Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly
Near Downtown, Historic, and Art District of Ocala. Home and Property Fully Renovated. Conveniently Located Home with Large Fenced Expansive Yard. New Stainless Steel Appliances. Large Washer and Dyer. Fully Equipped with Amenities and Lots of Extras. Silver Springs State Park and Ocala Golf Club Minutes Away. Many Campgrounds, Parks, Springs, and Attractions Nearby. World Equestrian Center and Hitts 13 Mins Away. Walking Distance to Livestock Pavilion Ocala. Shopping/Dining/Entertainment Nearby as Well. Sits on 3/4 Acre Property with Beautiful Garden and Landscaping. Plenty of Privacy. Lots of Room for Parking with a Lavish Fenced in Yard. Smoker and Grill with Utensils. Fire TV in Living Room with Access to Netflix Ultra HD and Prime Video Included. Fast Internet. Master Bedroom Features Comfy Queen Bed, TV with Firestick. Netflix 1080p Ultra HD and Prime Video Included. Guest Bedroom Features Trundle Bed with Rollout Twin and Desk. Large Dressers and Closets. Plenty of Extra Linens, Blankets, Pillows, and Throws. Bathroom Comes Fully Stocked with Essentials. Shower/Tub, Hair Dryer, Iron and Board, Lots of TP, Bath/Beach/Hand/Makeup Towels, Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash, Hairdryer, Iron and Board etc. Comfy Reclining Sofas. Spacious Well Lit Dining Room and Kitchen with Full Sized Piano. Large Marble Top Dining Table Sits up to 6 People. Fully Equipped Kitchen Perfect for Family Dinners. All the Amenities you Need with Lots of Extras Including Coffee Maker, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Large Fridge/Freezer, Oven/Stove, Dishwasher, Toaster, Airfryer, Blender, Rice Cooker, Wine Glasses, Martini Set, New Nonstick Cookware, Plenty of Utensils/Pots/Pans etc. Always Stocked with Coffee, Sugar, Creamer, Plenty of TP and Paper Towels, Trash Bags, Tin Foil etc..New Large Washer and Dryer. Smoker and Grill with Utensils, Ring Alarm System and Ring Doorbell, Expansive Fenced Yard with Beautiful Landscaping, Outdoor Patio Set. Lots of Natural Light. Perfect Space to Relax. Very Serene and Peaceful with Lots of Privacy. You Might Even Spot the Resident Peacock!
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Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way)
Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Property # 1952747vb
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay, PayPal and Cash App
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Ocala
Located in Ocala, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Ocala Downtown Square and Silver Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Reilly Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Discovery Center and Juniper Prairie Wilderness. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Reilly Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Discovery Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Tuscawilla Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
Ocala Downtown Square - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Ocala Station - 3 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Formaggio Pizza and Italian Restaurant - 18 min walk
Big Man’s Cafe - 17 min walk
Snowbirds - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$196, 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.
Is Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Does Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 70 per vehicle applies.
Where is Private Home Central Ocala, Fully Fenced Yard, Remodeled, Piano, Pet Friendly located?
This family-friendly Ocala holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP, Reilly Arts Center and Discovery Center. Juniper Prairie Wilderness and Tuscawilla Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ocala Station is 29 minutes by foot.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cute cottage. Great fenced in yard for my dogs to play in. Went in Feb 2026, when FL had a huge cold snap. The heat pumps made it very comfy. Host was were accommodating, when there were some issues with the heat outside. There is no lake view, that I could see. WiFi was great.
Mary Ellen D.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2026
Thank you so much Mary Ellen. It was such a pleasure to host you 🤗❤️
The House is very nice, needs a little upgrade, especially in the laundry room, but other than that is great home for stay.
Very nice front yard space
Christian R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you Christian. I have taken note of your honest feedback and have added quite a few upgrades to the home and property in general. It was such a pleasure hosting you. Hope to host you again in the future!
Monica was very nice to work with. The house is simply cute. We selected because we have 3 dogs-and they LOVED it! The house is simple, clean, close to attractions (art district, downtown Ocala, Silver Springs) and even has a piano that my musical son enjoyed. We experienced a local resident Peacock while there-apparently comes annually. Very cool!
Tammy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2025
I’m so glad you all enjoyed your stay. You guys were amazing
guests. Thank you, Tammy!
I definetively had a wonderful time in this property, rooms were quite comfortable and property is very clean but also very safe, location is just perfect! I was near of everything I needed to buy and the service was awesome. I will definetively come back there again. Thanks a lot!.
I needed a quick home away from home and this place did the job. If you are looking for something upscale this definitely isn’t what your looking for. I don’t have many complaints about this place it definitely was well accommodated with everything you could need. But this place is a lot smaller than it looks in pictures, as well does not have central air or heat. And definitely a little run down with only bands aids to fix issues. Good location to the live stock pavilion as well as a 13 mins drive to silver springs which is a must see. Monica was an amazing host, there was a lovely welcoming note. And fresh flowers upon arrival. The place was definitely clean as it could get. I would stay here again
Lizzie R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you Lizzie for your honest feedback. I am always looking for ways to improve the quality of stays for my guests. I have added quite a few upgrades since your stay. Like Stainless Steel Appliances and upgrades to the house and property in general. It was such a pleasure hosting you. I hope to host you again someday in the future!
Great Location! Nice back yard! Would do it again in a heart beat
Close to Silver Springs, downtown, Ross and Bealls. Easy access to roads leading to Rainbow Springs, Whispering Oaks Winery and Hiatus Brewing.
Dinner downtown at Harry's (took our dog, sat outside) and La Cuisine (only place our dog didn't go) were excellent and a lot of fun.
The art show on the downtown square was packed. A lot to see.
