Homosassa, Florida
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. 2 canoes 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 21ft boats at the dock. 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 wraparound 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 grill provided for your use.
Very clean. Great view of beautiful grounds, wildlife and the marsh/river. Out of the way and large lot made for a quiet stay. Comfortable beds. Lots of activities - both outside and rainy day - games, puzzles, books, DVDs, horse shoes, bongo ball, fishing poles, coolers. Loved the heated screened in pool, dock and kayaks/canoes. We used the grill a couple times, which was great, but also the area restaurants - MacRae's, Old Mill Tavern, Museum Cafe, Crumps. Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park was certainly a highlight with lots of Manatees in season, as well as many other animals. Highly recommended!
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 ?
The property was outstanding. Very private and secluded in the marsh-river area. We brought our boat and enjoyed the fishing. We saw lots of wildlife starting with deer at the time of our arrival. The house was nice and clean. The beds slept well. They even dropped off a fan so I could rest better. The pool and a beautiful view right out the back door. The only thing negative was the Roku TV service. It is internet streaming only, we have no streaming accounts, and we missed all our favorite shows. The local community has some unique shops and great restaurants. I am looking forward to a return visit.
We really enjoyed our time there. It was a quiet residential neighborhood so our walks were very enjoyable on the quiet streets. It was great to see wildlife. Beautiful rustic views, especially from the pool area. Beds were comfortable, house was clean and kitchen and bathroom accessories were well stocked. Nice communication with hosts at each step of the reservation. Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely stay there again.
Everything was great.
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!
Beautiful home in old Homosassa Springs on the back bayous and creeks. Wonderful relaxing stay. Perfect Old Forida area.
We had a great time and a good s scallop season!!
More than once someone in our group said “magical” in describing the location and views of The Sanctuary. It is wonderfully isolated yet close to stores, restaurants and attractions if that’s what you are looking for. We look forward to returning!
House was clean and spacious. Pool was clean and well kept. Had all the amenities we needed for our week long stay.
This was our second visit to The Sanctuary, and it was one of our best vacations ever. The pool was absolutely perfect. Everything was immaculately clean. Joan and Pete are gracious owners and want you to enjoy your visit. We don't think you can find a better property to spend your Florida vacation.
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!
Beautiful property. We had a blast.
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Great place to stay
Peaceful and quiet stay - just what we were looking for. Immaculately clean. And the river made for a nice canoe trip.
This lovely home continues to be one of our favorite vacation destinations. It is well kept, comfortable and has all the hallmarks of a relaxing vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool area. The kayaks and canoes were great for exploring and fishing. We walked each morning on the quiet roads. The house is stocked with everything that you could need for your stay. The owners provide excellent communication and are highly responsive to emails/texts. We will definitely return.
Beautiful home, beautiful property. We had such a relaxing time and saw so much wildlife in the yard, marsh, and along the road. It was peaceful, tranquil, and exceeded our expectations. Thank you for allowing us to stay and enjoy The Sanctuary! We love Homosassa!
This was a great property for our family. Close to boating, great restaurants and peaceful.
This property has it all. Location is great, secluded and private. Deer and turkeys in the yard daily. Multiple fishing locations from the dock to the nature trail locations. Our kiddos loved the pool and the view from the pool deck over the marsh is post card worthy. The house had everything we needed and more. Have a little one? They have a high chair and pack n play already there. Plenty of space in the driveway for boat and trailer too. We will be rebooking for 2023!! Thanks Joan & Peter!
What a peaceful and relaxing place. Very clean and well stocked .
We have stayed in a lot of vacation rental homes and I can honestly say this is the first time that the house and property FAR exceeded our expectations. Everything was clean and in great condition. The pool was perfect and entertained my kids for hours each day. My favorite part of our stay was drinking coffee every morning on the dock while watching the wildlife - one of the highlights was when a dolphin very briefly visited the little cove by the dock! We had some fun on the kayaks and bikes, did a little fishing, played a little horseshoe, and got in a lot of much needed relaxation. The kitchen was fully stocked with any appliance and gadget you could need. The owners were very nice and helpful. They communicated everything we could possibly need to know days ahead of our stay - which I very much appreciated for planning purposes. And the location was excellent - only 10 minutes from the wildlife park -- which we all loved -- and under 15 minutes to the grocery store and an ice cream shop. Plus there were a lot of local restaurants nearby. I really hope that we have the opportunity to return for another vacation in the future because we all fell in love with this place!
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.
Words can not do this place justice. It is the perfect holiday get away surrounded by nature. Joan was always helpful with any questions we had and fast to answer. The house and pool were spotless and we loved everything about it. I hope we can come back one day!
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