Title: Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12. Villa in Oviedo with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12. ![Exterior - Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12. (Oviedo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26470000/26460200/26460198/06e58377.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels - Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12. 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(Oviedo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26470000/26460200/26460198/1b161474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Gator Palace, situated on serene acres in Oviedo, Florida, offers a spacious two-story villa perfect for large families. With free Wi-Fi and smart TV entertainment options like Netflix and Hulu available to all guests. Enjoy the full kitchen with necessary appliances including a washer/dryer and receive 20% off airboat rides at Black Hammock Airboat Rides. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. Sleeps 12. Great for large families! Spacious, quiet 5 bedroom 4 bathroom 2-story villa with an upstairs loft in Oviedo, Florida, available 365 days a year. Close to Black Hammock Airboat Rides and Adventures near beautiful Lake Jesup. Has enough room to comfortably sleep 12 people, bring the whole family! 3000 square feet on 5 acres for an enjoyable stay with enough space for all. Is dog-friendly for approved dogs with pet fee. Need more space? Rent the additional cottage on-site (2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Gator Cottage) ! Home includes free wifi and a smart tv for watching all of your favorite series on Netflix, Hulu, and more! Gator Palace is fully furnished including sheets, blankets, pillows, towels for use in the house, and toilet paper. This home features all the necessary appliances including a washer and dryer for guests to do laundry. As an added bonus, when you stay in this home you will receive 20% off your airboat ride, 10% off restaurant dining, and 2-4-1 margaritas in the Lazy Gator Bar at Black Hammock. \--------------------------------------------------- Boat Slip available for 20$/day only ! \--------------------------------------------------- Nearby: Black Hammock <1 mile Sanford airport 20 minutes Orlando airport 30 minutes New Symrna Beach 55 minutes Cocoa Beach 1 hour Disney World 40 minutes Sea World 40 minutes Universal Studios 40 minutes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM $50 Early Check-In or Late Check-Out if available Parking included for up to 4 vehicles. Additional vehicles subject to fee. Trailer parking additional All accommodations are non-smoking Credit cards accepted Accessible 24/7 Please note that there is a $200 taxable cleaning fee. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis, please reach out to the Property Manager for approval. If approved, pets are subject to an additional fee. A $1500 security deposit or damage protection insurance is required A license plate number is required for all guests vehicles staying at the home during the reservation. Parking is included for up to 4 vehicles. Additional vehicles, trailers, and RVs subject to extra fee. Check out our other rentals in the same area!: Gator Mansion - 6bd/5bth Sleeps 12 - HA-7262694 Gator Nest - 3bd/2bth Sleeps 6 - HA-4105885 Gator Den - 3bd/2bth Sleeps 6 - HA-3905540 Gator Cottage - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-4672288 Gator Cove - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-7390575 Gator Lodge - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-4721513 Gator Hole - 2bd/1.5bth Sleeps 4 - HA-7652354 Gator Manor - 6bd/6bth Sleeps 12 - HA-2951368 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Hulu - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 3,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34019000/34018945/91445f64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gator Mansion: Spacious 6-bedroom, 5-bath home, sleeps 12\. 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Guests staying in the home may host 1 visiting guest each. All accommodations are non-smoking ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Brand New 4-bathroom Home Gator Palace House Oviedo Brand New 4-bathroom Home Gator Palace Oviedo 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Gator 5-bedroom 4-bathroom Home - Gator Palace Villa 5-bedroom 4-bathroom Home - Gator Palace Oviedo 5-bedroom 4-bathroom Home - Gator Palace Villa Oviedo 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Gator 5-bedroom 4-bathroom Home - Gator Palace Villa 5-bedroom 4-bathroom Home - Gator Palace Oviedo Brand New 5 bedroom 4 bathroom Home Gator Palace 5-bedroom 4-bathroom Home - Gator Palace Villa Oviedo 2ae59103-50a1-4e96-a361-f8cf859b46ce ## About the area Located in Oviedo, this villa is in a rural area. Sanford Museum and Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Castaway Creek and Congo River Golf - East Orlando. Firkin and Kegler Family Entertainment Center and Fort Mellon Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Oviedo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oviedo.dx142675) [View more Villas in Oviedo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oviedo-Villas.d142675-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C28.70327%2C-81.20622&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sFxwKfZt_GaEEoiX1ypwFAz3td4=) Oviedo, FL ### What's nearby - ![Panoramic view of aerial view of University of Central Florida campus in Orlando.