1-bedroom cottage and private boat dock on deepwater canal close to the springs

Homosassa, Florida
$213 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

This cozy pet friendly cottage lets you catch fish right from your own doorstep! It is a quaint cottage with a nice size bedroom with a king size bed. The kitchen is well stocked and has a full-size refrigerator, stove and microwave. The living room has a beautiful waterfront view. The Tiki bar in the photos is your space as well (there is a door into another unit opening into the Tiki bar for access only).
There are 2 kayaks on a rack in your garden for you to use.
You can catch yourown bait: pinfish, crabs or mullet. You are likely to see dolphins and manatees from your living room. There's a screened-in bar area with comfortable chairs to nod off in. You are minutes by boat or car to the Homosassa Wildlife Park.

There are many fine restaurants in the Homosassa and Crystal River area for your enjoyment of our Florida Southern cooking.

If you would like an IMMACULATE quiet place for great fishing or just as a place to nod your head give us a call. I believe this could be the place for you at an affordable rate. If you are looking for a place to entertain your friends while staying at the Rod'n'Nod, we would suggest that you kindly look elsewhere. The cottage is perfect for a couple. It is not suitable for additional overnight guests.

You are welcome to bring your own boat and dock right outside. The Florida record tarpon was caught just a mile or so from the cottage.There are two kayaks ready to go and a charcoal grill free of charge

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Center Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • karen l.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Mike was great. We chatted for a moment before I got there. Let him know we got in ok. Let him know we left. Everything was in perfect order. Great, stay great location. My first Vbro, absolutely would do it again, especially at Mike's place

  • Aaron J.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2026

    Stayed Jan 6, 2026

    The cottage was very clean, quaint, and great access to the water and very close to the springs.

  • Anna C.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 3, 2025

    This was the perfect little stay. We loved that it was right on the water and we could just sit and relax right on the canal. Rhe screened in “Tiki” area was so cute. The location was perfect, as it was near everything we wanted to do. And it was walkable to the best restaurant we tried in the area, Marguerita’s. We were so close to Blue Haven who took us out to swim with manatees!I’ve already recommended to friends and we will be back for sure!

  • Candice D.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    I had an absolutely wonderful stay. Location was perfect and the place was exceptionally clean. The bed was comfy too. I had the pleasure of meet the host and family who were utterly lovely. I launched my SUP off the deck each day easily. There was plenty of parking space and good wifi too. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Lezley T.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Thank you so much for a much needed great getaway! My son and i spent an excellent weekend at your location and i truly appreciate the ease of everything. We immediately felt right at home and love every minute. We will absolutely be back!

  • Tony T.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Everything was exactly as described. We had a wonderful time while there. If I had to list one negative, it would be the tight parking.

  • Tina F.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    It's a great little place, offering a serene setting, quiet and nice accommodations.

  • Ryan D.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    Great location of a cute canal front cottage. Perfect for couple with small boat.

  • Paula O.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    This vacation cottage was so quaintly decorated and comfortable! We brought our small pontoon and tided it up at the dock right at the house. We used a local marina to put our boat in and drove the boat to the house. Lovely small yard that is fenced in for our small dog. The king size bed was very comfortable and we were very happy to see that they had a Keurig coffee maker available for our morning coffee. We would definitely stay there again!

  • Sena M.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    We had a fantastic weekend stay at this cozy VRBO in Homosassa, Florida! The property was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and perfectly equipped for a relaxing getaway. The location was ideal, close to everything we wanted to explore, yet peaceful enough to really unwind.What really made the stay stand out were the hosts—they were absolutely wonderful! Friendly, responsive, and thoughtful, they went above and beyond to make sure we felt right at home.Whether you’re visiting for the springs, the manatees, or just to recharge, this spot is a gem. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

  • alyn w.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Perfect location. Clean an very well maintained.. Met the host and they were great.

  • Krista H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Another great week at this quaint establishment. Well stocked, clean,comfy bed and the sheets and towel smell so good. Scallops plentiful this year. Took the tandem kayak to Hunters Springs park n kayaked to Three sisters Spring. Had a epic stay. Thank you

  • Will H.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Little rainy but cooled things off

  • Jesse G.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    We had a great time and saw a ton of wildlife!

  • Norma S.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Wonderful watching the manatees play. Highlight of the trip.

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    If you love water, there is no better location than this one. I grew up on a houseboat and this is like that but without the gentle rocking. Kayaks were available so I could launch right off the porch. It’s only a 30 minute paddle to Homosassa Springs. The wildlife that visits is great to watch. The cabin is very sweet. It has a comforting feel to it and had everything I needed in the kitchen, linens, bathroom. The only snag I had was with the tv. Several times I had to go through the setup again in the morning, then it was good for the rest of the day. The owner already had the password entered so it wasn’t that big of a deal. The screened porch/tiki area is a very nice area to relax in. It is a commons area for both renters. My renting neighbors in the adjoined house were delightful. In a nutshell, I’m coming back!

  • Stacy G.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    We traveled to Homosassa so I could check off my #1 bucket list item-swimming with the manatees. This nice little cottage was in the perfect location for all we wanted to do. Relaxing mornings sitting by the water and evenings ending the same way. Close to excellent dining options, beautiful drives, and a nice quiet neighborhood. The homeowner was very responsive when we had any questions. Highly recommended this property if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing place to stay.

  • Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    upon arrival could not find the key & was frustrated in having to contact owner. Thought the owner would contact us before arrival which would have been a thoughtful thing to do since we had expressed it was our 50th anniversary weekend get away. But we know that everything is about the money so we live & learn so won't be back.

  • jane s.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Absolutely a TEN! Even on a busy holiday weekend the neighborhood was quiet and restful. Great location. One morning a manatee surfaced directly in front of the cottage.

  • Krista H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Everything you need is right here. I was impressed by our accomodatiins. Fully stocked with linens,keurig,and even games. Big yahtzee fans,brought iur own only to discover there was one there. Restaurants within walking distance. Easy access to the gulf. Very clean and the people in Homosassa are truly top shelf. Well be back. Thank you for being so accomodating to extend our stay.

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    This is the most adorable, clean place! Perfectly decorated to make it a homey water property. Every detail for things you may need these owners have thought of down to the cutest starfish and crab hair clips :) The owners communicated quickly and were so helpful. We will be back!

  • Mark H.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    The property was too small and having to share boat dock with other tenant. The cottage was very small for 3 persons. Unlikely to rent this place again unfortunately.

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