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The Poolside Paradise Retreat

Family-friendly stay near Ocala Downtown Square

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ocala, FL
  • Place, College of Central Florida Ocala Campus
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Easy Street Family Fun Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Paddock Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ocala

In Ocala .You'll be steps from Bowlero West Ocala and within a 15-minute walk of College of Central Florida Ocala Campus. Easy Street Family Fun Center and Regal Hollywood - Ocala are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bowlero West Ocala - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Poolside Paradise Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Poolside Paradise Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Poolside Paradise Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Poolside Paradise Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Poolside Paradise Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Poolside Paradise Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does The Poolside Paradise Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Poolside Paradise Retreat to downtown Ocala?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Ocala.

The Poolside Paradise Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the pool!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Tess G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very responsive. The game room was well equipped and kept the teenagers busy.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary P.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

steven t.

Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good stay and a very good place to have a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susanna M.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocala

host was perfect!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel I.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 stars

Very clean and convenient. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ron B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024