Karla's Guidebook
Food Scene
Laid back food less than a mile down the road or 16 docks west!
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Gator Joe's Beach Bar & Grill
12431 SE 135 AveLaid back food less than a mile down the road or 16 docks west!
Two stories with different dining options. Beach activities and rentals (jet skis, boats, paddle boards, etc) available.
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Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill
15790 SE 134th AveTwo stories with different dining options. Beach activities and rentals (jet skis, boats, paddle boards, etc) available.
Great pizza and Italian food. Just down the road!
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Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza
12909 E Hwy 25Great pizza and Italian food. Just down the road!
Fun short drive to a funky spot for the best biscuits and gravy, traditional breakfast and lunch on the Lock and Dam of the Ocklawaha River.
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Duck's Dam Diner
9685 SE Hwy 464CFun short drive to a funky spot for the best biscuits and gravy, traditional breakfast and lunch on the Lock and Dam of the Ocklawaha River.
Shopping
Dollar General
12845 E Hwy 25Just down the road with basic groceries, sunscreen, gifts, toys, etc.
This community is a short drive from the cottage and has just about anything you need. Restaurants galore, shopping of any kind, Movie Theaters, Golf, Bowling, etc.
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The Villages
This community is a short drive from the cottage and has just about anything you need. Restaurants galore, shopping of any kind, Movie Theaters, Golf, Bowling, etc.
Sightseeing
There are some very nice walking trails, a playground, picnic area, and a boat launch.
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I-Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area
13275 SE 115th AveThere are some very nice walking trails, a playground, picnic area, and a boat launch.
Grand Oaks Resort
3000 Marion County RdBeautiful Carriage Museum and farm with a small bistro.
Great petting zoo and sweet little farm about 10 minutes away!
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Uncle Donald's Farm
2713 Griffin AveGreat petting zoo and sweet little farm about 10 minutes away!
Entertainment
Orange Blossom Opry
16439 SE 138th TerraceLive music in a historic old building 5 minutes away!
Neighborhoods
Want a local favorite? This little farm sells goat cheese products, eggs, honey, and other kitchy things. Oh, and the goats are there!!
Windmill Acres Farm
(352) 812-3241
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iedzGZ4F2bJrjJKWA
Ocklawaha
Want a local favorite? This little farm sells goat cheese products, eggs, honey, and other kitchy things. Oh, and the goats are there!!
Windmill Acres Farm
(352) 812-3241
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iedzGZ4F2bJrjJKWA