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DAYCATION: ENCHANTED OAKS FARM AND LAKEHOUSE
Glamping In The Great Outdoors By Danielle Veenstra
Camping doesn’t have to mean “roughing it,” as this ideal spot not far from Ocala proves.
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eatured on the billboards of Times Square for American Eagle, inside cozy cabin coffee table books, and on thousands of Pinterest boards, a gorgeous glamping site in Ocala has been making a huge impact. At a time where confined spaces present more dangers than ever before, Enchanted Oaks Farm and Lakehouse gives people an opportunity to connect with nature and with each other without worries—or a tent. The property hosts three small triangular cabins, a treehouse, two mini cabins, two farmhouse apartments, and a floating cabin on the lake. All spaces are air-conditioned except for
OCALA’S GOOD LIFE retirement redefined
the cabin on the lake, making “camping” in Florida 100-degrees easier. STEPPING INTO THE TINY CABIN, filtered outdoor light from its transparent siding reveals a tidy and cozy bedroom. A queen bed fills half the room with enough space left over for two people to stand side-by-side but not much else. For extra room, the transparent siding can be lifted open to the outdoors, creating a perfect breakfast patio or an after-dinner dance floor. However, if tiny living is too tiny, the
