Angela T. said...Jul 9, 2018   Made our short visit to family in the area feel like an adventure! Definitely off the beaten path. We saw a peahen with chicks right in the yard. Had a great time! Nellie Frometa July 15, 2018 A wonderful and beautiful place, so peaceful and full of options. I want to come back soon. Just what I was looking for. 5 stars. Thomas June 2018 Our family enjoyed the solitude in a rural setting. The cabin is very nice and TJ is great to communicate with. Angela T. said Made our short visit to family in the area feel like an adventure Definitely off the beaten path. We saw a peahen with chicks right in the yard. Had a great time!   5 Stars Jodi W. said...Apr 12, 2018Comfortable cabin, met expectations  This cabin was as expected and explained by the property owner and VRBO. The furniture is a little dated but everything was clean and well stocked for a comfortable stay. The property is a little tricky to get to the first time, so be sure to do as the listing says and follow instructions carefully and plan to get there before dark. Many of the neighboring houses and neighboring properties were in a run down condition, but the area was quiet and I felt safe. My kids were very appreciative of the cable TV and Wi-Fi when we returned to the cabin after a tiring day of kayaking and exploring. The property is about a 30 minute drive to the many springs in the area... we visited Silver Springs, Juniper Springs and Alexander Springs....which I highly recommend. It is also only a short drive to Lake Weir. The kids were able to play on the beach there while the adults watched on and ate an appetizer ate Gator Joe's Restaurant..... which I highly recommend as well. I appreciated that the property manager messaged me prior to arrival and again on arrival to make sure that we did not need anything or have any questions. I would stay at this cabin again if we return to the area.   4 stars Carly J. said...  May 24, 2018 Amazing nature! We had an amazing stay! Simple cabin in the woods- nothing fancy & perfect for us. The kitchen was well stocked and had more than we needed. The symphony of frogs every night from the pond out back was beyond incredible. Two dogs Daisy and Sue came over every morning to sit with us as we had our coffee on the porch. Too sweet! If your interested in birds, this spot is ideal. On the property we saw a few Cooper’s hawks, wild peacocks, great horned owl just to name a few. We went hiking and to different springs everyday then back to TJs place to make a yummy dinner and listen to the frog symphony. It was delightful. Writing this review is really making me want to go back!  5 Star Stacey March 2018 Quite getaway and courteous host. We would stay there again if in the area. David February 2018 A very quiet peaceful place. Mary December 2017 TJ's house was very warm and cozy, we immediately felt at home. Not fancy, but we weren't expecting fancy (it's a camp). The kitchen was very well equipped, plenty of towels and linens, the wifi was great, there was a printer with paper ready to be hooked to your computer, and phone chargers set up ready to go! Enjoyed hearing the Sandhill cranes and saw two wading in the water down by the old pier. Our dog Buddy enjoyed being outside taking in the sights and sounds of the neighborhood, which was very peaceful. Follow the instructions carefully when you first arrive. The neighborhood is kind of a maze, but after a day you should figure it out with the help of (Hidden by Airbnb) map. Good location to explore the area. We enjoyed several hikes, especially the Yearling trail. Tom November 2016 This is a wonderful little cabin in the country. You absolutely need to heed the owner's advice to not try to find it in the dark! Your GPS will not help! Date of Stay: Aug 18, 2017 "This cabin is away from it all. Was clean and cozy. Was thrilled it was pet friendly, especially for our large dog. Loved the yard for the dog. Was able to cook and relax after our days of site-seeing. Linens were included which was a plus. TJ was most helpful in answering our questions promptly.The swamp was quite interesting especially at night. Really loved the peace and quiet. Thanks for a great stay. PS Daisy did come visit."" Orlando April 2017 We had a pleasant stay in the rustic cabin in the woods. Everything in the home worked well and we enjoyed a cool evening huddling around the fire ring outside. In the afternoons it was common to see the local flock of friendly peacocks make their rounds past an adjacent lot. The yard is large with beautiful oaks providing plenty of shade. Our host, TJ, was very hospitable and provided plenty of recommendations on local attractions. Thank you very much and I hope to return soon! Gail January 2017 We wanted to escape to the woods over New Year's and enjoyed being 'off the grid' at TJ's cabin. Definitely heed TJ's advice to arrive during daylight hours. You will lose GPS/ (Hidden by Airbnb) Maps before you get to the cabin and the string of roads and lanes (many unpaved) leading to the cabin can be confusing the first time you go there. We took screenshots off (Hidden by Airbnb) Maps beforehand, so we could refer to them once we lost cellphone coverage. The immediate neighborhood is a mix of trailer homes and regular homes, some