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Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam

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Anmeldelser

9,8 ud af 10.
Enestående

Hele boligen

3 soveværelser2 badeværelserPlads til 6 personer87 m2

Populære faciliteter

  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Tørretumbler
  • Kæledyrsvenligt
  • Gratis Wi-Fi
  • Aircondition

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Om overnatningsstedet

Hele stedet

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Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam

Calling all nature lovers! Hiking, four-wheeling, fishing and more... create your base camp for a long weekend, a week or more. Looking for a few month’s stay? Ask about our multi-month discounts! House offers three bedrooms plus one and a half baths. First bedroom has the half bath and queen bed, second bedroom has queen bed, plus a third bedroom is equipped with twin over twin bunks with walk through to full bath.

Back patio overlooks grassy pond which brings in a variety of wildlife a special treat for birdwatching. A true forest escape, many activities are nearby. Enjoy the local springs, fishing, hunting, hiking or ATVs.

Pet friendly with a $75 non refundable pet fee. Please keep pets on a leash when outside in. Neighbors’ dogs and wildlife roam through the yard.

THINGS TO DO: simply enjoy getting away from life's hustle & bustle and enjoy a fire (in the fire ring please). Smart TV and wifi are available. Wild animals are around, please do not feed or harass.

Rodman Dam is 2 miles away and offers great fishing. Bring your fishing gear as the ponds at Penner Pond are known to have great fishing too! Various four-wheeling trails surround the area (please trailer your ATVs to appropriate parking for trailheads). For hikers, several trails will take you through the Penner Ponds area or other Florida trails nearby. A popular spot is Hopkins Prairie for trails and observing wildlife.

LOCAL INTERESTS: Other nearby activities include the Hog Waller Mud Bog, events at Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, Palatka Bass fishing Tournaments and a variety of festivals in nearby Ocala, Gainesville or Palatka. If going to the springs (Salt Springs or Juniper) arrive early as they reach capacity quickly on weekends!

ACCESS INFORMATION: Discover what is beyond forest roads. Penner Pond Drive is a narrow dirt road that leads to a small community and your home for a few days. Once there, a partially fenced yard with a grassy pond and forest space as your boundaries on one side. A quiet neighborhood with farm animals as well as wildlife welcome you. The property offers over an acre of outdoor space. We have charcoal grills for outdoor cooking too!

Owners are licensed Florida real estate agents. We invite you to like and follow our Facebook page for events and weather updates: @NatureLoversCottageONF Feel free to tag yourself, share your photos and rate your stay. Thank you for your interest!!! We hope you enjoy!

*All-Wheel Drive and 4WD suggested if planning to explore the forest roads away from the cottage.

**Monthly option is available. Inquire for details including actual month/ months needed.

***Please take note you may not have WiFi-GPS services as you approach the area. Google Map is best but not accurate for our turn. Directions will be sent to you in advance. Please print them for your trip in case you loose your signal. ***

Faciliteter på overnatningsstedet

Internet

  • Tilgængeligt i feriehuset: gratis Wi-Fi

Parkering og transport

  • Parkering på stedet

Køkken

  • Brødrister
  • Kaffe-/temaskine
  • Kogeplade
  • Krydderier
  • Køkkengrej, tallerkener og køkkenredskaber
  • Køleskab
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Ovn

Spisning

  • Spisebord

Soveværelser

  • 3 soveværelser
  • Sengelinned til rådighed

Badeværelse

  • 1,5 badeværelser
  • Badekar
  • Badekar eller brusekabine
  • Håndklæder til rådighed
  • Hårtørrer
  • Sæbe
  • Toiletpapir

Opholdsområder

  • Spisebord

Underholdning

  • Bøger
  • DVD-afspiller
  • Smart-tv
  • Spil
  • Videobibliotek

Udendørsarealer

  • Bålplads
  • Indhegnet gårdhave
  • Kulgrill
  • Terrasse

Tøjvask

  • Vaskemaskine
  • Vaskeri

Komfort

  • Aircondition
  • Varme

Kæledyr

  • Kæledyrsvenligt
  • Kun hunde er velkomne
  • Op til 23 kg pr. kæledyr

Hjælp til personer med et handicap

  • Røgfrit overnatningssted
  • Besked fra værten: No smoking inside. $150 penalty held from deposit.

