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2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown
Apartment in Ocala with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Ocala Downtown Square
- Place, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
- Place, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown
This apartment is the former carriage house of the famed Kemp Estate. The Kemp house, circa 1938, is a Tudor Revival home, built for T.J. Kemp an agent for the Sinclair Refining Company during the 1930s. This large residence is noteworthy for its brick detail and half-timbering. Originally a single-family residence, it eventually because a boarding house in the 50s and 60s-renting rooms weekly. Later it housed retail stores, a coffee shop, and The Blue Heron Gallery.
The two bedroom apartment is on the first floor of the Kemp Estate with the bathroom as an ensuite to the master bedroom. The apartment is about 750 square feet contains its own entrance, bathroom, bedrooms, living room/kitchen, and private deck.
The bathroom features a beautiful pebble tiled shower with a rain shower head, fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and towels.
The bedroom features a Queen sized bed, full sized closet, sound machine, iron and ironing board along with an extra pillow and blanket.
The second bedroom features a day bed with a trundle twin bed pullout, full closet, dresser, and desk.
The living room/kitchen features a dining bar, a full sized refrigerator, stove, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, and essentials like salt/pepper, oil, tea, coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. We do include a welcome gift of pastries to get you started on your first morning.
The TV is a smart TV so bring along your login information for Hulu, Netflix, prime etc. If you don’t have a membership, each app offers free trials in addition to the other free apps on Roku and live TV tile on Roku.
Edison Lights illuminate the front patio offering a gas grill, outdoor dining table, and outdoor furniture as well as a gas fire table. There is a secondary back deck with patio furniture and the shared laundry facilities. There is one reserved parking space provided. If another space is needed, please message me to make arrangements. There is a shared laundry room on property open 9am-9pm on a first come first served basis
**We offer one of the most affordable rates for a two bedroom within walking distance to the downtown restaurants/bars, shops, and entertainment.
**There is no pet fee, no additional person fee, only a $60 cleaning fee. Guests are not asked to do laundry/cleaning etc. as housekeepers will take care of it upon check out. Each apartment is cleaned by professional housekeepers who are paid by the cleaning fee with no markup for the owner.
**We offer great discounts for weekly and monthly stays.
The two bedroom apartment is on the first floor of the Kemp Estate with the bathroom as an ensuite to the master bedroom. The apartment is about 750 square feet contains its own entrance, bathroom, bedrooms, living room/kitchen, and private deck.
The bathroom features a beautiful pebble tiled shower with a rain shower head, fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and towels.
The bedroom features a Queen sized bed, full sized closet, sound machine, iron and ironing board along with an extra pillow and blanket.
The second bedroom features a day bed with a trundle twin bed pullout, full closet, dresser, and desk.
The living room/kitchen features a dining bar, a full sized refrigerator, stove, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, and essentials like salt/pepper, oil, tea, coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. We do include a welcome gift of pastries to get you started on your first morning.
The TV is a smart TV so bring along your login information for Hulu, Netflix, prime etc. If you don’t have a membership, each app offers free trials in addition to the other free apps on Roku and live TV tile on Roku.
Edison Lights illuminate the front patio offering a gas grill, outdoor dining table, and outdoor furniture as well as a gas fire table. There is a secondary back deck with patio furniture and the shared laundry facilities. There is one reserved parking space provided. If another space is needed, please message me to make arrangements. There is a shared laundry room on property open 9am-9pm on a first come first served basis
**We offer one of the most affordable rates for a two bedroom within walking distance to the downtown restaurants/bars, shops, and entertainment.
**There is no pet fee, no additional person fee, only a $60 cleaning fee. Guests are not asked to do laundry/cleaning etc. as housekeepers will take care of it upon check out. Each apartment is cleaned by professional housekeepers who are paid by the cleaning fee with no markup for the owner.
**We offer great discounts for weekly and monthly stays.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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 apartment is in the city centre. Silver Springs State Park and Ray Wayside Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Juniper Prairie Wilderness and Discovery Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bubba Raceway Park or Florida Horse Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ocala, FL
What's nearby
- Ocala Downtown Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- AdventHealth Ocala - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Paddock Mall - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mellow Mushroom Ocala - 14 min walk
- Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - 13 min walk
- Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill - 16 min walk
- District Bar & Kitchen - 15 min walk
- Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Evan K.
19 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick H.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect!!




Patrick H.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandi D.
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brandi D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leslie N.
16 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charm and Convenience in One
Leslie N.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
james f.
21 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Live
james f.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shaina M.
15 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the carriage house!
Shaina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Jim T.
24 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim T.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jill
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