246 Acre North Florida Ranch Retreat, 8 Beds, River Access & Fire Pit

OVERVIEW
River and Roots Ranch is a private 246-acre ranch property offering a fully furnished 4 bedroom, 3-bathroom ranch house with expansive outdoor spaces, a stocked fishing pond, resident horses, and panoramic countryside views. Perfect for families, friend groups, and small retreats looking for a genuine ranch experience.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms — sleeps 12 comfortably
• 246 private acres — entire property exclusively yours
• Open-concept chef quality kitchen with bar seating
• Covered porch and outdoor dining with west facing views
• Fire pit area with complimentary firewood
• 1.2 miles of river frontage for fishing and boating
• Resident horses — visit and interact daily
• Smart lock self check-in
• High-speed WiFi (remote-work friendly)
• Washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, grill

BEDROOMS
• Primary: King bed, master bath, expansive closets
• Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, dedicated bath
• Bedroom 3:Queen size bed, dedicated bath
• Sleeping loft

OUTDOOR SPACES
The property features a covered front porch, back patio, fire pit area, riverfront acces, hiking trails. 246 acres provide complete privacy with no visible neighbors. The night sky here is stunning — minimal light pollution makes for incredible stargazing.

ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTY
• Fishing (catch-and-release, basic gear provided)
• Horseback viewing and interaction
• Hiking/walking trails on property
• Stargazing
• Fire pit evenings
• Bird watching and wildlife viewing
• Seasonal: hunting and wedding packages

LOCATION & AREA
Located 30 minutes from Jacksonville Airport. 15 minutes to the grocery store, and the amazing Okefenokee swamp and Oscelola Wildlife The property is accessed via highway and a short gravel road.

IDEAL FOR
• Family vacations (kid-friendly with space to roam)
• Multi-family gatherings
• Friend group getaways (bachelor/bachelorette-friendly)
• Couples retreats
• Remote workers needing a change of scenery
• Small group retreats (yoga, corporate, creative)

BOOKING NOTES
• Check-in: 3:00 PM | Check-out: 11:00 AM
• Minimum stay: 2 nights, 3 nights for holidays/peak
• Pets: Welcome with approval + fee (leash required near livestock)
• Events: Weddings and retreats available
• Digital guidebook provided with gate codes, property map, and local recommendations