The Hidden Gem in historic Lake Helen. Next to Cassadaga & downtown Deland.
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. The cottage is located in my back yard behind my home, surrounded by a 7' vinyl privacy fence. There is a large screened-in porch on the front of the cottage, with an overhead fan. Guests have access to the entire back yard, gardens, and water feature.
Love my stay what a wonderful place to get away I didnât want to leave. It was very clean and had everything you needed for a long stay. Love the porch to have your morning coffee and to start your day Would love to stay again
Place was quaint and peaceful. Communication with owner was easy and private. Perfect for couple or small family. Would use again if and when we are back in the area
Overall the property was good. At first I felt awkward that I was staying in someoneâs back yard however, the privacy and professionalism was still there. Perfect for a place to lay your head at night.
Our stay with the kiddos was amazing. During our time there, there was a Christmas parade wife and kids loved it.definitely a place to stay which is beautiful and peaceful and the host was amazing!!
This isn't our first time staying and won't be our last! The location is great, has everything we need for a short stay (or longer) and the host is wonderful, quick to respond, and super helpful.
âExceptional Stay â Clean, Cozy, and Privateâ
âWe came to Florida for a 10-day family vacation and arrived two days early to visit relatives. If I had known about this beautiful little house earlier, I would have rented it for our entire stay. Everything was super clean, well organized, peaceful, and very private â we absolutely loved it! I also really appreciated that we didnât need any contact with the owners; the privacy was excellent. Totally recommended â one of the best stays weâve ever had!Even my teenagers asked if they could stay and live here, haha. Honestly, weâre planning to stay here every time we come back.The only thing I would suggest is adding a washer and dryer â sometimes itâs nice to be able to do laundry during the stay.â
This cozy cottage was the perfect place to stay for our trip to Blue Springs State Park! We got to see lots of manatees, a few alligators and many birds there. Jennell was great to work with. The place is so comfortable and welcoming. We highly recommend it.
Cottage was exactly as shown and owner was great to work with. The neighborhood was quiet and safe - even walked down to the lake one afternoon. We loved sitting in the 3 season room in the mornings drinking our coffee and even a quick catnap in a few afternoons. Will definitely stay again when going to the area.
Traveling alone I was a little skeptical in picking an area I had never been in. For me there was comfort in knowing Jenelle lived in front of the cottage. It was very quiet and I didnât feel unsafe there. It was well stocked and wasnât lacking in anything. I would definately rent again.
We totally enjoyed our stay in the hidden gem. Quiet, relaxing and clean, with everything you need at your disposal. Would highly recommend this place. đ đ
The Hidden Gem Cottage was perfect for my weekend stay while attending Stetson Homecoming events in Deland. The size and setup of the cottage worked perfectly for just me but would also be comfortable for a couple or small family.
I enjoyed the peaceful vibe that the gardening area had. I enjoyed sitting outside at night on the patio. I felt safe the whole time. It was very accommodating.
Refreshing change from the typical hotel. I stayed with my daughter while she played at a soccer showcase and it was nice to be able to have a quiet place to rest and for her to do homework. I was glad we packed meals because restaurants are extremely limited in the area. The cottage had everything we needed. I didn't realize at booking that it is located in the homeowner's backyard. When I pulled up, I was a little hesitant that it might be awkward staying so close to someone's primary residence but it wasn't an issue at all. My daughter enjoyed being able to do her homework outside on the covered patio. I appreciated being able to support a resourceful single mom. Thank you for a comfortable quaint stay.
Felt super safe, extremely clean, and comfortable as well as welcoming
I arrived to my VRBO at 10 pm. Felt very safe being by myself. A spot for guest parking. Quiet and cozy screened patio. The cottage itself is crazy clean, cutely decorated, comfortable.
Plenty of clean towels shampoo, conditioner, and soap. A stocked kureg in the kitchen ready to brew your morning coffee. A very quiet comfortable space.
Will probably stay again if coming to Deland.
Jannell andbthe Hidden Gem at Lake Helen were both amazing. First off Lake Helen is About ad beautiful as it gets. The cottage was cute and she makes it feel like home with all the extra blankets and towells and dishes and anything and everything you need. We stayed a weekend and on Saturday we went to see the Manitees at Blue Springs down the road what an awesome experience. On Sunday we ran into a little market in the park at Lake Helen and there was so many nice people selling cool things. It was the perfect retreat. I will definatly refer family and friends to Jannell at the Hidden Gem. Thank you so much.
I am from Cape Cod Mass, lived here for 8 years a La a child and moved here when I my daughter turned 4. So I have been here longer and consider myself a Floridian.
My Little Gem is hidden from the main road spacious with beautiful gardens. I have tried to make my yard like my favorite story growing up the secret garden. Itâs a lot for one person but itâs what I love to do.