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9.4

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Explore the area

Oviedo, FL

Black Hammock Wilderness Area9 min drive
University of Central Florida13 min drive
Seminole County Sports Complex16 min drive
Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)31 min drive

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Q: Is 5-Bedroom 4-Bath with Addtl Upstairs Loft Bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Q: Where is 5-Bedroom 4-Bath with Addtl Upstairs Loft Bedroom located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Jesup and within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Overlook Park. Barr Street Trailhead and Trotwood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

6/10 Okay

It's another rental home. We had our family there. This place is worn down. We could not get in until the exact minute w...

Maria L.

Mar 16, 2024

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

5-Bedroom 4-Bath with Addtl Upstairs Loft Bedroom

Great for large families! Spacious, quiet 5 bedroom 4 bathroom 2-story villa with an upstairs loft in Oviedo, Florida, available 365 days a year. Close to Black Hammock Airboat Rides and Adventures near beautiful Lake Jesup. Has enough room to comfortably sleep 12 people, bring the whole family! 3000 square feet on 5 acres for an enjoyable stay with enough space for all. Is dog-friendly for approved dogs with pet fee. Need more space? Rent the additional cottage on-site (2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Gator Cottage) !

Home includes free wifi and a smart tv for watching all of your favorite series on Netflix, Hulu, and more! Gator Palace is fully furnished including sheets, blankets, pillows, towels for use in the house, and toilet paper. This home features all the necessary appliances including a washer and dryer for guests to do laundry. As an added bonus, when you stay in this home you will receive 20% off your airboat ride, 10% off restaurant dining, and 2-4-1 margaritas in the Lazy Gator Bar at Black Hammock.
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Boat Slip available for 20$/day only !
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Nearby:
Black Hammock <1 mile
Sanford airport 20 minutes
Orlando airport 30 minutes
New Symrna Beach 55 minutes
Cocoa Beach 1 hour
Disney World 40 minutes
Sea World 40 minutes
Universal Studios 40 minutes

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Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
$50 Early Check-In or Late Check-Out if available
Parking included for up to 4 vehicles. Additional vehicles subject to fee.
Trailer parking additional
All accommodations are non-smoking
Credit cards accepted
Accessible 24/7
Please note that there is a $200 taxable cleaning fee.
Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis, please reach out to the Property Manager for approval. If approved, pets are subject to an additional fee.
A $1500 security deposit or damage protection insurance is required

A license plate number is required for all guests vehicles staying at the home during the reservation. Parking is included for up to 4 vehicles. Additional vehicles, trailers, and RVs subject to extra fee.

Check out our other rentals in the same area!:
Gator Mansion - 6bd/5bth Sleeps 12 - HA-7262694
Gator Nest - 3bd/2bth Sleeps 6 - HA-4105885
Gator Den - 3bd/2bth Sleeps 6 - HA-3905540
Gator Cottage - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-4672288
Gator Cove - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-7390575
Gator Lodge - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-4721513
Gator Hole - 2bd/1.5bth Sleeps 4 - HA-7652354
Gator Manor - 6bd/6bth Sleeps 12 - HA-2951368

Property manager

Christina

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

No cats. Must pay a pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No cats. No dogs over 50 lbs. Please check with owner before bringing any pets on the 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oviedo

Located in Oviedo, this villa is in a rural area. Sanford Museum and Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Congo River Golf - East Orlando. Firkin and Kegler Family Entertainment Center and Fort Mellon Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oviedo, FL

What's nearby

Lake Jesup - 1 min walk
Black Hammock Wilderness Area - 9 min drive
Oviedo Medical Center - 9 min drive
University of Central Florida - 13 min drive
Seminole County Sports Complex - 16 min drive

Getting around

Sanford Station - 18 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ford’s Garage - ‬8 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Habaneros Mexican Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-Bedroom 4-Bath with Addtl Upstairs Loft Bedroom pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 5-Bedroom 4-Bath with Addtl Upstairs Loft Bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-Bedroom 4-Bath with Addtl Upstairs Loft Bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5-Bedroom 4-Bath with Addtl Upstairs Loft Bedroom located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Jesup and within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Overlook Park. Barr Street Trailhead and Trotwood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Maria L.

