Ocala National Forest Cabin Firefly Season is Here

Entire cabin in Fort McCoy, Florida

  1. 6 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Kira
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

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Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.
Relax at this spacious, rustic cabin, overlooking the Ocklawaha River. Enjoy country living with amazing sunsets and wildlife visitors. Explore the river from our neighborhood access, or spring hop across the ONF. Hiking trails right off the property. OHV trails & Rodman are up the road.

This 1966 hunt/fish camp is an outdoorsman/ma'ams delight:

Salt Springs 16 mn
Rodman Dam 23 mn
Silver Springs 30 mn
Silver Glen Springs 33 mn
Ocala 40 mn
Gainesville 1 hr
St Augustine 1 hr 20 @Camp.BigRack

The space
Spring kicks off firefly season! Camp Big Rack is a rustic, spacious cabin. It's perfect for a family or friend group needing to unplug and recharge. This is an "old Florida" hunt | fish camp, overlooking the Ocklawaha River.

Warm up next to the wood burning stove, or cool off at a local spring. This location is great for exploring the Ocala National Forest.

Base camp for:
-Tour the Ocklawaha River.
-Visit Silver Springs glass bottomed boats.
- Jeep & OHV trails
- Rodman Reservoir
- ONF Springs

The (deeded) neighborhood river access is a few cabins away. It offers incredible sunset & bird migration views. Due to the current river " draw down," the boat launch is only suited for airboats.

Camp Big Rack is great for hunters, fishermen and ma'ams, glampers, bird watchers, and people wanting a slower pace in life.

Note: I know the TUB may be exciting some of y'all, so I want to address the fact that although beautiful, it works much better as a shower due the hot water tank size and well water conservation. Please expect to treat it more like a shower off spot, shallow bath, cold therapy, or fun photo opp.

To get your vacation started with ease,
I supply some basics like soap, coffee, filters and cleaning supplies. The Eureka Dollar General Market is 10 minutes away for last minute shopping trips. Cell coverage varies, please screenshot or print access details before you go.
Also, this is my family's cabin, not a corporate or investment Airbnb. I'm happy to share a bit of "old Florida" with you when we aren't using it.

Guest access
Enjoy the entire property.

Other things to note
- NO PETS: Due to family with extreme allergies, we are strict with our cabin's NO pet policy.

- Minimum age to rent is 25 years old.

- It's a rustic cabin in the middle of the woods, on a dirt road. Wildlife visitors like deer, bears, turkey, fox squirrel, bugs, spiders, coyotes, skunkape, cranes, alligators, turtles, etc. can occur.

-There is no trash service. Guests are expected to be "bear-aware" & take all trash to the local recycling center at check out. NEVER leave trash outside or in your vehicle.

- Wifi and cell service varies in the woods. Screenshot important details before you go.

- Please note, this is NOT a corporate owned, perfect Airbnb. This is my family cabin. You're likely to encounter faded paint, well water, a few older windows that no longer open, hickory nuts on the porch roof (seasonally,) crooked floors, airboats and owls. An occasional raccoon, definitely a lizard or two, and everything else that goes with rustic Florida cabin life.

- Please return the cabin how you got it. In lieu of a cleaning fee, we ask guests to tidy up before they go. Start the wash, clean your dishes, wipe off counters, & stove top, sweep up and take all of your trash with you. Pack in, pack out.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

River view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Fort McCoy, Florida, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

The Riversites neighborhood, or better known locally as "Big Rack" - Named for a legendar, resident white tailed deer - is a close knit, cabin loop in Hog Valley, Florida. Most Big Rack cabins were built in the middle to late 60s as dog camps.

Two of the Ocklawaha River's "lost springs" flow here!

Florida history lovers will note the views to Paynes Landing/Cypress Bayou, where the 2nd Seminole Treaty was signed (under coorsion.) The Seminole camped on the bluff behind my cabin while scoping out Paynes Landing prior to the rendezvous.

Hog Valley is immersed in nature and history. The area is a world away from traffic, streetlights, and obligations. The rural neighborhoods flank the Ocklawaha River in the Ocala National Forest.

Meet your host

Superhost
542 reviews
4.87 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Onsite hair • makeup
Hi Friends! I was born on the Withlacochee River in the Sunshine State. My mama dreamt of raising her kids in her childhood home of Hawaii, so off we went for a magical childhood between the 2 states until Florida reclaimed me for good. My llittle family lives in the Ocala National Forest. We treasure all that Florida's outdoor living has to offer. I am a vintage enthusiast and miss the REAL Florida dearly. I'm your swamp sister & Florida Ma'am. Check out all 3 of my Ocala Natl Forest stays!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Exterior security cameras on property
Smoke alarm