# Tranquil Oaks Ranch

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- **Location:** Lakewood Ranch, Florida, United States
- **Price:** from $36.00/night
- **Rating:** 100% recommend (11 reviews)
- **Sites:** 1
- **Size:** 1 acre
- **Host:** Melissa C.

## Overview

Welcome to Tranquil Oaks near the Gulf Coast! Secluded camping only 5 minutes from Lake Manatee State Park. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, s'mores by the fire pit, and experience a slice of old Florida charm while being only 10 minutes from I-75 and 40 minutes from the world-renowned white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island.

Your site includes a large concrete patio with a picnic table, Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit. This secluded RV/tent campsite offers electric and you can fill up your water tank with our hose. 

The site is located next to our cattle ranch, and you will likely see our sweet herd of cows grazing in a nearby pasture (some of the friendly ones may come up to the fence to say hi). This offers you privacy while still being close to I-75 and all the modern conveniences (Publix supermarket is 1 mile away). 

We are third generation cattle ranchers here in beautiful Bradenton, Florida, and on our property you'll find many species of palm trees and tropical plants. 

Mornings are filled with birdsong, and you may see Sandhill Cranes, Ospreys, White Ibis, or even a Roseate Spoonbill -- and of course the rabbits, lizards and monarch butterflies that also enjoy this special little slice of paradise.

We live in the house next door to the campsite, and you'll likely see Ryan around the property working during your stay.

Our ranch offers you a chance to relax and reconnect with nature, while only being minutes from restaurants and convenience stores; 15 minutes from University Town Center, 15 minutes from Ellenton Outlets, and 30 minutes to downtown Sarasota.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Campfires, Trash, Picnic table
- **RV amenities:** Electricity Hookup, Generators
- **Terrain:** Ranch

## Sites

- **Moonrise Palms** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $40.00/night)

## Policies

- **Check-in:** 16:00 to 23:00
- **Check-out:** 12:00
- **Minimum nights:** 1
- **Cancellation:** Flexible (Full refund 24 hours before check in time starts)
- **Pets:** allowed
- **Children:** allowed

**House rules:**

- Quiet Hours are between 9PM - 9AM
- Please no blaring loud music -- we want to create a peaceful environment for our guests and neighbors
- Small leashed pets are welcome for an extra fee -- failure to pay the extra pet fee or have your pet off leash will result in having to leave the premises immediately.
- Pick up after your pets please

## Recent reviews

> I had been on the road for about 3 weeks and just really needed a place to chill for a few days and this was it! I definitely needed the electricity because it was so hot and muggy. The hosts were perfect, they introduced themselves, had suggested some places to eat, offered bug spray, and left me to do what I wanted. It was perfect!!!!! I am now restored and back at life again
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> - Marrianne P., June 12, 2026

> Melissa and Ryan’s property is beautiful! Very accommodating hosts and the cows are fun to have around your campsite. Brought our ebikes and enjoyed Lake Manatee park and Ft Hamer with our small boat. Great spot!
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> - Todd A., May 31, 2026

> A charming, secluded spot—yet despite its seclusion, it is situated very close to civilization, just a 10-minute bike ride to Publix. There is also plenty of nature nearby, including Lake Manatee State Park and Rye Preserve. The nights are quiet and peaceful. The hosts are very kind, hospitable, and always willing to help. Thank you for your hospitality; if all goes well, I will be back next year.
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> - Maciej G., April 9, 2026

> A beautiful place, we loved the land and how close it is to every amenity but private and secluded. Very special. Ryan and Melissa were the best and we highly recommend the place, you won't be disappointed. Power, water and dump are a rarity on Hipcamp and they've got it all....!!
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> - Larry W., April 1, 2026

> This was a perfect spot for us! We stayed 2 nights and it was great to wake up in such a peaceful and private area. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. They even left out some hay for us to feed the cows.
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> - Jon F., March 26, 2026