Title: Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=1268&destination=Fort+Wayne%2C+Indiana%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=92904056&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! ## Photo gallery for Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! ![Property grounds - Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! (Fort Wayne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92904100/92904056/dfa1d2d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! (Fort Wayne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92904100/92904056/1242c922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! (Fort Wayne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92904100/92904056/37ea581b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! (Fort Wayne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92904100/92904056/w1280h959x0y1-609a8578.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! (Fort Wayne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92910000/92904100/92904056/b3ec8f80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene retreat in Fort Wayne, nestled amidst nature's splendor. Relax in the 38ft newly renovated private Fleetwood Pace-Arrow motorhome with amenities like high-speed internet and a full shower/bath. Enjoy outdoor concerts at Foellinger Theatre, explore Franke Park woods, or visit the #1 Nationally Ranked CHILDRENS' ZOO just steps away. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! Nestled in a small, quite, neighborhood surrounded by miles of Fort Wayne's BEST Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails, sits our beautiful 1.5 acre property. A seperate driveway provides our renters access to a 38ft Newly Renovated Private Fleetwood Pace-Arrow Motorhome ALL to themselves! The RV is kept stationary to the left of our home for renters who are looking for a unique, serene, hassle-free experience that is conviently located to just about all Fort Wayne has to offer! Surrounded by gorgous nature, visits from neighboring deer and morning wake up calls courtesy of Indiana's finest birds, renter's can escape the hecticness of their day by retreating to a home away from home. With only STEPS away to Franke Park woods, home to miles of hiking/mountain biking trails along with a BMK park & endless land for dog lovers to enjoy, Franke Park offeres endless escapes to tranquility for free! Other amenities only walking distance from our property include, Fort Wayne's popular Foellinger Theatre which showcases outdoor concerts and plays, a newly built childrens' playground for all ages, a huge beautiful pond for public fishing, pavillons for gatherings and lets not forget the #1 Nationally Ranked CHILDRENS' ZOO! Location is PERFECT! RV Details: Our RV is a Fleetwood Pace-Arrow M-37A RV is 38 feet in length, CLASS A LUXURY RV of its day! With 2 large slide outs for ridiculous added space, it definitely accommodates far more than MOST mobile RV's! A 5500 watt Onan generator that will kick in if power outage, floor fan & space heater for optional use. Dual Roof AC Units, Twin Central Under Floor furnaces. Stainless Steel Full size Refrigerator/freezer/ice maker. Full shower/bath, stainless steel bathroom sink w/ Corian counter top, Fully stocked Kitchen with Convectional oven/Stainless steel Microwave, ample Corian Counter top cooking space, plus a pull-out Corian cutting board, 2 burner gas stove, double stainless steel sink, coffee maker, toaster, blender, pantry, storage closet stocked with handheld vaccum, Shark full vaccum, cleaning supplies and rack to hang coats or cloths! Enjoy a cozy bedroom that has a pocket door for privacy, tons of drawers/cabinets & a NEW 32 inch Smart TV! The living room area includes a leather pullout couch, leather loveseat, & a leather dinette booth. Plus a NEW 42 Inch Smart flatscreen TV, large windows screens, blackout shades & large awning. Also, bath towels, toiletries, hairdryer, pack-n-play, booster seat, linens, bedding, blankets, pillows, dishware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, reading material, board games, cards & storage! There is a vaccum sweaper, broom, for cleaning supplies, fire extinguisher, fire/carbon monoxide detector, as well as security cameras with alarm on our home that protects the radius of the entire property for safety, including our LOCKED SHED available for renters to use. We do charge a dumping fee of $35 dollars. This covers the cost to drive RV to local campground dump station that charges a fee. RV will have FULL HOOK UP!!! It is hooked up to our home's water/gas/electric line, plus connected to our HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Renters have a private driveway where the RV sits. Included