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The Downtown Retreat One

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A living room with a sectional sofa, a desk, and a chair.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with patterned curtains, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ocala, FL
  • Place, Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Horse Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ocala

Located in Ocala, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocala Downtown Square and Silver Springs State Park. Reilly Arts Center and Discovery Center are also worth visiting.
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Ocala, FL

What's nearby

  • Ocala Downtown Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Florida Horse Park - 15 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 19 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 8 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Live Fire Chefs Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Ocala - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Downtown Retreat One pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Downtown Retreat One?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Downtown Retreat One?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Downtown Retreat One?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Downtown Retreat One located?

Located in the heart of Ocala, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Munroe Regional Medical Center, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and AdventHealth Ocala. Kindred Hospital Ocala and Ocala Downtown Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here 4 years in a row and am planning to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2026
It is always such a pleasure to serve as your host. We are very grateful for how well you always maintain the property. We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

The host is fantastic we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you Pam. It was so great to meet you and your husband. I feel certain we will see you guys again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean, had plenty of room, and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Thank you for staying with us Tim, we look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocala stay

Had a lovely stay thanks to Denise!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2025
Thank you Daniel! It was a pleasure to serve as your host. I hope you will return to us soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Real home feeling, freshly painted, very nice flooring, comfortable bedding.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Stay

Enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Timothy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for a swim event at FAST

Stayed for a swim event at FAST. Great location. Quiet neighborhood/street and close to grocery and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Rome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 9 day stay was comfortable and spacious enough to enjoy and do our own cooking.The neighborhood and all of the places we that we needed to access worked wonders for us.Looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you so much Andre, it is always a pleasure to serve as your sweet family's host! We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem of a place

Conveniently located to downtown yet in a quiet neighborhood, this well-situated 2BR unit is spacious, clean, and well-appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocala

Quite location with easy access to everything.
Stayed 56 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Richard!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Was very convenient and clean. Comfortable as well. Very much enjoyed the stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Michelle!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AwesoMe

The hostess was great easy to get in contact with was AWESOME AND HELPFUL WOULD STAY AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you Eboni! We enjoyed serving as your hosts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Denise is fantastic to work with!!

Short stay to attend activities at UF. Convenient location, with a very clean and aesthetically pleasing decor. Beds were really comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. The unit looked and smelled the way you would want when staying away from home - perfect! Close to all the necessities.... Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2023
Thank you for the kind words Eric! You and your family were wonderful guests to host and we'd love to have you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will be returning

Enjoyed the stay. Everything was great, fully stocked and ready to make our stay a very enjoyable experience. Managers were friendly and extremely prompt in contacting us and helpful. We would not hesitate to book with them again. We are ready for our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Thank you Joyce! You and your family were a pleasure to host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our needs

Efficient two BR, both queen beds. Spices and kitchenware was all we needed to cook some simple meals. We were here for a swim meet and the location was convenient for restaurants etc. if we go beach to Ocala for another meet we will be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Thank you Doug! We’d love to have you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Splendid Stay !

The unit was absolutely as described. if staying in the Ocala area you could not find a better place to stay. Communication with host was flawless. Everything about staying at the the Downtown Retreat One was perfect. The apartment was clean, spacious, and wonderfully equipped for a day, a week, or a month.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thank you Matthew, we would love to have you and your family back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fast Swim/Dive

Within 18 minute drive to FAST aquatic center and close to, well everything. Plenty of room in this cosy 2 bedroom. Rooms were large and the beds were firm and comfortable. Kitchen was stocked well. Loved this place and hope to be back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Robert!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, neat plenty of space

Fair value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you Wayne!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as pictured

Great option for me and my family. Very clean with a lot of thoughtful extras like K-pods, detergent pods, basket of extra toiletries, etc. Easy access to 43rd to take us to 200 so we could visit my mom at On Top of the World. The neighborhood was quiet and close to lots of downtown stores and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thank you James!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and Comfortable - A Great Place to Stay in Ocala

I had a great stay at this property while in Ocala for a business trip. The location was incredibly convenient—close to main roads for easy access but set back enough to be quiet. It was also a quick and easy drive to both downtown and my work location. The space itself was bright, spacious, and very well-appointed with everything I needed. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean, and the AC worked perfectly (which isn’t always a given!). Plenty of parking. No onerous "check out" tasks. :-) Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be looking to book here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words Larissa! And thank you for taking such amazing care of the place during your stay. We look forward to serving as your hosts again very soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Denise, our host thought of everything. We had coffee and laundry detergent already there for our trip. She even had makeup wipes and qtips. There were extra blankets and an entire desk area to get work done. I locked myself out of the apartment and within minutes Denise had me back inside!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Thank you again for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2025
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