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COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY

Animal Lover's Dream! Experience the animals & life at a farm animal sanctuary.
Come back in time to a simpler life. Unplug from the demands of work, relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a private, country stay. If you love animals and nature, a stay at our sanctuary for rescued farm animals is perfect for you! You'll be staying in a unique, comfy, stunningly beautiful, luxuriously appointed REAL covered wagon! Wake up in the country surrounded by the sounds of nature and friendly farm animals. You won't find anything like it!
The covered wagon for 2 is a country escape with beautiful scenery, a pond with a fountain, a stunning butterfly garden and friendly, adorable animals. Enjoy feeding the animals treats, shop in our gift shop, talk turkey with the gobblers, you won't find this much fun in one place anywhere else on the planet! Admission to the sanctuary is included! ($30 per day value for two)
Your beautiful covered wagon will have the finest linens, a premium King Size mattress and handmade furniture. And YES, there is a full bathroom with a shower and even hot water as well as central heat and air and other special touches to make this the experience of a lifetime.
Your spacious wagon is equipped with a mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot and toaster. There's no roughing it here! Beautiful picnic areas with small grills are available for cooking out but if you could be respectful and eat meat at a restaurant, out of respect for our mission, we sure would appreciate it. We offer a grill kit with everything you need to grill up and enjoy your favorites for only $25 per stay. (charcoal & lighter, foil, skewers, grill utensils, compostable plates and cutlery). Firewood is available for a donation of $15 and includes a fast start log.
Enjoy breakfast while taking in the peaceful beauty of the sanctuary. Your wagon overlooks a beautiful pond with ducks. Our curious cows and mini horses might even join you, their pasture is right next door. Maybe you'll get lucky and spot our bald eagles dipping into the pond for their meal.
Our magnificent butterfly garden is teaming with native butterflies, beautiful flowers and and two beehives. It is a sight to behold for the butterfly lovers (in season).
The best part is that ALL proceeds go to charity to help care for the rescued animals who live at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary so you not only get a great stay, you support a great cause! We are conveniently located less than an hour away from Jacksonville's Airport and 30 min from the Gainesville Airport. The location is excellent! We are nearer Keystone Heights than Melrose. Every convenience is within 8-15 miles.
Want to explore? There is a bike trail only 2.5 miles away and plenty of lakes to visit, Goldhead State Park is a hop skip and jump away. We are less than an hour from Jacksonville, High Springs, St Augustine, Ocala and Gainesville if you have business to conduct or want to enjoy attractions in any of those places. Going to a Gator Game? Rooterville Animal Sanctuary is an easy 30 min drive to campus with no traffic on scenic roads. Don't stay in a crowded town when you can enjoy peace, privacy and tranquility at a much more affordable price!
There are plenty of restaurants nearby, too. Whatever your preference, there is a place nearby to get it- Except Burger King, the closest one is in Middleburg, about a 30 min drive. Other than that, all fast food is within a 15 min drive as well as grocery stores.
You have yard darts and badminton games in your deck box at the wagon, bee tic tac toe and we have other board games available, just ask. NO TV in the wagons, WIFI is not guaranteed. Wav-link piggies23 is the login info. Some days, the signal doesn't make it to the wagons but if you sit at the picnic table near the router, you should get a good signal, we are installing a more powerful extender asap.
If you love nature and animals, a stay at Rooterville will be a dream come true.
No smoking or pets are allowed in our wagons. We love animals and we hate it that we cannot let them enjoy your stay too. This is our animal's home and our Anatolian Shepherd guard dogs could maul your pet, please don't bring your babies it into their home. This includes service animals, we don't want to risk a tragedy.
We offer a "Baby Bundle" if you're staying with an infant for only $35 per stay.
You're welcome to bring treats for the animals or buy them in our gift shop. Make sure to pick up a Roovenir too! All of the bedding and some of the furnishings in the wagon is for sale in our gift shop should you fall in love with anything during your stay.
We can't wait to be your host and make your stay AMAZING!
Please note: You are here to relax and enjoy yourself, please don't worry about washing mugs or making the bed. We strip the room and clean/sanitize everything. So don't go through any bother to tidy up, we'll take care of that.

Property manager

Elaine West

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

Property is also known as

4341

About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Melrose

What's nearby

  • Gold Head Branch State Park - 11 min drive
  • Single Vision Inc. - 14 min drive
  • Santa Fe Lake - 19 min drive
  • Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - 29 min drive
  • University of Florida - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howlin Wolf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smith Lake Bar & Package Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Keystone Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shifty's Hideaway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY?

As of Nov 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY on Nov 3, 2024 start from ¥19,614, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY located?

Situated in Melrose, this apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, Gold Head Branch State Park, and Etoniah Creek State Forest. Flamingo Lake and Hart Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

COVERED WAGON ANIMAL EXP. FOR 2 UNIQUE & COMFY Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
heat went out
loved the covered wagon and interactions with all the animals. Unfortunately, we woke up (at 3 a.m.) to a temperature of 51 degrees. Did turn on the heaters in covered wagon however by 6:30 when we notified Elaine the temperature had not gone up. Could not make coffee because had the heaters on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charm M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Like living in a dream!
Wagon was decorated so appropriately! Bed was super comfortable, sheets were soft, towels were very nice quality, toiletries provided, snacks, coffee choices / creamer and water provided! Animals were friendly and beautiful! Biggest cow we've ever seen and alot of happy pigs roaming the property, turkeys, goat, sweet horse and miniature horses and more! We give this property an A+! Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022