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Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach!

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Beach
Beach
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ocklawaha, FL
  • Lake Weir
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Spanish Springs Town Square
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach!


Charming lakefront getaway nestled on sought-after East Lake Weir, often dubbed a "Home away from Home" by vacationers! Please note, this property does not come with a dock. Start your days with a stunning sunrise over the tranquil lake while relaxing on the screened porch. Enjoy the array of amenities, including corn hole toss, a single-person kayak, a paddleboard, a paddleboat, and two hammocks for relaxation. Additionally, savor evening barbecues on the back patio with the gas grill while taking in the breathtaking sunsets over Lake Weir. Just a short stroll away, Gator Joe's restaurant Beach Bar & Grille offers drinks and live music every Friday through Sunday. Across the lake, Eaton's Beach Bar & Grille provides a mix of fine dining and beach bar atmosphere with live music. Conveniently located near major Orlando attractions, just an hour's drive away, and minutes from excellent dining options. The home is also a quick 15-minute drive to The Villages or Ocala. Lake Weir is renowned for bass, bluegill, and shellcracker fishing. Inside, find laundry facilities, a spacious pantry, and a fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of parking is available for vehicles and boat trailers.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
For an additional $100 nonrefundable deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Ocklawaha

Located in Ocklawaha, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Orange Blossom Opry and Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Spanish Springs Town Square and The Villages Market Square. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocklawaha, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Weir - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 21 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 28 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪DJ and Gina's Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Weir and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area. Little Lake Weir and The Orange Blossom Opry are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Another Great Stay

We had another great vacation and have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

violet m.

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

Very nice place

Loved will be staying there again love the home very clean and nice
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Lake house

The whole family has fun on the water . fishing tubing swimming
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

violet m.

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

Good place

I love the place and will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Loved the house

Very nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Really nice

Comfortable, relaxed, and responsive. The hosts were very nice. Ways to improve - more towels and stocked basics. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lavonda H.

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

Great place

Really nice house and outdoor property. Loved the beach access to the lake and the view! Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

Family vacation

This was our 3rd year staying at this location. Love the tradition of coming here and the whole family has a blast. We will continue coming here for years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Angie C.

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

Great Vacation for Family

This was the first time staying at this location and we loved it. The house was dirty when we arrived but after speaking to the owners, they handled the situation like professionals. We stayed for the week, and it was perfect! Great location, beautiful beach area and plenty of room for 3 small families. We will definetly be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford C.

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

Nice place

We had a very nice stay. kids played in water. Screened in porch great place to hang out and look at lake. Good time.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

T B.

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

Wonderful

Thank you so much for sharing your Lake House with my family. We loved the location and were blessed to make more wonderful memories with our grandchildren. 4 generations of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Thanksgiving on Lake Weir

Our week stay at the lake house was great. The house was roomy and well equipped with all we needed. The properties owners were friendly and easily accessible. They made sure to let us know if we needed anything to just reach out. They even brought us a serving platter for us to use on Thanksgiving for our turkey. The outdoor space is beautiful. We enjoyed the hammocks and witnessed some beautiful sunsets. Would definitely book again and recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

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

Comforts of Home

This was our 3rd year staying here! A week long vacation with family. It has all the comforts of home. Our days were spent on our boat, tubing, jet skiing, swimming & just relaxing on the screened porch. Already made reservations for next year! The owners were available if needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marybeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice lake house

We were here for our daughter’s wedding so weren’t at the house much. It’s a bit run down but the beach and location were perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn J.

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

Amazing Sunrise and Sunsets!

Enjoyed our visit, spent most of our time hanging out with family and friends and enjoying the lake and the views. From -15 in Chicago to 75 degrees was a bonus. The owners were helpful and friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela K., Lake City , FL USA

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

Our favorite vacation 3 years running

As always, our family loved spending time at your beautiful lake home. This is our 3rd summer in a row coming here. The house is spacious and has all the amenities for cooking and 2 very good restaurants on the lake that we love taking the boat to and enjoying a good meal or just having an appetizer and drink. We spent a lot of time on the back porch and the lake. We look forward to coming back next year! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeri D.

