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EQUESTRIAN THEMED HOME WITH PRIVATE POOL, CLOSE TO WEC AND FAST, PET FRIENDLY

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Ocala, FL
  • Place, Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Paddock Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪9 min drive‬

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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.

EQUESTRIAN THEMED HOME WITH PRIVATE POOL, CLOSE TO WEC AND FAST, PET FRIENDLY

Relax, Splash & Explore: Cozy 3BR Retreat w/ Private Pool in Ocala, FL

Minutes from World Equestrian Center, Florida Aquatic Center, Silver Springs, Downtown & More

Please read the full description before booking. We’re happy to answer any questions via VRBO Messenger!

Welcome to your perfect Ocala getaway! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation home is designed for comfort, convenience, and fun. Whether you're here to explore local attractions or just unwind by the pool, you’ll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

About the Home:
Located in a peaceful, desirable neighborhood, this home sits on a large lot with plenty of room to relax. Step into a spacious open floor plan that leads into a bright sunroom—and right out to your own private dipping pool under a screened lanai. Perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails.

Where You’ll Sleep:

Primary Bedroom – King bed + ensuite bathroom

Magnolia Room – King bed

Snoopy Room – Two twin beds (perfect for kids!)

Quick Highlights:

Fully stocked kitchen with air fryer, coffee makers & cookware

Fresh linens, towels, and essentials provided (TP, soap, shampoo, etc.)

Welcome basket + chilled water waiting in the fridge

Smart TV + games for relaxing evenings

Driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles

Smart lock check-in + Ring doorbell security

Family-friendly touches (bikes, games, and more!)

Outdoor Features:

Private 12' x 4' solar-heated dipping pool (best for use Mar–Oct). Waterfall runs from 8AM to 8PM daily.

Covered patio with outdoor dining

Cornhole + bikes for adults and kids

A Few Rules:

No smoking, parties, or events

Primary guest must be 25+ to book

Entire home is yours during your stay

Nearby Attractions:

Florida Aquatics Center – 6 min

World Equestrian Center – 15 min

Silver Springs State Park – 20 min

Ocala National Forest – 30 min

Downtown Ocala & Paddock Mall – 10 min

Rainbow Springs, Canyons Zip Line, Appleton Museum & more!

Pro Tip: Travel plans change—we strongly recommend travel insurance for peace of mind.

Pets Welcome! We happily allow up to 2 dogs with a non-refundable pet fee of $100. Have more than two? We’re open to discussing—just send us a message and let us know your situation!
This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a water park, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training and 9 minutes from World Equestrian Center – Ocala
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests are required to acknowledge and sign house rules within 24 hours of booking confirmation
Grill available for guest use. Please clean after each use. A $50 fee will be charged if the grill is not cleaned properly after exiting the property
All house trash is to be put in the bins in the garage. If leaving on Sun/Wed, please put the bins to the road for pickup the following day.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs allowed with a signed Pet Agreement. No cats

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Horse Lovers Heaven Ocala
Horse Lovers Heaven Private vacation home
Horse Lovers Heaven Private vacation home Ocala

EQUESTRIAN THEMED HOME WITH PRIVATE POOL, CLOSE TO WEC AND FAST, PET FRIENDLY Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cj W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing. Plenty of space inside and out and everything was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great for our visit. We had a 20 foot trailer and several vehicles so the only thing that would have been nicer was if the driveway was a little wider. Also an actual heated pool with a privacy screen would have been nice but I know that's a lot to ask for. Overall it was def a great place to stay and I would def recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
I can't say enough nice things about this property. It is convenient and clean and well stopped and well maintained. Communication with the owner is stellar. I could move it and live here. Owner has thought of lots of little special touches or two numerous count. Just load up the car and come you'll want to move in too
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine r.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing stay to visit family. Can not thank Tori enough for the great communication. The home was absolutely amazing. Everything that you can imagine was there to make my families stay perfect. Thank you again for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet k.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have rented VBROs for many years now, and this was the most organized rental we have seen, to date. We stayed for 3 nights and had a great time in Ocala.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful! We wanted to get away to relax and celebrate our anniversary. Tori was amazing with communicating everything that was needed for our stay. The house was super clean and the neighborhood was very quiet. We will definitely be back for another visit
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this cozy Ocala home during our son’s baseball tournament. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing few days. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, it was the perfect size for our family of three plus our older son’s girlfriend.The backyard pool was such a bonus — peaceful and perfect for cooling off after long days at the ballpark. The neighborhood felt safe and quiet, and the location was convenient to restaurants, stores, and tournament fields.One of the best parts of our stay was the communication with our host, Tori. She was an absolute pleasure to work with — kind, responsive, and so easy to talk to. From booking to checkout, everything was smooth and stress-free thanks to her.We’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend this home to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Ocala for a swim meet at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training, so rented this home because it was the closest we could find to that venue. It far surpassed our hopes for a place to relax and recover between swim meets! The home is spacious, tastefully decorated, the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals, and the pool area was like a quiet retreat. The neighborhood is beautiful and great for walking/running, and our hosts were communicative and hospitable. Our stay in this home was one of the best we’ve had, and we would certainly stay again if in town for another meet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frannie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Swim meet getaway

