Wauchula, Florida
After over a year of renovations necessitated by Hurricane Ian, the Peace River Valley Ranch is better than ever and ready to welcome guests again! Almost everything is new and upgraded, from furnishings to the internet. Please see our new photos, taken in December 2023.
PLEASE NOTE: We plan to elevate our Lodge Building in the Spring of 2024 so it will be unavailable for rental from approximately April 15-July 31. This will reduce our sleeping capacity from 16 to 8 during this period and our daily rate will be reduced to $750 plus fees and taxes.
The Peace River Valley Ranch offers over a square mile of 'Old Florida' property for you to explore and over two miles of frontage on the Peace River. There are miles of well-maintained trails to walk, bike or drive on. Two canoes and two kayaks are available for your use, all included in the rental rate. We own the land on both sides of the Peace River, adding to the sense of privacy.
When you enter through the front gate, you will pass our 'Jeep Dock' where we keep our vehicles, and then our barn and event area with ten picnic tables under a covered pavilion.
RIVER HOUSE
Down the road about a mile is the 'River House' located directly on the Peace River. It has been freshly renovated and completely refurnished after being damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022. It has two bedrooms with king beds and an open loft above the living room with two twin beds, two screen porches, an expansive deck looking over the river and a new fire pit. The River House is comfortably furnished with a large sectional couch in the living room, a new 85" TV and a Sonos sound system. Star Link internet has replaced the old radio-based system and it provides a level of service that just wasn't possible before in our remote location. The large kitchen has granite counter-tops, a large island, and new appliances, including an induction range, microwave with convection, and a refrigerator that makes craft ice. Both bedrooms feature king beds with memory foam mattresses. There are two restrooms, each with a shower. There is also a claw foot tub in the back screen porch, along with a pedestal sink. There is a new Weber Genesis gas grill on the upper deck.
BACK CABIN
Our "Back Cabin" is located directly behind the River House and it will accommodate two guests in a king bed. This building was greatly improved after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and it now has a large screen porch out back, central air-conditioning and a luxurious shower. It is has a 65-inch TV, a small refrigerator and a coffee maker. It is on the same Wi-Fi network as the River House.
LODGE
The 'Lodge' is located about 1/4 mile from the River House. It has four bedrooms and sleeps eight. Each bedroom is equipped with its own restroom and a small screen porch with a claw-foot tub facing into the woods. The Lodge was also renovated and refurnished after Hurricane Ian in 2022. It no longer has a pool table, and instead it has been transformed into a comfortable living room with a small but functional kitchen and a 54" round dining table. Like the River House, it also has a large sectional couch, an 85-inch TV, and a Sonos sound system. A second Star Link internet system serves the Lodge and provides good service (not quite as fast as at the River House due to more tree cover, but much better than before). All bedrooms have been refurnished as well. The bedrooms at either end have King Beds and the bedrooms adjacent to the living room now have full beds rather than twins (two full beds in each room). The full beds are much more comfortable for adults. All beds have memory foam mattresses. All bedrooms have window unit AC's except for one of the King bedrooms, which is served by a mini-split system. The living room is served by a central AC system.
There is no additional rental charge for the use of the Original Cabin or the Lodge--only the cleaning fee varies.
We also have an area for gatherings of up to 25 people near the barn with a covered pavilion with picnic tables underneath. We have hosted quite a few weddings and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss having yours here. An event fee applies to any gatherings of over sixteen (16) people, and all groups are limited to twenty-five (25) people. To protect our property's trails and grounds, size limits are further reduced to twenty (20) people during the rainy season (June-September). Only 16 guests may stay overnight.
We only rent to a single party at a time. You will have exclusive use of The Peace River Valley Ranch during your stay--if your party is smaller than 16, our other accommodations will be left vacant.
Please note NO HUNTING IS ALLOWED. We are located approximately one hour and fifteen minutes from Disney World and about one hour and forty-five minutes from Downtown Orlando.
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I’m not sure we can give a review that really does this place and the owners justice. We had this trip on the books for a couple of years and even when it was flooded and the owner had to rehab everything- he kept us on the books and stayed in communication as the the readiness of the property. We had stayed at this property many times before but it’s been redone a few times and it keeps getting better and better. The owner has thought through all the details to make the property perfect for getting away/adventure. Four wheeling trails, firing range, kayaking and basically any outdoor adventure you want is what this place provides. The inside of the Riverhouse, Cabin and Lodge are very comfortably furnished and have all the accessories that a group needs. If this was my property, I’d probably keep it all to myself. We feel lucky that the owners make it available for rent. With all the available beds on the property, you’re getting the equivalent of holiday inn pricing per person and a Four Seasons value of experiences. I don’t like leaving reviews but this place deserves the time to write one. As reference for groups thinking of booking— Our group had 13 adults and 2 small kids staying on the property and another 2 families with kids visit during the day a couple of times. Plenty of room.
Owner was very accommodating.
This property is beautiful. The River House's view was beautiful. Stars in the sky were a massive plus, with little light pollution, in the open area by the River House. I think the only disappointing part of this property was that my family and I intended to use the picnic tables area at the event location, and it had an outhouse-style bathroom, which ideally is good compared to the woods. However, it appeared to have not been cleaned for an unknown time. It was filled with dirt and spiders. All in all the place was great! I am a local to the area and even I loved this place. My out-of-state family continue to talk about how beautiful it was there.
We loved this property. Can’t wait to come back.
We are repeats, and every time we go it’s just as enjoyable as the first “wow”. There’s so much to do, or nothing to do making it a true vacation! It is quickly becoming an annual tradition for us. Beautiful property. Always great communication from the owner. Thanks again!
It far exceeded our expectations. Our family had plenty to and we were all able eat the same table and sit around the same fire. We had everything we needed.
Our family & friends fell in love with this property 6 years ago! It is now a big part of our spring break memories. It is a true paradise for all ages to enjoy a slice of old Florida. We saw lots of wildlife, enjoyed biking & hiking the trails & roads, played & paddled the river, and found more sharks teeth. Thank you again for offering your home & property to rentals!! Truly a magical place in Florida!
Beautiful property! We had our daughter’s rustic themed wedding on site by the beautiful Peace River. The entire property lends an air of peacefulness and relaxation. We can’t wait to come back without a major event to fully enjoy all that this ranch has to offer!
Wow, what an awesome property! Our group ranged in ages 1-45 and we all had an amazing time. It was the perfect place to get away and rest, but still have some adventures too. Charles was great with communicating and everything essential and more was included with the property. All of us had such a good time playing in the river, looking for sharks teeth, cooking meals, and just relaxing enjoying the property and each other’s company. Definitely want to come back.
We have stayed here several times now, and it is always a great time with family and friends in this one-of-a-kind natural setting.
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