Nature Lover’s Vacation Rental

10/20/2026

📣This week‼️ Stay alert on trails and throughout the forest, including roads. Wildlife may be stirring more than usual.

The United States Navy has announced a new round of live and inert bombing exercises scheduled to take place at the Pinecastle Range Complex inside the Ocala National Forest this week.

10/17/2026

Are you feeling the cooler weather? Get out and enjoy it while you can! Book a stay or simply go out and play… Text: “Cottage” for a link to book with us today.

10/11/2026

Looking forward to cooler weather now that it’s October 🍁🎃🔥 Check out your favorite dates and bring the hot dogs and marshmallows!

10/02/2026

FYI… we occasionally welcome the sounds of freedom. 🇺🇸

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PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE -- NAVY TRAINING WITH INERT BOMBING AT PINECASTLE RANGE COMPLEX (OCALA NF) STARTING OCTOBER 5:
U.S. Navy training schedules indicate that bombing (with INERT ordnance) will take place at the Pinecastle Range Complex, located on the Ocala National Forest.
Please note the scheduled training (bombing) date/time and follow public safety guidance listed below:

Oct. 5, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
5-6:30 p.m.

Oct. 6, 9:15 – 11 a.m.
2-3:30 p.m.

Oct. 7, 9:15 – 11 a.m.
4:30 -6 p.m.

Oct. 8, 9:15 – 11 a.m.
2-3:30 p.m.

BE ADVISED:
* Do not enter the expanded safety perimeter around the Pinecastle Range Complex during announced training operations. This includes by foot, bike and any vehicle.
* Use extra caution when driving through the Ocala National Forest and surrounding areas. Be aware of startled wildlife, temporarily displaced by military training activities. Secure any items around your residence which may attract wildlife. Always be mindful of larger animals, including black bears, and practice "BearWise" measures. http://myfwc.com/wildlife.../managed/bear/wise/neighborhood/
* Submit Pinecastle-related "Noise Complaints" via email: [email protected].
For more about the Ocala National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/florida

09/27/2026

Birds & Butterflies… Deer & the occasional Bear. What have you caught on camera while staying with us? Post your pictures in the comments below.

09/20/2026

We now offer Starlink!
Book your dates with us for fall and winter now… Weekly and monthly discounts are built-in to your pricing. Snowbirds welcome!!!

Nature Lovers Cottage Ocala N’tl Forest

09/11/2026

08/31/2026

Hi friends…

Help us help one of our local communities with a vote. Details include recognition across the U.S. rural farming communities and funding to help make the market “The” place to visit when in our area.

PALATKA, WE NEED YOUR VOTE! 🌱

The Palatka Farmers Market is officially in the running for the 2026 America’s Farmers Market Celebration™ — and we want to show them just how much our community loves its market!

Every market day, the courthouse lawn fills with local makers, growers, food vendors, families, music, activities, and the people who make Putnam County feel like home. ❤️

Now, you can help us put Palatka on the map nationally!

🏆 The top market in the country will receive $2,500 to put right back into the market — helping us continue to grow, improve, and create even more for our vendors and community.

Voting is EASY:
🍊 Click the link below
🌱 Vote for the Palatka Farmers Market
📲 Then SHARE this post and tell your friends & family to vote too!

Voting ends September 30, so let’s see what Palatka can do. 💪

🔗 VOTE HERE: https://markets.farmland.org/markets/309405
Let’s bring this one home, Palatka! 🍊🌱

08/22/2026

What is your favorite adventure?

08/16/2026

Labor Day weekend is still open! Book your dates now…

Nature Lover’s Cottage at Penner Pond, Ocala Forest/ Rodman Dam