Title: The Casita is a stunning villa in a tropical oasis in historic downtown DeLand. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Casita is a stunning villa in a tropical oasis in historic downtown DeLand. Apartment with an outdoor pool, near Stetson University ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291400/113291377/26674a02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291400/113291377/dadcde44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291400/113291377/cc46cd30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291400/113291377/3ef23a69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291400/113291377/b0207723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Stetson University, The Casita is a stunning villa in a tropical oasis in historic downtown DeLand. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Pool - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Casita is a stunning villa in a tropical oasis in historic downtown DeLand. The Casita at Casa Cascada is a destination, resort-style, private guest house set in a lush, tropical oasis featuring a natural swimming pool and waterfalls. It was designed and built by the host, artist Michael E. Arth (MichaelEArth.com), and finished in 2025. Located in downtown DeLand’s Historic Garden District, it is an ideal hub from which to explore the endless attractions that DeLand and Central Florida have to offer. DeLand’s award-winning downtown, including historic structures dating back as far as the 1880s, is located midway between Daytona Beach and Orlando, being only thirty minutes in either direction. New Smyrna Beach, a Mecca for surfing and other water sports on Florida’s “Fun Coast”, is even closer. DeLand is also located close to various large springs and nature preserves, as well as the St. John’s River. This listing is for the second level “Casita,” a complete apartment with a separate bedroom accessible through an arch and Indian temple portal. The Casita has a full kitchen, laundry, and closet, dining area, and media room. The TV can swivel for viewing from the dining area. The bathroom in the Casita has a two-person soaking tub with a shower option. If you wish to rent the Studio (https://t.vrbo.io/ENcNDCSLcRb) separately, or both the Casita (and Studio together (https://t.vrbo.io/wNOmP0BLcRb), they have their own separate listings on Vrbo. The Studio, which can be rented separately or together with the Casita, is a ground floor unit with a kitchenette and is wheelchair accessible. The curb-less shower has faux rock walls, and a living wall. The Studio can sleep up to four, with two people in the bedroom and two being on a sofa bed in the living room. The defining feature of Casa Cascada is the natural swimming pool fed from the Florida aquifer. The spring water is filtered even more through a water garden that functions as a biological filter, and run through a UV sanitizer before being aerated in the waterfalls. The pure, chemical-free water feels silky to the skin, and quite different from a chlorinated pool. The newly constructed building is quiet and safe, being on high ground and storm-proof with thick, reinforced concrete walls, floors and ceilings. There are free 110 and 220 volt charging outlets in the parking lot if you have an electric vehicle. Orlando International Airport is one hour away by car, but also accessible by light rail and bus. A bus terminal is two blocks away. San Augustine, the oldest European-established continuously occupied city in the contiguous U.S., was founded by the Spanish in 1565. It’s an easy day trip from DeLand being only one hour’s drive. DeLand’s pedestrian friendly, award-winning downtown has 68 historic buildings, with its charming restaurants, sidewalk cafes, museums, antique stores, and other shops. The main street, one block from Casa Cascada, is periodically shut down for various art shows, parades, and other events. Every Friday night there is a farmer's market at Artisan Alley three blocks away, close to the historic Athen's theater. DeLand is known as "The Athens of Florida" because of Stetson University. It is also known as the "Skydiving capital of the country" because of the versatile DeLand Airport and the excellent weather. The Artisan, a boutique hotel, restaurant, and bar is one block away. A tree-lined bicycle and pedestrian trail runs next to Casa Cascada connecting to Stetson University. Two blocks to the south is Earl Brown Park, with its small lake and fountains. Various art festivals and an annual fireworks display is held here every year. Stetson football and baseball stadiums are adjacent to the park. Casa Cascada takes you to another world, while also being the gateway to the world around you in Central Florida. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - 15 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways (36 inches high) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of towels on request ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Living plant wall - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113300000/113291400/113291367/ee348016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Studio at Casa Cascada. