Florida
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Furlough Homes & Retreat Centers
Elizabeth Pointe, Amelia Island, FL – Welcome to Elizabeth Pointe, a beachfront retreat along Amelia Island's pristine shoreline. Each thoughtfully appointed space invites you to slow down, breathe in the salt air, and embrace the art of coastal living.
Beside Still Waters, Anna Maria Island, FL – These Townhouses are located 1 hour south of Tampa, on Anna Maria Island, only 1 block from the white sandy beaches of Holmes Beach. They are 2 bedroom, 2 bath, with full kitchen, washer & dryer. The complex also has a pool. There is NO COST to pastors, missionaries, or people in full time ministry. except a cleaning fee of $65. Minimum stay is 4 days and maximum stay is 14 days.
Private Listing, Avon Park, FL – Offering 1 king bedroom and private bath with a kitchen and living space that is shared with the host. Laundry and internet available. Neighborhood access to shuffleboard, horseshoes, pickleball, fishing, 2 pools, 2 hot tubs.
Private Listing, Avon Park, FL – Offering 2 bedrooms with a kitchen and living space that is shared with the host. Laundry. No internet.
il Villaggio Homes, Bradenton, FL – Affordable housing, both permanent and furlough, to qualified evangelical missionaries and workers.
Wesleyan Village, Brooksville, FL
Cedar Key Bed and Breakfast, Cedar Key, FL – Located within a short walk to beautiful downtown Cedar Key and the Gulf shores. We offer beautifully appointed rooms, a hearty breakfast and friendly staff in a pet-friendly location. Our lush garden is the perfect place to relax beside our fish pond or beneath the spreading boughs of our ancient Florida oaks. It also makes a perfect setting for a wedding our family reunion.
Private Listing, Crestview, FL – Offering 1 queen bedroom. Extra air mattress is available for children. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet available. Swimming pool and treadmill.
Private Listing, DeBary, FL – Offering 2 bedrooms, both with outside sliding glass doors with keys. Air mattress is also available upon request. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet available. We have a dog that has a loud bark but she is super gentle, amazing with kids and loves people. She is a doodle and hypoallergenic. We have a morning dove that lives in the house. She has a beautiful song and loves worship music.
Private Listing, Fort Lauderdale, FL – Offering 2 rooms with a kitchen and living space that is shared with the host. Laundry and internet access. Located on a small lake and near a variety of outdoor activities, winter or summer.
Private Listing, Gainesville, FL – Offering 1 bedroom and private bath with living space that is shared with the host. Neighborhood walking trail.
Private Listing, Gainesville, FL – Offering 3 bedrooms with living space that is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available. House is situated in deeps woods about half a mile off the highways. Very quiet setting.
The Willis House, Greenwood, FL – The Willis House at Greenwood Oaks Manor is a whole house vacation rental. A perfect setting to get refocused and refreshed on this very unique six acre property. With the six bedroom two-story mansion, there is plenty of room for group events. Missionaries and Pastors can request to book through the ServantCARE website.
Private Listing, Goodland, FL – Offering a 1 bedroom condo for couples and singles. Meal with hosts upon arrival and then kitchen access. Internet and laundry are available.
Private Cottage, Jacksonville, FL – Offering a private cottage next to the host's home. 1 bedroom with a full-size bed. There is also a sleeper sofa in the living room. 1 bath, kitchen, and living space. Laundry and internet are available.
Private Listing, Kissimmee, FL – Offering 1 queen bedroom with access to a shared kitchen. Laundry and internet are available. There is also a community pool, tennis court, jacuzzi, and exercise room.
Private Listing, Kissimmee, FL – Offering 1 bedroom with full-size bed. Shared bathroom, kitchen, and living space. Laundry and internet are available. There is also a community pool, tennis court, jacuzzi, and exercise room.
Private Listing, Lakeland, FL – Offering 1 bedroom with a full-size bed. Shared bathroom, kitchen, and living space. Laundry and internet are available.
Private Listing, Marco Island, FL – Offering a 1 bedroom condo with queen size bed. Kitchen access. Laundry and internet are available on the ground floor. There is also a pool and fitness room on the property. Unable to accommodate children.
Lake Swan Camp, Melrose, FL
Private Listing, Milton, FL – Offering 1 queen bedroom with shared kitchen and living space. Laundry and internet access.
Private Listing, Milton, FL – This home on the lake offers 1 queen bedroom with shared kitchen and living space. Laundry and internet access. Unable to accommodate children.
Private Listing, Milton, FL – Offering 1 queen bedroom with shared kitchen and living space. Laundry and internet access. Swimming pool. Unable to accommodate children.
Private Listing, Milton, FL – Offering 1 queen bedroom with shared kitchen and living space. Laundry and internet access. A relaxing home, situated on 8.5 acres.
Private Listing, Niceville, FL – Offering 2 queen bedrooms with Jack-and-Jill bathroom between them, and a second shared bathroom available. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available. Small saltwater pool. Peaceful, side walked neighborhood for walking.
Private Listing, Ocala, FL – Offering a private (unhosted) 3 bedroom guest house. Full kitchen and living room. Laundry and internet are available. Pool. Gated community. RV hookup also available.
Private Listing, Orlando, FL – Offering a private (unhosted) cottage by the lake for single or couple. 1 queen size Murphy bed with full bath. Sitting area is in the place where the bed comes down. Keurig and convection oven for cooking. Unable to accommodate children.
Private Listing, Oviedo, FL – Offering 2 queen bedrooms with shared kitchen and living space. Laundry and internet are available.
Private Listing, Palm Bay, FL -- Offering 1 queen bedroom. A futon is also available in an office area. Shared kitchen and living space. Laundry and internet are available. Large screened-in patio. Host works from home.
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Laguna Beach Christian Retreat, Panama City Beach, FL
Private Listing, Parrish, FL – Offering 2 bedrooms. Shared kitchen and living space. Laundry and internet are available. The subdivision has a neighborhood pool and sidewalks. Unable to accommodate children under the age of 10.
Private Listing, Parrish, FL – Two or three bedrooms are available at this lovely home (pending host's schedule). Master bedroom on the main floor has a King bed and attached bath. 2 Queen bedrooms upstairs with a shared bath. Loft with sitting area, TV, sofa, chairs, and game table. Laundry and wifi are available. Meals with host if schedules allow or access to kitchen. There is a fenced lake behind the home. There is a gym, pool and basketball court available within 1/2 mile for guests to use. The neighborhood has sidewalks for walking. Guests must park in driveway, no street parking.
Private Listing, Pensacola, FL – Offering 2 bedrooms. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet access.
Private Listing, Pensacola, FL – Offering 1 bedroom with two twin beds. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet access.
Private Listing, Pensacola, FL – Offering 1 bedroom with full-size bed for single women or a couple. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet access. Large screened-in porch for relaxing and large back yard. The neighborhood is very safe to walk and ride bikes.
Private Listing, Pensacola, FL – Three bedroom home with pool. 2 queen bedrooms. 1 bedroom with two twin beds. Kitchen access. Laundry and internet are available. Gated neighborhood.
Private Listing, Perdido Key, FL – Private condo with 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a queen bedroom, a beach-facing balcony, and a large bathroom. One queen bedroom with attached bathroom. One bedroom has twin bunk beds and an attached bathroom. One half bath. Full kitchen, wifi, and laundry are available. The condo building has a pool, hot tub, and indoor pool. There is beach access from the condo building. Children need to be 12 or older to stay at the condo.
Camp Gilead, Polk City, FL – Camp Gilead offers many different options for lodging. Beautiful, suite-style apartments are based on availability and are best for pastors, group leaders, speakers, or families. All apartments feature a kitchen, private bathroom, and bedroom. There is also a 10-room Lodge, great for accommodating larger groups. There are also rustic cabins, RV sites, and plots for tent camping.
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Private Listing, Sebring, FL – Offering 1 queen bedroom suit. Air fryer, med sized refrigerator/freezer, Kuerig and coffee pot, microwave, and stovetop. Laundry and internet access. In this community you will have access to golf, gym, pool, tennis, basketball, a restaurant, hospital, plus parks and playground. There is a charge to use facilities.
