Lakefront Forest Getaway

Fort McCoy, Florida
$135 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Wonderful waterfront view, with Canal access to Lake Kerr. The property sits on a ¼ acre with large windows offering nice views of the water and sunsets. Deer, otter, and a variety of birdlife, including Sandhill cranes and hummingbirds are often visible. Recreational activities may include hiking, fishing, canoeing, boating and water skiing. Lake Kerr covers 2,830 acres of deep water roughly 2 miles by a mile wide. Shoreline unblemished by developers abounds.
The home is cozy, andcomfortable. Sleeping arrangements include a bed and futon upstairs, or convertible couches downstairs. The kitchen is well equipped including a microwave and dish washer. Central air/heat keeps you comfortable, whatever the season. An upstairs balcony overlooks the lake and various board games are provided to fill in-between outdoor activities.
It’s a great weekend getaway within a few hours of Disney/Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville! You can visit Historic St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, or attend a UF Gator game, all about an hour’s drive or, simply enjoy the forest, the quiet, the wildlife, and natural springs.
Salt Springs is nestled in the center of Ocala National Forest off SR 19, just West of Lake George, Florida’s 2nd largest lake. This is the area that inspired Marjorie Rawlings to write The Yearling, an academy award winning story about a boy who befriends an abandoned fawn.
Salt Springs offers two small restaurants, bait shop, grocery store, ice cream stand, Dollar General, and a Subway at the gas station. Palatka and Silver Springs are about 20-30 minutes away for shopping and golf. Nearby Mount Dora is a noted haven for artists and antique shops are salted around the community as well. Most weekends feature a flea market offering various regional souvenirs and goods.
Salt Springs is a great place, friendly people, easy to get to know!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Security System Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hunting Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: •HEAVY FINES ENFORCED For Smoking In Or Close By. 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

  • Sasha M.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    The host interaction was amazing they did a great job messaging us to make sure we had everything we needed or if anything came up that we would have needed. Unfortunately the bed situation wasn't the most comfortable, very springy. And it didn't seem like anyone had cleaned it in a long time, in terms of dusting and finding dead insects in multiple places including the bedroom.The bathroom and kitchen were very clean! But some of the detail cleaning was just not there. Now I understand it's a cabin in the woods so maybe it's not going to be the most perfect clean place in the world, but it should have a little better level of cleaning if people are staying there. Especially since I'm allergic to heavy dust areas. The shower pressure could've been better as well

  • aimee a.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2026

    Stayed Jan 18, 2026

    Always welcoming, super clean and comfortable. I happen to enjoy sending time in the Ocala forest. So much wildlife.

  • Christine M.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    Absolutely loved this lake house. Had everything you need to feel cozy at home. Great amenities and nice view of lake as well. We had a wonderful weekend here!

  • Ignacio M.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    It was a great experience without a doubt I will do it again since it was a pleasure to be on a quit place without interruption of city life and the owner of the property was very nice and friendly and let us check in early thanks again have a wonderful day

  • Krista W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Quiet relaxing weekend away.

  • Hannah T.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Great spot to get away from noise and relax.

  • John A V.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    It was a wonderful stay. Between the wild life, and the location. My family and I looking forward to booking the place again, very soon. The host of this property is very good. They truly want you to be happy. I just can NOT say enough good things about this place. This was our first time booking with them too.

  • Mildred B.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Very peaceful and relaxing. My husband is 6'5 so it was a bit of a challenge, but overall, i would highly recommend.

  • Ryan C.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 4, 2025

    We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and easy access to the lake. It was a treat to see some wildlife—two bears even walked through one evening, and we got to watch them safely from the large windows. Overall, it was a great stay. One note: the stairs to the upstairs area are very steep—almost vertical—so anyone with mobility concerns should keep that in mind.

  • Brian L.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    The cabin was clean and comfortable and close to everything we wanted to do in the area. Communication with the host was great. Would stay here again.

  • David T.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    This was my dream retirement experience . Nice cabin on the water where my son and I can drive our 4 wheelers from the cabin to the trails. Jessica and Dave are fantastic hosts. They were a quick message away to helping with all our needs. Can’t wait to go back for another trip.

  • Natalee G.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Had a wonderful weekend at this fully stocked rustic little cabin. Kids loved catching minnows off the dock, roasting marshmallows in the fire pit and feeding the cranes who brought their 2 little babies. Great place to unplug for peace and quiet.

  • Gisele B.

    Submitted Mar 12, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Very clean and well maintained. Shower head is the only thing that needs to be updated

  • Donna M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 4, 2025

    Great location for what we wanted. Very peaceful and quiet. If you are an older couple and get up to go to the bathroom at night, you cannot stay upstairs. Stairs are very dangerous. Need to do something different. Thank goodness weh had a friend that lived clode because my husband had to stay with him.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2025

    Stayed Jan 19, 2025

    Property very clean and thoughtful setup. Neighborhood was very poor.

  • Melissa A.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    This little place is so cute and cozy, right on the water with a fire pit made for relaxing and enjoyable nights. The place was clean and had all the amenities we needed for our 4 night stay. We as a family definitely recommend this place.

  • Ron T.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    The house was clean and cute and had a nice back view with a fire pit

  • Matthew g.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Very cozy place in the Ocala National Forest. Great location near everything, forest ,water , you name it. Quiet enough but much more quiet at night. I would highly recommend to anyone.

  • Pamela P.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Cabin is adorable. Took long walks. Sandhills cranes visited us a lot. We feed them with the food that was provided by the owners. Watched a lot of movies. Very quiet and peaceful.

  • Heath H.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Just looking for a weekend away from it all. This was a great find, relaxing and quiet. Enjoyed the stay, everything was clean and working.

  • James B.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Had a great time. Very clean, good communication, worth it.

  • Brandon R.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    The kids LOVED the loft upstairs! We enjoyed having an almost panoramic view with all the large windows in the living room, and the cranes coming to visit each day. Very close to Salt Springs Rec. Area, and all the OHV trails for ATV riding. The Pizza place in town is great also!

  • Amber C.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Great Property, i would definately recommend.

  • Edward F.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Awesome place to stay in or near Ocala National Forest or Salt Springs. Highly recommended.

  • Christy H.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 29, 2024

    Cute and clean cabin in the forest. We saw a bear our first night there just strolling by the lake!

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$135+
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