Title: Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549900/33549883/b4ed3be0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549900/33549883/273b8c8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549900/33549883/c7a5b32c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549900/33549883/b7fc5b01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549900/33549883/e2f5ff3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Island Lake Cottage, a beautiful and spacious redwood retreat that boasts incredible lake views. This marvelous escape has a large kitchen with gas range; dining, living, and family rooms overlooking the lake; new baths; laundry facilities; well-appointed furnishings. The dock is perfect for fishing and swimming while the canoe offers relaxation on the water. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71580 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy This beautiful, spacious, redwood cottage sits on incredible Island Lake about 2 miles out side of the unincorporated community of Orange Springs. Set on a perfect, private lake lot, the property consists of the large main house, a spacious guest house, carport, dock, boat house, and patio. Great lake views, old live oak trees with Spanish moss, and a lake breeze describe this picturesque environment. Completely renovated in 2011, this marvelous retreat has a large kitchen with gas range; dining, living, and family rooms overlooking the lake; new baths; laundry facilities; well-appointed furnishings; and more. The main house sleeps 7. If you rent the optional guest house (2 persons), the property can accommodate a total of 9. The dock is terrific for fishing and the lake is great for swimming. 80 feet of shoreline awaits you. There is a canoe, charcoal grill, picnic table, and fire pit for relaxing outdoors. As well, I have 2 other lake houses nearby if this one seems too large. The property sits ideally between the cities of Ocala, Gainesville, and Palatka, each with its own distinct character. Ocala is home to: Elegant Horse Country and Farms National Ocala National Forest Silver Springs Park is located Central Florida Community College Gainesville is home to: The University of Florida Santa Fe Community College Shans University Hospital The Veterans Hospital Palatka is home to: The St. Johns River Fun Restaurants on the water Closeness to East Coast Beaches OTHER LAKE OPTIONS: Check out my two other lakefront properties on the next lake over. These other 2 are next door to each other on separate acres. Ideal to rent just one cottage or for a large family gathering by leasing both. Listing/ Property IDs: 127321 and 117133. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### 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 ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking on terrace and screened porch; not inside. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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: 1,580 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34552300/34552283/78ca8b95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest -With Canoe, Lifejackets and Grill! 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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 On-site 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 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Island Lake Redwood Cottage Relax Swim Fish Ski Enjoy ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.48352%2C-81.97728&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_jIk9YdQwtNM-JX_uNKdA_-olj0=) Fort McCoy, FL #### What's nearby - Rodman Reservoir - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Orange Springs Park - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles - Putnam Lakes Preserve - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles - Orange Creek Restoration Area - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles - The Orange Shop - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles #### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Orange Springs Restaurant And Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hog Valley Civic Center - ‬41 min drive - ‪Pig Pen Saloon - ‬36 min drive - ‪Ivie's Country Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hog Valley saloon - ‬36 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-out at Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Orange Springs Park and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Rodman Reservoir. Clear Lake and Lake Lucy are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy Reviews 10 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 86 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie M. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always a great time We have been staying at one of Ed’s properties for many years. Everything is always perfect. We will back next year! ##### Kristie M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Melanie D. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very peaceful ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/569de662-1d39-42ab-93fd-0b2757a1511f-1749566014319.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3630bf31-0696-4ae4-874e-93cc7e063db3-1749566014742.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melanie D. Stayed 9 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry L. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend I celebrated my 70th with family and that live in Island Lake! It’s a great location for me and it’s a beautiful setting. The house is clean comfortable and inviting. The process of renting couldn’t have been easier. Thank you for a perfect weekend! ##### Larry L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine O. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always a Good Time We stay here quite a bit since we have family around the lake. It’s a great central spot for us. ##### Kristine O. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen H. 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Enjoyed our stay on the lake. Exactly what we were looking for. ##### Karen H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy H. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy lake cabin Everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the host was very responsive and proactive in making sure we got checked in on and had everything we needed. ##### Stacy H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elly T. 18 Jun 2018 #### Awesome Great staycation getaway. Place was beautiful inside and right on the lake - felt like we were up north :-) ##### Elly T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M., New Haven 22 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location w/Private Beach All Amenities For Peaceful Getaway Location was quite. Water toys included kids had fun time canoeing/swimming on private beach. Will stay here again. ##### Michael M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan N. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island Lake Top notch, as always. ##### Ryan N. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah D. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax and Decompose The lake house is something of a fairytale. Hugh trees with Spanish moss, an adorable home, and a spectacular view right on the lake. It’s located in the country so you can relax and get a piece of mind. ##### Deborah D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie M. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great End of Summer Vacation My family and I are frequent visitors to the Redwood Cottage and always have a great time. The weather was great and the fishing right off the dock was amazing. Ed has always been a great host. We have booked with him for at least 15 years. ##### Kristie M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan N. 