Områdets højdepunkter

  • I landlige omgivelser

Oplevelser

  • Fiskeri i nærheden
  • Fuglekiggeri i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at gå på jagt i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at ride i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at ro kajak i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at sejle i motorbåd i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at stå på jetski i nærheden
  • Naturvandringer i nærheden
  • Snorkling i nærheden
  • Vandre-/cykelstier i nærheden
  • Watertubing i nærheden
  • Økoture i nærheden

Sikkerhedsforanstaltninger

  • Kuliltedetektor (værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltedetektor på overnatningsstedet)
  • Røgalarm (værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet)
  • Brandslukker
  • Deadbolt-lås

Generelt

  • Enhedens størrelse: 87 kvadratmeter

Lignende overnatningssteder

Politikker

Indtjekning

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00
Mulighed for kontaktløs indtjekning
Minimumsalder for indtjekning: 21 år

Udtjekning

Udtjekning inden: kl. 11.00
Mulighed for kontaktløs udtjekning

Særlige indtjekningsinstruktioner

Du modtager en e-mail fra værten med instruktioner til indtjekning og udtjekning
Oplysninger fra overnatningsstedet kan være oversat ved hjælp af automatiserede oversættelsesværktøjer

Udtjekningsinstruktioner

Værten kræver, at du gør følgende, inden du tjekker ud:
Tag sengetøjet af brugte senge, og saml brugte håndklæder
Fjern personlige genstande, fjern resterende mad og drikkevarer, og tag skraldet ud
Lås dørene
Hvis du ikke udfører disse, kan det resultere i en negativ anmeldelse fra værten.

Husregler

Bag all trash before putting it in garbage can. A $30 fine otherwise. Keep our forest clean. Also for bear prevention.
Trailer ATVs to appropriate parking areas. Install Avenza and get the WMA maps for Ocala. They are for licensed vehicles to help stay on legal trail.
Absolutely no rearranging inside furniture. A $50 extra charge will be added if furniture has to be moved after your stay.

Kæledyr

Kæledyr er tilladt
Servicedyr er tilladt, og der opkræves ikke gebyrer
Kun hunde er velkomne
2 kæledyr i alt (op til 23 kg pr. kæledyr)

Børn og ekstra senge

Børn er velkomne
Besked fra værten: Previous huntcamp, keep eye on small ones please

Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt

Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
No smoking inside. $150 penalty held from deposit.

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Langvarige ophold godtages
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og lås med dødbolt
Dette overnatningssted administreres gennem vores samarbejdspartner Vrbo. Du modtager en e-mail fra Vrbo med et link til en Vrbo-konto, hvorfra du kan ændre eller afbestille din booking

Overnatningsstedet er også kendt under navnet/-ene

Ocala Forest Escape
Ocala Forest Escape rodman Dam Area
Ocala Forest Escape-Rodman Dam area (Ft. McCoy/ Palatka) Cottage

Om området

Dette feriehus befinder sig i landlige omgivelser i Interlachen. Dem, der søger oplevelser, kan tage et smut forbi Royal Manor Winery, mens naturelskere med fordel kan kigge forbi Ocala Nationalskov og Rodman Reservoir. Glem ikke at stifte bekendtskab med områdets dyr på oplevelser såsom vildmarksvandringer og fuglekiggeri. Besøg vores rejseguide til Interlachen
Vis flere hytter i Interlachen
Kort
Fort McCoy, FL

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Oklawaha River in the Ocala National Forest #camping
    Rodman Reservoir
    6 min. kørsel - 3.7 km
  • Ravine Gardens State Park
    Ravine Gardens State Park
    33 min. kørsel - 39.7 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    40 min. kørsel - 57.3 km
  • Silver Springs State Park
    Silver Springs State Park
    54 min. kørsel - 60.0 km
  • Palatka Welcome Center
    32 min. kørsel - 39.4 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Palatka Station - 33 min. kørsel
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 76 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • Hog Wild Country Cafe
    27 min. kørsel
  • Hog Valley Civic Center
    15 min. kørsel
  • Backwoods Smokehouse
    27 min. kørsel
  • Pig Pen Saloon
    20 min. kørsel
  • Starbucks Kissimmee

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, dette overnatningssted tillader hunde (maks. 2 i alt) med en maksimumvægt på 23 kg pr. kæledyr.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam?

Denne hytte ligger i landlige omgivelser, kun få skridt fra Ocala Nationalskov og 3,4 km fra Rodman Reservoir. Derudover ligger Syracuse Island og Hog Island ca. 32 km derfra.

