Private waterfront retreat with pool & 40 foot dock

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6137.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Hernando Beach, FL

Nature Coast Botanical Gardens
12 min drive
Bayport Park Boat Ramp
17 min drive
Weeki Wachee River
17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Beautiful waterfront, pool home, watch the sunsets from the deck or go to the Gulf and anchor your boat to the 40 foot dock. fish from the sea wall & cool off in the pool. bring friends or family to enjoy

Property manager

Barry Gustafson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Water view

Outdoor space

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Kick your feet up in our swinging chairs and relax on the Weeki Wachee River!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Weeki Wachee Springs and High Point Golf Club. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hernando Beach, FL

What's nearby

Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 12 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs - 17 min drive
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 17 min drive
Weeki Wachee River - 17 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
‪Upper Deck - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private waterfront retreat with pool & 40 foot dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private waterfront retreat with pool & 40 foot dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private waterfront retreat with pool & 40 foot dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private waterfront retreat with pool & 40 foot dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private waterfront retreat with pool & 40 foot dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Nature Coast Botanical Gardens, Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Weeki Wachee River. Bayport Park Pier and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD D.

4 Sept 2024

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

Labor Day weekend

Really nice house and host. The dock was perfect for our boat and the pool was relaxing after a day on the water fishing and scalloping. Wonderful time. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

14 Aug 2024

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

Perfect vacation

We really loved this place. Stayed at a few here and so far this my favorite. So well equipped. Everything you need is here. The pool was much bigger than i thought. Plenty of dock space. Lots of pricacy yoo privacy

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

S K.

5 Aug 2024

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

Highly recommend

The home was absolutely beautiful inside and out. The owner, Barry, was extremely helpful and efficient with his responses. Unfortunately, TS Debby was enroute and we had to leave a day early to get home and prepare our property. Highly recommend this house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

4 Aug 2024

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

Great visit to Hernando Beach

This home is really nice and is exactly as advertised in the listing. The dock is very nice and could have accommodated two boats my size (23'). Barry was super nice and allowed us to check in early which was awesome. Would definitely book this one again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

29 July 2024

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

Great Place to Stay

We were very impressed with the house. It was clean, had all the amenities you need, plenty of parking and the boat dock was great for our 25 footer. The canal was also clean and wide. The location is quiet and there are several local places to eat or more establishments are 3 to 4 miles away. The owner was very accommodating and took care of an issue with haste. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

19 July 2024

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

❤ Cassidy Joes

We loved the house, location just everything. There is nothing that I could think of that wasnt available to us. Barry the host will text you right back 5 stars

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

12 July 2024

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

Summer vacation

My family and I loved this rental. No complaints. Hopefully we be back next summer to do it again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2024

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

Family Fun in the sun!

We were coming to town for a family funeral, and a quick family getaway. This was just what we needed! This house was spacious, and clean! The pool was AMAZING!! We were off the channel so it made it super convenient for us to rent a boat at Captain’s Boat rental, which was 1 minute away. We were able to rent the boat the night before since we had a dock near by. Barry and Lynn we great with allowing us to dock the boat. They were always available if we had questions or needed anything. The bedrooms were great sizes for our family of 5. The beds were soft and comfortable! The kitchen area accommodated us for meals. We even had some family over after the funeral and enjoyed the pool and BBQ’d food on the grill. At night my husband and I enjoyed the hot tub on the deck looking at the beautiful sky. This VRBO literally had everything we needed. Coolers, sunscreen, towels for our boat day. Toiletries, cleaning products, all kitchen needs and more. This was the perfect house! We will absolutely be back! Thank you Barry and Lynn for allowing us to enjoy your house to make memories.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

16 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Spot on the Canal

The house has everything you need when visiting the Hernando Beach area. The pool is clean and heated, there is plenty of space for the family with three full bedrooms and a daybed downstairs for one more guest. There is plenty of outdoor seating and furniture for having a few more people over during the day. The dock is great for bringing your own boat renting one from the marina as we did. You can cruise right down the canal and out to the Flats in the Gulf for a day of floating. The way the house and pool are set up are very private for you and your guests. We had a couple really nice cookouts at the pool. There are even a couple kayaks to cruise around the canals. We immensely enjoyed our stay here. Barry and Lynn are excellent hosts and make sure that everything is taken care of for you.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollie R.

