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Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Homosassa, FL
  • Place, Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    ‪20 min walk‬

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About the area

Homosassa

When you stay at this villa in Homosassa, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. .This villa is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Citrus County Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 29 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!

Welcome to Quaint Experiences Homosassa — your winter riverfront retreat in the heart of Old Florida charm.
👉 quaintexperiences.com
Snowbird-friendly! Enjoy special monthly rates from November through April — peak season for manatee sightings and mild, sunny weather.

This home is more than a stay — it’s your escape into nature, comfort, and connection.

🎣 The Fishing Weekender — Step onto your private dock for world-class fishing. We’ll provide a cooler and local tips — just bring your rods, bait, and stories.

🧘 The Serenity Retreat — Reconnect with yourself. Unwind with aromatherapy, yoga by the river, and tea under starlit skies.

Inside: 3 cozy bedrooms, a full kitchen, Wi-Fi & Smart TV, grill, and kayak for paddling beside gentle manatees. Minutes from Homosassa Springs, boat rentals, and local seafood gems.

Book your stay, choose your vibe, and create memories that warm the season.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free villa features games, ecotours nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Lock the doors and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total pets

Note from host: Help us keep our home tidy :)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

melody a.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is beautiful and clean. All new furnishings looks like Home goods catalogue. Water access is limited. House next to busy road. Was comfortable and safe area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We liked the area , great vibe, fun for a week. The house was nice well equipped and conveniently located. The host was very helpful. The dock was super easy to launch my boat from with a hose and water at he ramp for rinse off. I would defiantly return.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We picked the location to be with family and friends. Property suited our needs perfectly. There were a few glitches at first but host rectified them immediately.
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host was great and quickly responded to any of our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice. Although the clothes dryer did not work and was told the day of us arriving. Very nice house and surrounding area. We would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is light, bright and welcoming. But the attention to detail is not there. There were a few issues with the house when we arrived, dryer didn’t work, primary bath ceiling fan didn’t work. The owner resolved the dryer. For Homosassa, this is probably the best place we could have found for the price and it’s great for a weekend stay or if you have a boat that you could utilize the slip.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and comfortable property with great hosts. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mari M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a comfy/cozy place that my girls trip never left the place beyond a grocery trip. We spent the whole weekend curled up reading, crafting, working on a puzzle, and cooking together. The only con is that you’re not on a river, so being in the area we were, it wasn’t as convenient to utilize the springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are from there, so we had the best time. Neighborhood and h house amazing. Host was the best. I would highly recommend . I can't wait to go back. Debbi
Hubby caught an Amber jack and several trout.
Mama and baby Manatee
My 87 year old mom reminiscing
The springs. Water was great. Manatee mama and baby swam by.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We didn't have pets. There was no petd.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific location lots of amenities within the communityAccess to the boat ramp is easy to launch kayaksPool is close to the river, giving it a beautiful place to sit to watch the sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family get away. We had a great time. Host was quick to answer questions and resolve a couple of tiny issues which made our stay a fantastic one! Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! House was clean and was fully stocked with essentials. Beds are very comfortable. Boat ramp was very handy. Host was very helpful and responsive when we had questions. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is exactly as advertised!! It’s decorated beautifully and feels cozy. The beds were very comfy and the showers were great! Plenty of towels and linens. We loved staying here! The neighborhood is in a great location to the springs and perfect if you have your boat! Will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family get together
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and well kept place . Great location for scalloping and Close to Restaurants . We will definitely stay here again .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole D., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in code did not work, Home could have been cleaner and the towels dried in the dryer versus air dried not a lot of kitchen amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, comfortable, and great location

So very happy with our stay. The most comfortable beds ever. Great location and great amenities and stocked home. Communication with Ricardo was fast and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homosassa

The house was perfect for a fun family vacation! My wife and 2 daughters loved the place. Very clean and decorated perfect. Check in and check out was easy. Will definitely be returning for more fun on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patti O.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hurricane Relief

We were looking for a nice place on the nature coast while our home in St Petersburg was being repaired after last year’s hurricane. We needed a kitchen where we could prepare meals, and a living space to relax. This villa was beautiful and we were able to cook, walk the neighborhood, see the sites, and eat some delicious scallops and grouper. Loved the decor, which was also very comfortable. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This VRBO was perfect in every way! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H., Sandy, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend!

Well appointed home and the owner is very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025