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Historic Fort on Fort King Hill

Vacation home in Ocala

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Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Private kitchen
TV
Travelers step into the heart of Historic Ocala when staying at this remarkable castle on Fort King Hill. The property delivers a memorable experience while practical in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Fort on Fort King Hill

Get ready for an unforgettable escape in this romantic, one-of-a-kind spot! Nestled right in the heart of Ocala’s Historic District on the iconic Fort King Street, you’ll be steps from downtown’s vibrant nightlife, charming shops, and all the essentials. With an incredible location and endless charm, this place promises an experience you won’t soon forget.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
No smoking or vaping inside the property.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: No smoking or vaping inside the property.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Ocala, FL

What's nearby

  • Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Florida Horse Park - 18 min drive - 19.7 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training - 21 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 8 min drive
  • Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Franco’s Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Fort on Fort King Hill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Historic Fort on Fort King Hill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Fort on Fort King Hill?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Fort on Fort King Hill located?

Located in Fort King District, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology and Fort King. Bowlero East Ocala and Appleton Museum of Art are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Historic Fort on Fort King Hill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean property

The house was very clean even though we saw some roaches in the kitchen. The AC worked perfect. The host was very helpful and communication was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

This is the secind time staying here. It has been great both times. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and quaint getaway!

We stayed at this property to visit some family for the holidays in the Ocala area. Great and convenient location, it was clean and our dogs enjoyed the fenced backyard. Will stay again if I come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of Ocala Accommodations

When I visit Florida, it's hard to find somewhere centrally located, clean, and reasonably priced. This home was a good choice for us. Nice 3 bed 2 bath. Everyone had their own space. Grocery store and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot for a Visit

This property was perfect for us! We have family we were visiting in the area and this home was a perfect place to retreat to at the end of the day. Everything was neat and clean when we arrived and while there was some patchwork in one of the bathrooms, this in no way detracted from the charm of the home. I loved how close to everything we were and the neighborhood felt safe. We would definitely stay in this location again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

ok for a short stay

there is no working dishwasher, usually accessible washer/dryer and only a counter top oven (not full size).If there for more days or hoping to do any cooking would need a real oven, more cookware, and more silverware.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocala

Very nice property for the price. Good place for small pets. Great walking trail just a few feet from property. Good communication with host. Will stay again if possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip

We came to Florida to clean up my dad's house so we could sell it for him. We needed a comfortable, clean place, close to his assisted living facility. We enjoyed the cozy beds and cleanliness of the home. Our host, Miguel was kind and helpful. The sign on the wall said it all, Everyday is a gift. I saw this and knew we were in the right place. Wonderful Italian restaurant called Franco's!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location to access everything in central FL. Property was clean and area was safe. Plenty of typical shopping and food options nearby. Great check in/check out process. Would use again
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centralized

This home is centralized in Ocala which was easy for where we needed to be. A cute clean house right on a corner walking distance to the Veterans Memorial park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fort King property

Wonderful location near downtown Ocala. We were in town to celebrate a birthday with old friends. The home was convienently located and made for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean & great location

We came to kayak some of the local springs. This was perfectly located within 10 min to Silver Springs. We loved how spacious and clean the home was. Simple & comfortable- This fit our needs perfectly. Did I mention how clean it was? I had spilled water on the floor and wiped it up and my paper towel was clean.. that said a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarnisha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

I really enjoyed my stay, the place was very clean and peaceful I really recommend the stay and I will most definitely book this place again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Location is nice and a quiet neighborhood. It was perfect for my wife and kids, 7 and under. Very clean and comfortable. Only complaints is the grass was a little tall and needed to be cut, and bed frame were a little bent which made the mattresses have dips and not level when laid on. Overall a nice clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waiting to close on our new home

We stayed at this wonderful house while we were closing on our home and we’re thinking about returning just for the location. We have recommended this house to friends and family. The owner was on point with his communication, the property was everything as promised, and we enjoyed the fenced in backyard for our dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We were down for a quick trip for a wedding. We lucked up on this rental. I would highly recommend this place. Very clean and the pictures do not do this place justice. The house is very large and is also pet friendly. The fenced backyard was great and we loved the sun porch. When we come back down again I hope this place is available so we can stay here again. The host answered any questions we had very quickly. If you are looking for a nice place, look no further you have found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great size home but probably will try a new location next time.

Nice house in excellent location. Spacious and seemed very clean, except did find a couple cockroaches in the kitchen. Loved the place other than the bugs we found. Not an infestation but still gross. Owner provided great communication and follow up and ensured the issue will be addressed immediately (we were flying home next morning). Dishwasher had sign on it saying do not use for some reason (seemed odd). Garage also not avaliable to use with locked door from kitchen, windows on the door to the garage covered to avoid looking out into garage, and sign saying do not enter (also kinda odd).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rock the Country festival

There were Only two down sides to the property. The yard was way overgrown and should have been fresh cut! We saw a few roaches in the kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean house, nothing fancy

The house was quite clean, beds were good. Could have been more towels and washclothes but Miguel brought us 4 more washclothes when I asked. Silverware should be updated. It is old and not much of it. Dishwasher was not useable, had a sign on it so must have been out for awhile. Lock on screen door on screen porch doesn't work. But two doors going into house from screen porch have good locks on them. Back yard is fenced with about 4' high kennel fence, suitable for dogs. House faces a round about but traffic noise was not a big problem. Would probably stay again. Host was very attentive to our needs and questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie S., PUNTA GORDA, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house had been updated and was really nice and VERY clean. I particularly liked how the bedroom had tables with lamps, providing a space for my iPhone and glasses. The bed was comfortable and the TV easy to use. I really liked the "guest" availability. Also pleased with ample electrical outlets. Great WiFi - strong signal - and loved the microwave. Nice size yard that is totally fenced it. The screened porch was a nice addition for letting the dogs “in and out” and a place to dry them off when coming "in" during the thunderstorm. I do wish there was a light at the door to the screened porch and a few security lights around the back of the house. I had to use a flashlight when going to the back yard at night and early in the morning with the dogs. The street in front of the house was busier than I expected, however, not an issue as the driveway is on a side street. The neighborhood was nice for walking and the neighbors friendly. Location was GREAT. Everything you could think of was within a couple miles from the house: Publix, restaurants, WAWA, RaceTrac, fast foods and so on. . .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024