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"COWBOY COTTAGE" 4-bedroom Home on Gated Horse Farm

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Citra, FL
  • The Orange Shop
    6 min drive
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
    15 min drive
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    28 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Citra

Located in Citra, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of The Orange Shop and Orange Creek Restoration Area. .This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Florida State Fire College and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park.

What's nearby

  • The Orange Shop - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bubba Raceway Park - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 15 min drive - 19.2 km
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 23 min drive - 24.3 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 28 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 20 min drive
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saddle Rack Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mimi's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Country Cafe & Buffet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Pizza & Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ted's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

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

"COWBOY COTTAGE" 4-bedroom Home on Gated Horse Farm

Welcome to Rock Haven Farm with our granddaddy oak tree canopied driveway that will stun you. Enjoy the stunning views over our 60-acre horse farm. A quite and tranquil setting, yet just minutes from an I-75 interchange. Located halfway between Ocala and Gainesville, and 90 minutes north of Orlando.

Love animals? We have grandkids so we have animals! ;) Come visit and interact with all our adorable small animals. We have goats, mini donkeys, belted galloway (oreo) cows, and alpacas. And of course since we are a horse farm, we have horses who love carrots and apples. We do not offer horseback riding, but we can point you in the right direction if that is your interest.

Four night minimum stay.

***NON SMOKING***

This 1352 square foot 4 bedroom, 2 bath home sleeps 8 and has been completely renovated. Fully equipped kitchen has new granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances (stove, refrigerator, microwave, diswasher), Kuerig coffee maker, toaster, dishes and pots and pans for cooking. 2 bedrooms with Queen beds, 2 bedrooms with full size beds. Washer/dryer, central heat and air. Enjoy free wi-fi and YouTube TV with Premium Live TV Streaming Service. There is also an outdoor gas BBQ grill and a firepit to roast your marshmallows and make S'mores.

***NON-SMOKING***
No smoking allowed inside the house, you are welcome to smoke outside, but no cigarette butts on ground.

Pets are welcome, we love pets! ~~~Pets are allowed with a $15 per night pet fee per pet. Sorry, no rottweilers, pit bulls, Dobermans or aggressive dogs.~~~ ***ATTENTION***If you bring a pet, please bring your own food and water dish. DO NOT use the kitchen dishes for pet bowls. If you do not bring pet bowls, the Dollar Tree is 10-12 minutes away, please make a trip and spend $2.00. If you use the kitchen dishes or bowls, you will be charged $75.00 to replace the whole set. Also, bring your own pet furniture covering if you are going to let your pet on the furniture. If you let your pet on the furniture without protecting it with your own pet coverings, you will be charged an extra cleaning fee of $275.00. When you leave, if we find pet hair on the furniture, we will take pictures of the pet hair on the furniture and send them to you along with notice that we are charging to have a professional shampooing of the furniture. Also, if your pet sleeps with you, bring your own bedding. If you let your pet on our bedding (sheets, comforter, pillows), you will be charged $225.00 to cover the cost of new bedding. Our cleaning company refuses to pick pet hair out of the bedding as it takes hours, so our only choice is to dispose of it.

A LEASE AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM IS REQUIRED.

We have facilities for horse owners to bring their horses on vacation with them. We have 43 stalls in 2 concrete barns and plenty of pasture turnout available (proof of negative coggins required). Contact us for rates. We welcome guests with or without horses. You will find our tranquil ranch setting a wonderful place to relax and enjoy God's surrounding beauty.

We are a family owned and operated farm located in beautiful northeast Ocala, a short distance from HITS, Florida Horse Park, the Jockey Club and the new World Equestrian Center. Contact us for seasonal rates available for Equine Eventers.

Rock Haven Farm is centrally located with ease to all major attractions and activities such as 20 minutes to the Ocala National Forest with great camping and horse trails and 10 minutes to zip lining and horseback riding. It is approx. 80 miles to Daytona and Ormond Beaches, 70 miles to St Augustine Beach. On the gulf side; about 50 miles to Crystal River and Kings Bay. (Great areas to watch the manatees and dolphins play). Rock Haven Farm is 14 miles from the famous Silver Springs National Park with the world famous glass bottom boats. It is approximately 1-2 hrs from most major attractions including Disney World, Bush Gardens, Epcot, Universal Studios and Kennedy Space Center.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Pamala VandeStreek

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that 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 10:00 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
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $15.00 PER PET PER DAY, NO pitbull, rotti or dobie

