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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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Interior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Homosassa, FL
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    4 min drive
  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum
    7 min drive
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
    7 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Guest #1

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

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
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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.

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. 6 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.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 4 min drive
  • Homosassa Butterfly - 9 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min drive
  • 7 Sisters Springs - 15 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sugarmill Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! located?

This family-friendly Homosassa holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Riverhaven Marina, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Beli Island. Tiger Tail Island and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Johannes K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Mooi uitzicht
Goed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Great location or river. Boat ramp right next door was very convenient. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location! Plenty of dock space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Riverfront retreat
First off, the hosts were very pleasant very responsive and easy to work with. I would book with them again. The property was larger than expected for the area. I was able to park my 4Runner and trailer there with ease and options. The boat dock was well placed and well maintained. The house had several coffee pots which was great because I am a drip coffee guy. There were 2 refrigerators and an ice machine across the main street. Restaurants upon restaurants that you can take the boat to or drive. The kitchen was full and clean. The seawall was lengthy and we saw a few manatees and lots of dolphins. The property is situated right across from the spring which was just a short boat ride. This place is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great River House
This house is a great location for spending time on the river. House is very well supplied with everything for a great stay. The dock was great for those bringing a boat. Home was very clean and owner was very responsive. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
We love this place.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Loved that the property was on the river. Had everything we needed. Didn't like the boat trailer parking. Our trailer got hit because we had to park so close to the road. It was further up the river in the slow zone that what I would have preferred. Overall we had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wyatt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ray and Barb are excellent hosts!!
We enjoyed our stay!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the river
Great location on the river with a boat ramp 50 yards away to launch our 22' bay boat. The house is a bit dated so if you like fancy look elsewhere. We absolutely loved it because of the great back yard and back porch, the large dock and river view, and the boat ramp. We were rarely there except to sleep or shower, the rest of the time was spent on the boat at the springs or fishing out in gulf. If you bring a boat here, bring 100' of extension cord to plug in your battery chargers as there is no power on or near the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As Advertised
We had a great stay. Local launch and boat dock right on the river. Convenient access to walkable restaurants. Saw manatees and dolphins right from the screened porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcome to Paradise
The view, the location couldn’t have been more beautiful. The house was very comfortable. Ray and Barb were the perfect hosts. We really enjoyed our visit and would most definitely recommend it and would book again. Loved our visit from Kevin every day. The neighbors were great 😊 thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Price is right!
If you want fancy and up to date things, this is not it. If you want a spacious home in a perfect location, you've found it! We had lots of friends staying at Seagrass so we were able to walk back and forth. Kids loved catching crabs and kayaking to springs. Swimming right behind the house with warmer water is also a plus! Would def book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Very peaceful and old florida feel. Owner was prompt with response to any questions we had. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PARADISE
this property was perfect. Nothing could have been improved. All the holiday and house information from Ray & Barb was great. The best VRBO holiday rental to date
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Spot
Lovely spot right on the river. Saw manatees and dolphins from the lanai. Not fancy but very functional. Spent most of the time outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and Comfortable getaway
Great location, close to the Springs. Loved that we had heron visitors and enjoyed meeting Gary and Kevin! We had a beautiful day to take the kayaks out for some exploring. Kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. We especially enjoyed the view from the screened porch and big living room window.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
The house is well stocked and very clean and in a beautiful location. We saw manatees, dolphins, bald eagles, herons, etc. It was a peaceful and relaxing week.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Manatee Heaven
Property was perfect, well equipped and great location for wildlife of all sorts. This is our second booking and we will definitely book again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful river location
We had two great weeks at this property (minus one day that was a wash due to Tropical Storm Nicole!). Great location on the river, very nice to have the dock for our boat and kayaks to use and take a nice paddle to see the manatees by the springs. The no wake zone meant no zooming boats and made for a quieter stay (there was the occasional loud music on the weekend, but not enough to be annoying). An easy drive into Crystal Springs for more dining options. The house was older with older furnishings, but fine for a vacation stay. The owner was extremely responsive to questions and made sure any issues were addressed quickly. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Retreat
Great location for family gathering to celebrate the holiday. Convenient to state parks. Nice oasis.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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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