A Quiet, Upgraded Riverside Retreat: Audubon Cabana at Wekiva Island

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A Quiet, Upgraded Riverside Retreat: Audubon Cabana at Wekiva Island

A newly renovated 11' x 12' private cabana for up to six guests, rented daily and stocked with ice, water and a gas grill—all proceeds support the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.

A Quiet, Upgraded Riverside Retreat: Audubon Cabana at Wekiva Island.

Duration
Daily Rental: 8AM - 5PMtttt
Location
Longwood
Operator
Wekiva Island
Category
Rentals
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

The Audubon Cabana is a freshly renovated, 11’ x 12’ private retreat at Wekiva Island designed for small groups of up to six. Furnished with comfortable outdoor patio seating and upgraded privacy elements, the cabana includes a cooler of ice and six bottles of water plus a gas grill (gas provided) for a day of relaxed outdoor cooking and shade—while your rental supports the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SPACE

Private, Comfortable Seating for Six

The cabana measures 11’ x 12’ and is furnished to seat up to six guests; rentals include six wristbands to control access and ensure a pleasant, private experience for your party.

THE AMENITIES

Grill, Cooler and Essentials Provided

Your rental comes with a gas grill (gas supplied), a cooler of ice, and six bottles of water; guests should bring grilling utensils and may bring food to cook, but outside catered or delivered food is not allowed.

THE PURPOSE

A Rental That Gives Back

All proceeds from the Audubon Cabana rental support the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, making your day-use booking a contribution to local conservation work.

What the day feels like

What a Day Here Feels Like

Arrive for a single-day rental (8AM–5PM), check in and receive wristbands for your group, then settle into a private, shaded cabana fitted with patio furniture, a stocked cooler and a gas grill. Spend the day cooking on-site and relaxing within your reserved space; operators manage access so only wristbanded guests remain in the cabana area.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this cabana suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Small groups & familiesIdeal for parties of up to six who want a private, single-day spot with seating, shade and a grill—the cabana is sized and staffed to serve small groups comfortably.
2
Solo renters (18+)Solo travelers can rent the cabana but must be 18 or older to reserve; the space is designed for groups, so solo users will have more space than needed.
3
Picnic & grilling groupsA good match for people who plan to cook on-site—gas is provided and a cooler of ice and water is included—but parties must bring grilling utensils and cannot use outside catering.
4
Conservation-minded visitorsAppropriate for visitors who prefer their day-use fees to support conservation, since all proceeds benefit the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Hours

Daily rentals run from 8AM to 5PM; plan to arrive for check-in at the meeting location before the start of your rental window.

What to Bring

Bring grilling utensils and any food you intend to cook on the provided gas grill; a cooler of ice and six bottled waters are included with your rental.

Capacity & Access

The cabana seats up to six guests and rentals include six wristbands for entry to the cabana area—anyone without a wristband will be asked to leave.

Operator & Cause

The cabana is operated by Wekiva Island and proceeds from rentals go to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How many people can use the cabana?

The cabana comfortably seats up to six guests and the maximum capacity is six; rentals include six wristbands for group access.

What are the rental hours?

Daily rentals run from 8AM to 5PM.

Is there water or ice provided?

Yes—a cooler of ice and six bottles of water is included with your rental.

Can I bring catered or delivered food?

No—outside catered or delivered food is not allowed, though you may bring food to cook on the provided grill.

Is grilling equipment provided?

A gas grill is provided and gas is supplied; guests should bring their own grilling utensils.

Who benefits from the rental fees?

All proceeds from Audubon Cabana rentals go to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland.