Welcome

Wrapped in the charm of a small Florida town, this home was built by the original owner architect and his 2 sons in 1982. The home incorporates the “envelope” concept which uses the earth and a solarium to assist in regulating the temperature within the home. Cedar plank exterior and pecky cypress interior give the home a cabin-like feel while offering a natural pest barrier. Upon purchasing the home in 2012 from the original owners, we added a few extra touches and updates but took great care to retain the original character and design. When the home recently grew too small for our family, we simply could not let it go. Keeping the home as a short-term rental allows us to maintain the home in its original beauty and share it with others.  

Alan and Nataliya

  • Air conditioning + heating

  • Washer + Dryer

  • Kitchen

  • Cooking basics

  • Dishes and silverware

  • Coffee maker

  • Dishwasher

  • Microwave

  • Oven

  • Stove

  • Refrigerator

  • TV

  • Wi-Fi

  • Hot water

  • Shampoo

  • Shower gel

  • Hair dryer

  • Bed linens

  • Extra pillows and blankets

  • Hangers

  • Iron

  • Children’s books and toys

  • Fire extinguisher

  • First aid kit

  • Backyard

  • BBQ grill

  • Patio or balcony

  • Free parking on premises

  • Free street parking

  • Smoke alarm

  • Private entrance

Amenities

Things to do

Blue Springs State Park - 8.8 miles

Available activities include canoeing, SCUBA diving, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking, wildlife watching, and swimming.

Daytona International Speedway - 19 miles

Home of the Daytona 500 and many other races throughout the year.

Deleon Springs State Park - 11 miles

Once called Acuera, or “Healing Waters,” by Mayaca Indians who inhabited the area, De Leon Springs is a place to cool off in clear waters, roam trails through a lush subtropical forest that features a massive old-growth bald cypress tree, and immerse oneself in a rich history.

Universal Studios, Disney World, & SeaWorld - 45 miles

World-renowned theme parks all within a 60-minute drive from the home.

City of Deland - 7 miles

Founded in 1876 and voted one of the best downtowns in America. Visit antique shops, museums, eateries, coffee shops, breweries, Stetson University or see a play at Athens Theater. We recommend the farmer’s market in Artisan Alley every Friday night.

Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral - 61 miles

Kennedy Space Center is the only place in the world where you can see the real space shuttle Atlantis, touch a moon rock, meet a veteran NASA astronaut and tour a NASA spaceflight facility. If you time it right, you could also see a SpaceX rocket launch!

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 11 miles

116-acre zoo and botanical garden located north of Orlando, Florida in Sanford. 

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse - 32 miles

Lighthouse and museum located at Ponce de León Inlet. At 175 feet in height, it is the tallest lighthouse in the state and one of the tallest in the United States.

Tanger Outlets, Ormond Beach - 19 miles

Shopping-mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores.

St Augustine, FL - 74 miles

St. Augustine lays claim to being the oldest city in the U.S., and is known for its Spanish colonial architecture as well as Atlantic Ocean beaches. Visit the Castillo de San Marcos which is a 17th-century Spanish stone fortress with views of the St. Augustine Inlet.

MCO Airport - 37 miles

Orlando International Airport is a primary international airport that is located 6 miles southeast of Downtown Orlando, Florida.

New Smyrna Beach - 23 miles

One of the best beach towns in Florida, New Smyrna is rooted in local culture, art and a beautiful, white sandy shoreline. Packed with boutique shops and outstanding restaurants.  We highly recommend The Garlic for dinner!

Hontoon Island State Park

1,650 acres of untouched Florida at its finest.  Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals available from the island store. We recommend the St. John’s River Nature Cruise!

City of Winter Park - 32 miles

Nataliya’s favorite town in all of Florida! Winter Park's epicenter is Park Avenue, a tree-lined, cobblestoned street bursting with acclaimed eateries, museums and high-end shops.

Stetson University - 6 miles

Stetson University is a nationally ranked university founded in 1883, with four colleges and schools located across central Florida.

Orlando Science Center - 29 miles

The Orlando Science Center is a private science museum located in Orlando, Florida. Its purposes are to provide experience-based opportunities for learning about science and technology and to promote public understanding of science.


”One of, if not the best airbnbs I've ever stayed in. This house didn't feel like an airbnb or typical vacation house, it was as if your friend gave you the keys to their home for the weekend. We had absolutely everything we needed and Nataliya and Alan were wonderful. Location was great and the neighborhood was quiet and secluded. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for the 5 of us. 100% would recommend and will be back in the future.”

— Tanner, Jan 2022