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Cozy Fruit Cove Cottage on Hobby Farm w/ Wildlife!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fruit Cove, Florida
  • The Champions Club at Julington Creek
    9 min drive
  • Cimarrone Golf Club
    20 min drive
  • Clay County Fairgrounds
    30 min drive
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    40 min drive

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About the area

St. Johns

With a stay at this cottage in St. Johns (Fruit Cove), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Champions Club at Julington Creek and Kijiji International. .This family-friendly cottage is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Jacksonville Naval Air Station and 20.7 mi (33.4 km) from World Golf Village.

What's nearby

  • The Champions Club at Julington Creek - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Orange Park Mall - 25 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 30 min drive - 31.7 km
  • World Golf Village - 31 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Back 40 Urban Fresh - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marco's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Julington Creek Fish Camp - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brass Tacks Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪PDQ - ‬9 min drive

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 Fruit Cove Cottage on Hobby Farm w/ Wildlife!

Embark on a unique getaway at this mini hobby farm in Fruit Cove, FL! Each morning at this 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental, you’ll wake up to a menagerie of animals — like South American dart frogs, panther chameleons, Mandarin ducks, and rare chickens. Spend mid-morning admiring the 300-year-old oaks from the screened patio, then pedal to nearby Alpine Groves Park! Afterward, head inside the cottage, where a fully equipped kitchen, Smart TV, and ample entertainment for the kids await.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pets Welcome w/ Fee | 1.47-Acre Property | Forested Surroundings

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR SPACE: Screened patio, rocking chairs, 4 men's bikes, 3 women’s bikes, 4 children’s bikes, burley bike trailer, tree swing
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, 4-person dining table, books, board games, tanks w/ South American dart frogs & turtles
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator w/ ice maker, dishware/flatware, Keurig Duo single-serve/drip coffee maker, complimentary coffee grounds/pods provided, blender
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heating, hair dryer, iron/board, laundry detergent, crib, high chair
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 1 small step to enter, 1 bedroom on 1st floor
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-stay), 2 exterior security cameras (facing driveway)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles, 12' height max), RV/trailer parking allowed

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Alpine Groves Park (2 miles), Mandarin Park (6 miles), Riverfront Park (7 miles), Walter Jones Historic Park (8 miles), Veterans Park (10 miles), Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina (12 miles), Black Creek Park and Trail (21 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Magnolia Acres Farm Equestrian Boutique - St. Johns Florida (4 miles), Jacksonville Naval Air Station (17 miles), St. Augustine Wild Reserve (19 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Jacksonville (27 miles), St. Augustine (31 miles), Daytona Beach (80 miles), Daytona International Speedway (82 miles)
AIRPORT: Jacksonville International Airport (40 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $5 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The 2-story property requires 1 small step to enter and an internal staircase to access 2 bedrooms
- NOTE: Please keep pets leashed while around the farm animals to ensure safety
- NOTE: The homeowner will occasionally be on-site in the morning to take care of the farm animals
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras facing the driveway and farm animals. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when the devices detect motion
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (92.9 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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Cozy Fruit Cove Cottage on Hobby Farm w/ Wildlife! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Crystal was very attentive and responded quickly to all questions, the property was clean and had everything we could need and more !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
My wife and I were searching for a place to get out of Tampa and approaching Hurricane Milton and we needed a place we could bring our dog. We were fortunate to find this listing and it was a lovely cottage. Crystal made our stay amazing! We originally were going to stay just two nights thinking Milton would come and go, but neighbors that we spoke to told us our neighbor lost power and Crystal helped us work with Evolve to extend our stay two extra nights. You couldn’t ask for a more helpful and sweet person to work with than Crystal. She’s warm and caring and made us feel like old friends. One unique quality of this’d property is it’s a hobby farm with many interesting animals and if you have children with you they would get a kick out of the variety of animals they would see. We highly recommend this property and you would be blessed to get to know Crystal.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Comfortable
We loved our stay here! My daughter especially loved being able to look at all the animals on the property. I would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Very unique property with an exceptionally clean/ cozy /well stocked home. Family really enjoyed strolling down the drive and watching all the animals. The host was attentive and available for any questions. Nice and relaxing place to return to after a lot of family reunion activities. Would definitely stay again when we return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy, Enchanting Visit!
We had such a lovely stay. The home has everything you could possibly need. The small details and the personal touch when we checked in was so thoughtful. The minute we walked inside we felt so at home. We loved the little farm, it felt like a wonderful mini retreat. The host was so nice and helpful, we look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Wedding Weekend Getaway
Beautiful home with truly thoughtful amenities including fresh eggs from the farm on the property. Host communicates effectively and responds quickly to questions. She even let us know that her place was clean and ready to go earlier than expected just in case we wanted to check in early! Great stay. We highly recommend it! Five stars just don’t say enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay with family and pets!
We had a fantastic stay with our family and dogs!! The house is very clean, quiet, comfortable and well stocked. The little farm was great and the kids really enjoyed it! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovanhy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
I wish we could have stayed longer
This location was GREAT! The property was a little hidden, but it was great to be secluded. The farm animals were a real treat! Our kids loved them and so did the dog. She was as interested as they were. It was great to see such a clean property for having so many animals. We were even greeted with fresh eggs and a basket of treats, which was perfect for when we arrived late in the afternoon. All in all it was a great stay. If I’m ever in the Jacksonville area I will Deff stay again. The host answered back quickly to all the questions I had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. Lauren C., Miami, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time at the Hobby Farm
We were in town to visit family and 4 adults stayed at the cottage on the farm, which is nicely appointed with plenty of any thing we might need. We brought my nieces children and the rest of the family to visit the farm critters, We all loved visiting the animals, Crystal was a wonderful host and very easy to communicate with. I will definitely return to stay at the Hobby Farm, Its a delight for all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cruise
Place was amazing!! Great communications. Will definitely stay again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
The property is a amazing. Absolutely love all the animals, its like being at an amusement park. The house is very cozy. Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
This cottage is lovely and equipped with everything you may need. The hobby farm animals are unique and fun to watch, and some are just beautiful. Kids of any age will love it. Crystal is a gracious, responsive, helpful, and friendly host. We will definitely stay here again. Note: if you have pets that you take on potty walks at night, be sure to bring your flashlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This place is amazing. This home was very clean, bed comfortable, the hosts even left a note welcoming us. The animals were so cool, the kids really enjoyed it. We're a family of 7 (one in pack and play) and the home was great for us. We only stayed 1 night and we plan to stay again when visiting family in the area. Thank you again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leroy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is perfect
It was the perfect location to meet with our family. It was truly a wonderful experience
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023