Matlacha, Florida: Hobby Horse House - Home of Doll Lady (Gone)
The "Doll Lady of Matlacha" had filled her small, sandy front yard with vintage toy hobby horses.
- Directions:
- On the north side of Hwy 78/Pine Island Rd, a quarter-mile east of the Knolls Court Motel.
- Hours:
- 2016: All hobby horses removed.
- Status:
- Gone
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It is now just a regular house along Pine Island Rd. No hobby horses in sight.
[Debbie F, 10/16/2016]So, while certainly ONE of the many funky attractions worthy of Roadside America, this house recently sold (as the owner sadly passed away) and the hobby horses have been slowly disappearing (being sold, given away or miraculously walked on their own). See it soon before it transforms!
[Debbie F, 08/31/2016]Hobby Horse House
The town of Matlacha (pronounced Mat-la-shay) has many intriguing sights, including a home that has been taken over by old-school toy horses...
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The hobby horses fill the front yard of Helen O'Rourke McClary, who calls herself "Doll Lady of Matlacha" and enjoys visitors.