Beautiful 2-Story Log Cabin Home
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Hello, my name is David Swart and I want to thank you for taking the time to review my site. I'm extending a personal invitation to visit Okeechobee County, Florida and the surrounding area.
Enjoy this beautiful 2-story log cabin home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with an upper and lower walkway to a 5-stall horse barn. Full kitchen amenities with stainless steel appliances, hi-speed internet, dish network satellite TV, and a tremendous balcony view of the night sky from the upstairs loft bedroom. Also available on the property is horse boarding or pasture boarding. From equestrian to hunting or just some r&r, this private property is available by the week, month or year.
This home is located just minutes from the fabulous new Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. The park offers a wide assortment of things to do for people of every age with any interest. There are unlimited outdoor activities. You can see an abundance of wildlife right from the comfort of your own vehicle, you can enjoy hiking or biking Florida's original Cracker Trails, take guided swamp buggy rides, or enjoy unbelievable bird watching, etc.
There is no other place on earth to see the most amazing combination of plants and animals. While hiking in the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park on the Original Cracker Trail, you might startle a white-tailed deer feeding on the tender grass, come across a flock of wild turkeys, scan the skies and see a Crested Cara-Cara or Bald Eagle soaring overhead, or listen carefully and you may hear the endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrows singing in their natural prairie habitat. Wildflowers dot the countryside including Yellow Bachelors Buttons, Pipe Wort, Blazing Star, Meadow Beauty and the delicate Alligator Lily. Enjoy the prairie by looking into it 'not at it'.
Riding the trails at the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park on horseback is one of the best ways to see the real Florida. Horseback riders are apt to see an abundance of wildlife. The trails take you through cool shady hammocks or the open plains. You can bring your own horses or we can have them delivered to our property or the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park for your convenience. (pricing upon request)
It doesn't matter if you're a novice or an experienced trail rider, there is a fun adventure waiting for you to experience. You can stay on the main trails or you can head on the smaller trails and off into the untouched tundra. You will see an amazing array of wildlife. It is unbelievable!
Enjoy the original Florida Cracker Trail and all the breathtaking scenery! Have a picnic on the same historic trail that the United States Calvary built as they forged and battled the Seminole Indians south-ward securing local Fort Basinger and Okeechobee County. Lunches can also be provided upon request.
Enjoy your ride.
Perfect activities for all outdoor adventurers and nature lovers.
Keywords: 2-story log cabin home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5-stall horse barn. Full kitchen amenities. hi-speed internet, dish network satellite TV.
Property Type
- Chateau / Country House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Alternative Lifestyle
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 2-12
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Loft
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
- Air Conditioning
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Stereo
- VCR
- DVD Player
- CD Player
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Water View
- Waterfront
Activities
- Live Theater
- Medical Services
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Golf
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Deepsea Fishing
- Equestrian Events
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hunting Big Game
- Hunting Small Game
- Pier Fishing
- Roller Blading
- Massage Therapist
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Surf Fishing
- Water Tubing
- Cycling
- Basketball Court
- Jet Skiing
- Water Skiing
- Hunting
- Tennis
- Surfing
- Wind-Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Botanical Garden
- Churches
- Library
- Playground
- Recreation Center
- Water Parks
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Zoo
- Cinemas
- Theme Parks
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Gambling Casinos
- Outlet Shopping
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Shuffleboard
- Horseshoes
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Horseback Riding
- Antiquing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Paddle Boating
- Boating
- Racquetball
Other Activities
Reviews
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Great Times
Great Times
- Guest Jobe
- Date of stay 04/20/12
- Review Submitted 05/24/12
I traveled to the prairie with my wife of 35 years and 4 kids, we had no expectations since it was our first visit but WOWEEE! The views were great, our evening horsback rides were luscious. Our Butch Jr found a great walking trail, and we hiked all about the area, we saw really keen wildlife, a softened turtle, a wild wildcat and family of turkeys on parade. Young Toby Joe spent a day ahunting, and he got him abig old hog! But the best part of the trip was just relaxing in the hammock with my coon dog Coot by my side, and the misses. I will be back, and for a longer stay next time... What a great way to relax on my vacation!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.
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Best Around....
Best Around....
- Guest CP
- Date of stay 12/21/11
- Review Submitted 01/25/12
Place was Great : Great Cabin, Beautiful setting & great atmosphere to cook a steak/relax after a day of activity !Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Thank you. We look forward to seeing you again.
