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

Lakefront vacation home in Ocklawaha with kitchen

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Bright & Cozy retreat on Lake Weir with a beautiful white sandy beach! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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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 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
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • 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

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • 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

  • 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

Events

No events allowed

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
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 Ocklawaha
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Cozy Lake Front Cottage on Lake Weir With Huge White Beach!
Cozy Lake Front Cottage Lake Weir Huge White Beach House
Cozy Lake Front Cottage Lake Weir Huge White Beach Ocklawaha
Cozy Lake Front Cottage Lake Weir Huge White Beach
Cozy Front Weir Huge White

About the neighborhood

Map
Ocklawaha, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Weir - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Orange Blossom Opry - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Spanish Springs Town Square - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club - 17 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 28 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪DJ and Gina's Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Pizzeria - ‬11 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).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Another Great Stay

We had another great vacation and have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Lake house

The whole family has fun on the water . fishing tubing swimming
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shea H.

Great Property!

Such a great property! The beach was well kept, house was nice and clean and the owners were super accommodating! Overall great place to have a little get away!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lavonda H.

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

Great place

Really nice house and outdoor property. Loved the beach access to the lake and the view! Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Lake life Lake Weir

Great week on the Lake, enjoyed the home, it had everything we needed. The lake was so relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clifford C.

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

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

david k.

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

Wonderful

We had the best time visiting Lake Weir. The house suited our family perfectly and had so many amenities. We loved the paddle board, kayak, and relaxing in the hammock. Definitely will want to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dawn J.

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

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

Sharon Y., Callahan,Fl

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

Awesome!!!

This house is awesome! It is always clean and neat. Owners Joe and Whitney are so sweet. This house and lake is our family's favorite by far.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

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

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Rob C.

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

Great Experience!

We had a party of 7 and had a great time. We brought so much stuff with us and never used it because the house/property has everything you'll need. Joe and Whitney are right next door to answer any questions or fix any problems that may encounter. There is no dock but we just anchored off shore in a couple feet of water and was able to come and go easily in the boat. You'll find nicer houses out there for rent but this one worked out well and is all you need for a vacation rental and you can't beat the price.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

violet m.

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

Very nice place

Loved will be staying there again love the home very clean and nice
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Really nice

Comfortable, relaxed, and responsive. The hosts were very nice. Ways to improve - more towels and stocked basics. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Thanksgiving on Lake Weir

Our week stay at the lake house was great. The house was roomy and well equipped with all we needed. The properties owners were friendly and easily accessible. They made sure to let us know if we needed anything to just reach out. They even brought us a serving platter for us to use on Thanksgiving for our turkey. The outdoor space is beautiful. We enjoyed the hammocks and witnessed some beautiful sunsets. Would definitely book again and recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

violet m.

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

Good place

I love the place and will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Angie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation for Family

This was the first time staying at this location and we loved it. The house was dirty when we arrived but after speaking to the owners, they handled the situation like professionals. We stayed for the week, and it was perfect! Great location, beautiful beach area and plenty of room for 3 small families. We will definetly be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Loved the house

Very nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

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

Comforts of Home

This was our 3rd year staying here! A week long vacation with family. It has all the comforts of home. Our days were spent on our boat, tubing, jet skiing, swimming & just relaxing on the screened porch. Already made reservations for next year! The owners were available if needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

T B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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