Rural Retreat! Florida Cottage w/ Screened Patio

Embark on a unique getaway at this quiet cottage in Fruit Cove, FL! This 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental offers forested surroundings and a cozy interior fully equipped for your stay. You can sit on the back porch and view the aviary, where you can see Mandarin Ducks and Golden Pheasants. Spend days relaxing in nearby parks, boating on the St John's River, or day-tripping to the beach, before returning to unwind on the screened porch. What are you waiting for? Book today! -- THE PROPERTY -- Pets Welcome w/ Fee | 1.47-Acre Property | Forested Surroundings | 'Whispering Pines' Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play OUTDOOR SPACE: Screened patio, rocking chairs, 4 men's bikes, 3 women’s bikes, 4 children’s bikes, burley bike trailer INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, DVD player, 4-person dining table, books, board games, tanks w/ South American dart frogs & turtles KITCHEN: Stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator w/ ice maker, dishware/flatware, Keurig Duo single-serve/drip coffee maker, complimentary coffee grounds/pods provided, blender GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heating, hair dryer, iron/board, laundry detergent, crib, high chair ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 1 small step to enter, 1 bedroom on 1st floor FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-stay), 7 exterior security cameras (facing driveway) PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles, 12' height max), RV/trailer parking allowed -- THE LOCATION -- OPT OUTSIDE: Alpine Groves Park (2 miles), Mandarin Park (6 miles), Riverfront Park (7 miles), Walter Jones Historic Park (8 miles), Veterans Park (10 miles), Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina (12 miles), Black Creek Park and Trail (21 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Magnolia Acres Farm Equestrian Boutique - St. Johns Florida (4 miles), Jacksonville Naval Air Station (17 miles), St. Augustine Wild Reserve (19 miles) DAY TRIPS: Jacksonville (27 miles), St. Augustine (31 miles), Daytona Beach (80 miles), Daytona International Speedway (82 miles) AIRPORT: Jacksonville International Airport (40 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $5 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The 2-story property requires 1 small step to enter and an internal staircase to access 2 bedrooms - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 7 exterior security cameras: 3 cameras are at the driveway facing the driveway and driveway entrance, 1 camera is by the garage facing the driveway, 1 camera is a doorbell camera on the front door facing the front outdoor entry, and 2 cameras are inside the exterior aviary facing away from the porch and house to monitor the birds. The Google screen inside is available for guests' use to view the feed from the garage and doorbell cameras. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when the devices detect motion