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Cottages in Ocala

A house with a front door, two windows, and various utility meters and electrical boxes on the exterior wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden countertop.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a hanging plant.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dishwasher.

1. 5 Mi to Silver Springs State Pk: Gem w/ Game Room!

Fort King District

$157

$400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rustic cabin with a porch, wooden steps, and two chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a large window with blinds.

A cozy room with wooden walls and ceiling, a beige sofa, a patterned rug, a wooden side table, and a refrigerator.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. Fish, Boat & Explore: Cross Creek Cabin w/ Dock!

Hawthorne

$136

$277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A covered porch with wicker chairs and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a hallway.

A hallway with a dining area featuring a table and chairs, a black door with a number plaque, and a decorative fleur-de-lis on the wall.

A spacious room with a wooden staircase, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, a small seating area with a chair and a table, and a patterned rug on the floor.

3. Historic Tremain Cottages

Mount Dora

$175

$194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A small, single-story house with a gabled roof and a front porch.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

A row of small motorboats docked at a marina with a covered area overhead.

4. Mount Dora Cottages

Mount Dora

$237

$263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building with a sign reading "Nature Coast Cafe" and a number "649" on the door.

A covered swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a lifebuoy.

A dining area with four tables and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a chandelier.

A covered porch with a wooden bench, a glass table with a 'WELCOME' sign, and potted plants.

5. Nature Coast Inn and Cottages

Inglis

$165

$233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A small, single-story cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

A covered patio with a red floor, white railings, and a view of a garden.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining area with chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with a wooden bar, bar stools, a large window with a view of trees, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

6. Bass Fishing Paradise w/ Shared Dock in Hawthorne!

Hawthorne

$136

$277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A small yellow building with a porch, surrounded by trees and grass.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a white door, a sofa with blue cushions, and a coffee table with a vase and a tray.

A kitchen with blue cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a window with blinds.

A glass-enclosed dining area with a round table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Hawthorne Angler's Cabin w/ Lake + Dock Access!

Hawthorne

$136

$277 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A covered outdoor area with a pool, dining table, chairs, ceiling fans, and a grill.

A row of single-story cabins with large windows, a grassy lawn, and a tree in the background.

A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a window with curtains.

A covered swimming pool with a view of the lake, surrounded by trees.

8. Lake View, Pool Access! Pet-friendly Hernando Stay

Hernando

$120

$201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A covered outdoor area with a pool, blue chairs, and a grill.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a quilt, a nightstand, a lamp, and two windows with blinds.

A row of single-story buildings with large windows, a gravel driveway, and a small tree in the center.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a window with blinds.

9. Paddle, Fish & Swim! Hernando Lake Cabin

Hernando

$132

$214 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A single-story house with a garage, a driveway, and a lawn.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A modern outdoor seating area with a wicker sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large umbrella.

A shower with a handrail, a small shelf with a basket, and a decorative tile border.

10. Swim, Golf & Unwind: Home 5 Mi to Lake Sumter!

Collier

$148

$374 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A covered outdoor area with a pool, blue chairs, a table, ceiling fans, and a grill.

A row of single-story buildings with a green roof, a grassy area in front, and a large tree to the right.

A covered swimming pool with a view of the water and trees.

A kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white walls, a refrigerator, a sink, and a dining table with chairs.

11. Lake Days + Pool Fun! Nature Coast Retreat

Hernando

$144

$228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A single-story shed with a large garage door, surrounded by a wooden fence and a paved patio.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden flooring, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.

A covered wooden deck with a view of a calm body of water and trees.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven. There is a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker on the counter. The kitchen has a wooden floor and a small island with a sink.

12. Riverfront Floral City Stay w/ Dock & Hot Tub!

Floral City

$132

$309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A single-story mobile home with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a satellite dish.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a kitchen with a sink and cabinets, and a television in the background.

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.

13. Crescent City Home w/ Charcoal Grill: Near 3 Lakes

Crescent City

$110

$326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered porch with white wooden chairs and tables, a wooden floor, and a view of trees and a house in the background.

A guest entrance with a sign pointing to the right, a white door, and a wooden deck with a railing.

A laundry room with a washing machine, shelves with items, and a door leading to a garden.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Walk to Springs, 700 Ft to Dtwn! Crystal River Gem

Crystal River

$120

$235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A covered patio with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, white chairs, a chandelier, and built-in appliances.

A spacious room with a large window, a white table with chairs, a potted plant, and a blue patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a glass table, and a living room with a sofa and a lamp.

15. 2 Mi to Three Sisters Springs: Home w/ Patio

Crystal River

$97

$277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A covered outdoor area with a swimming pool, seating, and a view of the backyard.

A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with modern appliances.

A covered patio area with a blue patterned rug, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a dining table with chairs.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and television.

16. Coastal Group Getaway Near Three Sisters Springs

Crystal River

$181

$472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A single-story house with a front porch, a flag, and a small garden area.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, and a built-in microwave.

A spacious loft with a high ceiling, a wooden floor, a green desk with drawers, a leather sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A spacious room with wooden flooring, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a large window.

17. Mount Dora Home: Private Pool, Spa & Tropical Bar!

Mount Dora

$154

$341 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A single-story building with a garage and a covered outdoor area.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a brick backsplash.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A modern interior with a welcoming sign, a gray sofa set, a round table with a plant, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

18. Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip!

Astor

$261

$527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a bench at the end.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a sink with a hexagonal backsplash, and light blue cabinets.

