Nestled in the scenic Alva Oaks community, The Owlâs Nest is your charming escape with all the farmhouse feelsâminus the barn chores! Our 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home, complete with a cozy game room, offers a peaceful "FARM-ish" vibe. Thatâs right, all the charm of a farm without having to milk a cow at dawn!
About the Property:
Decked out in farmhouse style (without a single tractor in sight), The Owlâs Nest is surrounded by serene oaks and lovely water views. Youâre about to experience the beauty of rural Florida without worrying about getting hay in your shoes. You might spot owls, red robins, blue jays, or maybe even a bobcat, bear, or alligatorâbut no worries, they donât expect you to feed them!
Bedrooms: Two comfy bedrooms, perfect for sinking into after a day of rural-ish adventure (or some serious lounging).
Game Room: Featuring darts, ring toss, and Klaskânope, itâs not a fancy farm tool, itâs a wildly fun game youâll get hooked on!
Outdoor Spaces: Sip your morning coffee (or evening cocktail, we donât judge) on the screened front porch or the open back porch, while soaking in the calm of nature.
Wi-Fi: Yes, even in our FARM-ish retreat, weâve got you covered with Starlink internet, so you can Instagram your ârusticâ stay to your heartâs content.
Amenities:
Convection Cooktop: Heats up faster than a farm bonfire! Just remember not to block the drawer underneathâit needs to breathe too, kind of like the cows that arenât here.
Reverse Osmosis Water System: No need to buy bottled water! Weâve got fresh, purified water straight from the kitchen tap, and the ice makerâs hooked up tooâchilled, filtered hydration at its best.
Washer/Dryer: Tucked away in the living room closet, ready to tackle any post-adventure laundry (because rolling in the non-existent hay can be messy).
Smart TVs: Forget the cable, log into your favorite streaming service, because binge-watching in a farmhouse is basically self-care.
Family-Friendly and Pet-Friendly:
This FARM-ish retreat is 100% family-friendly and perfect for kids who want to experience the great outdoors without actual farm labor. We also welcome dogs up to 20 lbs (with a pet deposit)âsorry, no cats allowed, we don't want them conspiring with the owls.
Nearby Activities:
Beaches: Who says you canât have farm life and beach life? Drive 40-50 minutes west, and youâll hit some of Southwest Floridaâs best beaches like Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island. Just donât bring the hay balesâsandcastles only!
Local Trails: Explore walking and biking trails nearby for a scenic experience that doesnât require plowing.
Dining & Shopping: Skip the barnyard breakfast and head to Alva Diner for their broasted chicken (trust us, youâll thank us). Or swing by 31 Produce / Crack Shack Cafe for fresh local produceâbecause buying local doesnât have to mean growing it yourself. If shopping is your cardio, hit up Coconut Point Mall or Miromar Outlets for a little retail therapy.
Local Attractions:
Babcock Ranch: Just a short drive away, this eco-friendly community offers outdoor adventures and wildlife experiences. No mucking out stables required!
Southwest Florida Attractions: Donât miss the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, where you can geek out on history and innovation, or the Naples Zoo, where the wild animals are behind fences (where they belong). Feeling daring? Hop on an airboat for a thrilling ride through the Evergladesâyou might see some gators that prefer their swamp to your cozy farmhouse.
Important Notes:
Parking: Park in the shelled parking area in front of the house. And please, no parking on the grassâitâs FARM-ish, not a pasture.
Septic System: Only flush toilet paper. Anything else, and youâll be giving the septic system more work than it signed up for. Weâve got sanitary bags to help with that!
Bugs: Itâs Floridaâif you leave doors open, youâll have more guests than you bargained for. Shut the doors, and all the critters will stay outside where they belong.
Smoking: Smoke outside, not insideâunless youâre into hefty fines. The animals already get cranky with secondhand smoke.
Final Thoughts:
At The Owlâs Nest, youâll get all the farmhouse charm without any of the farm duties. So, kick back, relax, and enjoy the best of Southwest Floridaâfrom its beaches and shopping to the peaceful nature at your doorstep. Whether you're sipping coffee on the porch, challenging your family to Klask, or just soaking in the FARM-ish vibes, we hope your stay is full of laughter, relaxation, and zero livestock encounters.
We can't wait to welcome you to our charming FARM-ish retreat!