in better condition than others. The lots are all quite large and most seem to be fenced in. Lots of large trees and shady canopy everywhere. The cabin feels somewhat remote, but you are not far from a convenience mart and a Dollar Store (a big one); you are not too far outside Ocklawaha, and you are very well positioned to visit the Ocala National Forest's springs & trails. We visited Salt Springs, Alexander Springs, and Silver Glen Springs (we'd been to Juniper before). All are well worth a visit. The cabin interior is as pictured. Everything was clean. We saw no bugs. The kitchen had everything we needed--plenty of pots, pans, utensils, glass-top oven, a microwave, large fridge, coffee maker, toaster, etc. We only ate out once, and that was at the very friendly, inexpensive, and popular Duck Dam Diner, which is not far away. (They are chiefly a breakfast and lunch operation, but on Friday, they are open for dinner as well.) We had the fried steak and Alaskan pollack. To be honest, to us the food was so-so, although the peach cobbler we had for dessert was delicious. The big TV in the cabin is great. Plenty of channels and Roku offers lots of movie choices. The Wi-Fi was great to have as well. On the cabin grounds, it is very peaceful. A neighbor's sweet and friendly dog visited us several times. We never saw any people apart from those in the cars/trucks that very rarely passed by. In terms of wildlife, we saw sandhill cranes, a flock of robins, egrets, a peacock (!) and plenty of squirrels. We would definitely go back to stay there should we decide to visit the forest again and get out of the rat race! Date of Stay: Jan 22, 2017 "The cabin is old but very clean (clean,dry,& warm) for winter stay. It was about 1 miles on sand roads from main hwy to the cabin. We enjoyed the quiet and having Daisy come and visit us. Dale would walk on the sand roads around cabin and into the National Forest everyday The neighbors were all friendly. Great internet and cable tv-a great quiet get-a- way for snowbirds!" Date of Stay: Oct 21, 2016 "Our family loved the vintage feel of this cabin and the secluded grounds under the shady oaks! We spent a comfortable three nights in the forest retreat. We enjoyed having a fire in the fire pit and grilling suppers which we are at the picnic table. Beautiful surroundings and gracious accommodations. TJ was easy to correspond with and very helpful. We loved it! Hope to return to the little red cabin in the forest!" Date of Stay: Sep 9, 2016 "What a great getaway! The house was very cozy, and provided everything for a very comfortable stay.This is a great location for anyone looking to visit the Villages, Ocala, Silver Springs, or Lake Weir. Safe and quiet area, with plenty of beautiful wildlife to make everyday exciting and interesting for my 6 and 4 year old. The wifi and home amenities kept us very comfortable for our month visit, and the children and dogs wanted to stay FOREVER!! We are looking forward to visiting again soon and enjoying more of the Spring areas and the Forest! Thanks for a great visit!" Kimberly August 2016 We arrived late, but it was really easy to access the cabin. TJ communicated with us as needed and was very responsive/helpful when questions arose. I would definitely stay at this property again and hope I can visit one of TJ's other properties in the future! Glen June 2016 If you are looking for a nice quiet place to spend time then this is perfect. Just enough space and a great price. The host doesnt bother you. It is like owning your own little country getaway. Worth every penny. Date of Stay: Jun 30, 2016 "Me and my family had a great time. We enjoyed the view the nature. How quiet it was. No body said a word. And that there was wifi since we didn't have any service. But overall we had a wonderful time." Date of Stay: Feb 13, 2016 "We really enjoyed our stay in Ocklawaha. This house was very clean and well stocked with everything you may need. It was quiet and peaceful . The neighbors were friendly and we found a few good restaurants. (Gator Joe's, The Dam). The owner was very accommodating, and made the check in process simple. We are looking forward to staying here again!" Date of Stay: Dec 19, 2015 "Great hideaway nestled in the forest. It is centrally located near hiking, fishing, boating, swimming and snorkeling sites. Our purpose for this stay was for rest and relaxation over the holidays. This worked just fine for us. This cabin is in a quiet and laid back neighborhood. We also were able to entertain out of town family members during our stay. We enjoyed making s’mores around the fire pit with the kids. There also was an abundance of wildlife to enjoy and photograph. The locally grown winter fruits were a real treat. The landlord, T.J., is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Would definitely stay here again." Date of Stay: Nov 23, 2015 "We booked to get away from the city into the countryside. The cabin was perfect for our needs as a base camp for excursions into the forest. Beds were comfortable and we were even able to watch the football games after a long day of paddling in the nearby springs. The kitchen was sufficient to cook an entire Thanks Giving meal. The dock is a prime location to view the stars. We had a great time."