A cozy seating area with a wooden table, a wicker chair, and a sofa. A tray with green grapes and a book is on the table.

A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wicker chair.

19. Waterfront Lake Dora Escape w/ Private Dock & Slip

Tavares

$303

$581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A single-story house with a garage, a front yard, and a clear sky.

A spacious living area with a dining table set for four, surrounded by wicker furniture and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

20. Fish, Paddle & Explore: Crystal River Gem w/ Dock

Crystal River

$243

$541 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Top neighborhoods in Ocala

A historic building with classical architecture, a street with red and yellow traffic lights, and a palm tree.

Historic Downtown

Downtown Ocala enchants with its well-preserved Victorian architecture and tree-lined brick streets. The 1920s Marion Theatre's vintage marquee lights up evenings while art galleries housed in century-old storefronts showcase local talent. During First Friday Art Walks, the historic district buzzes with culture seekers enjoying the small-town charm and equestrian-themed shops. Dining options range from casual cafes to upscale farm-to-table restaurants featuring Southern comfort food. Most attractions sit within a few blocks of each other, making the area perfectly walkable. Charming bed & breakfasts in converted Victorian homes offer a genuine taste of Ocala's rich heritage.

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A gazebo with a dome roof, surrounded by brick buildings and trees.

Historic District

Historic District in Ocala pairs 19th-century Victorian charm with modern fun at every turn. Stroll past ornate gingerbread-trimmed mansions and limestone storefronts on brick-paved streets. The restored Marion Theatre's glowing marquee lights up evening adventures, while monthly First Friday Art Walks showcase local talent amid the scent of magnolia blossoms. Farm-to-table restaurants occupy restored Victorian buildings, serving upscale Southern cuisine until 9 PM most nights. Boutique antique shops and art galleries fill historic storefronts, while quaint bed & breakfasts in converted homes offer personalized stays. The compact, pedestrian-friendly layout makes exploring this cultural heart of Ocala delightfully easy.

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North Magnolia Business District

North Magnolia Business District mixes practical charm with a dose of Ocala history. Wide sidewalks lead you past vintage brick buildings, family restaurants with mouthwatering Cuban sandwiches, and local shops where hand-painted signs welcome everyone. You'll find the Reilly Arts Center nearby, while friendly locals chat in a blend of Southern drawls and Spanish conversations. Budget-friendly motels and family-owned restaurants offer authentic local flavors without tourist markups. Most spots close early, so plan accordingly. While public transit is limited, parking is plentiful and free. For bigger adventures, the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion and Discovery Center are just a short drive away.

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A wooden barn with a large opening, surrounded by a grassy field and a wooden fence, under a partly cloudy sky.

A large, translucent marine creature swimming near a rocky underwater surface.

A boat on a clear lake surrounded by dense forest.

Fort King District

Fort King District brings history to life through preserved 19th-century structures where the Seminole War unfolded. Explore the Fort King National Historic Landmark, stroll through Heritage Gardens filled with native Florida plants, or venture to nearby Silver Springs State Park. The tree-lined residential streets showcase charming historic homes that transport you back in time. While dining options are limited within the district itself, downtown Ocala offers diverse restaurants just a short drive away. Most visitors stay in nearby hotels or the occasional historic bed-and-breakfast. A car is recommended as public transit is sparse, but the quiet streets make for pleasant walking once you arrive.

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Top landmarks in Ocala

Florida Horse Park

8.6/10 (308 reviews)

Florida Horse Park is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from central Ocala, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Florida Horse Park, you'll love Sholom Park and Ross Prairie Trailhead, both just a short drive away.

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World Equestrian Center – Ocala

9.0/10 (286 reviews)

World Equestrian Center – Ocala is worth a visit, located 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from central Ocala.

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Ocala Downtown Square

8.8/10 (669 reviews)

Ocala Downtown Square is worth a pic or two when discovering Historic Downtown.

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Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training

7.6/10 (20 reviews)

Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from central Ocala, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training, you'll love Circle Square Cultural Center and Easy Street Family Fun Center, both located nearby.

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Paddock Mall

8.2/10 (445 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Paddock Mall when in Ocala.

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The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park

The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park is in the heart of Zuber, so why not stop by during your stay.

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I-75 Super Flea Market

7.8/10 (191 reviews)

If you like haggling for the best price, you might want to head out to I-75 Super Flea Market when visiting Ocala.

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Don Garlits Museum of Racing

8.4/10 (290 reviews)

Don Garlits Museum of Racing is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Marion Oaks, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Marion Oaks has to offer, head to Florida Horse Park and SummerGlenn Golf Club.

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Ocala and related destinations

Dubbed the 'Horse Capital of the World,' this city invites you to gallop through over 400 thoroughbred farms where champions train amid rolling green pastures. Glass-bottom boats at Silver Springs State Park reveal manatees and alligators swimming through America's largest artesian spring. The Ocala National Forest offers crystal-clear swimming holes and hiking trails through unspoiled wilderness. Don Garlits Museum of Racing satisfies speed enthusiasts with its collection of drag racing history. For adventure seekers, The Canyons Zip Line sends you soaring above former limestone quarries. After a day exploring, catch a performance at the Reilly Arts Center or Ocala Civic Theater. The World Equestrian Center hosts impressive competitions even for those who don't know stirrups from saddles.

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About the destination

Ocala is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants. Activities like horseback riding give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while you're in town. Plan a fun excursion to Country Club Of Ocala and Golden Ocala Golf Course while here. Check out other sights like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.