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Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning

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Oviedo, FL

Place, Lake Jesup
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Universal Orlando Resort
‪40 min drive‬
Place, Universal Studios Florida
‪41 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

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families.

Experience the charm of Gator Lodge, a cozy retreat near the Black Hammock Wilderness Area. This welcoming space is perfect for nature lovers and adventurers, offering easy access to Lake Jesup, just down the street. Enjoy fishing and boating with a boat slip available for $20/night. Ideal for families, couples, or solo travelers, Gator Lodge promises a comfortable and memorable stay.

We prioritize your privacy with a seamless self-check-in process. However, we're available via phone or message to assist with any needs or questions you may have. Whether you need local recommendations or help with the property, we're here to ensure you have an enjoyable stay at Gator Lodge.

🎉 Area Attractions
- Black Hammock Discounts: 20% off airboat rides, 10% off at the Black Hammock Restaurant
- 5 minutes to Highway 417
- Groceries (Publix): 10 minutes
- Shopping: 15 minutes
- Boombah Sports: 20 minutes to both parks
- The Attractions: 40 minutes
- Daytona Beach: 1 hour
- Orlando Speedway: 30 minutes
- Winter Park: 30 minutes
- UCF: 20 minutes

🔑 Guest Access
- Property manager available for emergencies 24/7 🆘️🚨
- Entire property accessible
- Outdoor cameras only
- Keyless entry; door code provided 1-3 hours before arrival

Gator Lodge features a comfortable living area with a fully equipped kitchen, dining space, and lounge with a flat-screen TV. The bedrooms provide a restful retreat, ensuring a good night's sleep. Although the lodge isn't directly on the lake, its convenient location offers quick access to Lake Jesup and nearby outdoor activities.

🍽️ Kitchen Amenities
Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils
Drip coffee pot provided (Please bring your own coffee)

🛍️ Starter Supplies Provided
- 1 roll of paper towels
- 2 rolls of toilet paper
- 1 kitchen trash bag
- 1 towel & 1 hand towel per guest
- 2 dishwasher tablets, 1 sponge, dish soap
- 2 small bars of soap per bathroom
Please contact us with any questions regarding any items we might/might not provide.

Book now for a memorable getaway!

House has private parking in the driveway. Public transportation picks up on the main road, roughly 1 mile away.

🏠 House Rules
- Pets: $50 fee, no cats 🐶
- No Parties 🚫🎉
- 1 visiting guest per reserved guest allowed; no overnight visitors without approval
- Parking for up to 2 vehicles included; additional fees for more than 2, large trucks, RVs, and trailers
- No EV charging 🔌
- Completed pre-arrival form and signed rental conditions required prior to check-in

👪 🐊 Family of Gators: Explore our unique rentals!
- Gator Palace: 5bd/5bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Mansion: 6bd/5bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Nest: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6
- Gator Den: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6
- Gator Cottage: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Cove: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Lodge: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Manor: 6bd/6bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Hole : 2bd/1.5bth - Sleeps 4
Please reach out to the property manager if you need help finding these listings.

⏰ Check-in/Out Times:
- Check-in: 4pm
- Check-out: 10am
- Early/late check-out for $50 when available

✔️ 📝 Other Things To Note:
- Cleaning Fee: $135 (taxable) 🧹🧼
- Security deposit or damage insurance required
- All accommodations are non-smoking; $200 fee for smoking indoors 🚭
- Cancellation refunds (if applicable) will be issued less any credit card processing fees

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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

Parking is included for up to 2 standard sized vehicles. Oversized trucks, RVs, and trailers are an additional fee. No EV charging.

A license plate number must be provided for all vehicles staying overnight at the property before check-in.

All accommodations are non-smoking

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 holiday home is in a rural area. Sanford Museum and Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hannibal Square Heritage Center and Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addition Financial Arena or Bounce House.

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Oviedo, FL

What's nearby

Lake Jesup - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
University of Central Florida - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
Universal Orlando Resort - 40 min drive - 51.8 km
Universal Studios Florida - 41 min drive - 51.5 km
Orange County Convention Center - 45 min drive - 57.2 km

Getting around

Sanford Station - 17 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 15 min drive

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 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families.?

As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families. on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$177, 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.

How much is parking at Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Jesup and within 6 miles (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Overlook Park. Tee It Up and Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

6/10 Okay

Hortencia C.

Pleasant stay

Relaxing stay in a cozy cottage conveniently located to many major attractions in the Orlando area. The washer and dryer are a great benefit. Kitchen was well stocked. Highly recommend using the discount provided by the host to try an airboat ride and the restaurant --both are awesome!!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

18 July 2019

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

The best for the low price!!!

This was my first time ever renting for a vacation and it was a phenomenal experience! Super quiet and the neighbors were super helpful with all around attractions. Pet friendly for my two pups. clean and exceptional. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020

Thank you for staying with us Jennifer. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

Verified

8/10 Good

Marge T.

18 June 2022

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

Comfortable

It was comfortable and convenient to many things. Great response from host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022

Thank you for staying with us Marge. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

12 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice, older 2 bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to Beach Hammock Airboat Rides (highly recommend this activity!) and Black Hammock Restaurant (very good food!). House is exactly as advertised and has a washer and dryer which is super convenient. Location was close to UCF, lots of dining options, and shopping. Less than an hour to Disney/Universal Studios. About an hour to Daytona Beach if you want to spend a day at the beach.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Foye W.