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.02596,-81.303314&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k_epDtpfoN%40Q%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FS%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40OBSBOBOBSBODOBQBODODQDODQFODODOFOFOFOFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHKJMHKJKJKJIJKJKJILIJKLIJILGJKLGLGLILELILGLGLENELGLENELENCLENCLENCLANCNCNCLANANANAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBN%40NBLDNBLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFLHLDLHLFLFJJLFJHLHJJJHLHJJJJJHJJHJJJJLHJJJHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFNHLFLFNFNFLFNFNFNDNDNFNDPDNDPBNDNBPDNBNBRBNBNBR%40NBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40N%3FR%40P%3FN%3FP%40PAR%3FP%3FNAP%3FPAPAPAPANARCPANCPCPCNCPCPENCNEPCNEPENENGPELEPGLGPGLGNGNGLGNILGLINILILILILIJILKJILKJKLIJKJKHKJKHMJKHKJMHKFMHKHMHMFMFMFMHMFMDMDOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBODO%40MBOBO%40M%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOAOCMAOAOCOCMAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMEMGMIMGMGMGMIKIMIKGMIKKMIKKKIKKKIKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIKIMIMIMIMIOGKIOGOGMGOGOGMGQGMEQEMGQEOEOEQEOCQCOEOCQCQCOCQCQAOCQASAOAQAQAQ%3FQAQ%3FO%3FQAS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yWugS6ioYE7QU26DYrhPfCu4sBg=) DeLand, FL #### What's nearby - African American Museum of Arts - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Stetson University - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Stetson Mansion - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Skydive DeLand - 7 min drive - 6.1 km - Blue Spring State Park - 15 min drive - 12.8 km #### Getting around - DeLand Station - 9 min drive - Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Boston Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk - ‪Half Wall - ‬9 min walk - ‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Elusive Grape - ‬9 min walk - ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Casita is a stunning villa in a tropical oasis in historic downtown DeLand. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Casita is a stunning villa in a tropical oasis in historic downtown DeLand. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### Where is The Casita is a stunning villa in a tropical oasis in historic downtown DeLand. located? > Located in Downtown DeLand Historic District, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Chipper Jones Little League Complex and Stetson University. Spec Martin Municipal Stadium and First United Methodist Church are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Casita is a stunning villa in a tropical oasis in historic downtown DeLand. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew E. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oasis in the City The level of detail spent by the owners was visable as soon as you arrive. The Casita layout was enjoyable and well presented. The owners met us on arrival giving us a layout of Deland and what it offered. The tranqulity found was amazing, the poool, running warer allowed the sounds of nature to put us to sleep each night. A MUST stay if you are in thr area and is available. ##### Matthew E. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Downtown Sanctuary Wow! This place is custom built and amazing. Very private and quaint. There are only two VRBO units opposite of the owners house. In between is a beautiful Artesian pool and water features that you must see in person. Two blocks from the amazing downtown, an easy and safe walk. We regret that we couldn't stay longer. The owners are awesome, too. See it to believe it.Capt. John worldfamousboattours.com ##### John G. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick D. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Cascada: DeLand Masterpiece words to describe my stay at this all natural resort: quiet, peaceful, serene, tranquil It is truly a masterpiece of nature, including but not limited to, the calming waterfall, pool with live coy fish, a plethora of colorful flowers and plush gardens, and hand-crafted artwork. woke up to pleasant music from the modern Vizio TV and bright rays of sun shining through my window. Can hear the chirping birds and smell the fragrances of the flowers. Mr. Michael Arth has worked very hard to make the latest of his many dreams become reality; and the city of Deland,FL has become a better place thanks to him. Mr. Arth has the ability to see the potential beauty of the property and can visualize what he can make it look like and become. Then he builds it with said vision; another masterpiece created. Thank you Mr. Arth and Shasta for such a pleasant, relaxing, and accommodating stay. I would thoroughly recommend the suites at the Casa Cascada at 202 Voorhis Ave. for your lodging needs in the Deland and West Volusia area ##### Patrick D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025