Adventure, enchantment, and seclusion await you!

Seasonal Pricing

May-Oct: $395 per night Nov-Apr: $550 per night

• 3 night minimum
• 6 person maximum (including children)
• 5th & 6th person: $50 per person fee (not per night)

About

Located behind Big Cypress Gallery, in the center of over a million acres of wilderness, Clyde and Niki’s home of 20 years “The Swamp Cottage” allows you to escape to the Florida Everglades in comfort while exploring this one-of-a-kind Eco-system. Their charming cottage offers you all the comforts of home, yet is a hideaway, nestled within the cypress swamp.

The Swamp Cottage is nestled on 13 peaceful and beautiful lush subtropical acres. This spacious cottage has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.

Be sure to bring your own groceries – there are no grocery stores or restaurants in the immediate area.

Due to limited space in the vicinity of the rentals, and the configuration of our paved driveway, we cannot accommodate boats, trailers, RV’s or any other pull behind in the area of the rentals. Inquire for details about parking if needed.

Discount Information

When you complete your booking, you will receive a confirmation email that will include a code for 20% off either of our beautiful eco-tours! When you book your tour, enter the code into the labeled box to receive your discount.

Amenities include:

• Master Bedroom King bed private bath
• Guest Bedroom Queen bed hall bath
• Glassed-in viewing room
• Sleeper sofa in the living room
• Full kitchen with dishwasher and washer and dryer
• WiFi
• Air conditioning
• gas & charcoal grill
• fire pit
• hammock
• Incredible views of the nature that surrounds you
• Pets are not allowed in rentals

Location

Behind Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery, located along the scenic Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), 47 miles east of Naples and 36 miles west of Miami at Mile Marker 54.5, about half mile east of the Big Cypress National Preserve Oasis Visitor Center.

Late Check-in

If you require a late check in, please call our gallery before 5pm to allow our staff to assist you. If we have not been contacted by the end of the business day, unfortunately, your 1st nights reservation will be forfeited. 239-695-2428

Explore

Plan a 3 night stay or more – there is a lot to do and see! Located just 17 miles to the east is the Everglades National Park, Shark Valley. Ride the tram, bike, or walk up the tower ramp for excellent viewing of the swamp. During the winter months, birds are in abundance, and identifying them is a fun activity. Everglades City is located 25 miles to the west. This location is excellent for kayaking through mangroves, fishing, airboat tours, and dining.

If you want to stay close by, the Big Cypress National Preserve Oasis Visitor Center is just a few miles west of us. Park Rangers are happy to inform you of the activities, including; guided canoe rides down Turner River – where you can explore mangrove tunnels, guided hikes, viewing the night sky, and much more. Also, close by, just 8.5 miles to the east, is Kirby Storter Roadside Park. There you can enjoy a 1-mile round trip boardwalk stroll through a mature cypress strand. Only six miles from our location is Loop Road. As you travel down Loop Road, you’ll come to the Gator Hook trail where there are picnic tables and a restroom. Gator Hook Trail is where Clyde took one of his well-known photographs. Further along, the road is Sweet Water, a creek that flows under the road and a great spot for early morning bird watching.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations will be accepted up to 30 days prior to your date of arrival for a full refund. If you choose to cancel or reschedule without providing at least 30 days notice, you will be responsible for the full reservation amount.