Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river

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A waterfront property with a large building featuring multiple decks and a covered area with outdoor seating.
A dock with white chairs and a boat moored nearby.
An aerial view of a waterfront residential area with houses, boats, and a river.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top coffee table, and a view of a marina with boats and docks.
A waterfront building with a large glass facade, a covered dock area with white chairs, and a palm tree.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal River Preserve State Park

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 11 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 26 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 30 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Michael Anthony's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shed At MacRae's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$3,692, 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 Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Crystal River Preserve State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Riverhaven Marina and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Citrus County Dog Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 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
The house was set up perfectly and beautifully. My family and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2026
Glad to hear the house was perfectly set up for your family and that you all had a great time. Love to see families coming and enjoying themselves at our home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at this home! The home was VERY clean and comfortable. Perfect for a family. We enjoyed taking the boat to local restaurants. We arrived to a very nice basket of snacks. 10/10 VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay on the river. This house is well appointed and decorated. Had plenty of space for all three of our families 2 adults and 2 children each.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

summer vacation

Great place at a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2023
Thank you. I hope you all come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures dont do it justice. This was the perfect home. The extra huge room for the kids was AMAZING. We had no idea it was like that. The kayaks we the best and it was just a short paddle to the gorgeous springs. I cant enough great things about this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Perfect location for family and friends to relax and enjoy. This place is clean and has many items well stocked! We love it here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Loved the decor and space. Very close to the spring and easy to get to.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great River House

We had a great time at the property. Very clean and had so many nice extras. Will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
I'm glad you all enjoyed your stay and had a great time.... we are looking forward to your return. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

The hospitality by Patty was amazing, the house is beautiful and we absolutely loved everything about our stay here. We had two families staying together on the water and it worked out perfectly, I would highly recommend this an amazing, relaxing perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
Thanks for the five-star review, Kristi. I’m glad you enjoyed staying at Knotty Times & hope ya’ll had a fun time scalloping & hanging out on the water. We are glad you chose to stay with us. Patty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful river house

Such a great house for a large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible weekend!

We had an incredible long weekend at this house. The property was wonderfully setup and stocked. The owners were great to work with and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property!

This house was excellent and the description was right on. The hosts were very attentive to all our needs. I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best family trip

The house was perfect and kids had a blast fishing right out the back door. We will be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you & so happy y’all had a blast… looking forward to your return & for you to see some of the updates we’ve been working on.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay

We loved the home we stayed in, the hospitality that was provided, the view, the location, the privacy, the amazing communication, and all the home had to offer. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever

The home was cozy and in a great location. We cooked on the Blackstone almost every night and fished every day off the dock. Patty was very responsive and my son is already asking when we can go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you, I’m glad y’all had a good time & I’m looking forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect location, friendly neighbors, great listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

We had a great time at this house. They house has been remodeled nicely and is really clean. Everyone enjoyed the dock too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure hosting you and we're glad you enjoyed the dock... we just added additional seating on the dock and finished out the bunk room so looking forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

It’s was a beautiful stay with all the amenities needed. The host was very responsive and knew a lot about the area. Will do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2024
Thank you for staying with us and hope you all come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Location & Gorgeous Home

We had the best time crabbing off of the dock and kayaking. The house has ALL of the amenities you need and everything is so well organized and well thought out. Patty is amazing and this home is definitely one of the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another 5 star stay!

This was my second time staying at knotty times and it didn’t disappoint. The house has all the amenities you could ask for and the newly renovated bonus room turned out great. We especially loved the location, the cleanliness and the comfortable beds. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2024
Glad to have repeat guests that come back & stay with us… and can’t wait for you to return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

These owners are hospitable and on point with all accomodations this home has to offer. It is great for 3 couples and 4 children. The room off the porch to accomodate kids in 2 bunk beds is very cute. The location to everythng by boat is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place!!

We had an amazing time here!! A lot of fishing and kayaking. So much space for our group of 9. The neighbors were so friendly. My boys caught a ton of fish off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2025
We’re so happy you all had a blast & were able to enjoy the kayaks & catch some fish…come back to see us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying here for scallop season and we absolutely love the house. It accommodates our big family love the side house for the kids. It’s decorated so cute. It comes with everything you could possibly need. Patty is super responsive. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!

The property was perfect for our two families! Very clean, well stocked and thought out. Welcome snacks, ice, water were a great touch that we appreciated after our travel in. Scalloping was excellent this year. Host was great, easy check in/check out. Nice neighbors. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time!

We had such an amazing time! Two big families with 10 kids between us! The house was very well stocked and there was plenty of sleeping space.The kids had a blast fishing and crabbing off the dock, we had a great time swimming at the springs, and scalloping was a blast! Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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