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The Downtown Retreat Five
Whether for work or play, you have found the perfect place to stay! If your requested dates are not available in The Downtown Retreat Five, please send an inquiry as we have several Retreats available within the same complex and may still be able to accommodate your requested dates. The Downtown Retreat Five is conveniently located in the heart of Ocala, just 0.7 miles from Advent Health and HCA Florida Hospitals, and 1.6 miles from the Historic Downtown Ocala Square for local fare, entertainment and nightlife. This newly renovated peaceful two-bedroom one bath Retreat is one of six Retreats located in a very quiet and private vacation complex owned by Ocala Marion Vacation Rentals. Perfect for the traveling professional, the unit offers a dedicated workspace and windows dressed with blackout curtains for great daytime sleep. For the vacationer, Ocala is an excellent base for exploring Central Florida or simply all that Ocala/Marion County has to offer. The unit is equipped with key-less entry for easy check-in and fully stocked with all amenities needed for a relaxing short- or long-term stay to include a full-size washer and dryer, iron, ironing board, TVs in the living room and both bedrooms, bedside charging stations and a fully stocked kitchen for cooking meals. The unit is conveniently located close shopping (supermarket and retail), restaurants and hospitals. Discounts are offered for weekly and monthly stays. While all units are ground level, three units have 2 steps to access therefore not handicapped accessible and has one reserved parking space. For the comfort of all guests, the complex does not allow smoking, pets nor parties. Your hosts live conveniently near the complex for any needs that may arise.
Property manager
Denise Vitale
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a hospital
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Smoking, vaping, fires or grilling are prohibited on the premises. A $300 pet fee will be assessed for each unauthorized pet brought in an apartment.
Unauthorized Guests, defined as guests not registered within the reservation, will be assessed an Additional Guest fee of $40 per guest, per night.
Replacement cost for damaged linens: Body towels $20, Face/Hand $10, Wash $8, Sheets $30, Quilts $40, Duvets $30, Comforters $60.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
About the neighborhood
Ocala, FL
What's nearby
AdventHealth Ocala - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Ocala Downtown Square - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Paddock Mall - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Ocala Station - 8 min drive
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 13 min walk
IHOP - 18 min walk
LongHorn Steakhouse - 14 min walk
Pronto Pizza - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Downtown Retreat Five pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Downtown Retreat Five?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Downtown Retreat Five?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Downtown Retreat Five located?
Located in the heart of Ocala, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Munroe Regional Medical Center, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, and AdventHealth Ocala. Kindred Hospital Ocala and Juniper Prairie Wilderness are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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The Downtown Retreat Five Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Our second stay at this location and it was just as wonderful as the our first. As before, it exceeded our expectations. Excellent accommodations, great host, perfect location for our needs. We’ve already booked our next visit and this is our new “go to” spot for any visit to the Ocala area.
This was a great place to stay. It was clean and full of everything you need. Great host. When we come back next year for Rock the country we will be staying there again.
Very clean with really nice decor. Had a hard time finding a nice place to stay for the weekend so we're very thankful to have come across this! It's nice how close it is to downtown.
Lynsey A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edwina
27 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had what we needed: full kitchen, 2 bedrooms and near relatives.
The property was clean, comfortable and quiet. We will definitely return and wanting to rent more units when we bring our family down. Perfect place.
Katy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin
29 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect in every way - clean, cute, fully stocked. Owner went out of her way to provide amenities for our toddler as well. 5 stars all around!
Kristin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
David
16 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Little extras that only a caring owner would provide.
Property was well kept. Amenities were good.
Location was good for me because I have friends in several locations in Ocala. I was also back and forth for 4 days to WEC (World Equestrian Center). Easy directions to WEC.
This property is super cute and clean, very impressed with the thought that went into this stay, special touches down to having some hair products in the bathroom and soap and shampoo. The energy that went into making this VRBO feel cozy and comfortable was much appreciated. I would recommend to anyone staying in the area. Safe and convenient!
The place was clean and fresh. Location convenient to everything Ocala. 4 star on check in only because I went to the wrong unit at first. Probably my fault as I could have called to get the info I needed. Loved the ease of checkout.
Love the place. It’s Perfect. Denise is an excellent host with excellent communication.
Denise has all kind of nice little details all over the apartment. For example, she has 2 types of coffee machines (love it), USB chargers everywhere, etc., etc.
Also, plenty of free parking in the property.
Highly recommend this place and host.
Thank you Denise :-)
I highly recommend this spot. Perfect for me and my teenage son. The host is wonderful. Every time
I texted her, which was a lot, I got a response within 1 hour.
We were there for WEC so it’s a perfect location. Lots of traffic on the main streets but the apartment street was very quiet as was the complex itself .
Highly recommend it . Very reasonable price for what you get.
Sara C.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had never been to central Florida before but we will definitely be back! Loved the quietness and variety of the area. So much to see and do within no more than an hour drive. Very responsive host, the few minor issues were answered almost immediately. Loved the organization and labeling on all needful items.
Denise always responded accurately and in a timely manner. Her recommendations were helpful in finding things I wanted in the area. The place itself matched the photos and had the listed ammendities. The ammendities such as kitchen appliances and a washing machine made traveling easy. The apartment was tidy and comfortable. Outside of Ocala, there are lot of springs and nature activities. Gainsville is a 45 minute drive away, which is convenient. I would stay here again.
Stayed for 3 nights for an event at WEC, which is about a 15 minute drive from the apartment. Apartment was very clean with many stores and restaurants nearby. Host was easy to reach and promptly answered questions. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in town.
Heath B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Lynn S.
16 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
A comfortable ,stay
Nice apartment in comfortable neighborhood . Very pretty healthy trees , nice birds