Historic Second Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment Kemp Estate
Apartment in Ocala, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this apartment rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Ocala, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Great host
5.0 / 5.0
Our family really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect.
5.0 / 5.0
Stayed here for the night as we had golf in the morning, the downtown vibe was really cool. Great apartment as well.
5.0 / 5.0
It was a great place really close to downtown. Very spacious place.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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
4.0 / 5.0
Very spacious and walking distance to downtown area and close to shopping areas.
Comfortable and welcoming home.
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, very nice kitchen and excellent location
5.0 / 5.0
My son's 17th Birthday...
Location is great. Close to Orlando... Apt is spacious. Pet friendly.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Quiet and relaxed
Great
5.0 / 5.0
Weekend in Ocala
Fabulous weekend get-a-way. Exceeded my expectations.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Ocala?
The average price for a rental in Ocala is R 2,581 per night. This rental is R 737 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Second Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment Kemp Estate. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Second Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment Kemp Estate pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Historic Second Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment Kemp Estate?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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