Our rental is SO different from ALL others, we have learned it is only fair to all concerned that we lead with a couple general impressions.
Our cottage rental is centrally located within roughly 3-square miles of horse-ranch and farm acreage.... It happens so often we feel obliged to note upfront: Though a surprising number of people are anxious over such things, it is typically not until AFTER they have moved to Jupiter Farms they discover how VERY dark it is here at night. (Almost zero street lighting.)
In delightful contrast with most of South Florida, our nights are SO dark the stars are often crisply visible.
However, if your fear of darkness is related to safety: Lovely Jupiter Farms is one of the safest places you can live in South Florida.
As to the refuge entire: In that our 2+ acres is deeply nestled in roughly 4 acres of surrounding woodland, a wealth of old trees cause the property itself to be invisible to neighbors and surrounding roads.
And, as a final snap-preview, the refuge can guarantee upfront: Out of the thousands of rentals you may come across in your searches, odds are, this is the ONLY one where any evening you are sitting on your patio eating dinner, surrounded by the hum of dozens of pollinators finishing their day in your garden when, a strong clapping of wings causes you to look up. And there, a bit to your right and not 30 feet away, you watch a great blue heron, or a drenched anhinga—or any one of a dozen or more regional wading-birds—just gaining sky above the pond with her, or her children’s, dinner.
Finally, you may be disappointed to learn: By the very NATURE of a wildlife sanctuary, the hares, ducks, turtles, etc., who can be almost under foot at times, pretty-much rule the place. Plus, as creatures of genetic impulse, civilization has given them hard-learned reason to panic at the mere scent of a domestic animal. :(Thus over the years we have lost many a wonderful dog- or cat-lover to this animus between “wild” and “civil”.):
Those generalities made clear, we hope you will ask about such things as our unique plastic-, fluoride-, ammonia- and guaranteed bacteria-free, thrice-treated aquifer water. (Most tapwater in USA is variously polluted.) Or ask about our oversized parking area for your boat or camper (at mutually agreed-upon arrangement.) Or inquire about rent-adjusted work always available here at the refuge. Or ask to learn the secret route for walking or biking into luscious Riverbend park straight from your cottage door without driving 4 miles around to the main entrance. Etc., etc. Thanks for listening. Read More