BEAR Necessities/ Private Forest Retreat/Fun Barn, Pavilion, Sleeps 9

Renew your spirit in this very private, beautiful and charming cabin with lots of amenities in the Ocala National Forest! Located on the water nestled right between Lake Kerr and Little Lake Kerr. Tucked away on a dead end dirt road, surrounded on two sides by the national forest, amazing nature views and lots of wildlife. It's a perfect place for a nice gathering, peaceful family get away with lots of outdoor activities nearby! Full of as much fun or relaxing as you desire with your own private, unique, fun barn with A/C, pool table, darts, poker table, bar, refrigerator, karaoke, record player & stereo system. Relax in the beautiful hot tub, the double hammock on the deck by the trees & fairy/gnome garden, fire pit, red rocking chairs on the back porch & tree swings all facing the gorgeous sunset view. The water in the mini lake is low this year from a historic drought, but as of October it is returning! The sights and sounds of all the wildlife throughout it are just as special anyway! Once more water keeps comes back in, you can again fish off the private dock, launch the double kayak provided by us to row directly out to Little Lake Kerr, or sit surrounded by nature with a glass of wine or chilled ice cold mug of your preferred drink. Unplug and enjoy a nice family meal at the picnic table under your own private pavilion with a propane grill and a new propane griddle. Salt Springs Recreation Area and Run are only 3 miles away that pump in over 50 million gallons of healing, fresh natural mineral water daily, remaining at 72 degrees year round to float, swim, snorkel, and row to see lots of wildlife in the beautiful natural scenery as well as several other crystal clear springs lusciuos, natural scenery all only 15-30 minutes away including Silver Glen, Silver, Juniper, and Alexander Springs! This is the natural and some of the best parts of Florida! Rent a motor boat or bring your own (park it in our large yard) or paddle on Little Lake Kerr or Lake Kerr & go explore Kaufmanns Island in the middle of it! Hunt, hike, take a horseback ride, and play on the 125 miles of ATV trails through the Ocala National Forest. Zip line at the infamous Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park in Ocala. This cabin has all the modern amenities including central A/C & heat, but be sure to enjoy a cozy fire with the real wood burning fireplace and natural stone. Whether you're wanting to make wonderful memories or heal with a getaway from the daily hustle & bustle in our quiet, back-to-nature-stay, we're truly wanting it to be special and provided for you with this mind. For the 'big kids' have fun with the horseshoe pits, cornhole, football, volleyball, frisbee, and enjoy music with the blue tooth speakers. The little kids can enjoy playing with the mystical fairies and gnomes in the garden. Unwind and swing beneath the majestic bearded oak trees, where the soft glow of vintage Edison bulbs and twinkling fairy lights create a magical setting for romantic nights beneath the stars. We are pet friendly and have a fully fenced in property for the fur family members to roam ( just add the pet fee to your reservation please).