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Dog need a vacation? I did - it was great! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog need a vacation? I did - it was great!

MARCH DATES UNEXPECTEDLY AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME AND LET'S MAKE A DEAL! We welcome - adults, small children and pets to our home. Please contact me for restrictions. We have everything your dog could wish for - dog towels, treats, fully fenced back yard laid out to sandy beach so that he doesn't get sand spurs in his pads. We've also thought of you - 2bed/2bath open plan concept living areas with private pool in half acre fully fenced (6ft) yard for complete privacy. Also comes with pull out double couch in living room. Home will accommodate four to six. Close to all amenities including shopping (5min), flea markets, beaches 10min away, lots of bars and restaurants some walking distance, Tampa Airport is 25min south of the property. Orlando airport is approx. 1 hour east. Conservation parks close by with lots of wildlife and kayaking. St. Pete's is great for sea doo rentals only 20mins away. Pick your own lemons/limes (in season). Cooking includes BBQ, stove, toaster oven, air fryer, fridge with ice maker, food mixer, microwave. Bed linens and towels included. All you have to do is consult your pet/ book and come stay at our Port Richey home!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We are unable to accommodate older children.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property Registration Number HA7542207

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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About the area

Located in Jasmine Estates, a neighbourhood in Port Richey, this holiday home is near a water park. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Safford House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park and James E. Grey Preserve. West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Lane Glo Bowling are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Port Richey travel guide
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Port Richey, FL

What's nearby

  • Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park
    Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    57 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Tampa Riverwalk
    Tampa Riverwalk
    60 min drive - 69.0 km
  • Gulf View Square
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gill Dawg Marina
    4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In
    3 min drive
  • Steak 'n Shake
    11 min walk
  • Spinnations Skating Center
    3 min drive
  • RaceTrac
    3 min drive
  • Panera Bread
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog need a vacation? I did - it was great! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Dog need a vacation? I did - it was great! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Dog need a vacation? I did - it was great! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog need a vacation? I did - it was great! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog need a vacation? I did - it was great! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dog need a vacation? I did - it was great! located?

Located in Jasmine Estates, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gulf View Square and Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park. SunCruz Port Richey Casino and Gill Dawg Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this house for almost three weeks, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Ray was incredibly responsive —not just responsive also proactive and checked in on us. anytime we needed anything (especially with the pool), he was just a call or message away. The pool was perfectly warm and such a treat to enjoy daily.The location truly can’t be beat. The house is centrally located and close to the beach, trails, rivers, and plenty of shopping, making it easy to explore and enjoy everything the area has to offer.Lyn and Ray are amazing hosts, and the home itself is comfortable,, and made our extended stay feel effortless. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHON R.

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

honeymoon beach and three sisters springs retreat

the property was very nice and we brought our 3 dogs which the back yard was perfect. we really enjoyed the pool which was much bigger than the pictures show. if you stay at this property honeymoon beach is a must and also a kayak tour at three springs sisters kayak tour is a must as well. it is an hour north on highway 19 but worth the drive
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Great place to stay if you have a dog!!

Pool was awesome! Host was very responsive to any questions! Would have liked to have more grass inside fence, but overall it was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt S.

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

Pup paradise

Overall experience was pleasant. Having a private pool to use at anytime was great and being able to bring our pup along was just an added bonus. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Awesome Time Once Again!!

This is the 2nd time that we stayed at Lyn's vacation home. Great experience and Lyn and Ray we awesome if we needed assistance. Central location to everything, lots of space to roam on the property with a great space for the dogs in the fenced in back yard. We can't wait to go again next year. G & D Dumontelle.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

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

Great dog friendly home

We enjoyed our stay at Jasmine Estates. The pool was throughly enjoyed by our company and especially our Yellow Lab Willow. Im sure she is in withdrawal from leaving this lovely house. Contact with the owner was great and speedy reply to all requests. WE hope to stay there again next year. The house has all the needs that renters would want.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Relaxing in the sun!

This property had everything we were looking for. When travelling with a Golden retreiver...its not always easy to find a place. Lyn definetly is an animal lover. This houze is amazing for pets. Easy to keep clean. We lovex our stau there. We would rent again. Area is great for shopping...hiking...beaches are close. Ray looked after all our needs. Thank you both.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROXANNE U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall was very nice. Some small details could be better.

Had everything we wanted. Pool was very nice and warm. The water in the house could have been hotter ( was not able to get a bath warm enough for me). Reclining chairs were very comfortable for watching TV which had plenty of content. Some instructions would have been useful. Thank you for this rental.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home while waiting for our home.

