Title: Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96312269&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly ## Photo gallery for Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly (Ocklawaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96320000/96312300/96312269/w906h683x59y0-f0206d52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football - Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly (Ocklawaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96320000/96312300/96312269/w904h683x60y0-fe6ba6a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football - Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly (Ocklawaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96320000/96312300/96312269/w906h683x59y0-ca34d017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly (Ocklawaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96320000/96312300/96312269/w906h683x59y0-25f6160c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly (Ocklawaha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96320000/96312300/96312269/w905h683x59y0-9bb2c331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this spacious and comfortable pool home in a quiet family neighborhood, perfect for family vacations. Unwind by the beautiful gas fireplace, or soak up some Florida sunshine in the private backyard with a screen-enclosed pool, hot tub, and cornhole game. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Poolside Family Retreat- Near the Springs & Ocala National Forest. Pet friendly In the heart of Ocklawaha, this cozy house is located near the beautiful Ocala National Forest. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a cozy living room, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure. Prepare delectable meals in the fully stocked kitchen, equipped with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances and utensils. Enjoy your culinary creations at the dining table, or step outside and fire up the grill for a delightful alfresco dining experience. When it's time to unwind, take advantage of the free WiFi and the soothing fireplace, or catch up on laundry with the in-home washer and dryer. Retreat to the comfortable bedrooms and wake up refreshed, ready to explore the nearby Lake Weir and Silver Springs State Park. This property offers the perfect blend of convenience and natural beauty, making it the ideal destination for your next vacation. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### 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 - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - 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 - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Foosball table - Cycling nearby - Jet skiing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1674700/1674683/508ae610.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silver Springs - 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts ## About the area Located in Ocklawaha, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Orange Blossom Opry and Appleton Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Uncle Donald's Farm and Reilly Arts Center. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Don Garlits Museum of Racing are also worth visiting. Jet skiing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. 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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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline C. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day get away We booked this property to enjoy the local springs on Labor Day and enjoy a get away for our family. The host was fantastic and friendly! The house was immaculate and just as pictured! We enjoyed the pool, some fun board games and just overall much needed downtime. Highly recommend as the springs were only 30 minutes away! ##### Jacqueline C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Frances s. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Horse heaven This place is definitely made for families. The pool, game area, room to move around, etc. If you’re interested at all in seeing horses or showing your children then this is the place because they are all over. Silver springs park is a great hiking area with many food places in Ocala. ##### Frances s. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen B. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun Vacation Our family (6 adults and a baby) had a wonderful time in Ocklawaha. This location is quiet and out of the way yet only 30 minutes from shopping and restaurants. We ordered a couple of pizzas and had a great pool day after a couple of hours “in town”. The hosts also provided lots of board games and a mini pool table with ping pong. I loved the fact that the host had the pool toys already inflated as well. They went above our expectations and we were very comfortable!! Great property for a family getaway! ##### Kathleen B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Owen B. 27 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### R and R Very nice stay. Melissa was awesome. We will come back again ##### Owen B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richie B. 18 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ocala We enjoyed staying to attend our grandsons first birthday party in ocala ##### Richie B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla Y. 22 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Very nice. ##### Carla Y. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ---