This vacation home places you next to Bowlero West Ocala and within a 15-minute walk of College of Central Florida Ocala Campus. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
College of Central Florida Ocala Campus - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Easy Street Family Fun Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Regal Hollywood - Ocala - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Paddock Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Ocala Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 7 min walk
Golden Corral - 15 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 12 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Poolside Paradise Retreat
Escape to Poolside Paradise Retreat!
Unwind in our spacious bedrooms, game room, screened porch, sparkling in-ground pool, fire pit, hammock, and BBQ — all in a fully fenced backyard. Perfect for families and friends.
-Minutes from downtown Ocala, restaurants, shopping, and the World Equestrian Center.
~1.5 hours to Daytona Beach, ~2 hours to Clearwater Beach, and ~1 hour to Orlando. Close to state parks and crystal-clear natural springs too!
Your unforgettable Florida getaway starts here.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Foosball table
Gym
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Ocala, just steps from Bowlero West Ocala. You'll also find Easy Street Family Fun Center and Regal Hollywood - Ocala less than a mile away.
Is there parking available at The Poolside Paradise Retreat?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.
Is The Poolside Paradise Retreat good for couples?
There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool and a fireplace as well as an outdoor pool.
Does The Poolside Paradise Retreat have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does The Poolside Paradise Retreat have connecting rooms available?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at The Poolside Paradise Retreat?
Yes, every house at The Poolside Paradise Retreat comes with a porch/lanai.
The Poolside Paradise Retreat Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Maggie B.
Mar 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the pool!
Maggie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
Tess G.
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very responsive. The game room was well equipped and kept the teenagers busy.
Tess G.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Mary P.
Dec 13, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
My daughter fell in the hallway and hit her head and hit her chin on the strip between the carpet and the hard floor there’s a nail sticking up. She ended up with four stitches not happy.
Mary P.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
steven t.
Dec 4, 2025
steven t.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Abel M.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good stay and a very good place to have a great time
Abel M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Susanna M.
Jul 3, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Olympic pool with beautiful fenced-in yard
Great huge pool and lots of rafts. Great yard for our dogs and beautiful new fence with pretty lights. Plenty of room. All basics we needed. House was nice but towels could’ve been newer. Beds were comfortable. Kids loved the bunk bed. Negatives - There were a ton of palmetto roaches, most dead but it freaked us out. Mice droppings in the kitchen drawer. Needs a regular exterminator and thorough cleaning under the couches. Screened in porch was ripped almost everywhere.
Susanna M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim G.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spring Break stay in Ocala
It was a great stay, this house was exactly what we were looking for. Its location was about 8-10 min from Downtown, and about 15ish from Silver Springs. On arrival door code opened up the home to a very comfortable living room, large flat screen TV with A very cozy couch and love seat recliners. The kitchen is very spacious with a kureg coffee bar with plenty of sugar creamer and coffee cups. There was also a small microwave and an Airfrier!! Worked great for reheating our Mellow Mushroom pizza and Calzone. I want to note there was everything you needed to cook and bake at this rental. Made it feel like I was home. There was a farm style dinner table that sat 6(I think?). And of course large sink, a dishwasher that works very well, and a nice size fridge that kept everything cold. I did appreciate the bag of ice too.. There was a spacious game room with another couch and tv as well as the washer and dryer (new I might add). Moving outside there is a covered screened in porch with a large flat screen TV outdoor table and chairs with a basket full of towels. The pool deck made for plenty of room to walk around, and there were nice pool loungers with a big umbrella. I will add this, you will probably have to skim the pool before you get in. It’s no big deal, there’s just a bunch of oak trees around so debris getting in the pool is gonna happen. You’ll be fine. Lol! Fire pit was nice with chairs, but didn’t use it. 10/10 recommended this place to everyone!!
Jim G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
cathy c.
Feb 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ocala
host was perfect!!
cathy c.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amanda V.
Jan 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property especially for our group!
We were traveling to the area to show at WEC. We were a small group who wanted to be close to the show grounds, stores and coffee! We also wanted to have a place to relax and be able to have our dogs!This property worked out great for us!
Amanda V.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rachel I.
Dec 17, 2024
Rachel I.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy G.
Nov 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars
Very clean and convenient. Great host.
Timothy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen W.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Our host/property manager provided the best service I’ve ever had at a property.
My family evacuated from hurricane Milton and stayed here during the storm. They were very helpful, and understanding about the situation we were in.
They were flexible with a few things to accommodate the situation we were in, and upheld everything they said they would.
On the first day we realized the microwave was not working and the property manager went to the store and brought us a new microwave within an hour.
The house was super cute with lots of extras that kept us entertained.
I can’t thank them enough.
Best host ever!
Helen W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Ron B.
Sep 25, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you don’t like roaches book else where
I recently stayed at this VRBO property and had a disappointing experience that compelled us to leave a day early. While the house appeared relatively clean at first glance, we encountered a severe roach infestation. We were appalled to find roaches running across my wife’s food in the sink and noticed them in the bedrooms as well. Roaches pose a high risk of disease, making the situation even more unacceptable. Additionally, there was no pool cage, which led to debris accumulating in the pool, though that was secondary to the main issue. Furthermore, if you prefer comfortable beds, I’d advise steering clear, as they were far from relaxing. Overall, this stay was unenjoyable, primarily due to the roaches, and I cannot recommend this property.
Ron B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda R.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent overall rating.
This property was exactlyas described. It is clean and perfect for what my family needed for our vacation. We will most
definately rent this one again when we visit Ocala. Many thanks to our host.