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- Guest David
- Date of stay 02/12/11
- Review Submitted 02/24/11
Amazing Place! It was amazing how far and wide the view was from your tower, we got up in it just in time to watch the hole sky turn red and purple during the sunset from tower. The drive in the State park and all the deer we saw from our vehicle was awesome. The Dinning in town was really delicious ,we found this Fantastic Sea food restaurant called Lightsey's, on the North west side of Lake Okeechobee and they had all kinds of sea food along with some interesting local dishes, Cooter, Pumpkin bread and I didn’t know Frog legs taste like Chicken Breast. The country meals your hostess Miss Kim cooked on your 900 brick Oak log fire pit at your Property was delicious . I never realized just how much I missed horse riding, we will be back again real soon . I ate the Boar hog we shot with my cousins this Thanks giving and everyone commented on how fresh the meat was, thanks again for the Hunting tips you showed me. I saw 12 turkeys and 7 deer and three giant Gators sitting along the bank of the Lily pad water hole you told us about, My boys and myself really had fun while riding our mountain bikes up the original Cracker trail in the Kissimmee Preserve. I had a great picnic with my niece and nephews in the Kissimmee Preserve park, we did the 4 hour swamp buggy tour and filmed a huge Bobcat and saw some Deer’s and a pack of wild Hogs ran out from some bushes ,the kids spotted them they had a lot of fun it was exciting, a bit bumpy but fun thanks for everything.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Derek
- Date of stay 01/15/11
- Review Submitted 02/24/11
Absolutely loved it....had a great time with my family and friends.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Jill Polito
- Date of stay 01/08/11
- Review Submitted 02/24/11
"Exceeded our expectations" "We had such a great time and your place exceeded our expecatations. We enjoyed everything from the rustic feel to David's passion for the place. It is infectious! The cabin was very cozy, very romantic and the fire pit as well. The shooting range, cable slide, and trampoline were all great fun. We are looking forward to our next visit."Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Exceeded our expectations
Exceeded our expectations
- Guest Joe
- Date of stay 01/08/11
- Review Submitted 01/09/11
We had such a great time and your place exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed everything from the rustic feel to David's passion for the place. It is infectious! The cabin was very cozy, very romantic and the fire pit as well. The shooting range, zip line, and tramopline were all great fun. We are looking forward to our next visit.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
Owner response: We are looking forward to seeing you guys again.
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awesome
awesome
- Guest Kim
- Date of stay 11/26/10
- Review Submitted 12/07/10
This was the best weekend that I've had in quite a while. Sitting on the porch drinking my coffee watching the the flock of wild turkeys that came onto the property at sunrise was totally awesome. I've never seen some many at one time. Then taking a walk at the Kissimmee Park and seeing all the gators out sunning themselves on the bank and the deers out grazing was terrific. Wow what more can a person ask for in one weekend. Thanks for a great weekend. I'll be back soon. (I hope.)Recommended for: Pet owners, families with young children, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Thank you. We look forward to seeing you again.
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exselence
exselence
- Guest ryan
- Date of stay 08/06/10
- Review Submitted 08/13/10
This is a wonderful get away . I'v never exsperenced anything like this befor in my life. It's a great way to retreat from the boring city life.I'v made many memories at the Florida Praire and have had great bonding time with my family.I would recremend this to anybody.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Thank you. When are you coming back? Hopefully we will see you real soon with all of your friends.
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Great place!
Great place!
- Guest gordo1212
- Date of stay 04/09/10
- Review Submitted 07/27/10
Was a really fun weekend with my friends! The cabins were comfortable and air conditioned. My favorite part about the camp was probably all of the nice trails that we took on our 4-wheelers where I saw lots of animals and nice views. I would highly recommend staying here.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, people with disabilities.
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the magnificent tree stand
Guest comment entered by ownerthe magnificent tree stand
- Guest thomas
- Date of stay 06/08/10
- Review Submitted 07/27/10
It was great with all he bonding time I did with my dad. I shot hundreds of squirrels, raccoons, . It was so cool seeing all of the wild pigs and deer eating the feeder.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$200 | |||||
Additional information about rental rates
Season Pricing: Nov. - April
1 weekend $600
1 week $1500
2 week $2500
1 month $3500
Off Season Pricing: May - October
1 weekend $400
1 week $1000
2 week $1600
1 month $2500
Cleaning Fee:
1 BR $75 2 BR $100 3 BR $125
Security Deposit Required
Fees:
- Property Damage Protection: $49
- Taxes Not included
Cancellation policy:
You can cancel, but you will not receive a refund.
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- Nearest Airport: West Palm Beach at 50 Miles
- Nearest Ferry: Okeechobee at 15 Miles
- Nearest Train: Okeechobee at 15 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: US98 / US441 at 10 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Fort Pierce at 45 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Okeechobee at 10 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Lake Estates at 10 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Downtown Okeechobee at 10 Miles
Owner info
Contact us
- Primary: + 954-868-2580 (Florida, USA)
- Secondary: + 954-775-9988
Photos
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south side view of the walkway
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screened in patio area
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Living room area
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downstairs bedroom #2
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looking up to the loft bedroom from kitchen
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view from the pasture looking at the walkway and stables
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Beautiful 2 story log cabin home available for rent: 3 bdrm, 2 bath
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Full Kitchen with dining room
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downstairs bedroom #1
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upstairs loft bedroom with full bathroom and french doors to balcony walkway
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full bathroom downstairs
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