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3 Bed 2 Bath on the Lake, Surrounded by Nature in Rural Oviedo

3 Bed 2 Bath on the Lake, Surrounded by Nature in Rural Oviedo

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Overview of 3 Bed 2 Bath on the Lake, Surrounded by Nature in Rural Oviedo

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Oviedo, FL
  • Popular LocationLake Jesup1 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Central Florida14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeminole County Sports Complex17 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

3 Bed 2 Bath on the Lake, Surrounded by Nature in Rural Oviedo

Beautiful lake front view: Relax with your family on our large back patio and watch the gorgeous colors of the sky as the sun dips down over Lake Jesup.

Gator Nest is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home hosted by Black Hammock Getaway in Oviedo, FL. Perfect for bird watchers, this home is surrounded by trees and nature. Gator Nest features a very spacious layout with a living room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room and a large back patio.

This home is a hidden gem in a quiet location with a HUGE yard that is completely private yet is only just minutes away from the busy city of Oviedo where there is shopping, restaurants, and many things to do including bowling, golf, and swan boat rides. This home would be a great fit for those looking to get away from the city.
Gator Nest is a single family home where renters will have the entire house to themselves during the stay.

The Black Hammock Getaway staff is available 24 hours a day by phone call or text message to answer any and all questions or issues that might arise during a stay. This home is fully furnished, including: washer and dryer, cooking utensils, eating utensils, linens, and towels (for use in the house).
Gator Nest includes free Wi-Fi and a smart tv for watching all your favorite shows on Netflix or Amazon Prime and listening to your favorite music on iHeartRadio. There is also an antenna for watching your favorite basic channel shows.

Boat Slip available for 20$/day only !

PLEASE NOTE: Check-in for this house is between 4pm and 8pm. No check-ins will be accepted after 8pm.

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
$50 Early Check-In or Late Check-Out if available
Parking included for up to 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles subject to fee.
Trailer and RV parking additional
All accommodations are non-smoking
Credit cards accepted
Accessible 24/7
Please note that there is a $150 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. Absolutely no cats
A $1000 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.

Check out our other rentals in the same area!:
Gator Palace - 5bd/5bth Sleeps 12 - HA-4672529
Gator Mansion - 6bd/5bth Sleeps 12 - HA-7262694
Gator Den - 3bd/2bth Sleeps 6 - HA-3905540
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

Please note: we provide starter supplies only. This includes: 1 towel per guest; sheets blanket, and pillows on the bed, 1 roll of paper towels, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 or 2 trash bags, dish soap, a dish washing cloth, and 2 dishwasher tablets. Any additional supplies wanted or needed by the guest will need to be purchased or brought. Additional supplies are not available in the home.

Property manager

Christina

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Lake view

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
Absolutely NO cats. Pets subject to addtl fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Oviedo

Located in Oviedo, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Twin Rivers Golf Course and Deer Run Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Spring Hammock Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Addition Financial Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oviedo, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Jesup - 1 min walk
  • Black Hammock Wilderness Area - 9 min drive
  • Oviedo Medical Center - 10 min drive
  • University of Central Florida - 14 min drive
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 18 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ford’s Garage - 9 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • Starbucks - 9 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great escape after a day of crowded parks.
Lovely staying here. Close to Orlando and parks but great place to escape from the bustle and bustle and unwind. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Bryan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Adequate at best
Pictures can be very deceiving. It looks like a clean airy home away from home but in reality it felt dirty (we wouldn’t go barefoot) Upon arrival we were greeted with a stale urine scent. There were large dust bunnies found in hallway and family room. It’s in desperate need of painting and updating. We had 1 wash cloth for 4 people to share. And 1 towel each. There were no extra linens at all. No dressers so you have to leave your clothes in your suitcase. When turning on the sinks in the extra bath, they spray everywhere and the shower was 1/3 shower spray and 2/3 bathtub flow. No way for full shower flow. We were under the impression that there was a swimming pool but there isn’t. And maybe a small thing but the various chairs on the patio were all willy nilly. Not welcoming at all. We rearranged them. A good thing is there were little stickers on the light switches telling what they go to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gator Oasis
This was our 2nd time staying at this property. We come down to florida from New England once a year to visit family. 2 years ago a dear family member passed and gators nest was where we chose then, this year it was so nice to come back to such a beautiful area. Sitting out back in the screened in area listening to the immense amount of wildlife brought us so much peace in this time. The owners are very attentive and even messaged me to make sure we got in okay! I can not thank them enough for opening this beautiful home to us! Very clean, spacious, beautiful and one of a kind home! 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for relaxing vacation
The property was as described. It is located out of the mainsteam of Florida, which is what we wanted. We wanted a place where we could walk our dogs and just relax. The house and location are exactly as described. We enjoyed watching the eagles nest and turtles laying their eggs. Also, we had one small problem with dishwasher, we called the property manger, Christina, and the handyman was there within an hour. Very well run VRBO. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gerald V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daytona race
Nice place could use some tlc and updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Christina

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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 1995, 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 wild life. 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

I love this property because of it's location. It's 5 minutes away from a major Florida highway but the house is secluded on a large lot hidden in the middle of Florida's natural wildlife. From your backyard you can bird watch, fish, and experience one of the most beautiful sunsets of your life over Lake Jesup.

What makes this property unique

Perfect for nature lovers and photographers
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