Ocala Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Ocala is a peaceful town in central Florida, approximately 78 miles west of Daytona Beach. This is horse country, and Ocala is known as the center for Thoroughbred racing and training. Rolling hills, sweeping fields and white horse barns make this area seem more like Kentucky than Florida. In fact, at least five Kentucky Derby winners were trained in Ocala. Horse farm tours are available in the area. Ocala is also well known for the Ocala National Forest where over two million people visit each year. There are a total of 600 lakes in the forest, 23 spring-fed streams and two major rivers. Enjoy camping, picnics, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding and woodland hikes all year long; although fall through spring is the best time to avoid thunderstorms and mosquitoes. Just outside of Ocala is Silver Springs, a 350-acre natural theme park that has the world’s largest collection of artisan springs. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and features wild animal displays, glass bottom boat rides, a jungle cruise and jeep safari. Ocala also has a beautiful, historic downtown district, with renovated Victorian homes and buildings, boutiques, antique shops, fine restaurants and cafes.

Surrounding areas: Summerfield, Florida (13.7 mi), Lake Weir, Florida (14.5 mi), Oxford, Florida (18.9 mi), Cross Creek, Florida (20.7 mi), The Villages, Florida (20.8 mi), Dunnellon, Florida (22.2 mi), Lady Lake, Florida (23.4 mi)

Ocala Vacation Rentals

Listing	Pool/HotTub		Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Cozy Condo	P	H	Condo	1	1	4
Lakefront Cottage near Forest & Cities			House	1	1	6
Cozy cottage			Cottage	1	1½	4
Adorable 2/1 Cottage- Ocala- FREE WIRELESS INTERNET !			House	2	1	3
Almost New Furnished "Dollhouse"			House	2	1	4
Elite Resorts Cottages	P	H	Cottage	2	1	4
2/2 Condomium with Golf Couse & Lake View	P		Condo	2	2	4
Central Florida			House	2	2	4
New Del Webb Villa on Golfcourse with Lake View	P	H	Villa	2	2	4
Orange Springs Vacation Home			House	2	2	4
Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest			House	2	2	6
Summer Special! 400/wk Golf Comm.	P		House	2	2	8
Cozy Forest Home - Salt Springs Community			House	2	2	8
Quaint Retreat with private Lake Access			House	2	2½	6
Lake George / St Johns River Ocala Forest,Salt Springs,FL			House	3	2	5
Beautiful furnished home: SummerGlen 55+ Golf Community	P	H	House	3	2	5
Hits-Country living guest house on farm			House	3	2	6
Sumerglen 55+ Golf comm on 18th hole w/GOLF CART, internet	P	H	House	3	2	6
Convenient to HITS and Parelli Training Facility			House	3	2	6
4/2 Brand new /minuts to The Villages REDUCED...Internet			House	3	2	6
Lake Kerr, Salt Springs, Ocala National Forest, FL			House	3	2	6
Sallie's Laurel-A Luxury Retreat			House	3	2	6
Golden Acres Rest n' Ride			Cabin	3	2	6
Free DVD of your Vacation! Beach,Tiki, Jacuzzi, Golf, Pool	P	H	House	3	2	8
Golf Course House			House	3	2	10
The Floridian-LARGE -SLEEPS 12- FREE WIRELESS INTERNET			House	3	2	10
Southern Charm-LG 3-4 BEDROOMS In Ocala INTERNET PROVIDED!			House	3	2	12
Free DVD of your Vacation! Private Beach, Tiki huts, Pool!	P		House	4	2½	8
Sunny Farm House - Close to Hits		H	House	4	3	7
Lake Kerr Get A Way			House	6	3	13

Ocala Weather & Climate

The lush, green horse country of north central Florida, near Ocala and Lady Lake, lies between Gainesville and Orlando. It is warm and humid in the summertime with plenty of sunshine along with frequent thunderstorms that generally pass very quickly. Winters are warm, dry days with cool nights - perfect for a round of golf, horseback riding and other outdoor sports. Northern Florida receives an average of 50 inches of rainfall per year, with most of it during the months of May through September. There is much less rain overall in the wintertime, although continental low-pressure systems can bring longer periods of cloudiness to the area. North winds in the winter keep this area slightly cooler than southern Florida, but summers are slightly warmer without the cooling effect from the ocean, as do cities that are located right along the coast.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	70°F	45°F	3.55 in.	-
February	72°F	47°F	3.11 in.	-
March	78°F	52°F	4.02 in.	-
April	82°F	56°F	2.78 in.	-
May	88°F	63°F	3.55 in.	-
June	91°F	69°F	7.20 in.	-
July	92°F	71°F	6.20 in.	-
August	91°F	70°F	5.84 in.	-
September	89°F	68°F	5.60 in.	-
October	83°F	61°F	2.71 in.	-
November	77°F	53°F	2.47 in.	-
December	71°F	47°F	2.65 in.	-

Ocala Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Orlando Sanford International airport (SFB) located about 61 miles southeast of Ocala in Orlando / Sanford, Florida, the Daytona Beach International airport (DAB) located approximately 64 miles east of Ocala in Daytona Beach, Florida, Cecil Field (VQQ) located roughly 72 miles north of Ocala in Jacksonville, Florida, and finally the Orlando International airport (MCO) located around 72 miles southeast of Ocala in Orlando, Florida.

