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Historic Second Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment Kemp Estate

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ocala, FL
  • Ocala Downtown Square
    14 min walk
  • Reilly Arts Center
    2 min drive
  • AdventHealth Ocala
    3 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    11 min drive

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Private, Charming apartment in historic District

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (42)
The price is $90
per night
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
Private, Charming apartment in historic District

About the neighborhood

Ocala

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Ocala, within a 15-minute drive of World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Ocala Downtown Square. .This apartment is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Juniper Prairie Wilderness and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Discovery Center.
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What's nearby

  • Ocala Downtown Square - 14 min walk
  • AdventHealth Ocala - 3 min drive
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP - 4 min drive
  • Paddock Mall - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 20 min walk
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Good 4 You - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dee Dee's Doghouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Second Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment Kemp Estate

This apartment is located inside the famed Kemp House. The Kemp house, circa 1938, is a Tudor Revival home, built for T.J. Kemp an agent for the Sinclair Refining Company during the 1930s. This large residence is noteworthy for its brick detail and half-timbering. Originally a single-family residence, it eventually because a boarding house in the 50s and 60s-renting rooms weekly. Later it housed retail stores, a coffee shop, The Blue Heron Gallery, and more.

The two bedroom apartment is the entire second floor of the Kemp Estate. The apartment is about 2,500 square feet contains its own entrance, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, large designer kitchen, office/music room, private gym, and living room.

The bathroom features a rain shower head, double granite vanity, fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and towels.

The master bedroom features a king sized bed with topper, closet, two ceiling fans, iron and ironing board along with an extra pillows and blanket.

The second bedroom also features a king sized bed with topper, ceiling fan, closet, extra pillow, and a small smart TV.

The designer kitchen features a wall oven and microwave, full sized refrigerator, granite counter tops, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, a dining table and chairs, and essentials like salt/pepper, oil, tea, coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. We do include a welcome gift of pastries to get you started on your first morning.

The Office/Music room offers a large work area and chairs along with a keyboard and upright piano.

The private gym offers a treadmill, free weights, and the Body Craft Gym System.

The Living room offers a large smart TV, a sectional couch which is also a pull out sofa bed, board games, and a beautiful fireplace with candles.

The TV is a smart TV so bring along your login information for Hulu, Netflix, prime etc. If you don’t have a membership, each app offers free trials in addition to the other free apps on Roku and live TV tile on Roku.

The front patio offers a gas grill, outdoor dining table, and outdoor furniture. There are also two bikes available for use. There is one reserved parking space provided. If an extra parking space is needed, please arrange prior to your arrival date.

**We offer one of the most affordable rates for a two bedroom within walking distance to the downtown restaurants/bars, shops, and entertainment.

**There is no pet fee, no additional person fee, only a $85 cleaning fee. Guests are not asked to do laundry/cleaning etc. as housekeepers will take care of it upon check out. Each apartment is cleaned by professional housekeepers who are paid by the cleaning fee with no markup for the owner.

**We offer great discounts for weekly and monthly stays.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,500 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Flea med & vaccines. No loud or aggressive pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Private Upper Level Apartment in Charming Historic Ocala Ocala

Historic Second Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment Kemp Estate Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Jill was such a gracious host. Everything was , clean and close to everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
Beautiful area, lovely space of spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melynda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home, fun activities
Stayed during hurricane evac and was able to stay an extra day thanks to the host! This home is absolutely beautiful inside and out, and well equipped for all our needs. The board games, shuffleboard table, and dvds ensure no one will be bored. Beds are comfy and plenty of extra pillows and blankets were available. Water pressure was good in shower, note helped explain to wait a bit for hot water. The kitchen is amazing and the cabinets were stunning! Had great coffee every morning. Thanks so much to our host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay while traveling!
My family and I stopped in Ocala to kayak Silver Springs and then head on to St Augustine. We arrived and the house was very easy to find. Check in process and communication with host was perfect. We were “warned” through the reviews about the steps but once you have your things upstairs, the apartment is clean, cozy and just what we needed for our stay! Would definitely stay again when in the area! Silver Springs is less than 15 minutes away and Ocala is a beautiful little town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stopover
Our family really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed here for the night as we had golf in the morning, the downtown vibe was really cool. Great apartment as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was a great place really close to downtown. Very spacious place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia C., Ft. Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness
An outstanding experience. One of the best!
This was one of the best Air B&B type accommodations I have ever stayed at. I stayed here with my husband and our dogs. The place was beautiful. The beds were soft and comfortable. They provided water bottles and farm fresh eggs (!) from their chickens in the fridge. The common areas are spacious. There's a gym, an office, a piano room. Everything is clean and labeled. It was even decorated for the holidays! The hosts really thought about what we would need and how to make us comfortable. Check in was easy and check out procedures were minimal. The area around the hotel is nice. There are places to walk and many of the buildings are cute looking. You're not far from stores & restaurants downtown. Something important to know before staying is that the home is at the top of a steep flight of steps. Being that it's a historic building, there's no elevator. You'll have to get your luggage up the steps so keep that in mind. The stairs would be a challenging climb for anyone with mobility issues. It's also not ideal for young kids. None of those were a factor for us, so we had a fantastic stay. I only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cozy place
Very comfortable place, to bad we were only there to sleep, maybe we will make it back for a long weekend another time to enjoy it more
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We loved the charming historic feel. Great location. Host was most accommodating with lots of special personal touches. Definitely worth the money. Please note it does have steep steps but we all did fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Billie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Historic Area
Very spacious and walking distance to downtown area and close to shopping areas. Comfortable and welcoming home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Belinda A., Dunnellon Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home
We visited this property last year and stayed downstairs. This time we chose the larger upstairs apartment. The minute we walked in the door I loved the sun filled rooms , beautiful kitchen and large bedrooms. The only complaint that I have is the stairs. I fear that someone will really get hurt walking up or down those stairs. The stairs are to steep and only have a railing on one side. Is there possibly an alternate safer stair case. Thank You for sharing this wonderful home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sander k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Ocala
Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, very nice kitchen and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cat L.

Liked: Cleanliness
My son's 17th Birthday...
Location is great. Close to Orlando... Apt is spacious. Pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trisha W., Auburn, Al

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Although we were only in Ocala for a short family visit, we enjoyed our time at the Blue Heron. The location was perfect for our visit. Property was clean and inviting!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

vladimir G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxed
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Ocala
Fabulous weekend get-a-way. Exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021