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Gator Cottage: Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Perfect for a small family.

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Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oviedo, FL
  • Black Hammock Wilderness Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of Central Florida
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Seminole County Sports Complex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gator Cottage: Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Perfect for a small family.

Discover tranquility at Lake Jesup Hideaway! Our charming 2BR cottage offers a cozy retreat near Black Hammock in rural Oviedo. Enjoy modern amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, keyless entry, and pet-friendly vibes. Explore nearby attractions with ease and take advantage of exclusive discounts. Book now for a memorable escape!

At Gator Cottage, we're here to keep your adventure rolling smoothly from 8am to 9pm. Got questions about the area or need some tips for exploring like a local? Our property manager is on standby during these hours to lend a helping hand. And for those rare late-night gator emergencies, rest assured, we're just a call away

🎉 Area Attractions
- Black Hammock Discounts: 20% off airboat rides, 10% off at the Black Hammock Restaurant
- 5 minutes to Highway 417
- Groceries (Publix): 10 minutes
- Shopping: 15 minutes
- Boombah Sports: 20 minutes to both parks
- The Attractions: 40 minutes
- Daytona Beach: 1 hour
- Orlando Speedway: 30 minutes
- Winter Park: 30 minutes
- UCF: 20 minutes

🔑 Guest Access
- Property manager available for emergencies 24/7 🆘️🚨
- Entire property accessible
- Outdoor cameras only
- Keyless entry; door code provided 1-3 hours before arrival

🍽️ Kitchen Amenities
Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils
Drip coffee pot provided (Please bring your own coffee)

🛍️ Starter Supplies Provided
- 1 roll of paper towels
- 2 rolls of toilet paper
- 1 kitchen trash bag
- 1 towel & 1 hand towel per guest
- 2 dishwasher tablets, 1 sponge, dish soap
- 2 small bars of soap per bathroom
Please contact us with any questions regarding any items we might/might not provide.


Book now for a memorable getaway!

House has private parking in the driveway. Public transportation picks up on the main road, roughly 1 mile away.

🏠 House Rules
- Pets: $50 fee, no cats 🐶
- No Parties 🚫🎉
- 1 visiting guest per reserved guest allowed; no overnight visitors without approval
- Parking for up to 2 vehicles included; additional fees for more than 2, large trucks, RVs, and trailers
- No EV charging 🔌
- Completed pre-arrival form and signed rental conditions required prior to check-in

👪 🐊 Family of Gators: Explore our unique rentals!
- Gator Palace: 5bd/5bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Mansion: 6bd/5bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Nest: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6
- Gator Den: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6
- Gator Cottage: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Cove: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Lodge: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Manor: 6bd/6bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Hole : 2bd/1.5bth - Sleeps 4
Please reach out to the property manager if you need help finding these listings.

⏰ Check-in/Out Times:
- Check-in: 4pm
- Check-out: 10am
- Early/late check-out for $50 when available

✔️ 📝 Other Things To Note:
- Cleaning Fee: $135 (taxable) 🧹🧼
- Security deposit or damage insurance required
- All accommodations are non-smoking; $200 fee for smoking indoors 🚭

Property manager

Christina
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking is included for up to 2 standard sized vehicles. Oversized trucks, RVs, and trailers are an additional fee. No EV charging.
A license plate number must be provided for all vehicles staying overnight at the property before check-in.
All accommodations are non-smoking

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Oviedo

Located in Oviedo, this cottage is in a rural area. Sanford Museum and The Princess Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Oviedo Mall and Twin Rivers Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addition Financial Arena or Bounce House.
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Oviedo, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Jesup - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Black Hammock Wilderness Area - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Oviedo Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • University of Central Florida - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 18 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ford’s Garage - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Cottage: Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Perfect for a small family. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gator Cottage: Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Perfect for a small family.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Cottage: Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Perfect for a small family.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Cottage: Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Perfect for a small family. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Lake Jesup and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Overlook Park. Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park and Barr Street Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carole M I., Murray

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

Great place for the "old florida" feel!

Easy to find, nice layout and decor. It was perfect. We liked walking over to see the restaurant, the lake and the alligators! Only a little feedback for your info. The tub was not clean, for bathing. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

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

Quiet and spacious location

We were in the area for a family wedding, the location was perfect for our needs being located between Sanford and Orlando. The cottage was clean, spacious (versus hotel room), and instructions/communication was clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

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

Hidden Gem

Such a neat place and next door to an awesome bar and restaurant that offers air boat rides and drinks overlooking a lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

George R., Marion, N.C.

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

Gator Cottage very nice

Good home for 1 or 2 couples. Good central location for Oviedo/Winter Springs activities. Had water problem, quickly resolved.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K., Panama City, Florida

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

Daughter wedding

Nice 2 bed and one bath cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

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

Nice place for a quick stay

Easy and quick communication. Clean place with cool scenery. Has the feel of being in the country while only being a few minutes from stores and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

quit spot in the middle of everything

beautiful, great location
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M., Raleigh

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

Yearly Trip

Everything was wonderful as always.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Murali R.

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

Great experience

The property very good. It is clean and beautiful. The host is very accommodative. We enjoyed the Airboat ride which is very near to this property. I will visit this property again and I will recommend to all my friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

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

Great stay.

Cute little cottage that was close to everywhere we needed to be.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Wendy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just okay

thanks
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

beth h.

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

Had a great time.

Clean lovely place. Had everything thing we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Our wedding stay

We enjoyed our stay and actually it was close to everywhere we needed to go. It was a beautiful property and very clean. Thank you again. We would definitely recommend you to others for staying in Oviedo/Orlando!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

kim t.

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

Great little place for a small family!

Enjoyed our stay! After a long day at the ball filed it was nice to have a restaurant in our backyard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

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

clean and cute

Very modern and comfy. Property manager responded to any needs
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Meagan F.

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

Gator Cottage Stay

We really enjoyed our recent stay while my husband was taking a class! The property was well maintained and quiet. The house was perfect for us! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Lovely cottage

Joel was extremely accommodating, the rental was beautiful and we loved our stay. Although it is close to a restaurant, we did not have any issues with noise. We also had our three year old child with us but the cottage worked out great. Highly recommed.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

Lovely & very clean

We only utilized this lovely cottage for sleeping & bathing while attending the Daytona 500 race week, but found the accommodations to be very well thought out and extremely comfortable. Also had a late arrival the first night & experienced a slight problem with the door code. Called Christina @ midnight and she immediately rushed over to assist. Outstanding service & responsiveness!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

chris b.

Nice weekend cottage

We enjoyed our stay, the cottage is new and clean. The location was great for us and we'll consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia S.

Perfect for a small family

It was a great addition to the other house for a few more people who joined us for the last few days
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T., Charleston, SC

Great Location!! Very Charming Cottage!!

Loved our stay!! Joel was extremely accommodating!! We even ate at the restaurant next door where we received a discount for staying in the cottage!! Huge bonus!! We will definitely rent this cottage again when we head back down to Orlando again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randall D., Erie, PA

Fantastic, Friendly, Filling & FUN

This place has it ALL! FANTASTIC Accommodations, FRIENDLY staff at each of the Gator sites (The Black Hammock Restaurant, Black Hammock - Lazy Gator Bar and the Black Hammock Air boat rides on Lake Jesup). Large, FILLING portions at The Black Hammock Restaurant. Tons of FUN at the Lazy Gator Bar with Karaoke night and live band night. The locals make you feel like you are part of the place. We stayed 7 nights and will definitely be back (if Joel will have us). Thanks Joel!!! Next time I'll be brave and try the Gator Bites.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Martin T.

Nice layout, good location. Quiet area away from traffic.

The restaurant was pricey and food was not that good. The water in the house smelled of rotten eggs, even after the owner came out to adjust the settings in the well-water system. The code used to enter intot he cottage was the same as the main house next to it, with no way to adjust it. There was dog/cat hair in the couches. My wife and i have cat allergies. The owner showed up after we asked him not to when he gave us the option. The towels in the bathroom smelled. We had to wash them before using. We ended up cutting our stay short.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

betsy m., Orlando , FL

enjoyed it

very nice Joel was especially nice. so enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Christina

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Joel Martin was born in Paris, France. His family moved to Africa when he was young, and there he grew up surrounded by the magnificent wildlife. He spent a lot of his youth out in the jungles hunting snakes, alligators and other creatures. His survival skills were honed by his many African and Malgache friends.
He returned to France to do his tour of duty. He chose to be in the Navy which had their base at Toulon, in the beautiful south of France. After his tour of duty was over, he settled in Corsica, where he opened a restaurant and nightclub. He also had a small ranch where he could ride his horses.
After 12 years spent in Corsica, he decided to open a franchise of mini supermarkets in several ski resorts in the French Alps.
The lure of the French Riviera drew Joel and family. There he went to open a real estate company. But all plans changed in 1995, when he won a green card and was allowed to emigrate to America. Without hesitation, he packed up the family and moved to the States. Joel chose Florida as he enjoys the heat and humidity, so reminiscent of his youth.

His choice of lifestyle led him to the Oviedo area where he could live in the country and keep his horse. On a morning walk one day he discovered that not 5 minutes away is the Black Hammock Restaurant, on lovely Lake Jesup, with it’s mangroves and alligators. Now he knows he is in paradise! He is at home just as he was in Africa.
Joel obtained his American Citizenship, fully living out his AMERICAN DREAM!
To further improve Black Hammock Adventures' air boat business Joel obtained his Master Airboat License. He, as well as all of Black Hammock's airboat pilots, have their Master Airboat Captain License.

Why they chose this property

This home is located just feet away from Black Hammock Adventures and Airboat Rides in beautiful Oviedo, Fl. It is just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and many different things to do, but also tucked into nature and hidden from the hustle bustle of the big city. The location is quiet and secluded. As an added bonus, all guests staying in this home will enjoy 20% off airboat rides, 10% off restaurant dining , and 2-4-1 margaritas all right next door at Black Hammock!

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