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Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, large windows with shutters, a sofa set, a television, and a dining table. - Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! (Ft McCoy)
A covered porch with a view of a lake and trees. - Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! (Ft McCoy)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view of greenery. - Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! (Ft McCoy)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher. There is a window with a view of trees and a body of water. - Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! (Ft McCoy)
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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!

  • Absolutely stunning lakefront home (one of my 3 available to you) sits on 300 feet of shoreline on Miles Kale Lake in northeast Marion County (between Ocala, Gainesville, & Palatka) near Orange Springs, FL. Incredible renovations were recently completed including a fantastic addition. The Great Room of the house, built in 1949, sports beautiful tongue and groove wood paneling and a beamed ceiling. The new addition includes a convenient large gourmet, dine-in kitchen, a spacious laundry/pantry, a new full bath, and a fabulous screened porch overlooking the lake. Large Pella picture windows allow viewing the lake while cooking, dining, and relaxing. This tranquil lake retreat is minutes from the Ocala National Forest, numerous springs, the Ocklawaha River, and the charming towns of McIntosh and Micanopy. The dock is great for fishing and the lake for swimming. Miles Kale Lake is about 40 acres. Check out my other homeaway lake places -- listings 117133 and 910353.


    Activities & Attractions: Tranquility, views, relaxation; swimming, fishing, boating -- sandy bottom, spring-fed lake; snorkeling in the springs; using nearby rivers (Oklawaha, St. John's); Silver Springs Amusement Center; University of Florida & Central Florida Community College; Ocala Horse Farms; McIntosh 1890's Days; Micanopy artist town; easy drive to either coast (Daytona or Cedar Key); Disney - 2 hours.

    The house has new, outstanding mattresses in the bedrooms: a Supplepedic Memory Foam mattress, and a new Serta Pillow-top comfort mattress. The trundle bed in the sleeping alcove makes two twin beds and has two new single regular mattresses.
    To accommodate a seventh person, there is a twin mattress under the queen bed in the master BR. It can be moved to the living room.

    Other Lake Options: I have two other lake cottages. One is next door on its own acre. It is homeaway listing/Property ID 117133. This allows guests the option of having large groups or reunions close by to enjoy being with one another. I have rented both cottages for this type of gathering many times. Then, on the next lake over, big Island Lake, I have another fabulous home in the woods: homeaway listing/property ID 910353. It is a fantastic 2BR/2BA large redwood cottage with the option of a guest house on the same property. This retreat sleeps up to 9 comfortably. It too has a dock and boat house.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outdoors & on screened porch; not inside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Discuss with Owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors & on screened porch; not inside

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Discuss with Owner
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
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

About the area

Located in Fort McCoy, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and Rodman Reservoir, while Micanopy Historical Society Museum and Ocala Civic Theater are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Fort McCoy travel guide
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Ft McCoy, FL

What's nearby

  • A clear blue water body surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.
    Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    54 min drive - 82.0 km
  • An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.
    University of Florida
    56 min drive - 66.7 km
  • A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    59 min drive - 68.4 km
  • Island Lake
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    49 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Orange Springs Restaurant And Grill
    9 min drive
  • Hog Valley Civic Center
    42 min drive
  • Hog Valley saloon
    37 min drive
  • Ivie's Country Cafe
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill!?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Rodman Reservoir and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from The Orange Shop. Lake Kerr and Flamingo Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was away from the hustle of town very peaceful and quiet. Has everything you need to enjoy that feeling of being home. Nice and clean with a great view of the lake went kayaking during the day and enjoyed the quiet sunsets in the evening lots of room inside and out.
Beautiful view of lake from house
Lake nice and quiet
Huge kitchen
Lots of light during the day with a screened porch
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway!

The cottage was great and appreciated that it was clean! The space worked perfect for our family of three - and the dog loved it too. Thanks for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as advertised!

My family and in-laws gathered for a three day weekend for my daughter's sixth birthday and the place was great! Very clean, lots of space, and the canoe/outside area was very nice to have. Definitely going to try and book this location again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem!

This cottage is comfortable and beautiful! Whoever designed its renovation took care to keep the charming feel of the original bones. The pond was so peaceful. We truly fell in love with the property and it was hard to leave to head home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off roading

Very clean and organized. Check was so simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Too Short

The property was clean and comfortable. We were in the area to attend an wedding. It would have be nice if we could had a few more days to enjoy the property and do a little fishing. Great little place to go and do a little relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best weekend getaway ever

The house was more immaculate in person, pictures did not do it justice once we were there. We arrived at dark so we didn't get a good view until the next day when we woke up, but it was breathtaking. Definitely our best stay yet, cannot wait to revisit in the future. Clean and comfy, cozy house with a lot of useful amenities offered. I would give 10 stars if I could
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House with a view

Overall, we really enjoyed our month-long stay. Its pretty centrally located between Ocala, Gainsville and St. Augustine, so plenty of day trips available. Don't miss Silver Springs State Park and the new World Equestrian Center in Ocala! The cabin is cozy and roomy. The screened porch facing the lake is wonderful. Beds are great. Couch and chairs in living room not so much. We would stay again
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and the house were great. Enjoyed my stay here..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family needs. Beautiful property. Owner was ver accommodating and helpful. Place was as described. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family has a small dog and they appreciated being able to have Kali with them! The lake view is fabulous and we enjoyed the screened in porch. Charcoal grill works too! We were grateful to receive the welcoming messages from Ed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. We really enjoyed how quiet it was and the privacy. Great view, great lawn and fenced yard for our dog was fantastic. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Place Ever

Great location and accommodations were better than advertised. We stay at several VRBO properties over the years and this was the best.
Stayed 61 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a pleasure

Annual stay for me and my family, great friendly neighborhood and very clean / neat property. Always a pleasure to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome view

Great experience would highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We highly recommend this place!

We have stayed at the green and red house and had an awesome experience. We loved every single thing from these two places. If you want to have a really good time this is the place to stay. We are looking foorward to go back pretty soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country Getaway

Wonderful lakefront property with all the amenities for a country getaway including fishing, canoeing and evening campfires.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter getaway

Amazing place. The pictures do not show it justice because is is so much more than that! Great communication with host. Hope to go back again .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay

Was exactly as described. Had a local concert to attend so wasn’t able to take advantage of place but enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, relaxing spot

Love this location on a lake in the forest. It's so quiet and relaxing. The screen porch is lovely, and the kitchen is fantastic to cook in. We spent 2 months here, and we didn't want to leave, lol.
Stayed 52 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation!

We loved this lake house and will definitely be back! Our dogs enjoyed the run of the lake and yard. Our kids loved swimming in the lake. The canoes were nice to use and the house was clean and had everything we needed! Thanks for sharing this beautiful spot with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great updated property in a quiet setting.

The house was a pleasant surprise. Nicely updated on the inside. Had access to a canoe which was great. The biggest thing for us was dog friendly. Very nice relaxing weekend which was exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Green house on the lake

Very comfortable, clean and relaxing vacation. Private and quiet l. It has everything and more that you need! Would recommend to others as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023