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

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Property grounds
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Ocklawaha, FL
  • Popular LocationLake Weir3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarney Island Recreation and Conservation Area7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpanish Springs Town Square14 min drive
  • AirportLeesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)33 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.

Property manager

Joe & Whitney Fowler

Languages

English

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
  • Shower only
  • 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

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

Laundry

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

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

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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Cozy Lake Front Cottage Lake Weir Huge White Beach House
Cozy Lake Front Cottage Lake Weir Huge White Beach Ocklawaha
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About the neighborhood

Ocklawaha

Located in Ocklawaha, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Orange Blossom Opry and Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Spanish Springs Town Square and The Villages Market Square. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Weir - 3 min walk
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 7 min drive
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area - 7 min drive
  • Grand Oaks Resort and Carriage Musuem - 12 min drive
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 30 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Anchor on Sunset Harbor - 13 min drive
  • McDonald's - 16 min drive
  • Cristina's Subs & Suds - 11 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 16 min drive
  • Stonecrest Country Club - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Weir and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area. Little Lake Weir and The Orange Blossom Opry are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifford C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!
This home was absolutely beautiful to stay in. Although we stayed outside most of the time on the beautiful beach and in the large screened porch, the house was great as well. Plenty of space for a family to enjoy. We did not even leave the property; with plenty to do right there on the beach; our family went on the kayak, stand up board and fished from the peddle boat, caught 30! We were very happy with our selection of this home! The sunset will not disappoint. Owners were pleasure to meet and immediately available. This is a must visit again longer next time home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House
Had a great time at this property with my family. We visit Florida every year and this was our first time staying here. Couple things to note that I didnt see in the description or check in details: 1. A gate code is needed to get to the house/driveway. Luckily the owner was nearby upon arrival so that worked out. 2. The house (bathrooms mainly) could use a good deep cleaning. 3. Owners are very responsive. We had an issue with the outdoor hose and it was addressed early the next day. We enjoyed the canoe, bags game, volleyball, lake and sunset views, etc! Would recommend this home to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Fantastic Week on Lake Weir!
This was our second year booking this house and taking our Grandkids (and great-grands) for time at the Lake. It is so wonderful for all ages! We launched our boat nearby no problem and kept it anchored in 2 ft water the whole time with no issues. The older kids loved paddling over to Gator Joes and tubing.The younger one loved the beach and the clear shallow water. The porch was the perfect gathering place for mornings and after sundown. The umbrella for the table in the water was great sun relief after a couple of days. Thanks Joe & Whitney for the stay. We are already planning our 2024 Lake trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Family Lake Trip
The lake house accommodated our family well. Everyone had their own space and the back porch and yard is where we spent most of our time. The sandy beach area was shallow and good for young kids and pets to play. We enjoyed cooking our meals in the kitchen and grilling outside. I would recommend bringing propane if you plan to use the grill and we did have to clean it before use. There is a nearby Publix to purchase any groceries or necessities and two lake front restaurants, which were both very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

T B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodating & Relaxing
This was our 2nd summer staying here and have already scheduled our 2024 vaca. We spent most of our time enjoying lake activities, playing cards/games on the screen porch while watching the sunsets. Our family of 11 fit comfortably throughout the house and plenty of room in the kitchen for cooking meals. Kitchen is stocked with all the pots, pans, utensils you will need. Loved that there is a washer and dryer! Joe & Whitney are very responsive, if needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela K., Lake City , FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite vacation 3 years running
As always, our family loved spending time at your beautiful lake home. This is our 3rd summer in a row coming here. The house is spacious and has all the amenities for cooking and 2 very good restaurants on the lake that we love taking the boat to and enjoying a good meal or just having an appetizer and drink. We spent a lot of time on the back porch and the lake. We look forward to coming back next year! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Marybeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

