The cottage is cute and quirky with a great view of the lake. It was very peaceful. We spent a day on the back porch working while looking at the lake. I think it is in need of a deep spring cleaning, however. I’m extremely sensitive to smells, and there was a strong pet odor, I opened the windows to help air out the unit. Overall, a good experience. Kyle was extremely helpful and kind.

Nice little place. Loved the view of the lake and it worked well for me. I was busy most of the day so I appreciate the quiet, clean environment to retire to at the end of the day. I would definitely stay there again.

The bed was very comfortable and the shower was awesome. Lots of hot water. There is a bath and a half which was very convenient. The only negative I could think about would be there is no burner in the house to use. I like to have eggs in the morning and I couldn’t do that. There is an air fryer however and a microwave. There was lots of room in the home. And two seating areas for watching TV. I would definitely stay here again if I’m in the area.

March at this lakefront was perfect. The weather was great and the trees and lake allowed for a beautiful breeze that I wish I'd been able to enjoy more. The site was down and Sherry made sure to email me with the check-in information prior to my arrival. The unit is just as it looks in the pictures. I'd only seen one other person on the property -the 2nd day he was cutting the grass. It's a very zen, whimsical, peaceful spot, and there are lots of small lizards running around outside, but none inside, so, that's a plus. The decor is eclectic lakefront type decor. I loved the therapeutic shower...give me good water pressure and I can rock with just about anything else! I do wish there was a tv in the bedroom because we'd wanted to climb into bed and veg out after a long humid day, but, it wasn't a deal breaker - there's one in the sitting are of the main room. There was another in the front room, in the kitchenette areas. The hostess had awesome snacks, water, and libations in the fridge. Very thoughtful. Keep in mind that there is no washer/dryer (which one would know if looking at the amenities, but, some don't). It's ideal for a couple, maybe a couple of smaller kids. I think that my 16 year old son would have been fine being there with us, but no more than that as far as kids. I would definitely book with Sherry again.

Easy check-in. Thoughtful amenities. Serene setting. Creative decor.

Nice little one bedroom ground floor unit on Bear Lake that’s part of a larger house. Master bedroom window has view of lake.

Decor very whimsical. Lake view beautiful. Hosts gracious and responsive.

We enjoyed our stay in this eclectic in-law apartment. It was located nearby tasty restaurants and places of interest. The dock is not very fishing friendly and it has an old Florida feeling. They have a big dog but it was no real problem. A lot of potentially useful things are equipped In this unit. The bed is comfortable. A stove would have been nice but it was ok without one. The tv is in the other room with pull out couch but it doesn’t rotate to be seen from the main bed. We pulled the couch bed out and watched tv there. It was a good week.

Thoughtful host. Everything we needed was there. Comfortable bed and great therapy shower. Decor was very interesting. Beautiful landscaping. Rained during our weekend...would have liked to sit on dock. Lovely view.

Nice, clean place. Lots of room and places to sit. Little personal touches and creative details throughout. We weren’t there long but hope to be back, we’d love to stay again!

The only thing not that convenient is the cooking, if you plan to cook a lot instead of buying from outside. But Kyle gave us a gas propane grill which helped the cooking outside.

We enjoyed our stay here. It was a nice size for our party of 2 adults and 1 child. The place was charming and the sunset views were incredible. My 11yr old loved having access to the pool. I loved that the house was well stocked enough that we even had a cooler to fill up with drinks and food on our day excursions. Centrally located so we could see and do so much in our short time there. I would mention that the refrigerator runs warm and there is no freezer. We would definitely stay here again.

The house was old but the owner manage it.

What an excellent and lovely place to stay while we met up with friends we had not seen for many years. Plenty of room and wonderful shower. Beautiful setting on lake. You will love it.

I would go back to this town just for the shower in this vrbo. If showers (pressure, temp, volume) are your thing you must go here. I think the posting undersells the accommodations; there are 2 sitting areas and a bedroom, so you're not on top of each other and can have space if needed (and 1.5 baths!). Really easy process of checking in/out and nice (non-invasive) hosts living adjoining. Only things to note were one morning we heard a dog bark from the other side of the wall (not a big deal but makes me wonder what they could hear), and evidence of that dog was left in the yard when we were walking around to the dock. The curtains in the bedroom aren't opaque which created a slight awkward morning when we saw a host going into his backyard and if he had opted to, could have seen in (he didn't, was very respectful). Would recommend some privacy curtains since the backyard that faces the window/patio door is shared.

