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Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Homosassa, FL
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Riverhaven Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • 7 Sisters Springs
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Optional pull out bed in master for extra fee

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes

Welcome to Let’s Live Canal Cottage in Old Homosassa!
Our three bedroom, two bath cottage is located on a canal off of the Homosassa River, with nearby gulf access. Bring your small boat or golf cart to enjoy the area.
There is a boat ramp at McRaes’s down the road and your small boat can be stored at our dock. Culvert access to the Homosassa River. This property also includes use of five kayaks and two bicycles.
Get in your kayak and go to dinner!
We are just minutes away on a beautiful walk to The Shed at McRae’s, The Freezer, The Monkey Bar and Monkey Island.
There are so many activities that are so easily accessible from this property.
Come enjoy the manatees and everything the nature cost has to offer! Enjoy this little slice of heaven!

**Guests must agree to a waiver upon booking for use of the dock, kayaks, and canal as requested by our homeowner's insurance. We are required to have a waiver for use of water and water related activities to maintain coverage. Waiver is available under "rental agreement" tab in this listing.

Optional pull out bed guests (in master) available for small extra fee of $10. Please let us know upon booking if this will be needed as this bed is not prepared prior to all check ins and extra linens are not provided with stay.

Dishonesty regarding the number of guests that will be staying on the property will not be tolerated. ESPECIALLY if the number of guests exceeds the capacity limits that are set for the house. These limits are set for a reason. We do not provide air mattresses for extra bedding as the number of beds already in the house are ample for the guest capacity. Thank you.

🛥️Docking at our cottage: One vessel can be docked in the back of our home at a maximum of 15 feet. We are located beyond a height restricted tube/culvert, therefore vessels with center consoles, fixed canopies, and towers cannot pass through the culvert to dock at the property. Experienced boaters who are familiar with their vessel and tides may fit a pontoon through the culvert, however, we are ideally set up for docking a fishing skiff. We are located two minutes from two boat ramps and ample daily parking if our dock cannot accommodate your vessel.
*Please contact me about the size of your boat that you plan to dock before you book! Let’s make sure it fits and can access the river through the culvert!

We are also a pet free property!

Please note that scallop season is a very busy time at the cottage as well as in the area. We often host parties of six at the cottage and are generally fully booked from early July through August. We work diligently to try to accommodate early check in requests, but also always want to make sure the house is ideal for our next check in and our guests are happy. Early check ins and late departures for especially larger groups during this time are more difficult to accommodate. Thank you for understanding!


Please keep your party to registered guests only on the property. We do not allow extended visits and events/parties with guests who are not staying on the property. Please understand that this is an insurance liability. We also like to keep our amazing neighbors happy 😃 *Dishonesty regarding pets and smoking inside the home is not permitted. A $250 fee will be incurred for additional cleaning expenses. Please read full description of our property before booking.

We would love to reiterate that our family absolutely loves our guests. We enjoy sharing our vacation home with others and are so happy when our guests enjoy it as much as we do. We are a smaller cottage in a quiet neighbor and not a large palace. The description of our home is very accurate with bed sizes, pictures of each room, and we are very clear about guest capacity limits as we do not want our guests to be uncomfortable during their stay. There are larger homes in the area that do fit larger parties. We, however, enjoy the comfort of our cozy cottage.
While you are staying at our property, we want you all to be comfortable and have an enjoyable time. As your host, I do give our guests every opportunity for something to be addressed or rectified during your stay; whether that be number or towels or more blankets, we are happy to help you! Please before reviewing give us the opportunity to provide you with what you may need. It is important to us, but we cannot fix an issue that we are unaware of. We are people too and understand everyone’s needs may be different.
Thank you so much!
Kindly,
The Rost Family

Property manager

Shannon McGuire Rost
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We appreciate you adhering to our house rules. Our home sleeps a MAXIMUM of 6 adult guests. We cannot accommodate any more than six guests.
Our home is suitable for a maximum of 6 adult guests. Due to keeping our home clean and sanitary for future guests, please DO NOT use couches as beds.
Our home is on a very small and quiet side street with no on street parking. There is enough room for two vehicles and one boat with trailer.

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
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

About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this cottage is 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.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Riverhaven Marina - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • 7 Sisters Springs - 17 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugarmill Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum. Tiger Tail Island and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet/Cozy

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as described and more. Neighborhood was quiet and relaxing. We will definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great house

Loved the home, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a Home Away From Home

Our second stay at the property since we loved it so much, this time for our wedding in the area! Shannon was beyond accommodating and the home is always so beautifullt decorated. It gave my new spouse and I such comfort being able to stay at this cozy cottage. Can't recommend enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calice/Miller trip

The house was great and everything as described. The plus for us was the kayaks and bikes. We used both to travel around and eat. The host was excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation getaway

Stayed 3 nights with 2 friends, home was clean and very cozy, had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, the owner Shannon was awesome, area had lots to do a great restaurants. Very relaxing scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Stay was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This was our second stay and had a great time. The canal location provides easy access to the river and the home is the perfect getaway. Thank you our host, Shannon and the Rost family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend

Our host was most helpful & we enjoyed our time there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Fun Getaway

