Princess Place Preserve
Princess Place Preserve
4.5
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Lee F
St. Petersburg, FL27 contributions
May 2023
The Preserve is lovely, peaceful and quiet. We rented a cottage for the weekend. It was very nice and comfortable except there were only 3 rocking chairs and not enough bedding for the sofa "bed". You are required to pay a $200 cleaning fee at time of reservation. You are then responsible for cleaning the cottage and we were told cleaning supplies would be provided. I now find out that the $200 refund will not be coming for 45-60 days. For me, that is holding my money for almost 5 months.
Written 8 May 2023
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JCB1_10
Orizaba, Mexico5 contributions
Feb 2021
This is a great place to go back in time and imagine the happenings going on around you. The story adds to the enchantment of the majestic oaks, sprawling lawns, open marshlands and entry into Pellicer Creek and the Mantanzas River. Wonderful place!
Written 5 February 2021
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chippy
Palm Coast, FL20 contributions
May 2020
Went there Saturday, most people were using social distancing except for a few. This park has so many amenities, from hiking the trails, fishing, you can rent Kayaks, drive through some tight roads where you will be back a 100 years. Pristine forest growth. you must visit. its a five star park.
Written 6 May 2020
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Dan T
Daytona Beach, FL133 contributions
Jan 2020
Hitting central Florida Parks & trails. Stop 2. Came here with my wife to get some exercise and enjoy the scenery. Preserve is fairly large with several trails throughout. All had different sights and landscape. You can do one trail get in your car and go to another trail parking area and walk. There were some deer and birds during our visit. The preserve also has a small historic area.Nothing real strenuous. Suggest downloading and printing the website trail map to begin your visit. Been here twice now.
Written 19 February 2020
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ital01
Orlando, FL193 contributions
May 2021
There is a dirt road leading into the park so don't worry about washing your car before visiting but it's a well maintained road through trees and very scenic. Park at the parking area before getting to the lodge/ranger office or you'll just end up circling back to the parking. Historic lodge, beautiful location, nice place to take a walk.
Written 14 May 2021
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Lia S
Palm Coast, FL12 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Princess Place preserve is exactly like it sounds. It’s made for a princess but it’s also made for everyone. It’s everything that a place would need to make you fall in love. You can go horseback riding. You can get lost on a covered bridge with your significant other. You can picnic and fish in 7 to 10 different places around the property. There’s so many great hidden spots for this type of activity you’ll never get bored. There’s historical sites to explore and experience. Learn something new about a unique place with a fascinating history. They have an old horse barn with the house just up the hill and they have one of the first pools in Palmcoast that you can explore that still has water in it. And all of this historical beauty can be explored next to the water. It’s my favorite place.
There are so many unique trails that you can walk down or ride down or drive your car down. There’s a little bridge that you can go across and you’ll come out into a little trail that has a butterfly monument that you’ll want to stop and read. You might also want to take the trail just to the right of the monument and explore some exciting And a little bit off the beaten path trails make sure you don’t wear your good shoes
This place also has some exciting places to stay. If you want to do a weekend trip you can use the campgrounds or you can rent a cabin for you in least seven of your friends then you can spend the night maybe have a bonfire or just chill by the water. Whatever you decide to do, you will not be disappointed .
There are so many unique trails that you can walk down or ride down or drive your car down. There’s a little bridge that you can go across and you’ll come out into a little trail that has a butterfly monument that you’ll want to stop and read. You might also want to take the trail just to the right of the monument and explore some exciting And a little bit off the beaten path trails make sure you don’t wear your good shoes
This place also has some exciting places to stay. If you want to do a weekend trip you can use the campgrounds or you can rent a cabin for you in least seven of your friends then you can spend the night maybe have a bonfire or just chill by the water. Whatever you decide to do, you will not be disappointed .
Written 10 February 2024
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980Sheryl1976
Saline, MI116 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We love Princess Place Preserve, a great way to spend an afternoon hiking, relaxing or touring the lodge on the weekends. We loved it so much we went three times in a week. The presentation by Paul at the lodge was very informative on the history of the preserve. We encountered armidillo's, deer and a beautiful hawk.
Written 22 February 2024
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Sandra H
St. Augustine, FL689 contributions
Nov 2021
A great place to go. Free to come and explore. Beautiful trees and places to ride horses as well. There are even places to rent and stay. Plenty of places to explore and cook out, with public bathrooms. You can even reserve area for a party. Weddings can be done here as well. If you love beautiful places of nature this is the place to spend the day.
Written 31 January 2022
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Kevin M
Elkton, FL90 contributions
Apr 2021
What a great place to visit. Lots of hiking trails and beautiful scenery along the water's edge. Pet friendly and interesting history to the property. Lots of room for the kids to roam. A nice easy kayak launch area and calm waters for paddling.
Written 26 April 2021
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Wendy V
United States17 contributions
Jun 2021
Visited from out of state but loved this place. It is really far off of the main road, but worth the long trip to get to it. We wished the house would have been open but everything was closed, even on weekend. Drove through area and not even a camper around, although we saw a few people riding horses throughout. Really nice place!
Written 3 July 2021
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How much is the tour of the property? Or is is self guided?
Written 15 June 2024
Has anyone been there recently on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and done the tour of the lodge / house? Are they still offering that? Thanks -
Written 1 July 2022
What are your experiences staying in the cottages? In January.
Written 14 October 2019
Wouldn't know, but they are very new - and it's really quiet there.
Written 16 October 2019
Was there a charge for the tour of the lodge? Thank you!
Written 14 August 2019
No charge for tour last time there. Very peaceful reserve. Good place to bring a chair and read.
Written 15 August 2019
Would like to here from someone their experience primitive camping with their family and dog.
Written 7 February 2019
I agree with all the previous posts... with the addition of, don't wait until summer! Bugs will be pretty bad if primitive camping.
Written 2 March 2019
Has anyone camped and brought their horse? Are there stables for overnight? I’d like to hear what the experience is like.
Written 30 November 2018
Can't help with that. I have kayaked and hiked but not camped.
Written 1 December 2018
Is Princess Place Preserve closed due to hurricane damage?
Written 13 January 2018
No... it’s open, and suffered very little damage from what we could see.
Written 14 January 2018
I don't know the answer, but it is a Wilderness preserve. There is practically no one there, so I don't see why it would be against a rule. There's no one and nothing to disturb. But I honestly don't know what the real answer is.
Written 31 March 2017
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