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034977/90f48cab-989c-43ce-8448-367789754557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Central Florida 15 min drive \- 9.0 miles - ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347698/06ae0091-59b6-4929-bcdd-175b32d4910c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Universal Orlando Resort 40 min drive \- 32.4 miles - ![Central Florida showing rides and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048177/6bf4c5fb-1002-4324-b44d-335e930a4f87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Universal Studios Florida 41 min drive \- 32.2 miles - ![Orange County Convention Center showing modern architecture and theater scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034972/4d1aece6-6b29-439a-9cc1-4491599eb1c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Orange County Convention Center 45 min drive \- 35.8 miles - Lake Jesup 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Getting around - Sanford Station 24 min drive - Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - The Food Factory 8 min drive - Dragon City 8 min drive - Oviedo Bowling Center 7 min drive - Sonic Drive-In 8 min drive - The Pinball Lounge 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gator Palace: Stylish 5-bedroom, 4-bath home, with upstairs loft. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 36 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a great spot. It’s quiet and out in the country but you can quickly be to downtown Oviedo.and it’s about a half from the airport. There is a nice restaurant and bar not too far away about a five minute walk Lake Jesup is beautiful. You can catch an airboat ride or go over hiking at the lake Jesup conservation area trailhead about 5 miles away. ##### Michael R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael P. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was as perfect as it seemed online. The flat is just perfect! Kitchen is compact and contains everything one needs. The beds are comfortable; bathroom and terrace are excellent. Location is incredible.(Joel) He went way beyond to make our long-weekend comfortable and memorable. ##### Michael P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob P. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property in nice neighborhood Worked well for our team. Lots of room for teenagers to lay around ##### Rob P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa S. 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place! This place was perfect! Exactly as pictured - even better!! We stayed for a family wedding and could not be happier with the size and layout of the house and the property location in regards to all major attractions in Central Florida! The place was immaculate and well-stocked! The rooms were very comfortable and big - the many bathrooms were so nice. Next door is a gator attraction with a pub and gift shop - highly highly recommend - especially the boat tours!! We would DEFINITELY stay here again! ##### Theresa S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary H. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home The house was spacious and the locations of the bedrooms offered plenty of privacy. ##### Mary H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louann H. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing properties and flexibility! This review is actually for Gator Manor, as we upgraded prior to our stay. The property managers were so flexible in helping us do so, and were so gracious in providing accommodations for me and my family. We were able to host a small gathering for family during my wedding weekend, and got so many compliments on the property. It is truly a beautiful house and highly recommend to those who need to host larger family gatherings. ##### Louann H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jared s. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gator paradise We stayed at the gator palace and used our gator tags to hunt. Right by the ramp we went out and got two good size gators. House was great, host was great, very relaxing time. ##### jared s. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittney B. 4 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed Rented for my wedding party since we’re from out of town. It was just what we needed. Nice house, no traffic noises, good amount of rooms. ##### Brittney B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place for lots of family ##### Mark H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sandra c. 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very Beautiful Home Very Clean, Grand Children Loved It ##### sandra c. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful location, beautiful clean home. Check in/out process was very easy. We will defiantly use again when we are in the area. ##### Kim M. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Mar 2018 #### Great place! Great place for our group of 8\. Would definitely stay again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hung H. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house I met the owners super nice guy ##### Hung H. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna K., Chico, CA 31 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Gator Palace was comfortable and provided a great combination of space for shared family time and privacy for adults traveling together. More towels and more cups/ glasses would be appreciated. ##### Donna K. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra M. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family The house was perfect for our overflow family much better than multiple hotel rooms we were celebrating a military retirement so it enabled the family a place to stay when not at the event. The layout is perfect and accommodating. Thank you ##### Sandra M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott H., Hilton Head Island, USA 11 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at Gator Palace We had a good stay at the Gator Palace. As others have said, make sure to to check sunsets at the Lazy Gator Bar. We ate at the Black Hammock Restaurant, and Anna's Polish Restaurant in Winter Park. The Black Hammock was good, but Anna's was excellent! ##### Scott H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Game Day It was a wonderful place for old college buddies to gather from around the country to support their team vs UCF!!! ##### Michael C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth M. