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Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem

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A two-story house with a deck, a small pool, and a fenced yard.
A two-story building with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a clear water body in front.
A living room with a fireplace, two blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious living room with a large floral rug, two blue sofas, and a wooden coffee table.
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofas, and a colorful rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Street parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Additional Sleeping (Game Room)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is on a river. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverhaven Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 29 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Michael Anthony's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shed At MacRae's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem on 1 November 2027 start from NZ$3,161, 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.

What time is check-in at Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem located?

This family-friendly Homosassa holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

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 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great place for our vacation. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
Thank you for your five-star review! It means a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd year at this property and we love the location, the parking space, kayaks and well appointed home. We were very disappointed in the way the air conditioning works in the upstairs bedroom. We could never get the temperature to a comfortable sleeping temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was incredible!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review! We would love to have you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with lots of amenities

Great stay, house is well maintained and full of amenities. Very spacious and we loved the kayaks and direct access to the springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the kayaking from the house dock
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Paradise

Very nicecly equipped and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect escape from home

We love this area and this home is perfect for 2 families!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Beautiful canal spring retreat

Home was spacious enough for our 7 person party. Kayaking a short distance to the spring was a huge added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Relaxing Getaway!

We love Homosassa and this house is great for a large family getaway! House has EVERYTHING you need! Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds (bring your own pillow if you don't care for firm pillows - they are nice, but firm) multiple kayaks for your use, fire pit, corn hole, games room! Great quiet location. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

This was the perfect stay for the family. We loved the on site kayaks! We paddled down the canal for a minute and saw manatees! The house and amenities alone made the vacation extra special. The house was clean and the property manager was quick to respond when something was needed. Would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking to visit the area :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moms' Getaway

A wonderful and relaxing stay! The house was very clean, comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked with everything we'd need (minus the food 😉 ). Kayaks were easy to launch right from the dock. Beautiful river! Super-close to the state park. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect and the house is amazing and well stocked with anything you might need! There were enough kayaks and floats for everyone and I especially loved the paddle board. We saw manatees everyday and the kids (and adults) had a great time just swimming from the dock. The kids loved the upstairs bedroom/game room and felt like they had their own apartment (one of the king bedrooms is also up here). We all had a blast and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family River Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the home,however, it was cut short due to Tropical Storm Debby. Our children and grandchildren enjoyed kayaking to the springs which are very close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Birthday Trip

We loved the location with a short boat trip to the springs. The backyard area with fire pit was Thoroughly enjoyed. We rented a boat and was out most of the day. My only recommendation, if you like soft pillows, make sure you bring one with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick scalloping trip

Great house! Super clean. Stocked well and the little extras appreciated such as the games, well stocked kitchen for cooking, kayaks, plenty of parking, great water pressure and temperature!We only wish we had booked earlier to enjoy July 4th in Homasassa/ Crystal River.We enjoyed a visit from a family of manatees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
From the owner: "Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled you got to see a family of manatees and that you enjoyed your stay at Manatee Bob’s. Holidays do book up quickly, so we would love to have you back, especially for a festive Fourth of July next time! You are always welcome here."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful luxurious home in perfect spot

Wow! What a great place. Huge house with plenty of room for 6-9 people. The private river access is sublime, the kitchen is perfectly stocked, and manatees are right outside the door. I loved this house and will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob ct.

Very nice house. Loved the canal, great for relaxing and watching fish. Would have liked a walk in shower but managed fine, kitchen was extremely nice all appliances necessary, beds were great, but pillows were hard, advise bringing your own.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying in this house, and it did not disappoint!! We love that there’s plenty of room for all of us. The kitchen is perfectly stocked with items to help us cook all of our meals. The upstairs game room got lots of use by our kids (we had a ping pong tournament!). It was warm enough for us to swim in the river off the dock, and do lots of kayaking, even though the manatees were out in the gulf. We did get lucky enough to have a pair of manatees swim near the dock that we could watch for awhile. This house is absolutely the best vacation spot for our family! We love the location and everything it offers for us. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review….and for being repeat guests! Your review made our day and describes exactly how we hope people feel at Manatee Bob’s Retreat! We look forward to welcoming you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice space

We had to check in later than expected due to the cleaners still being there, but the management team was gracious and compensated us for a meal as an apology. The house was great. We loved ping pong, kayaking (water is sooo accessible), and the super stocked kitchen. Mattresses were really firm and pillows were dense, so that was our only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Shared from the owner: Thanks for staying with us, Amy! Sorry about beds and pillows too firm for your liking - we purchased all-new mattresses and pillows about 1 1/2 years ago, and we did a lot of research to find what would have the best comfort for our guests overall. Us and the manatees look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The location was great- quiet cul de sac off the main road, and easy water access to Halls River from the canal behind the house. The house was very clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. We enjoyed playing cards & games in the rec room. The outdoor space and kayaks were a hit as well. It was warm out & noseeums were active in the evenings so we didn't get to enjoy the firepit but it looked nice. The only negative was the pillows were too large & firm for me but that's why you bring your own! I would absolutely book this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious and great kayaking location

Spacious house. Beds were comfortable, although most pillows were huge and hard (more decorative than functional). Great decks and loved having access to kayaks that we could easily launch from the dock. Appreciated nightlights all over the house, A few cons: watered-down soap in the dispensers, no dressers to unpack into (although lots of closet space) and no lamps anywhere in the house so overhead lights were the only option for light in the evenings. But most of those negatives were personal preferences and overall the place worked well for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Refrigerator

Ice machine was broken
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location in Hamosassa Springs

We have stayed in several Hamosassa rentals and this is our favorite so far! If you're looking to kayak, fish, or swim in the springs this is the perfect place to stay. There were more than enough kayaks for our group of 6 to paddle together, including 2 kid sized kayaks. The area is beautiful and there were many fish right outside the canal. We saw so many manatees from the kayaks, some right at the mouth of the canal. The property is also a short walk from the state park (although their are no sidewalks so you may want to drive.) As for the house itself, it was clean, had plenty of linens and a decent supply of cookware, and was very comfortable. Definitely one of the best rentals we have stayed in- we had no complaints whatsoever. The fire pit beside the canal was a nice touch for evening fun. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Huge house and perfect yard!

This house was a great find! There were six of us and we had so much room. The upstairs is like its own apartment with a sink, refrigerator, bedroom, 2 extra beds, and bathroom. The children and grandchildren spent a lot of time upstairs playing ping pong and enjoying their own space. The upstairs balcony is huge and a great place to enjoy meals. The yard and outdoor toys were awesome! We were so thankful the rental included kayaks and a beautiful fire pit right on the canal. The docks made it super easy to get in/out of the kayaks and do some fishing. The house was located on a quiet street and it was very close to Publix (grocery shopping), restaurants, and other stores (Ace, Walmart, etc.) The owners labeled all of the light/fan switches and remote controls which was very helpful. It is obvious they paid attention to all of the small details! We hope to return and stay at this house again!
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