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Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite!

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Side (Front) Entrance
20' Deep Dock available
Property grounds
Pet a curious manatee!
3 Kayaks plus Crab Traps!
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 491 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Homosassa, FL
  • Popular LocationHomosassa Springs Wildlife State Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationYulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park7 min drive
  • Popular Location7 Sisters Springs15 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest w/bathroom

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite!

A Rare Find!
Discover this 2 Bed 2 Bath Waterfront Cottage home with deep-water dock, perfect for a couple with 1 child or 2 children (4 person (max) family getaway). It's best suited for 2 adults and 1 child. A comfortable and very clean home with stunning waterfront views. An authentic Old Florida "Homosassa Waterfront Retreat", ready for you, friends and family to enjoy. No Pets Allowed!

Centrally located near the Homosassa Springs for manatee viewing and the Gulf for secluded beaches, great fishing and catching scallops. 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 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 2 adults and 1-2 children. Cook your meals in the fully equipped kitchen or walk outside to the backyard grill. Free cable television and free wireless Internet is included. Enjoy the screened outdoor Lanai or relax on the large waterside dock. Save your vacation money using the (included) kayaks. All available for your free use as our guests, with paddles 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. We are one of just a few local vacation rentals, where you can also park your car under a large carport to stay dry as you come and go with family and friends.

Boaters will love the 20' deep water dock plus 59' more feet of "no-wake" seawall space and nearby Marina Boat Ramps. A boat trailer can be parked onsite. Boats of all sizes, 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.

The dock 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 Dock will help you clean your fish & scallops, (plus keep your hands clean). Our Outdoor shower will take care of the rest!
Also check out our nearby sister property "Homosassa Riverfront Retreat" 702531
over (60) "5 Star" guest reviewed home!
Our calendar is filling fast!, so don't wait! Reserve now for the best dates!

Property manager

Homosassa Blue Springs Retreat - Ray & Barb
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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 Childrens PFD's Supervise at all times!

Events

No events allowed
No parties allowed. 4 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 copy of drivers license within 30 days to: xxx-xxx-xxxx or ----@--------.---
NO PETS! Add Charge of $500. per pet and eviction. (1) boat dock. Add docking at $50. per night. No refunds for unreported incidents or outages.
Do not rent this home if you have more than 4 persons in your group! Primary renter will be charged with Felony Theft of Service and Evicted.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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. 4 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.
Map
Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 3 min drive
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 7 min drive
  • Homosassa Butterfly - 9 min drive
  • 7 Sisters Springs - 15 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Moschello's Pizza - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Sugarmill Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Twistee Treat Homosassa - 4 min drive
  • Crumps Landing - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cute Waterfront Cottage Style House 2 Adults/ 1 Child A Guest Favorite! located?

This family-friendly Homosassa holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Riverhaven Marina. Beli Island is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melody s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Mamaw and Papaw
Such a beautiful property. Loved the visits from the herons. So quiet and peaceful. Will definitely be renting again on our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homosassa Getaway
The cottage with it's great location was comfortable, clean and well equipped. It was peaceful, we saw manatees with calves in the canal and we also enjoyed just relaxing in the lanai. Ray was very responsive to a couple of questions & concerns we had. Great stay, hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and well furnished.
This is the second time we have rented from Ray, and just like the last time, the home was clean and comfortable. I appreciated having access to the kayaks and fishing gear. My only complaint is the dock could use a revamping. We got a couple splinters when barefoot on the dock. All in all, a very good experience and I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy water front
Very enjoyable stay, caught lots of catfish off the dock, great location, close to old Florida sites. Would highly recommend staying here, sea grass boat ride, right next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
great location and a great host. Very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Homosassa Blue Springs Retreat - Ray & Barb

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This is our second "5 Star" vacation home in this beautiful area. Check out our "5 star" sister property "Homosassa Riverfront Retreat" property 702531 . 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 love our Homosassa vacation homes 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 waterfront lot. This gives the home and dock area, spectacular views of visiting wildlife that can't be found on typical riverfront or canal lots. The canal is spring fed which draws Fish, Blue Crabs, Manatee and Dolphins to swim right in front of our dock. 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 waterfront 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 screened lanai 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 water. 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 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 dock.

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