Spotless & Tranquil Bungalow (Allergen Friendly) - Parrish

Welcome to the Backyard Bungalow, where luxury meets tranquility in a secure gated property, nestled amidst serene farm surroundings. Indulge in the fresh duck eggs, enjoy top-notch amenities, and rest easy on our organic bedding in this spotless, allergen-friendly haven, perfect for those with light and scent sensitivities. Centrally located for convenience, the bungalow is your sanctuary where every detail is tailored to elevate your experience. Worth Every Penny!

This property was an animal sanctuary long ago. What was once the feed and vet barn, is now your posh bungalow.

We take great pride in our efforts in providing a spotless stay. In this tiny living of 500 sq ft, you'll find one bedroom with a king-size bed, with all the small details to make you feel right at home. Plenty of charging outlets and USB plug-ins, and various lighting options in the bedroom, if you're light sensitive at all, you'll appreciate all the dimmable lighting throughout the house. In the living room additional to the comfy couch, you'll find more sleeping accommodations with the twin-size daybed with trundle.

For families with babies or toddlers, we can provide a toddler cot, baby pack-n-play, and high chair upon request. It's important to note that while we welcome guests of all ages, the bungalow is NOT baby-proofed. Parents are responsible for ensuring their children's safety and any potential damage to the bungalow.

The quaint bathroom offers a tub/shower combo, equipped with hairdryer, plenty of towels, toilet paper, a clothes steamer, high quality unscented, organic, non-toxic shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and small baskets of random items you may have forgotten in your travels. Getting ready with multiple people is a breeze! The bathroom is equipped with a vanity mirror and full-length mirror, and there's another set in the bedroom too. So everyone can easily get themselves looking fabulous!

As far as the kitchenette goes, we provide quality knives, pots & pans, utensils, spices, toaster oven, microwave, instapot, airfryer, mini rice cooker, mini egg cooker, mini waffle maker, and two induction cooktops for safe cooking. Want fresh farm Duck Eggs while you stay? Send me a message that you'd like to try some and we will stock your fridge. On the Coffee/Bar station, you'll find an assortment of Keurig coffee, tea bags, loose-leaf tea, and hot cocoa packets.

Some folks who like to cook on their travels will order a grocery Instacart order to arrive before them to keep their vacation smooth. If you would like to do that. Please message me to coordinate your grocery delivery time and I will collect it and put it in the bungalow for you.

Our local organic farm 1 min from us has many freshly prepared foods you can purchase for quick grab-and-go meals. #GambleCreekFarms
Beyond the bungalow, you're in for a treat. Discover local wineries, kick back at breweries, and savor artisanal coffee shops that bring the neighborhood's flavors to life. Plus, we've got a treasure trove of 40+ activities that go way beyond the usual beach and amusement park scene.

Your bungalow is nestled behind the main house and by the pond. The pond is bustling with Florida native birds and our farm ducks. It's a great view when wanting to enjoy your coffee on the back porch or work at the picnic table.
We are looking forward to hosting you soon. While you're a guest here at the bungalow, you're family, so reach out for anything you may need.

***Please note*** The bungalow is allergen friendly and we do not allow smoking, perfumes sprayed inside, or pets. We strongly enforce these policies so that ALL of our guests can enjoy a clean allergen-friendly environment. We appreciate you respecting our simple house rules. If you are traveling with pets, we do have many great local boarding facilities we are happy to recommend.

***Please note*** 48hrs prior to arrival, you will get a text message with all the details to view the check-in steps. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find them and know them before you arrive at the gate. This is a gated secured property. We may be out working the land and may not always have service. All the steps with pictures and codes are provided to you in your app 48 hours before arrival. Check-out, it's super simple, put all used towels of any kind, into the tub and message us that you are departing. That's it!

***Please note*** Guests may be asked at check-in to provide ID before entering, it MUST match your reservation profile name and photo to maintain your reservation and not lose out on any refunds. Please make sure all of your information is up to date for a smooth experience. 3rd party bookings (paying and booking for someone else other than yourself to stay when you are not present) must have prior approval, so please reach out to me if you have any questions

*** LATE ARRIVALS after 9:00 pm
We have farmers hours, up early, go to bed early, all of the information to access the property and bungalow are provided, but in the case that you need us for something that may go awry, it’s important to notify us if you plan on arriving after 9 pm so we know to keep an ear out in the instance you need something. Communication is key.

A FEW LOCAL THINGS TO DO:
*Premier Sports Campus #premiersportscampus #lakewoodranch
*Alafia Mountain Bike Trails #alafiamountainbiketrails
*Fiorelli Winery #fiorelliwineryandvineyard
*Bunker Hill Winery #bunkerhillwinery
*Big Top Brewers Collective #bigtopbrewerscollective
*Treeumph Zipline Course #treeumph
*Wolfe's Born to Ride Horse Trail Rides #wolfesborntoride
*Rye Preserves #ryepreserve
*SUP Tropics Paddle Board Tours #suptropicadventures
*Hunsaders Farm #hunsadersfarm
*Dakin Dairy Farm #dakindairyfarms
*Manatee Gun Club #manateegunclub
*Sarasota Medieval Festival #sarasotamedievalfestival
*The Canoe Outpost #canoeoutpostlittlemanatee
*Metropolitan Lagoons #metrolagoons
*Bradenton Motor Sports #bradentonmotorsportspark
*Top Notch Fishing Charters #topnotchfishingcharters
*Heartwood Yoga Center #heartwoodyoga
*Hidden Creek Farms
*Gamble Creek Farm Market #gamblecreekfarms
*Birds of Paradise Sanctuary
*Myakka Elephant Ranch
*Camp Osprey Kids Summer Camp
*Fort Hammer Boat Ramp and so much more!!!!

AIRPORTS NEARBY:
*Sarasota 40 min
*St Pete/Clearwater 40min
*Tampa 1 hr
*Ft Myers 1 hr 40 min
*Orlando 2 hrs

LOCAL BEACHES:
*Anna Maria Island
*Coquina Beach
*Holmes Beach
*Lido Beach
*Siesta Key
*Treasure Island
*St Pete Beach

Guests can walk around the pond, visit the tortoise as you’ll see him out and about the pond area, enjoy the trampoline, and relax on the hammocks.