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Gator Hole: Old-Florida Cabin Feeling 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath house, sleeps 4.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gator Hole: Old-Florida Cabin Feeling 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath house, sleeps 4.

Enjoy the breathtaking view of Florida wildlife or a sunset over Lake Jesup from a large open window overlooking the water. Gator Hole is a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with a den in the middle of Black Hammock Fish Camp in quiet Oviedo, Fl. This home offers an "old Florida" cabin-type feel, guaranteed to be much different than many other typical vacation rentals. This home features discounts at Black Hammock Adventures including 20% off airboat rides and 10% off in the Black Hammock Restaurant.

Gator Hole offers keyless entry for a convenient check-in experience. We prioritize your privacy, so there's no mandatory contact unless you need assistance. For any questions or help during your stay, feel free to reach out to the property manager or ask the friendly Black Hammock employees in the gift shop and bar. Additionally, our team is available 24/7 for emergencies, ensuring you have a worry-free stay. Enjoy your time at Gator Hole, knowing support is always nearby if needed.

🌟 Explore the Surroundings:
Gator Hole is strategically located in the heart of Oviedo, providing easy access to a variety of attractions within a 15-minute drive.

🚗 Conveniently Close:
Downtown Oviedo: Immerse yourself in the local charm of downtown Oviedo, just a short drive away. Discover unique shops, cafes, and vibrant community events.

Oviedo on the Park: Enjoy the green spaces, playgrounds, and scenic trails at Oviedo on the Park—a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or a family picnic.

🍽️ Dining Delights:
Local Eateries: Indulge in diverse dining experiences with an array of local restaurants and cafes offering a range of culinary delights.

🛍️ Shopping Extravaganza:
Oviedo Mall: Shop 'til you drop at Oviedo Mall, where you can explore a variety of stores and boutiques.

🌳 Natural Retreats:
Lukas Butterfly Encounter: Experience the magic of butterflies at Lukas Butterfly Encounter, a delightful attraction for nature enthusiasts.

🎥 Entertainment Hub:
Movie Theaters: Catch the latest blockbuster at one of the nearby movie theaters for a fun night out.

🛣️ Easy Access to Highways:
Major Highways: Enjoy the convenience of easy access to major highways, making it a breeze to explore neighboring cities and attractions.

🌅 Scenic Surroundings:
Lake Jesup Boardwalk: Take a leisurely stroll along the Lake Jesup Boardwalk to immerse yourself in the beauty of Florida's natural landscapes.
Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or simply a relaxing getaway, Gator Hole's central location provides a perfect starting point for your exploration.

🎉 Area Attractions
- Black Hammock Discounts: 20% off airboat rides, 10% off at the Black Hammock Restaurant
- 5 minutes to Highway 417
- Groceries (Publix): 10 minutes
- Shopping: 15 minutes
- Boombah Sports: 20 minutes to both parks
- The Attractions: 40 minutes
- Daytona Beach: 1 hour
- Orlando Speedway: 30 minutes
- Winter Park: 30 minutes
- UCF: 20 minutes

🔑 Guest Access
- Property manager available for emergencies 24/7 🆘️🚨
- Entire property accessible
- Outdoor cameras only
- Keyless entry; door code provided 1-3 hours before arrival
- Please be aware that the Black Hammock complex is closed on Mondays, and the gate is secured during closed hours, including 10 pm to 9 am on weekdays and 1 am to 9 am on weekends. Gate code will be provided on the day of arrival.

🐊 Welcome to Gator Hole: Your Oasis in Oviedo, Florida! 🌅

Nestled in the heart of the serene Black Hammock Fish Camp, Gator Hole invites you to escape the ordinary and embrace the charm of "Old Florida." This unique 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom haven boasts a picturesque view of Lake Jesup, offering front-row seats to stunning sunsets and the captivating beauty of Florida wildlife.

🏡 Your Cozy Retreat:
Step into the warmth of an "Old Florida" cabin ambiance, a refreshing departure from typical vacation rentals. Gator Hole promises a tranquil getaway with a touch of rustic elegance. The fully furnished kitchen, living room, and bedrooms, two adorned with queen-sized beds and the 3rd with a futon, create an inviting atmosphere for relaxation.

🍹 Unwind at The Lazy Gator Bar and Tiki Terrace:
Indulge in the 2-for-1 margaritas at the Lazy Gator Bar, just steps away from your private entrance. Immerse yourself in the laid-back atmosphere and relish the mesmerizing sunsets that paint the sky.

🚤 Adventure Awaits:
As a guest of Gator Hole, enjoy exclusive discounts at Black Hammock Adventures—20% off exhilarating airboat rides and 10% off delectable meals at the Black Hammock Restaurant.

🏞️ Explore the Surroundings:
Take advantage of the boat ramp for lake access, and for boat owners, secure your vessel in one of our boat slips for only $20 per night.

🚗 Parking & Accessibility:
Parking for up to 2 vehicles is included. Additional vehicles, trailers, and RVs are welcome with an extra fee. Please provide your license plate number for a hassle-free stay.

🍽️ Kitchen Amenities
Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils
Drip coffee pot provided (Please bring your own coffee)

🛍️ Starter Supplies Provided
- 1 roll of paper towels
- 2 rolls of toilet paper
- 1 kitchen trash bag
- 1 towel & 1 hand towel per guest
- 2 dishwasher tablets, 1 sponge, dish soap
- 2 small bars of soap per bathroom
Please contact us with any questions regarding any items we might/might not provide.

Experience the allure of Gator Hole—a retreat where nature, comfort, and adventure converge. Book your stay now and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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A vehicle is strongly recommended. You can also get away with using a ride share or taxi. Public transit picks up about 1 mile away on the main road.

🏠 House Rules
- No Pets
- No Parties 🚫🎉
- No Children under 13
- 1 visiting guest per reserved guest allowed; no overnight visitors without approval
- Parking for up to 2 vehicles included; additional fees for more than 2, large trucks, RVs, and trailers
- No EV charging 🔌
- Completed pre-arrival form and signed rental conditions required prior to check-in

👪 🐊 Family of Gators: Explore our unique rentals!
- Gator Palace: 5bd/5bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Mansion: 6bd/5bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Nest: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6
- Gator Den: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6
- Gator Cottage: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Cove: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Lodge: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4
- Gator Manor: 6bd/6bth - Sleeps 12
- Gator Hole : 2bd/1.5bth - Sleeps 4
Please reach out to the property manager if you need help finding these listings.

⏰ Check-in/Out Times:
- Check-in: 4pm
- Check-out: 10am
- Early/late check-out for $50 when available

✔️ 📝 Other Things To Note:
- Cleaning Fee: $135 (taxable) 🧹🧼
- Security deposit or damage insurance required
- All accommodations are non-smoking; $200 fee for smoking indoors 🚭

Property manager

Christina

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111.5 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Oviedo, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Jesup - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Black Hammock Wilderness Area - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Oviedo Medical Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • University of Central Florida - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 21 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Townhouse Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gator Hole: Old-Florida Cabin Feeling 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath house, sleeps 4. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gator Hole: Old-Florida Cabin Feeling 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath house, sleeps 4.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gator Hole: Old-Florida Cabin Feeling 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath house, sleeps 4.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gator Hole: Old-Florida Cabin Feeling 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath house, sleeps 4. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Jesup, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park. Trotwood Park and Oviedo Medical Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Gator Hole: Old-Florida Cabin Feeling 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath house, sleeps 4. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gator hole
We didn't sleep well
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO Host
Best hostess ever! Beautiful home. All amenities. Great neighborhood. Super comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Florida is right
This was a wonderful place to enjoy the wildlife and beautiful sunsets after a busy day. It is a funky older home, as the pictures show. Waking up to herons directly outside the dining area was a daily pleasure. The patrons of the bar and restaurant ebbed and flowed, but never disturbed our sleep. The beds were extremely comfortable as well. Christina was very helpful whenever we had a question. Oviedo is a convenient distance from Orlando and the Atlantic coast, and we found a great barbecue joint near the roundabout. We highly recommend the Gator Hole if a little "Old Florida" appeals to you.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpected Gem
Love this place, restaurant walking distance, bar right out the door. People were so friendly. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing find!!!
Black Hammock was an absolute blessing! The location was perfect, the place was everything we needed it to be! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Great, close to orlando and daytona
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
August 2022
The Property was older and rustic, but we knew that before renting. The cabin was not cleaned before our arrival. A call into Christine and she had someone there within 30 minutes to clean the place up. It looked like someone had started to clean it but left in the middle of it. Christine had the owner of the resort buy us a round of beverages at the Gator Bar about 50 feet from the cabin door. Everyone was super nice and the cleaning lady that came to clean was super and quick. The owner wife came by and was very apologetic that the place was not cleaned. The cabin is comfortable, we saw much wildlife from birds, geckos to small alligators in the water just outside the dinner table windows. The food at the restaurant and beverages at the bar were fantastic. Other than the hiccup at the beginning of our stay, we had a great vacation, and the cabin was a hit for the entire family. Again, communication with property management was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

joey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place awesome people
The property was exactly as described. The property manager was great. I had one issue during my stay which was the well pump failed. I notified the property manager and it was fixed ASAP. The area is great and the staff at the restaurant amd bar were awesome. I will defintely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward M., Chester, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Gator Country
Great place. Accommodations were as stated. Really enjoyed my time and will be back. Thanks!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, Lots to do and see!
I stayed with my husband, Mom and Dad. We had a great time! Communication with the property manager was quick. If staying for more than weekend, be sure to bring your supplies, I was unprepared. A great time was had by all!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing wildlife
This property had stunning views of all kinds of wildlife and water. We watched the sunset on the water from the house every night, just beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Me and my buddy had a great time. We brought our boat and it was super easy to put in the water. Food and environment was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The manager was great with communicating before, during and after the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Natural High
It was great fun to be on this unique house surrounded by nature so close to Orlando.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Trouble free and enjoyable stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent - cannot wait to return.
Convenient location. Gorgeous surroundings. Wonderful staff and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Black Hammock Relaxing
Excellent experience, friendly people and place. Remote enough to feel secluded yet close enough to be convenient. We all really enjoyed our stay and all the amenities. Great food, great drinks, great time had by all. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very well kept, everyone there was so nice and helpful! Would highly recommen!
Looking foward to coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house with great atmosphere
Me and my fiancé and two friends books this place and it couldn’t have been more perfect. It was perfect for what we need. Loved being near the lake. Was a great place to come to after our wedding on Saturday for our last night. Very easy to find. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Oviedo
Love this place it was perfect for us
Stayed 19 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucille M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gators anyone?
Quirky Fish Camp! Interesting experience as our daughter, hubby & 13 yr old grandson spent an afternoon with us. He got to hold an alligator 🙂. Place was clean, however mattresses were tired. Management very responsive. I have psiatica so the bed is more crucial for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gatorhole oasis
I was in Florida for a week on business. Staying in a hotel and eating out for that length of time did not appeal. It was surprisingly quiet, just close the bedroom door and the bar music disappears. The view of the canal and birds was wonderful to work to.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice retreat at Lake Jessup
Roomy, neat property. Thought that noise from the bar next door would be a problem, but it was not. Nice nature friendly location, close to highway, and to Winter Springs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cleverson M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place!!!!
The house is perfect. Big house, comfortable, clean and located in really nice place. To be in heaven, just need a grill in the backyard. Thank you for let us stay in your house.