Our Father's Haven Bed and Breakfast

  • Inn Details

    Our Father’s Haven, a recently constructed bed and breakfast, is located adjacent to the Croom area of the Withlacoochee State Forest just east of the entrance to the Hog Island Recreation Area. The twenty acre complex includes four generous six hundred square foot guest suites, the owners’ residence, a twelve stall barn, guest laundry and a recreation room with table tennis, pool table, games, books and movies. The main building has an enormous screened porch with hand made cypress rocking chairs that invite one to quietly read, relax, and enjoy the splendor of the forest and watch for wild turkeys and an occasional deer. Each of the non-smoking guest suites is decorated for down-home comfort as well as amenities, including a wet bar, pantry, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, satellite TV, video/DVD and a welcome basket filled with snacks. Each morning guests enjoy a home-cooked hot country breakfast that may include fresh fruit, homemade bread or muffins, eggs, pancakes, sausage or bacon, and breakfast casseroles with all the fixin’s. Our Father’s Haven pampers equine guests by providing well ventilated stalls, large pastures with plenty of grazing, ample room for horse trailers and adjacent forest horse trails. “Our goal is to provide a haven where guests are able to relax and rest or enjoy the activities offered by the State Forest and surrounding area.” Guests are invited to make use of our complimentary canoe on the river and bicycles for nearby Rails for Trails.” The innkeepers ensure a quiet and peaceful atmosphere for guests by welcoming guests over 18 years of age. “Our guests leave refreshed and relaxed and make plans to visit again.”


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    We stay busy keeping our bed and breakfast in impeccable condition as well as keeping our horses and dogs in the manner to which they have become accustomed. We awaken each day feeling blessed to live in this amazing place and being able to serve others.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Other Pets: 5 horses


    Features

    Type:

    • Guest Ranch

    • Country Inn

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Other

    Property Noted For:

    • Christian atmosphere

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Microwave

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Complementary canoe

    • Complementary bicycles with helmets

  • Summer Special

    6/1/2012 - 9/30/2012

    TWO GUESTS, TWO NIGHTS $169.00 plus tax EXTEND YOUR VISIT FOR $84.50 per night After a good night's sleep our guests start each day with early morning coffee and a full hot country breakfast. (Included) Then they may relax or enjoy the Withlacoochee State Forest, "One of the 10 coolest places in North America" for hiking, nature walks, birding, biking and picnics. One may also kayak or canoe the Withlacoochee River. We even transport the canoe to and from the river for our guests. Some of our guests prefer to enjoy a good book while rocking in our hand-made cypress rocking chairs on our enormous screened porch. Come to the forest, decompress, relax and be refreshed. NEW! Visit our website to check availablility and request reservations.

  • Sonshine Suite

    Maximum Capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $129/$89

    Withlacoochee Suite

    Maximum Capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $129/$89

    Croom Suite

    Maximum Capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $129/$89

    Happy Trails Suite

    Maximum Capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $129/$89

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3:00 PM    Check Out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum Stay: Minimum two day stay on holiday weekends

    • Deposit Amount Required: Reservation secured with credit card

    • Cancellations: There is a $25.00 fee for cancellation up to 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival. One night's lodging per reserved suite will be charged for cancellation within 72 hours of scheduled arrival. Important note: Seven (7) days advanced cancellation required on holidays, weekends or when multiple rooms are reserved.

    • Open All Year Round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: N

    • Children Allowed: Guests 18 and older please

    • Suitable For Children: No

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • AAA
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: hot country

    • Time Served: Two seatings as required

    • Serving Location: Dining Room


    Signature Dish

    Home-made Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes
    This is our most requested breakfast. These delicious, light, fluffy pancakes are served fresh off the griddle with butter and a choice of warm real 100% pure Vermont maple syrup or warm blueberry syrup. The panckes are usually accompanied by piping hot coffee or tea, orange juice, fruit, scrambled eggs, crisp bacon or turkey sausage. We have never had a guest leave or breakfast table hungry!


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • As required

  • Location Type

    • Forest

    • Countryside

    • Ranch

    • Small town


    City

    • Bushnell

    • Distance to city: 8 miles

    • Directions to property:
      10 Minutes From I-75 Exit 309 45 Minutes north of Tampa. 30 minutes from Florida's Turnpike Exit 296 1 hour from Orlando


    Airport

    • Tampa, FL (TPA) 50 miles

    • Directions to property:
      SR 275 east to I-75 North 60 miles to Exit 309, County Road (CR) 476B. CR 476b North to CR 476, CR 476 West to CR 635. CR 635 which becomes SW 90 Ave. Follow to 7920 SW 90 Ave.


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Aquarium

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Tampa Attractions

    • Horse Shows

    • Dade Battlefield

    • Orlando Attractions

    • Florida National Cemetery

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Equestrian Trails

    • Guided equestrian trail rides nearby

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Table Tennis

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    Write A Review

    Great anniversary getaway!

    • Stayed On: 1 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 1/28/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    We had a wonderful, but all too brief stay at OFH to celebrate our anniversary. Gary and Joanne... Read more...


    A most welcome retreat

    • Stayed On: 5 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 5/11/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    I took my Arabian mare Rain to OFH B&B for a couple day get away. The property is gorgeous and... Read more...


    Refreshing:)

    • Stayed On: 4 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 4/21/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    My friends and I were the very first guests when Our Father's Haven opened. We go back every year... Read more...


    A wonderful experience

    • Stayed On: 4 / 2011
    • Reviewed On: 4/21/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    My sister and I take our horses to OFH and Gary and Joanne treat us and the horses to the best care... Read more...


    "my dad's 70 th Birthday"

    • Stayed On: 11 / 2010
    • Reviewed On: 11/12/2010

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    I just want to say that last weekend was our third time at the B&B and it was wonderful! Gary... Read more...


  • Innkeeper(s)Gary and Joanne Macintosh
  • EmailContact Innkeeper
  • Phone +-352-7937920
  • Address 7920 S.W. 90th Avenue
    Bushnell, FL 33513
    USA
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