Equestrian Paradise w/ Swimming Pool • 12 min to WEC • Walk to Food, Mall, Shops - Ocala

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Entire home

Private Pool with outdoor dining, lounge chairs, & grill

Open living space with 2 queen sleeper sofas & 65 Inch Smart TV w/ Cable

Master Bedroom (King) w/ 55 Inch Smart TV w/ Cable & Desk

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112198 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet friendly

Explore the area

Ocala, FL

Paddock Mall
‪12 min walk‬
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
‪7 min drive‬
Ocala Downtown Square
‪7 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

En-Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Equestrian Paradise w/ Swimming Pool • 12 min to WEC • Walk to Food, Mall, Shops

This beautiful 2,200 sq ft 3 bedroom 2 bathroom pool home sits on a large 0.4 acre lot with a fully fenced private back yard and grand front circular driveway to accommodate everyone. Located in town, restaurants and shopping are only minutes away, and around 10 minutes to the World Equestrian Center. **the pool is NOT heated**

Features of this home:

• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• All High-Quality Furniture
• All High-Quality Linens
• Screened in Pool
• Fully Fenced Backyard
• 8 ft Craftmaster Pool Table
• Gigablast Internet
• 4 Smart TV's w/ Cable
• Split & Open Floorplan
• Beautiful Art Throughout
• Quiet Neighborhood
• 3 min to Paddock Mall
• 5 min to Walmart
• 12 min to WEC (World Equestrian Center)
• 12 min to FAST (Florida Aquatic Swimming & Training)
• 22 min to HITS Ocala
• 40 min to Gainesville
• 1hr 10 min to MCO (Orlando International Airport)
• 1hr 15 min to Disney World & Epcot
• (It's near everything)

Policies:
• No Smoking
• No Events
• No Parties
• Pets are subject to size and breed restrictions
• Additional pet fee may be required

Property manager

Don Bell

Premier Host

Languages

English, Norwegian

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Baby-specific items can be available upon request.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking, No Events, No Parties, Pets are subject to size and breed restrictions

Important information

You need to know

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Ocala

Ocala is home to this vacation home. Easy Street Family Fun Center and Bowlero West Ocala are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Paddock Mall and I-75 Super Flea Market. Juniper Prairie Wilderness and Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding in the area.

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Ocala, FL

What's nearby

Paddock Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Ocala Downtown Square - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 13 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

Ocala Station - 10 min drive
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Equestrian Paradise w/ Swimming Pool • 12 min to WEC • Walk to Food, Mall, Shops have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Equestrian Paradise w/ Swimming Pool • 12 min to WEC • Walk to Food, Mall, Shops pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Equestrian Paradise w/ Swimming Pool • 12 min to WEC • Walk to Food, Mall, Shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Equestrian Paradise w/ Swimming Pool • 12 min to WEC • Walk to Food, Mall, Shops?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Equestrian Paradise w/ Swimming Pool • 12 min to WEC • Walk to Food, Mall, Shops located?

Situated in Ocala, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of College of Central Florida Ocala Campus and Paddock Mall. Easy Street Family Fun Center and Regal Hollywood - Ocala are also within 1 mi (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Apr 21, 2025

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

Disliked: Location

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Apr 20, 2025

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

Would stay again

Great place. Would recommend it! Friendly owner and close to everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Apr 15, 2025

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

Oasis

We had to visit Ocala to bury my mother and although it was sad the home was a wonderful retreat from the grief. Clean, fabulous pool, spacious master with all the amenities you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci P.

Apr 13, 2025

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

Great weekend getaway

We loved our stay here. The house was clean and spacious. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in back yard. The swimming pool was great, and the pool table got used a lot more than we thought it would! Everything was within 5 minutes of the house, it was great. Don was a great host. I highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan P.

Mar 10, 2025

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

Clean and Simple

Property is fine. A little dated. But very clean. Wish the pool was heated!! Had many amenities for us plus snacks on arrival.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob w.

Feb 28, 2025

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

A month off

My wife and I enjoyed our stay in Ocala. We were in the area to attend events at the world equestrian center and this home is very convenient. Tons of nearby restaurant groceries and bars. Dan was a great host.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

amy h.

Dec 27, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Attention to detail lacking

Home was fine. Check in was easy. They left plenty of basics like towels, detergent and paper products. Rented for the pool but the water was so cold we couldn’t use it. The location was good. Unfortunately the house needs a better cleaning junk on the doors and walls and kitchen cabinets. Dust and bugs behind the bedside tables (noticed when plugging in charger). It’s frustrating to grab a hot pad and it’s covered in old food. Old food in kitchen cabinets and on pans.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey S.

Dec 8, 2024

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

Reasonable place to stay

As comparison, little pricely for accommodations provided, but comfortable and convenient location for our needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 24, 2024

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

Excellent Stay!!!

The house is beautiful, the pool was great! Everyone enjoyed the stay thank you !!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

May 7, 2024

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

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. This place had more amenities than I ever expected and was meticulously clean. We enjoyed spending time out by the screened-in pool and we played many rounds of pool at the pool table. I would not hesitate to rent this place again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

May 1, 2024

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

Peaceful hideaway.

