The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.

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A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A spacious living area with a large brown leather sofa, a kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, and pendant lighting.
A kitchen with a wooden floor, a dining table with chairs, a coffee station, and a sliding barn door.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall. There are multiple windows with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace.
A two-story building with a balcony, wooden stairs, and a covered area with a ladder.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Citra, FL
  • Place, The Orange Shop
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida State Fire College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Citra

Citra is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Springs State Park and Orange Creek Restoration Area, while Ocala Civic Theater and Reilly Arts Center are cultural highlights. The Orange Shop and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP are also worth visiting.
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Citra, FL

What's nearby

  • The Orange Shop - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Florida State Fire College - 13 min drive - 15.4 km
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 14 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Bubba Raceway Park - 14 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 19 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papy's Place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪MJ's Country cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Five Star Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm. on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$2,800, including 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.

How much is parking at The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm. located?

Situated in Citra, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Orange Shop, Orange Creek Restoration Area and Florida State Fire College. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and Bubba Raceway Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pam was so nice and accommodating during our stay at the Observatory while in the area for a family wedding. We wanted a spacious place where we could stay with our adult children who live out of state. The space was perfect. We had a nice kitchen and dining table, where we had a big family dinner. The deck was the perfect relaxing place in the evenings and in the morning, overlooking the horses, alpacas and other farm animals. It was in a gated setting so we always felt safe. It was beautiful and Pam had everything we could have asked for. We will definitely be staying again. Thank you Pam!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were amazing and very responsive both before and after our arrival. We traveled with 6 horses and the accommodations could not have been better. The turnout is lovely, the barn we chose is directly under this rental and the entire unit was perfect for both our horses and ourselves. The rear porch was such a pleasant extension of the living space. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Retreat

This was one of the best stays we’ve ever had. Pam was incredibly accommodating and wonderful. Communication was great and quick too. The property is absolutely beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2024
Thank you, Gerry. It was a pleasure to have your family here during the hurricane. Enjoyed meeting your new little addition! Blessings, Pam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Beautiful and relaxing property. Loved the livestock. Wonderful property owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay!

My husband, daughter and 2 1/2 yo grandson enjoyed staying here! A very large place, clean and Pam greeted us upon arriving to take us up to the apt. to explain a few things. We loved being able to walk around the property to see the horses, donkeys and goats. We would definitely stay here again if coming back to this area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Barn Apartment!

A beautiful apartment on top of a working barn. Beautiful scenic views! Owner was so sweet and accommodating! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

My family and I stayed during Thanksgiving. The property was a perfect size to accommodate the 5 of us. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal. The property is very peaceful and beautiful. We really enjoyed walking the farm and feeding the animals. We hope to return again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2024
Thank you so much. So glad you had a good Thanksgiving experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely kind, responsive and helpful

Hurricane Milton forced us to cancel our stay but the owners were extremely cooperative and helpful. We were so comforted by the immediate and constant communication from the owner during an incredibly stressful time. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2024
Thank you, Don. So glad you made it safely through the storm.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for families

This was our second time staying on Pamala’s property but the first in the Observatory. What a treat! Spacious and open inside with full porches on the front and back. Wonderful kitchen with everything you could possibly need! My grandkids loved going out to pet and feed the many animals, especially when the owners were out to chat with them. Great communication with the host whenever we had any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really Nice Rental w/ a Terrific Host

Truly enjoyed our stay in this brand new rental. All beds, furniture, appliances, etc. were high-quality. Beds, couches, chairs and stools were all extremely comfortable. Completely open floor plan with lots of space and access to a large front and back deck, offering a great opportunity to sit out and enjoy the sunrise, sunset or just watch the many farm animals on the property (horses, goats, donkeys, alpacas and cows). Speaking of farm animals, we were pleasantly surprised to find that there was NO farm odor at all (we were somewhat concerned this might be an issue when we originally booked the rental). My wife's got a pretty sensitive nose, so, if that's you and you're concerned, it shouldn't be an issue. It's a bit of a stair climb to get up to the apartment, but, as long as you don't have any significant health or joint issues, it shouldn't be a problem. We certainly had no trouble with it. Pam was a TERRIFIC host, quickly addressing any issues we ran into (nearly all of which were simply the result of it being a brand new rental that was missing a few odds and ends things that Pam quickly picked up and delivered to us). She's a truly wonderful person who clearly wanted to do all she could to make sure we had a great stay. We took an enjoyable walk around the farm, feeding Frosted Mini-Wheats to the various animals (at Pam's suggestion). All of the animals were very friendly, even the alpacas (and Pam assured us they are not prone to "spitting" as some are). If you want to eat out very much, there's little available for dinner, unless you want to drive about 25 minutes each way. Five Star pizza in Citra was decent & open in the evening, but most other restaurants nearby seemed to only be open for breakfast and lunch. That being said, there were quite a few well reviewed restaurants in Ocala (We ate at Harry's, at Pam's suggestion - the food was excellent). If you've never been, try and make a trip out to the WEC (World Equestrian Center) where they apparently do quite a few horse competitions and such. It's quite impressive & free to attend. There is seating & concessions on-site. If you're into the live oak/spanish moss look, you've got to do some driving around the area (McIntosh is a gorgeous little old town). Also, a walk on the Orange Creek North Tract will be a real treat for you. Location was great: close to Sliver Springs (definitely do some kayaking there), Gainesville, Ocala, etc. Would certainly stay again. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This property was the perfect location for our family vacation. We can’t say enough good things about it. Pam was great at communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Country Home

We chose this property because of it's location. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The hosts were very pleasant and communication was excellent. We definitely will stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Making Memories

Making memories on a family gathering that was long over do. In previous years we were not able to all get together. This year a special couple on their wedding day brought us together. (Missing one person do to a close delivery date) The rental was in an excellent location from the venue to their house. We would have loved to stay longer to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. #beautifulplacebeautifulpeople
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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