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Family Reunion Christina was excellent, and gave excellent customer service. Very disappointed to arrive at four and the house had not been clean, sheets changed, etc.. Cleaners came to clean the floors at 11 at night. Otherwise, the property was great and I would highly recommend. ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K., Jacksonville, Florida 7 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation Central We had family in town to celebrate our daughter’s Doctorate graduations. This house was a fantastic place for us all to gather. The spacious house and nice layout was perfect. We had multiple elderly relatives with us so the bedrooms all being in the first floor was perfect for us! It was conveniently located near the restaurant and the air boat rides…we took advantage of both. ##### Karen K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April D. 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gator Palace Paradise This gem was portrayed very accurately in the listing. The house was very spacious and clean. Our two grandsons loved sleeping in the loft away from the adults. The area was very quiet and peaceful with grocery store and shopping close by. We were there in March and my only concern was lowest temp for AC was 74, might be a bit warm in the summer, but ceiling fans in every room was very helpful. This home would comfortably sleep 12 people, loved it. ##### April D. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gator Palace The property was nice overall, however, the listing said it sleeps 12 people and when I contacted the owner to make sure that there was enough utensils, pots, pans, dished, cups, etc. they assured me that there was enough for the amount of people that the property could sleep. This in fact was not true. There was a total of 10 people 5 of which were actually staying at the house but there was not enough seating for dinner, not enough forks, not enough cups, not enough coffee mugs, etc. for all of us when we had our meals. We also could not have the multiple small appliances going at the same time without blowing a fuse. That was very inconvenient when cooking for 10 people. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Maria L. 16 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Needs TLC It's another rental home. We had our family there. This place is worn down. We could not get in until the exact minute which was wrong because one of the AC units was off. When we got in the side of the house AC was indeed off. We kicked it on. The other side was warm. Then it started. The fridge did not work for water or ice. Really? In Florida? The towels smelled musty. The main bath had broken towel hangers. The faucet handle was loose. Overall, just the worn down feeling. We were not impressed. We all live in south Florida so are all accustomed to AC issues. But to have it off is simply wrong. ##### Maria L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jamie L. 31 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Overbearing Property Management Great house, overbearing property management group. Property management showed up to the property 5 times during our quick 2 night stay to harass me and my guests about cars parked in the driveway (which was private mind you). Imagine not leaving the property until 2 cars (both of which weren’t interfering with literally anything) until these cars were moved? On a private driveway.. Nickel and Dime- Wouldn’t let me check in an hour or two early, was trying to charge me even though the house was ready and unoccupied. Originally said if the house was ready, they would allow us early access. Then, replying to my inquiry to check in early, they reverted back to an extra $50 charge. Also tried threatening to charge me for the “extra cars” aka my friends vehicles whom weren’t staying at the property that met us for the event we attended. Hosts claimed we were throwing a party, in reality the 6 guests played board games and drinking games to ourselves. Imagine feeling like you were being watched at your own vrbo? That’s what it constantly felt like receiving this barrage of texts and random visits over the 48 hour duration of our stay. Would not recommend if you want a relaxing and joyous experience with friends or family. At one point we even had a person walk straight into our property without being invited (we think this was a neighbor or someone from the property management group). That might catch a lot of guests off guard. ##### Jamie L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malica W. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family affair We had a great stay during visiting a loved one. Thanks for the great communication! ##### Malica W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer L. 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for large groups We had a family gathering at this location to meet with family that lives in Oviedo. The location was perfect, had great scenery out the windows and was comfortable. There was enough room for everyone to find a space to relax if needed as well as gather together at the large dining table. We had a great experience. I only wish we were there long enough to try out the other amenities offered by Black Hammock. ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ---