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Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you!

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Miscellaneous
Golf
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
The current price is €239
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you!

Luxury Covered Wagon Animal Experience #2 at a Sanctuary for Farm Animals You can Interact With!
We welcome you back in time to a simpler life here at our beautiful, peaceful farm animal sanctuary where you can unplug from the demands of work and daily life. Relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a private, country stay. If you love animals and nature, a stay at our sanctuary for rescued farm animals is perfect for you!
You'll be staying in a unique, comfy, stunningly beautiful, luxuriously appointed REAL covered wagon! Wake up in the country surrounded by the sounds of nature and friendly farm animals. You won't find anything like it anywhere else.
The covered wagons are a country escape with beautiful scenery, a pond with a fountain, a stunning butterfly garden (in season) and friendly, adorable animals. Enjoy feeding the animals treats, shop in our gift shop, talk turkey with the gobblers, you won't find this much fun in one place anywhere else on the planet! Admission to the sanctuary is included! ($40 per day value)
Your beautiful covered wagon will have the finest linens, a premium king-size bed, cute electric fireplace, a table and chairs, small fridge, small microwave, toaster and keurig coffee pot with complimentary coffee/tea service and mugs. The furniture is all handmade. And YES, there is a full bathroom with a shower and even hot water as well as central heat and air and other special touches to make this the experience of a lifetime.
For the best possible experience, we recommend booking a cow cuddle with all of our cows or our sweet Highland cow, Jett or the new baby cows, Penny & Phoebe! You can book on our website at rooterville dot org. You'll have plenty of opportunity to interact with our happy animals.
There's no roughing it here! Beautiful picnic areas with small grills are available for cooking out but if you could be respectful and eat meat at a restaurant, out of respect for our mission, we sure would appreciate it. We offer a grill kit with everything you need to grill up and enjoy your favorites for only $35 per stay. (charcoal & lighter, foil, skewers, grill utensils, compostable plates and cutlery). Firewood is available for your firepit for a donation of $15 and includes a fast start log.
Enjoy breakfast while taking in the peaceful beauty of the sanctuary. Your wagon overlooks a beautiful pond. Our curious cows and mini horses might even join you, their pasture is right next door. Maybe you'll get lucky and spot our bald eagles dipping into the pond for their meal.
Our magnificent butterfly garden is teaming with native butterflies, beautiful flowers and and a beehive. It is a sight to behold for butterfly lovers (in season).
The best part is that ALL proceeds go to charity to help care for the rescued animals who live at Rooterville Animal Sanctuary so you not only get a great stay, you support a great cause! We are conveniently located less than an hour away from Jacksonville's Airport and 30 min from the Gainesville Airport. The location is excellent! We are nearer Keystone Heights than Melrose. Every convenience is within 8-15 miles.
Want to explore? There is a bike trail only 2.5 miles away and plenty of lakes to visit, Goldhead State Park is a hop skip and jump away. We are less than an hour from Jacksonville, High Springs, St Augustine, Ocala and Gainesville if you have business to conduct or want to enjoy attractions in any of those places. Going to a Gator Game? Rooterville Animal Sanctuary is an easy 30 min drive to campus with no traffic on scenic roads. Don't stay in a crowded town when you can enjoy peace, privacy and tranquility at a much more affordable price!
There are plenty of restaurants nearby, too. Whatever your preference, there is a place nearby to get it- Except Burger King, the closest one is in Middleburg, about a 30 min drive. Other than that, all fast food is within a 15 min drive as well as grocery stores.
You have yard darts and badminton games in your deck box at the wagon, bee tic tac toe and we have other board games available, just ask. There is NO TV in the wagons, WIFI is not guaranteed. Wav-link piggies2023 is the login info. Sometimes, storms take out our range extender.
If you love nature and animals, a stay at Rooterville will be a dream come true.
No smoking or pets are allowed in our wagons. We love animals and we hate it that we cannot let them enjoy your stay too. This is our animal's home and our Anatolian Shepherd guard dogs could maul your pet, please don't bring your babies into their home. This includes service animals, we don't want to risk a tragedy.
You're welcome to bring treats for the animals or buy them in our gift shop. Make sure to pick up a Roovenir too!
All of the bedding and some of the furnishings in the wagons are for sale in our gift shop should you fall in love with anything during your stay.
Please note: You are here to relax and enjoy yourself, please don't worry about washing mugs or making the bed. We strip the room and clean/sanitize everything. So don't go through any bother to tidy up, we'll take care of that.
We can't wait to be your host and make your stay AMAZING!

Property manager

Elaine West

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Farming classes
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

4723

About the area

Map
Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 11 min drive
  • Gold Head Branch State Park - 11 min drive
  • Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - 29 min drive
  • University of Florida - 42 min drive
  • Gainesville Raceway - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howlin Wolf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smith Lake Bar & Package Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Keystone Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shifty's Hideaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you!?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you! on 17 Feb 2025 start from €239.36, 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.

What time is check-in at Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, Gold Head Branch State Park and Flamingo Lake. Hart Lake and Lovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Couple's Wagon #2 Animal Experience-Wake up to piggies waiting for you! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KAREN K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved this experience! It was very unique and the animals were fantastic. Plenty of room in wagon. My kids enjoyed the animals and the play area. Great communication with staff on property. We ate at Brooklyn Brother which was ok and Cedar River which was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A real covered wagon. Loved the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique
What a unique, fun and relaxing weekend. Accommodations and animals were both quite an experience. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little gem
Loved our wagon stay and the animals. Elaine was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again. Such a cool location and the wagons are beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything! Elaine was so nice. She shared so much information and history of the place. The animals were so friendly and nice to pet and play with. My wife loved this place and it was part of her birthday celebration. We will definitely come back in a year to enjoy another fun filled weekend. The wagons were so cool. So clean and just so quaint. Perfection! Glamming at it’s best!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Javier S., Miami, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable experience.
Our family spent 2 nights at the wagons in Rooterville. No detail was spared for the accommodations. The wagons are decorated beautifully and feature luxurious sheets, towels and toiletries. This is a one of kind experience where you have a beautiful pond to sit by an enjoy your coffee, and later spend time with the rescue animals that call this place home. We will be definitely be returning to soon. Rooterville is a gem, make your over for a memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica H., Orange Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable adventure!
We had an amazing time staying in the conastoga wagon on this beautiful property! The property owner couldn't have been nicer, showing us around and letting us interact with all the animals. The wagon was clean, air conditioned and stocked with a fridge, microwave, coffee maker and lots of water. We had everything we needed and had an amazing time! We'll definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022