When you stay at this vacation home in Port Richey, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Gill Dawg Marina and SunCruz Port Richey Casino. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Gulf View Square and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park.
Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Green Key Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Robert K Rees Memorial Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 2 min drive
Culver's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The Nauti Oar - 3 min drive
Hooters - 3 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.
Paradise on the Bayou
NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON! Welcome to Paradise on the Bayou. Located in the heart of Port Richey, surrounded by waterfront dining,live music, shopping, boating, kayaking, fishing and of course sunshine! Property includes use of private dock, and unrestricted Gulf access. Enjoy your vacation under the tiki hut or by the private pool. Family and pet friendly.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,100 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $100 pet fee per stay.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Paradise on the Bayou Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly A.
13 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean and was perfectly described in the listing. Chelsea was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend staying here. We all loved playing pinball, sitting by the fire and relaxing in the pool. Didn’t feel crowded in the least.
Kimberly A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kayla W., Largo, Florida USA
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kayla W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James T.
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bayou!
From beginning to end Chelsea provided extraordinary service. We brought our boat and she went above and beyond to provide a hose for us to wash it down in the water! From having extra board games for us to play including games for the kids to having extra appliances throughout the house. She answered our phone calls without hesitation. 10/10 would stay here again.
James T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin R.
15 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Walked in to a super clean, contemporary and light space, so welcoming. Everything in the space catered to our group…awesome kitchen (central to space), brand new bathrooms, and of course the outdoor area that when we opened the door, all we saw was pol and ocean.
Robin R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Heather F., Tampa fl
10 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Inexperienced renter
The property is beautiful but, when we arrived, she messaged us that the previous renters had bleached all the towels and she was having some delivered that evening. Been in a later conversation, she admitted that she had never rented the home to anyone prior. So she lied to us. She gave us permission to bring three dogs, and then kept part of our security deposit because of hair on the bed and hair on the floor that she had to sweep up. When people have said no dogs on furniture I’ve already brought my own sheets to keep the hair off. She never asked that. There were three pee’s on her vinyl plank floor that we missed. As it is vinyl plank flooring that should not have damaged the floor. Also sent me a picture of dried grass claiming it was poop in the back yard. If you travel with dogs I would suggest skipping over this house. Also the main shower has no hot water. I tried twice and let it run for 30 mins. No hot water came out. We’re tried it with both directions.
Heather F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy I.
8 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
This was an awesome place to stay.
Cindy I.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for families
The home was clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed for our stay. I would book again.
Melissa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
16 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay.
We had an awesome time on our vacation at the house. Perfect place to tie up your boat and leave it in the water. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived. Chelsea stayed in communications with us the whole time we were there if we had questions or anything else we need. Thanks for letting us enjoy your home.
Robert K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B., Clermont, Fl
16 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Our kids loved the playroom with arcade games and foosball table!
Michelle B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
4 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend!
Great stay! Thank you!
Julie H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
kim j.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vaca
The house had plenty of room and yard was nice. There was no propane in the grill, which we are informed we had to fill. My son-in-law did several repairs which the lady came and paid him for which was very nice.
Street was nice and quiet
kim j.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dariela G.
27 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We had the best time here with family and friends. We celebrated our daughter's birthday and chelsea left a peesent for her 💙 i thought that was very sweet and thoughtful. Definitely recommend if your looking to have an amazing and relaxing time. Beautiful home and beautiful vew.
Dariela G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samuel G.
19 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
A wonderful waterfront home with a beautiful backyard. Easy to check in and out. Nice fenced yard that was perfect for our dogs. Hope to stay again during warmer weather.
Samuel G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Avishek D.
15 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, Amazing waterside backyard space
We enjoyed our stay here… spent most of our time in the amazing backyard… it was awesome
Avishek D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim W.
29 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
One month getaway
Great location on a nice home. February was below average temperatures but the golf courses were warm.
Jim W.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Edward G.
6 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
First of all Chelsea is great. She is very responsive and made sure that we were taken care of. The house and property are very nice and we enjoyed relaxing in the back watching pelicans and porpoises fishing. The house is furnished nicely but the bedrooms lack lamps on both sides of the beds and there is no place to hang towels...minor complaints. We would stay there again.
Edward G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Neil F.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cool weather
Overall the house was great and worked great with our families needs.
However, due to the cool weather during our stay the fact that the pool wasn’t working the whole week didn’t have as great of an impact. Hopefully they get the pool fixed as it’s one reason why we choose this property.
Neil F.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine S.
14 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Family Gathering
My brothers and our families came to celebrate our fathers 90th birthday. The property was perfect as it was near our parents place in Sand Pebble Point. The "game room" was great for the kids. We got to enjoy the large fire pit and beautiful sunsets. And having 3 bathrooms really worked.
The only thing that didn't work was the condition of the pool, but the owner said that was being taken care of for future use.
We would very likely come back!
Jeanine S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ellen B.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families!
The amenities here are plentiful! Outdoor areas are as described and the view is gorgeous. The host even provided a gas grill to make cooking family meals a snap. Lots of sleeping room, top if the line appliances in the open concept kitchen, and a game room with a pinball machine, foosball table, and video arcade game made they stay comfortable for our family. Chelsea was a generous host and happy to help us in any way.
Ellen B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
31 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway on the water
Our stay was fabulous, the place has a great common area inside and outside for a large group to enjoy, the game room is wonderful for kids. Boaters will love it, as easy to get out to the channel from their dock, and coming home to the pool afterwards was great. Being a new VRBO rental, a few things were needed and Chelsea went above and beyond to address those items. The kids already have said they want to come back next year.
Jennifer H.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bernd C.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
amazing location
very nice place to stay. very clean. nice views on the lake.pool was great.