| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a casual bar with pool tables, in addition to a heated outdoor pool and a patio. simple, homey rooms provide free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; some add sitting areas. complimentary amenities include a continental breakfast buffet, guest laundry facilities and parking. among stores and restaurants along a tree-lined highway, this relaxed hotel on leafy grounds is a mile from the ronald reagan turnpike, 5 miles from car races at the homestead-miami speedway and 7 miles from the everglades alligator farm
Miami International Airport 40 min
Pioneer Museum (4 min) Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center (19 min)
Information & advice on how to get the most out of the Everglades National Park 365 days a year. Everglades Alligator Farm (15 min)
Farm features a lush setting for viewing snakes, gators, caimans & crocodiles plus an airboat tour. Historic Homestead Town Hall Museum (10 min)
Century-old town hall known for its historic artifacts, including a striking antique fire truck. Coral Castle (8 min)
Landmark outdoor garden with sculptures handcarved by one man from more than 1,000 tons of coral. Fruit & Spice Park (15 min)
37-acre botanical garden & park containing over 500 varieties of fruit, vegetables, spices & herbs. Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery (13 min)
Restaurant & tavern showcasing beers & wines with tropical fruit flavors, plus a tasting room. Cauley Square Historic Railroad Village (19 min)
Founded in 1903, this charming village features classic chalets, gardens, shops, eateries & events. Homestead Bayfront Park (20 min)
Park featuring beaches, boat ramps, a playground & fishing spots, plus a natural atoll pool. Anhinga Trail (27 min)
Trail through an Everglades' marsh with a variety of animals such as alligators, herons & turtles. Zoo Miami (27 min)
Spread over 300 acres, this zoo contains rare species, exhibits, tropical plants & children's area. Safari Edventure (18 min)
Hands-on encounters with sloths & wolves in a wildlife park with butterfly & hummingbird gardens. Gold Coast Railroad Museum (28 min)
Indoor/outdoor museum of historical train cars, offering tours of the old-fashioned interiors. ZWF Miami (24 min)
This appointment-only zoo specializes in intimate, guided wildlife tours with hands-on interactions. Monkey Jungle (19 min)
Rainforest setting with monkeys & other animals, plus shows & 10,000-year-old artifact display. | 
