You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Palmetto Cottage-1930’s Florida Cottage
Palmetto Cottage is a 1930’s Florida bungalow nestled in a canopy of hundred year old oaks and pines. A wood frame home graced with windows on every wall and lovely natural lighting, original pine flooring and a spacious front porch. Start your day with breakfast on the covered porch overlooking the front yard graciously landscaped with azaleas, sago palms, ferns and a variety of native palmettos. Take a stroll through the historic cemetery located nearby with grave stones dating back to the 1800’s. Close to Gainesville, Ocala, UF, Shands
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and patio
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
5 minutes by car from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and 6 minutes from Micanopy Historical Society Museum
Property manager
Rusty and Alexandra Kallenbach
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Palmetto Cottage-1930’s Florida Cottage Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Daniel O.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Very cute, and quiet, added bonus with the very old cemetery
Daniel O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
PAUL J. K.
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Not the city
Nice little cottage. beds were comfortable and the place is immaculate. the landscaping is a bit out of control as vines and bushes were intruding on the back porch. All in all this place is a great value.
PAUL J. K.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dinah S.
7 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Micanopy cottage
Comfortable bed, quiet at night, cute place. Made a request of the property caretaker which they took care of promptly.
Dinah S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victoria V.
6 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Nice old Florida vibe. The only complaint is the noise from the traffic but it gets quiet at night. It's a really cool old house with great trees and relaxing porch. The hosts are nice.
Victoria V.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew C.
5 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and scenic
This is a clean well kept house in a quiet location. The hosts were very accommodating and did an excellent job communicating check in and other details.
Andrew C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anthony B., CA
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location For Majestic Oaks
We were here to train at MO and this was perfect. Clean, comfortable and quiet.We will be back.
Anthony B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eveanna B.
28 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
We enjoyed our stay, it had everything we needed for a nice long weekend. Our stay was quiet and relaxing as we enjoyed local food places and parks.
Eveanna B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
David P.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace!!!
Loved the old feel of Florida here ... The onevI knew and grew up with before over development ... This was a great respite and in a short distance to the city if you choose ... Will visit again!
David P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sherry H.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
The cottage was so sweet. We loved it. Love having my coffee on the front porch.
Sherry H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn W.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage
To start with, this location was perfect for us. Our daughter was graduating from UF and we wanted something close enough to easily get to Gainesville, but not so close we were constantly part of the madhouse with graduation. The cottage was tastefully decorated and had plenty of spaces to relax in. Kitchen had most common things needed to cook and anything not available was only a text message away from being delivered by the host. Both the air conditioning and heating worked great as the days had a wide variation in temperatures. Guests should be aware that only one of the rooms has a closet. This wasn't a big deal for us, as we didn't have alot of hang-up clothes. I positively LOVE the little chimes the washer plays when it's finished a cycle. It sounds so proud of itself!!!The cottage is off a dirt road and therefore right next to a cemetery. This was wonderful as I love to wander the old headstones and see the stories they tell...for instance:the father and son who died on the same day,the children who lived only a day or two because infant mortality was so high, the many veterans recognized,the wife who I think was an avid birder.However, the most intriguing and saddest to me was the inscription on a very old stone, of a young boy of about 12. I could only partially get a rubbing of the inscription, but it started with "All alone you died...". Maybe a future visitor can find out the rest. Please don't let the presence of the cemetery stop you from staying.
Carolyn W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
April W.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and comfortable
We will stay here again. Cute Florida cottage! Reminds me of my grandmothers house with wood floors and glass doorknobs. Beds were comfortable. location off main road, easy to get to. Close enough to Gainesville for grocery shopping.
April W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Neil S., Lake Worth Florida
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Home
Beautiful house with a nice yard. Spent the weekend there for a Gator game. Worth the stay, will be back another weekend.
Everything was neat & clean. Very spacious cottage.
Well equipped with anything you could need. Nice cool AC
Highly recommended!
Katherine
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly P.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First on my bucket list
As soon as I walked in, I started crying.
I felt I was home. I went by myself and never felt afraid...enjoyed Cross Creek and McCinopy...
Kimberly P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Susan S.
29 Jun 2024
Quiet and peaceful cottage
BIG problem with mold and mildew, Primary but not the only culprit is the leather sofa and double chair in the living room. But, the odor permeates the whole house. If you have a respiratory condition, do not stay here. We would not return.
The cottage was clean, and the hosts were easy to contact and very friendly. The setting was quiet and peaceful, exactly what we were looking for. I definitely recommend for a peaceful stay in the country!
What better place to read a biography of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, than on this front porch? We loved the song birds and walking in the cemetery. The property was so close to downtown Micanopy, Payne's Prairie and Gainesville, that day trips were easy and relaxed. We had everything we needed and the house was clean and well tended. We hope to return.
Sara
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles M.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We visited to explore the Micanopy and surrounding areas for places to hike and walk around. This was a great place to relax after busy days.
Quiet country living, in easy driving distance to everything Gainesvillle.
Watch TV in the front room or use the peaceful back room to catch up on work, reading, or laundry. Watch the sunlight move through the trees and Spanish moss. Walk down a country lane. Visit the Cemetary across the way. Listen to the birds.
We loved this peaceful place. If the beds had beeen a little bit firmer, it would have been perfect.
KATHLEEN
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara M.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to see area sites without the congestion!
This is a cute and comfortable little cottage away from city congestion with a couple restaurans nearby.
It is a great location for Gainesville area site seeing and visiting with your college kids.
Barbara M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
thomas e.
19 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
cozy and comfortable
it is a great little cottage and a quiet neighborhood where you can actually see nature and not too far from really good restaurants. The cottage had all amenities needed for relaxed and wonderful trip. I have stayed at the owners other colleges, and they does a great job with communication.