Homes for Rent in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL

Lake Mack-Forest Hills is a small, rural community near DeLand, Florida, and near parks, riverfront and undeveloped land. Homes here include small single-family houses and mobile homes on lots that range from less than half an acre to more than an acre, with some properties backing up to marshy lakes where small fishing docks extend from backyards into the water. Yards often feel private thanks to brush, pines and palms between properties. Things to do nearby center on the St. Johns River. People launch boats, go fishing and have waterside meals at St. John’s Marina South. Blue Spring State Park is known for its manatee population and kayaking and hiking. Santorini Greek Cuisine and Boston Coffeehouse are among the standout small businesses in downtown DeLand. Lake Mack-Forest Hills is served by Lake County Schools, a public school district where Umatilla High School has the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education program that can lead to college credits and scholarship opportunities. Residents typically drive along County Road 42 to reach DeLand, where they can get on Interstate 4 to travel across the region.