We enjoyed the stay. It was a life safer, for we were building a new home and this home fit all our needs while we were waiting for our home to be done. We experienced an excellent host and responded within minutes to any emails I sent her. The person who over saw the house was so very helpful at all times. I would recommend this home to anyone especially if you have dogs, it is set up perfectly for them with a nice secure back yard. Thanks again. Dawn & Lou Sept 2023
Stayed 71 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was nice.

The house was nice. The neighborhood was a little sketchy but we had no issues. The house had everything you would need for your stay. Just need to bring food. The pool was wonderful. The last couple of days the pool was starting to turn green. My suggestions check bedding to make sure it has been washed as well as the silverware/dishes. One bed the linens were clean the other was NOT!! Found dirty silverware in the drawer. I did go through and washed everything including the silverware holder. Besides the few issues we in countered we had a really nice stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANE B.

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

Our 2nd stay was just as perfect as 1st

This is our 2nd year with this vacation home and it was exactly the same. Perfect! As school teachers it was a neighborhood that was quiet and kid free. Yippee! I was hit with a $100 dog fee that was unexpected as it was not listed on website but my little Hoover is worth it. He loved floating with me in the pool. It was perfect weather and the pool temps stayed about 86. The house was fully furnished and comfortable. There was new padded outdoor seating which was nice. There is a very large barking dog next door so if your fur baby is an answerer (like mine) you might not get as much peace as you would like but Hoover finally figured out he was no match for the big guy so he settled. There are so many restaurants and shops to keep you interest and guess what...they almost all deliver! Whoot whoot hardly any cooking. All in all a very enjoyable and restful way to spend our vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Excellent!

I don't understand why anyone would leave bad feedback for this property. I have 3 medium sized dogs and I have a very hard time booking anything with them. Lyn had no problems with the dogs. I booked for 4 weeks in Oct and the pool heater kept the pool 90 the whole time. The dogs loved the back yard and cleaning up the mess in sand is super easy. The house is great if you have dogs and obviously will not be 100% because they except dogs. Lyn is very at responding as well. Ray had no problems fixing any issues that did arise while I was there. A couple of issue I just fixed myself but I am that type of person. Ray would have been able to fix them though if I couldn't. I will totally stay there again in the future.
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANE B.

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

Perfect for us is the word I would use

At first glance the neighborhood looked a little dicey, but it turns out it was quiet and safe. The house had upgrades that the website didn't tell us about but all for the better. Security lock instead of lock box with key was nice. Individual electric recliners instead of big double recliner were nice but my wife and I like to touch and cuddle while resting. But they were comfortable. I totally loved the pool. So clean and Temps were perfect. There was a huge-ass grill that most would go crazy for. It was a little intimidating for me, that was kind of disappointing, but if I really wanted to use it Ray (the manager) was only a text message away. There were pool towels, toys and anything you could possibly need available. If I could lift and if It could fit, I would have stolen the washer...lol only kidding, but wow the appliances were so updated and easy to use. (Sad note was the side by side fridge had ice/water function that did not work) bought a bag of ice and solved that. Was unusual but surprised at the amount of condiments available in fridge and cabinets. The kitchen cabinets full with everything you need. The bedrooms had comfortable beds and were clean ( main bedroom is a lot warmer than livingroom so you probably won't need comforter). We live in rural area so it was awesome to order groceries and dinners all with a lookup on the phone. We did drive around and did little tours around but all in all stayed right by the pool. Oops, I forgot....our little dog loved the fenced yard and the nesting birds were suburb to listen to while floating. If my health were better, I would already reserve this home again next year...not for 10 days but for longer. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing stay. I highly recommend this home for anyone with a need to get away and just relax!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

michael e.

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

DO NOT USE VRBO AND DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY

VRBO does not have your best interest in mind and this owner is the worst I have dealt with in over 8 years STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE! The neighborhood does not feel safe, is not close to beaches, and you cannot walk to restaurants or entertainment. The neighbors have multiple cars parked on the lawns, one is even a tow truck company that constantly drives by your bedroom at all hours. We booked this property based solely on the pool and upon arrival it was green and unusable. Contacted the owner, no response for over an hour, the property manager lives across the street, he was not available at check in to address concerns. Called VRBO and spent over 40 hours of my vacation time on the phone with them, was hung up on by both tier1 and tier 2 at least 3 times each after waiting in ques for hours. Finally got through and voiced my concerns and VRBO could not even reach the owner. Property Manager Ray came by and said we will get it clear sometime this week. After chemicals were placed in it Tuesday he told us to wait 48 more hours. We woke up to the pool pump making awful noises every day of our stay because it was low on water. We filled it up with the hose, thinking we were doing the owner a favor, since Ray was clearly not taking care of it. The owner tried to charge us $250 for this leak citing multiple days of water usage,, when we were only allowed to use the pool for 1 day of our stay. The entire property is in a horrible state, the bathrooms are sub par, one is even in the garage with no a/c and sweltering heat. The outside of the home has poor inadequate lighting rear lights are on an extension cord through a window and only half of them work, the front door is difficult to use, the windows in the rear are sealed with tape, all the furniture needs updating, the dishwasher doesn't work, the countertops are held together with duct tape, icemaker isn't hooked up, so you need to buy ice, ceiling fans are loose and may fall down soon. The living room ceiling has water damage and is poorly concealed. VRBO was supposed to envoke the Book With Confidence Guarantee and place us in a similar property, but never did. There was a refund of $200 given and then a charge back of $250, so we were ultimately charged $50 more for our stay and only had pool access for 1 day. The owner thought it was funny, texted me by mistake thinking she was talking to Ray, and stated she was not communicating with us on purpose! BOTTOM LINE- DO NOT BOOK THIS PROPERTY!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M.

