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Smart TV, DVD player, books, offices
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Smart TV, DVD player, books, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Lecanto, FL
  • Skyview At Terra Vista
    6 min drive
  • Wendy's
    11 min walk
  • Ocala Station
    46 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    41 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Lecanto

Located in Lecanto, this apartment is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Skyview At Terra Vista and Pine Ridge Golf & Country Club. .This apartment is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Hunter Spring Park and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Trail 13 Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Skyview At Terra Vista - 6 min drive
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 14 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New England Pastry & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Grille - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location!

Looking for a quick get away?
Snowbird? We have just the place for you!
How about a longer term rental for temp workers?
Or maybe you are looking for a bit of nature?

Well you found it! Road bike trails, kayaking, tubing, swimming with manatees, mountain biking (well hills...), just a quiet day at the local springs. They don't call this area the "Nature Coast" for nothing!

Our home is on a very private 2.5 acres with amazing views. Don't be surprised to see a fox trot by, a large owl spying down on you, a bobcat sneaking by or maybe a turkey or two. This is true rural Florida.

The space contains one bedroom, furnished with a queen bed. Living-room has a large sectional sofa and TV. Kitchen is a "kitchenette", small but does what you need it to. Full size fridge and range, microwave, and sink. All you need to enjoy simple meals at home, nice dishes along with basic pots and pans.

If you are visiting friends and family in Citrus Hills, Black Diamond, Beverly Hills, Lecanto or anywhere in the county, we make a great meeting spot. We are centrally located, right in the middle of county.

Many conveniences are close at hand, Walmart is one mile from the house, its a safe 20 minute walk if you chose. Publix is 2.5 miles to the east. Within walking distance is a a mom/pop burger spot; a sushi restaurant that also serves traditional Japanese, Thai, and Chinese; a Wawa, Wendy's and McDonalds; and a small park and multi-use paved bike trail.

The apartment is below our main home. You have a separate entrance and total privacy. That's why its called the "Down Under"!

If you find the dates you are interested in are not open, please check our other rental "Fern Hill Inn" VRBO #2421384. Fern Hill is a 2/2 and about 5 miles from The Down Under.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Linda Stevenson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking on porch is permitted.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed
Note from host: We have 3 cats upstairs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: One child is allowed, but must sleep on couch.

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Down under location lecanto
Absolutely a wonderful place ,everthing from booking, communication with host, cleanliness,relaxing atmosphere, central located to restaurants, shopping ect
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back again
Stayed here multiple times to visit nearby family. As always, clean and comfortable, located in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful peaceful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
I have been here on multiple occasions. Clean, quiet, peaceful. Owners are top notch and very easy to contact. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb R., Hernando

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Setting
It was ideal for me, just what I had hoped to find. Having a quiet setting, a screened in porch area and a swing was perfect. The unit was well appointed and the hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesly O., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly like the Listing - Very well stocked
The place was great! Well stocked with little treats like some welcoming snacks and drinks, lovely notebook with all the local activities/brochures, a picnic basket ready with the basics for a fun adventure and some puzzles and games. Lots of cozy areas to relax and get lost in or do a little work if needed. Our visit was unfortunately too short to enjoy much of it but hope to be back at some point. Oh and communication with the owner was great: quick, easy and fast responses. Thanks for the hospitality. Only suggestion is to maybe air out the place a bit or leave some windows open felt a little stuffy. And maybe I missed it but some tea and a teapot would be a great addition. You are definitely well stocked for the coffee drinkers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and inviting
From the moment you turn into the driveway you are swept away into peacefulness. From the beautiful drive in through magnolias, palms and Spanish moss to the breakfast treats welcoming us in our stay was absolutely wonderful. The hosts are exceptional and attentive. And the apartment is super cozy and comfortable. It was also well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up
2nd stay at this location. Owners were wonderful about keeping me informed as to potential issues with a hurricane that hit the area. Provided extra supplies and timely updates, which were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L., Neenah, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
EVERTYTHING was exceptional. My husband and I were amazed by the beautiful nature, biking opportunities, and peacefulness the Down Under had to offer. Linda and Tim were so easy to work with and super responsive to our needs. Whether it was information about local attractions/dining or help with the ethernet cable, Linda and Tim were easy to communicate with and so helpful. My husband was working remotely and had no issues with the internet. The beautiful touches in the Down Under were just as pictured. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean and new, kitchen was small but had a newer refrigerator/freezer and everything we needed to make meals. The outdoor porch was a true highlight for us! We ate meals, played board games and just sat in nature and relaxed often. There is even a grapefruit tree which Linda said we could pick from if we wanted. The grapefruits are delicious! There were breakfast items when we arrived and an attached garage with a newer washer and dryer that I used often. We also stored our bikes in the garage and used the Withlacoochee trail nearly daily (we so miss that trail!!!). We are from Wisconsin and had a fabulous outdoor experience and really nice weather for Feb and March in Florida...the cherry on top:-) We loved the Down Under and are hoping to return. Thank you Linda and Tim.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Down under
This spacious, comfortable lodging was perfect for us while visiting family & friends. We also enjoyed exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the Very Best!!!!!
Superb! Wow! What a warm, welcoming, well-equipped, wonderful place! I have been traveling to Lecanto for over 20 years and have stayed in literally dozens of properties. The Down-Under was the pinnacle of all those experiences. The host was, by far, the most professional, accommodating, and caring I have dealt with. The house was exquisite - just as described, perfect location, amenities to spare. Everything was flawless upon arrival and the host was very helpful throughout my stay. The home was more beautiful and comfortable than I had hoped. I was visiting family in the area and I felt like I was at home. The house was exceptionally clean and extremely well stocked. Thank you for the joy and delight of staying at such a lovely spot. Exceptional in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
Was in town to take care of some difficult family business. Loved the place. Easy access, clean, comfortable, cozy, and most of all quiet. Would come again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What we Needed!
The goal of our stay was to relax with no agenda and enjoy celebrating our 52nd anniversary! That is exactly what we did. The quiet peaceful setting was much needed and the beautiful decor so tastefully appointed made our stay even more comfortable. Getting in after dark was a little challenging since we could'nt see the address well, but we did it! Thanks to our gracious hosts for providing such a lovely place to rest and restore. We loved all the restaurant recommendations. We would definitely suggest this lovely place to friends and family. Now back to running our business!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

katherine r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private hideaway
Quiet location. Near everything great for a couple get away. Well decorated and very clean. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jet T., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
All you need for a quite respite
We were looking for a nice location that was quite as we had been in the Keys, Miami and the to the Daytona 500. This was perfect. The house was quite and located away from it all but yet only a few miles away from everything The property was full of personal touches and gestures. Perfect space to be extremely comfortable for the two of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Everything went smoothly from the reservation through living a couple weeks in this home in the woods. Tim promptly helped us navigate operating the TV. Linda provided peaceful decor with a touch of humor. The extras—including grapefruit from their property—were so thoughtful. A short drive would bring us to the beach, manatees and exquisite sunsets! This peaceful home provided a peaceful time for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful had almost everything we needed owners were very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles W., Piketon, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem!
While searching for a get a way to the Crystal River area we found "The Down Under" and booked it for a week. As soon as we walked thru the door we knew we had found a great place for us. Everything was as advertised, it was clean, it's private, and it was the perfect size for the two of us. It is in a great location to access everything in the area. After letting us settle in the owner contacted us to make sure everything was up to our satisfaction and to let us know that if we needed anything to contact them. We highly recommend this property and are looking forward to staying there again
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and Unwind at the Down-Under
Visiting from St. Augustine, we chose the Down-Under as our retreat as it is centrally located from Crystal River and the Citrus Wildlife Conservation area. Celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary, the Down-Under was the perfect place to relax and unwind. We enjoyed cooking dinner one night in the little kitchen, cuddling up on the comfortable couch, playing the Wii while waiting for the rain to pass, and getting to sleep in (which we never get to do having a 20 month old). Only suggestions I would offer are to supply measuring spoons in the kitchen supplies and extra batteries as all of the Wii remotes were dead. A sound machine in the bedroom would also be beneficial to help drown out the sound of walking upstairs as it woke us at 5 am on our last morning there. Overall, a wonderful stay and we hope to return to visit more of the springs in the area. Thank you for your hospitality and promptness to our needs while visiting your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Checked everything we wanted. Serenity , view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Majestic and Serene
We loved our stay here as the unit was beautiful and so serene. It was nestled among the trees and so quiet and quaint. The owners were great! Had no problems at all and we will most definitely stay again. The décor was awesome, it made you feel right at home. There were goodies waiting for us when we got there. We just can't say enough good about The Down Under. If you are looking for a place to stay in Lecanto.... look no further, this is the place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great place to get away from the busyness of life. Owners were nice, place was clean, everything you need. Quiet country setting. Plenty of space to park my 22 foot boat. I would recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat from winter!
Amazing location and beautiful place. Tim and Linda were very responsive to anything we needed.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F., Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
This property is a gem in the woods, perfect for a couple . Lots of room, nicely decorated and we loved it. Location is near everything you need. The owners are friendly and respond guickly to any problem or guestion you may have. We will come back.
Stayed 45 nights in Dec 2019