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The Marsh Hammock on Aripeka Key
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Welcome Home
Living Room
Roku TV, Spectrum, & Wi-fi available

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hudson, FL
  • Place, Weekiwachee Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Show Palace Dinner Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorama Music
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh

2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom stilt home located at The Marsh Hammock on Aripeka Key. **LOW FEES!!**
This "hammock" home is open, light and airy ~ a perfect place to enjoy a day on the front porch, or a backyard hammock. A place to relax, renew, reconnect with nature and yourself. This is a place to enjoy the quiet pace of old Florida. A single and tandem kayak are included.
This home provides easy access to parks, beaches, and the Gulf. In addition, big cities are all a quick drive away.

The home is located on a quiet street in "Old Florida" and is great place to fish.
Aripeka Key truly is nature's paradise.

Enjoy Aripeka Sandhills Preserve, Weeki Wachee Preserve, Weeki Wachee State Park (Home of the Live Mermaids), Pine Island Beach Park, Homosassa Springs, Crystal River, Ybor City, Tampa, Clearwater, and more are all nearby.
Publix grocery store and Walmart are moments away for daily necessity items.
The home is fully stocked for your stay. Please let me know if there is anything additional to make your stay more comfortable.

Renters must be 25 years or older. Please be advised, all guests in the traveling party must be disclosed prior to arrival (this includes adults, children, and pets). Parties arriving with undisclosed persons, or pets, will not be admitted to the property and their reservation will not be honored.
Video surveillance is in use on the exterior of this property.
Children must be school age, or older, and we recommend they are able to swim.
NO PETS

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
School-aged, or older, and able to swim
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
2 dogs 25 lbs or less each, current rabies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Never!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet neighborhood- no outside noise after 10 pm

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1556586vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Aripeka

Hudson is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hudson Beach and Weeki Wachee Springs. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Hudson, FL

What's nearby

  • Weekiwachee Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Show Palace Dinner Theater - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Colorama Music - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Hudson Beach - 10 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hudson Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$283, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh located?

Situated in Hudson, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Weekiwachee Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Bowlero Spring Hill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

l w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host was welcoming and good amenities.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Peaceful retreat

Off the beaten path, no traffic noise, scenic area, great stay.
Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Marsh Splendor

If you want a taste of old Florida this is the place. The natural beauty is breathtaking. Lots of different birds to see from the deck. Love this place and will stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Peaceful and beautiful getaway

A peaceful getaway! Beautiful views of trees, water, sunsets, wildlife and dolphins. Thanks so much to our hosts for sharing their amazing family home and property ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with my family. Safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Best of Old Florida

Wonderful retreat on The Nature Coast. Our stay was peaceful and calm. We saw so much wildlife and kayaking was a great experience. The house was very comfortable and we had everything we needed. Heather was great. She was even able to accommodate a few extra nights stay when our plans changed. I highly recommend this property if you want to get away!
Stayed 32 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Snowbirds looking for warm.

Very cute stilt house. My wife and i enjoyed our stay and with 2 bedrooms we were ablento havebfriends join us a couple times. Thanks
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for being respectful guests. I would love to host you again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie B.

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

Our experience at The Marsh Hammock

We had came due to the loss of my father in law. The Marsh Hammock was the perfect place for us to heal from the loss. Nice quiet neighborhood. Every morning you never know what you may see. Beautiful butterfly, a variety of birds, and even wild pigs. The neighbors Mark and Derek where very nice and welcoming to us. Thank you for having us. We hope to stay with you again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
I am so thankful that you were able to spend time in Aripeka. You were lovely guests and are welcome back anytime. So sorry for your loss, safe travels
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

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

A step back in time

When you leave Highway 19 to head to the house it’s an unbelievable change. It feels worlds away from everything. You don’t hardly hear any traffic. Kitchen has enough equipment to cook a basic meal. We stopped at Aripeka Stone Crab & bought claws & fish dip for dinner one night. Great place don’t miss it.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Fantastic Experience!!!

My stay exceeded my expectations! Heather and her family are wonderful hosts, the neighbors are great people. Derick & Jess, Mark & Lori are now my friends 😊 Aripika is truly old Florida, off the beaten path and a true gem. The stilts house is clean, well furnished, plus had all the supplies for the kitchen, laundry and cleaning- my month flew by fast! I look forward to returning in the future! Matt K
Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for sharing your journey with my family. I am so thankful that you enjoyed your stay. Safe travels. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

Most Enjoyable 4 Week Stay

The owner, Heather, communicated quickly and clearly both before and during our stay, which I really appreciated. She is a terrific owner. The property is very comfortable, with great beds, and very quiet. The view of the live oaks with Spanish moss and the marsh off the back deck is beautiful. We saw barred owls and a pixilated woodpecker. The wifi and TV work well. You feel very removed from commercial Florida, but the truth is that it's only minutes away if you want it. The 4 weeks went by very quickly and I kind of hated to leave.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2022
It was a pleasure to host you. Thank you again for sharing your journey with my family. Safe travels and hurry back!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wyatt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Marsh