15 April 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Two bedroom cottage in Oviedo FL

Pleasant home near Lake Jesup. A work in progress - needs additional work inside. Needs a deep clean and a maintenance check to assure all lights have bulbs and clean globes. Major listing issue - dishwasher indicated but none present. A disposal would also be helpful. Short stays and eating out a lot or using food delivery and takeout is best. Fridge is good; stove is old.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patricia R.

15 February 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Filthy Property - Beware

Upon entering the property you are greeted by the overwhelming smell of smoke. The Welcome binder is falling apart. The couch has no support and is very dated. The floors are completely filthy. I took a video of a cloth wiped across them and sent it to the property manager. I offered to clean the floors if they brought supplies. They dropped off a standard bucket and old fashion mop with no actual cleaning solution. She tried to say that maybe the maintenance crew dragged in dirt. The floor had clearly not been cleaned in months. There were 3 of us that rented the house for 2 weeks. And there was 1 full size bath towel. I did contact the property manager and she brought 4 towels to the house. The beds are extremely uncomfortable and need to be replaced. If I could have left and received a refund, I would have immediately left. Unfortunately, the property stated no refunds. I am sure that is because once you arrive, you are going to want to leave. I have always had positive experiences with VRBO. I am now second guessing my choice to use them as my “go to” for travel stays. It was a complete disappointment and waste of my over $2,000. I am wondering if VRBO has any quality controls and how they would continue to have a relationship with this property. It is zero stars.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2023

Thank you for your feedback Patricia. I apologize for the issues you experienced. We do not allow smoking in the home so I am not sure where the smell came from. I have called a company to come clean the couch in case the smell is coming from there? I assure you the floors were cleaned and are cleaned after each guest. We are looking into the issue to figure out what's going on. We did bring a brand new mop and bucket (as you requested). We looked at the beds and believe the issue is a box spring, and we replaced it. Regarding the refund, you never asked to leave or be refunded. If you were that unhappy with your stay you could have said something and we would have worked it out by either fixing the issue or canceling the rest of the stay and refunding the unused days so that you had a chance to find somewhere else to stay. We don't wish for any of our guests to be unhappy. In the future, we do have other houses in the same area you might like better. We hope you'll consider one of those on your next visit should you choose to return. Thank you for staying with us.

Verified

4/10 Poor

Carl K.

2 March 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Poor upkeep of property

Loved the location of this property so close to Lake Jessup. Beautiful old growth-old Florida feel. That said, the house was disappointing. While it has potential - it was light and bright with lots of windows for the size of the house - virtually everything was old and dirty and worn. The floors were literally filthy. I swept them twice and got tons of old dog hair, dust and grit. Then I mopped them, but could have mopped several more times to get them really clean. To be fair, the street and driveway are unpaved, so it’s almost impossible not to track in black grit. Still, regular sweeping and mopping would go a long way. The beds were clean and relatively comfortable. The amenities were scarce; one full roll of toilet paper for a 15-day stay. Bath towels were provided but no rug or bath mat. The medicine cabinet had a broken shelf which my husband fixed. The toilet seat was loose but the owners did send a handyman to fix it. He would also have fixed the medicine cabinet, but our question is why wasn’t everything checked between tenants? The kitchen looked clean but we cleaned all the surfaces anyway. The house has a full kitchen, but the electric stove has loose burners. There is no dishwasher; not a complaint, just an observation. The washer and dryer worked fine but the laundry room was dirty. The plastic shelves would have had to be cleaned before any laundry could be placed on them. Bottom line, the house could be great but owners don’t seem to care.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Location

Nothing fancy.

Not a fancy property, do not have high expectations. Having said that, the owners were very nice and efficient. There was a bit of an odor, especially in the room with the washer and dryer. There was not a proper door for the bathroom, it was a piece of wood with a bolt on it. The kitchen, bedrooms, TV, bathroom were all functional. It is a bit remote and dark to drive to at night, so you should have good night vision. Nearby restaurant was pretty good, unique, (alligator tacos.)

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022

Thank you for your review Allan. We take guest feedback and suggestions very seriously and appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. One of the appeals of this location (and the 7 others we host) is the secluded location, away from the loud noises and bright lights of the city. It can get dark at night but the trade off is great views of the sky and lack of extra noise to enjoy your "getaway" with us. We do hope you enjoyed your stay otherwise and will consider staying with us again in the future perhaps in one of our other houses in the same area.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

15 March 2022

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

Extended weekend getaway

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

Family Visit

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

ENJOYED OUR STAY

Overall satisfactory cleanliness except for inside AC closet very dirty/filter not attached/evaporator coil very dirty. Enjoyed our stay and would have no problem staying again. Mostly quiet area except for occasional heavy traffic to the restaurant/boat ramp road which is directly behind the house. House appears to have been updated in several areas and is possibly a work in progress. Overall REALLY enjoyed the stay and would have extended but it was booked for the remainder of the month.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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About this property

Gator Lodge: Inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sleeps 4. Perfect for couples or small families.

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Important information

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Hortencia C.

Hortencia C.

10/10 Excellent

Karin J.

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10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

nice little rental

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10/10 Excellent

Lynn T.

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Lynn T.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Great Little Place, Great Location

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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Pleasant stay

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

The best for the low price!!!

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8/10 Good

Marge T.

Comfortable

Marge T.

10/10 Excellent

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Julie

8/10 Good

Foye W.

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