Places to stay near Hontoon Island State Park

Rustic Retreat in the heart of Lake Helen

This charming rustic home has a lot to offer. It has many nooks where your family can unite and create moments for their memory buckets. Florida room allows you to observe nature and is a perfect spot for your coffee. The house has one master bedroom (king size bed) with attached full bathroom. It has a second bedroom with two built-in beds (twin and full size). There is a separate shower room and a separate restroom. Upstairs it has a 3rd bedroom with 2 built in twin beds and a 1/2 bathroom.

The Secret Sanctuary in Sanford, 5min from Airport

Welcome to your quiet, spacious, and private sanctuary. Enjoy all new appliances in the full size kitchen, a 50” flat screen TV, and a shaded outdoor area surrounded by greenery. It is located only minutes from the Orlando Sanford International Airport, Historic Downtown Sanford’s restaurants and shops, Lake Monroe’s scenic waterfront, and is centrally located between Florida’s beaches and the amusement parks. **Space is cleaned with EPA approved cleaners, including high touch surfaces**

Persimmon Place, family friendly historic cottage

Come unwind in a piece of history. Our 1920s historic bungalow offers just that! We've renovated this home to provide all the comforts you expect, while ensuring its unique character shines through. You'll love our prime location, just a few blocks from the lively heart of Downtown and the beautiful Stetson University campus. Start your day on the front porch, perfect for enjoying the neighborhood, or find a peaceful retreat on the back porch overlooking the fenced yard – a haven for kids.

No Worries Carriage House, 5 min walk to Stetson

This second-floor carriage house is all yours. Located on a quiet street amidst historic homes. Walk to Stetson in 5 min. Downtown DeLand is an easy 15 min. walk. Your two bedrooms, full kitchen, private access will be great for a get-away for you and your guests. 42" flatscreen TV with cable and Amazon Prime with no ads. Wifi. The second-story banks of windows look out over beautiful, tropical plants. Space to work or relax. We look forward to you enjoying your stay with us.

Tropical Cottage & Garage 2 Miles from Blue Spring

This cozy spring escape sits privately behind a unoccupied garage among the quiet oak streets of Orange city. conveniently located 2 miles from Blue springs state park, 5 miles from Downtown Deland and 30 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Daytona and New Syrmrna. This property provides a unique connection to nature. Enjoy an outdoor bathroom experience with a shower under the stars. Blue Springs is now open for swimming & water fun as of May 23, 2025! Garage amenities included!

Stylish & spa like Getaway - peaceful garden suite

Relax and unwind from your busy life in this serene and quiet getaway. We are located 5 minutes to shopping and dining in downtown Lake Mary in a beautiful and safe neighborhood. Enjoy the solar heated saltwater pool and the comfy outdoor lounge area, Enjoy the backyard with its mature trees and tropical flowers. The indoors come with a luxury and modern wellness bathroom. Soak in the oversized tub or reenergize in the stylish rainfall shower with inbuilt bench and mood lighting.

The Lemon Cottage -NO EXTRA FEES

Our cottage is nestled in Orange City RV Park. It is your home away from home! Our kitchen is equipped with all pots, pans, and dishes you will need. Our living room has a queen pull out sofa. Our bathroom provides towels, shampoo & conditioner, and a hair dryer. The bedroom has a queen size bed. We are pet friendly; we allow up to two pets. - 20m Daytona Speedway - 26m Daytona Beach - 35m Universal Studios - 41m Disney World - 66m Kennedy Space Center - 73m Legoland

Mira Bella South

Tiny Home (one of two guest houses) on a private 13 acres in a small equestrian town. Away from the main house, so it is private, but not isolated. Ideal for 2 guests, but there is a pull-out sofa which could be comfortable for one more adult or a couple younger kids. (Some have mentioned it's not that comfy for grown-ups. Very firm.) (If dates you want are unavailable, search for Tiny Home in Lake Helen - Mira Bella North.)

Hidden Gem - Cottage in Lake Helen

Nestled in a beautiful paved and gardened backyard space. My 640 sq/ft private cottage is behind my home in the small quiet town of Lake Helen, only a mile off of I-4. The cottage is filled with all the amenities that will make you feel at home. The cottage has one queen bed and the sofa bed is perfect for children. Also a pack and play for little ones. The cottage is perfect for two but will suit 4.