There was no barbecue at the Home and the toilet ran all the time because it leaked couldn’t figure out where the canoes and kayaks were because of all the no trespassing signs everywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you for sharing your journey with my family. I checked in on you during your stay and do wish you had expressed those issues. My guest book includes instructions on accessing the kayaks and paddleboards which is a wonderful experience. We do prefer that outsiders do not use our area for their leisure, as it is for our residents and guests, thus the no trespassing signs. In the future, communication with a host is better than an inaccurate review. Safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

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

The Marsh

This place was neat and clean. The beds were comfy as well as the furniture. The house was open concept, which made it great if you wanted to sit at the table you could still see the TV. The TV was a challenge for us as we are not familiar with streaming. But once we figured it out it was fun to watch some of the old TV shows like ,The Practice and NYPD Blue. Heather was a great host. She left us a bag of snacks that was totally unexpected. When we out one day, there was a brief power outage because of a storm that passed over, Heather notified us that it was being worked on. By the time we got back the power was back. I would recommend this place to anyone. It is quiet and peaceful and like living in a tree house. We enjoyed ourselves and might make a return visit sometime.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2020
Thank you again for being lovely guests. You're welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Great place

The house was really great. Comfortable, spacious, and clean. The owner was very quick to communicate with us if needed. We would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

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

Very relaxing and peaceful property!

This hammock stilt house was bright and airy! Lots of trees that keep in cool! Lots of steps up!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

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

Lovely

Felt like we were staying in a beautiful treehouse.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi H.

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

Gem on Florida’s Nature Coast

We spent a month at the property - it was all that we hoped for, and more! The house was clean & well-equipped, and the host was welcoming and responsive. The big draw for us was that kayaks were provided - the kayaking was incredible! And the preserve down the road had great biking and walking trails. Highly recommend; we hope to be back!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with my family. Safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

The Marsh Hammock

My family enjoyed our time in Aripeka! The home was very comfortable and inviting. The Weeki Wachi preserve provided us a great place to walk each morning. The kayaks Heather had available were a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. We found the location to be close to the activities we pursued and an easy drive. It was a very pleasant months stay for us. Thanks Heather!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2021
Thank you again for choosing to stay with my family.
Verified

8/10 Good

MARIANNE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quiet retreat

The property is a quiet retreat away from the hustle bustle of town but close enough that we could run an errand in a short period of time. Our disappointment was that there was no good place to walk and enjoy the outside.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with my family. I do mention in my welcome book numerous places to walk and enjoy the outdoors that are mere minutes away (Aripeka Sandhill Crane Preserve, Weeki Wachee Preserve). Aripeka is a wonderful place to get outside. Safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Wonderful time

Wonderful restful week. Great house fully supplied. Heather was only a phone call away. She was great to rent from. we will return
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2020
Thank you for being lovely guests. You're welcome to come back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie n.

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

The marsh hammock

The home is up in the canopy of large oak trees, giving it a treehouse vibe. We enjoyed sitting on the porches and feeling the breeze off of the gulf, as we watched for a pileated woodpecker or even a bald eagle in the nearby trees. The interior is roomy, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The property owner was accessible and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2020
Thank you for being lovely guests. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie n.

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

The tree canopy house in the marsh hammock

The rental is in a quiet location, off the beaten path, at the end of a sandy driveway. The view from the front and back porch reminded me of being in a tree house, quiet, bug free, a great place to relax. The interior is nice with a roomy dining area, (something that many rentals lack). The TV and internet are a nice feature. It has comfortable beds and a large bathroom. The rental is tastefully decorated and is not full of nicknacks that tend to clutter many Florida rentals. There are restaurants and shopping nearby. The 25 steps to the front porch are no problem for active people.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with my family. Safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay R.

Tranquil Paradise

Very nice accommodations! Everything we needed was there for us. Met a lot of very nice neighbors that I believe could be our new friends once we move into our new home this Summer.My grandson loved swimming in the "channel of man groves. He made friends as well with other children visiting. I would highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone who appreciates the quiet and calm, yet can travel not to far to all kinds of fun things to do. When we arrived we were greeted by Heather and Jess, both very friendly and informative. Also, I loved how the Airbnb was decorated, very up to date with fun and whimsical decorations. Great place to experience...will return.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2021
Thank you again for choosing to stay with my family. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe f.

Clean quiet and comfortable

We enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle for some time in what seems to me as old Florida. Glad they had a mallet for the delicious stone crab.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!! The stone crab claws are a must have! You're always welcome back to Aripeka Key. Thank you for being wonderful guests!!

About the host

Hosted by Heather Sultzman

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I am a Florida native. I love the outdoors, fresh seafood, great drinks, and wild adventures. I look forward to sharing the journey with you.

Why they chose this property

My homes are a part of my family's legacy on Florida's Gulf Coast. In the late 1880's my family moved to Aripeka for the climate; they stayed for the fishing, birds, dolphins, manatees, and more.
In Aripeka, I invite you to have a true Florida adventure, try exciting new foods, or to simply sit on your porch and enjoy the view. Aripeka is a place to appreciate life. I welcome you to the true Nature Coast whenever you're able to join me.

What makes this property unique

My homes are family built and family managed. We look forward to sharing the journey with you.

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