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Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite!

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Side (Front) Entrance
20' Deep Dock available
Property grounds
Pet a curious manatee!
3 Kayaks plus Crab Traps!
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Homosassa, FL
  • Popular LocationHomosassa Springs Wildlife State Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationYulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park7 min drive
  • Popular Location7 Sisters Springs15 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest w/bathroom

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite!

A Rare Find!
Discover this 2 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront Cottage home with deep-water dock, perfect for a couple with 1 child or 2 children (4 person (max) family getaway). It's best suited for 2 adults and 1 child. A comfortable and very clean home with stunning waterfront views. An authentic Old Florida "Homosassa Waterfront Retreat", ready for you, friends and family to enjoy. No Pets Allowed!

Centrally located near the Homosassa Springs for manatee viewing and the Gulf for secluded beaches, great fishing and catching scallops. 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 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 2 adults and 1-2 children. Cook your meals in the fully equipped kitchen or walk outside to the backyard grill. Free cable television and free wireless Internet is included. Enjoy the screened outdoor Lanai or relax on the large waterside dock. Save your vacation money using the (included) kayaks. All available for your free use as our guests, with paddles 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. We are one of just a few local vacation rentals, where you can also park your car under a large carport to stay dry as you come and go with family and friends.

Boaters will love the 20' deep water dock plus 59' more feet of "no-wake" seawall space and nearby Marina Boat Ramps. A boat trailer can be parked onsite. Boats of all sizes, 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.

The dock 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 Dock will help you clean your fish & scallops, (plus keep your hands clean). Our Outdoor shower will take care of the rest!
Also check out our nearby sister property "Homosassa Riverfront Retreat" 702531
over (60) "5 Star" guest reviewed home!
Our calendar is filling fast!, so don't wait! Reserve now for the best dates!

Property manager

Homosassa Blue Springs Retreat - Ray & Barb
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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 Childrens PFD's Supervise at all times!

Events

No events allowed
No parties allowed. 4 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 copy of drivers license within 30 days to: xxx-xxx-xxxx or ----@--------.---
NO PETS! Add Charge of $500. per pet and eviction. (1) boat dock. Add docking at $50. per night. No refunds for unreported incidents or outages.
Do not rent this home if you have more than 4 persons in your group! Primary renter will be charged with Felony Theft of Service and Evicted.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties allowed. 4 Person maximum on property.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 3 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, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moschello's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugarmill Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite! located?

This family-friendly Homosassa holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Riverhaven Marina. Beli Island is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Cute Lil cozy place on the water! Pp perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

melody s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Mamaw and Papaw
Such a beautiful property. Loved the visits from the herons. So quiet and peaceful. Will definitely be renting again on our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homosassa Getaway
The cottage with it's great location was comfortable, clean and well equipped. It was peaceful, we saw manatees with calves in the canal and we also enjoyed just relaxing in the lanai. Ray was very responsive to a couple of questions & concerns we had. Great stay, hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and well furnished.
This is the second time we have rented from Ray, and just like the last time, the home was clean and comfortable. I appreciated having access to the kayaks and fishing gear. My only complaint is the dock could use a revamping. We got a couple splinters when barefoot on the dock. All in all, a very good experience and I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy water front
Very enjoyable stay, caught lots of catfish off the dock, great location, close to old Florida sites. Would highly recommend staying here, sea grass boat ride, right next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
great location and a great host. Very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We loved sitting on the porch and looking at the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