I cannot emphasize enough how convenient the location was. 10 minutes to downtown. 10 minutes to Silver Springs. Close to Publix for groceries. Almost any other neighborhood would have been loaded with traffic.
The home is quite comfortable with 2 bedrooms. Some nice broken-in couches to relax on.
A short block to walk the dog around. A huge back-yard well-fenced. Rin Tin Tin was one neighbor and a very friendly black dog in the other yard behind the house.
There -is- a washer and (I believe) a dryer, but they are in the shed behind the house, which we never looked into.
The house was very quiet.
We're on a month-long road trip and this was by far the best place for the dog. For people, maybe it could have been fancier, but not by much; I probably wouldn't mention it were it not for some of the other reviews.
We'd stay here again.
John Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay. I appreciate you all being such awesome guests!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jacki L.
5 March 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Unfortunate experience
I originally booked to stay for 6 weeks but checked out after 4 weeks once I found other accommodations. In general the property was dirty, run down and not in a safe location. I cleaned the house when I arrived, the floors left the Swiffer pads brown with dirt. Overall it looked and felt like it wasn't cleaned or maintained very well. When I first arrived we had some cold nights, low 30 degrees. There is a small heater in living room and a portable but it was still very cold in the house. I wouldnt consider it to meet the requirements to be called "heated". The laundry is located in a filthy run down tin shack in the back yard. I only went out there when it was light out. The neighborhood is mixed use and as a single woman staying alone I did not feel safe.
On a good note, the owner was very pleasant, responded in reasonable time frames and did accept my dog, which I am grateful for. I met the couple that fix things/take care of things and the lawn mowing gentleman, they were all very nice. I just wish she had been more forthcoming about the location and condition of the property.
Jacki L.
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Hi Jacki, I am so disappointed to hear that you had these issues. The heater is the Living Room is a backup heater. The main AC unit does have a heater and more is more than sufficient at heating the entire home. I am sorry I did not communicate clearly enough about how to use the main heater. The shed out back is made of metal and serves as a laundry room. It has been completely renovated and upgraded since your stay. The location is of mixed use which many not be for all guests. Most guests do enjoy visiting the Art and Downtown Districts but I understand this may not have been for you. As you can see from past reviews this is not an issue I have had with any prior guests. I sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you had during your stay. I hope you will come back and try my home again as I have hired a new cleaning company to deep clean the home after every check out.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Donna A.
18 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Don't recommend
I was disappointed in this property. The place is a little run down but the two biggest issues was that the back door leading to the back yard had half the screen missing so frogs and lizards were entering the house because there was a gap in the wood door. We stuffed it with plastic bags which solved the problem but refused to go in the back yard to the laundry which appeared to be housed in a small shed so obviously could not do any laundry. The other huge issue was the sewer smell coming from the bathroom which got so overwhelming especially after it rained that we literally had to put towels over our faces to use the bathroom. There were other small issues but I'm a very adaptable person so no need to mention. I did speak with the owner and advised her that although these were not quick fixes I wanted her to be aware for any future renters. She wasn't very receptive so my guess is the issues won't be corrected. In any case I would steer clear of this rental, there are many more out there for the same price which are much better quality.
Donna A.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
I am very disheartened to see this. I have taken all of this into account and had the back door and screen door replaced. It was a metal door which the new one is as well. There is now a new large washer and dryer and the shed has been renovated and updated as well. It is very common in Florida to use these sheds as laundry rooms. You are honestly the first guest to have had an issue with this. I take a lot of pride in maintaining a quality stay for my guests and take all feedback provided into consideration while improving/upgrading the home and property. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
About the host
Hosted by Monica Botero
Hi! My name is Monica and Im from Ocala Fl. I speak English and Spanish. I take a lot of pride in taking great care of my guests and making sure they have a wonderful experience. My main concerns are the comfort, security, and privacy of my guests. My homes are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each check out. I very much enjoy giving recommendations! Also I am always available to address any questions or concerns. I look forward to hosting you!
Why they chose this property
Cozy Cottage near Historic Downtown and Art District of Ocala. The World Equestrian Center is only 11 miles away. Many parks, campgrounds, springs, and attractions nearby. Very central location with plenty of shopping, dinning, and entertainment options nearby as well. Lots of natural light and spacious kitchen and dining area. Charm encapsulated in a warm cottage atmosphere. All the amenities you need including Grill, Smoker (with utensils), Piano, Air fryer, Coffee Maker, Coffee/Creamer/Sugar, New Nonstick Cookware, Wine Glasses, Martini Set, Large New Washer/Dryer, New Stainless Steel Appliances. Large Fridge/Freezer, Oven/Stove, Toaster, Microwave, Dishwasher, New Nonstick Cookware, Plenty of Pots/Pans/Utensils to name a few. Kitchen comes fully equipped with a large marbletop dining table (seats 6) Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. Features a full sized Piano! Fire TV in living room with Firestick in bedroom with access to Amazon Prime and Netflix included. Always sparkling clean and sanitary! Sits on a 3/4 acre lot with a fenced in back yard. Smoker/Grill. Ring Alarm System with sensors on every door and window.
What makes this property unique
House sits on 3/4 acre property. Fully stocked with all the essentials plus lots of extra amenities. Fenced in yard with plenty of space for parking. Ring Alarm System. Sensors on every door and window. Ring Doorbell Camera. Guests have full access to system and Ring Doorbell Camera. Brand new Stainless Steel appliances. Large fridge/Freezer. Well lit living room with Fire TV and access to Prime and Netflix included. Master bedroom has plenty of storage space with Tv and Firestick with access to Netflix and Prime included. Desk in guest bedroom. Fast Internet. Full sized piano in dining room. Smoker and Grill with Utensils. Lots of Privacy.