8/10 Good
Verified traveller
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Private Place to Stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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Quiet Country Getaway in Horse County Close to Ocala/Gainesville, Pet Friendly!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Williston, FL
- Epperson Park5 min drive
- Devil's Den13 min drive
- Two Tails Ranch14 min drive
- Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Living Room 1
2 Single Futons
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Middle Bedroom
2 Single Beds
North Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quiet Country Getaway in Horse County Close to Ocala/Gainesville, Pet Friendly!
Little Ridge Ranch is located on a quiet country road lined with majestic Oak trees in the Marion County Farmland Preservation Area close to nearby natural springs and rivers. You will enjoy a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, a getaway for nature lovers, families and groups looking for a quiet escape. Be sure to check our reviews, we are a VRBO Premier Host and more than 25% of our stays are repeat guests!
Our guests also enjoy visiting the nearby Rainbow River for kayaking and tubing as well as Devil’s Den and Blue Grotto for snorkeling and SCUBA. Maybe you would like to see/and or ride Elephants? Two Tails Ranch is an elephant rescue that has elephants and many other animals and is just a few minutes away.
We have 2 homes (some call them luxury cabins) on opposite sides of our 10 acres. As you enter the front gate and drive up the winding path through the pine trees you will find West House on the right. It has a large screened front porch with its own dining table and gas grill. The porch is cooled by decorator wall fans for comfort on even the warmest days while enjoying the view.
The fully equipped kitchen has all wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. There are ceiling fans throughout the home. There is a built in Washer/Dryer and utility sink. The dining table seats 8 and the living room has a large screen TV with Sling TV and any streaming services you want to use.
Enjoy the firepit with Adirondack Chairs for stargazing and the pool with composite deck and chairs which is great for cooling off on a hot afternoon or enjoying a cocktail at the end of the day.
In addition to the pool and exploring the property, we provide balls, board games and frisbees. There is also a Foosball table, horseshoe pit and hook and ring game. Kids as well as Adults will enjoy our donkeys, sheep, and chickens as well as our neighbors’ cattle and goats. Please feel free to walk and explore the property (just be sure to close the gates when entering and leaving the pastures or paddocks).
Our guests also enjoy visiting the nearby Rainbow River for kayaking and tubing as well as Devil’s Den and Blue Grotto for snorkeling and SCUBA. Maybe you would like to see/and or ride Elephants? Two Tails Ranch is an elephant rescue that has elephants and many other animals and is just a few minutes away.
We have 2 homes (some call them luxury cabins) on opposite sides of our 10 acres. As you enter the front gate and drive up the winding path through the pine trees you will find West House on the right. It has a large screened front porch with its own dining table and gas grill. The porch is cooled by decorator wall fans for comfort on even the warmest days while enjoying the view.
The fully equipped kitchen has all wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. There are ceiling fans throughout the home. There is a built in Washer/Dryer and utility sink. The dining table seats 8 and the living room has a large screen TV with Sling TV and any streaming services you want to use.
Enjoy the firepit with Adirondack Chairs for stargazing and the pool with composite deck and chairs which is great for cooling off on a hot afternoon or enjoying a cocktail at the end of the day.
In addition to the pool and exploring the property, we provide balls, board games and frisbees. There is also a Foosball table, horseshoe pit and hook and ring game. Kids as well as Adults will enjoy our donkeys, sheep, and chickens as well as our neighbors’ cattle and goats. Please feel free to walk and explore the property (just be sure to close the gates when entering and leaving the pastures or paddocks).
Property manager
Patty and Dennis Shannon
Premier Host
Languages
English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Williston
Located in Williston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Historic Haile Homestead and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Petting Zoo Ocala and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider The Orange Shop, or check out an event or a game at HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkelling.
Williston, FL
What's nearby
- Epperson Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
- O'Neill BOPODO Conservation Easement - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Devil's Den - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
- Two Tails Ranch - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
- World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 23 min drive - 30.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 7 min drive
- Archie’s Wood Fire Pizza - 7 min drive
- BubbaQue's - 6 min drive
- Subway - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Edward W.
7 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay quiet in the country and close to the Horse activities
Edward W.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Helen W.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house in a farm setting.
Helen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meyer F.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing holiday
Meyer F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite place to stay in Williston
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue R.
4 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing country stay
Sue R.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
5 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey V.
5 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rental
Kelsey V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refreshing Retreat
Karen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nelson R.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUTSTANDING
Nelson R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elaine A.
20 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful farmhouse
Elaine A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rod B.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great country getaway
Rod B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike B.
19 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diving in Williston
Mike B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan A.
22 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House!
Susan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dana C.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diving Central
Dana C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Getaway
Karen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
25 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful farm location
Susan M.
Stayed 57 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
adrienne e.
25 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
adrienne e.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
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24 Feb 2020
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About the host
Hosted by Patty and Dennis Shannon
We are Patty and Dennis. We are transplants from Fort Lauderdale and we purchased Little Ridge Ranch in January of 2019, totally renovated the entire property, and hosted our first guest in August of that year. We live in Ocala and we are happy to share any information about the local area, attractions, restaurants, etc. with our guests. We are accessible by phone, text of through the VRBO portal anytime. We really enjoy hosting, proud to be Premier Partners with VRBO and also Superhosts on other platform and we have had many happy guests since 2019.
Why they chose this property
There is a lot to do in North Central Florida, Kayaking Rainbow River, Snorkeling at Devil’s Den, Scuba Diving at Blue Grotto, tubing the many springs and rivers, Zip line at The Canyons, Horseback riding, etc. The University of Florida at Gainesville. The major cities of Gainesville and Ocala are close as are the World Equestrian Center, HITS, and much more. (When they say that Marion County is The Horse Capital of the World, they aren’t kidding, most people have no idea how true that is). We have created a custom interactive Google Map with many of the nearby attractions pinpointed so you can click on them for the website, descriptions and contact info. Just ask us and we will be glad to provide.
What makes this property unique
Our guests come from all over and one of the things they say when visiting North Central Florida for the first time is something along the lines of “It’s a whole different world here” and they never knew existed.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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