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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Homosassa, FL
- Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkPlace, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park1 min walk
- Old Mill House Gallery and Printing MuseumPlace, Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum3 min drive
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State ParkPlace, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park3 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Homosassa
With a stay at this vacation home in Homosassa, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Three Sisters Springs and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park.
What's nearby
- Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
- Three Sisters Springs - 21 min drive - 8.3 miles
- Weeki Wachee Springs - 45 min drive - 41.3 miles
Getting around
- Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
- RaceTrac - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Pizza Hut - 4 min drive
- Crumps Landing - 7 min drive
- Hardee's / Red Burrito - 2 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.
Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included
One of a kind rental, because it is on a canal off the headsprings of the Homosassa River. Swim with the manatees very near the house in the winter months. They gather in the clear waters just 300 yards away, a short kayak paddle, and kayaks included. The water is always 72 degrees so don't let the cold air scare you off, it is quite pleasant. You are also allowed a 10% discount at Bird's Underwater Dive Center who manages the house. You can take a tour with them on the Crystal River with your discount or they will loan you masks and snorkels if you would rather go it alone from the house. This clean, popular house has been a rental unit for 11 years and many people return very good reviews. The Homosassa Springs State Park is across the street and over a short footbridge. There are two docks, you can fish, or sit and enjoy a fire on the LP gas burning fire pit. This is the Only vacation rental unit in Homosassa within 300 yards of the clear freshwater springs. Two-night minimum stay. Screened-in back porch overlooking the canal. Spacious backyard with banana, grapefruit, and fig trees. Canal has direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Lots of unique waterfront restaurants that specialize in fresh seafood in this little old Florida town.
Paddle to the clear freshwaters of Homosassa River outside of the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, see their website. Manatees gather 300 yards from the house to winter in 72-degree water. You may swim with manatees. House owned by Bird's Underwater Dive Center, see the website, who will rent you necessary snorkel gear and explain rules of engagement with manatees.
Great swimming in summer. Great fishing. Walk to state park two blocks away to view manatees and other indigenous animals.
Keywords: Waterfront House
Paddle to the clear freshwaters of Homosassa River outside of the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, see their website. Manatees gather 300 yards from the house to winter in 72-degree water. You may swim with manatees. House owned by Bird's Underwater Dive Center, see the website, who will rent you necessary snorkel gear and explain rules of engagement with manatees.
Great swimming in summer. Great fishing. Walk to state park two blocks away to view manatees and other indigenous animals.
Keywords: Waterfront House
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
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/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Stereo
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Boat
- Kayak
- Water sports equipment
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
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
Rules
Please see the attached PDF for house rules, sign and return to ----@--------.---
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Snorkel Manatees Your Back Yard Kayaks Included House
Snorkel Manatees Your Back Yard Kayaks Included
Snorkel Manatees Your Back Ya
Snorkel With the Manatees in Your Back Yard Kayaks Included