The Oaks Vacation Rental at Orange Springs
in Beautiful Marion County, Florida

Think you can’t afford to winter in Florida?
Check our rates!

In the heart of Old Florida, this oasis of welcoming country 
comfort is tucked away on over an acre of land dotted with grand-
daddy oaks and fragrant pines. Sandhill Cranes, chickadees, 
cardinals, tortoises, deer and other wildlife are just some of our 
frequent visitors. Starry skies and fresh air delight the senses.

The fully-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher and microwave, and 
there are a full-size washer and dryer. All towels and linens are 
supplied. 

We provide satellite TV and a VCR and DVD player, along with a 
video library, books and magazines, and cards and games. 

In your huge back yard you’ll find a picnic table and gas 
grill and a firepit for campfires. 

Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a place to relax and get 
away from it all, make The Oaks your north central Florida home-away-
from-home.

*Newly remodeled and updated interior.
*Located on your own private fenced wooded acre.
*Satellite TV with basic package. Upgrade on arrival if staying a month or more. Extra charge will 
be only what the satellite provider charges us.
*VCR/DVD player. 
*All linens and towels provided.
*Queen-size bed in master, full-size in second bedroom and a comfortable innerspring futon in the LR.
*200-acre Horseshoe Lake Park just around the corner--spring fed lake 
for fishing and canoeing, several miles of hiking trails.
*Canoe shuttle and pet-sitting services available through owner.
*Library of videos, books, magazines and games. 
*Phone.(No long distance--bring a phone card with an 800 access 
number.)
*Full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove and all 
cooking utensils, dishes, glassware, etc.
*Full-size washer and dryer.
*Picnic table and gas grill.
*Fire pit for campfires.

What to See and Do Close By

*Woods and Trails: Horseshoe Lake Park is a pleasant 10-minute walk 
or a 2-minute drive. The park offers over 200 acres of oak hammock 
and pine woods with trails around a spring-fed lake where you can 
swim, fish, and canoe. We border the Ocala National Forest, so for a 
little more excitement, bring your ATV or dirt bike and enjoy miles 
of trails. We're only ten miles from the new ATV trailhead.

*Canoeing and Kayaking: The Ocklawaha River, Juniper Springs Run, and 
Alexander Springs Run make great day trips. Overnight camping  trips 
on the Withlacoochee and Suwanee are also popular. Swimming and 
snorkeling are especially popular at Silver Glen Springs, where you 
can also canoe, hike, and picnic.

*Fishing: Orange Springs is home to the nationally-famous bass 
fishing waters of Rodman Lake Reservoir—we’re just 10 minutes from 
the Rodman boat ramp. A 30-minute drive or less will take you to 
numerous other good fishing spots. Cedar Key, on the west 
coast, is famous for redfish and makes a good day trip.

 
*Ocean Beaches: The east coast beaches closest to us are Flager, 
Crescent, St. Augustine, Ormond, Daytona, and Cape Canaveral National Seashore. A 
great day trip is Cumberland Island, accessible by ferry. You can see 
the ruins of the Carnegie mansion, walk a nearly-deserted beach, and 
see the island’s famous wild horses. 

*Biking and Walking: Whether you’re on foot or on a bike, you’ll 
enjoy the Gainesville-Hawthorne Rails-to-Trails through Payne’s 
Prairie State Preserve and the Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area. 
Marion County’s nearby Greenway also offers trails for biking and 
hiking. And don't forget the Florida Scenic National Trail.

Bigger Attractions
*Countless Theme Parks in Orlando and Tampa, 2 hours away.
*St. Augustine, the oldest city in America, with over 60 themed 
attractions, about an hour's drive. 
*Silver Springs, with its famous glass-bottom boats, museum, 
environmental education center, Wild Waters water park, and 
concert series is just 25 minutes away. 

Cultural Attractions
*Ocala: Appleton Museum of Art and the Discovery Science and Outdoor Center, Civic Theatre, Silver 
Springs Concert Series, huge new library with many programs; natural history museum at Silver River 
State Park. Several movie theatre complexes. 
 
*Gainesville: Home to University of Florida and its Florida Gators, boasts many 
attractions. Just a few: the Florida Museum of Natural History with its Butterfly Rainforest, the 
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, the University Galleries, the Santa Fe Community Art Gallery, and the 
Hippodrome Theatre (old and foreign films and live productions).
 
*Palatka: Ravine Gardens Azalea Festival, Blue Crab Festival

*Fall season calendar is filled with arts and crafts festivals all 
over the tri-county area. 

Shopping
*Super Wal-Mart and a shopping mall in Silver Springs (about 20 minutes away). Another five minutes 
and you're in Ocala, where you’ll find the usual chain restaurants, malls and stores along with a 
very special kind of small-town friendliness that we're all real proud of!
*Palatka, 25 minutes northeast, is a smaller version of Ocala, and is a slower-paced option many 
people enjoy. There are a Super Wal-Mart, Publix and Winn-Dixie supermarkets, various restaurants 
and banks. 
*Within a few miles are convenience stores, dollar stores, restaurants, small grocery stores, and an 
organic farm that sells produce and crafts.
*Local farmer's markets on Saturdays offer fresh produce, craft items and local entertainers.
*Flea markets and antique stores abound. The historic town of Micanopy is about 25 minutes away--a 
great place for antique shopping and lunch. 

Churches: The First Baptist Church of Orange Springs and the non-denominational Community Church (a 
lovely building over 150 years old) are a few miles away. Within 14 miles there are Methodist, 
Catholic, Episcopalian, LDS and other churches. There are many other places of worship in the area. 

Medical
*There are two hospitals in Ocala, one in Palatka, and in Gainesville there are a VA Hospital, the 
world-famous Shands Medical Complex, and North Florida Regional.

Rates

Week 	$   400 June-Sept; $ 600 Oct.-May 
Month	$   800 June-Sept; $ 1200 Oct.-May
Two months or more	   $ 1100 per month (Oct.-May); $750 per month (June-Sept.)

Weekend  (Friday-Sunday)	$  200
Extra night                     $   75


One small dog allowed. Nonrefundable pet/cleaning deposit is required. Please inquire for further 
details.