Otter Shack! The perfect waterfront getaway in Old Homosassa!

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Homosassa, FL

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park17 min walk
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park6 min drive
7 Sisters Springs17 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bath #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Homosassa River stilt home in secluded cove on Otter Creek. Excellent home base for boating, fishing, kayaking and scalloping. Expansive screened porch and decks for relaxing and taking in amazing sunset views. Dock your boat and have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico (no bridges). Single vessel, parallel parking to dock only. No rafting of multiple boats is permitted. Private kayak launch with two one-person kayaks and life jackets. Idyllic spot to drop a line and watch the manatees, dolphins and amazing bird life.

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room and kitchen upstairs and a bonus room and bathroom downstairs. Covered parking. Gas grill on porch. Sleeps 6. The public boat ramp is 0.7 mile away. Walking distance to the Freezer Bar & Restaurant. Propane grill located on upper deck. Since home is a stilt home with stairs, it is not handicap accessible.

Property manager

David

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

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

No Fireworks Allowed * Property has exterior surveillance cameras for safety

AC will not go below 73 degrees. This is to prevent the AC unit from freezing up. AC setting is 75 degrees at 10am everyday.

Do not dump scallop shells off dock into the water! Please put shells in garbage cans.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 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.

Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 17 min walk
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 6 min drive
Homosassa Butterfly - 11 min drive
7 Sisters Springs - 17 min drive
Three Sisters Springs - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Moschello's Pizza - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Sugarmill Restaurant - 9 min drive
Two Guys From Italy - 10 min drive
Twistee Treat Homosassa - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Otter Shack! The perfect waterfront getaway in Old Homosassa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Otter Shack! The perfect waterfront getaway in Old Homosassa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otter Shack! The perfect waterfront getaway in Old Homosassa!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Otter Shack! The perfect waterfront getaway in Old Homosassa! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum. Tiger Tail Island and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

19 July 2023

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

Great location

Overall great house with a great location. We liked that the downstairs and upstairs rooms were only accessible from the outside. It gave some extra privacy. There’s 20 steps to get to the main house. Not a big deal at all if you don’t mind stairs. The outside back porch was great! We really liked the house!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan F.

16 July 2023

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

Fun Times

We’ve stayed at this house several times and are always pleased. We went fishing and scalloping and had a great time. Also, the restaurants are close by. Great house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy m.

12 April 2023

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

Excellent property in a beautifully quaint waterfront town

We were there for a friends wedding and the group had rented seven different VRBO houses The otter shack was everything and more as it was portrayed on the listing. The view of the river is breathtaking, the house, was very clean, nicely equipped and furnished. We would definitely return when we come back to Homosassa.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

3 April 2023

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

Perfect location. Great for boat access. Very well maintained property.

Property was clean and well maintained. Main house on the second floor with a very large screen room made it pleasant to sit outside at any time of day or night without worry of pesky mosquitos. With an entire studio like apartment down below, there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have some privacy if desired. The location is close to a public boat ramp, and just inside the canal from the main river, right around the corner from The Freezer, and a very convenient boat ride to everything else the area has to offer. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jason B.

20 March 2023

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

Solid rental choice

The weather wasn't great so we ended up not bringing our boat, but the dock and creek/canal appeared to be what we were looking for. The house is well appointed and has everything you need. We particularly loved the huge screened in porch. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023