MacDonald f.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
We celebrated my husbands 40th birthday here. It was a perfect getaway for family and friends. Joe lives next door and was more than kind. My husband can’t wait to come back. We brought our boat, a floating island for the kids to play on, and the house had a paddle boat, Kayak, and paddle boat to use. The boat launch was 2-3 miles down the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C., Waco, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and fun
7 of us traveled to Florida from Texas on a sibling trip. The house was the perfect size for us. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and we cooked up some delicious steaks on the grill out back. We spent most of our time on the screened in porch or in the hammocks. The sunsets are spectacular. We only had to contact the host once with a coffee pot concern and it was resolved right away. I would advise bringing your own TP though if there are more than two or three of you traveling together for more than a few days because the two roll limit per bathroom (was really one and a half provided) will not last.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Kenneth D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of potential and beautiful view of lake.
The house needs a good cleaning. We had to clean the bathrooms before using, shower curtains need to be replaced as they are filthy, refrigerator had dried up spill on bottom, floors were also very dirty. I do have pictures to show some of the dirtiness in the house. Also, one of the bedrooms bed frame was broken, so we picked up inflatable bed to use during our stay. We also were locked out of house coming back to house at night due to battery on keypad needing to be changed. Property manager/owner phone number on VRBO reservation did not answer text or call. We called VRBO and they gave us a different phone number for owner after they also tried to call owner without luck. After continuous dialing we finally got hold of owner who said he would see what he could do! What? We are renting his place and couldn't get in! I think he thought we didn't know how to use keypad because he told me he has never had any issues. Anyway, owner showed up and was also unable to get keypad to work. He did eventually get us back into house by breaking into a key lock box attached to wall. This house has a lot of potential. Some of the upgrades are really nice, but everything is dirty. Outside screened porch is wonderful to sit out and enjoy the beautiful view of lake. Hammocks under the trees are a great touch and were enjoyed. A valid working emergency number in case of emergency should be provided. Renters should not have to call VRBO or police to get help with a keypad issue. We stood outside for about an hour with an infant and kids, not fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danika P.

Nice lake house & town
Very nice lake house for a family to stay at. You can tell the owners are experienced hosts. The kitchen had everything we needed - even some cooking spices which was nice! Loved the beach and the paddleboard and kayak. We enjoyed the screened in porch room very much - it had a lot of furniture in it and nice lighting for nighttime. We played lots of card games at the big table in there and it was a great place to hang out when it was raining. The little tiny town was really cute with some great restaurants. House was equipped with smart TV’s and good internet. I’ve seen some reviews complaining about guests having to wash their own bedsheets on the day of check-out but it wasn’t really a big deal because the washing machine is a very large one that fits a lot of linens. There was some dog poo around the yards that I had to scoop myself but the owners said it was from the last guest that had a dog. So sounds like that was a one-time mistake. Only other thing is I wish we would have been notified that there was construction going on at a the next door house on the same property…although you couldn’t hear it from inside the house, so that’s good - just a minor annoyance when you’re relaxing in the hammock. Overall we had a great time at this house and I would definitely recommend it for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
We loved the house and lovedddd all the amenities that came with it. There’s 3 hammocks to relax in with one being in the water. We also loved the table in the water with the umbrella. Owners had another house on the property which they were staying in, but they were very friendly and didn’t bothered us about anything. House was clean and check in was easy. Beds were a bit uncomfortable, but other than that no complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lorraine H.

Great location for a family vacation
Great location, comfortable home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

peggy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Getaway
The house was very nice, the beach was good of course the water was warm due to when we stayed, hottest time in Florida.There were no paddle boards available for use as advertised though. We paid a $100.00 fee for cleaning but were expected to strip and wash all beds and wash towels. I have stayed at many places and always left it clean with all required things done but I personally thought it was over the top to expect guests to wash and dry all sheets in 4 bedrooms and be out by 10:30. That was my only complaint all else was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valeri D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Time
We have stayed on the same lake every summer for the past 20 years .A few years ago the owner sold the house we had always stayed at . My son found this house listing and we gave it a try . We were so impressed by the house , location, and the communication we had with the owners . This will be our new “go to “ for our lake vacations. We already booked for next year !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place!!
Stay was excellent, the owners were very nice and made everything easy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and comfortable vacation!
Loved the white sandy beach and screened porch where we spent most of our time. We brought our pontoon boat and jet ski and spent all day on the water tubing, boating and swimming. The home was great and met all our needs and plenty of parking. The owners were real attentive, if you need them. We’ve already booked our week for 2023 and see a continued future relationship with this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karlee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake house
Great home with great location. Homeowners were great to work with. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna R., HIlliard

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Vacation
This is our favorite place to stay on Lake Weir. The house is perfect for our family and we will be back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a pleasure!
Our 2nd time staying here and it was as good as the first. House has everything you need!! Just bring food, drinks and your boat. Owners are as friendly as could be and are right next door if you have questions or need something fixed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Memories
This is our third year staying at Joe and Whitney's vacation home. We love it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022