PROS: Price/location good. CONS: Master Bedroom drapes very sheer & don't cover the window. Light wakes you up or makes it harder to go to sleep!. Wind chimes very close/loud especially during all windy days/nights. That was ALL the time we were there! Ditto wakes you up or keeps you awake. Sheets didn't smell good. Couch appeared to be dirty (maybe vacuum it! Stained glass ???? in hall looked nice, but with a 24/7 light shining thru (again wakes you up or ...) Red light over Einstein cutout doesn't help if trying to set thermostat during the day or night. Less notes, just fix the issues! Chest of drawers with handle just hanging by one screw. Needs just a screw. Toilet tissue holders hanging from the ceiling? Horrible for short people! Lack of a freezer in the refrigerator. Suggest spending some of your profits for a refrigerator WITH a freezer. Very inconvenient. Check the batteries for the remote(s) in the kitchen/living room. Why would you leave/provide used toothpaste. Regardless of the intent (gross). Small hairdryer appears to be broken (FYI). We opened the doors from the master bedroom and your large dog came running towards my wife. I was close and grabbed her and pulled her inside! Regards J&M

This is a great spot to use as a launching pad to see the Orlando area. Also a great spot just to hang out and relax with a beautiful small lake. You can kayak or sit back on the dock and enjoy. if you’re looking for a real pool, this is not one. More of a cement pond. Owners live next-door, and are ready to help out with supplies or whatever you need. I’ll definitely stay there again.

Great property. Everything you needed and then some was already provided. Bed was comfortable and shower was amazing! Very reasonably priced. We will definitely be staying here again.

This is a very unique place that has the best shower ever! Right on a small lake with beautiful views. Apartment is Rooney and they really thought of everything you might need in your home away from home. Would only like a better second bed for the teenager.

Wonderfully peaceful, comfortable, private, relaxing spot. Excellent shower, very comfortable bed, great tv options and lovely patio area and yard leading to the very quiet Little Bear Lake made this a terrific stay. We ate breakfast on the patio every morning enjoying the birds and squirrels (amazingly, no mosquitoes). Only downside was the extremely limited kitchen - no stove, no freezer, very limited supplies and tiny sink meant we had to seriously limit our meal prep to what we could do with a refrigerator, small microwave, and electric tea kettle. Adding a couple of cereal bowls and large mugs would help. However, the positives made us happy to work around those limitations. Being within an easy drive of Winter Park (excellent museums, restaurants, and the Scenic Boat Tour) was a big plus, and we enjoyed the Lake Apopka Scenic Nature Drive nearby, too. We were even close enough to make a day trip over to the Lakeland area for the Fantasy of Flight museum and the Frank Lloyd Wright designed campus of Florida Southern College. We really loved staying here.

So sweet! Thanks to Kyle & Sheryl for sharing their back yard retreat with us. We came to visit my son who is studying in the area, and needed to be within driving distance of all the things he does, but don't love the normal Orlando area hub-bub. We desperately needed a hide-away. It was just the thing!

The accommodations were veer good. There was more space than I expected. The Hosts were very accommodating and easy to contact. Would love to stay again.

I wanted to take my granddaughter to the Springs and stay close by. This property foot the bill and we enjoyed our stay. Sherry and Kyle are very attentive without being bothersome.

Had an amazing stay. Loved that everything we might have a question I was spelt out when we entered the house. I never met them but you could tell they care about their guests. Being from NY it was a real treat to see little lizards and even a monkey in their tree. I tried calling him back down but he was content just throwing leaves at me hiding at the top. Really awesome experience Florida is wild and this house was perfect.

A friend and I stayed at Kyle and Sherry's this past weekend. We were in the area to kayak the Wekiwa and to visit Winter Park and Orlando. The apartment is so spacious and comfortable. Wifi is excellent. The dock on the lake, the swings under the trees and the therapy pool were such a nice bonus. We had our coffee and wine on the private outdoor terrace off of the bedroom overlooking the lake. What heaven. All kinds of beautiful Florida birds and the quiet of nature. A very short drive to Maitland to grab the Florida Sunrail train which only runs Mon-Fri, but was a real treat for getting around and leaving the keys behind. Would definitely stay there again. They keep a well-stocked fridge with wine and goodies, coffee, tea and a cooler of ice when requested. The shower pressure is amazeballs.Bed and linens super comfy for a good night's sleep. Terrific AC. Clean and spotless.

We stayed here while visiting Disney World. Location was great neighborhood was quiet. We will put this property at the top of our list when we return to Orlando area for any reason. This would be the perfect place for a couples getaway.

Being from Chicago, we loved the atmosphere of this property. My husband has a bad back, so he really appreciated the therapeutic shower. 😊

Came in town to tour the Full Sail campus this property was perfect and located in a great part of town! The lake view was beautiful!

Great place to relax and unwind. Cute property and so close to everything.

Perfect for 3 people! Clean and fun back yard.

Perfect for 3 people! Clean and fun back yard.

Nothing better then waking up in this uniquely beautiful home. The view from the bedroom looking upon the lake priceless. Sound of nature in the morning priceless. Therapeutic head shower hit the spot every morning. It is a must stay.