Anmeldelser af Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam

Anmeldelser

Enestående

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 30 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 4 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 34 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 34 anmeldelser

9,6

Rengøring

9,4

Området

Anmeldelser

10/10 Fremragende

Chris P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring
Everything was as listed and it was such a peaceful place to stay!
Overnattede 2 nætter i december 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Emily S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring
We absolutely loved this stay! Saw lots of wildlife! It was perfect!
Overnattede 2 nætter i november 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Sarah P., East Taunton USA

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Lovely cabin!

Nice quiet area, and Cabin was fantastic. Cabin was very clean and not far from areas for hiking etc. Owners were very responsive and always responded very quickly. Thank you! We will definitely consider returning the next time we are in the area!
Overnattede 3 nætter i marts 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Christine H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Wonderful Area and Cabin

Overnattede 4 nætter i oktober 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Anthony C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Perfect getaway in nature!

Had an amazing time staying at this peaceful property in the Ocala National Forest, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We enjoyed seeing a wide variety of local wildlife, property is near Salt Springs which is an amazing place to visit. Looking forward to staying again sometime in the future!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Mikita B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Restful and relaxing

Pleasant, quiet, peaceful stay in a lovely cottage. An added bonus was an evening visit from a friendly bear.
Overnattede 3 nætter i maj 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Jeanie P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Fishing with a side of relaxation!!

We really enjoyed the Nature Lovers cabin. We were there for fishing at Rodman's reservoir, and the non fishing time was spent enjoying all the birds that frequent this location. Even extended for an extra day!! Thank you Tina!!
Overnattede 6 nætter i marts 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Judith P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Peaceful retreat

Enjoyed the peace of the wilderness and mother nature's presence
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2024

10/10 Fremragende

David T.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Weekend getaway

We wanted to get out of town for a weekend to ride on the ATV trails and visit with family. It was always a pleasure talking with Tina, she answered all of our questions promptly and accurately. The cottage was clean and stocked with the basic amenities. Had a wonderful time.
Overnattede 4 nætter i januar 2024

10/10 Fremragende

John R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Great place to get away and enjoy naturee

We came to ride the trails and loved seeing all the wildlife. The cottage is very comfortable and the property managers were great to work with. We will be back many times in the future.
Overnattede 2 nætter i december 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Steven R., Sebring

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Nature Lovers

If you like quiet and secluded, this is the place for you.
Overnattede 3 nætter i november 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Howard L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Awesome getaway!!

Great location for getting away from it all, very relaxing and comfortable, will be back.
Overnattede 3 nætter i marts 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Suzanne S., Orlando FL

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Rustic Getaway

Tina is such a gracious host! The property was as described in the middle of the National Forest. It is a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The home was quite accommodating for all five of us. The kitchen is rather small, it is not a complaint, however, an observation. There is limited counter space so plan meals accordingly. We had hoped that the weather would've been a little cooler for late November, but the property was a lot of fun. The swing was a great addition and all three of our teenagers took turns swinging on it! One thing more, we were grateful we had a Jeep Wrangler to get to this property, if we had had a car, it would've been a challenge to get there. All in all, it was a fabulous weekend and we quite enjoyed ourselves.
Overnattede 2 nætter i november 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Fany G.

Nice place for a weekend getaway

Property is nice. It’s a work in progress but it is obvious that the owners put a lot of work into it. It was a hot summer weekend and the house was nice and cool. It has all basic amenities and close to some of the springs around Ocala. Overall a nice place to stay
Overnattede 2 nætter i juni 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Nicole G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Fabulous

We have been here many times because of the awesomeness of the owners. We always feel right at home. The quietness and the wildlife is the best. We love ridding trails. We saw lots of bears, deers, turles, quail, guineas, rabbits, and birds. It is the best place to relax and enjoy mother nature.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2022

10/10 Fremragende

chris s.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Wechad a great time

A nice place with a lot of wildlife around.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juni 2022

8/10 Udmærket

john r.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Great stay

We had a great relaxing time. The cabin was in good clean condition we had no problems.
Overnattede 4 nætter i maj 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Nicole G.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Best Mother's Day Weekend

Was our second time visiting and we had an absolute amazing time ridding trails and just relaxing. We seen so much wildlife, 2 fox squirrels, a snake, some turkeys, and even a bear. The best ever mini vacation.
Overnattede 2 nætter i maj 2022

10/10 Fremragende

patricia A.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Nice Stay

We stayed for a weekend so we could work on our land close by. The beds were comfortable and the shower had better pressure than ours at home. We enjoyed sitting on the small back porch in the evenings. Penner Pond Rd was impossible for us to drive into off of FR74. Someone had gotten stuck and dug ruts so deep my 2 wheel drive truck couldn't go through there. We went back out to FR74 and came in on Boree Blvd. That worked out great. We cooked while we were there and there was everything we needed except a pot big enough to boil corn in and a 9x13 pan. If you plan on doing a lot of cooking, be sure to bring any specialty items you may need.
Overnattede 2 nætter i april 2022

8/10 Udmærket

Ray r.

