10/10 Excellent
Charles L.
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Charles L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Hippohead Casita Pets stay free bring your Humans!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 40 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Homosassa, FL
- Plantation Inn and Golf Resort7 min drive
- Three Sisters Springs7 min drive
- Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Back bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Front bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living room
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Water closet
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hippohead Casita Pets stay free bring your Humans!
Your Nature Coast Home Base | Pets & Boats Welcome!
Escape to the heart of Florida's Nature Coast with this fantastic long-term rental! Perfectly cleaned, newly updated, and ready for you to call home. Whether you're here for the world-class fishing, the gentle manatees, or just a peaceful retreat, our house is your ideal launchpad.
Key Features You'll Love:
Prime Location: Just 4 minutes to Homosassa and 5 minutes to Crystal River!
Ample Boat Storage: Bring your boat and trailer! We have plenty of secure, on-site space.
Dog-Friendly Paradise: A huge backyard gives your furry friends room to roam and play safely.
Fresh & Clean: Enjoy brand-new tile floors and a spotlessly maintained interior.
Inside Your Home:
Comfortable Bedrooms: Two private bedrooms, each with a Queen bed and its own TV.
Relaxing Living Space: A cozy living room and a dining area.
Convenient Kitchenette: Features a full-size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster for your daily needs.
Dedicated Wi-Fi: Stay connected with high-speed wireless internet just for the house.
Modern Bathroom: A bright and clean bathroom with a shower.
Explore Like a Local:
You're in the center of it all!
Water Adventures: Summer is for scalloping and fishing! We have a list of the best local captains to make your trip a success.
Manatee Magic: See these gentle giants year-round, with peak season in the winter.
Sunset Cruises: Let us connect you with our friends for an unforgettable sunset cruise on the river.
Book your extended stay today and start living the Florida coastal life.
Escape to the heart of Florida's Nature Coast with this fantastic long-term rental! Perfectly cleaned, newly updated, and ready for you to call home. Whether you're here for the world-class fishing, the gentle manatees, or just a peaceful retreat, our house is your ideal launchpad.
Key Features You'll Love:
Prime Location: Just 4 minutes to Homosassa and 5 minutes to Crystal River!
Ample Boat Storage: Bring your boat and trailer! We have plenty of secure, on-site space.
Dog-Friendly Paradise: A huge backyard gives your furry friends room to roam and play safely.
Fresh & Clean: Enjoy brand-new tile floors and a spotlessly maintained interior.
Inside Your Home:
Comfortable Bedrooms: Two private bedrooms, each with a Queen bed and its own TV.
Relaxing Living Space: A cozy living room and a dining area.
Convenient Kitchenette: Features a full-size fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster for your daily needs.
Dedicated Wi-Fi: Stay connected with high-speed wireless internet just for the house.
Modern Bathroom: A bright and clean bathroom with a shower.
Explore Like a Local:
You're in the center of it all!
Water Adventures: Summer is for scalloping and fishing! We have a list of the best local captains to make your trip a success.
Manatee Magic: See these gentle giants year-round, with peak season in the winter.
Sunset Cruises: Let us connect you with our friends for an unforgettable sunset cruise on the river.
Book your extended stay today and start living the Florida coastal life.
Property manager
Lafollette
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in the house. Outside Smoking only.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Homosassa
Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Homosassa, FL
What's nearby
- Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
- Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
- Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Hunter Spring Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Twistee Treat Homosassa - 3 min drive
- Burger King - 4 min drive
- Taco Bell - 3 min drive
- Arby's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Janine B.
13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homosassa House
Janine B.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen L.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for short stay with pets
Karen L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Denise J.
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good central location to all activities we visited
Denise J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
wyatt s.
26 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
wyatt s.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
doug b.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great hosts property very nice enjoyed it a lot
doug b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
BOBBI JO A.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving getaway
BOBBI JO A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Connie O.
13 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, quiet, great location
Connie O.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyle B.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private place
Kyle B.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cristina H.
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy getaway
Cristina H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emilio T.
4 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Pet friendly place
Emilio T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy A.
11 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy place to stay and be close to everything
Tracy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brianna M.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homosassa trip
Brianna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gregory
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gregory
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony C.
9 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place
Tony C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Jerry S.
6 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Manatee new year
Jerry S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia T.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed break from my reality...
Cynthia T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cory B.
29 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little house and pet friendly…..
Cory B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gary M.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet Paradise !
Gary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rita D., United States
7 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Rita D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael E.
6 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pup Paradise (family included)
Michael E.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charis B.
9 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and nice yard
Charis B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristin S.
25 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint home that has enough parking for a boat or 2 and they also allow fur babies!
Kristin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
Lusa M.
9 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay
Lusa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bonnita T.
29 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homosassa Hippo House
Bonnita T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by Lafollette
Locals same location 38 years
Why they chose this property
Centrally located between Crystal River and Homosassa.
What makes this property unique
Quick jump on main road to anywhere to Paradise!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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