hog Island. Lake George is 11 mi (17.8 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

keli a.

6 Sept 2024

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

Labor Day on Lake Kerr

A perfect little place to hang out, sleep and relax in between our days playing on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

17 Nov 2024

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

Amazing Stay!!

Kathy was super accommodating for our stay. Her place is perfect. Very peaceful with everything you need. We enjoyed the fire pit, plentiful firewood, deck, scenery, kayaks, and played some volleyball. The house is spacious and the beds are comfy. We just left and can’t wait to get back and stay here again! Please book. I searched for a long time and am so happy I found and booked this stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

3 Feb 2023

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

Awesome time

Great home, location an host. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

13 Feb 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

I came out with friends and family and throughly enjoyed our stay! It was exactly what we were looking for. The location was perfect, neighbors are very welcoming and I cant say enough good things about it. If I’m ever back I won’t hesitate to book here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

27 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving

We had a great time! Everything we needed was there. If we needed something we just asked. Great place!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca l.

17 June 2024

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

Wakesurf weekend

My friends and I came to lake Kerr for a wakesurf weekend and had a blast! Kathy was great let us check in early so we could drop our dogs off at the house and hit the water for some surfing!! This house had pretty much anything you could think of. Fire pit, ice if you needed, pontoon boat to rent fishing gear. We all enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destiny B.

29 May 2023

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

Salt Springs Memorial Weekend trip

This was probably the best place we have stayed at down there! The house was basically perfect! We wish the back deck would have outside entrance but that's the only thing we can complain about. The kids loved seeing the pigs, playing volleyball and laying in the hammock! The owner Kathy was very nice! We will definitely be staying there when we come back again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kurt K.

30 June 2024

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

Beautiful and Peaceful Property with Some Boating Challenges

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. It was incredibly quiet and peaceful, with the highlight being an early morning sighting of an owl in flight. The only minor hiccup was that the lake was a bit too shallow for our boat, which meant we couldn't take it out as planned. Unfortunately, it was too late to rent one from another location. Despite this, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and appreciated the serene environment.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

1 Apr 2024

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

Great Springbreak from our busy lives

Our two families were looking for some adventures and relaxation from our busy lives. This was a great place to do it. Kathy was a great hostess! We rented the pontoon boat on property for a couple days for our relaxation, and then we did ATV trails (brought our own ATVs) and zip lining for our adventure. We grilled on the deck, made s’mores and used the fire pit a couple of nights. The older kids loved the kayaks and playing volley ball at the house. So much to do on property and nearby. We had a great time! Thank you so much Kathy-it was definitely needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

22 Mar 2024

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

Spring Break Get Away

We stayed for summer break 2024. This gem was the perfect house for our gang. We brought our side by sides and rode in the early morning straight from the property and rented the host pontoon in the afternoon. Great mix of entertainment for our kids that ranged from 8-19 years old. The house was clean and comfortable and met all our needs. The kitchen was recently redone. Plenty of dishes, pot and pans and silverware for a large group. The weber grill on the patio was great for quick lunches. We loved our stay and hopefully be back again. Thanks Kathy (host) for the wonderful time.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen E.

13 July 2022

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

The best getaway !

This property is amazing . The photos don’t do it justice at all . The owners are super awesome! House is cozy and adorable and had everything we needed in the house and more! It was very well equipped! They even have a mini beach that you can go to by their boat which is amazing ! The ATV was super fun to ride! Best vacation ever ,we had a blast ! Thanks Kathy and Ed!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

26 Mar 2022

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

Family reunion

We were able to cook out, and most importantly we all sat at the table together. Kitchen is equipped to cook for the whole gang! We enjoyed kayaking and fishing. Wifi and smart TV allowed for a modern day sharing of pics. Memories of many smiles and much laughter made here. Enjoyed it very much!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Rodolfo R.

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

It was not what I expected to surprise my family

It's honestly not what I expected. -Outside is dirty and looking bad. You don't have a good view of what looks like a lake in the photos. It has 2 bedrooms for 2 couples with privacy, it has another bedroom with twins beds for children and two sofa beds in the living room and dining room ... My son and his wife left because there was no private bedroom for them Definitely not going back there. I must say that the owners live next door but they are very friendly. The owners of the house is the only I liked.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

17 June 2021

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Everything listed online was accurate and the home is beautiful. I would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

maris c.

8 June 2021

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

Awesome stay

We had a great time. This was by far the nicest and most relaxed stay we have had, anywhere

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Dorothy R.

23 May 2021

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

Great time with friends

The hosts were amazing. The location is great, on the canal. We rented their pontoon boat for a little additional fee and enjoyed a great day on the lake. Huge fire pit, big back deck. Neighbors are not big on any noise after 10. Voices carry out in the forest. Marley the pot belly pig was a great addition.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

15 Apr 2021

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

This was perfect for three couples!

Ed was so helpful. Answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Marley the pig was a pleasant bonus :)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

7 Apr 2021

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

Cabin Review

Had a great weekend staying here for the Easter weekend. Kathy and Ed were very helpful friendly and accomodating to us as we had a late checkin. We enjoyed staying here with our friends. Kathy was very helpful in giving us tips about the area, where to hike in the area and Ed helped us out with the pontoon boat at Salt Springs Run. We Loved the deck and big firepit out front with copious amounts of wood available. Would recommend to stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

22 Mar 2021

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

Amazing family memories

We booked this and the communication with homeowners was great and easy. The pictures and description are accurate. When we arrived we loved it! The house, the area, the outdoor was exactly what we wanted! The owner was always available and very friendly provided suggestions and help us to have the best experience. I will recommend this for families the kids loved Marlie the pig, played with the wood, they had the opportunity to go fishing and used the ATV! Doing the s’mores at the fire pit was a highlight!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Werner and Ed Wielgus

I'm a traveling healthcare professional from OH. I traveled to this area for work and fell in love with forest life! I loved it so much I decided to make this my home! I can't be happier to share this area with others to explore.

Why they chose this property

The house comfortably accommodates big/multi families and is handicap accessible. There are plenty of outdoor activities to stay busy or you can just sit on the deck or around the fire and watch the stars! We live nearby so we are available for any help/questions/concerns you may have or we can give you as much privacy as you would like.

What makes this property unique

My neighbors say that living in this area is like "old Florida", the way it used to be before the big tourism boom. The people are tremendous and the area is quiet and laid back. Your get all the benefits of the lake with the bonus of the beauty of the forest without the beach crowds..

Languages:

English, Polish

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property