1 Bedrooms,
1 Bathrooms,
Sleeps 4
House
(1200 sq. ft.)
in Ochopee, FL
13.1 miles from Deep Lake
Newly remodeled home nestled on a quiet, peaceful nature preserve, located in the Big Cypress Preserve, on the Florida Panther Corridor, in the heart of Everglades National Park which encompasses over 700,000 acres. It's also located on the Florida Great Birding Trail! Join the few naturalists to experience pristine Florida at it's best. A large variety of flora and fauna in different sections of the park.
Literally step outside the home to hike and photograph in every direction!! You can hike through the grasses or hike on the old swamp buggy trails. The trails are rugged and used by the native critters in the area.
The property is a very spiritual place encouraging meditation.
The hard packed limestone rock road is great for biking. No threat of fast moving cars, just the wind in the trees. The area is very quiet and serene as the birds and critters move about. Kayaking, canoeing, paddle board, airboats and swamp buggy tours close by, within a few miles. The Turner River Road boat launch is very near. You may also be lucky enough to spot a panther from there.
Full screened in porches surround the house, a wonderful breeze generally rolls through the house with all the doors open or put on the central air or heat. Pond on the property generally full of resident wildlife: alligator, wading birds, turtles, deer, bobcat, panther, butterflies, wild turkey, bears and more. Spend days wilderness hiking, birding, photography, biking from the house. Exploring the Everglades is an endless journey with few humans in your path. You can also experience the area with world famous photographer, Clyde Butcher. He offers small tour groups. The park rangers also provide walks, maps, advice, etc.. Everglades City is the closest town, 11 miles away, famous for it's local crabs, fishing, nature guides and air boat tours. It is still a quaint village offering shopping for groceries, restaurants and excellent tour guides. Chokoloskee cemeteries and the Ted Smallwood Store are also worth a visit as well as the Ten Thousand Islands and Marco Island. These islands are salt water fishing destination: snook, grouper, tarpon, red fish and drum are generally caught.
This home is perfect for nature enthusiasts, artists, authors,etc...The tranquility will be stimulating. Transportation from either Naples Florida or Ft Lauderdale can be arranged, as well as stocking the refrigerator and other necessities.
Sleeping: It is a one bedroom with a brand new king size bed with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, and comforter. There is also a comfortable futon in the living room, a full size sofa, and a roll away cot. Everything is comfortable, new, clean and fresh.
Amenities: It has a very well stocked kitchen of electronics and utensils: range, refrigerator with ice maker, separate deep freeze, microwave,rice cooker, electric tea kettle, electric coffee maker, french press, waffle maker, blender, toaster oven, and filtered well water.
Outside grill, 2 adult bicycles, clothing washer, stereo, satellite TV, internet, Samsung Galaxy 5 cell phone to use while visiting (signal 90%), dvds, pool table, telescope, binoculars, cards, dartboard, ice cooler, backpack, benches around pond.
The owner has another small home on the property, a distance away from the main house. It is not likely you will see her but may be available if necessary.
Also, *note we had a sun mar composting toilet that some guests found a bit difficult to use. It has been removed and in it's place is a new flushing toilet that everyone will find quite easy to use.