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NEW! Peaceful Country Cottage near Lakewood Ranch

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Bathroom
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Myakka City, FL
  • Dakin Dairy Farms
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mall at University Town Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

In house

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

NEW! Peaceful Country Cottage near Lakewood Ranch

Enjoy the peace and solitude of the country at this fully renovated cottage.
"Country Oaks" Cottage located on seven acres surrounded by nothing but woods and wildlife. We are located approximately 15 miles east of I-75 where you can enjoy privacy away from the bustling city but close enough to enjoy shopping and restaurant options in nearby Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy a trip to historic Arcadia for antique shopping or adventure out to Myakka State Park or TreeUmph! or even local beaches.

A true 1950s Florida Cracker Home completely renovated without losing any of its unique charm. Enjoy the large wrap around porch, outside seating and bon fire for roasting marshmallows in the fully fenced backyard. Kitchen is fully equipped and ready for your home cooked meals.

The entire space is yours.

Family and small children amenities available at request.

Property manager

Mari K. Grosse

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Myakka City

Located in Myakka City, this cottage is in a rural area. Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch and University Park Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mall at University Town Center and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Desoto Speedway or Ed Smith Stadium.
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Myakka City, FL

What's nearby

  • Dakin Dairy Farms - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch - 14 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Desoto Speedway - 17 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Myakka River State Park - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Mall at University Town Center - 27 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Myakka City Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Myakka City Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Susy Q's II - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Freda's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Myakka Kountry Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Peaceful Country Cottage near Lakewood Ranch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at NEW! Peaceful Country Cottage near Lakewood Ranch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Peaceful Country Cottage near Lakewood Ranch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Peaceful Country Cottage near Lakewood Ranch located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, Myakka River State Park and Desoto Speedway. Lake Manatee State Park is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sheri l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful country getaway!

This house is so relaxing with its wrap around porches and country views! Mari has the house stocked with everything you will need for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ranch house

We were there for a soccer tournament nearby (Lakewood ran CB premier sports complex) and it was oerfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape from the rat race

A slice of Old Florida away from the congestion, development & gridlock that is destroying the state. Privacy, campfires, cow visits, long walks, lots of stars and a huge porch with rocking chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Everything was perfect with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of heaven

Our best stay ever host were the best. Loved everything about the place. We will back
Stayed 50 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Florida's Space Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful

Our favorite VRBO so far! Great property and hosts and very secure and comfortable. We had a wonderful vacation and hope to return next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

The property owners were very helpful and allowed us to stay during hurricane Ian. The house is set up very nice. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We loved our stay, this was our second time staying at Mari’s place! Very clean, peaceful, quiet, and everything you need to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The property was super nice. We loved that is was out in the country. The cottage was super clean. I would definitely recommend family and friends to stay there as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gage C., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Scenic Cabin near State Parks

We enjoyed staying in this recently updated cabin as a home base for our day excursions to several nearby State Parks and nature preserves. The host was communicative and made our check in and stay very easy. The outdoor shower was great. Many natural areas to explore on the property as well. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Fairfield, IA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy quiet place

We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return. We had a little confusion as cottage address is not on the road, but thru the property’s gate. Very comfortable place with huge wraparound porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peace and quiet but close to everything

The property is lovely. Truly a place to rest and relax but close enough to plenty of activity if that’s what you want. Great hosts. Great communication. Can’t wait to go back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful mom day away.

Unique peaceful space to escape. Mari was a fantastic host. We left relaxed and refreshed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Old Town

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breath Taking

What a beautiful place. Serene and peaceful and such an amazing place to spend our honeymoon together. Owners are very helpful and accommodating. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Premier Sports Complex

We were in town for a tournament at Premier Sports Conplex. The drive is about 15 minutes. This was much better for us than staying in a hotel! Lots of room, two bathrooms, pool table, and fire pit. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

We are a family with small kids and our furbabes, Country Oak was just what we needed. Cottage was set up with the essentials, the wrap around porch was magnificent, the views and countryside was delightful. Property owners have the right setup for their guests. Easy to access, safety and peace and quiet. Thank you for a wonderful time. We enjoyed Myakka and surrounding areas. We look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M., Gainesville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace in the country

I came down and stayed with my 14-year-old dog that goes everywhere with me… I had to attend a professional conference in Sarasota and this was my evening retreat… Enjoyed every minute of it and it was a great break from long days of academia! The host was very gracious and accommodating in every way… It was a great stay and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John & Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You won't want to leave!

Can't help but enjoy and relax...you will love the property and the cottage . Can't resist sitting on the wrap around porch to hear the cattle, birds and other wild life.Perfect for reading. Hearing the rain on the metal roof was a wonderful surprise.Comfortable beds.Smartly decorated and well supplied....YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos u., Goodlettsville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R&R Spot Soccer Tournament

It was myself and my three sons…we came in for a soccer tournament. This house was perfect, in every way. We were close enough to everything and able to rest and recover between games. My boys want to come back…when it doesn’t involve soccer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time staying and will stay again!

Overall, we love this property. Mari is extremely quick to respond to any questions or concerns. The cottage itself is secluded and feels very homey. Our family of 5 is always very comfortable when we stay there. I had one suggestion about blackout curtains because light does come through the current curtains quite easily. Mari immediately responded to my message and said they would be happy to put up blackout curtains. We will absolutely stay at this property again in the future! Thank you to Mari for being a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property! Already booked for next year.

This is a wonderful property. It is clean, private, and has everything you could need. The house itself is small, but I think you can see that from the pictures. We stayed there with our family of 5 (including 3 children ages 4-10), and it worked great. We loved the wrap-around porch. We saw horses, deer, and rabbits on the property, which my kids loved. The owner was quick to respond to messages and very friendly. I have no complaints. We already booked again for next year! I would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeds Expectations

We were visiting family for a few days and really just looking for a place to sleep that was close by. We didn't have many expectations but this place more than exceeded them in every way. So much so that we changed our plans to have our family cook-out at this property instead of my in-laws. The wrap around porch is awesome. The screened in area is so great for outdoor living. The cows are a hoot. Who knew cows could run so fast! We will definitely be back whenever we're visiting the in-laws again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This is exactly what I needed. The country, peace and hum of the animals and crickets. I truly felt I was at home. My 15 yr old pup felt young for a weekend with zoomies and freedom of no leash. This was for both our birthdays and we didn’t want to leave. I can’t wait to come back. Thank you so much, for creating a perfect environment and the happy birthday sign was touching. You just can’t go wrong here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Cottage

This is our 2nd time staying here and it continues to fulfill my need for peace and tranquility. Large fenced yard for my dog, a well-stocked and clean house for normal everyday living and screened/non-screened porch options for relaxing. Heaven! The hostess, Mari, is communicative when need be but allows us to feel like the place is ours. Thanks, Mari, for continuing to be a gracious host. FYI... I did notice the extra sweet touch of the "Welcome" scrolled on the fleece blanket at the end of the bed . Nice touch! :-) Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway in Natural Florida

As others have mentioned in their reviews, the pictures do not do the property justice. What a great, peaceful cottage in the country with deep porches (both screened and open) with a fully fenced huge backyard that allowed our dog to run free without fear of having her run off. A fully stocked kitchen allowed us to prepare our meals with a quick drive to Publix Supermarket about 10 minutes away. We were a little early for our arrival so decided to have some fresh ice cream at Dakin's Dairy. Yum! We had a minor situation in which we needed to contact the owner and Mari was very responsive and accommodating. What a delightful, relaxing home. We have already booked our return trip. Thanks for opening your home to us, Mari! Happy New Year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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