Vacation rentals with lake access in The Villages

Fantastic place, clean and cozy. My daughter loved the dock and that there was a fishing pole for her to fish with.

Great place to stay. We had lots of fun using the kayaks and paddle boards. The view of the river is awesome and relaxing while watching all the people tubing, kayaking, and boating up and down. The fire pit was great to make a fire at night. The kitchen had everything we needed and the entire home was very clean. The loft area stayed a little warm so my kids did not want to sleep up there. We had clean music playing on the dock, which people on the river seemed to enjoy too, but the neighbor gave us a dirty look and gesture - no issues otherwise. Overall a great place to spend a few days.

We loved sitting on the screened porch morning and night. Very peaceful. Very comfortable for family. Good communication during stay. Heat and AC worked well. Very convenient location to Inverness. We arrived at night it was a little tricky to find but that's what made it so private. Maybe a blue reflector on the mailbox would help! Rowboat, kayacks, canoes, horseshoes, fishing gear, plenty of games for adults and children. A great time.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We had the most relaxing and comfortable Easter weekend at the lake! The property had everything we needed—clean, well-stocked, and full of thoughtful amenities that made it feel like home. From morning coffee on the porch to evenings by the water, every moment was peaceful and easy. A perfect getaway with beautiful views, great hospitality, and all the comforts you could ask for. Can’t wait to come back! Don't miss the bonus AC'd bathroom on the porch! We almost did.

We had a beautiful weekend stay with trips to Silver Springs and lakes. Loved visiting J Birds Camp, just a paddle or walk away from the house, with a weekend of reggae music and delicious food trucks. Only downside of this stay is the furniture is not comfortable enough for a week long stay which is something I’d love in the future. Loved the Florida Cracker house and very well furnished with kayaks, canoes, etc.

This was our second time staying at The Acorn. The house was very clean and was stocked with everything we needed...toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, coffee and tea supplies...so pleased that we didn't need to run to the store to get any of these items! Dan and Michelle are very quick to respond if we ever need anything. Had some issues with the internet and it was taken care of in a very timely manner. We love relaxing in the back yard and enjoying all of the wild life. The alligators won't bother you if you don't bother them! I absolutely recommend Dan and Michelle's beautifully decorated home to anyone who would like a relaxing, clean, and comfortable place to spend their vacation!

H&H Vacation rentals place was perfect. We stayed here once before and loved it so we came back. The house is really cool. Very clean, comfortable, and we had everything we needed and more. We definitely recommend staying at H&H Vacation rentals place.

My husband and I love nature so this was absolutely the perfect fit for us. It is magical. Waking up for the sunrise and seeing all the birds/alligators/ beautiful views. This house is also the perfect location- right next to rainbow springs, crystal river, silver springs- where you can rent kayaks and see the beautiful water and manatees! Matt provides kayaks at his house as well which we took advantage of. When we weren’t out, we loved using the amenities of the house- hot tub, grill, dart board. The kitchen has everything you need to cook at the house. Matt was also very responsive and gave us great advice on where to eat, where to hike, and what to do. We would come back!

Great location. Beautiful home

Jodi was always very responsive. We ended up having to do a late check in, and Jodi was very responsive. I was grateful that he allowed us to bring our dog to his home. The backyard is simply amazing. If you can, let him know in advanced the time of your check in and tell him about your A/C temperature preference, as the control is in his home. Even when we checked in late, he was attentive and accommodating in regards to this too.

Gary cozy apartment is a perfect way to put it! Spacious, clean, stocked, and in a great location. You just can’t beat the price! We’ll definitely stay again!

What a great gem! Love the location, the BEST possible area to be! The cottage is simplistic decorated, free of clutter and you feel right at home walking in! Will definitely be back at stay here! Thank you for the great information , details and recommendations and tge lovely bottle of wine! We had a fantastic weekend! Thank you for a cherished memories!

This was a great find! Clean and looked just like the pictures. Quiet and comfortable!

This was a great place to stay. There are shops close by if you need anything. The resort was perfect and had a little tiki bar. Was not over crowded at all. Very relaxing. And the view from each side of the condo was beautiful. One side you can see the beautiful sun rise and the other you get the fireworks from Disney and universal. I would definitely recommend.

We absolutely loved Rachel’s place! The location was perfect—convenient to Universal and Discovery Cove, and we had dinner at Disney Springs every night with just a short drive back. One of our favorite parts was being right on the lake—it added a peaceful, relaxing touch to a busy amusement park vacation. The condo itself is spacious, and the master bedroom feels like a true oasis. If you’re looking for the perfect mix of fun and relaxation, this is it. I’ve already recommended it to all my friends!

We needed a place to stay last minute and this place was perfect and exactly as described, quiet and a wonderful stay! Garry was very communicative and though we didn’t have any problems, Garry offered his help if we needed it. Thanks for a great stay!

Beautiful venue for my intimate wedding elopement. Alisha allowing me to take photos with the horses was a magical addition to my perfect big day. Lovely place to stay as always.

My stay was absolutely beautiful—peaceful, cozy, and everything I hoped for. The private lake was incredibly relaxing, perfect for unwinding and taking in nature. The cottage itself was amazing—well-kept, charming, and had such a welcoming, at-home feel. It was the perfect escape.

We stayed here with 10 women on a lady retreat it was perfect - all the amenities you could need and more with the kayaks and St John’s River and many springs nearby. Would definitely stay again!

We loved staying at the Blue Bee Cottage. It was cozy and comfortable. Each room was detailed perfectly. The neighborhood is very quiet and the cottage is within walkable distance to town or on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays you can walk one block and use the Freebie ride. The cottage has a wonderful comfortable king size bed and the driveway was a plus to park our corvette. We definitely would stay again if we ever visit Mt. Dora again.

We had a wonderful and comfortable visit to the 1930s cottage in Mount Dora. Everything was as described. Our favorite part was the screened patio in the backyard where we started our days with coffee while watching the birds and our dog play in the fenced backyard. We hope to return for another visit!

I think our 4th or 5th stay at this location. We'll return. It's one of our Happy Places!!!

I enjoyed my stay very much. I would sit down near the water or inside looki g out big front windows in the big comfy chairs and watch whatever was going on. it was very quite. reminded me of when I was younger at our grandparents camp on the water. Ruthann was in contact with me when she was notified that internet went down. checked in to see how my stay was going. check in was very easy. I would stay again. thank you to great hosts. 😊 Suzanne

Great getaway. Lovely location. Screened in area was great in evenings.