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Wake up at an Animal Sanctuary!

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· Keystone Heights, Putnam, Florida

20 acres hosted by Elaine W.

2 lodging sites · 4 RV/tent sites · 2 RV sites · 1 tent site

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Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Rooterville is a nonprofit home to over 100 rescued farm animals of all types, THEY make it an amazing place to visit! When you stay with us, you are welcome to explore the sanctuary and interact with the animals. The only place off limits is our cow/horse pasture. But you can book a cow cuddle if you'd like to go in and interact with the cows, especially the Highland cow. It is a wonderful experience for the cow lovers. Come on out to the country for the experience of a lifetime interacting with sweet farm animals in luxury accommodations or bring your own RV or a tent and "rough" it in your choice of spots on our beautiful 20 acre property surrounded by lots of amazing wild creatures of all sorts and our friendly animal ambassadors. We have butterfly gardens and we're surrounded by natural woodlands in a convenient yet private and peaceful setting. Maybe you'll spot a bald eagle getting a meal from our ponds! There's so much to see and enjoy right here at the sanctuary, we have over 100 rescued animals who can't wait to meet you and maybe bum a snack from you too. If you get bored, there is plenty to do nearby: Goldhead Park, a paved Bike Trail, Jacksonville, St Augustine, High Springs, Ocala and Gainesville are all within an hour's drive. Melrose is quaint and rural. We don't rush here. Except at feeding time! You'll get to experience that too if you get out early enough. We can't wait to meet you! You'll come as a guest and leave as a friend! No smoking in our units, no pets due to our animals and our Anatolian guard dogs who will love you but not a pooch they don't know. CAMPERS & RV's, NO ADMITTANCE TO THE PROPERTY FOR BOOK-IN AFTER 10PM WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION, please be considerate of the owner and others here trying to sleep! You are welcome to come and go as you please after you are here of course. Campers and RV's especially will need to be considerate of other guests on the property when setting up that late in the evening. We have space in the front of the property to boondock for late campers' arrival and we'll get you into the sanctuary and set up in the AM if you get here late.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Forest

Lake

Field

Wetlands

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17 ratings · 13 reviews

Jon I.recommends

October 29, 2024

RV Farm Experience with Pond View

Elaine and crew were fantastic hosts as were Rocky and Bear who greeted us and followed us on many adventures around the farm.

Jeannine S.recommends

May 30, 2024

Covered Wagon Glamping Family Unit

Animal lover getaway *****

Staying at Rooterville Sanctuary was so inspirational. The animals are so happy and showed us so much love. We got up close and personal with Tinsel the biggest cow I’ve ever seen plus pigs, horses, other cows, ducks, turkeys and more. The wagon was very comfortable and welcoming, AC worked great. 10/10! Thank you Elaine!

Hope D.recommends

May 9, 2024

Covered Wagon Glamping for 2

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the animal sanctuary!! Pigs, goats, cows, ducks, peacocks, turkeys, horses, dogs & cats roaming freely. If you love animals and want a unique experience, you should go and stay in one of the covered wagons (adorable). We stopped through on our way from Atlanta to Orlando and stayed one night. My only complaint was the smell of the water (strong sulphur) so much so that I didn’t want to shower and actually just washed up with bottled water (ha!) Elaine was very sweet and accommodating.

Joshua O.recommends

February 26, 2024

Tent Camp or Boondock

Nice area next to a small pond. You are up against the fence line where the cows are. During the day there are pigs around the area. They tend to stay away from the tents but will come up if you call them. At night they are all back behind the fence. There are two watch dogs that are super nice. Great little place to camp.

Diane B.recommends

February 7, 2024

Covered Wagon Glamping Family Unit

Extraordinary!

We loved our overnight stay in the covered wagon! The amenities and details inside were simply exceptional! The property is absolutely beautiful; the animals were delightful, and Elaine is a fabulous host! Would definitely visit again! BRAVO

Mary B.recommends

January 31, 2024

Covered Wagon Glamping for 2

Cutest wagon cabin ever! The animals were all friendly and cute. Elaine was amazing and helped us with anything we needed, and she gave us lots of treats to give to the animals. We had an awesome time!!

Location

Keystone Heights, Putnam, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Seminole, Timucua, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking