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Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m
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Homosassa, FL
- Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park1 min walk
- Place, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park2 min drive
- Place, Three Sisters Springs11 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Guest #1
1 Queen Bed
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy!
Discover this fun riverfront vacation home, perfect for your family or couples getaway. (6) Person maximum. It's a large, comfortable and very clean home with stunning riverfront views. An authentic "Homosassa Riverfront Retreat", ready for you, friends and family to enjoy. Private Community Boat Ramp included! No Pets allowed!
Our "5 Star" guest rated 3BR/2BA home is centrally located near the Homosassa Springs for manatee viewing and the Gulf for secluded beaches, great fishing and catching scallops. Deep water dock directly on the Homosassa River in a No Wake zone. 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 bike 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 6 adults or children. Cook your meals in the fully equipped kitchen or walk outside to one of the deck-side grills. Free cable television and free wireless Internet is included. Enjoy the screened outdoor Lanai or relax on the large waterside deck. Save your vacation money using the (included) two tandem kayaks. All available for your free use as our guests, with helmets 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.
Boaters will love the new deep water 28' dock plus 59' more feet of "no-wake" seawall space and our nearby private Community Boat Ramp. A boat trailer can be parked onsite. Your Boat, 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 with cleats.
The deck 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 Deck will help you clean your fish & scallops, (plus keep your hands clean).
Our calendar fills fast, so don't wait! Reserve now for the best dates!
Our "5 Star" guest rated 3BR/2BA home is centrally located near the Homosassa Springs for manatee viewing and the Gulf for secluded beaches, great fishing and catching scallops. Deep water dock directly on the Homosassa River in a No Wake zone. 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 bike 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 6 adults or children. Cook your meals in the fully equipped kitchen or walk outside to one of the deck-side grills. Free cable television and free wireless Internet is included. Enjoy the screened outdoor Lanai or relax on the large waterside deck. Save your vacation money using the (included) two tandem kayaks. All available for your free use as our guests, with helmets 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.
Boaters will love the new deep water 28' dock plus 59' more feet of "no-wake" seawall space and our nearby private Community Boat Ramp. A boat trailer can be parked onsite. Your Boat, 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 with cleats.
The deck 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 Deck will help you clean your fish & scallops, (plus keep your hands clean).
Our calendar fills fast, so don't wait! Reserve now for the best dates!
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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 your childrens PFD's Supervise at all times!
Events
No events allowed
No parties allowed. 6 person maximum on property.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoor smoking only! Porch okay
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Just leave it clean like you found it.
Our cleaners will wash the towels and sheets plus remake the beds.
Remember! We don't charge a cleaning fee! Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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. 6 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 Homosassa Springs Wildlife 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
- 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 - 14.6 km
- Weeki Wachee Springs - 32 min drive - 45.0 km
- Rainbow Springs State Park - 38 min drive - 48.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- RaceTrac - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Pizza Hut - 6 min drive
- Hardee's / Red Burrito - 4 min drive
- Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
13 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joanne H.
21 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joanne H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
26 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
STEPHANIE H.
25 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
STEPHANIE H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Taylor M.
11 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Taylor M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
4 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Christina H.
23 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christina H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good
Bill M.
22 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carrie P.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location amd plenty of space!
Carrie P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sergey B.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Sergey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
4 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Betty H.
18 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Betty H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Marsha L.
20 November 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marsha L.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David E.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
David E.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherri T.
11 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sherri T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
4 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Scallop Trip



Paul M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jimmy H.
26 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time was charming
Jimmy H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
George V.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wild Life Galore
George V.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer A.
24 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
wyatt P.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ray and Barb are excellent hosts!!
wyatt P.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leslie M.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront getaway

Leslie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Melissa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann S.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit
Ann S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Baruch K.
19 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Baruch K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David H.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
David H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Homosassa Riverfront Retreat Home - RaynBarb
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 now love this home as much as we do.
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 now love this home 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 riverfront lot. This gives the home and deck area, spectacular views that just can't be found on typical riverfront or canal lots. The river narrows just enough here, to channel the fish, manatee and dolphins to mostly swim right in front of our dock and deck area. 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 riverfront retreat, you need to be able to retreat when you want to...
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 riverfront 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 deck 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 river. 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 river 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 deck.
Close your eyes and you feel the cool river 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 deck.
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