Gator Mansion: Spacious 6-bedroom, 5-bath home, sleeps 12. Perfect for family gatherings.

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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Oviedo, FL

Lake Jesup
‪2 min walk‬
Black Hammock Wilderness Area
‪9 min drive‬
University of Central Florida
‪13 min drive‬
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Great for family reunions: Huge, brand new 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom 2 story house with 3 master bedrooms in beautiful Oviedo. Each room features access to an outdoor patio. Gator Mansion Features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms downstairs and 4 additional bedrooms with 3 bathrooms upstairs. Features free wi-fi internet, 55 inch flat screen tv in the living room, marble countertops, and all brand new appliances. Listen to all your favorite music on our in living room stereo system. Connect via Bluetooth or bring an auxiliary cord to plug in directly. Enjoy 3 HUGE walk in showers in the bathrooms. Standard showers and tubs in the other 2 bathrooms. Pets considered on a case by case basis, please contact for permission, pet fee does apply. 15 minutes from downtown Orlando, 15 minutes to Sanford Airport, 30 minutes to Orlando Airport, 40 minutes to the attractions, 20 minutes to the Seminole Soccer Complex, 40 minutes to the beaches. Less than 1 mile from Black Hammock Adventures, where you will receive 20% off your airboat ride and 10% off your restaurant dining. Get up close and personal with alligators or shop in the Black Hammock Gift Shop.

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Guests renting this house may also choose to add the gator Cove 2 bedrooms
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**Boat Slipway available for 20$/day only !**

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Gator Nest - 3bd/2bth Sleeps 6 - HA-4105885
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Gator Cottage - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-4672288
Gator Cove - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-7390575
Gator Lodge - 2bd/1bth Sleeps 4 - HA-4721513
Gator Hole - 2bd/1.5bth Sleeps 4 - HA-7652354

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
$50 Early Check-In or Late Check-Out if available
Parking included for up to 4 vehicles. Additional vehicles subject to fee.
Trailer parking additional
All accommodations are non-smoking
Credit cards accepted
Accessible 24/7
Please note that there is a $220 taxable cleaning fee.
Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis, please reach out to the Property Manager for approval. If approved, pets are subject to an additional fee.
A $500 security deposit or damage protection insurance is required

A license plate number is required for all guests vehicles staying at the home during the reservation. Parking is included for up to 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles, trailers, and RVs subject to extra fee.

Property manager

Christina

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking is included for up to 2 standard sized vehicles. Oversized trucks, RVs, and trailers are an additional fee. No EV charging

A license plate number must be provided for all vehicles staying overnight at the property before check-in.

All accommodations are non-smoking

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A damage deposit of USD 500 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Oviedo

Located in Oviedo, this holiday home is in a rural area. Waterford Lakes Town Center and Lake Mary Farmer's Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Ocala National Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addition Financial Arena or Bounce House.

Oviedo, FL

What's nearby

Lake Jesup - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Black Hammock Wilderness Area - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Oviedo Medical Center - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
University of Central Florida - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
Seminole County Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

Sanford Station - 18 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ford’s Garage - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Mansion: Spacious 6-bedroom, 5-bath home, sleeps 12. Perfect for family gatherings. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gator Mansion: Spacious 6-bedroom, 5-bath home, sleeps 12. Perfect for family gatherings.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Mansion: Spacious 6-bedroom, 5-bath home, sleeps 12. Perfect for family gatherings.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Mansion: Spacious 6-bedroom, 5-bath home, sleeps 12. Perfect for family gatherings. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Lake Jesup and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Overlook Park. Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park and Barr Street Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

9 Mar, 2025

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

Sanford Baseball Trip

Great property. Only suggestion would be couple more trash bags, grill, a walking path to the restaurant/bar, and more TV's.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

28 Jan, 2025

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

Great Location Between Orlando & Daytona

Thanks Christine & Joel for a perfect house...

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

18 Sept, 2024

Amazing place for family reunion!

Loved staying here. The host was extremely accommodating for my family. Would love to stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Great family reunion spot!

Loved staying at this property to get the whole gang together. Was very spacious and clean. Cristina was extremely helpful about accommodating our family. Would love to book here in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

5 Nov, 2024

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

Family Weekend

Great house for my siblings and I to stay while visiting our parents. Plenty of room, comfortable beds and comfortable furniture. It was nice for each of us to have our own bedroom with bathroom. Good communication with owner as well. Very reasonable price was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amelia R.

24 Mar, 2024

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

Family Reunion

The mansion was spacious & inviting. Perfect for our family reunion.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

TishH

2 Oct, 2024

Review

We truly enjoyed our stay. There was ample amounts of space in the homes as well as enough equipment (kitchen) needed for our time there. Big thanks to Christina for her assistance, answering the phone, getting back to us promptly and just being readily available at anytime to make sure we were good. Much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

4 Jan, 2022

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

Great Property/Location

Outstanding property. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

11 Jul, 2023

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

Great house!!

Wonderful time!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette B.

28 Sept, 2023

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

family visit

what a great place for a large family to stay. the house was clean, we had plenty of space. the grand kids loved the airboat ride. the family had a great time at dinner.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Great House to Accommodate Large Family

We rented this house and the adjacent cottage for a recent family event in the area. We had a total of 13 people ranging in age from one to ninety. Everyone was very comfortably accommodated. The houses are comfortably and thoughtfully furnished. Communication with the host was easy. I highly recommend this rental for anyone with a large group to accommodate.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

31 May, 2022

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

Great House

My family came to Florida for my nephews graduation in Orlando. It was a great house. We loved the Black Hammock and the airboat ride. My whole family loved the Gator Mansion.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Great gathering place for families.

So perfect for five sisters and some of the family to gather and reconnect. Our niece and family came all the way from Scotland! She was raised in Orlando, but was her tc congratulate her Mom for 50 years at Disney World. Such an honor! Will re-book again and again. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Miami Florida USA

4 Jan, 2024

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

Family Wedding Trip

This was a perfect fit for our large extended family. By renting this home and the 2-bedroom guest cottage next door there was plenty of beds and bathrooms for all. Location was perfect for the Wedding we were attending in Sanford and the other activities in Oviedo. Plus, it was only about a half hour drive to the Orlando Airport and Sea World. House was very clean and comfortable. We ate at the restaurant and also went on the Airboat ride which are adjacent. Would fully recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gloria W.

26 Nov, 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Gator Mansion not clean

The place is over priced for cleanest. The place was filthy

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

krickmarion

3 Dec, 2024

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

Lovely Home with Ample Space for Family

We recently stayed at this property and had a pleasant experience overall. The house is spacious and comfortably accommodated our family members. The layout is great for spending quality time together, and the amenities provided were sufficient for our needs. There were a few minor issues we encountered during our stay. Upon arrival, we noticed that the couch was broken and a wall plate in one of the upstairs bedrooms was damaged. We promptly notified the property manager about these issues, and they were responsive to our concerns. Additionally, there was some dirt under the furniture, which we believe is something the property manager can address with the cleaning team. On the morning of our checkout, there was an unfortunate mix-up with the checkout date, and the alarm was accidentally set, waking us up at 7 am. While this was inconvenient, we understand that mistakes happen and appreciated the property manager’s attentiveness. Despite these hiccups, the property served as a wonderful home base for our family getaway, and we would recommend it to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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10/10 Excellent

krickmarion

4 Dec, 2024

Lovely Home with Ample Space for Family

8/10 Good

Kathy E.

25 Mar, 2023

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

Weekend stay

The property was a little way off a main road so it was quiet but a bit secluded. The lower level was an open living, dining, kitchen with 2 bedrooms and bath. Upper level had 4 bedrooms 2 with their own bathroom and 2 with a shared bath. If toy have a large group that needs to get ready for an event at the same time it works well. The beds were ok and the pillows were just awful, bring your own if you can. There was one very large TV with local channels in the living area. Parking was limited to 4 vehicles. The property was fine for a short stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly D., Pleasant Hill

10 Jun, 2019

Bring Your Toiletries

While this house was in a good location with nice bedroom and en-suite accommodations, it lacked soap. The only soap to be found was dish soap in the kitchen. No soap at sinks and no soap in showers. Our bedroom had a shower with double vanities and there was only one washcloth and two hand towels and bath towels (for a five night stay). We had to go to Walmart about 15 minutes away to get laundry soap to wash towels and hand soap for bathroom sinks. I realize this is Florida, but the house was full of bugs as well. “Love Bugs” all over and one toilet had a floating cockroach. We did not complain or call the owner as we understand these things are hard to control. Maybe a quick vacuum right before your next guest’s arrival might have been a good idea. Also, other than toilet paper, there were no paper products. No tissues and no paper towels. Strongly recommend bringing those items with you if you require them for your stay. Very nice house in a good location. It was as described.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Belinda W.

