Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!
Absolutely stunning lakefront home (one of my 3 available to you) sits on 300 feet of shoreline on Miles Kale Lake in northeast Marion County (between Ocala, Gainesville, & Palatka) near Orange Springs, FL. Incredible renovations were recently completed including a fantastic addition. The Great Room of the house, built in 1949, sports beautiful tongue and groove wood paneling and a beamed ceiling. The new addition includes a convenient large gourmet, dine-in kitchen, a spacious laundry/pantry, a new full bath, and a fabulous screened porch overlooking the lake. Large Pella picture windows allow viewing the lake while cooking, dining, and relaxing. This tranquil lake retreat is minutes from the Ocala National Forest, numerous springs, the Ocklawaha River, and the charming towns of McIntosh and Micanopy. The dock is great for fishing and the lake for swimming. Miles Kale Lake is about 40 acres. Check out my other homeaway lake places -- listings 117133 and 910353.
Activities & Attractions: Tranquility, views, relaxation; swimming, fishing, boating -- sandy bottom, spring-fed lake; snorkeling in the springs; using nearby rivers (Oklawaha, St. John's); Silver Springs Amusement Center; University of Florida & Central Florida Community College; Ocala Horse Farms; McIntosh 1890's Days; Micanopy artist town; easy drive to either coast (Daytona or Cedar Key); Disney - 2 hours.
The house has new, outstanding mattresses in the bedrooms: a Supplepedic Memory Foam mattress, and a new Serta Pillow-top comfort mattress. The trundle bed in the sleeping alcove makes two twin beds and has two new single regular mattresses. To accommodate a seventh person, there is a twin mattress under the queen bed in the master BR. It can be moved to the living room.
Other Lake Options: I have two other lake cottages. One is next door on its own acre. It is homeaway listing/Property ID 117133. This allows guests the option of having large groups or reunions close by to enjoy being with one another. I have rented both cottages for this type of gathering many times. Then, on the next lake over, big Island Lake, I have another fabulous home in the woods: homeaway listing/property ID 910353. It is a fantastic 2BR/2BA large redwood cottage with the option of a guest house on the same property. This retreat sleeps up to 9 comfortably. It too has a dock and boat house.
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 12:30 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Discuss with Owner
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors & on screened porch; not inside
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Discuss with 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$342, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!?
Checkout is at 12:30 PM.
Where is Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Orange Springs Park and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Rodman Reservoir. Clear Lake and Lake Lucy are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I have used VRBO frequently for the last five years. The Ft McCoy propertylacked the basic necessities: toilet paper, paper towels, kitchen supplies ,and coffee. The salt and pepper shakers were nasty as well as frying pans. Very disappointing. The property was clean.
Ben D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2026
Unfortunately the guest went to the wrong property. Instructions were clear on which cottage they were to go to. Plus, welcome instructions make it clear that because the price is so excellent that personal products are their responsibility to bring.
We strive for excellence.
Great place. We really enjoyed how quiet it was and the privacy. Great view, great lawn and fenced yard for our dog was fantastic. We highly recommend this property.
Annual stay for me and my family, great friendly neighborhood and very clean / neat property. Always a pleasure to stay
Mariano R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2022
Thank you Mariano. I love it when guests like you return. Please come again!
Best regards
Ed
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Oscar S.
20 July 2017
We highly recommend this place!
We have stayed at the green and red house and had an awesome experience. We loved every single thing from these two places. If you want to have a really good time this is the place to stay. We are looking foorward to go back pretty soon!
Oscar S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Much thanks for the kind words. That is our objective!!
Come back soon!
Love this location on a lake in the forest. It's so quiet and relaxing. The screen porch is lovely, and the kitchen is fantastic to cook in. We spent 2 months here, and we didn't want to leave, lol.
The cottage was great and appreciated that it was clean! The space worked perfect for our family of three - and the dog loved it too.
Thanks for being a great host.
We loved this lake house and will definitely be back! Our dogs enjoyed the run of the lake and yard. Our kids loved swimming in the lake. The canoes were nice to use and the house was clean and had everything we needed! Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot with us!
Crystal L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you for your kind words. The lake is a special place. Please come again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tim F.
29 August 2017
Great updated property in a quiet setting.
The house was a pleasant surprise. Nicely updated on the inside. Had access to a canoe which was great. The biggest thing for us was dog friendly. Very nice relaxing weekend which was exactly what we were looking for!
Tim F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks for the kind words and for being guests. Come and visit again!
My family and in-laws gathered for a three day weekend for my daughter's sixth birthday and the place was great! Very clean, lots of space, and the canoe/outside area was very nice to have. Definitely going to try and book this location again in the future!
Nic W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We love sharing this lakefront spot with others. Come again and best wishes.
Ed
This cottage is comfortable and beautiful! Whoever designed its renovation took care to keep the charming feel of the original bones. The pond was so peaceful. We truly fell in love with the property and it was hard to leave to head home.
The property was clean and comfortable. We were in the area to attend an wedding. It would have be nice if we could had a few more days to enjoy the property and do a little fishing. Great little place to go and do a little relaxing.
We loved this lake house and will definitely be back! Our dog enjoyed the run of the lake and yard. The house was clean and had everything we needed! Only one of the canoes could be use the other was damaged.
Tonia F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Edward Wynne
A native Floridian, this lake property was owned by my grandparents and my parents. The lake was one of our favorite vacation homes where we spent time as a family and enjoyed being with our cousins who owned the cottage next door. The ten of us kids had a blast and were always challenging one another on water skis, swimming, and many other activities.
Why they chose this property
It has been in the family for over 60 years. The cottage was extensively renovated and upgraded recently. It is rural, quiet, and beautiful.
What makes this property unique
Serenity Nature Spectacular views Close to Ocala National Forest, natural springs, and Atlantic beaches
Languages:
English, Spanish
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