Stay in a vintage 1970 Avion, cousin to the Airstream, within walking distance of Dillard Mill. We call our Avion, Sebastian. See its history below. Two clawfoot tubs await you for a relaxing hot bath or shower while absorbing the view and serenity of our farm. Enjoy your time on the private deck, fire up the grill, and finish the evening around your own campfire. Sleeps up to 4. For added privacy we offer self check-in. Pets, up to two, are welcome for an extra $50 per stay.

The space

The Sebastian has a Queen Bed + 2 Twin Beds. The half bath has a flushing toilet and sink with hot water. The deck has two tub/showers for a private bath with a view of the skyline and stars.

Sebastian's kitchen includes a sink with hot water, fridge, microwave, toaster oven, electric skillet, coffee maker along with dishes and utensils to help you enjoy your own home cooked meal. There is NO oven.

The Sebastian is in the well kept pasture. The location is shared with an Airstream, but they are spaced generously to provide a private, secluded feel. The Sebastian has a private deck with a view. Granite counter with bar stools and built in cutting board . The space has two AC units and electric space heater. We've included a TV with a small collection of DVDs for your entertainment. There is WiFi available on the property, but WiFi does NOT extend to the Sebastian.

History

This sleek 1970 Avion had quite the life before he settled here in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest. In 2012, a husband and wife by the name of Billy and Anais Yeager created a film set out to capture the soul of surfing in the 1960s and 70s. Billy, an eccentric filmmaker, strived to recreate the spirit, smells, and soul of surfing southern Brevard County during his teenage years. He recalled surfers catching waves and hanging out, eating fruit from trees and sleeping on the beach of Sebastian Inlet State Park.

The couple built a surf shack and spent three months filming and working out of Sebastian in Long Point Park, Florida. The end result was a 75-minute retro documentary appropriately titled, Sebastian Beach: One Fine Day, which showcased the surfing culture Billy experienced in his younger years. The film premiered at the New York Surf Film Festival, where it competed in the feature film category. The Sebastian was lucky enough to make it in the movie!

The previous owners of our farm had a father who lived in Sebastian, Florida. When the Avion went on sale and the history of Sebastian was discovered, they knew they had to have it. The couple integrated the beach theme, but also left some of the original elements as Billy and Anais had it, like the orange spaghetti lamp and 8-track player.

Guest access

Guests will have access to the 40 acres of land surrounding them. If you venture past the gates, watch out for the cows! There are two ponds on the premise. Enjoy the quarter-mile walk to the old Dillard Mill Store, displayed in museum fashion at the entrance of Dillard Mill State Historic Site. Tour the old grist mill in working form, fish for sunfish, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass at the Mill, and take memorable photos. Just across from our main entrance take the half-mile trail through Mark Twain National Forest and skip rocks on the Huzzah Creek! Park right next to your glamper. Arrive anytime after 4pm, just give us an eta to know when to expect you. We can usually accommodate an earlier check-in, just ask. And if your glamper is not ready upon your arrival, feel free to explore our farm, visit Dillard Mill or head down to the Huzzah while we make it ready for your stay. Self Check-In is always the norm for added privacy.

Interaction with guests

We may or may not be on the premise. We won't bother you except to wave or maybe say hello if you're out and about. Please feel free to approach us with questions, niceties, or needs.

Other things to note

While this space provides most utilities and amenities you'd find at your home, it is important to note is still a camping-style getaway. We do our best to treat the area, but you will encounter insects.

AT&T has limited cell phone reception in the area, Sprint is very spotty, and Verizon is pretty much unavailable for service. We provide the best free wifi available to help with communication back to the real world, but it is not as good as city wifi. The best wifi reception is near the Cottage/Main House.

We try and keep the area well maintained. You may see ATVs/tractors on our property and on the gravel road.

Pets are welcome for an extra $50 per stay. Please note our dogs may be on the property. They are friendly and well-behaved, although sometimes curious. Other guests may have no-leash pets as well. Please do not leave your pet unattended in the unit.

As weather can be unpredictable in cooler months please know that if temps drop into the 20's we may need to have you keep water running at a trickle at night or we may need to shut off water overnight during your stay. Thank you for understanding. We do provide space heaters for your comfort when needed.

A General Store is available for quick essentials like firewood.

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