16 Mar 2024

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

Needs TLC

It's another rental home. We had our family there. This place is worn down. We could not get in until the exact minute which was wrong because one of the AC units was off. When we got in the side of the house AC was indeed off. We kicked it on. The other side was warm. Then it started. The fridge did not work for water or ice. Really? In Florida? The towels smelled musty. The main bath had broken towel hangers. The faucet handle was loose. Overall, just the worn down feeling. We were not impressed. We all live in south Florida so are all accustomed to AC issues. But to have it off is simply wrong.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

5 Feb 2024

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

Game Day

It was a wonderful place for old college buddies to gather from around the country to support their team vs UCF!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney B.

4 Dec 2023

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

Just what we needed

Rented for my wedding party since we’re from out of town. It was just what we needed. Nice house, no traffic noises, good amount of rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamie L.

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Overbearing Property Management

Great house, overbearing property management group. Property management showed up to the property 5 times during our quick 2 night stay to harass me and my guests about cars parked in the driveway (which was private mind you). Imagine not leaving the property until 2 cars (both of which weren’t interfering with literally anything) until these cars were moved? On a private driveway.. Nickel and Dime- Wouldn’t let me check in an hour or two early, was trying to charge me even though the house was ready and unoccupied. Originally said if the house was ready, they would allow us early access. Then, replying to my inquiry to check in early, they reverted back to an extra $50 charge. Also tried threatening to charge me for the “extra cars” aka my friends vehicles whom weren’t staying at the property that met us for the event we attended. Hosts claimed we were throwing a party, in reality the 6 guests played board games and drinking games to ourselves. Imagine feeling like you were being watched at your own vrbo? That’s what it constantly felt like receiving this barrage of texts and random visits over the 48 hour duration of our stay. Would not recommend if you want a relaxing and joyous experience with friends or family. At one point we even had a person walk straight into our property without being invited (we think this was a neighbor or someone from the property management group). That might catch a lot of guests off guard.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jared s.

14 Sept 2023

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

Gator paradise

We stayed at the gator palace and used our gator tags to hunt. Right by the ramp we went out and got two good size gators. House was great, host was great, very relaxing time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gator Palace

The property was nice overall, however, the listing said it sleeps 12 people and when I contacted the owner to make sure that there was enough utensils, pots, pans, dished, cups, etc. they assured me that there was enough for the amount of people that the property could sleep. This in fact was not true. There was a total of 10 people 5 of which were actually staying at the house but there was not enough seating for dinner, not enough forks, not enough cups, not enough coffee mugs, etc. for all of us when we had our meals. We also could not have the multiple small appliances going at the same time without blowing a fuse. That was very inconvenient when cooking for 10 people.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Jacksonville, Florida

7 May 2023

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

Graduation Central

We had family in town to celebrate our daughter’s Doctorate graduations. This house was a fantastic place for us all to gather. The spacious house and nice layout was perfect. We had multiple elderly relatives with us so the bedrooms all being in the first floor was perfect for us! It was conveniently located near the restaurant and the air boat rides…we took advantage of both.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

April D.

15 Mar 2023

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

Gator Palace Paradise

This gem was portrayed very accurately in the listing. The house was very spacious and clean. Our two grandsons loved sleeping in the loft away from the adults. The area was very quiet and peaceful with grocery store and shopping close by. We were there in March and my only concern was lowest temp for AC was 74, might be a bit warm in the summer, but ceiling fans in every room was very helpful. This home would comfortably sleep 12 people, loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K., Chico, CA

31 Jan 2023

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

Great place to stay

Gator Palace was comfortable and provided a great combination of space for shared family time and privacy for adults traveling together. More towels and more cups/ glasses would be appreciated.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

27 Nov 2022

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

Perfect for large groups

We had a family gathering at this location to meet with family that lives in Oviedo. The location was perfect, had great scenery out the windows and was comfortable. There was enough room for everyone to find a space to relax if needed as well as gather together at the large dining table. We had a great experience. I only wish we were there long enough to try out the other amenities offered by Black Hammock.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K., Panama City, Florida

21 Nov 2022

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

Daughter wedding

Great property. Large house. Loft pullout was broken and not able to be used. Bedrooms and bathrooms were nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virline J.

