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Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy!

Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy!

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Deck Relaxing
Deepwater Dock! Directly on the Homosassa River.
(2) Kayaks with all the gear for a safe paddle to the springs!
Pet a curious Manatee!...
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Overview of Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Homosassa, FL
  • Popular LocationHomosassa Springs Wildlife State Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationYulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park7 min drive
  • Popular Location7 Sisters Springs15 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

Guest #1

Master

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy!

Discover this fun riverfront vacation home, perfect for your family or couples getaway. (6) Person maximum. It's a large, comfortable and very clean home with stunning riverfront views. An authentic "Homosassa Riverfront Retreat", ready for you, friends and family to enjoy. Private Community Boat Ramp included! No Pets allowed!

Our "5 Star" guest rated 3BR/2BA home is centrally located near the Homosassa Springs for manatee viewing and the Gulf for secluded beaches, great fishing and catching scallops. Deep water dock directly on the Homosassa River in a No Wake zone. Also it is located 12 miles from World Woods Golf Club, Florida’s only 5 star public course.

Look on the map and see the short easy walk from the home to waterfront restaurants and Tiki-bars. Forget something? Take a quick trip, walk or bike ride down the street, buy a gallon of milk, a bottle of wine, groceries, beer and more.

Explore the town of Homosassa with a boat ride, paddle or scenic drive to local restaurants, stores, shopping areas and attractions. Or choose instead to go off the beaten path and find your own secluded waterways. The special places nearby, where a mother manatee swims with her calf in clear waters full of fish. Places like the backyard deck where dolphin swim, manatee visit and friendly birds fly and visit each day. You'll be in the middle of everything you want and perfectly far enough away from it all.

The residence is fully furnished in every way. Comfortable beds sleep 6 adults or children. Cook your meals in the fully equipped kitchen or walk outside to one of the deck-side grills. Free cable television and free wireless Internet is included. Enjoy the screened outdoor Lanai or relax on the large waterside deck. Save your vacation money using the (included) two tandem kayaks. All available for your free use as our guests, with helmets and lot's of gear and extra's for water play or a fun trip to the nearby springs.

Have a rainy Florida day? Relax and enjoy yourself under the cover of the screened Lanai.

Boaters will love the new deep water 28' dock plus 59' more feet of "no-wake" seawall space and our nearby private Community Boat Ramp. A boat trailer can be parked onsite. Your Boat, kayaks, canoes and jet skis can be left ready to go and secured on the many dock areas. Walk out back and swim with the manatee or jump into your boat, kayaks or canoe, the large double waterfront lot provides over 100' of docking options with cleats.

The deck area is large and within arm's reach of the Manatees, Dolphins, River Otters and Fish. Watch and enjoy the local wildlife or catch fish and blue crabs right here. We include fishing rods, tackle and crab traps for your use. The sink located on the Deck will help you clean your fish & scallops, (plus keep your hands clean).

Our calendar fills fast, so don't wait! Reserve now for the best dates!

Property manager

Homosassa Riverfront Retreat Home - RaynBarb
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Bring your childrens PFD's Supervise at all times!

Events

No events allowed
No parties allowed. 6 person maximum on property.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoor smoking only! Porch okay
Government ID Required: Primary renter must Email or Text a copy to: xxx-xxx-xxxx or ----@--------.---
NO PETS ALLOWED! One boat docking allowed per group. Additional boats at $75. per night
(6) Six Person Maximum! Do not rent this home if you have more than 6 persons in your party.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: No parties allowed. 6 person maximum on property.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Riverhaven Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 4 min drive
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 7 min drive
  • Homosassa Butterfly - 9 min drive
  • 7 Sisters Springs - 15 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moschello's Pizza - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Sugarmill Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Twistee Treat Homosassa - 5 min drive
  • Crumps Landing - 3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 138 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third Visit
I am from Homosassa and visit every year with my family. This visit was with friends, a birthday & kayaking trip. I will be back in August with my family & staying here for our 4th time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
If you want peace & relaxation , this is the place! Beautiful ,spacious home in quiet neighborhood.We had 4 adults (60+) and had more than enough space! Sitting on the screened in porch was great to watch the plentiful wildlife! Ray&Barb(owners) were easy to communicate with and were very accommodating. First time Hubby and I went kayaking! Super fun !Everthing you need is close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet riverfront retreat
Had a great time in this beautiful home. The home owner was quick to respond to any questions and was available to text or call throughout our stay. The house has a dock large enough for our 24’ boat, and the open floor plan and living area was spacious. Fully furnished kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms made our stay feel like a home away from home. Looking forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great View
Excellent stay and amazing view
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Ridiculous Expectations
The home is as advertised, simple, nothing spectacular but a great location, great price. Had to call a few times to get the door code but no biggie.Ray and Barbs expectations for house conditions upon check out are a little ridiculous. I understand that, no cleaning fee was charged, and rule is to "Clean as you found it." Before we checked out, we cleaned/wiped the home, placed all linens in washer machine. Clean the dishes, cleaned the backyard, return items to shelves. We did everything short of cutting the grass. But they found "poop on the floor" outside of the toilet. Yeah right. Supposedly they found trash on the floor. Yes I moved the furniture around a bit, it's not like I moved it across the house. I think in order to satisfy Ray and Barb, you better take pictures of everything in the house as you arrive. Make a comparisons before you leave. Because there's a good chance they will "say" something wasn't as you found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Homosassa Riverfront Retreat Home - RaynBarb

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We are a friendly couple, two regular and down-to-earth people who have been in and around Florida for over 40 years, then we discovered Homosassa and started vacationing here many years ago. We've always had a lot of friends in the area and have made many more. It's a very friendly place.

Ray is retired from both the US military and a State law enforcement agency. Barb works for the Federal government at a local base. We have 2 children (Ryan and Sarah) plus a grand-daughter (Jayda) who all love it here. In our travels, we rented in various locations in the Homosassa area before finding and buying in this perfect location. Read the reviews to see why our family, friends and all of our vacation rental guests now love this home as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

It's pretty simple really, the town of Homosassa is small and still has "Old Florida Charm", the Homosassa Spring and it's river attracts incredible amounts of wildlife you won't find anywhere else. The best place we found to enjoy Homosassa is in our neighborhood. We literally waited for years to find and buy this home. It's large, comfortable and very clean on a double riverfront lot. This gives the home and deck area, spectacular views that just can't be found on typical riverfront or canal lots. The river narrows just enough here, to channel the fish, manatee and dolphins to mostly swim right in front of our dock and deck area. The perfect place for relaxing, viewing and fishing. Add-in the convenience of a short walk or drive to fun places to eat and drink and you see why, we and our guests just love this place.


Here, you watch sunrises & sunsets floating on the clouds, filled with birds, boats, tree's, dolphin and visiting manatee, each and every day.




We figured out that to have a riverfront retreat, you need to be able to retreat when you want to...




What makes this property unique

The very first time we visited here, we knew this was a very special home. It’s peaceful, calm and welcoming, the kind of place where you can leave the world behind and unwind. Relax in the privacy of the deck area with an ice cold drink or a bottle of wine. Cook a tasty meal on the grill or cool yourself just a few feet away in the spring-fed river. Relax in a floating lounge chair or jump into your Boat, Kayaks or Canoe and explore the area on a nice sunny day. There are many options here that everyone loves...


Close your eyes and you feel the cool river breezes coming off of the water. Open them and watch dolphins, manatee, otters and fish swim by. If you look up, there are birds in the sky above. Listen, and you can often hear the Manatee and Dolphin, their tails gently splashing and the snorts they make, as they surface while they swim by you on the waterside deck.

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