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Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7147 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fort McCoy, FL
  • Place, Rodman Reservoir
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Orange Springs Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Putnam Lakes Preserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪59 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.

Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy

This beautiful, spacious, redwood cottage sits on incredible Island Lake about 2 miles out side of the unincorporated community of Orange Springs. Set on a perfect, private lake lot, the property consists of the large main house, a spacious guest house, carport, dock, boat house, and patio. Great lake views, old live oak trees with Spanish moss, and a lake breeze describe this picturesque environment. Completely renovated in 2011, this marvelous retreat has a large kitchen with gas range; dining, living, and family rooms overlooking the lake; new baths; laundry facilities; well-appointed furnishings; and more. The main house sleeps 7. If you rent the optional guest house (2 persons), the property can accommodate a total of 9. The dock is terrific for fishing and the lake is great for swimming. 80 feet of shoreline awaits you. There is a canoe, charcoal grill, picnic table, and fire pit for relaxing outdoors.

As well, I have 2 other lake houses nearby if this one seems too large.


The property sits ideally between the cities of Ocala, Gainesville, and Palatka, each with its own distinct character. Ocala is home to:
Elegant Horse Country and Farms
National Ocala National Forest
Silver Springs Park is located
Central Florida Community College
Gainesville is home to:
The University of Florida
Santa Fe Community College
Shans University Hospital
The Veterans Hospital
Palatka is home to:
The St. Johns River
Fun Restaurants on the water
Closeness to East Coast Beaches

OTHER LAKE OPTIONS: Check out my two other lakefront properties on the next lake over. These other 2 are next door to each other on separate acres. Ideal to rent just one cottage or for a large family gathering by leasing both. Listing/ Property IDs: 127321 and 117133.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Orange Springs Park. You'll find features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Orange Springs Park and 8 minutes from Rodman Reservoir
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking on terrace and screened porch; not inside.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,580 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on terrace and screened porch; not inside.

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 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
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
The hours at this property's front desk vary. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions. 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Island Lake Redwood Cottage Relax Swim Fish Ski Enjoy

Island Lake Redwood Cottage With Canoe and Grill: Relax, Swim, Fish, Ski, Enjoy Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes everything was good nice place to stay!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun an clean place for the famy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. One of the nicest vacation rentals we have encountered. Owner was very responsive, and the lake front, home and grounds were all we had hoped for.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

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

Always a great time

We have been staying at one of Ed’s properties for many years. Everything is always perfect. We will back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen H.

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

Beautiful property

Enjoyed our stay on the lake. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine O.

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

Always a Good Time

We stay here quite a bit since we have family around the lake. It’s a great central spot for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elly T.

Awesome

Great staycation getaway. Place was beautiful inside and right on the lake - felt like we were up north :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Cozy lake cabin

Everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the host was very responsive and proactive in making sure we got checked in on and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great Location w/Private Beach All Amenities For Peaceful Getaway

Location was quite. Water toys included kids had fun time canoeing/swimming on private beach. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

kathryn g.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The house is nice and the view/lake/backyard is wonderful. People should know that the house has a horrible smell for the hot water only. The smell of rotten eggs is so strong it smells up the entire house when the hot water is on. The host said that is how all the water in the area smells, but it was only the hot. We had to go somewhere else in the area to shower and there was not a smell with the hot water. It seemed to be a hot water heater issue and not the area's water. Also, the house is left unlocked when you check in. We arrived late and it made us uncomfortable to walk into an unlocked house in the dark.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Birthday weekend

I celebrated my 70th with family and that live in Island Lake! It’s a great location for me and it’s a beautiful setting. The house is clean comfortable and inviting. The process of renting couldn’t have been easier. Thank you for a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

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

Island Lake

Top notch, as always.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan N.

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

love lake life

Loved everything about this place. Clean, peaceful, well appointed. Nice lake. Beautiful live oak trees. Host, Ed, was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie M.

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

Great End of Summer Vacation

My family and I are frequent visitors to the Redwood Cottage and always have a great time. The weather was great and the fishing right off the dock was amazing. Ed has always been a great host. We have booked with him for at least 15 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael U.

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

Will return

We enjoyed our stay. Thanks Ed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

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

Very relaxing and there were some of our group that backed out so it was just 3 of us

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

Beautiful remote lake property

Our stay was great! The backyard is beautiful and we enjoyed canoeing and fishing! House was great and we all enjoyed it. Our one negative was the smell of the water was really bad so bring plenty of your own! We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia R.

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

Relaxing lake view home

Thank you Ed. Our family enjoyed our stay. Your home is wonderfully appointed. Great views from the living room. We enjoyed the cool evenings by the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Relax and Decompose

The lake house is something of a fairytale. Hugh trees with Spanish moss, an adorable home, and a spectacular view right on the lake. It’s located in the country so you can relax and get a piece of mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Amazing family getaway!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the lake house! The house had everything we needed and then some! Ed was amazing to work with and communicated immediately. We most definitely will be back!!! The kids old and young enjoyed the lake so much. Thank you again for the wonderful vacation!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Pictures don't do this justice!

We had an amazing time at the lakefront house. The host literally thought of everything for any renter, and the photos don't do the place justice. Plenty of space, clean, and an amazing view. Our pup really loved the fenced yard, too. We definitely plan to come back again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Perfect getaway

This is the second time I have rented from this owner. It is set perfectly on a lake and made us feel like we were on a true vacation from everything. The neighbors aren't close, but close enough that you don't feel too isolated. The home was clean and had everything provided that we needed. I hope to be back at some point!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

Breath Taking

The home is even more beautiful in person. The view of the lake is gorgeous. The home is large enough to spread out and still feel cozy. The yard was where we spent most of our time hanging by the firepit and kayaking was very enjoyable. Plenty of room for parking since we had adult children meeting us there. Thank you for the use of your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Red house

I cannot say enough about this property. After we got there we went to the back porch and everything just drifted away. And Ed responded right away with any questions. We will most definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024