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Sunshine Escape | Luxe Canal Home + Gulf Access

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61072 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Hernando Beach, FL
  • Place, Weekiwachee Preserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Weekiwachee Preserve and Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. .This beach vacation home is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Bowlero Spring Hill.
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What's nearby

  • Weekiwachee Preserve - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Weeki Wachee River - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Hudson Beach - 19 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 51 min drive - 41.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy Lizard - ‬5 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.

Sunshine Escape | Luxe Canal Home + Gulf Access

Welcome to Sunshine Escape

Discover a stylish waterfront retreat in the heart of Hernando Beach, Florida—designed for guests who want more than just a place to stay.

Set on a peaceful canal with direct Gulf access, Sunshine Escape blends elevated coastal style with the relaxed charm of Florida living. Whether you're here to fish, boat, kayak, scallop, explore Weeki Wachee, head out to The Flats, or simply unwind by the water, this is the kind of stay guests remember.

Why Guests Love Sunshine Escape

✨ Direct Gulf access from private dock
✨ Complimentary kayaks and paddle boards for canal adventures
✨ Luxury waterfront gazebo lounge
✨ Spacious outdoor entertaining area
✨ Boutique-inspired interiors with designer touches
✨ Fully stocked kitchen for cooking & entertaining
✨ Sleeps up to 6 comfortably
✨ Fast WiFi + Smart TVs
✨ Bikes included for neighborhood cruising
✨ Minutes to Weeki Wachee Springs, marinas, dining & beaches

Inside the Home

Recently renovated and thoughtfully curated, the home features bright open living spaces, coastal-modern finishes, comfortable bedrooms, and everything needed for a seamless stay.

Enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the canal, spend the day on the water, then return for sunset cocktails under the gazebo.

Perfect For
Couples getaways
Family vacations
Fishing trips
Scalloping weekends
Boaters & kayakers
Girls trips
Snowbirds / longer stays
Remote work retreats
Prime Hernando Beach Location

Located in one of Florida’s hidden gems, you’ll be close to:

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Pine Island Beach
Waterfront restaurants & tiki bars
Public boat ramps
Nature preserves & wildlife
Gulf fishing & scalloping grounds
The Sunshine Escape Experience

Luxury without pretension. Waterfront without the crowds. Relaxed coastal living with upscale touches.

Book your Hernando Beach getaway today.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and a fitness center.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,072 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 10:00 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Hernando Bch Direct Gulf Access Sunshine Escape Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful cottage on a canal with great outdoor space, bicycles, kayaks, and impeccable indoors. The house is stocked with everything you could possibly need and very well outfitted kitchen. Convenient restaraunts and fishing charters. This is now my preferred place to stay in Hernando Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donita F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect home and perfect location for a nice, relaxing weekend with my daughter. We had a wonderful time relaxing on the outdoor patio, riding bikes, and kayaking to the Gulf of America to see a sunset - bonus, we also seen dolphins!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was beautiful and so wonderfully stocked. The host was amazing. We had an awesome vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was beautiful, open but cozy with everything you might need! We enjoyed movies on the couch, cooking in the kitchen, and kayaking out to the gulf. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property with direct access to the Gulf! Has everything you need for home away from home experience. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paddling thru Mangroves

This was a very cute and cozy house! Just perfect for our 2 nights stay. There was everything you needed to enjoy the outdoors (bikes, paddleboards, kayaks, etc.). Paddling thru the mangroves was awesome....we saw dolphins coming and going while cruising the canal, even saw a manatee right off the dock! Perfect setup, except for there was no en suite to either of the bedrooms and the one bathroom off the porch was a bit small. Other than that, great and we would definitely stay again! Thanks Corinne
Aripeka....great place to see the sunset!
Our morning visitors....the Sandhill Crane.
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation Spot

They literally thought of it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Oriented and thoughtful property

We were so impressed with this home and the way the host went above and beyond to ensure we would have everything we needed. The decorations were lovely, but still family friendly and not stuffy. Corinne really thought of everything you might need right down to blender for protein shakes. The beds were so comfortable and my daughter took pictures of some of the pillows so she could go home and buy them on Amazon. We go scalloping every year for 4th of July and will absolutely be back! I have never stayed in a more accommodating home. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Mount Dora, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Good home away from home

