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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61225 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ocala, FL
  • Place, SummerGlenn Golf Club
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Marion Oaks Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Don Garlits Museum of Racing
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ocala

Located in Ocala, this vacation home is a 5-minute drive from SummerGlenn Golf Club and 6 minutes from Marion Oaks Library. .This vacation home is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Don Garlits Museum of Racing.

What's nearby

  • SummerGlenn Golf Club - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Marion Oaks Library - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Don Garlits Museum of Racing - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • 49th Ave Trailhead - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Florida Horse Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 26 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪China House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mi Tierra Mexican And Peruvian - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Merlin's Manor

Looking for a clean, quiet, and relaxing stay in SW Ocala? We’ve got you covered in a home that comfortably sleeps 6 guests and up to 3 dogs.

Relax in comfort at this newly constructed 3 bedroom 2 bath home in a quiet neighborhood, tucked away from the main roads. There’s plenty of room for your pups to romp around in the fully fenced yard.

We provide all of the necessities (shampoo, conditioner, soap, paper products) during your entire stay so you can focus on what you came here for. No need to hunt down toilet paper.

* All bedrooms have their own Roku TV
* Indoor Laundry Room with laundry detergent
* Kitchen fully stocked with pots, pans, silverware, dishes, etc.

*Home was purposely designed for cleanliness: easy-wipe surfaces, no carpet, no fabrics, & washable rugs. Furnished with brand new items. Complimentary, individually wrapped slippers and shoe covers offered at the door.

* Flexible booking options: 1 night-12 months. Longer stay discounts offered!

*If this home is not available for your full stay, check out our other listing that is only 7 min away! We might be able to accommodate you between the 2 homes.

* Dogs stay free! Up to 3 dogs & no weight restrictions,


STOPOVERS:
If traveling through the state and need a night to recharge, we are only 5 mi from I-75 (Exit 341).

WEDDINGS:
We’re close to several wedding venues and provide an iron and ironing board.

SWIMMING:
FAST ~ 16 mi. We provide beach towels.

SPRINGS: We have 6 pool noodles you can use!
Silver Springs ~ 25 mi
Rainbow Springs ~ 26 mi
Three Sisters Springs ~ 35 mi
Homosassa Springs ~ 38 mi

HORSES:
Florida Horse Park ~ 8 mi
World Equestrian Center ~ 20 mi

COMMUNITIES:
Oak Run ~ 7 mi
On Top of the World ~ 12 mi
The Villages ~ 20 mi

Guests have access to the entire home and backyard. No access to garage.

If an issue should arise, please reach out to us immediately. We live in the neighborhood and want to resolve any problem as soon as possible.

Quiet, residential neighborhood with walkable roads.

3 parking spots in driveway

We ask that you please remove shoes and enjoy the spa like slippers or shoe covers offered at the door.

This is a smoke free property. No smoking inside or outside in the yard.

Home has a security system that includes 4 outside cameras. They record once activated by motion and then they stop. It is there to protect the home and everything inside of it. Tampering with the home security system or outside cameras will result in immediate termination of guest's stay and any remaining nights will not be refunded.

Home is in a quiet neighborhood. Please respect the neighbors by limiting outside noise after dark. No parties.

Please keep dogs off of beds and the couch. We've provided many dog beds and blankets for them to comfortably sleep on.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,225 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Merlin's Manor Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lois S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Hosts checked in to see if we needed anything. Everything very clean and they stocked up on everthing we might need. The back yard was private and perfect for our dog.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was fantastic! Clean, well stocked, and the perfect yard for the dog to run. Having toiletries in the shower and coffee available were really icing on the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Great place to stay with kids

We had a wonderful experience, both with the cleanliness and the accommodations. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Comfy home

We had a GREAT stay . House was comfy and clean. Everything was provided for us.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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

Perfect for work location

Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 24 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith d.

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

Dog and Old Timer

Comfortable beds, great yard, excellent hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great place for family and furry ones

House was clean and as described. Big backyard and a HUGE dog crate available. Full kitchen allowed us to prepare meals easily. Love the attention to detail - the items available for the dogs were a very nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Great little house and very dog friendly!

Had to rent a house in Ocala for a less than favorable reason with my wife and two dogs. Property was conveniently located and perfectly set up for those traveling with pets, including a large back yard! Well appointed and decorated home.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Excellent place to rent.

All our necessities were met. They had toilet paper, coffee, creamer, paper towels, detergent , dish detergent. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

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

Very nice place.

Very nice replace. Traveling with my dog. This place really catered to traveling with your pet. Has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Wonderful Home …

The home was clean, in a quiet neighborhood, and well stocked with necessities. Very pet friendly with a large fenced yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill C.

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

Mr

Quiet neighborhood, well stocked, clean, owners were great
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

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

Cute home in a quiet neighborhood

House is set ups for families and those with pets. Host was accommidating and so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta H.

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

Perfect stay

We stayed here last year while in town for an event and we loved it so we booked again this year! Everything was perfect! Beautiful, comfortable and very clean! Great fenced backyard for our dog. Very convenient to the area. Great neighborhood. Quiet. Great communication with the owners if we had any questions, they responded immediately. Plan to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tadd S.

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

Tadd

Very cute. Super clean and well stocked with all you need and want to have a get away. Super dog friendly and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph n.

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

Cute new house

House is adorable, very clean and comfortable. The dogs loved the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Well equipped & clean

Everything was perfect ! Beds comfortable , kitchen equipped everything top notch ! Scored a 10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yashira L.

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

Ocala house

My family and I were looking for a quiet and spacious place to stay with the dogs, we found out this place amazing, clean with everything you need for long stays including for our dogs, they were very kind and attentive. We recommend 100% host and place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LARRY L.

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

Excellent

Host kept checking with us and brought things that we needed
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda L.

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

Tornado relief

Very clean; as a nurse it met all my standards! Yard was very hot; could use an umbrella, due to absolutely no shade.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Very nice

Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

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

Best Vrbo

The nicest, cleanest and most well thought out Vrbo I’ve ever stayed in. Thank you for the coffee and creamer in fridge!!! Love the make up towels and fans, noise machines, etc. enjoyed tv’s in every room and will dray again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Comfortable and Inviting

Our stay with Courtney in her beautiful and clean Ocala home was wonderful. She checked to see if we needed anything and made sure all was well. There are many sites and activities in the area and I was able to show my dogs at two different conformation shows nearby. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mari Jo R.

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

10 STARS!!!!! What a find!!!

If I could give it more than 5 stars I would!!! Absolutely perfect!!! Clean comfortable safe and great for dogs!!! Large fenced in yard with a potty station!! If I was staying again in Ocala I wouldn’t even look at any other rentals. That’s how perfect this house it. I cannot recommend it enough!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024