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Gator Cove offers a cozy 2-bedroom retreat with a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, and smart TV. Located near Black Hammock Adventures, enjoy 20% off airboat rides and explore nearby Oviedo's shopping and dining scene. With pet-friendly accommodations (dogs only) and private parking in the driveway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.

  • ✔ 2BR / 1BA • Sleeps 4
    ✔ Peaceful cottage near Lake Jesup
    ✔ Perfect for couples & small families

    • Fully equipped kitchen
    • Private parking
    • Quiet, nature-filled setting

    Next door to to Black Hammock (airboats, dining, wildlife)
    ~20 mins to UCF • ~40 mins to Orlando attractions

    • Self check-in (keyless entry)
    • Door code sent before arrival

    • Available 8am–8pm (call/text)
    • Help with:
    – Questions
    – Local recommendations
    – Stay support

    🚨 24/7 emergency assistance

    🌴 Near Black Hammock & Lake Jesup
    • Wildlife, nature, scenic views

    🎉 Nearby attractions:
    • Airboat rides (20% off discount available)
    • Black Hammock Restaurant (10% off Dining)

    📍Distance to:
    • Hwy 417 – 5 min
    • Publix – 10 min
    • Shopping – 15 min
    • UCF – 20 min
    • Boombah Sports – 20 min
    • Orlando attractions – ~40 min
    • Winter Park – 30 min
    • Orlando Speedway – 30 min
    • Daytona Beach – ~1 hr

    ✔ Quiet, non-touristy location

    🔑 Full cottage access

    Includes:
    • All indoor spaces
    • Kitchen + living area
    • Bedrooms + bathroom

    🚗 Private driveway parking

    📹 Outdoor cameras only

    🏠 Layout
    • Single-level cottage
    • Simple, open layout

    🛏 Bedrooms
    • 2 bedrooms
    • Sleeps up to 4 guests

    🛁 Bathroom
    • 1 full bathroom
    • Towels + essentials provided

    🍽 Kitchen
    • Fully equipped
    • Pots, pans, dishes, utensils
    • Drip coffee maker (bring coffee)

    🛋 Living Area
    • Comfortable seating
    • Relaxed, easy space to unwind

    🌴 Outdoor
    • Quiet surroundings
    • Close to lake & nature

    ✔ Ideal for a peaceful getaway

    🛍️ Starter Supplies Provided
    • paper towels
    • toilet paper
    • 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 or for additional supplies

    🚗 Private driveway parking

    • Easy access to Hwy 417
    • Short drive to Oviedo & Orlando

    🚕 Uber / Lyft available

    🚌 Public transit ~1 mile away


    🚫 No parties or events
    🔇 Quiet area – respect neighbors
    • 1 visiting guest per reserved guest allowed; no overnight visitors without approval

    🐶 Pets: $50 fee (no cats)
    🚭 No smoking ($200 fee if violated)

    🚗 Parking:
    • Up to 2 vehicles included
    • Fees for extra vehicles, trucks, RVs, trailers

    🔌 No EV charging

    🧾 Required before check-in:
    • Pre-arrival form
    • Signed rental agreement

    ⏰ 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
    - Cancellation refunds (if applicable) will be issued less any credit card processing fees

    👪 🐊 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 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
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Only toilet tissue is to be flushed...ABSOLUTELY NO feminine products or wipes.
NO parties. Guests staying in the home may host 1 visiting guest each
All accommodations are non-smoking

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Lake Jesup and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Overlook Park. Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park and Trotwood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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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. 54 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alyson H.

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

Family Time

Adult kids live near UCF so for my birthday rented this property. Loved the location away from business around UCF.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne G.

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

Just Like Home

Great experience. Perfect place for our extended family. Very comfortable. Well done! Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Pamela S.

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

Peace and quiet!

We had an excellent stay at the Cottage! It is located on a very quiet street and all that we needed was provided. The host is wonderful and VERY communicative. Beds are comfortable and the living area is welcoming. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great For Large Family Gathering

We rented both this cottage and the adjacent larger house for a recent family event in the area. We had a total of 13 people ranging in age from one to ninety. Everyone was very comfortably accommodated. Communication with the host was easy. The houses are comfortably and thoughtfully furnished. I highly recommend this rental, especially if you have a large group to accommodate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

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

Off the beaten path in Orlando

I really enjoyed my stay at the Black Hammock Cottage. I was looking for a peaceful place to stay close to Orlando so I could visit my son. It was outside of the city, but close enough to get to anything we needed like restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores. The place was clean and stocked with what we needed when we arrived. I also visited the bar on the 4th of July and enjoyed watching the fireworks at multiple locations across the lake. We did eat at the restaurant one day for lunch and they were extremely friendly and the food was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Peaceful and perfect

This little cottage is absolutely beautiful the details such as granite and the appliances , the backyard views it’s all amazing. The air conditioner works really well and that’s important in Florida of course but it’s on a dead end road and it’s just very peaceful with ample parking a very safe walk to the front door.. another thing the blackout blinds and drapes make the room so you can sleep at anytime of the day or night. It’s amazing I love this place I will stay again. We will stay again. Bowdie and Jenx
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherri W.