This is a very nicely appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house. It is comfortably furnished with all the mod cons. As someone who enjoys cooking, I was so happy with the kitchen and how well equipped it is. I give it 5 stars for that.We kept our 24-foot boat on the floating dock and spent our days on the water fishing. We kept the trailer to the side of the house. The house comes with an excellent fish cleaning table, on the side of the dock. A great addition to the house's amenities and we used it. We love the location of the house and its easy access, by boat, to the Gulf. There is a fire table and comfortable outdoor seating which is lovely to sit at during the cooler nights. We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed ourselves immensely. When we return to Hernando Beach, we will definitely look to stay here again. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highest praise well deserved

Corinne’s extraordinary attention to details made this stay truly memorable. She could teach a master class in how to be a host. We have stayed at many VRBOs. Sunshine Escape gets my highest praise. You cannot go wrong here. It’s perfect and you will be spoiled. From the silverware to the cookware to the beds and outside furniture everything is first rate. We loved it and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The home was stocked with all your needs! So clean and wonderful back yard! Can’t wait to come back!Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Get Away

The house was great for getting away to rest and relax. The house was very clean and comfortable. The host was easy to communicate with and supplied all the amenities you need for a great getaway.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic, couldn’t fault it!!

This villa is a must, our 2nd time here! The owners have thought of everything even down to toothbrushes! You can enjoy canoeing, bikes, fishing or just relaxing here. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim S., Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazingly Beautiful Place

Totally enjoyed our stay, house is everything you see and a very warm and inviting place to be. Don't have any second thoughts about staying here, you will love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunshine Escape weekend

Sunshine Escape was perfect for our stay! Property was very clean, had lots of extras and great location. We will definitely be back😎
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest and Relaxation

We headed to Hernando with our boat to have close gulf access. The house and location were perfect for us. In fact I was so comfortable that I didn’t want to leave! Thank you very much to our hostess whom ensured that everything was top notch! Thank you, Jim & Danielle
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at Sunshine Escape!

We loved every minute and didn't want to leave. They had everything we needed for our little family of 3. The house was stunningly clean and fully stocked with all kinds of fun things. We loved the games, kayaks, dock, grill, etc. We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Surprised that Sunshine Escape was even nicer in person than online. Everything we could possible have needed was available, convenient, clean, and responsive! Attention to the smallest of details In this spacious cottage was greatly appreciate and didn’t go unnoticed. Will be planning another visit here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H., Zebulon, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house and location

We had a short stay for an extended family gathering with my spouse and siblings and this property was perfect. The amenities were comprehensive and very nice. Working with the host was a pleasure. We hope to come again soon for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

elise s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful waterside retreat

We had a short stay for visits to area attractions from Tarpon Springs to Crystal River. The house was immaculate and filled with thoughtful amenities and add one that made it a truly wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful gem!

This is a wonderful gem hidden in Hernando Beach. Recently remodeled in a quiet cul-de-sac with access to kayaks and bikes to explore during your relaxing vacation. You have your own gazebo and “private beach” in the form of beautiful Florida sand and comfortable lounge chairs right in your own back yard. We have rented many VRBOs in a variety of places and this one is spotless! There is absolutely nothing missing that you would need in this beautiful home. The homeowner is very responsive and we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Terri J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Quiet

This was one of the cleanest properties that we have ever stayed in and I am a stickler for cleanliness. My husband and I travel quite frequently so we have been in and out of many rental units. Not only that, the neighborhood was very quiet and safe. The house is decorated beautifully with plenty of storage to stretch out. Highly recommend if you are in the area. We will definitely rent again as we have family close by.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandkids trip

Very nice place. Host is quick to response to any questions on the property. Let us know about a art festival that was going on that we wouldn't of known about. It's very peaceful area nice to sit out and relax. We will stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

WOW, amazing villa and location

What an amazing property and location. From fishing off the dock, kayaking down the canal to relaxing in the gazebo it has it all. Can’t fault the villa, communication with owner was excellent. Will definitely be booking again. Highly recommend you book.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2023