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The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.

The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.

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Overview of The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Citra, FL
  • Popular LocationThe Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationI-75 Super Flea Market23 min drive
  • Popular LocationWorld Equestrian Center – Ocala28 min drive
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.

This luxury 1600 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment sits above the Show barn. Totally renovated with brand new full kitchen, granite countertops and large island. New stainless steel appliances (stove, refrigerator, microwave, diswasher), Kuerig coffee maker, toaster, blender, dishes and pots and pans for cooking. 2 large bedrooms with full baths and king size beds, tv's in both bedrooms. Washer/dryer, hair dryers, electric fireplace & central heat and air that you control. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and SmartTV with YouTube Plus Live TV Streaming. Windows all across the front and back to give you a spectacular view of the farm and animals. Full length front and back porch to relax, sit and sip your coffee while you watch our beautiful sunrise or sunsets.

Welcome to Rock Haven Farm with our granddaddy oak tree canopied driveway that will stun you. Enjoy the stunning views over our 60-acre horse farm. A quite and tranquil setting, yet just minutes from an I-75 interchange. Located halfway between Ocala and Gainesville, and 90 minutes north of Orlando.

Love animals? We have grandkids so we have animals! ;) Come visit and interact with all our adorable small animals. We have goats, mini donkeys, belted galloway (oreo) cows, and alpacas. And of course since we are a horse farm, we have horses who love carrots and apples. We do not offer horseback riding, but we can point you in the right direction if that is your interest.

Three night minimum stay.

***NON-SMOKING***
No smoking allowed inside the house, you are welcome to smoke outside, but no cigarette butts on ground. No beer bottle caps on ground either.

Pets are welcome, we love pets! ~~~Pets are allowed with a $15 per night pet fee per pet. Sorry, no rottweilers, pit bulls, Dobermans or aggressive dogs.~~~ ***ATTENTION***If you bring a pet, please bring your own food and water dish. DO NOT use the kitchen dishes for pet bowls. If you do not bring pet bowls, the Dollar Tree is 10-12 minutes away, please make a trip and spend $2.00. If you use the kitchen dishes or bowls, you will be charged $75.00 to replace the whole set. Also, bring your own pet furniture covering if you are going to let your pet on the furniture. If you let your pet on the furniture without protecting it with your own pet coverings, you will be charged an extra cleaning fee of $275.00. When you leave, if we find pet hair on the furniture, we will take pictures of the pet hair on the furniture and send them to you along with notice that we are charging to have a professional shampooing of the furniture. Also, if your pet sleeps with you, bring your own bedding. If you let your pet on our bedding (sheets, comforter, pillows), you will be charged $225.00 to cover the cost of new bedding. Our cleaning company refuses to pick pet hair out of the bedding as it takes hours, so our only choice is to dispose of it.

A LEASE AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM IS REQUIRED.

We have facilities for horse owners to bring their horses on vacation with them. We have 43 stalls in 2 concrete barns and plenty of pasture turnout available (proof of negative coggins required). Contact us for rates. We welcome guests with or without horses. You will find our tranquil ranch setting a wonderful place to relax and enjoy God's surrounding beauty.

We are a family owned and operated farm located in beautiful northeast Ocala, just 21 miles from HITS, 23 miles from the Florida Horse Park, 12 miles from the Jockey Club and 21 miles from the new World Equestrian Center. Contact us for seasonal rates available for Equine Eventers.

Rock Haven Farm is centrally located with ease to all major attractions and activities such as 20 minutes to the Ocala National Forest with great camping and horse trails and 10 minutes to zip lining and horseback riding. It is approx. 80 miles to Daytona and Ormond Beaches, 70 miles to St Augustine Beach. On the gulf side; about 50 miles to Crystal River and Kings Bay. (Great areas to watch the manatees and dolphins play). Rock Haven Farm is 14 miles from the famous Silver Springs National Park with the world famous glass bottom boats. It is approximately 1-2 hrs from most major attractions including Disney World, Bush Gardens, Epcot, Universal Studios and Kennedy Space Center.

Property manager

Pamala VandeStreek
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$15 per pet per night. No vicious dogs allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Citra

This apartment is located in Citra. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Springs State Park and Orange Creek Restoration Area, while Ocala Civic Theater and Reilly Arts Center are cultural highlights. The Orange Shop and The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park - 15 min drive
  • Ocala Downtown Square - 20 min drive
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital - 22 min drive
  • I-75 Super Flea Market - 23 min drive
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocala Station - 20 min drive
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Saddle Rack Cafe - 10 min drive
  • MJ's Country Cafe & Buffet - 12 min drive
  • Five Star Pizza - 6 min drive
  • Mimi's Diner - 5 min drive
  • Subway - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The "Observatory". A spacious apartment on a gated horse farm. located?

Situated in Citra, this apartment building is 3.7 mi (6 km) from The Orange Shop and within 12 mi (20 km) of Orange Creek Restoration Area and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park. Bubba Raceway Park and Silver Springs Forest Equestrian Trailhead are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay!
My husband, daughter and 2 1/2 yo grandson enjoyed staying here! A very large place, clean and Pam greeted us upon arriving to take us up to the apt. to explain a few things. We loved being able to walk around the property to see the horses, donkeys and goats. We would definitely stay here again if coming back to this area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Tracey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Beautiful and relaxing property. Loved the livestock. Wonderful property owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families
This was our second time staying on Pamala’s property but the first in the Observatory. What a treat! Spacious and open inside with full porches on the front and back. Wonderful kitchen with everything you could possibly need! My grandkids loved going out to pet and feed the many animals, especially when the owners were out to chat with them. Great communication with the host whenever we had any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Barn Apartment!
A beautiful apartment on top of a working barn. Beautiful scenic views! Owner was so sweet and accommodating! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

5/5 Excellent

Treasure B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
This property was the perfect location for our family vacation. We can’t say enough good things about it. Pam was great at communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

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