Gator Cove offers a cozy 2-bedroom retreat with a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, and smart TV. Located near Black Hammock Adventures, enjoy 20% off airboat rides and explore nearby Oviedo's shopping and dining scene. With pet-friendly accommodations (dogs only) and private parking in the driveway.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.
✔ 2BR / 1BA • Sleeps 4 ✔ Peaceful cottage near Lake Jesup ✔ Perfect for couples & small families
🛋 Living Area • Comfortable seating • Relaxed, easy space to unwind
🌴 Outdoor • Quiet surroundings • Close to lake & nature
✔ Ideal for a peaceful getaway
🛍️ Starter Supplies Provided • paper towels • toilet paper • kitchen trash bag • 1 towel & 1 hand towel per guest • 2 dishwasher tablets, 1 sponge, dish soap • 2 small bars of soap per bathroom Please contact us with any questions regarding any items we might/might not provide or for additional supplies
🚗 Private driveway parking
• Easy access to Hwy 417 • Short drive to Oviedo & Orlando
🚕 Uber / Lyft available
🚌 Public transit ~1 mile away
🚫 No parties or events 🔇 Quiet area – respect neighbors • 1 visiting guest per reserved guest allowed; no overnight visitors without approval
🐶 Pets: $50 fee (no cats) 🚭 No smoking ($200 fee if violated)
🚗 Parking: • Up to 2 vehicles included • Fees for extra vehicles, trucks, RVs, trailers
🔌 No EV charging
🧾 Required before check-in: • Pre-arrival form • Signed rental agreement
⏰ Check-in/Out Times: - Check-in: 4pm - Check-out: 10am - Early/late check-out for $50 when available
✔️ 📝 Other Things To Note: - Cleaning Fee: $135 (taxable) 🧹🧼 - Security deposit or damage insurance required - Cancellation refunds (if applicable) will be issued less any credit card processing fees
👪 🐊 Family of Gators: Explore our unique rentals! - Gator Palace: 5bd/5bth - Sleeps 12 - Gator Mansion: 6bd/5bth - Sleeps 12 - Gator Nest: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6 - Gator Den: 3bd/2bth - Sleeps 6 - Gator Cottage: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4 - Gator Cove: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4 - Gator Lodge: 2bd/1bth - Sleeps 4 - Gator Manor: 6bd/6bth - Sleeps 12 - Gator Hole : 2bd/1.5bth - Sleeps 4 Please reach out to the property manager if you need help finding these listings.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Only toilet tissue is to be flushed...ABSOLUTELY NO feminine products or wipes.
NO parties. Guests staying in the home may host 1 visiting guest each
All accommodations are non-smoking
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 area
Located in Oviedo, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Spring Hammock Preserve, while Sanford Museum and Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Addition Financial Arena or Bounce House. Visit our Oviedo travel guide
Is Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gator Cove: Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage, sleeps 4. Great for a peaceful retreat. located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Lake Jesup and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Hammock Wilderness Area and Overlook Park. Bark Park at Shane Kelly Park and Trotwood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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We had an excellent stay at the Cottage! It is located on a very quiet street and all that we needed was provided. The host is wonderful and VERY communicative. Beds are comfortable and the living area is welcoming. We would definitely return.
We rented both this cottage and the adjacent larger house for a recent family event in the area. We had a total of 13 people ranging in age from one to ninety. Everyone was very comfortably accommodated. Communication with the host was easy. The houses are comfortably and thoughtfully furnished. I highly recommend this rental, especially if you have a large group to accommodate.
I really enjoyed my stay at the Black Hammock Cottage. I was looking for a peaceful place to stay close to Orlando so I could visit my son. It was outside of the city, but close enough to get to anything we needed like restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores. The place was clean and stocked with what we needed when we arrived. I also visited the bar on the 4th of July and enjoyed watching the fireworks at multiple locations across the lake. We did eat at the restaurant one day for lunch and they were extremely friendly and the food was good.
This little cottage is absolutely beautiful the details such as granite and the appliances , the backyard views it’s all amazing. The air conditioner works really well and that’s important in Florida of course but it’s on a dead end road and it’s just very peaceful with ample parking a very safe walk to the front door.. another thing the blackout blinds and drapes make the room so you can sleep at anytime of the day or night. It’s amazing I love this place I will stay again. We will stay again. Bowdie and Jenx
My husband and I just stayed here for the weekend. It was exactly what the write up said online, the cottage was sweet and cozy.
Cleanliness: the bathroom could have used a little bit more attention to detail, other than that everything else was very clean.
The property: The cottage is definitely remote. We were the only ones staying in that particular area. All the other houses and cottages were empty. The grounds of the cottage were pretty, the grass immediately around the cottage was cut, but it would’ve been nice if the entire lot was cut to be able to sit out back and really enjoy the view without looking at high grass.
The beds: We stayed in back bedroom which was nice and had a door out to the patio. The mattress was not as firm as we would have liked it but it also wasn’t hateful.
Communication: Joel & Christina were very nice to deal with (via message). They were always very quick to get back to me.
The check-in process: Very easy. I was sent a message within two hours of checking in with all the information needed, from Wi-Fi password to the front door code.
It was perfect for our weekend getaway!!
Staying by the lake in early February was very quiet. I don’t know if it would be as quiet in the height of summer. There is ample parking but it is shared with the larger house next door. There is also quite a long sidewalk to the front door if you are carrying things in. The main room has two comfortable couches and both bedrooms are a nice size with very comfortable beds. There are big closets but no dressers. The kitchen has full size appliances, but was lacking in some cooking items. There were no sheet pans or microwaveable cooking dishes. My problem came with the “starter supplies” which was in the listing. We had one garbage bag for the kitchen. I was told at 9 pm after we emptied the garbage that only “starter supplies” were stocked and they had no extras that could be brought to us. So, bring kitchen trash bags, dishwasher pods, paper towels, leftover containers, teaspoons (there are two) toilet paper (there were two rolls), hand soap and wash cloths (there was one).
I was also disappointed that there wasn’t a view of the lake from the cottage, but the Black Hammock restaurant and bar is a short walk and has a lovely view from the back where you can watch the sunset.
Came to enjoy 4th of July with family and friends. We took an enjoyable air boat ride at Black Hammock. Enjoyed the food trucks and entertainment and fireworks at Winter Springs Park
The house and location were awesome. It was very remote and very beautiful. We had one issue with the dryer not working but the owner was very responsive and tried to resolve it.
The Gator Cove Cottage was a great place for my wife and I to get away for a 3 day weekend together.
The open floor plan between the kitchen and living room was really nice. There was easily enough room for another couple to have stayed in the other bedroom. The views out the windows were beautiful.
We ate dinner at the Black Hammock on Saturday and enjoyed the food and atmosphere.
We would gladly stay here again and would recommend this property to others!
It was a nice relaxing quiet getaway. The restaurant and bar has just reopened from the hurricanes so food was limited and not so good. We were under the impression there would be a New Years Eve party with a DJ at the bar and that did not happen. But as far as the accomidations they were great and the host was attentive.
This was just as described. Very clean and quiet surroundings. We were there for 3 weeks. The only thing I would suggest isa small or stick vacuum for cleaning. 3 weeks is long to go without the floors being vacuumed. A broom is not enough. Otherwise thank you so much for a beautiful vacation
We loved the home and location. The only concern we had was that the toilet was broken, causing it to run constantly. We reached out to the property Manager but didn’t get a response until the morning we were leaving. Because the toilet was running, we had a horrible sulfur smell from all the running water throughout the house. It was pretty unbearable and it was hard to feel clean after showering because of it . If the issue had been corrected when we called, the house would have received 5 stars. We absolutely loved everything else about it.