When many people think of visiting Florida, images of beach vacations and Disney World come to mind. However, Florida is also filled with peaceful and quaint farms, some of which open up to guests for unique overnight stays. If you’re looking for a very different way to experience Florida, consider booking one of these farm stay experiences that are listed on Airbnb or Vrbo.
Farm Stay Maison de L'eau Douce Lakehouse, Odessa
Four guests can stay in this private farmhouse that has one bedroom, one bathroom, a full kitchen, and laundry machines. It is on 2.5 acres of land in a private and quiet area of Odessa. The property has three houses, and all of them have access to the backyard. A canoe and kayak are included with your stay here along the lake. You’ll be in a farm-like setting as well as a lake setting, with free-range chickens, goats, a lamb, ducks, and dogs living onsite. It’s fun to visit the historic town of Tarpon Springs when you stay and also Busch Gardens and Ybor City. You can bring your pets along to stay here.
Lawton Chiles Vintage Historic Cabin, Tallahassee
This farmhouse sleeps four people and is a vintage cabin with views of a lake. It has two bedrooms and one bathroom on an organic blueberry orchard. There is a lot of wildlife in this area and also wooded trails and opportunities to go blueberry or pear picking in the right season. There are actually two cabins available to rent on this property, and both are one-of-a-kind vintage spots.
Farm House on Four Acres, Wakulla County
Larger groups of up to nine people can book this Vrbo Florida farm stay and have 1,500 square feet, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms to themselves. The home is on four acres of land and just off the Coastal Highway. It’s also close to secluded beaches and has a huge, screened patio with a grill. Other features of the rental are eight free bikes to use on the trail that connects to the house, chickens living onsite, and beach gear provided. You can join a manatee kayak tour just two miles away.
Tiny House Cabin on Lovely Fort Brook Horse Farm, Ocala
It’s fun to be at this farm stay and tiny house on a horse farm when you are traveling through Florida. It’s a unique and cute space that has a queen-size bed in the common space for two people. The tiny house offers a bathroom, Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and a backyard. Pets are welcome to stay here with you. Sit outside around the fire to roast s’mores and enjoy the large outdoor space with horses, goats, dogs, and cats around you on the farm.
Farm Stay at Malfini Cay Guesthouse, Odessa
Enjoy a quiet area of Odessa with this farm stay rental that is one of three houses on the property. It’s on 2.5 acres of land and has access to a backyard and lake. The home has a kitchen, in-unit laundry machines, high-speed Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The sleeping arrangements for up to four guests are a queen-size bed, sofa bed, and air mattress. The farm setting here has various animals living onsite and is home to a family of red-tailed hawks. The hosts consider group gatherings and parties here if you book multiple Airbnb houses on this property and are quiet by 10 pm. Guest pets are allowed here.
Restored Florida Farmhouse on Orange Grove, Floral City
Experience an orange grove farmhouse with this Airbnb rental that is filled with Old Florida history. The home is on 66 acres of land with oranges, swamps, pastures, and waterfront trails. You’ll have the whole home to enjoy here, which includes two screened porches, a living room, a full kitchen, a bedroom, and two bathrooms. Up to four people can stay at the home, which is not very secluded but backs up to a natural and wild property. You’re close to Homosassa Springs, Crystal River Springs, and Rainbow River Springs when you stay here. Guests are even welcome to harvest their own citrus fruits for same-day consumption between November and April.
Strawberry Field Stilt House, East County Civic Group
Situated on five acres of land in Plant City, this stilt house has one bedroom and one bathroom to accommodate four people. For sleeping, it has a king-size bed in the bedroom and a queen-size sofa bed in the living room. The home comes with laundry machines and supplies, a walk-in shower in the bathroom, toiletries for the bathroom, and a Blu-ray DVD player. This farm stay experience is unique because it’s by a strawberry field, which is plowed in August or September and produces strawberries until March or April.
Magical Time at Bluebela Farm, High Springs
Enjoy your own private farmhouse with natural springs about 1.5 miles away with this Airbnb rental for two guests. Features of this rental are the outdoor kitchen, sparkling pool, queen-size bed, Wi-Fi, and laundry machines. Make sure to bring your bathing suit for the pool! Fun things to do in this local area are cave diving, dining out at restaurants, and browsing the farmers’ market and antique stores.
Horse Farm Private Guesthouse, Zephyrhills
Stay on a seven-acre farm with this Airbnb vacation rental that is a private guesthouse on the family property. There are many animals living here, including peacocks, turkeys, ducks, chickens, and horses. This rental is a detached guesthouse, and the hosts live in the main house on site. The guesthouse is about 900 square feet in size and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a full kitchen, living room, dining room, flat-screen TV, and Wi-Fi. Up to four people can stay here and enjoy the complimentary coffee, farm-fresh eggs, and s’mores kit. You’ll likely hear farm noise while staying here.
