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

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Citra, FL
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • I-75 Super Flea Market
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd

1 Queen Bed

3rd

1 Double Bed

4th

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

"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.

Property manager

Pamala VandeStreek
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
MUST BE UNDER SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
$15.00 PER PET PER DAY, NO pitbull, rotti or dobie
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING!
A Gas grill is provided. Please burn off the grease before you leave. If our cleaning lady has to do it, $50.00 will be deducted from your deposit.
A firepit is provided. Renter assumes all liability for use. Renter responsible for firewood, can scavenge it on the farm.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Citra

Located in Citra, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ocala Civic Theater and Reilly Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Orange Shop and The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park. Wild Waters Theme Park and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP are also worth visiting.
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Citra, FL

What's nearby

  • Bubba Raceway Park - 13 min drive - 15.9 km
  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 15 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 20 min drive - 24.6 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, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is "COWBOY COTTAGE" 4-bedroom Home on Gated Horse Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "COWBOY COTTAGE" 4-bedroom Home on Gated Horse Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "COWBOY COTTAGE" 4-bedroom Home on Gated Horse Farm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "COWBOY COTTAGE" 4-bedroom Home on Gated Horse Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home 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. 64 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

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

Victoria P.

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

Great Escape

Wonderful farm friendly Fun
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

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

Pam L.

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

Serenity

We picked "Cowboy Cottage" in Citra because the location was right in between our two daughters and their families whom we were visiting. What a beautiful and serene farm setting with large trees and lots of friendly animals. The host, Pam, was exceptional particularly since we had to reschedule the dates of our original stay due to hurricane activity impacting central Florida. The cottage was clean, nicely decorated, well-stocked and spacious. Beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Jessica K.

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

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

Laura W.

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

Special Place

We rented this property while visiting family in Ocala and it couldn’t have been more perfect. We felt safe and welcomed the entire time. The kids loved feeding and visiting with all of the animals!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

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

Christina S.

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

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

Barbara W.

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

Comfortable

Like it enough to keep coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Super clean, comfortable place on beautiful horse ranch

My family had such a great time at this property, I had to drag them away to visit the nearby springs and hiking trails. My daughter loved helping feed the horses, goats, donkeys, rabbits and cows. I found it very relaxing and peaceful to just walk the almost 60 acres watching the animals. We definitely plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sundai L.

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

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

Chuck S.

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

March 2020

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Florida at this property. Pam and family make you feel welcome and take care of any requests you have. The house is on a beautiful acreage and you are surrounded by a variety of animals. It’s peaceful and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

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

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

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

Elaine J., Pinckneyville, IL

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

Relaxing

Very nice, clean, quiet, & relaxing getaway!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to relax

Very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Everything as expected
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Pamala VandeStreek

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