This property was an ideal location in proximity to FAST pool located in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. The property manager was extremely responsive and accommodating. The house had everything you need and then some. It was a fantastic place to relax in between all the swimming sessions. I would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness

UF Graduation Trip

We were visiting to go to my masters graduation at UF in Gainesville. This was the perfect location for us halfway between Gainesville and the Orlando airport. We loved the house and the pool was clean and warm! Definitely would recommend for anyone looking to stay in the Ocala area. El Toreo was also a great dinner spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tina

Tori was wonderful to work with. She is genuinely concerned for the comfort of her guests. The home was clean and had extra little touches some owners don’t always think of. I actually reached out to her praising the cleanliness of the home. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie B., Punta Gorda FL

Liked: Cleanliness

comfortable and close to amenities

Tori was a super responsive host. Located in a very nice neighborhood and location extremely convenient. Home's layout worked great for our family with very comfortable beds/furniture and plenty of quality linens/sheets and towels. Would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Blessings

When we walked in the front door, this place felt like home. Tori pays close attention to details, like the sitting room in the back. That coffee table was perfect for playing games and puzzles with our Grandsons. The boys really like the Snoopy-themed bedroom. The yard was very well kept, we loved the Oak tress & Spanish moss. Beautiful!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

The location for us was fantastic very close to Ocala family and friends.The overall property is very nice the pool makes this a very good stay. Highly recommend this property if your I. The Ocala area. We didn’t go this time but it is very close to the WEC.Thanks Tori for a great stay we will return .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home

It was just like coming home! All we needed was there and we felt comfortable.the pool was a perfect addition and the kids and I had a blast. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay here. The house was perfect for our needs. The house is very clean and well stocked. The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet. We enjoyed the pool. Tori was great. She responded to any questions we had. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Property

Our stay was lovely. The home is in a beautiful location. I will definitely stay here again if in Ocala.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ehryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meets Your Needs!

We had booked this property, specifically looking for a heated pool for the kids, since we wouldn't be close to the beach this time. The pool was a bit chilly for us (solar heated but the kids didn't care and if you're not from Florida don't expect private pools to be heated 80+ degrees that costs big $$ down here!) but we expected it to be chilly due to the cool nights/mornings and it rained a good bit the first night/day- no fault of the host by any means and it was clean!! The house is very spacious and has a well equipped kitchen if you're plan to stay in and cook! The grill is in good working order. I wasn't sold entirely on the beds and the master bed could use a new mattress in the near future. The twin beds were decorated in a cute Snoopy theme but the metal frames will need replaced or maybe tightened up- especially if adults plan to sleep on them. The front bedroom was also a king and comfortable. There are a lot of extra pillows if needed in the closets!! The neighborhood is quiet and traffic is slow enough to ride bikes, run or take walks. Communication was great with our host as we had some questions and received quick answers and results! The house is clean and has a "lived in feel" that gives off cozy vibes! We enjoyed movie nights on the couch with all the extra fuzzy blankets. There is shampoo, conditioner and body wash for the bathrooms and appreciated the plethora of towels and the make-up towels! There are extra pool towels to use and bring your own dive
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous property near WEC

We had a great time at this property. It is spacious, clean, and offered all the amenities that we required. Check in was easy and the host was quick to reply to any questions. We can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We loved the home, location, quiet neighborhood. Traveling with a toddler can be difficult. Home was clean, plenty of room for family of 5 or more. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Very quiet and convenient location and house was in great condition. Beds were exceptionally comfortable, and cleanliness was immaculate. The pool area was relaxing with good seating. Hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, clean, nice neighborhood

In town for a horse show. Beds were really comfortable, clean, lots of room. Only about 10 minutes from WEC, convenient to airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocala

Property was excellent, very clean and well furnished. Very relaxing and Property owner was very responsive to questions. Would stay again if we're in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

A perfect location …..short distance to WEC and lots of restaurants. My daughter and I had a great stay. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024