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10/10 Excellent
Trish G.
22 March 2026
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2BR Cottage • Sleeps 4 • Quiet + Near Orlando. Perfect for a small family
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oviedo, FL
- Place, Lake Jesup2 min walk
- Place, Universal Orlando Resort40 min drive
- Place, Universal Studios Florida41 min drive
- Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
2BR Cottage • Sleeps 4 • Quiet + Near Orlando. Perfect for a small family
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Oviedo
Located in Oviedo, this cottage is in a rural area. Sanford Museum and Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tee It Up and Regal Oviedo Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addition Financial Arena or Bounce House.
Oviedo, FL
What's nearby
- Lake Jesup - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- University of Central Florida - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
- Universal Orlando Resort - 40 min drive - 52.2 km
- Universal Studios Florida - 41 min drive - 51.8 km
- Orange County Convention Center - 45 min drive - 57.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dragon City - 8 min drive
- The Food Factory - 8 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 8 min drive
- Oviedo Bowling Center - 7 min drive
- The Town House Restaurant - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Trish G.
31 December 2025
Blue cottage
Trish G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacob A.
27 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Jacob A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten C.
30 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and spacious location
Kirsten C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
George R.
19 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gator Cottage very nice
George R.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Carole M I.
18 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the "old florida" feel!
Carole M I.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David K.
21 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughter wedding
David K.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex K.
26 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a quick stay
Alex K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David K.
15 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quit spot in the middle of everything
David K.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James M.
24 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yearly Trip
James M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Murali R.
9 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Murali R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Whitney R.
22 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Whitney R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Wendy C.
21 June 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just okay
Wendy C.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
beth h.
13 March 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time.
beth h.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christina M.
17 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our wedding stay
Christina M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kim t.
30 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place for a small family!
kim t.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kay M.
2 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean and cute
Kay M.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Meagan F.
18 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gator Cottage Stay
Meagan F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Victoria K.
6 April 2019
Lovely cottage
Victoria K.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynne W.
5 March 2019
Lovely & very clean
Lynne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
chris b.
24 January 2019
Nice weekend cottage
chris b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eugenia S.
23 October 2018
Perfect for a small family
Eugenia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher T.
10 October 2018
Great Location!! Very Charming Cottage!!
Christopher T.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Randall D.
2 September 2018
Fantastic, Friendly, Filling & FUN
Randall D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
Martin T.
26 August 2018
Nice layout, good location. Quiet area away from traffic.
Martin T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Christina
Joel Martin was born in Paris, France. His family moved to Africa when he was young, and there he grew up surrounded by the magnificent wildlife. He spent a lot of his youth out in the jungles hunting snakes, alligators and other creatures. His survival skills were honed by his many African and Malgache friends.
He returned to France to do his tour of duty. He chose to be in the Navy which had their base at Toulon, in the beautiful south of France. After his tour of duty was over, he settled in Corsica, where he opened a restaurant and nightclub. He also had a small ranch where he could ride his horses.
After 12 years spent in Corsica, he decided to open a franchise of mini supermarkets in several ski resorts in the French Alps.
The lure of the French Riviera drew Joel and family. There he went to open a real estate company. But all plans changed in 1995, when he won a green card and was allowed to emigrate to America. Without hesitation, he packed up the family and moved to the States. Joel chose Florida as he enjoys the heat and humidity, so reminiscent of his youth.
His choice of lifestyle led him to the Oviedo area where he could live in the country and keep his horse. On a morning walk one day he discovered that not 5 minutes away is the Black Hammock Restaurant, on lovely Lake Jesup, with it’s mangroves and alligators. Now he knows he is in paradise! He is at home just as he was in Africa.
Joel obtained his American Citizenship, fully living out his AMERICAN DREAM!
To further improve Black Hammock Adventures' air boat business Joel obtained his Master Airboat License. He, as well as all of Black Hammock's airboat pilots, have their Master Airboat Captain License.
He returned to France to do his tour of duty. He chose to be in the Navy which had their base at Toulon, in the beautiful south of France. After his tour of duty was over, he settled in Corsica, where he opened a restaurant and nightclub. He also had a small ranch where he could ride his horses.
After 12 years spent in Corsica, he decided to open a franchise of mini supermarkets in several ski resorts in the French Alps.
The lure of the French Riviera drew Joel and family. There he went to open a real estate company. But all plans changed in 1995, when he won a green card and was allowed to emigrate to America. Without hesitation, he packed up the family and moved to the States. Joel chose Florida as he enjoys the heat and humidity, so reminiscent of his youth.
His choice of lifestyle led him to the Oviedo area where he could live in the country and keep his horse. On a morning walk one day he discovered that not 5 minutes away is the Black Hammock Restaurant, on lovely Lake Jesup, with it’s mangroves and alligators. Now he knows he is in paradise! He is at home just as he was in Africa.
Joel obtained his American Citizenship, fully living out his AMERICAN DREAM!
To further improve Black Hammock Adventures' air boat business Joel obtained his Master Airboat License. He, as well as all of Black Hammock's airboat pilots, have their Master Airboat Captain License.
Why they chose this property
This home is located just feet away from Black Hammock Adventures and Airboat Rides in beautiful Oviedo, Fl. It is just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and many different things to do, but also tucked into nature and hidden from the hustle bustle of the big city. The location is quiet and secluded. As an added bonus, all guests staying in this home will enjoy 20% off airboat rides, 10% off restaurant dining , and 2-4-1 margaritas all right next door at Black Hammock!
Languages:
English, French
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