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

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Lakeside facing lake
Picnic Table, Charcoal Grill, & Outdoor Fire Pit for Nighttime
Side View of Cabin
Dining Area Co-located with Kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 677.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Orange Springs, FL
  • Place, Rodman Reservoir
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Orange Springs Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Putnam Lakes Preserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪64 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

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

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great adventure place for kids
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Events

No events allowed
Special events would need to be cleared by owner
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Pets

Pets allowed
Yes, but guests should manage their pets
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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 Wild Waters Theme Park and The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Orange Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Rodman Reservoir - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Orange Springs Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Putnam Lakes Preserve - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Orange Creek Restoration Area - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Silver Springs State Park - 31 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Orange Springs Restaurant And Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hog Valley Civic Center - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Pig Pen Saloon - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Ivie's Country Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hog Valley saloon - ‬37 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront Cottage Near Forest & Cities with canoes, grill, and more!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 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

Beautiful lake for all activities: boating, fishing, swimming, etc.
Rural, yet elegant home with great furnishings.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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