Cabin accommodations near Goodland, Florida provide travelers with shelter options beyond traditional camping. Located on Florida's Gulf Coast at near sea level elevation, this area experiences subtropical conditions with humid summers and mild winters. Hurricane season from June through November can affect cabin availability at various resorts and campgrounds in the region.
What to do
Fishing excursions: Chokoloskee RV Park offers direct water access for fishing enthusiasts. "Great place. Extremely friendly staff. Short, awesome bicycle ride to Everglades City. The view of the sunset on the bay is absolutely stunning. They offer fishing guide services and boat rentals," notes Randy R.
Wildlife viewing: The cabin rentals at Trail Lakes Campground put you close to incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. "Remote location, but not in a bad way easy to get to and from other large cities. Great scenery in the campground clean awesome sites big! $65 a night," shares Tim H. The campground includes access to reptile exhibits.
Stargazing: The limited light pollution makes this area ideal for night sky viewing from your cabin. Victoria S. reports, "Overall I am so happy with this campsite and it was perfect for what we were looking for... It was a great aspect of this location is your ability to see all of the stars. There are no towns close by so the light pollution is low."
What campers like
Heated pools: Multiple cabin rental locations feature swimming facilities. "The pool facilities are super nice and the bath facilities were very clean," shares Joseph H. about his experience at Naples/Marco Island KOA Holiday. These amenities provide welcome recreation during cooler months.
Concrete pads: Sturdy foundations at some cabin sites provide stability during wet weather. At Marco Naples RV Resort, Elie D. stayed "on a concrete pad close to the main office. Great neighbours. Tight spaces but I had no issues maneuvering my 28' RV."
Clean facilities: Maintenance standards remain high at most cabin locations despite heavy seasonal use. Regarding Crystal Lake RV Resort, Lilly B. reports, "Incredibly clean amenities and friendly resort if you are lucky enough to get in. Mostly a snow bird community but overall very nice a community. Close to many restaurants, grocery and beaches!"
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Winter brings high occupancy rates to cabins in the Goodland area. According to Lilly B., "Campsites are normally booked out a year in advance and only available to stay 10 months max."
Space limitations: Many cabin locations feature tight spacing between units. Josh D. notes about Northtide Naples 55+ RV Resort that "The sites don't have fire rings or bbq pits and they are very small and cramped together but what can you ask for."
Noise considerations: Waterfront cabins may experience boat noise throughout the day. At Everglades Isle Motorcoach Retreat, Susan & Kevin W. found that "We were right on the water which was a blessing and a curse. It was so pretty but airboats launched from the other side of the water and it was very noisy all day long."
Mosquito preparation: Bring insect repellent when staying in cabins near Goodland. Laura K. advises, "Some mosquitos at dusk, but not bad at all. (It was February - sure June would be different...)"
Tips for camping with families
Cabin rentals for Easter weekend: Holiday weekends fill quickly but offer special activities. Jennifer S. describes, "We stayed at this KOA, we rented the cabin on Easter weekend in 2018. Bathrooms were clean, hot tub and pool were nice. Very quiet atmosphere and an overall great campground."
Playground access: Some locations offer kid-friendly recreation areas. Jean C. notes that Chokoloskee RV Park has "bathrooms, a small playground, chickee for lounging outdoors, with a fire pit nearby, and a pavilion for gathering with friends and family."
Coconut hazards: Watch for falling coconuts at some cabin rental locations. Susan & Kevin W. warns, "Word of caution...watch for falling coconuts. One in the pic fell right next to where we were sitting. Would've killed our small pup!"
Animal encounters: Reptile exhibits provide educational experiences for children. Michelle S. shares, "At the front of the park is a little store with SkunkApe gear and an animal exhibit with gators, pythons and chickens. Skunkape is the equivalent of Sasquatch."
Tips from RVers
Hurricane recovery awareness: Some cabin rental facilities are still rebuilding from storm damage. Joel R. reports, "This is a nice camping location…or will be when they complete renovations. They are still recovering from hurricane damage, so there was some construction and noise."
Water management: Drainage issues can affect cabin sites during rainy periods. Robert P. notes, "The campground itself is pretty well maintained with decent albeit rather run down facilities. There are shaded spots available for tents and expansive views of the everglades."
Site selection strategy: At cabin locations near water, consider noise factors when booking. Susan & Kevin W. advises, "In the future we will choose non waterfront or the furthest down from the entrance!"
