Private, beautiful apartment in historic district

Ocala, Florida
$242 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

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Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

This apartment is located inside the famed Kemp House. The Kemp house, circa 1938, is a Tudor Revival home, built for T.J. Kemp an agent for the Sinclair Refining Company during the 1930s. This large residence is noteworthy for its brick detail and half-timbering. Originally a single-family residence, it eventually because a boarding house in the 50s and 60s-renting rooms weekly. Later it housed retail stores, a coffee shop, and The Blue Heron Gallery. This space was used as an Art Gallery.r>
The one bedroom apartment A, is on the first floor of the Kemp Estate. The apartment is about 775 square feet contains its own entrance, bathroom, bedroom, living room/kitchen, and private deck.

The bathroom features a very large shower with three rain shower heads, a double granite vanity, fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and towels.

The bedroom features a Queen sized bed with topper, a small smart TV, armoire, desk, sound machine, iron and ironing board along with an extra pillow and blanket.

The living room/kitchen features a queen sized pull out sofa bed, two dining areas, a full sized refrigerator, a gas full sized stove, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and essentials like salt/pepper, oil, tea, coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. We do include a welcome gift of pastries to get you started on your first morning.

The TV is a smart TV so bring along your login information for Hulu, Netflix, prime etc. If you don’t have a membership, each app offers free trials in addition to the other free apps on Roku and live TV tile on Roku.

The front patio offers a gas grill, outdoor dining table, and outdoor furniture. The back deck is a private oasis with Edison lights, outdoor furniture, and two lounge chairs. There is a reserved parking space provided.

**We offer one of the most affordable rates for a one bedroom within walking distance to the downtown restaurants/bars, shops, and entertainment.

**There is no pet fee, no additional person fee, only a $60 cleaning fee (now included in rate) Guests are not asked to do laundry/cleaning etc. as housekeepers will take care of it upon check out. Each apartment is cleaned by professional housekeepers who are paid by the cleaning fee with no markup for the owner.

**We offer great discounts for weekly and monthly stays.

Guests have access to the whole apartment including a full kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and private deck.

There is a shared laundry room on property open from 9am-9pm on a first come first serve basis.

Check in is available with smart lock. I’m available by email, text or phone.

The apartment is a 10 minute walk through the historic district to the downtown square where you can enjoy dining, shopping, and live music.

Art walk is the first Friday of each month from 6pm-9pm in the square.

The downtown farmers market is held each Saturday from 9am-2pm

We are located 9 miles from the new World Equestrian Center.

Waking to downtown is about a half of a mile. The historic district is filled with amazing architecture to gaze at as you stroll down the street. A car is recommended for longer distances. There is a limited bus system in the city as well.

We hope you enjoy your stay, please let us know if you need anything during your visit.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 775 Sq Ft (72 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Valerie

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    I can't speak highly enough aboiyt

  • Antonio

    Submitted Jun 9, 2023

    Stayed Jun 2, 2023

    This is a beautiful place to stay as well as affordable. You will not be disappointed.

  • Lina S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2026

    Stayed Jun 2, 2026

    Overall was good, the AC was very loud.

  • Rick M.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    The place was absolutely amazing. The hosts were extremely nice. The location was nicely situated in the middle of Ocala in a wonderful neighborhood. Great place to stay. Plus the outdoor courtyard was very relaxing w cornhole boards as a nice extra!!!Absolutely recommend!

  • Katrina M.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 27, 2026

    Room was great. In a good neighborhood.

  • Jonathan S.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2026

    Stayed Apr 19, 2026

    Clean, quiet, and comfortable! Very conveniently located with easy access to downtown Ocala and Silver Springs State park.

  • Mark A.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2026

    Stayed Feb 7, 2026

    We first stayed at The Blue Heron three years ago and were very impressed. So, we have kept going back. JP and Jill are super hosts . Our needs are met immediately. The apt. Is clean with a fully functional kitchen and outdoor grill. There is a laundry for our use there also. This property is close to downtown in a very walkable and safe neighborhood. It is near to bike riding paths and golf courses. It also has a back deck and our dog is welcome too! We love it and will be going back. Mark and Kathy

  • Liz S.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    Definitely a unique property. I think the high ceilings caught me off guard. The space is safe, clean, well lit once you figure out the lighting situation, really quiet inside and out and the neighborhood is spectacular! When you give a place a chance you might be pleasantly surprised, I was!

  • Robert K.

    Submitted Jan 31, 2026

    Stayed Jan 24, 2026

    Everything worked out fine. Getting used to how to operate the lights was interesting. The host was very responsive to whatever we needed.

  • Thomas K.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    Our Hosts were very responsive to our needs and are very nice people besides!

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    The location was very convenient for our trip.

  • Genevieve W.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Comfortable and fit our needs. Great location in historic district, close to our family we visited with.

  • Barbara N.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Welcoming hosts. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Thomas E.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 4, 2025

    Very warm and welcoming, great space. Will definitely stay again.

  • Deborah O.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    Always a great host, property is excellent like all the other ones this host has.

  • John T.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Have stayed in this host’s properties before. Always easy to book and communicate with. This was our favorite property so far.

