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Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf

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Beach
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf

Exceptional location to experience your next vacation adventure. READ OUR REVIEWS! Florida's Nature Coast is spectacular! Our place is close to all the best of what Florida offers. A lovely Stilt Home (not a manufactured or double wide) situated on almost 4 acres of beautiful “Old Florida” landscape just north of the “Chassahowitzka National Park”. We call the property 'The Sanctuary' - here you can meander down 'Dream Trail' to 'Eagle Point' on the property. Eagles have been spotted flying overhead. The private screened enclosed pool is perfect!
SHORT TRIP by BOAT TO GULF. Scenic ride to the Gulf of Mexico for renowned fishing and Seasonal Scalloping. Boat ramps are a short distance away and plenty of room to park your trailer at the house. A scenic 15-minute boat ride will take you into some of Florida's best fishing areas in the Gulf of Mexico or cruise up the Homosassa River toward Homosassa’s Wildlife Park where you can swim with manatees in crystal clear springs. It is also a 5-minute drive to the Homosassa Spring Park to see their exhibit up close.
2 bicycles are available. 1 Grumman Aluminum Canoe and 3 kayaks are provided for our guests to enjoy right off the boat dock in our cove that leads to meandering and enjoyable leisure rowing. Fish right off the dock! When we are down, we park our two 21 ft boats at the dock. Let us know if you wish to rent a Golf Cart. Boat and Pontoon rentals are available in Old Homosassa for an exciting adventure on the River or Gulf. Our cove in cooler months is known to have several Manatee, last season again we had a mom and her newborn living there. The sounds of nature are incredible. The house has a wrap-around screened porch, perfect for reading or Yoga.
We are 65 minutes from Tampa and Busch Gardens and from Orlando, Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios. Clearwater and its beautiful beaches and Aquarium, home of “Winter” star of “Dolphin Tales' are an hour drive from the house. Sandy white beaches are located in Chrystal River, a 15-minute drive or 25 minutes south to Pine Island. Enjoy all the activities Florida has to offer in a short ride. This area is remote enough to take you away but close enough to major grocery chains & restaurants. At local establishments like the Florida Cracker, MacRae's, the Old Mill Tavern, Crump's and others, you will definitely experience true American small town friendliness teaming with local color. "The Freezer" is our favorite! There are numerous quality golf courses within a short driving distance and many Florida Birding Trails.
The park-like property is very quiet and has complete seclusion and privacy. In season you can pick your very own oranges and grapefruits. There is parking for two cars out of direct sun. The rear of the house is south facing maximizing the amount of sun during the day on the fully screened large kidney shaped heated pool (heated in the cool months for an extra charge). There is an outdoor shower. The sunsets are glorious. A dining area with chairs and table are poolside. The large Florida room has cable TV, a sofa, a two-seat love sofa and a large single armchair. The kitchen has all needed appliances, dishes and utensils. There is an adjoining breakfast area with table and chairs for 6. The utility room has a washer, dryer and a large sink. All linen and towels (including beach towels) are provided.
A maximum number of 6 people are accepted on a rental for the given rate. There are comfortable beds for 6 people. Up to 2 additional people can be added at $25 each for each night. A cot, a twin air mattresses and a child's Pack & Play are available for use.
The master bedroom has a King-size bed, en-suite bathroom with tub/shower and a walk-in closet. There are two other bedrooms, one Queen and one with Twin beds, ample closet space, and they share a 2nd bathroom which has a bath/overhead shower, toilet and vanity unit. French doors lead out to the pool area and a door from the Master bedroom and the Queen Guestroom lead out to the pool. There is a barbecue Gas and Charcoal grill provided for your use.

Property manager

Owner - Joan & Peter

Languages

Czech, English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High Chair, Stroller, Pack and Play are available.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Waterfront Home House
Spectacular Waterfront Home

About the neighborhood

Map
Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverhaven Marina - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 23 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sugarmill Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Station - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf located?

This family-friendly Homosassa vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tiger Tail Island, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Citrus County Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true sanctuary

The property and house were exactly as advertised and exactly what we needed - a place to get away. The view from the pool is truly gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roseann M L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mostly good

While we enjoyed our stay in general, in spite of unseasonable cold weather during the first 10 days, the photos and detailed description oversold some of the property features and amenities.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, relaxing retreat

The Sanctuary fulfilled our hopes for a quiet, relaxing five week holiday. The house was comfortable and the large property was interesting. The pool & deck area with the view of wetlands was lovely - we swam every day. We especially enjoyed kayaking from the dock & exploring a range of waterways. The bikes provided by Peter were good & complemented walks in the quiet neighborhood & to town. It was our first visit to this part of Florida; while it is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, the special beauty of old Florida was dominant.
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Loved the property! Everything was absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this house for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

We had a great time and a good s scallop season!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charlene T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homosassa House

Nice property and house. A group of deer walked through every morning and evening. Everything we needed was there. The only negative was the master bath shower. I couldn't adjust the showerhead, and the water sprayed everywhere but where I needed it. Overall, it was a very nice house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Nature

Very nice property. Somewhat secluded and very private feel. Beautiful natural Florida setting, close enough to Gulf beaches, attractions like snorkeling and swimming or site seeing Manatees abound.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Homosassa Springs

Beautiful home in old Homosassa Springs on the back bayous and creeks. Wonderful relaxing stay. Perfect Old Forida area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Beautiful property. We had a blast.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Peaceful and quiet stay - just what we were looking for. Immaculately clean. And the river made for a nice canoe trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

This was a great property for our family. Close to boating, great restaurants and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away!

We loved it! No complaints, great VRBO experience. Had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Fort Wayne

Beautiful home

Overall was a great place to spend time. Pool was great. Home is nicely equipped made for a very easy vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Trong L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Retreat

House was clean and spacious. Pool was clean and well kept. Had all the amenities we needed for our week long stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Reno

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homosassa family visit

This is a fabulous property complete with a pool in old Homosassa. It works perfectly for us as we visit our family there. The owners are great and super nice. Overall our experience was great and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie C., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

We had a fantastic stay. Quiet and secluded, yet convenient to everything in the area. The private pool was amazing. We felt relaxed and at home as soon as we arrived. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt J., Marquette MI.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break stay

Super easy to deal with, great house and awesome location. Had everything we needed! Thanks Joan!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jose R., Mims, FL

Beautiful Place

This house exceeded all expectations, beautiful setting, comfortable and relaxing. Owners were a pleasure to deal with. Would definitely recommend to anyone, and will be back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Cori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

Beautiful , serene and peaceful. Secluded , plenty of parking space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R., Dracut, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property and Wonderful Location

This place was clean, quiet, and right on the water. We are able to enjoy canoeing, kayaking, biking and walking in this quiet neighborhood. The pool was beautiful and heated! The property inside and out was beautiful and there were many places to eat and drink close by. We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

What a peaceful and relaxing place. Very clean and well stocked .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful getaway

We have a wonderfully relaxing time! The setting was so beautiful and we enjoyed all the wildlife. The pool was amazing and felt so refreshing because it was so hot. We tried fishing and crabbing but didn’t have any luck. To our surprise we saw a couple of manatees in the canal right off of the back of the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Nice and Relaxing

We had a nice and relaxing stay at the Sanctuary. The home had everything we needed. It's located on a beautiful private lot surrounded by trees, birds and wildlife but has plenty to do close by. We would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The property was even more stunning than in the pictures on VRBO. The landscaping and home were beautiful, the screened in porches were fantastic! The pool was a big plus!! The home is a bit off the beaten path, providing peace and quiet, but was close enough to some nice restaurants, shopping and attractions. Would definitely book again 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023