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Cozy cottage on 8 acres near state park and atv trails. Pet Friendly!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy cottage on 8 acres near state park and atv trails. Pet Friendly!

Spacious Country Cottage situated on 8 acres of land with a large pond. Home can accommodate up to 10 guest. Lots of parking for cars, trucks, boats and RVs. A fisherman/hunters delight with on-site cleaning area and a walk-in Smokehouse! This is a MUST SEE beautiful, manicured property located 3 miles from the Kissimmee Prairie State Park and Preserve. Equestrians you can tour the 54,000 acre prairie horseback. The Equestrian Park was recognized as Florida's First Dark Sky Park, where you can see the Milky Way. The area outside of the Park has a ton to offer most any outdoor enthusiast. There are recreational vehicle areas and wildlife management areas less than a mile from the property. Hunt or fish with your airboat in the nearby Kissimmee River. This property is the perfect place to bring the family and pets!

The custom built 1 bedroom 1 bath home is located on 8 plus high and dry acres. The kitchen and living space is complete open concept design. There is a custom built island with a stovetop, this is the center piece of the eat in kitchen. The cabinets are custom and unique. There are double French doors in the kitchen that open on to the enclosed back porch. There is a large, enclosed, air conditioned bonus room. A large stone fireplace is a beautiful focal point in the living room. Double French doors open from the Living room onto the screened front porch. There is plenty of natural light in this home by design. The bathroom has a clawfoot tub and a rock walled shower. Out the back porch is a large pond to spend the summer months enjoying with the family. There is a working smokehouse on the property, and a 40x60 pole barn for hanging out and grilling with friends. There is a lean to with a concrete slab and enclosed stall that can be used as dog kennel. There are 2 RV hook ups. Formally a hunt camp (before a homesite) there is a free standing bathhouse with a shower and toilet on the property. The property is fenced, cross fenced and sectioned off. In one of the pastures there is a small cattle barn with a catch pen area and head catch for working cattle. The property is private and has plenty of grass for animals and trees for shade.

Other things to note

Key Residence Features:

- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, 1 flat-screen TV with video game console, fresh linens and towels, gas grill, furnished outdoor seating areas, outdoor fire pit, parking for cars, trucks, boats and RVs!

- Dark Sky Acres is 3 miles to The Kissimmee Prairie Preserve
- 25 miles to Lake Okeechobee
- 111 miles to Disney World Orlando
- 141 miles to Everglades National Park
- 63 miles to Jensen Beach
- 161 miles to Miami Beach
- 159 miles to Clearwater Beach

- Nearest Major Airport:
Palm Beach International Airport (~50 miles away)
Orlando Melbourne International Airport (~85 miles away)
Orlando International Airport (~100 miles away)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (~120 miles away)
Miami International Airport (~140 miles away)

Property manager

Daimara Aguilar

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Guest must pick up after their pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Authorization required. Contact host beforehand.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Okeechobee, FL

What's nearby

  • Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Kissimmee River - 44 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Quail Creek Sporting Ranch - 49 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Sebring International Raceway - 58 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Seminole Casino Brighton - 64 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cissy's Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Prairie Place - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Creative Chef on Wheels - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild West Prairie Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage on 8 acres near state park and atv trails. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage on 8 acres near state park and atv trails. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage on 8 acres near state park and atv trails. Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage on 8 acres near state park and atv trails. Pet Friendly! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park and within 25 mi (40 km) of Kissimmee River and Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Okeechobee Historical Society Museum and Quail Creek Sporting Ranch are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the quiet
The property is a very private and quiet place to look and the stars, ride ATVs, and enjoy nature. We did all of the above and our kids were outside exploring the entire trip. Bring lots of food and bottled water if you don’t want to drive into town. You will love your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024