Location: Everglades City, Florida South West, Florida, USA (On Us 41 (Tamiami Trail), 23 Miles East of Everglades City)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
The Swamp Cottage is nestled on 13 peaceful and beautiful lush subtropical acres surrounded by a million acres of wilderness. Located behind Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, the cottage is spacious and beautifully decorated with an enclosed sun porch overlooking a large pond frequently visited by the local wildlife. It’s the perfect paradise for nature lovers, those who need a respite from the hectic rush of their daily life or for those who wish to see and experience the stunning beauty and amazing adventures this area has to offer.
Surrounding the Swamp Cottage, the Florida Everglades, Big Cypress National Preserve, Shark Valley and Ten Thousand Islands are just some of the wild and wonderful ecosystems that provide plenty of sightseeing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, airboat and swamp buggy tours. Observe alligators, herons, bald eagles, spoonbills, white-tailed deer, bobcats and the endangered Florida panther. You will also see exotic plant life such as wild orchids, bromeliads and cypress, to name just a few, that grow abundantly here.
Close by, in Everglades City, you can eat at one of the many excellent seafood restaurants, take boat tours through the Mangrove Tunnels and the Ten Thousand Islands, rent kayaks, canoes or chartered airboat rides or visit the historic Chokoloskee Island.
Naples, about an hour away, offers plenty of shopping, from small boutiques and shops to the large chain and department stores plus fine and casual dining with many flavorful culinary experiences.
Miami with all it’s wonders and beaches is also just an hour away. Experience the nighttime entertainment, live music, art deco buildings, sports, arts, exquisite cuisine and shopping.
About two hours away are the Florida Keys. Enjoy world class fishing and diving and the only living Coral Reef in the Continental United States. There are many beautiful parks and sanctuaries and plenty of places to shop for island wear and crafts.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Swamp Walks, Photo Safaris
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$300/night (Up to 4 Persons)(2 Min Nights) .. $1750/week (7 Nights)(4 Persons)
Max 8 people/ $25 extra per person per night.
Swamp Adventure Package: 3 nights, up to 6 people, 1/2 day Swamp
Walk with Guide, Campfire and S'mores and Welcome Package from Clyde...$1500
5 night package: $1000 (up to 4 people)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Swamp Cottage surrounded by the lush subtropical wilderness - Cottage in Everglades City, Florida with Sun Porch overlooking Pond, surrounded by Big Cypress National Preserve
- Clyde Butcher relaxing in the Cottage Sunroom - Cottage in Everglades City, Florida with Sun Porch overlooking Pond, surrounded by Big Cypress National Preserve
- View from the Cottage Sunroom - Cottage in Everglades City, Florida with Sun Porch overlooking Pond, surrounded by Big Cypress National Preserve
- Cottage Kitchen
- Cottage Living Room
- Aerial View of Big Cypress Gallery and Swamp Cottage
- Owners Clyde and Niki Butcher
- Your EcoPhoto Safari Guide Rick Cruz
- Folks enjoying a fun and refreshing Swamp Walk
- Tree Top view of a Swamp Walk
- Strolling through the pristine waters of the swamp
- Swamp Walking with the kids
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #263558
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