Private Listing, Sebring, FL – Offering 2 bedrooms with shared kitchen and living space. Laundry and internet are available. Neighborhood has pickle ball, tennis courts, and pool.
Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast, St. Augustine, FL
St. Francis Inn, St. Augustine, FL – Located in St. Augustine Antiqua, the restored historic district of the nation’s oldest city, we offer old world charm and modern comforts. Swimming pool, private balconies, gourmet full breakfasts, bicycles and evening socials add to the ambiance. The Inn provides complimentary bicycles for touring. You can also ride a trolley or take a horse and buggy ride at the bayfront. All types of water activities readily available, including harbor cruises, fishing trips and boat rentals. Member Select Registry.
The Inn On Third, St. Petersburg, FL – Each of our 22 guestrooms is individually decorated, most with beautiful antique furnishings. Room types vary from 1 queen, 1 full or 2 twin beds and have their own private bathroom with a tub/shower combo and hairdryer. For your comfort all rooms feature a small TV and refrigerator as well as direct dial digital phones with voice mail, A/C and ceiling fans. Wireless internet access is available in our lobby and most of the guest rooms.
Private Listing, St. Petersburg, FL – Offering 2 queen bedrooms with shared kitchen and living space. Part of the property is an Airbnb.
Shady Oaks, Summerfield, FL – Rural country setting in secluded live oak neighborhood two miles from I-75. Master bedroom with Queen size bed, lazy boy lounger, overstuffed chair, office desk and chair. Attached bathroom with shower, jacuzzi, double sink.
Traveler’s Rest, Summerfield, FL – A guesthouse for missionaries. There are 22 rooms, with fourteen of these rooms being stand-alone apartments with a fridge, two burner stove, sink and microwave. The other eight rooms are similar to a hotel room with bathroom and shower. A common kitchen is available as well for cooking. Laundry facilities are also available on campus. This facility is part of the Evangelical Bible Mission and is available to Christian missionaries. Visit the Traveler’s Rest Facebook Page for sample pictures of the accommodations.
Private Listing, Tallahassee, FL – Offering 1 king bedroom with a kitchen and living space that is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
Private Listing, Tallahassee, FL – Offering 2 bedrooms with a kitchen and living space that is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
Suncoast Oasis, Tarpon Springs, FL – The top floor of this house is just for guest and includes a spacious guestroom, 2 bathrooms, a futon (if needed for children), access to the large, fully-equipped kitchen, shared living space, and screened-in porch.
Private Listing, The Villages, FL – Unhosted, 2 bedroom home available for longer term stays. 1 king bedroom, 1 queen bedroom, and also a queen sized pull-out couch. The home has a home office and lanai. The community has swimming pools, pickleball/tennis courts, recreation centers, and golf course.
Garage Apartment, Thonotosassa, FL – Private apartment for family of 3. 280 square foot garage apartment with Private entrance. Queen Murphy bed, walk-in shower. Loft for sleeping up 6 stairs. Can accommodate 3 people. Kitchenette. Meals on your own except for continental breakfast on the first morning. Hot plate, microwave, toaster oven, blender, coffee. Laundry and internet are available. Long-term stay possible.
Park Avenue Retreat Center, Titusville, FL – Since 1974 our Retreat Center has provided an atmosphere for people to come away, lay aside the stresses of life and seek a closer walk with the Lord. Our facilities are available year round for rental by churches, Christian groups, and non-profit organizations as a resource for their ministries and special events. Our facility provides an ideal setting for adults 18 years of age and older. Reduced rates are available to pastors and missionaries for sabbatical and personal time. Hotel and apartment-style accommodations are available. Missionaries and Pastors can request to book through the ServantCARE website.
San Pedro Center, Winter Park, FL
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Furlough Vehicles
Please note that furlough vehicles are in high demand and there are not many organizations meeting this need at this time, so please make reservations for vehicles far in advance, or they may not be availability when you need them.
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Righteous Rides, Tampa FL – A network of missions-minded Christians who confront the furlough transportation crisis by providing care and cars to missionaries so they can have a stress-free stateside journey. Their primary locations are in Truesdale, MO or Slidell, LA, but they also have an MCO Hub in Tampa, FL.
Support & Services
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