18 July 2022

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

A pleasant and quiet getaway

This was a quiet, pleasant and comfortable atmosphere that met our specific needs. I loved it and would stay there again, I also would recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Hilton Head Island, USA

11 Apr 2022

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

Great stay at Gator Palace

We had a good stay at the Gator Palace. As others have said, make sure to to check sunsets at the Lazy Gator Bar. We ate at the Black Hammock Restaurant, and Anna's Polish Restaurant in Winter Park. The Black Hammock was good, but Anna's was excellent!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Lithia, FL

10 Mar 2022

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

Paradise Retreat

Spacious house with plenty of room to visit with family in a home setting. It was nice having a big place for everyone to stay together while in town for my son's wedding. I appreciated having all the bedrooms on the first floor, several of which had their own bathroom. Having the Black Hammock Restaurant within walking distance was a treat! The children loved seeing the birds and alligators! The food was delicious too. Thank you for providing a great place to stay in Orlando

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Pam V.

9 Feb 2022

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

Great for families

In town for a family wedding and it was great that a bunch of us could stay together! This was a great space for that. Owner was very responsive when we had to ask for bedding for the sleeper sofa instead of it being there on arrival. A little minimalistic on things like trash bags (only 1extra provided, for example). Also, a shelf of some sort in the master bath shower would be helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Heather F.

14 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Had a great stay- some issues were only providing 2 towels and 2 hand towels (no wash cloths) in each bathroom and the whole house really needs repainting. Close proximity to the Black Hammock Resturant.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M., Raleigh

5 Jan 2022

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

Great experience as always..

Our annual trip was great as expected. See you in 2022.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

7 Nov 2021

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

Softball stay

Very nice property only issue was only 1 wash cloth per bathroom no big deal went to the store an bought more

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Teresa M.

9 Aug 2021

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

Good stay

We had a nice time on our stay. It’s nice having the black hammock restaurant and bar within walking distance. The house is nice as all bedrooms are downstairs. The house could use some paint update and a deep cleaning but we were very happy with our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tony T.

28 July 2021

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

as advertised

being close to the gators was fun, could hear the airboats some, but at night it was very quiet, bring all your own supplies, a little odd not being able to lower the air conditioner temperature below 73 at night

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S.

16 July 2021

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

Great house for a big family. great location

A++++

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

McKenzie B.

4 June 2021

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

Comfortable and Spacious

The gator palace was comfortable and spacious. The property manager was very responsive and kind. The surrounding atmosphere was amazing! The only reason this was not a 5 is due to the lack of linens.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., Orlando

17 Nov 2020

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

Family gathering

This property is beautiful. Great location, very comfortable feeling.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

marianne n.

1 Oct 2020

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

Everything went well

good

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

30 Dec 2019

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

Great Stay

Booked Palace and Cottage for sons Graduation from UCF. Really enjoyed the property. Allowed us to stay under one roof. Entertainment space was great too!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Christina

Joel Martin was born in Paris, France. His family moved to Africa when he was young, and there he grew up surrounded by the magnificent wildlife. He spent a lot of his youth out in the jungles hunting snakes, alligators and other creatures. His survival skills were honed by his many African and Malgache friends.
He returned to France to do his tour of duty. He chose to be in the Navy which had their base at Toulon, in the beautiful south of France. After his tour of duty was over, he settled in Corsica, where he opened a restaurant and nightclub. He also had a small ranch where he could ride his horses.
After 12 years spent in Corsica, he decided to open a franchise of mini supermarkets in several ski resorts in the French Alps.
The lure of the French Riviera drew Joel and family. There he went to open a real estate company. But all plans changed in 1995, when he won a green card and was allowed to emigrate to America. Without hesitation, he packed up the family and moved to the States. Joel chose Florida as he enjoys the heat and humidity, so reminiscent of his youth.

His choice of lifestyle led him to the Oviedo area where he could live in the country and keep his horse. On a morning walk one day he discovered that not 5 minutes away is the Black Hammock Restaurant, on lovely Lake Jesup, with it’s mangroves and alligators. Now he knows he is in paradise! He is at home just as he was in Africa.
Joel obtained his American Citizenship, fully living out his AMERICAN DREAM!
To further improve Black Hammock Adventures' air boat business Joel obtained his Master Airboat License. He, as well as all of Black Hammock's airboat pilots, have their Master Airboat Captain License.

Why they chose this property

This home is just minutes away from shopping , restaurants, and entertainment yet hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, tucked into nature. This house was custom built for vacation rental guests. It's floor plan is spread out to make sure all guests have their own space while staying in the house.

What makes this property unique

As an added bonus, when you stay in this home you will receive 20% off your airboat ride, 10% off restaurant dining, and 2-4-1 margaritas in the bar at Black Hammock.