Lakeside Retreat~ Large home with pool, dock, game room and balcony on lakefront

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A paved pathway leading to a bench by a lake with trees and a clear sky.
A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, overlooking a lake with boats and houses in the background.
A two-story house with a large front yard, a dock extending into a lake, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of a body of water through a sliding glass door.
A swimming pool with a brick border, a black metal fence, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Interlachen, FL
  • Place, Still Pond
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Boll Green Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Interlachen

Located in Interlachen, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Putnam Lakes Preserve and Rice Creek Conservation Area.
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Map
Interlachen, FL

What's nearby

  • Still Pond - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Boll Green Lake - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ocala National Forest - 25 min drive - 41.7 km
  • University of Florida - 47 min drive - 61.6 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 50 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 21 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hitchcock's Supermarket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nanna's Country Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakeside Retreat~ Large home with pool, dock, game room and balcony on lakefront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lakeside Retreat~ Large home with pool, dock, game room and balcony on lakefront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lakeside Retreat~ Large home with pool, dock, game room and balcony on lakefront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat~ Large home with pool, dock, game room and balcony on lakefront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat~ Large home with pool, dock, game room and balcony on lakefront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat~ Large home with pool, dock, game room and balcony on lakefront located?

This family-friendly Interlachen holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Still Pond and Boll Green Lake. Interlachen Branch Library and Dowda Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much! Chelsea was wonderful accommodating a reschedule due to family emergency. The house is awesome, the lake view is beautiful. We very much enjoyed the pool and fishing. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need for cooking. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spectacular, just like the pictures. The property was private and had beautiful views The host was so friendly and accommodating. The house was clean and well equipped. The grandchildren were so excited with all the house and pool toys. Everyone had a great time, looking forward to the next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

The house was very clean and the host got back to us within minutes if we had a question . I would stay there again in the future if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2025
Thank you so much for the sweet review! You and your family were such spectacular guests and truly a joy to host. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very attentive and welcoming. The host was great to communicate with and made sure that we had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay! The place is spotless, comfortable, and even better than the photos. The host was wonderful and very responsive! We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We can’t wait to come back!

Perfect lake getaway! The house was super clean and looked just like the pictures. The view was gorgeous, we spent so much time just hanging out in the pool and looking out over the lake. Such a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!!

Our family had a blast. Lots of room to spread out!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake vacation

Very nice perfect for families. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The house was just as advertised, check in was easy, house was very clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful home and property, Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay with friends and family! The house was spotless, the pool was sparkling clean, and everything was exactly as described. The host was incredibly responsive and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable visit. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing girls' trip with friends

We stayed at the lake house for a quick girls' trip. We had an excellent time lounging at the pool and soaking up the sun! The accommodations were evenbetter in person!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 6 stayed for a few nights the end of May and it was a great place for our family. The pictures are accurate. The bonus play room was a great added plus for the few rain showers we got. Our son fished a lot and caught over 50 fish, we brought home 30 something. Pool was a great plus for our baby and they even had a baby float! Communication with our hosts was smooth as can be. Would definitely recommend staying here and we will absolutely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Skydiving Family

Great place to relax and enjoy family and friends, without the disturbance of traffic or city noice. Very beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! There was so much to do including fishing, swimming, basketball, the game room, puzzles, and board games. We really loved the salt water pool! The property is a straight shot to UF and only takes about 40 minutes. The hostess was wonderful and we hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were in excellent shape. The pool was a definite PLUS, clean with nice sitting area poolside. The only negative was there could have been more dishes and a larger coffee pot for a place rated for 9 people. Otherwise, it was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing place with a beautiful view of the lake!!

We stayed with some family and we were all comfortable and enjoyed the views. There is really nothing to do around but that’s what we were looking for. We wanted to stay in and just relax, fish and swim. The pool was smaller than we thought but we still enjoyed it. The owners were super nice and accommodating! Would stay again. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside with pool

Lake Ida is a serene lake. The pool catches the lake breeze and gets afternoon shade. Life is good waking up to the morning sun with access to a lake and a pool! The house is spacious, with plenty of room to spread out. Nearby Hitchcock Market was a well-stocked grocery store. We enjoyed kayaking, fishing, splashing in the pool, and playing games. Time flew by as we made memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! It makes me so happy to hear when guests really enjoy the space as we do! You were a pleasure to host and are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interlachen

The house could have been a little cleaner. The pool was very dirty, not useable and no one ever showed up to maintain it. I would recommend getting a pest control contract on the house due to bugs inside. Location was great, lake behind the house is also nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2025
Thank you for your feedback. Cleanliness is always a top priority for us—our home is professionally cleaned before each stay, and we’ve recently added an extra walkthrough process to ensure everything is in great condition. We’ve also increased our pool service schedule, though in Florida some leaves from the surrounding trees are inevitable. Many guests actually love those trees for the privacy they provide in the backyard. We also have regular pest control, and while an occasional dead bug can appear, it’s simply a sign that the treatment is effective. As someone who truly dislikes bugs myself, I take great pride in keeping the home at a standard my own family enjoys—it really is our home away from home. After our conversation, it seemed the bigger concern wasn’t so much the items mentioned, but rather that I hadn’t offered a partial refund for the leaves in the pool. I care deeply about every stay and am always happy to address any concerns directly so that everyone has the best experience possible and we are always making upgrades and improvements.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
My stay at your Vrbo was fun because of the pool; however, it was very disappointing that the house was not clean. The carpet was filthy, and I could not use the bathtub as the water was yellow. The upstairs balcony had four large wasp nests. There were so many wasps flying around that I could not let the kids out there at all. The amenities were extremely cheap. The barstools and end tables had screws falling out, and the BBQ was incredibly dirty. I definitely would not stay there again."
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We would have absolutely corrected what we could have at the start of your stay if notified. We always want our guests to feel comfortable and cared for during their stay, so we take all reviews seriously. We’re surprised to hear your comments regarding the carpet and furniture, as our home is professionally cleaned and started after cleaning inspections prior to stays and we have not encountered issues with loose screws. That said, we’ll certainly double-check to ensure everything is in top shape for future guests. As for amenities, we aim to provide a fun and relaxing experience with our saltwater pool, private lake and fully equipped game room. The basketball game is a standard arcade-style setup, which may feel lighter than commercial equipment, but we find it adds to the variety of activities for families and groups. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts, and we’ll use your feedback to keep improving. Our goal is always for guests to leave with great memories of their time here.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as pictured

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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