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700 acre ranch on Florida's Historic Peace River!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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River House
River House from above, looking west
River House Floorplan
Property Entrance
River House living room from the dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wauchula, FL
  • Place, AdventHealth Wauchula
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Center for Great Apes
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Streamsong Golf Clubhouse
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sebring, FL (SEF-Sebring Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Back Cabin Bedroom

1 King Bed

Lodge Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Lodge Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Lodge Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Lodge Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

River House North Bedroom

1 King Bed

River House Open Loft - located above living room

2 Single Beds

River House South Bedroom

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Back Cabin Bathroom

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

Lodge Bathroom 1

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

Lodge Bathroom 2

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

Lodge Bathroom 3

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

Lodge Bathroom 4

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

Lodge Living Room Bathroom

Soap · Toilet

River House North Bathroom

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

River House Outdoor Tub

Bathtub or shower

River House South Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

700 acre ranch on Florida's Historic Peace River!



The Peace River Valley Ranch offers over a square mile of 'Old Florida' property for you to explore and over two miles of frontage on the Peace River. There are miles of well-maintained trails to walk, bike or drive on. Two canoes and two kayaks are available for your use, all included in the rental rate. We own the land on both sides of the Peace River, adding to the sense of privacy.

When you enter through the front gate, you will pass our 'Jeep Dock' where we keep our vehicles, and then our barn and event area with ten picnic tables under a covered pavilion.

RIVER HOUSE
Down the road about a mile is the 'River House' located directly on the Peace River. It has been freshly renovated and completely refurnished after being damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022. It has two bedrooms with king beds and an open loft above the living room with two twin beds, two screen porches, an expansive deck looking over the river and a new fire pit. The River House is comfortably furnished with a large sectional couch in the living room, a new 85" TV and a Sonos sound system. Star Link internet has replaced the old radio-based system and it provides a level of service that just wasn't possible before in our remote location. The large kitchen has granite counter-tops, a large island, and new appliances, including an induction range, microwave with convection, and a refrigerator that makes craft ice. Both bedrooms feature king beds with memory foam mattresses. There are two restrooms, each with a shower. There is also a claw foot tub in the back screen porch, along with a pedestal sink. There is a new Weber Genesis gas grill on the upper deck.

BACK CABIN
Our "Back Cabin" is located directly behind the River House and it will accommodate two guests in a king bed. This building was greatly improved after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and it now has a large screen porch out back, central air-conditioning and a luxurious shower. It is has a 65-inch TV, a small refrigerator and a coffee maker. It is on the same Wi-Fi network as the River House.

LODGE
The 'Lodge' is located about 1/4 mile from the River House. It has four bedrooms and sleeps eight. Each bedroom is equipped with its own restroom and a small screen porch with a claw-foot tub facing into the woods. The Lodge was also renovated and refurnished after Hurricane Ian in 2022. It no longer has a pool table, and instead it has been transformed into a comfortable living room with a small but functional kitchen and a 54" round dining table. Like the River House, it also has a large sectional couch, an 85-inch TV, and a Sonos sound system. A second Star Link internet system serves the Lodge and provides excellent service. All bedrooms have been refurnished as well. The bedrooms at either end have King Beds and the bedrooms adjacent to the living room now have full beds rather than twins (two full beds in each room). The full beds are much more comfortable for adults. All beds have memory foam mattresses. All bedrooms and the living room are now served by individual mini-split AC systems that are quiet and efficient. Tankless water heaters have been added too--a big plus when filling up one of the clawfoot tubs for a hot bath!
There is no additional rental charge for the use of the Original Cabin or the Lodge--only the cleaning fee varies.

EVENTS
We also have an area for gatherings of up to 25 people near the barn with a covered pavilion with picnic tables underneath. We have hosted quite a few weddings and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss having yours here. An event fee applies to any gatherings of over sixteen (16) people. Please inquire for details as group size limits will vary depending time of year and property conditions. Only 16 guests may stay overnight.

We only rent to a single party at a time. You will have exclusive use of The Peace River Valley Ranch during your stay--if your party is smaller than 16, our other accommodations will be left vacant and the cleaning fee will be reduced.

Please note NO HUNTING IS ALLOWED. We are located approximately one hour and fifteen minutes from Disney World and about one hour and forty-five minutes from Downtown Orlando.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event fees apply for all groups of 17 or more.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Well-behaved dogs are welcome. No Pet Fee!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No tobacco inside.
Do not move furniture around.
Do not move any furnishings or kitchen items from one building to another.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Event fees apply for all groups of 17 or more.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wauchula

Located in Wauchula, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Paynes Creek State Historic Park and Solomon's Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Torrey Oaks Golf Course and Arcadia Municipal Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Speer Center Complex or Turner Agri Civic Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wauchula, FL

What's nearby

  • Hardee County Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • AdventHealth Wauchula - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Center for Great Apes - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Solomon's Castle - 38 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Streamsong Golf Clubhouse - 55 min drive - 47.0 km

Getting around

  • Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woody’s Bar B Q - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 700 acre ranch on Florida's Historic Peace River! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 700 acre ranch on Florida's Historic Peace River!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 700 acre ranch on Florida's Historic Peace River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 700 acre ranch on Florida's Historic Peace River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pioneer Park, Cracker Trail Museum and AdventHealth Wauchula. Torrey Oaks Golf Course and Paynes Creek State Historic Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Charles Frederick

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Our family used to lease the land that is now the Peace River Valley Ranch for hunting back in the 40's and 50's. In the early 70's, we acquired title to the original 653 acres and have added adjacent parcels over the years, including an orange grove that abuts the property. We no longer hunt the Peace River Valley Ranch and now treat it as a game preserve and a private getaway for family and friends.

Why they chose this property

This is 'Old Florida' at its best. We live in Orlando and this is our escape when we need reminding of how Florida used to be. From the windmill to the lilly pond, the grass fed cows and our 'retired' horse and donkey, you will get a real ranch experience. The rest of the property is kept in as natural condition as possible to encourage wildlife and offers great opportunities for nature walks and photography.

What makes this property unique

Where else are you going to find a property offering over 700 private acres of land and a mile of riverfront to explore?

Perfect for several families, reunions or corporate retreats, with a large event area with ten picnic tables under a tin-roofed pavilion.

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