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

Sweet & Cozy

My husband and I just stayed here for the weekend. It was exactly what the write up said online, the cottage was sweet and cozy. Cleanliness: the bathroom could have used a little bit more attention to detail, other than that everything else was very clean. The property: The cottage is definitely remote. We were the only ones staying in that particular area. All the other houses and cottages were empty. The grounds of the cottage were pretty, the grass immediately around the cottage was cut, but it would’ve been nice if the entire lot was cut to be able to sit out back and really enjoy the view without looking at high grass. The beds: We stayed in back bedroom which was nice and had a door out to the patio. The mattress was not as firm as we would have liked it but it also wasn’t hateful. Communication: Joel & Christina were very nice to deal with (via message). They were always very quick to get back to me. The check-in process: Very easy. I was sent a message within two hours of checking in with all the information needed, from Wi-Fi password to the front door code. It was perfect for our weekend getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy K.

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

All was well until…

Staying by the lake in early February was very quiet. I don’t know if it would be as quiet in the height of summer. There is ample parking but it is shared with the larger house next door. There is also quite a long sidewalk to the front door if you are carrying things in. The main room has two comfortable couches and both bedrooms are a nice size with very comfortable beds. There are big closets but no dressers. The kitchen has full size appliances, but was lacking in some cooking items. There were no sheet pans or microwaveable cooking dishes. My problem came with the “starter supplies” which was in the listing. We had one garbage bag for the kitchen. I was told at 9 pm after we emptied the garbage that only “starter supplies” were stocked and they had no extras that could be brought to us. So, bring kitchen trash bags, dishwasher pods, paper towels, leftover containers, teaspoons (there are two) toilet paper (there were two rolls), hand soap and wash cloths (there was one). I was also disappointed that there wasn’t a view of the lake from the cottage, but the Black Hammock restaurant and bar is a short walk and has a lovely view from the back where you can watch the sunset.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Clean and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

4th of July Holiday

Came to enjoy 4th of July with family and friends. We took an enjoyable air boat ride at Black Hammock. Enjoyed the food trucks and entertainment and fireworks at Winter Springs Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro R.

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

Happy time

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

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

wedding trip

It was great staying next door to my brother and his family. Very nice being close to my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

As was advertised

Loved staying at this VRBO. It was exactly as described. Will most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

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

As advertised- very comfortable!

The property had everything we needed and was quiet and peaceful. The decor is updated and modern. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Provided my feedback directly to the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie B.

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

Nice house, marred by bad weather.

We enjoyed the layout. Liked the proximity to the Black Hammock.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Perfect city house in a country like setting

The house was wonderful. It was very clean and new, exactly as explained. I will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Relaxing

Nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

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

Nice little cottage

This was a nice little cottage. It was clean and the directions were clear to get there. The internet was in and out most of the weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it

The house and location were awesome. It was very remote and very beautiful. We had one issue with the dryer not working but the owner was very responsive and tried to resolve it.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolene T.

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

Great Place for a Romantic Getaway!

The Gator Cove Cottage was a great place for my wife and I to get away for a 3 day weekend together. The open floor plan between the kitchen and living room was really nice. There was easily enough room for another couple to have stayed in the other bedroom. The views out the windows were beautiful. We ate dinner at the Black Hammock on Saturday and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We would gladly stay here again and would recommend this property to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roxann W.

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

Relaxing quiet getaway

It was a nice relaxing quiet getaway. The restaurant and bar has just reopened from the hurricanes so food was limited and not so good. We were under the impression there would be a New Years Eve party with a DJ at the bar and that did not happen. But as far as the accomidations they were great and the host was attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

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

Great place

This was just as described. Very clean and quiet surroundings. We were there for 3 weeks. The only thing I would suggest isa small or stick vacuum for cleaning. 3 weeks is long to go without the floors being vacuumed. A broom is not enough. Otherwise thank you so much for a beautiful vacation
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute cottage, perfect for our family

We loved the home and location. The only concern we had was that the toilet was broken, causing it to run constantly. We reached out to the property Manager but didn’t get a response until the morning we were leaving. Because the toilet was running, we had a horrible sulfur smell from all the running water throughout the house. It was pretty unbearable and it was hard to feel clean after showering because of it . If the issue had been corrected when we called, the house would have received 5 stars. We absolutely loved everything else about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020