City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Munroe Regional Medical Center and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. AdventHealth Ocala and Kindred Hospital Ocala are also within 2 miles (3 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
LongHorn Steakhouse - 14 min walk
IHOP - 18 min walk
Latinos Y Mas - 4 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.
The Downtown Retreat One
Whether for work or play, you have found the perfect place to stay! If your requested dates are not available in The Downtown Retreat One, 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 One 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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a hospital
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 904 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
The Downtown Retreat One Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Larissa B., St. Petersburg, FL
Apr 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gem of a place
Conveniently located to downtown yet in a quiet neighborhood, this well-situated 2BR unit is spacious, clean, and well-appointed.
Larissa B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Larissa B., St. Petersburg, FL
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and Comfortable - A Great Place to Stay in Ocala
I had a great stay at this property while in Ocala for a business trip. The location was incredibly convenient—close to main roads for easy access but set back enough to be quiet. It was also a quick and easy drive to both downtown and my work location. The space itself was bright, spacious, and very well-appointed with everything I needed. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean, and the AC worked perfectly (which isn’t always a given!). Plenty of parking. No onerous "check out" tasks. :-) Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be looking to book here again in the future.
Real home feeling, freshly painted, very nice flooring, comfortable bedding.
Andras
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela H.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
The host is fantastic we enjoyed our stay
Pamela H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew S., Conshohocken, PA
Jun 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid Stay !
The unit was absolutely as described. if staying in the Ocala area you could not find a better place to stay. Communication with host was flawless. Everything about staying at the the Downtown Retreat One was perfect. The apartment was clean, spacious, and wonderfully equipped for a day, a week, or a month.
Matthew S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard F.
Apr 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ocala
Quite location with easy access to everything.
Richard F.
Stayed 56 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
James M.
Nov 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as pictured
Great option for me and my family. Very clean with a lot of thoughtful extras like K-pods, detergent pods, basket of extra toiletries, etc. Easy access to 43rd to take us to 200 so we could visit my mom at On Top of the World. The neighborhood was quiet and close to lots of downtown stores and restaurants.
James M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert A.
Nov 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fast Swim/Dive
Within 18 minute drive to FAST aquatic center and close to, well everything. Plenty of room in this cosy 2 bedroom. Rooms were large and the beds were firm and comfortable. Kitchen was stocked well. Loved this place and hope to be back next year.
Robert A.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eric D.
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Denise is fantastic to work with!!
Short stay to attend activities at UF. Convenient location, with a very clean and aesthetically pleasing decor. Beds were really comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. The unit looked and smelled the way you would want when staying away from home - perfect! Close to all the necessities.... Will definitely be staying again.
Eric D.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Doug R.
Jul 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Efficient two BR, both queen beds. Spices and kitchenware was all we needed to cook some simple meals. We were here for a swim meet and the location was convenient for restaurants etc. if we go beach to Ocala for another meet we will be staying here again!
Doug R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rome K.
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a swim event at FAST
Stayed for a swim event at FAST. Great location. Quiet neighborhood/street and close to grocery and restaurants.
Denise, our host thought of everything. We had coffee and laundry detergent already there for our trip. She even had makeup wipes and qtips. There were extra blankets and an entire desk area to get work done. I locked myself out of the apartment and within minutes Denise had me back inside!
Laura
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Apr 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, neat plenty of space
Fair value
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Timothy H.
Feb 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
Enjoyed it
Timothy H.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joyce P.
Feb 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Will be returning
Enjoyed the stay. Everything was great, fully stocked and ready to make our stay a very enjoyable experience. Managers were friendly and extremely prompt in contacting us and helpful. We would not hesitate to book with them again. We are ready for our next stay.
Joyce P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
michele M.
Feb 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Was very convenient and clean. Comfortable as well. Very much enjoyed the stay. Thank you!
michele M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eboni J.
Sep 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
AwesoMe
The hostess was great easy to get in contact with was AWESOME AND HELPFUL WOULD STAY AGAIN IN A HEART BEAT