Beach glamping near Arcadia

From fossil hunting to horseback riding, Arcadia delivers dream adventures year-round.

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United States
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Florida
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Arcadia

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Enchanted

1 site · Lodging184 acres · Port Charlotte, FL

This is an off grid tiny house located in a private quiet neighborhood. It’s suitable for a quiet person who is looking for a peaceful retreat for meditation and mindfulness. Be inspired by its charm and enchanting decor. Perhaps you might become inspired to finish that book you meant to write or that painting you wanted to finish. Maybe you just need some quiet time for a prayer in our meditation path/garden, or set your yoga mat under the big oak tree. Although is a quiet place, you are not far from great restaurants, beautiful beaches and malls! Be inspired by this lovely home and embrace its simplicity. It’s solar powered, has an indoor and outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen with a cooler, pots, pans, and utensils. The house has a room temperature shower, camping toilet,, towels, plant based soap and shampoo since the water is used to water the plants. There’s a solar generator and gas generator. Lots of ventilation, it has a sleeping loft and the living room space can easily be converted into a bedroom by combining the seating. Blankets, pillows are available but if you wish to bring your own, you are definitely welcome.. There will be a prayer/wish book and jar to set your intentions,, drawing pad, pencils, books to read, tv that can be connected to your iPhone. There’s also a tea/coffee station along with a small table and chair for you to sit, relax and enjoy your coffee while plugging your laptop/phone into a port provided. The outside will have a hammock, table and chairs with umbrella and another set in front of the house by the prayer garden. At the back of the house, there’s a small washing machine and a clothesline. In essence, it’s an upscale glamping!

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

The secluded beaches on the north side of the island can be reached by bike.

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Cayo Costa State Park

Dunedin, Florida

Beach glamping near Arcadia guide

Overview

Part of DeSoto County, Arcadia is set in the middle of Florida with the Peace River and Gulf Coast close by, so there’s plenty of splish-splashing fun for campers. Roll the campervan into a full-service, waterfront RV park; choose a glampsite or riverfront cabin with a firepit for making s’mores under the stars; or pitch a tent at an off-grid campsite for a more secluded getaway. No matter where you stay, be sure to check out Alafia River State Park for fishing, hiking, and yurt rentals. Known as “Aviation City” thanks to two nearby U.S. Army airfields built during World War I, Arcadia is rich in history and early 20th-century architecture to be seen before heading out into the wilds.

Where to go

Alafia River State Park

A reclaimed phosphate mine that’s now home to trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, Alafia River State Park features tent campsites, RV campgrounds, cabin rentals, and yurt rentals. Just make reservations online to ensure a spot during the busy months of June, July, and August. While here, kayak or canoe on the river while reeling in fish for dinner, or spend the day picnicking near the playground.

Peace River

Flowing adjacent to Arcadia, the 105-mile Peace River features fast-flowing water best for boating rather than swimming—a chartered airboat is a great way to explore. In August and September, though, water levels are lower and swimming is possible in shallower areas. The Northern Watershed area (known as Bone Valley) is a popular place for fossil digging, too. Find a waterfront campground nearby, and keep an eye out for alligators, turtles, and native birds.

Gulf Coast

Only an hour's drive west from Arcadia, the Gulf Coast is home to dozens of beaches where tepid waters make swimming, scuba diving, fishing, and strolling sandy shores enjoyable year-round. Abundant waterfront RV parks deliver easy access to the coastline for jet skiing and kayaking, too. These West Coast waves are smaller than those on the East Coast, so it’s an excellent spot to discover diverse marine life and search for seashell souvenirs.

When to go

Warm and balmy year-round, Arcadia is a hit no matter when campers come. Temperatures dip in winter (November until late February), but with an average high of 74°F in January, most find it warm enough to swim. Meanwhile, the peak of summer in July and August brings drizzly weather and temperatures up to 93°F. Most campers visit from February through May and October through December thanks to cooler weather that’s more manageable for outdoor activities.