Apartment

2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ocala, FL
  • Ocala Downtown Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown

This apartment is the former carriage house of the famed Kemp Estate. The Kemp house, circa 1938, is a Tudor Revival home, built for T.J. Kemp an agent for the Sinclair Refining Company during the 1930s. This large residence is noteworthy for its brick detail and half-timbering. Originally a single-family residence, it eventually because a boarding house in the 50s and 60s-renting rooms weekly. Later it housed retail stores, a coffee shop, and The Blue Heron Gallery.

The two bedroom apartment is on the first floor of the Kemp Estate with the bathroom as an ensuite to the master bedroom. The apartment is about 750 square feet contains its own entrance, bathroom, bedrooms, living room/kitchen, and private deck.

The bathroom features a beautiful pebble tiled shower with a rain shower head, fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and towels.

The bedroom features a Queen sized bed, full sized closet, sound machine, iron and ironing board along with an extra pillow and blanket.

The second bedroom features a day bed with a trundle twin bed pullout, full closet, dresser, and desk.

The living room/kitchen features a dining bar, a full sized refrigerator, stove, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, and essentials like salt/pepper, oil, tea, coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. We do include a welcome gift of pastries to get you started on your first morning.

The TV is a smart TV so bring along your login information for Hulu, Netflix, prime etc. If you don’t have a membership, each app offers free trials in addition to the other free apps on Roku and live TV tile on Roku.

Edison Lights illuminate the front patio offering a gas grill, outdoor dining table, and outdoor furniture as well as a gas fire table. There is a secondary back deck with patio furniture and the shared laundry facilities. There is one reserved parking space provided. If another space is needed, please message me to make arrangements. There is a shared laundry room on property open 9am-9pm on a first come first served basis

**We offer one of the most affordable rates for a two bedroom within walking distance to the downtown restaurants/bars, shops, and entertainment.

**There is no pet fee, no additional person fee, only a $60 cleaning fee. Guests are not asked to do laundry/cleaning etc. as housekeepers will take care of it upon check out. Each apartment is cleaned by professional housekeepers who are paid by the cleaning fee with no markup for the owner.

**We offer great discounts for weekly and monthly stays.

Property manager

Jill
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ocala

Located in Ocala, this apartment is in the city centre. Silver Springs State Park and Ocala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Juniper Prairie Wilderness and Discovery Center. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Easy Street Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocala, FL

What's nearby

  • Ocala Downtown Square - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • AdventHealth Ocala - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Paddock Mall - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Good 4 You - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dee Dee's Doghouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is 2/1 Historic Carriage House Walking Distance to Downtown located?

Located in Historic District, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ocala Downtown Square, Discovery Center and Juniper Prairie Wilderness. Reilly Arts Center and AdventHealth Ocala are also within 2 miles (3 km). Ocala Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Live

Comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the carriage house!

10/10 will stay here again! Darling and everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jill

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests