Nestled in Astor, this lovely cottage for $254 per night is a great option for your next trip. A secluded romantic getaway in Florida's Ocala National Forest. This cottage is situated on a privately owned property on a beautiful canal one turn off the St. John’s River, surrounded by Florida's Ocala National Forest. It's the perfect retreat! You will find miles of hiking, off road vehicle and horse trails in the forest. Trophy bass fishing in our many lakes or the nearby St. Johns River, and hunting for deer and wild turkey in season, are close at hand. So... bring your easel, camera, binoculars and boat and join us for a truly unique getaway experience and see what Florida was like in years past. Come spend a weekend or a week with us. Whatever your indulgence, your comfort and privacy is our main concern. Property Amenities This home has tile and carpeting throughout, has central air and heat, and can sleep up to 10 people. One large master bedroom with queen bed, a second guest bedroom with a queen bed and third bedroom with queen and one sofa beds. Two bathrooms, with huge shower only in the master and shower/bath in the guest bathroom. Third shower outside by the hot-tub/pool Comfortable living room. Dinning Room Large kitchen with breakfast bar and dining table. A large screened porch overlooking the dock and water. A fully equipped kitchen with four burner stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker both Keurig and drip, blender, toaster, plus all necessary cookware, dishes and flatware. Hot tub, which is perfect for enjoying a night with friends under the stars Very large deck area for lounging. Swimming pool. 100 feet of dock space and a public launch nearby. Fish cleaning station at boat-house. Wireless high speed internet Fiber Outdoor gas grill. 5 TV’s including a 55" Flat Screen with DVR and DVD and ROKU's on all TV's Sonos wireless speakers throughout house. Commercial ice machine that makes 70 lbs of ice per day for icing down fish, sodas and cold beer! Pool Table, Ping-Pong Table on screened porch. Washer/Dryer Iron/Ironing Board Linens, blankets and towels included No smoking inside Not handicapped accessible House Rules: -No Parties or Events Allowed -No Smoking Inside -Must be at least 25 years old to book -Regretfully, no pets -Please contain noise after 10:00 PM -Elderly neighbor and his wife live next door. Please do not park in front of his mailbox. He gets quite upset. -Please no parking on the front lawn. You will break the sprinkler heads. - Terms: 1. Owner supplies linens, bedspreads, towels, kitchen utensils, televisions and outdoor furniture. 2. VRBO Guest agrees to take reasonable care of the premises and will be responsible for any damage beyond normal wear and tear. VRBO Guest agrees to pay for any linen, towels, dishes; kitchen or pool equipment lost or damaged during his/her stay. VRBO Guest will be required to clean up first floor, dock and pool deck by returning all deck and pool furniture to its original position. 3. By contracting with us, VRBO Guest acknowledges that the premises has a pool, Jacuzzi, a dock into open water, all of which can be dangerous to unsupervised children and adults who are not careful or don’t know how to swim. VRBO Guest will take appropriate precautions for the safety of all guests on premises, especially children. Please pay extra attention regarding the stairs, porch, pool and dock that all children and guests use due caution against accidents. VRBO Guest agrees to assume the risk of injury from the use of these facilities to him/herself and all the guests, whether child or adult. 4. Only family or friends of VRBO Guest shall be permitted on premises- no sublet or assignment of this agreement is permitted. VRBO Guest shall be responsible for all guests and any damage caused during the stay, unless caused by Owner or Owner’s representative or agent. 5. VRBO Guest agrees to lock house when not on premises for security. 6. Spa temperature set at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Spa temperature can be made higher-but there is risk associated with high temperatures and VRBO Guest is advised to use extreme caution in the use of the spa/hot tub. Temperature over 102 degrees Fahrenheit not recommended. Do not use the spa if you have low blood pressure, a heart condition or other physical limitation. The spa jets will operate by pressing a button at the spa. 7. VRBO Guest and guests will respect the privacy and peace of the neighbors. 8. VRBO Guest will not park or allow guests to park on front lawn. Please also consider the neighbors on either side, when parking. 9. If keys are lost, please call owner 407.579.8913. 10. VRBO Guests shall not wear sunscreen in the spa or pool. 11. Any problems with the premises shall be reported to owner or designated agent immediately by the VRBO Guest. 12. VRBO Guest shall keep trash and garbage in covered containers and will put out containers on designated days (garbage is currently picked up on Monday mornings) 13. VRBO Guest will comply with any reasonable rules established by Owner and provided to VRBO Guest. 14. VRBO Guest will have exclusive use of premises during rental period, except for any required repairs, governmental inspections, meter readers, lawn and pool maintenance; all of whom shall be given access as required. 15. Regretfully, no animals are permitted on the property, during this rental period.