Everglades National Park is located in southern Florida. To get to the park you will need a car, as there is no public transportation available. The park has three main entry points, where you will need a pass to enter. These fifteen unique places to stay near Everglades National Park will cover cities by all of the park entrances.
The Gulf Coast Visitor Center is closest to Napes and south of Everglades city which makes it a great area if you’re coming from the west side of the state. Shark Valley Area is accessible on US 41 which is all protected Everglades so this isn’t a popular place to stay. Most visitors stay in Homestead and Florida City as they are located outside the park’s Ernest F. Cole main visitor center.
The most popular lodging near Everglades National Park is in Homestead or Miami -just forty-five minutes away. This puts you close to all the main attractions and walking trails in the park. So now the question is… where would you like to stay? a rustic chickee hut in the everglades, or a tiny home with an award-winning garden? What about a killer view with a rooftop pool in Miami? This list of unique places to stay in Everglades National Park will give you different types of spaces to meet everyone’s needs.
15 Unique Places to Stay in Everglades National Park
1. Glamping in the Everglades
Indigenous-built Everglades chickees are perfect for those looking for where to stay in the Everglades wilderness.
The chickee huts in Trail Lakes Campground are perfect for those that like to go glamping. Styled after the original native Americans, the chickee huts were built by locally residing Seminole native Americans. The thatched roofs allow air circulation to pass underneath and through the hut during the hot Florida summer months. Huts are screened in with an additional bug tent over your bed so you don’t have to worry about getting bit by any precarious insects.
Chickee huts are rustic with no running water or electricity, so you’ll want to prepare for this. I recommend bringing a portable solar panel to charge your electronics at night. With all the sunshine Florida provides you’ll be charged up in no time.
2. Mini Cabins in the everglades
Lodging in everglades national park
Conveniently located by the campground bath house, these tiny cabins also have air conditioning and electricity. They’re located just minutes from Everglades City so you are close to restaurants and amenities. If you like bird watching, then the privacy of the cabins makes for great wildlife spotting conditions. Download my everglades bird checklist and pick up a pair of binoculars.
3. Amazing Zen Sukiya Tiny House
Find your zen in Sukiya tiny house located in an award-winning garden.
A tiny house that is perfect for couples, this Japanese-inspired tiny house is surrounded by a garden filled with unique ponds full of koi fish. So take a walk on the adorable boardwalk, and peaceful spaces to meditate or practice yoga. The tiny house is on 2.5 acres, so the garden is expansive and quite a sight to behold. Also, it is located by several local attractions and not far from the Florida Keys gateway. Plus the couple that owns the property provides guests with martial art classes throughout the week if they are interested.
4. Playhouse Mansion
The best place to stay in Everglades National Park with Friends
Travelling as a group? If you’re looking for a place to stay near Everglades National Park, this is it. Pool with swim up bar? ✓ Giant backyard chess set? ✓ Pickle or basketball court? ✓ Treehouse? ✓ This place has all the perfect makings of an awesome weekend with friends. With seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms there is plenty of space for everyone.
5. Wonder House And Magical Japanese Koi Garden
A wondrous place to stay near Everglades National Park
If you are looking for somewhere to host a retreat then this house might be it. The house is great for a big family vacation to the Everglades because you will have access to 2.5 acres of pure excitement! Here you’ll find a Zen Area, Yoga, Martial Arts, Pool, and a barbecue to keep you entertained when you’re not out exploring the park.
You might want to check out this kayak tour while you’re visiting too! Go float down narrow lakes and creeks then go through incredible mangrove tunnels as you keep an eye out for a variety of unique birds, fish, and reptiles. Experience the magical mangrove jungle of Everglades National Park on your kayak during this awesome eco-tour.
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6. Fairfield Inn
Hotels Near Everglades National Park
Fairfield Inn is a great hotel to stay in near Everglades National Park. The hotel is brand new and located in Florida City near Homestead so you’re right at the main park entrance. With modern and spacious rooms you’re sure to be comfortable. The days in Florida can get hot, so there’s a pool to cool off in if you need it.
Recommended: Two-Hour Everglades National Park Dolphin, Birding, and Wildlife Boat Tour
7. AC Hotel by Marriott Miami Beach
Cool places to stay near Everglades National Park
Located on Collins Ave in the heart of sunny Miami Beach, AC Hotel offers the perfect place to stay so you can relax after a day of hiking. Lay by the pool with the killer views then if you’re up for it, go explore the Miami Beach boardwalk, which is within walking distance away. You might also want to wander through the boutique shops at the nearby Lincoln Road Mall. After breakfast, join a beach yoga class to get your muscles warmed up while you enjoy the view.
8. The Vampire House
No this is not really a vampire house, that’s just the name I’m giving her.
This charming home is nestled in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood in Homestead. It will provide you with the relaxation you are looking for. The black and white decorated interior gives the home a modern look with an open space concept. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms which are perfect for a family getaway. After a day of exploring the park, sit around the fire pit roasting s’mores while sipping your favorite beverage.
9. Farmhouse stay with an amazing pool!
Best Places to Stay in Everglades National Park
Beautiful farmhouse, with a gorgeous heated pool and a lush tropical landscape. Enjoy a day in the park, then come home to make your own BBQ and have drinks under the shade in the tiki. At night, the house has fun things to do for everyone. Enjoy the fire pit area, sing karaoke, go star gazing, and… there is a chicken coop, goats, pigs, bunnies, and other small farm animals you can mingle with during your stay.
10. cypress cottage on the water
Everglades National Park Where to Stay in Everglades City
Located right on the canal of the Everglades, this is a home designed with nature enthusiasts in mind. Whether you are exploring inland in Everglades National Park or navigating through the Ten-Thousand Islands you’ll have a comfortable place to re-charge with panoramic views of a mangrove jungle. The glass window wall is great for spotting birds and wildlife so make sure you bring your binoculars!
11. Chokoloskee Island Cottage
Located just outside Everglades City, discover Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands and the Everglades with a stay on Chokiloskee Island. The cottage is on the water so if you’re a fisher, you’ll love that there is a fish cleaning station to clean your day’s catch. So many outdoor activities are available on this quaint island in the Everglades and the surrounding areas—including opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and boating. Chokoloskee is a remote island; so it is recommended you bring food and fill up on gas before getting onto the islands.
Everglades National Park Places to Stay
12. Central Everglades City Studio Cabin: Steps to Bay
13. Luxury home with private pool
Located in the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, this luxury home is just minutes away from two entrances to the park. Relax in a secluded Antebellum home updated so that guests can enjoy a luxury vacation to the Everglades. Enjoy a swim in your own private pool covered by a two-story lanai, or take a dip in the heated pool spa. Inside the home dazzles with beautiful details including wood fireplaces, travertine marble, and an Austrian Strass crystal chandelier.
14. Goodtime hotel
Welcome to The Goodtime Hotel, your universal passport to fun. Located a stone’s throw from the hustle of South Beach in Miami, and about forty-five minutes from the Everglades, this hotel is great for a younger crowd looking to have a good time.
“Welcoming at all times. The stay in this hotel is a real pleasure. Colorful scented and with quality Italian bath products! On the weekend you can enjoy a pleasant yoga class in the pool. Yesterday I did it with Angela, super fitness instructor. Thanks for the special moment! To recommend to friends!”
Claudia1968G, Tripadvisor
“First time staying at the Goodtime and can’t wait to come back. Customer service by Clarke, Alejo, Diana and Joselyn was amazing. Clarke went out of his way to loan me his personal bike lock while I took the hotel bike out for a ride.”
Kyle L, Tripadvisor
15. Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Glistening waves will beckon guests, families, and locals alike to the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club. The hotel effortlessly blends a relaxing oceanfront atmosphere with refined urban sophistication. Discover all the reasons why this hotel is like nothing else in Miami Beach. Impeccable service meets delightfully unique experiences, such as yoga by the pool! The restaurant is farm-to-table dining or there’s a beachside bar so you have plenty of options to pick from.
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