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

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Property grounds
Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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

Languages

English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

New! Little Ridge Ranch west Ocala/williston Area
East House-Little Ridge Ranch - Little Ridge Ranch Williston
Quiet County Living Close to Gainesville/Ocala Pet Friendly!
319443

About the neighborhood

Map
Williston, FL

What's nearby

  • Epperson Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Devil's Den - 16 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Two Tails Ranch - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 30 min drive - 33.7 km
  • University of Florida - 36 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Archie’s Wood Fire Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪BubbaQue's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬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 lbs 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! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Williston vacation 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 mi (32 km).

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Home was clean and comfortable for our stay. Property Managers were a delight to work with and very supportive.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The stay was great! Very clean and comfortable. The hot tub was awesome! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Great place! Roomy!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

This home was so comfortable with space for 13 for Thanksgiving dinner. Spotless and well equipped. Host even dropped off a roasting pan for us to use. Lovely peaceful location. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

My husband travels to Williston for work every year and there aren’t any hotel choices . This house was perfect ! So clean and we will use again for future work trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Very family friendly and I loved being out in the country.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

We stayed here during a softball tournament in Newberry. It was only 30 minutes from the fields and offered the perfect retreat between/after games. The property was so clean, open and the perfect relaxation after a long day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The house was very clean and perfect for what we wanted. The street the house is on is a little rough....that being said we were 5 minutes from our friends' house and the overall experience was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We came for the second time to this amazing property. We had a wonderful family time, enjoyed the calm, the animals, the view, the firepit and the pool. Very well mantain property, it offers everything we need, excellent communication with Dennis and we made new family memories. We will come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Amazing property, very comfortable and clean house, beautiful animals, excellent location. Great for family time. We loved everything! We will be back! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

This was an amazing stay. We would recommend it to anyone who wants a break from the hectic world to relax in peace. Our children loved the donkeys. The nearby springs are beautiful. Williston had a fun 4th of July parade, festival, and firework display we were able to attend. All around it was a lovely 2 weeks.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We stayed here to attend the Backwards K softball tournament. The location was perfect, an easy drive to the fields for the games. The house was wonderful, clean and the kids loved the chickens, donkeys and the cat. The pool was nice to cool off after the long hot days. I wish we could have stayed longer, to explore the area more as there are many springs nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The property was a great place to get away and forget about the fast paced life of our daily grind.It was just not evident by the wording of the add that the pool and the fire pit area were to be shared by both of the houses on the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Imagine staying at a very peaceful place with the people you love the most . Running after the chickens , having fresh eggs every morning for breakfast. Beautiful sunrise and sunset . Peaceful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

Place was perfect for our combined scuba group of about 12 people in the two houses. Clean and updated. Everything worked as expected. Dennis was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

We stayed her for my daughters graduation from UF. It’s about a 20-30 minute drive to the school but traffic is nothing. This place was super easy to check in. House was cleaned and well stocked with linens and kitchen stuffs. My kids really enjoyed the donkeys that live on the site, but they are very quiet neighbors. Definitely keeping this place in my favorites to stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10

We enjoyed the animals and the nearby springs. The well did run dry while we were there but they did get it fixed the same day. There were donkeys, sheep, a very friendly cat, and some cows.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We had a terrific experience staying in Little Ridge. We stayed for three weeks and had everything we needed. The bathrooms, beds and kitchen were nice and well appointed. Dimmable lights were a nice surprise. The gate added extra security, which we appreciated. We were only about 10 minutes from HITs and about 20 from WEC, so it was very easy to travel back and forth. The internet worked very well unless you're working on the back porch. It works but is a little weak. Lastly, we enjoyed being able to go out each day to visit the animals.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Such a great stay in spite of the deluges of rain. Who cares when you are surrounded by beautiful quiet countryside?! Dennis is a great host. Responds immediately to our phone calls, etc. Had never been to Williston before and now I find myself wanting to possibly live there. Great proximity to all that Gainesville has to offer: Starbucks, Whole Foods, CycleBar, etc. The house was clean and well laid out. Loved having a full-size washer and dryer; so handy! Would we stay there again? YES!! 👍😊👏👏👏
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

Was a bueatiful property filled with the most adobe farm cat and up I’ve ground pool and most well kept cows, sheep, and chickens on property. The East house was well stocked with everything we needed and well kept with various sets of information 2 sets of twin beds very count couch and smaller couch with large tv and seating porch outside and large master suite. The only complaint I had was the twin beds closet to bathroom were a little hard, so some of my friends had a hard time sleeping. And I wish there was a way to create more privacy when sitting out on porch as there is direct sight for both guest houses. I would definitely stay here agian very close to various attractions and things to do on and nearby property and host was very knowledgeable about the various activities and workings of property. And most of all we will miss Willy the cat, who came to join us throughout our time on the property. We hope next time to rent both guest houses and the price was very reasonable for medium groups for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We had a great stay, property was everything it said it was. Quiet country property, animals were great, especially Wally the cat. Quite the personality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Very clean, quiet spot with all the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

We had a relaxing time at the East House. Dennis was very welcoming and available to answer questions about the area. Loved the animals, especially Wally the cat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

The house and property was so fun! The house was clean and very comfortably furnished! The property was well maintained and having the farm animals close was so fun. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022