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Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm

Saint James City vacation home with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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St James City, FL
  • Place, Phillips Community Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Islands
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the area

Saint James City

In Saint James City .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Koucky Gardens & Gallery and Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Matlacha Bridge and Griffen American Center for Haitian Art.

What's nearby

  • Phillips Community Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Museum of the Islands - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Koucky Gardens & Gallery - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Matlacha Bridge - 14 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪J&P Asian Fusion - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Lady Seafood Market & Bistro - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Rumrunners - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm

Moonshine Acres is located in the historic Saint James section of Pine Island. Our home is conveniently located near numerous marinas, restaurants, beaches, & shops. Although there are no beaches on Pine Island, numerous ones are very nearby.

If you enjoy peace and quiet, animals and agro-tourism, you will LOVE Moonshine Acres. And, we are committed to earning your 5 star rating!

Newly constructed building with inviting furniture....a little rustic, a little contemporary, and a little tropical!

The space:
Our home is located in the historic Saint James section of Pine Island. Numerous marinas, restaurants, art galleries, shops, boat tours, bird watching are within a very short drive [or even a walk!] An Olympic size, heated community pool and several tennis courts are less than 3 mile bike ride away. Sanibel, Captive, Boca Grande, and Cayo Costa Islands are easily accessed by boat or car. Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda are neighboring cities that offer great shopping and tourist areas. A visit to Matlacha, the "Art Coast" of Florida is a must-see for anyone visiting this tropical area. There are no public beaches on Pine Island itself. However, numerous, gorgeous beaches are accessible by car or boat. Ferries, water taxis, and tour boats are within walking distance of our home.

Guest access:
Guest have access to the home, pond area, and driveway area. Unfortunately, due to insurance restrictions and safety precautions, no access to the barn or the horses is permitted.

Interaction with guests:
I am at the barn almost daily and am glad to help in any manner. Please feel free to call, text me, or speak to me in person if you need anything. Otherwise, I will respect your privacy and will not interrupt your time.

Keep in mind that you will be living above a barn. Horses often talk and sleepwalk at night...!!!! Although tranquility abounds, once in awhile one of the horses will make noise.

As Moonshine Acres is an active boarding barn, other horse owners frequently come to the barn to interact with their horse. Please don't be alarmed if some else is in the barn.

Also, our barn cats, Butters (fat white cat) and Reese (tortoise colored) will try to seduce you into feeding them or letting them in the apartment.....Please don't as they are well fed and other future guests may be allergic. Thanks for understanding!

Other things to note:
Moonshine Acres is completely fenced and an electric, locked gate and security lights provide added security for our guests.

There are 2 bicycles [male & female] available for your use.

Feel free to feed the ducks, turtles, and fish with the food that is secured in a black trunk located near the gate to the bridge. Kindly secure the locks on the trunk once you have given them a handful of food.

There is a small apartment located across the pond from you. It is occupied by a state park ranger that is happy to give you any info you need on Cayo Costa. His name is Matt and his dog is Gunner!

My husband and I live just one mile away. We are committed to earning your 5 star rating so if you need ANYTHING, please contact us directly. Thanks!

Rosemary Arway
Art Arway

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: NOT IN HOUSE but area away from home provided

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No FIRE of any kind is permitted - including candles, smoking, barbeques, bonfires. Smoking area is about 50 ft from apt.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There are 2 decks, baby gate, PackNPlay available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
NOT IN HOUSE but area away from home provided

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.3 mi (56-min drive) away from the Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm to downtown Saint James City?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi away from Saint James City.

Moonshine Acres Tropical Horse Farm Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Miami lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Kelly P.

Great interior!

We loved the inside of this property. It was very clean and had everything my family of 4 needed to be comfortable. However, through no fault of the owner, the property does have no-see-ums that bite and leave lasting itchiness for days. It will not be a problem unless you plan on hanging around outside, which is where my kids wanted to be - so I had to be too. I itched for days and it was pretty uncomfortable for my little kids to deal with the bites. Interior was wonderful, the cookies left for us thoughtful, and perfectly clean = 5 stars. But two weeks later, my kids still have the scabs from itching their bites. Worth renting if you don't plan to hang out outside on the property though!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

John C.

Nice home, clean and well-maintained above sand gnat city

We really did enjoy staying in the home. It was nice on the inside and clean with new appliances and a fair price. However, there are a few things to be aware of before you decide to stay here. First off, the sand gnats are bad. I am still itching 2 days afterward. The horses below only whinnied a few times which did not bother us and was expect. But, they were constantly stomping or knocking in their stalls day and night the entire time of our visit making it difficult to stay asleep. Also, the mattress in the master bedroom was the softest I have ever stayed on and woke up with a sore back. The manager of horses was very friendly though and let my daughter in to pet the horses several times. At the end of the day, we wouldn't stay here again because of the dense concentration of sand gnats on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Very charming and welcoming!

We loved our stay at Moonshine Acres and wish we could've stayed longer! We knew we would love it the minute we pulled into the property. Once inside everything is beautifully decorated and immaculate. We were very comfortable and relaxed while there. Everything you need is already there. Enjoyed seeing the horses graze and morning coffee on the porch. Rosemary the owner lives nearby and is available for whatever you need. We definitely plan to return someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017