Holiday rentals with a fire pit in The Villages

Getaway on the Waterway: Kayak, SUP, fish, relax!

Welcome to your peaceful Getaway on the Waterway right on the beautiful canal that connects Big and Little Lake Weir! Kick your feet up and wave at the boats going by as you grill or fish from the dock. Play a round of corn hole, hop on one of our paddleboards or kayaks for beautiful ride to either lake! Bring your boat/ jet ski or rent one from Eaton's Beach Aquatic sports, (they also offer sunset cruises and water taxi service to Eaton's Beach restaurant right from our dock!) RELAX and ENJOY!

Casa de Santos -direct access to the Santos Trails

Enough room for your whole group in this spacious home right on the Santos Trails! Ocala is a wonderful town with lots to offer, but is also a great mid-point stay if you are planning to visit Orlando or the beaches. Ocala has many treasures waiting to be explored and we have highlighted 4 of them throughout the house! Whether you ride the Santos Trails, hike in the Ocala National Forest, kayak at Silver Springs or explore Ocala’s rich history of horses, we’d love to host you at Casa de Santos!

Woodpecker Treehouse Retreat

Take some time for yourself and enjoy the treehouse, you will marvel at nature, you will be surrounded by beautiful birds of different types, explore the place just 10 minutes from Santos Trailhead and 35 from Rainbow Springs. After you finish visiting Ocala and seeing its incredible recreational areas, enjoy our hot tub with hydro massage, relax in our hanging mesh, gather around the fire pit and make s'mores. Our Treehouse promises the perfect blend of nature's tranquility and modern comfort!

Sweetwater Cottage private dock, canoe & kayaks

Come enjoy our lakeside cottage and its fun relaxing vibe! This private home is fully fenced and features a private dock. We are pet friendly for well behaved four legged friends that enjoy traveling. We have a 14 ft canoe and 2 kayaks for you to enjoy. We do have a small gas motor you can rent for the canoe allowing you to truly explore the lakes. Bring your boat! We have a community boat ramp one street over. Only minutes to downtown Inverness! PET FEE $25 per pet paid directly to host.

Private Waterfront Cabin Retreat with Kayaking

Your private retreat on an acre nestled on a canal to the Withlacoochee River, wrapping around 2 sides of the property. Relax on your porch overlooking the water as you watch the birds and deer play. Kids will love the tire swing, toys such as Lego, Lincoln logs, pool table and ski ball. Kayaks available to our guests awaiting adventure. Bond around the fire pit, walk the trails, lounge in the hammocks, and fish on the dock. Setup the big screen to watch a movie. Welcome to your get-a-way!

Sapphire Cottage - sleeps 6, on 5 acres with canal

On 5 beautiful wooded acres with a boat dock on the canal. Relax by the shared pool, enjoy a BBQ by the firepit, fish from the boat dock, enjoy nature, or simply read a book in the gazebo. Sapphire Cottage has a Master with a queen size bed, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 full size sofa-beds, dinning area for 6, and a full size bathroom. Whether you are looking to relax, enjoy the farm animals, or a bit of adventure we have the perfect location. We live in the main house across the cottage.

Beautiful House On the River, Kayaks, Large Dock!

Come relax by the river in this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Lady Lake, Florida. Recently built by our family in 2022, the home has a screened in back porch, a fire pit, WIFI, and is complete with a large private dock right on the Ocklawaha River. All that and it's located only 10 minutes from The Villages where you can shop and have fun. Centrally located 1-1/2 hours from Disney, Daytona beach, and Tampa. Lockbox key access is available for check-ins at any time of day.

Waterfront Cottage 2BR 1B

This charming house is located on nearly an acre of woodland. Fish from the dock of the screen room on the canal or kayak to the nearby lake. Relax in the private backyard Jacuzzi. Bike on the nearby Withlacoochee Trail. There are 2 bedrooms plus living room sleeper sofa, and a lanai with a day bed. Fully furnished. Orlando theme parks are 1 1/2 hour away, Busch Gardens 1 hour. Close to Weeki Wachee, Homosassa and Crystal River for manatee viewing or scallop season.

Private 3/2, 2 Golf Carts, Pizza Oven, Game Table!

3-bedroom (sleeps 6), 2-bath home in The Villages with 2 golf carts! Screened & covered patio includes grill, pizza oven, fire table, outdoor seating, table and privacy - rare in The Villages! Access to community amenities - pools, tennis, pickleball, 55 golf courses, walking trails, gyms & more. Smart TV's in family room, all bedrooms & patio, fully equipped kitchen, gaming table & more! 10 minutes to Spanish Springs & Sumter Landing Town Squares.

Lake Tsala Gardens Waterfront Home

Welcome to our Tsala Gardens Home centrally located in Inverness. There is plenty of outdoor space and decks with room to relax and enjoy. This property has direct access to multiple lakes prime for bass fishing. Bring your boat and launch from the private community boat ramp or public ramp and dock up at our dock house. We are located one mile from downtown Inverness and its shops, restaurants, parks, and bike trails.

The Idle Hour Cottage - Walk to Downtown!

Idle Hour is a newly renovated cottage style 1 bedroom/1 bath unit. Located within walking distance to downtown, the marina, several parks, and Lake Dora. Enjoy the quaint neighborhoods, dining, shopping, or attend one of the year round festivities. Relax and enjoy the nostalgia of yesteryear while exploring downtown or relaxing in the courtyard with a glass of wine around the firepit.

Summer on the water! Boating, Fishing, Tubing, Fun

The Acorn is a charming 2/2 canal front bungalow with direct access to Lake Eustis. Secure parking for trucks and trailers. Ready for bass tournaments or a weekend at the Dora sandbar. Visit the lakeside restaurants on the beautiful Harris Chain of Lakes when you're ready for a cold drink or a meal. Just 45 minutes to Orlando if you feel the need to go to town.