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Hippohead Casita Pets stay free bring your Humans!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Fenced Security for your friends
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 40.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 some of the area's activities can be experienced at A Crystal River Kayak Company and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 14 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wallace's at the Greenhouse - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hippohead Casita Pets stay free bring your Humans! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hippohead Casita Pets stay free bring your Humans!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hippohead Casita Pets stay free bring your Humans!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hippohead Casita Pets stay free bring your Humans! located?

Located in the heart of Homosassa, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River Perserve State Park Eco-Walk. Citrus County Dog Park and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terri Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a beautiful stay very comfortable we were close to everything that we needed The backyard being fenced in is a plus all the beautiful trees out back I appreciate you hosting us we look forward to coming back again thank you so very much
Loving the lizards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, close to everything and very quiet street. Home was very clean and had everything we needed. It was a very comfortable stay. The fence in yard was a plus for our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

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

Homosassa House

Hosts were wonderful and accommodating. Place was clean and basic kitchen needs were provided. They offered their kayaks to use which was very nice. Beds were very comfortable and the outside yard was great for my fur babies.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Perfect for short stay with pets

Clean and cosy and well stocked with basic necessities. The fact that they welcomed our dog and two cats made it perfect. A great fenced back yard for our dog to explore while we sat out in the evening. Oh and great artwork!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Great private place

This place worked perfectly for me and my 14 year old dog. Perfect place to stay with anything you should need within a few miles.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilio T.

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

Great Pet friendly place

Was a great quiet place too rest yours and your pets head for the night
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita D., United States

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

Great Stay

The property was great & pet friendly! The communication was great & response time was quick. Overall, we would stay again & refer to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Pup Paradise (family included)

Spent a long weekend here with our parents and dogs. Close to food, very close to the manatees and the home had everything we needed. Would visit again happily.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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!

We had a great time at Karl and Marie's lovely home. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is right off the main highway so getting around is super easy. The property is clean, quite, and comfortable. The owners are communicative and kind.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

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

Everything you need.

Centrally located, clean, and worth every penny!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was perfect for us for the week. The house was clean. Yard was landscaped nicely. Our dogs liked it too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

maddie p.

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

Jan 2024

We enjoyed our week at this property! Great locations, the yard was a huge plus for our fur babies. The hosts were great and readily available if we needed anything. Thank you for not having any breed restrictions either. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a very quiet and somewhat secluded spot, with little noise. It has a large backyard for my dogs to run (I think they thought they were at a resort). Though it was during hurricane Milton, we felt safe and sound. I would come back again and again if I have to leave the Tampa area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lori D.

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

Clean and comfortable

Clean and comfortable, the back yard was under construction but not bad enough to bother us and are Corgi didn't mind either. The yard is completely fenced off, perfect if you bring your dog. Owners greeted us and were very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Greay stay

Very quiet street. Very good location. House wsd just as pictured. Loved having a fenced yard for our dog. Marie was a very friendly host. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie B.

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

Mini xmas vaca

We had friends come with their family from Wi so we thought we would rent a home to be closer to them. House is close to downtown and a lot of places to drop for kayaking. Felt secluded, which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

cristina

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

Nice place to be able to rest but get things done

Great hosts, never bothered us but still made sure everything was attended to. It os off a main roadway so sometimes there was noise not gonna lie but it was very private no one bothered us was nice had laundry facilities, i had just made a very big moved lots of stress and stressful things to do but having internet and tv and lots of quiet space no one around was so amazing. we stayed a week and really liked it. would totally revommend for long term needs as there is everything there we need. then after my chaotic day id get to relax a bit watching some movies to wind down.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Hippohead in between selling and buying our homes with our furbabies and it was a perfect little place with a fenced in back yard to call home for 3 weeks. Hippohead is close to all the amenities but yet you feel secluded and the home is stocked with everything you need. If you want a place you can vacation or stay with you furry family members than Hippohead Casita is the place
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce I.

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

Pet friendly.

Nice place for a short stay that allows pets. Attentive host that took care of an issue we had. would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was clean and neat, and Marie was very accommodating. The area wasnt great, but for the price, it had all the access i needed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great hideaway close to all the springs

We had a very pleasant stay at the hippo house. Its tucked away in the middle of everything. The owners communicated well. It was our very First time visiting the west coast springs. Our favorite was 7 sisters. 3 sister was nice also. We were on crystal river and the homosassa river. Also the chassahowitzka river. Very beautiful area. They dont call it the nature coast for nothing. I did have one small issue with the fence. I had read a previous review from a stay about the fence having a hole that their little dog could eacape. We brought 4 dogs. One is a mix dog with many hunting breeds and when he sees any wildlife he's after it. He ended up on the other side of the fence on the right side of the property line.. before booking I specifically asked if the fence was secured. It isnt secured properly on all sides so do mind your dogs if they're mischievous when they see wildlife.....other than that we had a wonderful stay. Also Do watch your speed on the main roads. The cops were speed trapping alot all up and down 19. We didnt get pulled but seen several people day and night getting pulled over for speed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denise J.

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

Good central location to all activities we visited

Good location between both Homasassa and Crystal River. Hosts were very friendly and easy to contact. Perfect amount of room for our family of four and our dogs. The fenced in yard was a huge plus. They
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Great Stay!

Nothing but good things to say!When we plan our next trip, this will be our first choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wyatt s.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Me and my girlfriend made a quick weekend get away to visit the area. We were able to use the kayaks on property saving us almost half of what we paid for the house just in kayak rentals for one day. The house was not the ritz Carlton by any means but it was definitely clean and cozy. The back yard was big and well manicured my pup loved it. We also used the fire pit in the back yard at night and it was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lafollette

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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!

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