My husband and I were so impressed with the accommodations from the inviting entrance to the centralized kitchen, the pool table, and the swimming pool. Everything was so well kept and updated and very clean! We were greeted with a variety of snacks inside the entrance and drinks in the frig. The backyard pool had complete privacy and the beautiful trees in the neighbors yards provided music from the rustle of the leaves to birds chirping morning and evening. An added feature of this house is that the master bedroom is on one side of the house and two bedrooms on the other are tucked down a small hallway that is separated from the kitchen so there is no noise heard in the kitchen. Everything is quality from the Whirlpool microwave to the Samsung large capacity washer and dryer to the bath towels. And the shower pressure was the best ever! It was the best rental we have ever had.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Mary Beth M.

Apr 1, 2024

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

Spring break

We rented this property for spring break with our children and grandchildren. The house is beautiful and clean. The kids enjoyed the swimming pool, although the water was a little cool for me. The pool table got more use than I imagined. Would definitely rent this unit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Dec 30, 2023

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

Home away from home!

This home felt like home away from home. The beds are super comfortable, my husband and I have bad backs and we actually slept in for the first time in years! Even though it was rainy and a little cold outside we didn’t get to swim but the pool was very nice. We really enjoyed the pool table! The home is welcoming, we will definitely stay there again when we come to visit our family! Communication was easy and Mr. Bell was very pleasant! Thank you so much for opening your home for my family and I to spend time with each other!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Dec 5, 2023

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

Great 3 days!

Great property for me, my son, daughter in law and granddaughter. Perfect location and house was in great condition. Communication was excellent. Only issue was Keurig did not work, however they responded immediately and dropped off a new one! Would, and in fact, plan on staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Dec 1, 2023

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

Horse family in town for a show

House was great and had everything we needed for the most part. House is about 15 min from the WEC, we were in town for the week of thanksgiving and our family made a great turkey dinner, oven was a bit wonky at first but it worked in the end. Pool was great even though it’s not heated so limited use at the end of Nov in Ocala. We’re greeted with snacks and beverages in the fridge. Centrally located in Ocala with easy access to the highway.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A.

Oct 9, 2023

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

We had a nice time

The House was very nice and the pool awesome only one thing missing, a Garbage Disposal

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony f.

Oct 4, 2023

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

Great place for a weekend getaway

Spent the weekend at this location to celebrate my daughters birthday . It was a great place and my daughter enjoyed herself . The only complaint I have is that I’m not very good at playing pool and my daughter kept beating me. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Tammy F.

Jul 26, 2023

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

Short 2 day stay

The house was nice except the pool light was broke and didn’t work:/ The tac stripe for the carpet near the laundry room needs to be replaced:/ Tacs pierce your feet And they only had 8 towels for 8ppl and no pool towels … area across from house is apartments so lil shady :/ wouldn’t stay there again . Pics on VRBO don’t show across the street. House was clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo O.

Jun 16, 2023

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

We had a blast at Dons property

Location is 10 ⭐️…Check in was really smooth…very clean and organize, bathrooms spotless, beds were very comfortable, pool table in good conditions, we had a blast at the pool and backyard (my dog really enjoyed the backyard) Don left some fefreshments and water for us at the fridge plus some snacks at the entrance table, I will recomend this property

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

May 15, 2023

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

Awesome House

My husband and I, along with our 9 children from infant up to 15 years old had a great time here. We live a couple hours away from Ocala and just wanted a little vacation with a pool house for the kids to enjoy and usually we go to Orlando but tried this and I loved the Ocala area way better. This house is literally right by all the restaurants and shopping you could think of without the traffic and chaos of Orlando. The house was clean and well furnished, the owner was awesome, loved the layout and the pool table. I highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

phil c.

Mar 13, 2023

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

Nice rental

Place is very nice. Clean, open feel. Snacks and soft drinks were provided which was a nice touch. Nice billiards room. If there’s one thing we could of used was chalk for pool cues. Lol. We would rent again

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisi C.

Feb 16, 2023

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

Corporate Retreat

This property fit our large group who was in the area for a local corporate event. We would use this location again in the future.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ann J.

Dec 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Ocala

This property is in a quiet neighborhood yet close to shopping & restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Nov 7, 2022

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

Wonderful house and super clean and host was great to work with.

Clean, spacious wonderful house, pool was great. Will be back ! Wonderful home

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Don Bell

I moved to the United States from Norway about 20 years ago. I have always been fascinated with infrastructure & real estate. I pride myself in providing a stellar vacation rental experience for others. I am always near my phone if you have any questions before booking or have any questions during your stay.

Why they chose this property

I saw this property come on the market and knew I had to have it immediately. It has tremendous curb appeal with the grand circular driveway and landscaping. A fully fenced back yard is great for those with children or dogs. A beautiful private swimming pool (that lights up at night) adds another layer of luxury to this property. There is also now an 8ft Craftmaster Pool Table in the game room off the living room.

What makes this property unique

This home features two Queen sized sleeper sofas (pull out couches) in the living room. There is also a Queen over Twin XL trundle bed in one of the bedrooms. Being only 10 minutes from The World Equestrian Center this is a perfect property for you and your family or team to compete. It is also located in the heart of shopping & restaurants for those who are not so interested in the equestrian scene. You will appreciate the brand new quality furniture I have purchased for this home. There were no corners cut in the furniture shopping escapade.