Living Heart Sanctuary in a quaint Florida coastal town near beautiful beaches
About this space
The Living Heart Sanctuary is a comfortable, health-oriented home tucked into the heart of the ‘Olde Englewood Village’ in the small town of Englewood. We are located in SW Florida, on the Gulf Coast.Your host Ellen is a long-term raw vegan, and opens up Living Heart Sanctuary to share with you, offering two beautiful, side-by-side double-occupancy guest rooms that share a guest-bathroom with tub/shower. Guests have access to a secondary community kitchenette and laundry. Ellen's main kitchen is equipped with the tools of a modern vegan lifestyle including Vitamixers, Nama juicer, Excalibur dehydrator, veggie spiralizers and more, which you are welcome to borrow upon request.During your stay, you are invited to relax and enjoy the sanctuary space, indoors and out. Kayaks and bicycles are available for your use.
The space
Living Heart Sanctuary is a modest, recently renovated Florida-style ranch home. Two side-by-side guest rooms accommodate up to 2 persons per room, with twin-bed, king, and queen bed options. The shared bath has a tub with shower.
Common spaces are shared, such as the front screened porch, living and dining room with small library, extra kitchenette and laundry room, and outside garden spaces. Bicycles and kayaks are available for use.
The kitchen
The guests' simple communal kitchenette has the necessary basics, and includes a refrigerator, large sink, hot-plate, toaster oven, tea kettle and French press coffee maker. Special equipment can be borrowed upon request from Ellen's main kitchen, such as Vitamix blender, juicer, dehydrator, veggie spiralizer.
Other things to note
Sadie is an 11-year old medium-sized dog who lives here in Living Heart Sanctuary. She is extraordinarily sweet and quiet, and generally beloved by all who meet her.
The Sanctuary is on a quiet neighborhood road across from a 5-acre wooded church property.
The space
Accommodates: 4
Bathrooms: 1 Shared Bath
Bedrooms: 2
Check In: 11AM - 8PM
Property type: Retreat
Room Type: Private Room
The Kitchen
Kitchen Type: Vegan
Beds
Single: 2
Queen: 1
Features
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Library
Laundry – washer
Laundry - dryer
Porch
Hot tub
Free parking on premises
Backyard
Hiking trails
Downtown
Amenities
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Heat
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Blender
Coffee / tea
Juicer
Food processor
Dehydrator
Spiralizer
Cookware
Closet / drawers
Large salad bowls
Desk / workspace
Water filter
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
House Rules
Not suitable for children (2-12 years)
Not suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Not suitable for companion animals
No parties or events
No smoking
No long-term stays
Vegetarian cooking / food storage allowed
Quiet hours from 10pm to 9am.
Additional Services
Meal Preparation
Nutrition Counseling
Wellness Coaching
Massage Therapy
Yoga
These extra services are available for extra cost with customized retreat packages. Living Heart Sanctuary is a raw vegan retreat center (please see EllenLivingston.com for more information about retreats), with the option of renting a guest-room for your independent stay (with use of the amenities in the common spaces). Massages are available to all guests on a limited basis, with enough advance planning.
Cancellations
Strict
Cancel up to 7 days before your trip and get a 50% refund minus service fees back.
Safety Features
Smoke detector
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Availability
2 nights minimum stay
14 nights maximum stay
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Hosted by Ellen
United States . Joined in October 2017
I am a natural health and wellness mentor, and I love to help people make healthier lifestyle choices and access greater JOY! I love to live a peaceful, simple lifestyle near the ocean, walking barefoot, growing food, building community. I also love to write, and I've published 2 books about health and spirituality.
Neighbourhood
Ellen's property is located in Englewood, FL, US
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