Lakeside Retreat at Lake Weir

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Ocklawaha, FL

Lake Weir1 min walk
Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area5 min drive
Spanish Springs Town Square16 min drive
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)34 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

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Come and enjoy the lake life! Just far enough in the country to get real peace and quiet and enjoy the stars at night. Close enough to restaurants to enjoy a night out. Nearby Ocala National Forest and several natural springs offer a variety of outdoor adventures. If you enjoy mountain biking or horseback riding, there are amazing places to do both! If you like to fish you are also in luck, an eight pound large mouth bass was recently hauled in right off our dock!

This amazing lake front property has room for the whole family. Measuring at over 4000 square feet of interior space and more than 900 square feet of screened porch, everyone will be able to spread out and relax. In addition each guest room has access to its own bathroom allowing each set of guests to retreat into their own private space when the time comes to recharge for the next adventure. The boat house over the water is another enormous space where you might just spend all your time. Peaceful and breezy with seating for 20 including hanging chairs and a hammock. Bring your boat and anchor right off the sandy beach. Over 140 feet of sandy beach lakefront so you can enjoy many different types of water and sandy activities! Enjoy a beach bonfire in the fire pit and roast some s'mores! At meal time you will find yourself gathering in the gigantic gourmet kitchen and making memories together or possibly making all your meals outside on the Weber grill and Blackstone griddle.

When you need to recharge, each bedroom has its own flat screen television with access to Netflix, Prime Video, and more than 140 cable TV channels and music. All bedding and towels are premium quality to make you feel like you are truly on vacation. We provide body wash, shampoo, and conditioner for your convenience.

We have a full size clothes washer and dryer on site for your use and we provide laundry detergent for your use. You will find toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, and garbage bags. You should be able to show up and find all the basic needs to start your visit. If you have any special questions or requests feel free to contact us after booking and we may be able to arrange it for you.

Property manager

Raymond Zeliadt

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We will request a valid government ID of the person renting and a list of guest names. No unregistered guests.

We have a septic system in use. Do not use flushable wipes or flush anything down the toilets that could interfere with the system.

Parties and events of any sort are not allowed. You will be asked to leave without refund if this rule is violated.

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

About the area

Ocklawaha

This holiday home is located in Ocklawaha. The Orange Blossom Opry and Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakes Of Lady Lake Golf Club and Baseline Golf Course.

Ocklawaha, FL

What's nearby

Lake Weir - 1 min walk
Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area - 5 min drive
Smith Lake - 7 min drive
The Orange Blossom Opry - 9 min drive
Spanish Springs Town Square - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Anchor on Sunset Harbor - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Cristina's Subs & Suds - ‬8 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min drive
‪Stonecrest Country Club - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat at Lake Weir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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?

Situated in Ocklawaha, this holiday home is steps from Lake Weir and within 3 mi (5 km) of Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area and Little Lake Weir. Smith Lake and The Orange Blossom Opry are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

19 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

29 Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

27 Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

5 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

30 May 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

23 May 2023

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

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10/10 Excellent

Lizanne

31 Jan 2023

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!

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

18 Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

chase f.

13 Mar 2022

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Awesome place !

Owners were very nice and easy great location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

28 Feb 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

31 Dec 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

3 Dec 2021

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Thanksgiving getaway

We had an amazing time over Thanksgiving break! Enjoyed cooking in the large well equipped kitchen! Home was very spacious and we enjoyed the outside fire pit and beautiful sunsets!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Drucilla S.

6 Oct 2021

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Enjoyed trip

Beautiful property

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

30 Aug 2021

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Favorite vacation yet!

My family had the best time staying here! The house is beautiful and the lake is amazing! Ray was a great host, the refrigerator/freezer wasn't working right when we arrived and he come over with a mini fridge, new freezer, and countertop ice maker. The bedrooms are very spacious, perfect for our big family! Great location on the lake, and the dock is a great asset. We will most definitely be back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Bob

26 Aug 2021

Amazing relaxing vacation spending time with those you love

We had an opportunity to enjoy this amazing property for 4 days in August. It is unlike anything else in the rental market place. The very large private dock with stereo speakers, ceiling fans and lots of outdoor seating made it the perfect hangout spot right on the water! And the huge screened in porch with its expansive water views was the perfect place to relax with morning coffee, afternoon refreshments or an evening watching the beautiful changing colors of the sky. An amazing relaxing getaway. The photos provided are exactly what you will find when you arrive. Thank you to the friendly helpful owners!

