Casa Cascada is a destination, resort-style, private guest house set in a lush, tropical oasis with a natural swimming pool and waterfalls. Located in downtown DeLand’s Historic Garden District, it is an ideal hub from which to explore the endless attractions that DeLand and Central Florida have to offer. DeLand’s award-winning downtown, with historic structures dating back as far as the 1880s, is located midway between Daytona Beach and Orlando, being only thirty minutes in either direction. New Smyrna Beach, a Mecca for surfing and other water sports on Florida’s “Fun Coast”, is even closer. DeLand is also located close to various large springs and nature preserves, as well as the St. John’s River.
This listing is for the entire guesthouse comprising two units, one up and one down, connected with a winding outdoor stairway.
The Studio is the ground floor unit with a kitchenette and is wheelchair accessible. The curb-less shower has faux rock walls, and a living wall. The Studio can sleep up to four, with two people in the bedroom and two being on a sofa bed in the living room. To rent separately go here: https://t.vrbo.io/ENcNDCSLcRb.
The upstairs “Casita” is a full apartment with a separate bedroom accessible through an Indian temple portal. There is a full kitchen, laundry, and closet, dining area, and media room. The TV can swivel for viewing from the dining area. The bathroom in the Casita has a two-person soaking tub with a shower option. If you wish to rent the Studio or the Casita separately, they have their own separate listings. To rent the Casita by itself go here: https://t.vrbo.io/1PD03OMLcRb.
The natural swimming pool is fed from the Florida aquifer. The water is filtered through a water garden that functions as a biological filter, and run through a UV sanitizer before being aerated in the waterfalls. The pure, chemical-free water feels silky to the skin.
The building is quiet and safe, being on high ground and storm-proof with thick, reinforced concrete walls, floors and ceilings.
San Augustine, the oldest European-established continuously occupied city in the contiguous U.S., was founded by the Spanish in 1565. It’s an easy day trip from DeLand being only one hour’s drive.Orlando International Airport is also one hour away by car, but also accessible by light rail and bus. A bus terminal is two blocks away.
DeLand’s pedestrian friendly, award-winning downtown has 68 historic buildings, with its charming restaurants, sidewalk cafes, museums, antique stores, and other shops. The main street, one block from Casa Cascada, is periodically shut down for various art shows, parades, and other events. Every Friday night there is a farmer's market at Artisan Alley three blocks away, close to the historic Athen's theater. DeLand is known as "The Athens of Florida" because of Stetson University. It is also known as the skydiving capital of the country because of the versatile DeLand Airport and the excellent weather.
A tree-lined bicycle and pedestrian trail runs next to Casa Cascada connecting to Stetson University. Two blocks to the south is Earl Brown Park, with its small lake and fountains. Various art festivals and an annual fireworks display is held here every year. Stetson football and baseball stadiums are adjacent to the park.
