Luxury Covered Wagon, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

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A cozy room with a checkered bedspread, wooden walls, and a door leading to another room.
A large, white tent with a dining area inside, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.
A covered wagon-style tent with a staircase leading to a door, surrounded by a grassy area with a path and string lights.
A park with a picnic table, a bench, and two bear statues.
A small table with a checkered tablecloth, two upholstered chairs with star patterns, a small vase with flowers, and a woven rug on a wooden floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Place, Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Single Vision Inc.
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamingo Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Flamingo Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Map
Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Etoniah Creek State Forest - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lake Geneva - 13 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Single Vision Inc. - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Flamingo Lake - 14 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Madness McGees - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Covered Wagon, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Covered Wagon, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Covered Wagon, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Covered Wagon, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Covered Wagon, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, Flamingo Lake and Hart Lake. Lovers Lake and Lake Geneva are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Once of the most peaceful stays we've ever had!

A wagon stay experience inside a running farm with a nice variety of animals. Wake up to a mini donkey in front of your wagon and listen to the rooster crow. Bring some treats and feed the pigs, horses, donkey and sheep. You can even book a " Cow Cuddle" with one of the fluffy cows. The gift shop has so many cute items too! Elaine , your host, is the hard worker that keeps this farm in excellent condtion!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice getaway

We enjoyed our two night stay in the wagon. The bedding was comfortable as was the air conditioning! It was fun seeing the animals roaming the farm in the morning and evenings. Our experience during the cow cuddle session was memorable and very informative. Great place to get away for a few days and relax.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful experience inside a farm

A unique and original way to go camping. A very comfortable wagon, equipped with everything needed to prepare breakfast. Elaine, the owner, is very helpful and kind.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the unique experience and felt comfortable in the wagon. Elaine will be happy to hear your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you and we’d love to have you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Sweetest Farm Animals

We had the most wonderful two-night stay at Rooterville, with the most peaceful sleep. Beds were super comfortable, waking up to the sheep grazing right outside our room was so sweet and feeding the animals while they followed us around the farm was so much fun! Turkeys who let you “hug” them, friendly pigs, sheep, cows and mini horses. Amazing experience, we will be back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical place

This was such a perfect getaway. Not only did we love visiting the animals and watching them graze in our "front yard," we appreciated how well kept the entire property and Animal Sanctuary is. Our wagon was so comfortable! The bed was superb, there was a great deal of attention paid to details when outfitting and decorating it, and there were lovely extras welcoming us including water bottles and many different kinds of coffees, teas, and creamers. We really could not recommend this place and this accommodation more highly!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laid back and unplugged.

No TV and no phone (by choice). I did hear a TV/ipad in the wagon nextdoor. I thought late afternoon what are we going to do tonight? My granddaughter was so enthralled with her idea of a great time - fishing things out of the pond, visiting the turkeys, and making sure all the animals had non-stop treats. Take plenty of carrots, apples, blueberries, and grapes. So the evening came and after her shower she asked to lay down at the front of our wagon to watch for lightning bugs. Some showed up and we were both delighted. All in all unplugging well worth it.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful experience. It sounds like such a special time with your granddaughter, and we love hearing how much joy the simple moments brought. We’re so glad you embraced the unplugged stay and hope to welcome you both back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best Experience Ever

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Una experiencia simplemente única. Desde que llegas al farm sientes una paz increíble, todo está súper bien cuidado y los animales están en perfectas condiciones. El trato fue espectacular, muy atentos y cercanos. Sin duda volvería mil veces.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
¡Muchas gracias por tu increíble reseña! Nos alegra mucho que hayas sentido la paz del farm y que hayas disfrutado tu tiempo con nosotros. Significa mucho saber que apreciaste el cuidado que ponemos en todo y en los animales. Estaremos encantados de recibirte de nuevo cuando quieras 😊
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