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Experience country life at a farm animal sanctuary, perfect for animal lovers!
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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4
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Explore the area
Melrose, FL
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park11 min drive
- Gold Head Branch State Park11 min drive
- Santa Fe Lake19 min drive
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Experience country life at a farm animal sanctuary, perfect for animal lovers!
Property manager
Elaine West
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
The Family Wagon (Sleeps 4)
The Family Wagon (Sleeps 4)
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
10.0 out of 10, (6 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Melrose
Located in Melrose, this apartment is in a rural area and on a lake. Lake Blossom Hiking Trailhead and Royal Manor Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Etoniah Creek State Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Melrose, FL
What's nearby
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 11 min drive
- Gold Head Branch State Park - 11 min drive
- Santa Fe Lake - 19 min drive
- Kingsley Lake - 37 min drive
- University of Florida - 42 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Howlin Wolf - 8 min drive
- Smith Lake Bar & Package Store - 9 min drive
- Madness At Mcgees - 19 min drive
- Shifty's Hideaway - 9 min drive
- Keystone Saloon - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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About the host
Hosted by Elaine West
I have always been an animal lover and advocate. I have operated Rooterville Animal Sanctuary for many years and my greatest joy is sharing Rooterville and our sweet animals with guests like you. I'd like to give you the opportunity to experience farm life and rural living firsthand. It is heaven on earth here in this magnificent property and the animals are such characters. They bring so much joy. It is such a peaceful, serene setting. I would love for you to experience the beauty of it while earning money which will be used to help care for the animals here too! It is such a pleasure meeting nice people from all over the world too, that never gets old.
Why they chose this property
If you love farm life, rural experiences and peace and quiet, this is the place for you! The animals are the icing on the cake for our animal loving guests. This is an amazing place, you'll make memories that you'll cherish here.
This property was a diamond in the rough when we bought it. Overgrown and not cared for, it was a huge undertaking to get it where it is today. Our butterfly garden is spectacular this year! We have a butterfly nursery where we collect the caterpillars and let them grow safely in a habitat. When they emerge as butterflies we turn them loose!
It is peaceful here, you're surrounded by woods and nature yet it is convenient to everything! It is a nice drive to whatever city you'd like to visit, traffic is never an issue, except to Gainesville on occasion. We're easy to find too.
We're rural but close to everything and the drive anywhere is nice. Within an hour of all major cities: Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, St Augustine, Micanopy, High Springs. There is plenty to do, lots of parks and recreational opportunities, you won't be bored here.
What makes this property unique
The animals and your chance to interact with them and watch them go about their daily lives is definitely the best thing we have to offer. They are so cute! Evenings under the stars are amazing too. Nothing like smores over a fire in your fire pit! You'll hear the Barred Owls hooting at night and during the day, wild ducks, Bald Eagles and other cool birds visit our ponds. There is a panther that you can hear on occasion and it feels like your deep in the woods in the back area, but you're close to everything. It's just a peaceful, serene, beautiful place to enjoy.
For our animal lovers, it is the perfect place! You'll get to pet horses, cows, pigs, goats and more! We have a great gift shop on site where you can get a Roo-venir. Stay longer than a few days if you like! Discounts for monthly stays. We are close to everything: Jacksonville, Gainesville, UF, Keystone Heights, High Springs & more!
Don't miss the chance of a lifetime to be our guest at our gorgeous sanctuary!
Languages:
English
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