Southwest Ocala vacation rentals

Southwest Ocala is the newer side of town, built out along State Road 200 with shopping, restaurants and quick access to I-75. Ocala Breeders' Sales holds its thoroughbred auctions here, and the Florida Horse Park is a short drive south.

Rentals are mostly single-family homes in established neighborhoods and in Marion Oaks, the large subdivision farther south. They tend to be roomier for the money than places near the show grounds, which makes this a smart base for long stays, traveling nurses, and families in town for a week.

Things to do near your rental

• Ocala Breeders' Sales sale weeks and the OBS grounds
• Florida Horse Park off I-75 exit 341
• SR 200 shopping and dining
• Rainbow River in Dunnellon, about 25 minutes west