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Escape to Homosassa Villa, a luxurious retreat along the serene Homosassa River in Florida. Unwind on the spacious porch with BBQ or bring your boat and enjoy easy access to nearby attractions. This villa offers a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor dining area, comfortable living room with flat-screen TV and high-speed internet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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.

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

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

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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 to 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 rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

About the area

Located in Homosassa, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Fort Island Gulf Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Homosassa travel guide
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • A close-up of a manatee's head underwater.
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A crocodile resting on a log in a water body with surrounding vegetation.
    Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A manatee swimming underwater.
    Three Sisters Springs
    12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
    4 min drive
  • Crumps Landing
    8 min drive
  • Michael Anthony's Pizza
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal River Preserve State Park, Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Citrus County Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean house in Homosassa

House was super clean and setup great for a family. Location is very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful visit

This was the perfect little place for our family of 4. It was very clean, had everything we needed for our short stay. Exactly as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Was in town to see family was only able to stay a couple days hopefully longer next time. Home was even better than advertised. Clean, very well decorated, comfortable beds and very relaxing. Located in a very scenic but secure area. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homosassa Gem

This property was accurately advertised. The owner has outstanding communication. Providing the address a couple of days before our arrival also provided us with the access code to the gate and a simple access code for the front door making for a seamless smooth arrival. The home was immaculate and clean. Lots of bright natural light and tastefully furnished. You could see the thoughtful attention to details throughout this property. You can tell the owner takes pride in their property and it shows. Excellent location for us to meet our boat captain at MacRaes and the quaint area of Homosassa. We come every year to scallop this was our 8th. I would absolutely book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home, New Host

The property was very nice - exactly as pictured. The house was clean and decorated very nicely. Host was very responsive but we did experience a few issues. Apparently the modem/router wasn’t working, so we didn’t have internet for 2/3 of the trip. One of the toilets didn’t flush properly so we really had to use just one bathroom. And the lights and fans in two of the bedrooms seemed to be linked to each other, and possibly on timers, so we weren’t able to sleep through the night without disruption. We reported all issues to the host as they were discovered, and though very friendly and responsive, only the WIFI issue was resolved during our stay. This will be a great rental property eventually, once these kinks are ironed out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, extremely clean and nicely decorated, everyone who walked through the door said “This place is so nice!” Boat slip was very close by, our host Ricardo set everything up for us beforehand. We throughly enjoyed our trip, definitely plan on staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and comfortable property with great hosts. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family get together
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was great and quickly responded to any of our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Villa

Beautiful Villa with great amenities! Enjoyed our stay and will stay again. Highly recommended:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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