Private River Escape! Waterfront Home. The Backyard Manatee Club.

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A lakeside property with a house, a dock, and several chairs by the water.
A lush garden with palm trees, a small pond, and a grassy area.
A clear water feature with a slide, surrounded by a playground with a wooden swing set.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a black chair.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a white brick wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Homosassa, FL
  • Place, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

East Wing Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

East Wing Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

North Wing Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

North Wing Walkout Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

East Wing Bathroom

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

North Wing Bathroom

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday home 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 Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Map
Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 29 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Michael Anthony's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Shed At MacRae's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private River Escape! Waterfront Home. The Backyard Manatee Club. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private River Escape! Waterfront Home. The Backyard Manatee Club. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private River Escape! Waterfront Home. The Backyard Manatee Club. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private River Escape! Waterfront Home. The Backyard Manatee Club. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private River Escape! Waterfront Home. The Backyard Manatee Club. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Citrus County Dog Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time! The property was amazing as well as the host. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! The spring is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The house is beautiful, peaceful, and truly the perfect place to spend time with family and enjoy nature. Everything was wonderful, and we made so many great memories. We would absolutely love to come back again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, family/dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend this property! The private lagoon was amazing, and the slide was a huge hit with the kids. Having the boat available made exploring the area so much fun, and the property itself was beautiful and well maintained.The host was incredibly attentive, responsive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. We honestly can’t think of a single negative thing to say. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we would love to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite places! We keep coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this house and it was just as amazing as the first time! This house has everything you could think of and is so comfortable it’s just like being at home. I rent with my parents and they absolutely love it they love the view of the river from up on the porch and love to watch everyone go back and forth down the river! Host was also great! Anytime I had a question he would get right back to me. Overall 10/10 experience! Will hopefully book again for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t hesitate to book this one!! All 10/10 reviews says it all!! Great time, thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, comfortable home on a beautiful piece of property on the river. Plenty of amenities for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for families!

This was the perfect rental for two families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2020
Thanks Leigh! We agree. The place is perfect for a multi-family getaway! Really appreciate you choosing us for your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location and great host!!

We loved our stay!! The location is beautiful and the springs are just steps away!! I highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this property! This has been our third time staying here and my bother's 5th time! Crystal clear waters :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old Florida at its best

Great location and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2020
We agree Mindy! Look forward to hosting your group again. Veso & Kirsten
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacay

This place is AMAZING!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Great location, great rental & great experiences
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation spot

Second year staying and we love it! So much fun with everything we need!! Hoping to return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a gem of a location, the best of all the waterfront backyards around. Checking in was a breeze and there were plenty of extra blankets and pillows. The house is nothing fancy but it was clean & organized.
Backyard spring
Backyard
Spring fed pool backyard
Nice large backyard space
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax and enjoy nature

We had a wonderful time here. We loved swimming, paddle-boarding and kayaking in the river. It was quiet, peaceful, and absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Family Trip!

The property is absolutely amazing! Great set up, great amenities and the owners communicate well! Will absolutley be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2020
Joanna, thanks for the very kind words. We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This property is beautiful, host is incredibly responsive, and both the adults and children in our group had a great time. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an incredible place. Veso has done a great job with this property. The house has everything you need to be able to relax, enjoy nature and make great memories with your family. The location is set on a very quiet part of the river. We felt like we had our own private spring. We came across manatees 25 yards from the backyard. Highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!!

Will book another stay soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home!

This was a great vacation home for our family. The owner was very easy to communicate with. The home is great and has lots of activities for the whole family. Will definitely rent again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2022
Tara, we're so happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the review and we look forward to having you and your family back! Kirsten & Veso
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