8/10 Good
Carol F.
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 month stay
Carol F.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8122.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ocala, FL
- Don Garlits Museum of Racing9 min drive
- Florida Horse Park15 min drive
- Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training26 min drive
- Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Near Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, and World Equestrian Center. Pet Friendly
Sunshine Retreat - Ocala is located close to area attractions. Rainbow Springs and Silver Springs are near by for water entertainment. The World Equestrian Center is only a few minutes away, in the heart of horse country. It is only an hour from Orlando and 45 minutes from Gainsville offering a central location to these popular cities. The beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are only 45 minutes west of our home.
Property manager
David Smith
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Ocala
Ocala is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 49th Ave Trailhead and Florida Horse Park, while Don Garlits Museum of Racing and Circle Square Cultural Center are cultural highlights. Easy Street Family Fun Center and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ocala, FL
What's nearby
- SummerGlenn Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
- Don Garlits Museum of Racing - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
- Florida Horse Park - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
- Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 26 min drive - 28.7 km
- World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 26 min drive - 34.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Cracker Barrel - 9 min drive
- Burger King - 9 min drive
- Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 9 min drive
- Sonny's BBQ - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kevin O.
28 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Kevin O.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
David B.
3 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini reunion
David B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home
Thomas C.
Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nastassia A.
27 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious property!
Nastassia A.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by David Smith
I was born and raised in central Pennsylvania and moved to south Florida in 2015. I love camping, traveling, and scuba diving
Why they chose this property
Ocala, especially Marion Oaks, offers a quiet and stress free community. The location of our home takes advantage of a relaxed neighborhood while providing easy access to I75 and SR484 allowing easy travel to local amenities.
What makes this property unique
Sunshine Retreat - Ocala is fully furnished and supplied to make your stay as peaceful as possible. We have high speed internet to allow streaming for all of your guest.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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