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

Great vacation!

Perfect for my husband and our 2 dogs. Had everything we wanted and needed. Totally setup for dogs. Toys, towels, even few treats. Pool was clean and well kept. Ray was professional and responsive! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

lovely getaway!

We have always had a wonderful time staying at this property. I will be renting again in the near future. Close to everything! Very relaxing in the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

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

Great place to stay. Will be coming back in the future!

We had a great time at this house. My kids enjoyed the pool and atmosphere. House is fully stock with everything you possibly need. We will be coming back. Thank you Lyn.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

We had an amazing time with our girls and can't wait to come back next spring!!!!

My husband and I trailered our motorcycles with our two puppies ( 5 year old Rotti Ziva & 1 year old Bullmastiff puppy Zoey) in tow from Sudbury Ontario Canada. We have driven to Florida several times on our bikes, but this is the first time that we have trailered our bikes and brought our girls to Florida and loved the idea that they had a safe fenced in backyard to run in and we wouldn't have to worry about them being left behind at home. The property does permit puppies in the pool, but Lyn provided her puppy paddle pool for our girls, as I did not want them swimming in the pool, they were also happy to have a place to cool down. We all had a great time at Lyn's place with no issues and found the location to be central to everything that we needed. In addition, we had no issues feeling that the neighbourhood was unsafe by any means. I also, can't say enough about Lynn and her property manager, Ray. They were available at a drop of a hat if we needed anything and were so accommodating. Thank you again, Lyn and Ray for the amazing in Florida with our girls. See you next year!! Gilles, Deborah. Ziva and Zoey
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

We loved it!

We loved this location and the house was perfect. We took a 3 year old yellow lab and our 8 yr old lab/terrier mix. My husband and I took the dogs on daily morning walks and the neighbors were all very friendly. when the yellow lab came back he would take his “morning swim”. The house was spacious with a nice layout And close to so many restaurants, beaches and shopping centers. The manager Ray was awesome. He cleaned the pool on a regular basis and solved any issues that came up. He is a great guy and very friendly we absolutely loved him The owner Lyn Underwood was also amazing she responded very quickly to any questions we had. She was welcoming, sweet and very accommodating 😀 she had supplies for our dogs such as towels, treats and doggie bags This house is perfect for four adults with the two bedrooms. The pullout couch would be kid’s only. I would highly recommend this house for your vacation rental
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

First time renters!

To avoid the cold weather in St. Louis, we chose to spend February in Florida!! Turns out the weather wasn't the greatest but the house was great! Dog friendly and clean! All the amenities were great and the hosts were wonderful! The pool was the greatest!! Heated so we could use it even when it got chilly! Price was right in our ballpark! Had a great time!!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would stay again!!

Had a wonderful time! It was nice that it was pet friendly! Plenty of room. Loved the fenced in backyard. Was very close to all shopping. Plan on renting it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elanore E.

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

Great value for a home away from home!

We have 2 large dogs and a puppy....plus 4 people.... and we were extremely comfortable. Everything about the property is pet friendly. We felt safe and secure. You won't be able to find a better value with all the comforts of home! Thank you Lyn
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Accommodating in our time of need

Lyn has a beautiful pool home and has a property manager nearby for any concerns that may arise. Plenty of space and comfortable beds for all of us. She was extremely kind and accomodating with our flexible schedule. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Our best vacation

The home of Lyn Underwood was very nice and clean. The pool was great!! Our kids were in it most of the time. Our 6 year old didn’t want to leave! We will definitely be renting this home again!! When I called her she called me back and the maintenance man was over fixing whatever was wrong right away! Thank you for sharing your home with my family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Rae Jean S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pool

This property is near shopping and easily accebile from us 19
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021