Ocala Attractions

While staying in your Ocala Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.


Amusement and Theme Parks
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	4.8 mi.
SeaWorld Orlando	Orlando	FL	64.0 mi.
Universal Studios Florida	Orlando	FL	64.0 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure	Orlando	FL	64.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM Studios	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World - Epcot	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
Main Street Pier Amusements	Daytona Beach	FL	66.9 mi.
Old Town	Kissimmee	FL	75.9 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park	Winter Haven	FL	87.1 mi.
Busch Gardens Tampa	Tampa	FL	88.1 mi.

Water Parks
Wild Waters	Silver Springs	FL	4.8 mi.
Buccaneer Bay	Spring Hill	FL	55.2 mi.
Wet N' Wild	Orlando	FL	64.0 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
Water Mania	Kissimmee	FL	75.9 mi.
Adventure Landing	Jacksonville	FL	84.1 mi.
Adventure Island	Tampa	FL	88.1 mi.

Golf Courses
Baseline Golf Course	Ocala	FL
Country Club of Silver Springs Shores	Ocala	FL
Huntington Golf Club	Ocala	FL
Lake Diamond Golf & Country Club	Ocala	FL
Marion Oaks Country Club	Ocala	FL
Oak Run Country Club	Ocala	FL
Ocala Golf Club	Ocala	FL
Ocala Palms Golf Club	Ocala	FL
Pine Oaks Golf Course	Ocala	FL
Rolling Greens Executive Golf Course	Ocala	FL
Royal Oaks at Oak Run Country Club	Ocala	FL
Valleybrook Golf Club	Ocala	FL
Eagle Ridge Golf Club at Spruce Creek	Summerfield	FL	13.7 mi.
Links of Spruce Creek	Summerfield	FL	13.7 mi.
Stonecrest Country Club	Summerfield	FL	13.7 mi.
Hacienda Hills Golf & Country Club	The Villages	FL	21.2 mi.
Arnold Palmer Legends Country Club	Lady Lake	FL	21.6 mi.
Country Club of Lady Lake	Lady Lake	FL	21.6 mi.
Glenview	Lady Lake	FL	21.6 mi.
Harbor Hills Country Club	Lady Lake	FL	21.6 mi.
Lakes of Lady Lakes Golf Club	Lady Lake	FL	21.6 mi.
Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club	Lady Lake	FL	21.6 mi.
Tierra Del Sol	Lady Lake	FL	21.6 mi.
Water Oak Country Club Estates	Lady Lake	FL	21.6 mi.
Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club	Dunnellon	FL	22.4 mi.
Rainbow Springs Golf & Country Club	Dunnellon	FL	22.4 mi.
Rainbows End Golf & Country Club	Dunnellon	FL	22.4 mi.
Williston Highlands Golf & Country Club	Williston	FL	22.9 mi.
Continental Country Club	Wildwood	FL	23.5 mi.
Miona Lake Golf Club	Wildwood	FL	23.5 mi.

State Parks
Silver River State Park		FL	7.3 mi.
Rainbow Springs State Park		FL	19.1 mi.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park		FL	20.3 mi.
Lake Griffin State Park		FL	26.9 mi.
Fort Cooper State Park		FL	28.7 mi.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park		FL	29.8 mi.
Sunland Center State Park		FL	32.5 mi.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park		FL	37.2 mi.
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park		FL	37.3 mi.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park		FL	38.2 mi.
Devils Millhopper Geological State Park		FL	38.7 mi.

Museums
Appleton Museum of Art	Ocala	FL		(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Silver Springs	Silver Springs	FL	4.8 mi.
Central Florida Zoological Park	Lake Monroe	FL	54.7 mi.
Sea World of Orlando	Orlando	FL	64.0 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological Park	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
The Living Seas	Lake Buena Vista	FL	65.6 mi.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm	St. Augustine	FL	69.3 mi.
Jacksonville Zoological Park	Jacksonville	FL	84.1 mi.
Busch Gardens	Tampa	FL	88.1 mi.
Florida Aquarium	Tampa	FL	88.1 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden	Tampa	FL	88.1 mi.
Brevard Zoo	Melbourne	FL	119.9 mi.

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