6/10 Okay

Teri B.

7 Aug 2021

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

Nice Place with a Nervous Owner

We met the property owner; Ray is a nice guy, just a nervous first-time rental property owner. The property was lovely and needed some maintenance, but that is not unexpected with property this age, nothing too major, pressure wash, and touch-up painting. Septic system and A/C. The property owner did a courtesy trash pickup on Tuesday, stating the septic was full and to limit usage if possible and then return to the Property on Friday after the lawn care mowed Friday morning to have the system pumped. So we were a little surprised to learn that Ray stayed the night on-site to meet the septic people, and Upon leaving, the system still had not been emptied. IMO septic system can’t keep up - with the rainy weather and 5.5 bathrooms, washer, and dishwasher. We had nine adults and four children (2 in diapers); we did have daily visitors, some local friends and family enjoyed the lake with us Tuesday through Friday, and some family had to stay with relatives nearby. We were disappointed to learn that this location will double in price next year (we booked August 2020 with the previous owners); this might not be the place if you are looking to find a yearly rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marolyn B.

29 July 2021

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Beautiful Vacation

Awesome would be the best way to describe this home and vacation! The home was beautiful and the views were amazing. I would highly recommend this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

2 July 2021

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Beautiful lakefront stay!

My family and I had a great stay at this home on the lake! The kids enjoyed jumping off the dock and kayaking and the adults enjoyed happy hour on the patio with a gorgeous view! We also visited the many springs in Ocala National Forest and would recommend this property to anyone looking to connect with nature!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 June 2021

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Fabulous Lakefront

This is a beautiful property with all the amenities to make your stay enjoyable. Everything was in perfect condition for our stay. What a great time our family shared with an abundance of boating,fishing, skiing, hydro sliding, wakeboarding and tubing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

9 June 2021

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AMAZING!!!!

Our family have been coming to Lake Weir for years, but this was our first year at this house. This place was AMAZING on every level possible!! It was PERFECT size for our large family & met all our expectations and more!! 5⭐️

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Svika E.

1 June 2021

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Awesome property

5 specious bedrooms , very clean house , huge kitchen - just what you need for a great family / friends gateway

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Krysten

18 May 2021

Relaxing and Beautiful Location To Vacation

What a beautiful spot! My family decided to try a last minute trip to get away and relax for a few days. This home was available and looked to be perfect for our group. We were thrilled to find the pictures look just like the home in person. The owners were very kind and willing to make the trip perfect. The home is very open yet cozy and relaxing. We enjoyed the large screened in porch at night along with sunrises and sunsets on the lake. The private beach was a great place to play around in the water with our kids. Our family brought our boat, kayaks, and wave runners due to the home being on a large lake. You can spend the day doing all the water sports. Which we did! The lake also has two restaurants which you can boat to from the house. The house had more conveniences than expected. The kitchen was well stocked, they had baby cribs, highchairs, and lots of board games. We will be visiting again soon!

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10/10 Excellent

Scott

27 Apr 2021

Great overall experience

Great atmosphere beautiful scenery

10/10 Excellent

Flavia P.

13 Apr 2021

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Linda vista! Casa Confortável!

Passamos uma semana muito agradável nesta casa com vista tão relaxante! As crianças, de 6 a 12 anos, se divertiram muito na areia e fazendo fogueira ao entardecer. As acomodações são muito espaçosas. Vale a pena!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

25 Mar 2021

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Beautiful Location For A Relaxing Adventure

What a beautiful location! The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings made for a very livable and cozy setting. The French doors off the living room and bedrooms gave everyone a great view and direct access to the backyard patio and made the inside and outside flow beautifully. We had a large group of people so the variety of “spaces” where you could hang out made this a unique experience! The private beach was a wonderful spot to hang out day or night. It gave the small children a safe place to play in the sand and make s'mores in the evening! Also, the house had more conveniences than I expected. The kitchen was well stocked, they had baby cribs, highchairs, and lots of board games … a great touch for families. I never write reviews, but I wanted to take a moment to do so for this property because we had such a great stay. We will definitely be back, and I highly recommend this house as a vacation rental for anyone looking to have of “relaxing adventure”!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021