Accommodations for out-of-town dancers
![Entrance to The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe](https://i0.wp.com/dancingfish.dance/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/IMG-6868-600.jpg?resize=600%2C358&ssl=1)
Accommodation options for weekend dances in Melrose
We advise dancers to book early to avoid disappointment!
- Camp at The Dancing Fish
- If you are interested in camping on The Dancing Fish property (with permission) and enjoy the facilities including toilets & showers. contacting Pat Ward by email. One may:
- Set up tents and camp; or
- Park your RV on the grounds nearby (no utility connections); or even
- Sleep in the Dancing Fish ballroom.
- If you are interested in camping on The Dancing Fish property (with permission) and enjoy the facilities including toilets & showers. contacting Pat Ward by email. One may:
- Here are two nearby guest houses that contra dancers recommend:
- Check out AirBnBs in the Melrose area.
![Just a short paddle away from The Dancing Fish, Melrose Bay Hideaway is perfect for budget-conscious contra dancers!](https://i0.wp.com/dancingfish.dance/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG-1047-1200.jpg?resize=750%2C416&ssl=1)
Notice to dancers & visitors
- The main house and the guesthouse are private residences and are not open to visiting dancers.
- Dogs & cats are not permitted at The Dancing Fish. Leave your pets at home, please!
- Public bathroom/toilet/shower facilities are available during dance event periods only.
- You are welcome to camp or park your RV on the 15-acre grounds of DF—after contacting Pat Ward by email.
![Life on the shady side of Bhakti guest house in Melrose, Florida](https://i0.wp.com/dancingfish.dance/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bhakti.webp?resize=750%2C563&ssl=1)