bret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was as advertised! - Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Had a wonderful time during the manatee overwintering season. The weather was not great, but the house is so cozy and quiet and the kids absolutely loved it. We had a small issue with heat (in Florida!) and Ray got back to me immediately and helped me resolve it. The porch is wonderful and the steam from the river in the mornings was the best alarm clock. There is a blue heron who will visit you, which was a far cry from the robins and pigeons of the NYC metro area, and my kids loved it. We did have an issue with hot water that no one can explain, but it did not take away from our adventure. This is a rustic old Florida experience. Crystal River is quiet and not very touristy compared to other Florida beach towns and totally worth it. When my kids arrived, my youngest said "this is the best hotel ever!"
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homosassa Cottage on Canal
The cottage is a comfortable, well equipped, peaceful spot for a long or short stay. We really appreciated the equipment that was available for us to use like kayaks, lawn chairs, fishing rods and tackle. The screened porch is wonderful! and the kitchen is well equipped if you like to cook. There were two of us and it was plenty of room for us. It also would work for 3 people. We spent time on the water, went to Crystal River for a fishing trip and to the State Park as well as just hanging out and enjoying the warm weather. The communication was great and we had no issues with check-in and out. There was a small issue with the air conditioning but it was dealt with promptly. We would recommend the Cottage to explore this very cool area of Florida.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Location
Nice small house by the river cool place to fish and kayak Nice park close by
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey Jo C., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little escape!
This property was wonderful. Exceeded expectations! Definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot central to manatee visits!
Nice little place on the water. Used it as our resting place after running around the various state parks and little beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Like Home
Very comfortable home location on a river. Close to restaurants and shopping. We went and swam with the manatee in Crystal River. The place is just a few minutes down the road. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Donald L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
no time to wash dry and fish early.
had issues at home, came for 2hrs on sat. wanted to fish on sunday but wasnt aware that sheets and towel had to be washed, apparently my mistake. when i got house rules it was to late for back up my wife couldnt stay horses to feed. and fishing had to be early. nice place I'll try again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

tina l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of heaven
Would absolutely recommend this property. We would definitely stay here again. Very peaceful neighborhood. Close to restaurants and state parks. This home has everything you need,no need to bring anything. We caught alot of fish right off the dock. The kayaks were a great treat. Barb and Ray were very easy to communicate with. We had no problems at all. I would highly recommend this home to anyone. Thanks so much.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michell L., Lindsborg, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed a week after other property owner cancelled with a week notice. Easy to work with and everything we needed. Enjoyed fishing and feeding the birds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rita H., Warrenton, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We loved the screened porch… and being right on the water. The house is small.. especially the second bedroom and bath. It is dated but comfortable. It was immaculately clean. Communication with owners was terrific. It isn’t a 5 star hotel— but for the price it was very good. Great location close to restaurants and nature. Cozy and quaint apply.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in a nice area.
A great property in a great part of a great state. We enjoyed this area of Florida. Lots of options for outdoor activities. From the manatees to the bike trails, we loved it all. The property was just as described, with lots of little extras that suited us perfectly. Fishing off the dock, interacting with the herons, etc. etc. Perfect location. Very quiet, but close to many things. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gineene Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The home is in a great location just a short paddle from where the Manatee gather to stay warm. Easy to use the kayaks right from the dock. This rental was stocked with everything we needed. I would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
Very relaxing and quiet stay. Loved sitting on the screened in porch and kayaking with the manatees.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ranae S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Good waterfront home that's close to everything. Manatees, biking, and lots of great seafood. Wonderful area of Florida to explore. Home has everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homosassa retreat
My mother and I had a very relaxing stay in Homosassa. Seeing the dolphins, jumping fish, turtles, many birds (including my new buddy Henry the heron) everyday, brought us smiles. We loved how close the property was to many restaurants, parks, and shopping. The use of a kayak was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D., Malabar, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Perfect location, very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay here and would definitely return. Hopefully Soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Paradise
This is the perfect location! Very close to all the restaurants and bars on the water. Easy in/out and right in between open water and springs. The location was perfect and communication with property owners was top notch. I highly recommend this spot! We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Homosassa Blue Springs Retreat - Ray & Barb

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This is our second "5 Star" vacation home in this beautiful area. Check out our "5 star" sister property "Homosassa Riverfront Retreat" property 702531 . 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 love our Homosassa vacation homes 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 waterfront lot. This gives the home and dock area, spectacular views of visiting wildlife that can't be found on typical riverfront or canal lots. The canal is spring fed which draws Fish, Blue Crabs, Manatee and Dolphins to swim right in front of our dock. 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 waterfront 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 screened lanai 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 water. 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 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 dock.

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