Great place to visit.

The was good just wish they would have mention that if you are coming to trail ride that you have to trailer your machines to the trailhead. The roads leading to the house are tight and was hard to pull a trailer of 20 foot long down the tight paths. The house was nice but there was trash under one of the beds and the bathroom needs an exhaust fan since that bedroom does not have a fan or AC unit.
Overnattede 3 nætter i april 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Destiny S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring

County Vaca

Tina was very easy to contact. She was very friendly and welcoming. We love the size of the home and the flexibility of multiple bedrooms for our family to stay comfortably. We had access to a fire pit, a grill, a swing for the kids and a bird feeder which was convenient & a nice treat. The best road to the stay was a little hard to find and other road was a little rougher than we thought. I would definitely stay again if I'm ever in the area.
Overnattede 2 nætter i april 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Jennyfer C., Athens

Synes godt om: Rengøring

😍😍 will be going back

Loved it. Kids had so much fun. It was far away from stores but so peaceful
Overnattede 5 nætter i april 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Melinda N., Pickerel

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Nature Lovers Home Base

This lovely cottage is in a central location in the Ocala National Forest. It was conveniently located to many trails and salt springs. It's on a lovely pond with abundant wildlife all around. It was so quiet the peepers sang us to sleep each night. The home had every modern amenity. We were able to cook all of our meals for a week. The weather was unseasonably warm and the air conditioning worked wonderfully. Everything we needed, including wifi, was provided. My husband was easily able to do some work. The bed was very comfortable. It was also great to pack less and be able to do laundry. Lots of attention to cleaning at this cottage. We will choose this cottage again when we visit the Ocala National Forest.
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Michael H., Beech Grove, IN

Synes godt om: Rengøring

Great getaway in Ocala National Forest

The cottage was perfect for our stay. We enjoyed the peace & quiet and remoteness for getting away from city life.
Overnattede 4 nætter i februar 2022

8/10 Udmærket

Celeste A.

Getaway from Maine winter

My husband and I spent 35 nights here. We had no ATVs and do not fish. We went for the remoteness and to experience the Ocala forest, as well as to play disc golf and get away from Maine snow. Definitely recommend a 4 wheel drive capable vehicle. It is a dirt road in and out with many many dirt side roads. If you want a getaway to ride and experience the forest and many trails this place is perfect! . We only gave it 4 stars because we found the cabin furniture uncomfortable and don't feel the property was quite ready for guests. Minor repairs are needed inside with a kitchen fan that does not turn off, a sliding screen door that doesn't close correctly, a living room fan that is very loud and is on its last leg, broken rocking chair, etc. Also, the outside entrance lighting at night was intermittent. Washer and dryer are not inside the main building. The " deck" needs cleanup and has no railing. Neighbor's dogs roam freely and were occasionally on our lot. I did mention the chair, lighting, and fan to Tina so she was aware. The lot also could use a good clean up. We lost water and Tina immediately addressed the issue as well as refunding us the two days it took to repair the well. We lost it a second time due to the unusual cold temps but that was fixed within a short time as the sun came up and warmed things. To prevent another loss of water, Jerald insulated the pipe and there were no more issues. Tina was awesome in communication and got back to us promptly with concerns. The camp was stocked with necessities. The sounds of nature at night were wonderful! You have to provide your own firewood which we didn't do so had no fires. Also, there is a bird feeder.which is fun to watch with plenty of action! We purchased one bag of food and it didn't last long! We play disc golf and visited many courses in Ocala, Gainesville, and St Augustine! Also loved the Marion County flea market in Bellevue! All of these locations are at least an hour away with Palatka and Fort McCoy closest at about 30 min. There are prescribed burnings in the area so if you are sensitive to smoke this would not be the place for you. Again,. I feel this would be great for getaways to just ride trails, hike, fish etc.
Overnattede 35 nætter i januar 2022