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Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach!

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Property grounds
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Interior
Dining
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ocklawaha, FL
  • Place, Lake Weir
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Orange Blossom Opry
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ocklawaha

With a stay at this vacation home in Ocklawaha, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Ocala National Forest and Lake Weir. .This vacation home is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from The Villages Market Square and 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Silver Springs State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Weir - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Little Lake Weir - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Smith Lake - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 28 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪DJ and Gina's Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Del Encanto Food Truck - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 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.

Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach!


Charming lakefront getaway nestled on sought-after East Lake Weir, often dubbed a "Home away from Home" by vacationers! Please note, this property does not come with a dock. Start your days with a stunning sunrise over the tranquil lake while relaxing on the screened porch. Enjoy the array of amenities, including corn hole toss, a single-person kayak, a paddleboard, a paddleboat, and two hammocks for relaxation. Additionally, savor evening barbecues on the back patio with the gas grill while taking in the breathtaking sunsets over Lake Weir. Just a short stroll away, Gator Joe's restaurant Beach Bar & Grille offers drinks and live music every Friday through Sunday. Across the lake, Eaton's Beach Bar & Grille provides a mix of fine dining and beach bar atmosphere with live music. Conveniently located near major Orlando attractions, just an hour's drive away, and minutes from excellent dining options. The home is also a quick 15-minute drive to The Villages or Ocala. Lake Weir is renowned for bass, bluegill, and shellcracker fishing. Inside, find laundry facilities, a spacious pantry, and a fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of parking is available for vehicles and boat trailers.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 27

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: for an additional $100 nonrefundable deposit.

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
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
Safety features at this property include 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

Property is also known as

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Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly, great views, great owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a great beach, easy to relax and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Another Great Stay

We had another great vacation and have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

violet m.

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

Very nice place

Loved will be staying there again love the home very clean and nice
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The screened in back porch and outside with gorgeous views of Lake Weir made the house hard to match. Lots of room, great food nearby.... This is a great find. Joe was very responsive for any questions we had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

violet m.

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

Good place

I love the place and will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea H.

Great Property!

Such a great property! The beach was well kept, house was nice and clean and the owners were super accommodating! Overall great place to have a little get away!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Loved the house

Very nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shea H.

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

Nice Property!

Stayed for the second time, and we love it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lavonda H.

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

Great place

Really nice house and outdoor property. Loved the beach access to the lake and the view! Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Lake house

The whole family has fun on the water . fishing tubing swimming
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Lake life Lake Weir

Great week on the Lake, enjoyed the home, it had everything we needed. The lake was so relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

Family vacation

This was our 3rd year staying at this location. Love the tradition of coming here and the whole family has a blast. We will continue coming here for years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie C.

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

Great Vacation for Family

This was the first time staying at this location and we loved it. The house was dirty when we arrived but after speaking to the owners, they handled the situation like professionals. We stayed for the week, and it was perfect! Great location, beautiful beach area and plenty of room for 3 small families. We will definetly be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Really nice

Comfortable, relaxed, and responsive. The hosts were very nice. Ways to improve - more towels and stocked basics. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford C.

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

Nice place

We had a very nice stay. kids played in water. Screened in porch great place to hang out and look at lake. Good time.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david k.

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

Wonderful

We had the best time visiting Lake Weir. The house suited our family perfectly and had so many amenities. We loved the paddle board, kayak, and relaxing in the hammock. Definitely will want to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Review

The location was absolutely beautiful. It helped make our stay more enjoyable as we dealt with the loss of our mom.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sondra t.

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

Beautiful Spot on the Lake

We love coming to Lake Weir and this home did not disappoint. Beautiful sandy beach! The home had everything we needed and had plenty of room for the family to spread out. Would def recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn J.

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

Amazing Sunrise and Sunsets!

Enjoyed our visit, spent most of our time hanging out with family and friends and enjoying the lake and the views. From -15 in Chicago to 75 degrees was a bonus. The owners were helpful and friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marybeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice lake house

We were here for our daughter’s wedding so weren’t at the house much. It’s a bit run down but the beach and location were perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Y.

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

Awesome!!!

This house is awesome! It is always clean and neat. Owners Joe and Whitney are so sweet. This house and lake is our family's favorite by far.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T B.

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

Wonderful

Thank you so much for sharing your Lake House with my family. We loved the location and were blessed to make more wonderful memories with our grandchildren. 4 generations of fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

We'll be back

The experience was perfect. The house was a great fit for my family and I. It felt like a home. Everything we needed was included, plus a paddle boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

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

Comforts of Home

This was our 3rd year staying here! A week long vacation with family. It has all the comforts of home. Our days were spent on our boat, tubing, jet skiing, swimming & just relaxing on the screened porch. Already made reservations for next year! The owners were available if needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024