  • Stephanie C.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    What an absolutely beautiful place! The apartment was very quaint and the bed was so comfortable! It was very well-maintained and especially clean as well. A perfect getaway spot for those visiting Ocala!

  • Kishen M.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Always perfect. Multiple repeat guests

  • Nancy J P.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Great location in historic district with easy walking to town for restaurants & breweries. Nice historic building for our Magnolia apt. Communication was great. Quiet neighbors in our building and neighborhood. Available laundry was a plus.

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    The apartment was wonderful. Had everything we needed for our 5 day stay. The bed was comfortable; the kitchen was great & had everything we needed. We will definitely be booking with you again when we come to visit our son & his family.

  • D S.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    Used only for spending the evenings. Clean and owner was very responsive for a minor issue with the internet.

  • Missi B.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Jill was wonderful to work with. Somehow VRBO created my reservation for 2026 instead of 2025. I never noticed until the night before we were to check in.I messaged Jill right away and she figured it all out for us. The apartment is in the perfect location to get downtown. It's easy walking or driving. Magnolia had everything we could want inside. We've got family in town so we will be back again.

  • Hannah G.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Great location- wonderful communication from the host- easy check in/ check out! We will be back!

  • Tracy S.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    We had one small issue that could not have been rectified quicker! It was a lovely stay. Love the back and front patio! We played corn hole. We felt very comfortable. Excellent location. Host is super friendly, and super nice! Will be back. Highly recommended!

  • Bettina L.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    We came up here for a four day stay. The host was fantastic. She was very quick to reply, was responsive to questions and very helpful. The listing and photos of the inside were 100% accurate. Parking was very convenient and well lit. The apartment was very clean, well kept up, and well stocked with whatever you would need. The listing was very accurate. It had extra towels and sheets and blankets, shampoo and blow dryer in the bathroom. The kitchen had cooking supplies, including pans, utensils, and oil. Everything worked well. The barbecue was a bonus and we did use it. Time spent here was very quiet and relaxing. We didn’t have time to enjoy the private patio off the bedroom, but it was very clean and charming. I would definitely stay here again when we come back to Ocala next year or sooner hopefully. I definitely recommend this place and this owner.

  • Jerry K.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    The best vrbo that we have ever stayed inGreat locationThe best host you could ever ask for Will stay there again

  • Karyn T.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 24, 2025

    Property was great. Very spacious. Internet was a bit spotty. Would still book this place again!

  • Submitted Feb 23, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Little confusion in the beginning ref. incorrect information but it got worked out. Loved the rental. The bed was cozie and the shower was hugh with 3 shower heads. Clean kitchen and no bad odors. Close to the square. I would stay again for sure. Thanks, L

  • Tara C.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 8, 2025

    Nice inside but wont stay here again.-black mold in the shower. Also barely had enough time to wash my hair and shave before water went ice cold- unit was hard to find and poorly marked -keypad to unit didnt work well-Heat didnt work well-every outlet had glade plugins that were overwhelmomg along witj an aroma therapy machine-tv didnt work well-clogged shower drainage -No checkout instructions- shared laundry unit that was somewhere outside and for our stay we couldnt use it bc of assigned times. -no directions of where to take trash or what to do with itCaught the unit on sale but even then it wasnt worth the cost. No extra linen we could find and it was hard to heat the unit without turning the heat up high, then it got too hot and we had to tuen the a.c back on to cool it off. We couldnt get a comfortable temp.

  • Karen S.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2025

    Stayed Jan 29, 2025

    Great location with lots of outdoor patio space. It was an easy walk downtown to have dinner and drinks. We would absolutely stay here again when the need arises.

  • Jan G.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Quiet neighborhood. Near down town and other venues.

  • Tammy H.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    We stayed here 3 weeks ago on our way thru traveling to a job and came back on our way home. Much better than a hotel stay. Keep up with the at home feeling, cleanliness and pricing. It all matters.

  • Zane S.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 10, 2024

    we really enjoyed staying for our two nights in Ocala. Everything was provided and easy access and check out process. Extremely clean bed was very comfortable! The location was perfect.

  • Tammy H.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Everything that 2 people and their pet would need. Clean, quiet,close to restaurants and shops and reasonably priced.

  • Kelly B.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay here! The apartment was lovely and in a pretty neighborhood. Parking onsite and well lit at night. Jill was very responsive to messages. Would definitely stay here again!

  • bonnie h.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    Such a beautiful property with cute apartments (they use to be artists galleries) The owners were wonderful and gave us all the information before we got there during our stressful drive from escaping the hurricane. Could not of asked for a better place to stay. We love you so much. We’re going back in two weeks for my husband’s birthday so we can take the glass bottom boat tour and explore the town of Ocala more. We were only a few blocks from downtown. We ate at bricks, which was exceptionally good. We’re going to try a couple more restaurants in the next few weeks when we return. If you want a great place to stay in Ocala, this is it and book early because I think they fill up pretty quickly.

  • Bob O.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Everything we expected and more. Hosts were super responsive when we reached out after out late arrival.

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