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Quiet Rural Private Lakefront Home~90 Ft. Shoreline~Large Property Ample Parking

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet Rural Private Lakefront Home~90 Ft. Shoreline~Large Property Ample Parking

4 Bedroom 2 Bath Private Lake front home with boat ramp on large property
We Just Completed Renovating this comfortable 4 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Ranch on a Large lot in Central Florida that Features fresh water on Private Lake Bowers with Boat Dock and launch on the Property.

The Lake is Great for Fishing & Water recreation as a Kayak & canoe is available for your use. Optional Water activities based on your interests on the private lake so you can Bring your own Boat, Jet skis, or water toys. Note: We do have waterski boats on shore stations for the owners & friends use.

So come down and Relax at this Peace & quiet newly renovated residence with a full kitchen and all appliances included for your use.

All major restaurants with extensive selection of Adult beverages and free every weekend Equestrian events public entertainment, grocery stores & retail stores are just a 15 minute drive to the nearby villages for shopping & entertainment.

This home in Ocklawaha is about 20 minutes to Ocala, and about an d 1hr & 10 minutes to Orlando. Very close to Marion County park with very large public boat launch on beautiful famous lake Weir. Ocala Attractions have Zip lines, 50 MPH go carts, World Equestrian Center, Reilly Art center, Ocala Civic Theater, Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Silver Springs State park with guided boat tour, The Area is also known as the horse racing capital of the world with many horse race tracks & breading farms, as well as many Golf courses.

Approximately 1.5 hr drive (East) to Flagler or Daytona beaches, or (West) to about 3 hrs Clearwater beach.

Near by Lady lake has the Grand Oaks Museum with priceless carriages form all over the world.

If you are a Golfer there are Five 4 star golf courses within 15-20 miles.

The bedrooms are set up to sleep two people in each bedroom and 1 bunk bed for two more, If you are having more than 10 people one could sleep on the big couch or we can provide another full size bed.

We have Spectrum Cable & a hi definition TV with Wi-Fi with password provided that are available for your use.

You will be able to be in contact with the Full time year around property Manager in attached apartment Don Simon, or nearby Marc Donahue or Jon DeBelak for Any & all other questions or inquires.

We sincerely would like you to enjoy your stay as we all do at our winter get away we call the "Barefoot 3"

Property manager

Don Simon, Jon DeBelak or Marc Donahue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Ski privileges

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2900 sq ft (269 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Ocklawaha, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Weir - 4 min walk
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area - 3 min drive
  • Little Lake Weir - 7 min drive
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 17 min drive
  • The Villages Market Square - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 25 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Francesco's Ristorante - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Rural Private Lakefront Home~90 Ft. Shoreline~Large Property Ample Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Rural Private Lakefront Home~90 Ft. Shoreline~Large Property Ample Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Rural Private Lakefront Home~90 Ft. Shoreline~Large Property Ample Parking?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quiet Rural Private Lakefront Home~90 Ft. Shoreline~Large Property Ample Parking located?

Located on a lake, this Ocklawaha vacation home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Weir, Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area, and Little Lake Weir. Smith Lake is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Quiet Rural Private Lakefront Home~90 Ft. Shoreline~Large Property Ample Parking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cledas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Nice place to stay, would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Great place!
We really enjoyed our stay at the house. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Rose H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alligator
Nicely appointed place. Clean and central to the activities we had in mind. Friendly host. Kitchen stocked with plenty of dishes and pots and pans for cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
This was our 2nd stay. Clean home, beautiful location, very friendly hosts. Well located to get to the store. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Shaw L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy Stay
This was an easy rental - everything went smoothly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Father's Day Family Getaway
We booked this property to getaway from the city and enjoy a peaceful Father's Day Weekend. The accommodations were perfect for our group. The beds were comfortable, plenty of sitting areas inside and outside by the lake. We loved the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house property
This property is just like the listing. The house was clean and comfortable. Owners were very helpful with recommendations for dining and hiking. They were all very friendly and went out of their way to be sure we had anything we needed. Beautiful lake in a quiet neighborhood. My husband and I definitely recommend this property for families or couples. We stayed for 2 weeks and would rent again!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
I had my whole family from 78 years to 9 months old. It was perfect. Lots of space, privacy, and just an overall great location. I wasn’t sure how having someone on site would be but it was fine. He was there if you needed him but we never saw him otherwise except when we checked in and when we left! My family is already asking to rebook!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay if you are visiting Santos mountain bike park!
So glad we found Don's place to stay at during our weekend trip to the Santos Fat Tire Festival. Lots of parking behind the house so we never worried about bikes and gear in the trucks. Plus, having the huge lawn, right on the lake, was perfect for the kids. Don is an extremely good host. The house is only 10 minutes from the Santos park. We will definitely be back for the biking, and the BAREFOOTING!! Thanks for getting me back up on my "feet" after more than 20 years Don!! Your rock!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

M Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake access and free ski lesson
I picked this VRBO for the lake. I wanted to be on a lake where we could, if the moment struck us, go take a dip in the lake. I also wanted a place where my family in the Ocala area could come and visit and stay overnight if possible. I got what I wanted. Our hosts, are barefoot skiers and you can tell they love it and want to share it. So they gave my husband a chance to try skiing on the lake for free. He enjoyed it. The lake was one of the smaller lakes and we had no concerns about gators or such. Don told us that in the past 5-6 years he has not heard anything about any alligators. This put my mind at ease. There were otters. We did not see the otters, just the evidence of otters of spent mussel shells. We also saw Sandhill cranes. There was a canoe available for use. My nieces were able to try their hand at going out on the lake. Another day my husband explored the lake in the canoe. Don pointed out things of interest that my spouse might like to explore while out on the water. The house was big enough to host 3 or 4 extra family members for dinner. I am sorry we did not have enough time (or energy.... so much to do) to do any grilling on the deck. The kitchen is decently stocked to make dinner and the Publix isn't too far of a car ride from the house. Don lives on the other side of the shared laundry room in a little apartment. We didn't hear him and I'm guessing he didn't hear our very loud son. So I felt that we had our privacy. All in all it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Was little worried at first because of having young ones with us and Don lives right next door in a little apartment But he was great! Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nanette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
We had a wonderful experience with this host. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake for Water Sports
Our family has always been “water people”. Our children were riding kneeboards before they could walk and dragging on the boom to eventually learn to barefoot. This lake and home provided the perfect setting to train the next generation of grandkids. The home was clean and well stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our host was very responsive and even notified us of early check in which gave us another full day of fun. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family getaway!! Beautiful home and views!
We had family from Oklahoma visiting for my son’s wedding, the home was perfect! There was a beautiful sunset view with a swing by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMAURYS P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot
The owner was very nice. Great get away spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away from it all
We had a great weekend here and loved the place and all its charm. The property manager was great and was fun to talk to about his barefoot waterskiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, lake and host
The house was just as represented. The property and lake was nice and quiet with very little activity except for some occasional water skiing - which was fun to watch. We really enjoyed the host (who lives adjacent to the house) and the neighbors. Good people.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Hosts
This was a very comfortable property to stay on. All one level, plenty of seating, inside and out. Beautiful views, very functional kitchen, and clean and well kept bedrooms and baths. The hosts were very friendly and informative. I would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Don was a very gracious host. We had an added bonus of a personal barefoot water skiing exhibition that he and a friend put on. We had a group of 7 seniors staying at the property as part of a golf trip to the Villages. The property met our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Suggestions to owners.
The rental wasn't quit what we expected but then going to an unknown (and this was our first), expectations are always high. The house was exactly what we needed - a place to sleep- my sister has a home in The Villages so that is where we spent most of our time. I may suggest that more cupboard and closet space be left empty for renters. We were there 9 days and I had lots of "stuff". And of course the microwave that didn't work and had no handle. That was OK with us since we didn't need to use it. And I should mention the bed we slept on had a waterproof mattress pad on it so was like sleeping in a plastic bag. Not so good. We had a wonderful visit to Florida and hope to return soon. HB
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

TJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Property had tons of parking. Plenty of room for boats.The house was spacious.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Don was super easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house fun!
Property was everything we needed. Great lake fun! Close to other fun locations
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mayra T., West Palm Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Need a place to stay with your family. This place is just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Great place to relax and enjoy the view. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021