Hiking and Biking
Sandwiched between Seminole State Forest and the Lower Wekiva River Preserve, your cottage is the ideal jumping off point for short or long hikes and bike rides. Here are a few.
Choose your path, based on preferred terrain and distance. (details provided @ check-in). If you would like to drive into the Forest to get an overview and pick a shaded starting spot, we suggest you call for a Day Pass in advance (352 360 6675). You will receive a gate combination. There is a $3 per person fee for day use, regardless whether you call for the Pass.
Map of Seminole State Forest
https://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/40668/874528/seminole_20180410.pdf
Seminole State Forest
41238 Royal Trails Rd Choose your path, based on preferred terrain and distance. (details provided @ check-in). If you would like to drive into the Forest to get an overview and pick a shaded starting spot, we suggest you call for a Day Pass in advance (352 360 6675). You will receive a gate combination. There is a $3 per person fee for day use, regardless whether you call for the Pass.
Map of Seminole State Forest
https://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/40668/874528/seminole_20180410.pdf
A 3-mile round trip hike from your cottage door, just follow Nova Drive up to Wekiva Park Drive and turn left. In less than a mile, the road brings you to both Katie's landing and the Lower Wekiva River Preserve Trailhead. https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/launch-katies-landing
Wekiva Park Drive
Wekiva Park DriveA 3-mile round trip hike from your cottage door, just follow Nova Drive up to Wekiva Park Drive and turn left. In less than a mile, the road brings you to both Katie's landing and the Lower Wekiva River Preserve Trailhead. https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/launch-katies-landing
From this nearby Trailhead, you can go offroad into Markham Woods, or take a trip on a paved bike path up to International Drive and Lake Mary, browsing the restaurants and businesses along the way. https://www.google.com/maps/place/8000+Markham+Rd/@28.7918744,-81.4003157,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88e70cde668d3941:0x7f877a09ecf38463!4b1!8m2!3d28.7918337!4d-81.3883174
Seminole Wekiva Trail - Markham Woods Trailhead
8515 Markham RdFrom this nearby Trailhead, you can go offroad into Markham Woods, or take a trip on a paved bike path up to International Drive and Lake Mary, browsing the restaurants and businesses along the way. https://www.google.com/maps/place/8000+Markham+Rd/@28.7918744,-81.4003157,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x88e70cde668d3941:0x7f877a09ecf38463!4b1!8m2!3d28.7918337!4d-81.3883174
Favorite food within 10 miles
Here are some favorite places to get food within 10 miles of your cottage, recommended by guests and us too.
closest grocery, 4.1 miles on East S.R. 46 (10 minutes)
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Publix Super Market at Lake Forest
5240 W State Rd 46closest grocery, 4.1 miles on East S.R. 46 (10 minutes)
Great eat in or take out, 4.7 miles on East State Road 46 (10 minutes)
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Riverwalk Pizzeria - Lake Forest (SR 46)
5040 FL-46Great eat in or take out, 4.7 miles on East State Road 46 (10 minutes)
Yummy salads and tea bar. One of several excellent eateries in Colonial Town Center. 6.5 miles, 15 minutes on East SR 46 and International Drive. A quicker route down Markham Road off East SR 46 may keep you out of traffic.
Salata
1120 Townpark AveYummy salads and tea bar. One of several excellent eateries in Colonial Town Center. 6.5 miles, 15 minutes on East SR 46 and International Drive. A quicker route down Markham Road off East SR 46 may keep you out of traffic.
Recommended by guests! One of several excellent eateries in Colonial Towne Park. 6.4 miles (14 minutes)
The Vineyard Wine Company
1140 Townpark AveRecommended by guests! One of several excellent eateries in Colonial Towne Park. 6.4 miles (14 minutes)
Recommended by guests! Beautiful presentations, tasty sushi. at Colonial Towne Center. 5.6 miles (13 minutes)
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Amura
950 Market Promenade AveRecommended by guests! Beautiful presentations, tasty sushi. at Colonial Towne Center. 5.6 miles (13 minutes)
Our personal favorite, Italian food prepared with skill and love. Lovely service. 6.3 miles (16 minutes).
Chianti's Pizza & Pasta
685 Towne Center BlvdOur personal favorite, Italian food prepared with skill and love. Lovely service. 6.3 miles (16 minutes).
Don't miss this! Best desserts ever!! 6 miles, 15 minutes, right around the corner from Chianti's
Andy's Frozen Custard
4625 St Johns PkwyDon't miss this! Best desserts ever!! 6 miles, 15 minutes, right around the corner from Chianti's
German food and music in Historic Downtown Sanford. 9.2 miles, 20 minutes.
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Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café German Restaurant
201-205 E 1st StGerman food and music in Historic Downtown Sanford. 9.2 miles, 20 minutes.
Check their website deviantwolfebrewing.com for discounts and events. Excellent beer choices! 9.2 miles, 20 minutes. Walk around Historic Downtown Sanford from here.
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Deviant Wolfe Brewery
121 W 1st StCheck their website deviantwolfebrewing.com for discounts and events. Excellent beer choices! 9.2 miles, 20 minutes. Walk around Historic Downtown Sanford from here.
Lavender Icecream! A little goes a long way! 9.2 miles (20 minutes) in Historic Downtown Sanford.
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Wondermade
214 E 1st StLavender Icecream! A little goes a long way! 9.2 miles (20 minutes) in Historic Downtown Sanford.
Recommended by Guests! Belgian food, live music. Great after a long paddle! Part of Historic Downtown Sanford. 9.5 miles (20 minutes)
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Buster's Bistro
300 Sanford AveRecommended by Guests! Belgian food, live music. Great after a long paddle! Part of Historic Downtown Sanford. 9.5 miles (20 minutes)
Recommended by guests, the best food and ambiance, in Historic Downtown Sanford, fun to walk around and enjoy art/music while you're there.
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The District Eatery Tap & Barrel
112 W 2nd StRecommended by guests, the best food and ambiance, in Historic Downtown Sanford, fun to walk around and enjoy art/music while you're there.