Our property, Ardendales, is a beautifully renovated home with the charm of the early 1900's and all the modern conveniences. Situated in historic downtown Brooksville within walking distance of restaurants, tennis courts, shopping and city park, our beautiful one acre property is on a quiet residential brick street. With five bedrooms and four baths and 3800 sf it sleeps 14 comfortably. It has a parlor, library, very large living room with built-in window daybeds, dining room that seats 18, a butler's pantry, a large kitchen, and an extra suite with a separate entrance with microwave and mini-fridge downstairs. Out back is a 6 burner grill on a large terraced deck next to a comfortably furnished screened room. We've added 1/4 mi of walking paths for a quiet walk through the wooded peaceful 1/2 acre behind the house - a great place to do some bird watching or just relax in the screened room tucked away in the middle of the woods. Equipped with all the conveniences of home you can make this your base while taking day trips to enjoy the surrounding Nature Coast sights, the theme parks in central FL, local beaches, Tampa/St Petersburg's entertainment and dining, etc. Great for family reunions or vacations, out-of-town wedding guests, vacation rental, festival weekends.
Property manager
Beat Meyer
Languages
English, German
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Brooksville
Located in Brooksville, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Hernando Heritage Museum and Train Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Weeki Wachee Springs and Brooksville Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Wever Recreation Park and Boyett's Grove. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Brooksville, FL
What's nearby
Train Depot Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Brooksville Country Club - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Withlacoochee State Forest - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
Hernando Oaks Golf and Country Club - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Coney Island Drive Inn - 11 min walk
Checkers - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious Beautiful Comfortable - Florida's Nature Coast! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Beautiful Comfortable - Florida's Nature Coast!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Beautiful Comfortable - Florida's Nature Coast!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Beautiful Comfortable - Florida's Nature Coast! located?
Located in the centre of Brooksville, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hernando Heritage Museum and Train Depot Museum. Bud Mckethan Park is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My group of 8 golfers thoroughly enjoyed our 4-day stay at Ardendales. Beat always made himself available for any assistance and/or questions we had. The house was nicely appointed, clean, and comfortable with a lot of character. We look forward to returning to the property in the future.
We had a great stay in this very large home. It was well suited for my son's dogs which was heavenly to find! We were hoping for clean and expecting not fancy... and we had everything we hoped for and needed.
We rented this home to attend a wedding in the area. It was spacious and clean. The yard was wonderful for our dogs. I would recommend this home to anyone with a family.
We stayed here for a wedding and it fit our group of 11 comfortably. Clean with good communication from the owner. Huge backyard for the kids to play in.
Family Trip 2023: was a trip we had to reschedule from 2022 due to travel issues. We had family from all over coming into Brooksville for this vacation. We had the privilege of renting the whole house and it was just perfect for our family. We mostly enjoyed the historic home and the large gatherings in the main room and dining room. It was perfect for our large family dinners and game nights. I personally enjoyed the early morning walks in the downtown area and the local food and shopping. Our family trip lasted a very short 6 days but we enjoyed every minute and Ardendales was a huge part of that experience. We all look forward to visiting again soon.
This is a lovely old home a couple blocks from the historic Brooksville Town square. Rooms are large with comfortable chairs perfect for reading, having conversation or even napping on the window seats.
We had 10 people in residence, 18 people in the evening for pizza and beer and it never felt crowded.
My extended family declared Ardendales to be the best place we have ever stayed for a family gathering.
This tremendous property was not only stunning but comfortable and clean for our long family weekend. Host greeted us when arrived, walked us through and showed us thermostats keys, etc., and explained he stays discretely on-site on the other side of property. Everything we needed was available, and met or exceeded our expectations. Some room configurations made for difficult placement of our family members (3-person rooms) but was figured out in the end regardless. Host was very thoughtful and left us a kind welcome note and fruit on the counter, and had everything ready for us when needed.
Our family enjoyed gathering in the big kitchen while my sisters prepared the rehearsal dinner. We had game night in the huge living room that can seat 10-14 people! The dining room even has a table big enough for 14. Our group also enjoyed hanging out in the screen porch as well as the backyard. Too many special touches to hoist to make our stay so special ☺️
Beat was an amazing host. The property was so welcoming. There was so much space and the property was well stocked. This was one of my favorite Vrbo experiences. The location was right downtime. There were lots of places to check out within walking distance. We would come back and stay there again.
This is a great place for a family vacation stay. Huge vintage house with plenty of rooms and great character. Beat, the property manager was there available for service at all times. A great stay
Great communication with host from start to finish. Lovely and charming home! More than enough room for five men for golf trip to close by Southern Hills. Would stay again for sure.
Ardendales is a beautifully restored home in a quaint neighborhood. Our host was gracious and available. We wish we could have stayed longer and enjoyed the surroundings.
From the actual rental process to our arrival everything was perfect!
Ardendales has so much charm & was well equiped to accomadate our family 4th of July gathering! For us all it was the Perfect Place!!!
A wonderful home! This home has all your needs. If you need one room or all the house you will need for nothing. We brought family and friends to gather for my sons wedding it was perfect. Beat, the owner was nothing but kind. I highly recommend staying here.
Awesome time in a beautiful house in a wonderful pat of Florida.
My family and I (10 people) had the best time at this location. We were all able to be under one roof which is great due to coming to the area for a funeral service at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Beat was the best host ever. Thank you Beat!!
The house was amazing. Plenty of room. It was very clean. Close to the venue where our daughter got married. It’s was perfect. The owner had treats for us when we arrived and flowers on the table. Great accommodations for a large family
We rented this house for a bridal party. The house was beautiful, everything was perfect. The beds slept wonderfully, we enjoyed exploring the house. Out host was very accommodating to special needs and left us treats that we thoroughly enjoyed. I will be highly recommending this place to everyone.
My family came from around the country to attend my daughter’s wedding. I was looking for a property that would accommodate all 12 of us. We wanted family and friend time. This property was perfect! Not only was the house conducive to bedroom/bathroom needs, but the kitchen, dining room and living room areas made entertaining and visiting easy and timeless. The property is clean and well maintained. The grounds are well kept and the area it beautiful. I highly recommend it.
The house was beautiful and clean! We loved the common spaces to spend time together as a family.
Mary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Chad G., Sarasota
1 Apr 2019
Perfect spot in Brooksville
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at this house. The place was huge, plenty of room for everyone and while it's an old Florida house, it was immaculate. Very well kept and clean. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in town.