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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1662 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Hernando, FL
  • Place, Lakeside Golf and Country Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyview At Terra Vista
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Citrus Memorial Hospital
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hernando

Located in Hernando, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Golf and Country Club and Skyview At Terra Vista. .This vacation home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Regal Citrus Cinemas and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Bark Central Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lakeside Golf and Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bark Central Dog Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Skyview At Terra Vista - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Citrus Memorial Hospital - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Old Courthouse Heritage Museum - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sauced Hogs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 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.

Charming 1960 Lakefront Cottage Stunning Sunsets Covered Boat Dock Pet friendly

Welcome to our charming 1960 lakefront retreat on the beautiful Tsala Apopka Lake in Hernando, Florida. This warm and inviting home is decorated in a cozy cottage/shabby chic style and offers the perfect blend of comfort, character and Old Florida charm.

Rates & Pets
-Rates are based on 2 guests per night
-Additional guests: $15 per person, per night
-Pet-friendly: Fee covers up to 2 dogs; additional pets may incur extra fees

About the Home
Step inside and enjoy a one -of-a- kind space filled with personality. This older home features multiple levels, unique architectural details and curated decor-all of which is available for purchase from Velvet Cabbage.
Please note: Because of the varying levels and interior steps, this home may not be ideal for guests with mobility concerns, we would recommend looking at our other lakefront house in Floral City #66785

Outdoor Living
Take in breathtaking sunsets from the upper deck or the lakeside patio. A covered boat dock is available for your boat or simply fish off the dock as you settle into the easygoing pace of Florida lake life.

Canoe, kayak and paddle boat available for use, adult over 18 must be on board.

This is part of the old Florida, which has natural springs and moss covered trees. Numerous natural spring parks are located less than 1 hour drive. Enjoy manatees, fishing and wildlife. It is absolutely beautiful. 29 minutes to Rainbow Springs and 20 minutes to Crystal River, Three Sisters Springs

Withlacoochee State Bicycle Trail is one mile from the house and covers 46 miles of Florida beauty.

The house is located one hour from Disney World and 1.5 hours from Tampa. It is close enough to the Florida attractions but away from the traffic and crowds. There are numerous golf courses located nearby and including some championship courses.

This is the perfect place for a week or a month. We offer weekly and monthly rental discount; escape the cold winter and come to Florida for much less than a hotel room.

This area is offering new and upcoming businesses of wineries and breweries that showcase local talent. Copp Winery and Brewery, Nine States Brewery, Whispering Oaks Winery, Lakeridge Winery, plus many more!

Pet friendly to pets. Please do not allowed them on the furniture. We do have an extra large crate, so if you fur baby has anxiety issues, please feel free to use the crate. It is easy to set up.

Keywords: House, lake, canoe, kayak, pet friendly, sunsets
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,662 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: $75 pet fee plus tax

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Only registered guests allowed at the property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Only registered guests allowed at the property
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Charming 1960 Lakefront Cottage Stunning Sunsets Covered Boat Dock Pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katiria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and it was the perfect getaway! The house was perfect filled with everything we needed and that lake view and sunsets were the icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Lake Front House is even more gorgeous in person. I am a big fan of older homes and this home has curb appeal plus charm. The big open living areas and the view of the lake plus 3 separate patio areas outside gave us complete privacy to read a book and just enjoy the sunset as well as the sunrise. The host responded quickly to some quick questions and the location is private but still close to main roads with easy access.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom P., Titusville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this house! I was needing a quiet stay for 4 nights. My wife and I loved the lake views from anywhere in the house! Even in the kitchen. So peaceful! We went to Crystal River one day and Ocala once! Publix was close by too. Bed was very comfortable. Lots of charm!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

WalkAboutYoga

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very well appointed. In the evening walking into the house some flower was blooming and smelled amazing. The entire stay was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Haines City

Liked: Cleanliness
unique house. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia W., North Redington Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
My sister-in-law and I really enjoyed our stay. It is a comfortable and cute home with outstanding sunsets over the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the lake and the house, it really has that great cozy fish camp feel. It’s a quiet area even with the boats on the lake over the weekend, it feels like summer. Owner responded well to all questions and communication. The house was clean and comfortable. To top it off we got to see the bats at sunset leaving it’s house on the boat dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing lake house

Stayed for 7 days. Very relaxing, cozy, quiet place right on the lake. Perfect sunsets would definitely recommend and would stay again. Fun, simple activities around the towns and some good antiquing if you’re into that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Sunsets

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the lake house in Hernando. It's a bird watcher and fisherman's paradise. It was so relaxing. The sunsets were amazing and we enjoyed watching the bats come out of the bat house (on the dock) after sunset each evening. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RL S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Old Florida
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

We had a great week staying at this house! The listing was accurate with regards to the photos. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. The interior living room and kitchen was vintage (in a good sense), while there were upgrades of the fridge and appliances. Bathrooms were updated. Exterior was good, with the dock being a highlight. We enjoyed the swing on the dock and watching the sunset. It was so nice having the kayaks and paddle boat. Even though the area may seem isolated, there were a lot of varied activities to participate in, especially State forests and hiking trails. Beautiful beaches are about 30 minutes away. Overall it was exactly as pictured and highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Family Visit

I was traveling solo, property was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C., JENSEN BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, relaxing location

This property was a quiet, relaxing place. The home is decorated with many repurposed antique pieces giving an informal homey atmosphere. If you enjoy boating/kayaking, you will especially enjoy this location. We enjoyed shopping in the local antique shops and visiting the local restaurants. The location is easy to find with a GPS, but be aware that the last section of the road is not paved and is narrow. (You might think you're on the wrong road if you aren't using a GPS.) However this did not cause any issue in getting in and out as the road only accesses a few homes and there is little traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Our stay

Pretty spot. Convenient to what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, homey and quiet

The place is adorable. So comfortable and everything you need to feel at home. We’ve already recommended it to several friends. The host is super friendly and we needed for nothing during our stay. We will most definitely be back! For sunset lovers… the best view. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C., JENSEN BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kayaking and Biking at your Fingertips

This is a beautiful property on a lovely lake. The home is well-cared for with many personal touches which makes this place a real find! We brought our personal kayaks and bikes. We thoroughly enjoyed kayaking on the lake and using the Withlacoochee Bike Trail nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

linda k., Leesville

Liked: Cleanliness

On the water

Lake house with beautiful views. Good location to home base and explore area. Good restaurants near by
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Sunset View

Beautiful relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg C.

16 Week Stay

The property was as advertised, old and a little quirky, but those are not negative. We really enjoyed the uniqueness of the house and property. Very nice back yard, perfect for our dog and looking out over the lake. We had a couple of issues that the owner took care of right away. I should also say the owners are wonderful folks to chat with about the house, or anything else. I met another couple who had previously rented this house and they really enjoyed it as well. I only gave 3 stars for cleanliness, I'll explain: The house just had a new roof put on as we rolled in. In fact, it was not quite completed. Due to the age of the house, dust fell down upon us until the first big rain. After that, not a issue. The house is on a well and the water does not have a great taste (It's Florida, and a well, it is what it is). I mention it because we purchased a Brita water filter/container for our drinking water. That made it drinkable. The location was PERFECT for our purposes, great access to bicycle riding, motorcycle riding and access to the gulf. If you stay out of Inverness during "rush hours", the traffic is great. That is rare in Florida! Not the crush of cars you get East and South. Would we come back? Yes, that is the best endorsement I can give.
Stayed 107 nights in Dec 2023