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

Lake Time

We have stayed on the same lake every summer for the past 20 years .A few years ago the owner sold the house we had always stayed at . My son found this house listing and we gave it a try . We were so impressed by the house , location, and the communication we had with the owners . This will be our new “go to “ for our lake vacations. We already booked for next year !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Great time!

We loved the house and lovedddd all the amenities that came with it. There’s 3 hammocks to relax in with one being in the water. We also loved the table in the water with the umbrella. Owners had another house on the property which they were staying in, but they were very friendly and didn’t bothered us about anything. House was clean and check in was easy. Beds were a bit uncomfortable, but other than that no complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MacDonald f.

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

So cute!

We celebrated my husbands 40th birthday here. It was a perfect getaway for family and friends. Joe lives next door and was more than kind. My husband can’t wait to come back. We brought our boat, a floating island for the kids to play on, and the house had a paddle boat, Kayak, and paddle boat to use. The boat launch was 2-3 miles down the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

AMAZING!

This home was absolutely beautiful to stay in. Although we stayed outside most of the time on the beautiful beach and in the large screened porch, the house was great as well. Plenty of space for a family to enjoy. We did not even leave the property; with plenty to do right there on the beach; our family went on the kayak, stand up board and fished from the peddle boat, caught 30! We were very happy with our selection of this home! The sunset will not disappoint. Owners were pleasure to meet and immediately available. This is a must visit again longer next time home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

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

Family Lake Trip

The lake house accommodated our family well. Everyone had their own space and the back porch and yard is where we spent most of our time. The sandy beach area was shallow and good for young kids and pets to play. We enjoyed cooking our meals in the kitchen and grilling outside. I would recommend bringing propane if you plan to use the grill and we did have to clean it before use. There is a nearby Publix to purchase any groceries or necessities and two lake front restaurants, which were both very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Nice lakeside beach house.

This was a very good settling for a family gathering. The galley kitchen worked out very well for preparing food for a large group. The setting is quite private. The screened-in back porch facing the water is lovely. Kids played on the beach. The owner kindly brought over extra chairs we requested, and quickly supplied us with some kitchen items we needed. Would definitely consider returning.

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

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

Accommodating & Relaxing

This was our 2nd summer staying here and have already scheduled our 2024 vaca. We spent most of our time enjoying lake activities, playing cards/games on the screen porch while watching the sunsets. Our family of 11 fit comfortably throughout the house and plenty of room in the kitchen for cooking meals. Kitchen is stocked with all the pots, pans, utensils you will need. Loved that there is a washer and dryer! Joe & Whitney are very responsive, if needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Another Fantastic Week on Lake Weir!

This was our second year booking this house and taking our Grandkids (and great-grands) for time at the Lake. It is so wonderful for all ages! We launched our boat nearby no problem and kept it anchored in 2 ft water the whole time with no issues. The older kids loved paddling over to Gator Joes and tubing.The younger one loved the beach and the clear shallow water. The porch was the perfect gathering place for mornings and after sundown. The umbrella for the table in the water was great sun relief after a couple of days. Thanks Joe & Whitney for the stay. We are already planning our 2024 Lake trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C., Waco, TX

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

Relaxing and fun

7 of us traveled to Florida from Texas on a sibling trip. The house was the perfect size for us. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and we cooked up some delicious steaks on the grill out back. We spent most of our time on the screened in porch or in the hammocks. The sunsets are spectacular. We only had to contact the host once with a coffee pot concern and it was resolved right away. I would advise bringing your own TP though if there are more than two or three of you traveling together for more than a few days because the two roll limit per bathroom (was really one and a half provided) will not last.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe & Whitney Fowler

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What makes this property unique

This property offers are spectacular view of Lake Weir. The flat beach line makes an easy access to the water. You will feel right at home! ***Please note this home does not come with a dock***

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