Inverness, Florida
House at end of a 1.4-mile dirt road. No sports cars. Perfect for canoeing & kayakers. Yards from the McGregor Smith Scout Reservation of 4,964 acres for biking & hiking. Freshwater spring 200 yards to swim in. Screened-in Semi-private pool. 2 bars & restaurants by water within a 1.5 mile in either direction. 8 miles to the quaint town of Inverness with shopping & restaurants. Wild Bill's Airboat Tours or Custom airboat rides can be arranged from yard. 2 excellent fishing lakes within 7 miles.
I was looking for a serene place to share a weekend with a good family friend to have a memorial service for my Dad and Mom who recently passed. The fire pit and beautiful property had me at hello. Both met, if not exceeded, our expectations. The property is truly serene and stunning. I messaged the owner (Jack...who is great) after my stay and shared that we checked out a day early and provided the reasons why. Figured I would message him directly versus including my feedback in a review. But, I did not hear back and I want to check this review off my to-do list. The main home was overall very nice. The living room quarters with the beautiful river view was outstanding. The air conditioning was great (very important for Florida properties). That said, here's what didn't set well with us: 1) Upon entry, the first thing you see is the refrigerator. It's certainly serviceable, but the outside doors had mold on them. Not a great first impression. My first thought was, Yuck! I suggested a fridge upgrade. 2) The mattress and pillows in the master bedroom were horrible. I shared with Jack that I'd likely stay at this property 3 to 4 times a year if he upgraded both the fridge and the master bedroom bed and pillows. I never understand why VRBO owners do not consider comfort. Beds and pillows are NOT where you cut corners. The springs from the mattress poking my back throughout the night(s) caused me to say screw it, we're leaving a day early because I cannot sleep. 3) The swimming pool had not been cleaned for a long time. The water was moldy-green. It certainly wasn't the time of year to swim, but hanging out by the pool was unappealing so we spent most of our time by the fire pit. 4) The home uses well water. No problem if there was a filter to the house. However, there is not. Thus, there is a strong odor of sulfur when the water is running. We brought plenty of bottled water, so drinking from the tap wasn't a concern. But showering in that sulfur water was off-putting. Never felt clean. I provide this constructive feedback hoping Jack takes it as such. If these items were corrected, I would give this property RAVING 5-star reviews. So Jack, I hope you invest in the upgrades ... I'd love to come back. Again and again. But, as is, I'll have to search for serenity elsewhere.
This little house sits back on a dead-end road. Has a beautiful view. It was peaceful and quiet. We did have a problem with the master shower not working (water just trickled out) and had a stagnant smell each time we used it. Didn’t get a chance to put a pole in the water but looked like a great spot to do some fishing
The view was spectacular. Very peaceful and relaxing listening to all the birds, frogs, and likely some gators grunting. The accommodations for that area were very nice and the owner was easy to communicate with to make sure we had everything we needed. Inverness is about 10-15 minute drive so easy access to restaurants and groceries. As described, the road going into the place was very bumpy especially the first day as it has just rained. The next day they grated the road so that helped. There are airboat rides going through the area but only during the day and during the week it was much less traffic. We would stay here again! Absolutely loved it!
Beautiful property. Owner was very nice. Location is remote. Be prepared for a slow and long drive off the main road.
Property is on a beautiful river. Rough dirt road in for about 2 miles. Scenic and private. - taste of old Florida.
Quiet double-wide mobile overlooking the Withlacoochee River with cypress trees, frogs, crickets and water birds to keep you company. Cozy home with kitchen, 2 beds, 2 baths, a laundry room and kayaks to use while there. There's a 12 cup coffee maker, electric range/oven, toaster and full size fridge and microwave. It's a few miles to the closest grocery store so stop there before heading to the home. Neighbor Randy is friendly and knowledgeable.
We had a great stay, the property was definitely off the beaten path, just as we wanted. Great views, wildlife, and kayaking. We saw many species of birds and a few gators. Great sunrise views. Jack was very responsive to our needs and questions. The only drawback is the noisy airboat traffic during the day. We did day trips while we were there, so we missed most of the boating hours. I recommend this property if getting close to nature is your goal, we really enjoyed it, It is as advertised.
Love this property! Great for the nature lover with lots to do close by. We went kayaking, ATV riding, ziplining and more. House was great, highly recommend. Thank you Jack for your great hospitality!
We where looking for a change from our usual locations. I will get the road question out of the way first. We had no problem in a 2020 Ford Mustang going the posted speed limit of 10 MPH a few spots need to slow to a crawl but no big deal. Peace and quite was a must....This property is just as advertised. We enjoyed watching the various boats and wildlife go by. Mornings are the best and sitting by the pool in the evening was a nice way to end the day. Jack is very helpful with info on the local area. His responses are quick and very thorough. When in the area we will be back. Mark & Liz
This location is beautiful. It was very clean, which is a must for us. The unit was like going to grandma's house back in the early 80's but don't get me wrong, it is a very nice place. Some other posts complained about the road. It is a long dirt road and it is difficult if you have a vehicle that is low to the ground, especially when it rains. That being said, we managed in a Mustang and a Thunderbird. I think it is worth it just to be away. The host answered all of my questions and best of all, we had a really good time.
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