Unique Waterfront Stilt House on the Withlacoochee River, Fish, Kayak, Relax

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Citrus County Speedway20 min drive
Fort Cooper State Park22 min drive
Lakeside Golf and Country Club25 min drive
Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Feel like your living in a tree house. Located 10 minutes from I75, near The Villages Community and other attractions. Bring your Kayak, Canoe or rent one from a nearby rental location. Make sure you have a fishing pole and license to fish for bass, catfish and bluegill from two docks (one river, one canal) or just enjoy the fire pit or sit on the porch and watch the sunset.
We are close to the Withlacoochee state park with bike and walking trails. https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/withlacoochee-state-trail
https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Withlacoochee-State-Forest/Recreation-at-Withlacoochee-State-Forest
House includes a full kitchen and washer and dryer.
Rental is upper level only, stairs on either side of the house take you up to the upper level.
This house was originally built in the 80s and has been updated.
Full dining room with views to the river and canal, living room includes a recliner, sofa and two chairs with ottomans.
Two ring cameras located on lower level outside only, one aimed at driveway, on at the canal.
Lower level is used for storage only. It is not included in the rental.

Property manager

Jenny Sprung

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

View from the backyard overlooking the canal into the lake. Great fishing btw!

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

House is not child proofed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Signed rental agreement required for rental

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Lake Panasoffkee

Located in Lake Panasoffkee, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Continental Country Club and Lakeside Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Villages Market Square and Webster Westside Flea Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Citrus County Speedway or Florida Horse Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

What's nearby

Citrus Memorial Hospital - 19 min drive
Citrus County Speedway - 20 min drive
Fort Cooper State Park - 22 min drive
Lakeside Golf and Country Club - 25 min drive
The Villages Market Square - 30 min drive

Getting around

Leesburg, FL (LEE-Leesburg Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

Mo's Family Restaurant - 8 min drive
Catfish Johnny - 7 min drive
Hidden River Resort - 13 min walk
Sleepy Hollow Resort - Floral City, Florida - 28 min drive
Fisherman's Cove - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Waterfront Stilt House on the Withlacoochee River, Fish, Kayak, Relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

1 April 2024

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

Love this river property.

Beautiful neighborhood. Great for walking and relaxing. So many things to do just a short drive away.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

29 February 2024

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

February on Lake Panasoffkee

We enjoyed the water views and the nature around the property. It was very convenient to most places of interest in central Florida, either coast. The accommodations were very homey and comfortable. The conveniences were greatly appreciated. Especially the washer and dryer and Keurig coffee maker.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted C., Kakabeka Falls Ontario Canada

2 February 2024

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

Getaway to Real Florida Nature

Being a cooler January, we were still able to enjoy the outdoors with the great fire pit. Some of our best days were spent outside with a fire and fishing off the two docks. It was nice to watch the birds and otter and the great sunset in the evening. However, the airboats on the river can be a little busy and loud but mainly just on Saturdays. The house had everything we needed for our month long stay. The host was excellent and seemed to really appreciate us as guests.

Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William V., Batchawana Bay, Ontario, Canada

4 April 2023

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

A Nature Lover’s Delight

This comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom accommodation has many windows and a deck overlooking the Withlacoochee River out back and a canal bordered by a cypress (tree) swamp on one side. It’s a 2-storey house with a storage apartment and a double carport on the bottom level. It sits at the end of a dead end street. The rental part of the house is the upper level. This enhances the view. The river, in particular, is alive with birdlife, frogs, turtles, fish and alligators (not to worry!). We enjoyed listening to the bird calls during our 3-month stay. I am a kayaker and found it convenient to launch from the floating dock on the canal. You have to provide your own kayak or canoe. There are also several public boat ramps in the area, handy for launching any kind of vessel. The only negative is the popularity of airboats in this part of Florida. They are incredibly noisy. However, the good news is that we experienced more quiet time than airboat time with most of the activity on weekends. We have booked another stay at this rental. Of course, when not enjoying the outdoors, WiFi and television can be important. Both are excellent in this rental. The owners, Jenny and Dan, responded quickly to any concerns. As far as shopping goes, there is plenty available as close as 10 to 12 miles. We generally got groceries and gas and had a few restaurant meals in Inverness but The Villages is only a little further away and there you can find all the big box stores, etc. and any medical needs for sure. Inverness is nice to visit for its attractive and historic downtown core as well as lakeside parks. The Withlacoochee Trail goes through Inverness. The location of the house is also great for its proximity to several Wildlife Management Areas/Preserves for those who like walking/hiking/biking. To name some: Half Moon, Jumper Creek, Lake Panasoffkkee, Panasoffkee Outlet, Flying Eagle Preserve and McGregor Smith Scout Reservation.

Stayed 92 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke Y.

3 April 2022

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Sitting on a beautiful canal with a dock and outdoor fire pit. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies, they even had a s’more kit! Open living and dinning room. There is a washer and dryer as well, and enough towels and extra blankets. Loved our stay here and would go back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Sprung

Why they chose this property

This house gives the feeling of being in a tree house, you'll be eye level with hawks and eagles. Water views from two sides of the house including the fire pit with seating for 4. Two docks, one on the river one on the canal, perfect for launching a kayak or fishing.