Quiet Country Getaway in Horse County Close to Ocala/Gainesville, Pet Friendly!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Williston, FL

Epperson Park5 min drive
Devil's Den13 min drive
Two Tails Ranch14 min drive
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Middle Bedroom

2 Single Beds

North Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Little Ridge Ranch is located on a quiet country road lined with majestic Oak trees in the Marion County Farmland Preservation Area close to nearby natural springs and rivers, the World Equestrian Center and HITS. You will enjoy a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, a getaway for nature lovers, families and groups looking for a quiet escape. Be sure to check our reviews, we are a VRBO Premier Host and more than 25% of our stays are repeat guests!
Our guests also enjoy visiting the nearby Rainbow River for kayaking and tubing as well as Devil’s Den and Blue Grotto for snorkeling and SCUBA. Maybe you would like to see/and or ride Elephants? Two Tails Ranch is an elephant rescue that has elephants and many other animals and is just a few minutes away.
We have 2 homes (some call them luxury cabins) on opposite sides of our 10 acres. As you enter the front gate and drive up the winding path through the pine trees you will find East House on the left. It has a huge screened front porch with its own dining table and gas grill. The porch is cooled by decorator ceiling fans for comfort on even the warmest days while enjoying the view.
The fully equipped kitchen has all wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. There are ceiling fans throughout the home. There is a separate laundry room with Washer/Dryer and utility sink. The dining table seats 8 and the living room has a large screen TV with Sling TV and any streaming services you want to use. There is also a skylight in the living room that you have to see to believe.
Enjoy the firepit with Adirondack Chairs for stargazing and the pool with composite deck and chairs which is great for cooling off on a hot afternoon or enjoying a cocktail at the end of the day.
In addition to the pool and exploring the property, we provide balls, board games and frisbees. There is also a Foosball table, horseshoe pit and hook and ring game. Kids as well as Adults will enjoy our donkeys, sheep, and chickens as well as our neighbors’ cattle and goats. Please feel free to walk and explore the property (just be sure to close the gates when entering and leaving the pastures or paddocks).

Property manager

Patty and Dennis Shannon

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Living/TV Room with Samsung large screent TV and oversize sofa

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Williston

Located in Williston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Micanopy Historical Society Museum and Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Petting Zoo Ocala and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider The Orange Shop, or check out an event or a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Williston, FL

What's nearby

Epperson Park - 5 min drive
Devil's Den - 13 min drive
Two Tails Ranch - 14 min drive
World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 23 min drive
University of Florida - 27 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Archie’s Wood Fire Pizza - 7 min drive
Melanie's Restaurant - 6 min drive
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 7 min drive
Junction - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet Country Getaway in Horse County Close to Ocala/Gainesville, Pet Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Quiet Country Getaway in Horse County Close to Ocala/Gainesville, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Quiet Country Getaway in Horse County Close to Ocala/Gainesville, Pet Friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Country Getaway in Horse County Close to Ocala/Gainesville, Pet Friendly! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Country Getaway in Horse County Close to Ocala/Gainesville, Pet Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Williston holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Epperson Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Devil's Den and HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. Petting Zoo Ocala and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Patty and Dennis Shannon

We are Patty and Dennis. We are transplants from Fort Lauderdale and we purchased Little Ridge Ranch in January of 2019, totally renovated the entire property, and hosted our first guest in August of that year. We live in Ocala and we are happy to share any information about the local area, attractions, restaurants, etc. with our guests. We are accessible by phone, text of through the VRBO portal anytime. We really enjoy hosting, proud to be Premier Partners with VRBO and also Superhosts on other platform and we have had many happy guests since 2019.

Why they chose this property

There is a lot to do in North Central Florida, Kayaking Rainbow River, Snorkeling at Devil’s Den, Scuba Diving at Blue Grotto, tubing the many springs and rivers, Zip line at The Canyons, Horseback riding, etc. The University of Florida at Gainesville. The major cities of Gainesville and Ocala are close as are the World Equestrian Center, HITS, and much more. (When they say that Marion County is The Horse Capital of the World, they aren’t kidding, most people have no idea how true that is). We have created a custom interactive Google Map with many of the nearby attractions pinpointed so you can click on them for the website, descriptions and contact info. Just ask us and we will be glad to provide.

What makes this property unique

Our guests come from all over and one of the things they say when visiting North Central Florida for the first time is something along the lines of “It’s a whole different world here” and they never knew existed.