House looks just like the photos. It’s on a quiet back street that very peaceful. Owners were very easy to deal with and communication was great. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sug N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Cozy home in excellent location in Old Homosassa. Super clean and well stocked. Especially enjoyed the light show on the front yard oak tree! Spent a lot of time at porch bar watching mullet jumping and heron wading. Went to the Homosassa Wildlife State Park, ate at the Freezer and took a river ride on the Island Girl Cruise… highly recommend all. We had a wonderful time! Hope y’all can keep this beautiful place a secret ❣️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Do not hesitate to book this home! We rented this home for Easter weekend, and had a wonderful stay. The home was immaculate. It is so nicely decorated as well and had absolutely everything we needed. Host Shannon was so good about communicating and check-in was seamless. The home is in very close walking distance to the water and several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We had such an amazing time staying at your canal house. It was decorated so beautifully. We stayed around Easter and it was just perfect.The Easter basket and plastic eggs that was left for us was so sweet and the egg hunt that was already set up tor us was the cherry on top. The house itself was very well maintained. Very clean and the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on. The kitchen and bathrooms were very stocked with everything you might need. The kayaks and bikes were an added bonus and was used a lot while we was there. Communication with the owners was very easy and they were so sweet snd helpful. Over all we LOVED this house and cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place to Stay

This property is wonderful, everything is self-explanatory and helpful booklet is on counter for you. Wonderfully decorated and comfortable. Owners have thought of everything to make your stay great and respond to you promptly with any questions while you are there!! Loved the area and enjoyed the kayaks. Old Mill Tavern & The Freezer are great places to eat!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family stay

Owners were very accommodating, and very easy to reach and communicate with . House was very clean close to the attractions we were coming to see. I’m also glad they had a box fan at the property so we did not have to bring ours.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A night away

I took my mother and brother for a short get away to relax and have some fun. We had the best time the property was amazing very clean the neighbors were friendly we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing month in a perfect home

My husband and I stayed for a month in this beautiful home away from home. We had high hopes, having driven by the property while visiting Homosassa last year, and it was even better than we imagined. Location, location, location! The house is in the perfect spot in Old Homosassa, walking distance to favorites (Florida Cracker Kitchen, the Freezer, the Shed/McCrae's) and right on a canal leading you to the all the wonderful highlights of the Homosassa River. Such a treat to be able to walk to lunch, dinner, a drink, music. The wonderful surprise was the wildlife in the backyard of this house -- daily visits by great blue heron and great egret. And a manatee swam up the seawall, nibbling awhile, raising its head. It was an amazing experience! Shannon was the perfect host! So responsive, and so welcoming. The TLC was evident everywhere in the home, and we loved our stay. We cannot wait to return next year! The house is comfortable and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight with family

Very clean, comfy cottage right on the canal. We weren’t there long but we’re able to take a kayak out to explore for a couple hours. Owner very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thankful

I am so concerned for your home and town We are still rebuilding from Ian and will for years I’m so sorry We were hoping to be back in fall and will keep tabs as everyone rebuilds! You are an awesome VRBO host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen S., North Creek, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage in the Heart of it All

This cottage has everything you need for a nice stay in Homassassa! Communication was seemless with the owner. The location is ideal & close to everything, but you feel like you are away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canal Life

Great host. Great property. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you, Shannon and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucille M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to the Nature Coast

Cute and cozy cottage. We really enjoyed the kayaks and the board games. It had everything that we needed. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda Wesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fish'n with Chan

We all had a great time. The house was very nice. We loved it. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax!

This property is well maintained. Very clean and cute! We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Host/Hostess was very accommodating and responded quickly to any questions or needs we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia P., South Carolina USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean

The host was very responsive and everything was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet and relaxing girls night away

We enjoyed this relaxing quiet space to sit on the back porch talking and drink coffee together. Much needed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon McGuire Rost

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We would love to take the time to tell you a little about ourselves. We are a family of five including three kiddos, ages 14, 12, and 10. Our two youngest are just on the brink of 13 and 11! Our family absolutely loves everything Florida. We are no strangers to the Orlando theme parks circuit and knew eventually we wanted to live close enough to enjoy the completely amazing "chaos" that Orlando has to offer, but also retreat to the quiet when we were done theme park trips.

We discovered the beautiful area of Citrus County on one of our family trips and on a suggestion of a friend, visited Homosassa. Within one hour, my hard working husband
who never relaxes, was talking to the FANTASTIC locals and enjoying the view at The Shed at McRae's. Our homeschooled kids were talking to local fisherman and learning about cleaning their catches while I listened to some excellent live music and watched to boats come in. As the vocalist in a local cover band in our home area, I was blown away at the quality of live music in the area. It is AMAZING! (You must attend an open mic at The Shed on a Thursday evening! Stellar!!) Then you add the manatees! The manatees sealed the deal! Fabulous people, beautiful water and surroundings and MANATEES! What more could we ask for?

When coming to Florida, we were always drawn back to Homosassa and knew we needed to make this slice of heaven our second home. And now we are so excited to share this second home, our little piece of paradise, with you! We could not be more excited to share our home with you so you can come and make as many amazing memories as we have!

There are so many great things to do in our area! Take the kayaks out and explore! The Springs are a must see! We know you will love it here as much as we do! We are immersed in nature on our little canal front cottage and close enough to places like the Orlando theme parks, Clearwater Beach, Cedar Key, and Tampa for day trips! There is so much to explore and enjoy! The Rosts

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