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Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock

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A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, and a large window providing natural light. - Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock (Ocklawaha)
A wooden pathway leading to a covered entrance of a building, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall. - Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock (Ocklawaha)
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a television, and a wooden deck overlooking a forest. - Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock (Ocklawaha)
A two-story wooden cabin with a stone foundation, a balcony, and a covered patio area. - Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock (Ocklawaha)
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and pendant lighting. - Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock (Ocklawaha)
Nestled on the Ocklawaha River and Harris Chain of lakes, this home offers a serene retreat. Entertain guests or unwind with family in this peaceful setting, complete with kayaks, canoes, fishing poles and a dock for easy fishing. Located near The Villages for shopping and activities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock

  • Come enjoy piece and quiet in this home on the Ocklawaha River and the Harris Chain of lakes. World class fishing.The house is set up to either entertain guests or for a nice quiet family getaway. This home is popular for family reunions. Fishing is made easy off the dock. Feel free to bring a boat to enjoy miles of waterways with beautiful scenery. This property comes with kayaks, canoes and fishing poles. It is located 12 minutes outside The Villages, which is a popular town full of shopping and other activities. This home is one hour away from the Atlantic coast to the well known Daytona beach. Situated in the Ocala National Forest, this property has stunning views of nature.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,120 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: With approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
With approval

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With approval
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number DWE5202920

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Ocklawaha, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lakes Of Lady Lake Golf Club and Fiesta Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silver Springs State Park and Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and hunting nearby. Visit our Ocklawaha travel guide
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Ocklawaha, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach with two people standing near a picnic table and a small seaplane on the water.
    Lake Weir
    12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Sunrise Lake
    10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lake Bryant
    12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area
    16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry
    16 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station
    35 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Del Encanto Food Truck
    11 min drive
  • Gator Joe's Beach Bar & Grill
    11 min drive
  • Ma Barkers Hideaway Bar
    11 min drive
  • Dam Diner
    4 min drive
  • Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sunrise Lake and Lake Weir. Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area and Little Lake Weir are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Secluded Waterfront Retreat With Private Dock Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nineta C.

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

Beautiful Quiet Cabin

We enjoyed our stay. Place is spacious and clean. We hang out in the back and did some fishing. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Relaxing Weekend

Home is large and roomy. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are a plus. Fun fishing from the dock. Nice secluded location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john C.

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

Paradise

Beautiful home nice dock for fishing boating all around perfect place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

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

Family Thanksgiving 2024

We had such an amazing time at this beautiful home on the river. Lots of fishing, sunsets, we even had an engagement proposal. This property is close to the villages and tons of fun places to visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

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

Peaceful, secluded and spacious

My entire family had a wonderful stay. The oven was our only issue- it worked but was challenging; the host said the part has been ordered to repair that problem. The host was very responsive to all my questions/needs. Entire property extremely clean. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Christmas 2023

This was a great house and location to relax. The outdoor furniture that was in pictures was not available, this was a disappointment. Other than than we have no complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

M R.

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

Not clean

Overall the house is nice It has a lot of potential for a great experience but not clean. Kitchen cabinets are disgusting. Refrigerator was also not well cleaned. We one day early, I’m a very picky person when it comes to vacation homes,, I will definitely not come back to this one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Get away from the busy city!

6 friends and I rented the house for a boys weekend on Labor Day weekend. The check process was seamless. The house is sick! PLENTY of space and 7 actual mattresses, but trust me…. You wanna sleep on the couch it’s soft as clouds. We spent a good amount of time in the outhouse grilling, watching college football and playing games. There is a boat ramp 4 minutes north of the property if you’re looking to drop a boat in. Ocala shooting ranger is 25 minutes away and free. The self serve skeet station was a blast. Silver springs was only 30 minutes away. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. Would definitely revisit! The only thing that would make this better is a hot tub and dedicated fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet get-a-way location. Large enough for a big family
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the seclusion of this house - It's in a growing neighborhood but you wouldn't notice! The dock and patio are awesome. This house allows for everyone to have enough space. This was our home base for our elopement, as approved by owner, and we had a fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sabrina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I take my adult kids and my grandkids somewhere every year for spring. The dock house was not cleaned and a few minor things in the house need to be repaired. But overall, the house is beautiful and we all had a wonderful time. I would recommend it for sure! We have another year of wonderful memories
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very communicative and responsive. The house was very secluded, surrounded by nature, and although very big- it was cozy. The house allow everyone in the family to find something to do- fishing on the dock, reading or playing games on the terrace, watching TV in the dock house, or enjoying a fire by the fire pit- there is something for everyone. The open kitchen allows for everyone to gather and assist to then share meals on the massive dining room table. A true gem!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

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

Getaway

Beautiful clean and spacious home. Whole bottom floor is wheelchair accessible. Communication with owner was great. Definately a place to come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Great stay

Absolute great place. Only disappointment was according to the pictures there was a blackstone griddle which we planned our meals as having one. A small negative for an incredible place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Love the location. Peaceful beautiful home.

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet retreat

We loved this property and the peaceful river. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Perfect!

We had an amazing time relaxing by the water with our closest family and friends. Best weekend ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Great family getaway

Celebrated our mom, grandma, great grandmas 90 th birthday. It was our 2nd visit. Wonderful and relaxing. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

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

Gorgeous and Comfortable

My daughter’s wedding was being held at Doe Lake, this amazing cabin is where they stayed and the bridal party got dressed! The cabin’s location was perfect, as well as it’s amenities! Communication with the property manager was very smooth! Now we want to stay there again just to relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Family and friends birthday party for our dog.

This was the first time renting a property and it was a great experience. Our guests just loved it. It was fun and relaxing at the same time. We enjoyed being out in the country. Beautiful home and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Peaceful!

Our family spent 4 days at this property and we all enjoyed our stay! The house was beautiful and warming. The dock and outside screened in cooking and lounging area was fabulous! The hosts thought of everything to make our stay picture perfect! We will be returning without a doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

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

Hurricane Milton evacuation

We left Tampa to get away from the storm. This was the best option for us. We had a very nice time even under the circumstances.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jess D.

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

True hidden gem

Who would have thought we were still in Florida?! We had an amazing stay in this beautiful gem of a house. Perfectly secluded and allowed us to end the year on a high note without the busyness of city life. The property owner was great! He responded fast to any questions and provided a great bit on information for things to do nearby. Hanging on the doc and relaxing was an added bonus! Definitely hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lucinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
I called the call center because I couldn’t get in contact with the host. The A/C upstairs went out and was told someone would contact me within the next hour, no call or text. I got an email with a number and name and reached out, he had someone at the house within 2 hours. The other thing was, I reserved for 10 people and was given just 8 towels. Not enough for all of us. Also, I had to replenish the paper goods. So other than that , the house was plenty big enough for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

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

Destination Wedding

We could not have been happier with our stay. The cabin is so charming and comfortable with all the conveniences. This was a family get together to prepare for our daughters wedding. We had all the day of wedding things scheduled at the home. Hair and makeup, photography and videography. Being right on the water was just what we needed to relax and enjoy the nature that surrounds this home. We are definitely hoping to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023