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: MUST BE UNDER SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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"COWBOY COTTAGE" 4-bedroom Home on Gated Horse Farm Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 62 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Great accommodations. Pam and Paul were fantastic. Safe area for horses. Gorgeous property. Bonus of goats and donkeys to play with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sundai L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ultimate relaxation
My sister and I stayed for a long weekend at this property and we absolutely loved it. We LOVE animals and we had the best time feeding them and visiting them. The most relaxing vacation ever! Pamala was an awesome host and we enjoyed talking with her. Thank you Pamala!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
My family absolutely loves this location for its friendly service, great accommodations, and peaceful environment
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay!
My daughter in law and I stayed in this awesome house for a week. Perfect location, great host, adorable surroundings with animals, scenery and peaceful atmosphere. We felt so safe, and we absolutely loved the week. Thank you Pam for allowing us to stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We liked the little donkeys.
We enjoyed feeding a apple and carrot to each of the little donkeys.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
True farm experience!
Pam and her family go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The cottage is in the middle of their property so you are surrounded by fields and paddocks. There are horses, goats, alpacas, miniature donkeys, and cows on the farm. We walked around to the different enclosures and most of the animals were excited to see visitors and get petted. It’s an easy drive to the world equestrian center and the layout of the cottage gives you room to relax at the end of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We enjoyed two wonderful weeks! Everything was perfect just like the description!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
We had a very relaxing stay. The Grandkids enjoyed feeding all the animals. They couldn’t wait to get out of school and get back to the farm. We will be returning, highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was on a working horse farm and the owners were so nice and friendly and the it was great to sit on the porch and watch all the animals- GREAT PLACE AND WEEK
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our home away from home
Our peaceful & tranquil place. This is our number one VRBO that we have ever stayed in. We can’t wait to go back. Thank you Pam for making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Pamela was so easy to work with during our stay. No real issues. Plenty of room, everything we needed. Love to stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Like it enough to keep coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine J., Pinckneyville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very nice, clean, quiet, & relaxing getaway!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing!!!!!
I can not say enough good things about this VRBO, it is located in the middle of a working ranch so if you like horses and goats and Lama's this place is perfect. For me there was no down side, I saved a ton of money housing my family of 6 for 5 nights, we loved the quite seclusion, and waking up to play with goats is an amazing start to any day. The owner Pam was wonderful and responded to all our needs right away. This is my new #1 spot to stay in this area. The house is exactly as advertised and the Air conditioner works amazingly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to relax
Very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing experience.
This has to be the best place we ever stayed. We were here for a dog show but never wanted to leave the property. It is quiet, comfortable, beautiful, safe, and just amazing. The property owners are the nicest, kindest people you could meet. I am so glad we had the opportunity to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Everything as expected
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Ranch family vacation
Pamela is very responsive and helpful. This is our second stay and the kids love interacting with the animals. We as parents love that they can go outside and play and have independence. This property is great to get away and really enjoy as a family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

mayra n., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
It was wonderful, really enjoyed my stay Thank you Pamela
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
Our family spent the last week (over New Year’s) at this farm, and it was absolutely wonderful! In fact, we are already planning a return trip next Christmas holiday. Pamela and her husband were great hosts. I was able to help carry the baby alpaca to its pasture in the mornings, get the goats from the barn to their pasture, etc. They let you be as involved (or non-involved) as you want. The mornings were so peaceful walking around saying good morning to all the animals and giving them snacks. I can’t wait to go back! The house itself was perfect for what we needed. It’s very simple (in a good way!), so we brought our kids’ tvs and gaming systems from home. This way they weren’t “bored” as teenagers tend to get. The layout was great, and there were plenty of towels, etc. A grocery store is only about 10 mins down the road, so it was very convenient. If you are contemplating staying here, absolutely do it! You won’t regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Al B., Wimauma, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay in horse country
Nice little get away spot. Peaceful, rolling hills. Shaded property. Super nice owners! The animals are nice to be around. But, the home is on 5 acres of its own, so if getting up close to the animals is not your thing, just enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice property and very nice people to deal with
The property was really nice and clean and my grandkids enjoyed all the animals they could feed really really nice owners
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Country Farm
This was la beautiful place and the people there were friendly, so were the animals! The house itself was clean and organized. TThey had everything we needed to cook and serve meals. Only thing I was missing was a tea kettle for my morning tea, I know I'm fussy about that, but it would be nice. The mattresses were faily comfy and the bedding was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely tremendous stay 10/10 would stay again
Pamala was a very friendly and communicative host , property was beautiful and house was perfectly what I needed for this work trip , would definitely stay again !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021