21 Nov, 2022

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

Great house for large groups

We checked in for a week for a family wedding close by. We had the mansion and cottage ! Great house! Just bring more starter items Dish soap Washer soap Hand soap Garbage bags It has a very limited supply 2 of each We asked for a few more towels and they brought some so that was great We were from Canada so can’t bring those items And just an added thing to do on first days of arrival Some confusion VRBO had a weekly rate advertised but was told they don’t do weekly rates. Overall fantastic stay and would recommend and go back We also did the airboat rides and had a private event in the bar. Service was amazing !

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy E., West Palm Beach, FL

5 Sept, 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Communication was excellent!

Need to hire a cleaning company that actually clean. Walls were badly scuffed. A few Bathroom towels were stained. The few small rugs were dirty, especially the bathroom rug. Sooo…Grateful for the washer and dry. I love the style of the home, just wish the rooms had televisions.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

1 Aug, 2022

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

Awesome stay for large group!

The property is in excellent condition and accurately described. A perfect place for large family gatherings. Property management communications were absolutely outstanding. This property would be on fire if it had a backyard entertaining area. But if you’re looking for a great place to gather and just stay the night at it is absolutely the right place, we felt very safe and comfortable!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christine W., Florida

1 Aug, 2022

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

Just what we needed.

The house was quite comfortable and suited our needs very well. I was a little annoyed at the nickle and dime fees. One for extra parking spots. Our family rented both properties. There was no need for the extra fee.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn E.

31 Jul, 2022

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

The house was amazing! Great for multiple families!

The hosts were great, very responsive!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

15 Feb, 2022

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

Fun times

We were in town for a wedding and the Gator Mansion was perfectly located for our group. The accommodations were wonderful. Plenty to see and do. Check out the Airboat rides down the street if you're curious about Florida bird and alligator life. So much fun! Place was clean and had plenty of space for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christina

Joel Martin was born in Paris, France. His family moved to Africa when he was young, and there he grew up surrounded by the magnificent wildlife. He spent a lot of his youth out in the jungles hunting snakes, alligators and other creatures. His survival skills were honed by his many African and Malgache friends.

He returned to France to do his tour of duty. He chose to be in the Navy which had their base at Toulon, in the beautiful south of France. After his tour of duty was over, he settled in Corsica, where he opened a restaurant and nightclub. He also had a small ranch where he could ride his horses.

After 12 years spent in Corsica, he decided to open a franchise of mini supermarkets in several ski resorts in the French Alps.

The lure of the French Riviera drew Joel and family. There he went to open a real estate company. But all plans changed in 1996, when he won a green card and was allowed to emigrate to America. Without hesitation, he packed up the family and moved to the States. Joel chose Florida as he enjoys the heat and humidity, so reminiscent of his youth.

His choice of lifestyle led him to the Oviedo area where he could live in the country and keep his horse. On a morning walk one day he discovered that not 5 minutes away is the Black Hammock Restaurant, on lovely Lake Jesup, with it’s mangroves and alligators. Now he knows he is in paradise! He is at home just as he was in Africa.
Joel obtained his American Citizenship, fully living out his AMERICAN DREAM!

To further improve Black Hammock Adventures' air boat business Joel obtained his Master Airboat License. He, as well as all of Black Hammock's airboat pilots, have their Master Airboat Captain License.

Why they chose this property

beautiful property on more than 5 acres with lake access

built for vacation rental in october 2018

What makes this property unique

Close to Orlando or Sanford Airport
5 minutes from 417 but still in rural Oviedo
10% off at local Black Hammock Restaurant during your stay
20% off airboat rides at Black Hammock Adventures during your stay
2-4-1 Margaritas all day every day at the Lazy Gator Bar less than 1 mile away