7 Apr 2024

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

Awesome family getaway!

This property is beautiful! We had a great time and would definitely stay here again. Great communication with the homeowner (but we did not need anything, as everything was even better than expected!) Such a great area-we loved every minute! Thank you so much Barry and Lynn for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

22 Mar 2024

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

Great location

Great location on the canal. Quiet and peaceful. Beautiful house with plenty of space to sit outside and relax. Lots of great places to eat close by - we especially loved the seafood. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

15 Mar 2024

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

Great property! Just as advertised.

This is a super house, just as nice as it seems in the photos! Barry is a wonderful host, very communicative and helpful. He even quickly responded to questions from halfway around the world! Pool and hot tub were lovely! The house was very comfy and well-equipped. Also very clean. It's nice to be right on the waterway and in a quiet neighborhood. Recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawni S.

11 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful Home

This was a perfect home for my husband and I to stay at while we visited friends and family in the area. The house was fully stocked and had every amenity that we needed. It was very clean and beautifully decorated. One morning we saw dolphins playing in the canal. It is located in a quiet neighborhood. Barry was very helpful and answered any questions I had. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie P.

13 Aug 2023

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

Happiness in Hernando Beach

This was a beautiful property that was everything and more! The interior is beautifully appointed, comfortable, and very clean. The pool and dock were perfect! We enjoyed swimming, sitting around the pool, and fishing off the dock. The owner is very responsive, friendly and helpful. We highly recommend and had a wonderful time enjoying the views on the water with family.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

31 July 2023

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

Amazing Trip! Boater/ Fisherman's Paradise!

What a great experience. House was perfect, the owner was so easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The upstairs was spacious, clean and very well appointed. I would recommend this property to anyone, especially to boaters and fisherman. The huge 40' floating dock was great, plenty of room to clean scallops and fish on the main dock after your day on the water. Pool was perfect and the downstairs bonus room had a full size fridge, utility sink, bathroom with shower and a trundle bed. There was also plenty of parking. We had two big trucks and 2 trailers with a golf cart and still plenty of room. 5 STARS!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

17 July 2023

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

Pure Perfection!!

Our stay was AMAZING at this property! Location: We came to this area to see the famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids. The location was perfect at about 15/20 minutes from the Springs, town, and also a cute little beach area on Pine Island for a day trip. Spring Hill is very close with plenty of shopping and tons of grocery stores. There are some really good local restaurants that Mr. Barry was happy to compile a list of his favorites. Being on the canal was great! Especially for boaters to have their own dock in the back yard. We are coming with a boat next time for sure! Great for dock(sea cat) or grass flat fishing! Kayaking right from the house is nice too. The Home: This is probably the best, cleanest, and well stocked vacation rental I have EVER stayed in. I usually have to bring my own items from home but that was not necessary here! I felt so at home with everything I could need. The back porch was always cool and perfectly positioned over the pool, that I felt comfortable enough allowing my kids to swim while I watched from above but there is also plenty of comfortable and shaded seating by the pool as well. Beds were comfortable and clean. Host: Mr. Barry and Mrs. Lynn were amazing hosts! Very helpful and accessible. Mr. Barry offered tons of suggestions for the area. They really went the extra mile to make this the perfect vacation for my family! Thank you for sharing your HOME with us, and we look forward to many more summers to come at this beautiful location!❤️

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy B., Lakeland, Florida

9 July 2023

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

Amazing time

We love to travel and have stayed many places. This was one of our favorites. The home is very spacious and has many spots to hang out. Lot of seating in hang out area. There were abundance of dishes and towels. Everything in the home is top quality. The beds were very comfortable. Looking forward to coming back to this home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Barry Gustafson

My wife and I are from Colorado. We have had homes in Florida for the last 20 years. We just purchased this home in 2020 and love it. We have been host for many years in Florida and Colorado. We love the water and the beautiful sunsets. Hope you enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home in 2020. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. We love the outdoor restaurants and bars. There is plenty of live music during the week and weekends. The boating and fishing is great. And love the weather. Great family fun.

What makes this property unique

You can bring your boat and keep it in the water during your stay or rent one. Cool off in the pool, its heated in the winter months for year-round use. The house the open living concept and decks to enjoy outdoor eating or just lounging.