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### love lake life Loved everything about this place. Clean, peaceful, well appointed. Nice lake. Beautiful live oak trees. Host, Ed, was amazing. ##### susan N. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael U. 4 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will return We enjoyed our stay. Thanks Ed ##### Michael U. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn W. 6 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing and there were some of our group that backed out so it was just 3 of us Very good ##### Carolyn W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke B. 11 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful remote lake property Our stay was great! The backyard is beautiful and we enjoyed canoeing and fishing! House was great and we all enjoyed it. Our one negative was the smell of the water was really bad so bring plenty of your own! We would stay again! ##### Brooke B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonia R. 5 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing lake view home Thank you Ed. Our family enjoyed our stay. Your home is wonderfully appointed. Great views from the living room. We enjoyed the cool evenings by the fire pit. ##### Sonia R. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer C., NEW PORT RICHEY 24 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing family getaway!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the lake house! The house had everything we needed and then some! Ed was amazing to work with and communicated immediately. We most definitely will be back!!! The kids old and young enjoyed the lake so much. Thank you again for the wonderful vacation!!! ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 21 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway This is the second time I have rented from this owner. It is set perfectly on a lake and made us feel like we were on a true vacation from everything. The neighbors aren't close, but close enough that you don't feel too isolated. The home was clean and had everything provided that we needed. I hope to be back at some point! ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G., Bradenton, FL 27 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pictures don't do this justice! We had an amazing time at the lakefront house. The host literally thought of everything for any renter, and the photos don't do the place justice. Plenty of space, clean, and an amazing view. Our pup really loved the fenced yard, too. We definitely plan to come back again in the future! ##### David G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Red house I cannot say enough about this property. After we got there we went to the back porch and everything just drifted away. And Ed responded right away with any questions. We will most definitely be back ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Theresa C. 11 Dec 2018 #### Breath Taking The home is even more beautiful in person. The view of the lake is gorgeous. The home is large enough to spread out and still feel cozy. The yard was where we spent most of our time hanging by the firepit and kayaking was very enjoyable. Plenty of room for parking since we had adult children meeting us there. Thank you for the use of your home. ##### Theresa C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane C. 6 Sept 2018 #### Can’t wait to go back! We went with our dogs for Labor Day weekend and knew it was going to be awesome. It was exactly as we expected. Super relaxing and so gorgeous. Can’t believe I found this lake in Florida so close to home. We swam to the island, floated on water floats, watched everyone going by boating, tubing, skiing, etc. the yard was nice and big for outdoor games and the dogs. We took the canoe around the lake. We grilled out and had smores on the fire pit. The house was very comfortable. We want to come back and bring friends. Planning to return very soon!! Thanks Ed! ##### Diane C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorelle A., Chicago, IL. 60448 5 Mar 2013 #### Lake front serenity with all the comforts of home This comfortable, clean and modern lakefront cabin exceeded my expectations. Ed, the owner was fantastic. He clearly loves the area and wants his guests to enjoy it too. He provided us with great ideas for activities and restaurants. He called during our stay to make sure all was well. We kayaked the nearby rivers every day and each one was beautiful, and clear with plenty of birds and wildlife. Where else can you kayak a crystal clear river and observe monkeys in a natural habitat? There is plenty of room in this home and the fenced yard would be great for dog owners. The community is warm and friendly. One night we ate dinner at Ft McKoy community center. Home cooked food for $6.00 and the money went to a good cause as well. I would recommend the rental without hesitation. ##### Dorelle A. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alesia G. 18 Sept 2012 #### Simply a beautiful place! This is a very clean and beautiful cottage. We rented both the cottage and the guest house. There were five adults and four very large dogs and no one got their toes stepped on. We went to the rope swing a couple of times and to Salt Springs. Rode for hours through the country. We canoed and swam around the lake all day and night, cooked every night on the BBQ. Ed’s staff made sure we had plenty of wood for the fire pit where we cooked smores and just hung out and did a lot of talking and laughing. I also took a volleyball/badmittin game and there was plenty of room in the yard. The dogs swam and ran around playing and we didn’t have to worry about them getting out onto the road. No one, not even the dogs wanted to leave. Thank you Ed and your staff for making this a vacation to remember. We WILL be returning to this lovely place. ##### Alesia G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene F. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous FL Lake Stay We were all very pleased upon arrival to see this beautiful property. The cabin is well appointed, clean, has a fantastic view with an open feel of surrounding windows. Gorgeous oaks with their Spanish moss abounding. The kids & dog enjoyed playing in the lake daily, canoeing around & just having outdoor fun. We brought bikes but didn't use them since the neighborhood doesn't have sidewalks & folks drive fast. Fishing off the dock was just what we wanted. The yard is fenced along 3 sides to the water, there is some gap by the gate(s) if your dog would consider running/swimming off you will have to watch them. There are motor boats in this lake with some noise but it is overall peaceful. My older 2 kids stayed on the bunk beds in the den with the TV (YouTube only available unless you have other subscriptions). This room is nice for family relaxing with comfortable furniture, only no door for those staying in it for privacy. One child in the guest room slept comfortably. Master bedroom is nice, some sag in the bed had us switching places after a couple days. The main bathroom has a walk-in shower & a tub in the master. Everything is labeled for easy use, there is most anything you need in the kitchen, nice washer/dryer. Plenty of towels. A Dollar G is a couple miles away for most food/sundries, but not a full grocery. Need charcoal for BBQ. Good wifi access. Few bugs, especially for FL by a lake. Need to transport trash to recycling center yourself. Beautiful & will return! ##### Irene F. 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