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

Homosassa, Florida
$296 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

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Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Czech English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Zoo On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    It was lovely!

  • Dora L.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    Yes, the host was very welcoming . Joan & Pete responded to any questions we had.

  • Theresa B.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    We had the best time at this beautiful, peaceful property. The owners were super responsive when I sent questions. We had fun kayaking, seeing the deer down the street and relaxing in the pool.

  • rebecca r.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Definitely what we needed. Perfect for whatever vacation you are looking for. The host responded very quickly with any questions we had, no concerns whatsoever, we will be back to this area

  • Sabrina F.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Nice pool and beautiful property.

  • David K.

    Submitted May 20, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    We enjoy privacy as part of our vacations and the home and surroundings provided it! Joan and Pete were great to communicate with prior to, during and after our stay. Would definitely consider making this our destination again!

  • Jaclyn F.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 5, 2025

    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!

  • Roseann M L.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2025

    Stayed Jan 8, 2025

    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.

  • Charlene T.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    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!

  • Denise R.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2024

    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.

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    This is truly a Sanctuary! We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. Lovely hosts, lovely house. You will love it. Book it!

  • Angela G.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Loved the property! Everything was absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this house for families.

  • Reno V.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    Beautiful view of the marsh where my wife’s bucket list got a little shorter after we seen manatees. Quiet and tranquil neighborhood with lots of wildlife including deer and wild hogs. I’d recommend this to anyone that wants to be off the beaten path and still able to get back to civilization within 15 minutes. The owners were incredible as well. Had a few small issues while we were there that they jumped on quickly. Great and comfortable stay. We will most likely be back soon. Maybe next fall to see more of the manatees.

  • Rachel C.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Highly highly recommend this amazing home. Everything was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The homeowners were great to deal with and answered all my questions prior to arrival. The home itself was the perfect getaway for our family. We couldn’t get over how quiet and peaceful the property was. We LOVED having the canoes and kayaks to use and the kids were in the pool almost every moment. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay.

  • Karen O.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    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!

  • Tracey H.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    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.

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