is a landscaped private porch where shrubs/trees provide natural fence. We allow access to our grill & shed to securely store bikes etc. SMALL dogs are WELCOME dependent upon owners approval for an additional $30 per night. $1,500 REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT. YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Make your trip SIMPLE by letting us do the work! RENT TODAY and LET US PROVIDE YOU with a HASSLE FREE, unique stay in Fort Wayne! Forget the long to-do lists of packing, finding a hotel, let alone find one with all the amenities that our location & RV have to offer! Everything a family would need is provided, so packing is light and your time is MAXIMIZED during your getaway! PLEASE NOTE: Our property is currently under renovation to recieve professional landscaping, a new paved driveway, well as a newly graveled driveway to the RV. We will have a privacy row of trees planted with a private outdoor porch to enjoy as well. This explains the lack of pictures of our RV sitting on our property but will update pictures when landscaping is done to give a more accurate view of the property space renters would be utilizing. Please feel free to contact me regarding any questions or concerns. Thank you very much! Our priority is for renters to feel respected and welcomed. 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Require a $1000 Refundable Security Deposit to RENT! Owners are NOT RESPONSIBLE for injury/death on our property! NO SMOKING, ILLEGAL DRUG USE, PARTIES/EVENTS on our PROPERTY! Violators will be FINED. Reservation Terminated IMMEDIATELY W/NO REFUND! Call Police! NO PETS NOT on reservation. Result in extra $200 FEE! NO NOISE DISTURBANCE! Will call police if not respected! CLEAN UP after selves or $50 charge. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet) Note from host: We welcome small dogs or cats (DE-CLAWED ONLY). ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We are very family friendly! Lots of kid amenities ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Northwest, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, is home to Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door!. Regal Coldwater Crossing and Mad Anthony Brewing Co are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gateway Plaza and Five Points. Traveling with kids? Consider Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and Science Central. [Visit our Fort Wayne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Wayne.dx603000) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.11128,-85.17086&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ql%7DyFz%7CyfO%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40S%40SBSBSBSBUBSDSBSDQDSBSDQDSFSDQFQDQFQFQFQFQFQHOFSHOFOHOHOHQHMHOHOJMHOJOHKLMHMJMJMLKJMJKJKLIJMLILILKJILGLKLGLILGNGLGLGLGNELGNELENCLENCNELCNANCNCLANCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40NBLDNBNDLBNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFLJLFLHLJJHLHLLJHLJJJJLJJJLJLJLJLJJHNJNHLHNHNJLHPHNFNHNFNHRFNFPFPHPDPFPFPDPFRDPDRDPDRBRDPDRBRBRBTBRBRBRBR%40R%40T%40RBR%3FR%40T%40R%3FT%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAR%3FTARAT%3FPCTARATARCRCRCRCRCTCRCREREPCREREPEREPGREPGPGPEPIPGPGPGNIRGNINGNINIPKLININILKNINKJKLKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKHMJMJKHMHMJMFMJMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMBODOBMDOBO%40OBM%40OBOBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOAMCOEOCMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMKMGKKMIMIMKKKMIKKKKKMMKKMKMIMMMIKKOIOKMIOIOIMIQIOIOGOIOGSIOGQGQGQGQGQEQGQEQGSESEQCSESEQCSESCSCUCSCSCSASASCUASAUAQAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Kurq4Zj_xBfQiv5dBqL5UxLtXAQ=) Fort Wayne, IN ### What's nearby - ![On the prowl](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1268/8d781c3b-c7ef-41ff-8d70-32fc8757262a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Wayne Children's Zoo 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Gateway Plaza 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Spiece Fieldhouse 4 min drive \- 2.8 km - Glenbrook Square 4 min drive \- 3.9 km - Hamilton Park 8 min drive \- 2.8 km ### Getting around - Fort Wayne Intl. Airport (FWA) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Dot & Line Brewing Company 4 min drive - McDonald's 2 min drive - Skyline Chili 3 min drive - Golden Corral 4 min drive - Olive Garden 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door!? ### What time is check-out at Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door!? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Life got SIMPLE! Steps to Franke Park & Zoo!!! Central, yet NATURE at your door! 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