Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh - Aripeka

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Hudson, FL

Nature Coast Botanical Gardens
‪9 min drive‬
Hudson Beach
‪12 min drive‬
Weeki Wachee Springs
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh

2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom stilt home located at The Marsh Hammock on Aripeka Key. **LOW FEES!!**
This "hammock" home is open, light and airy ~ a perfect place to enjoy a day on the front porch, or a backyard hammock. A place to relax, renew, reconnect with nature and yourself. This is a place to enjoy the quiet pace of old Florida. A single and tandem kayak are included.
This home provides easy access to parks, beaches, and the Gulf. In addition, big cities are all a quick drive away.

The home is located on a quiet street in "Old Florida" and is great place to fish.
Aripeka Key truly is nature's paradise.

Enjoy Aripeka Sandhills Preserve, Weeki Wachee Preserve, Weeki Wachee State Park (Home of the Live Mermaids), Pine Island Beach Park, Homosassa Springs, Crystal River, Ybor City, Tampa, Clearwater, and more are all nearby.
Publix grocery store and Walmart are moments away for daily necessity items.
The home is fully stocked for your stay. Please let me know if there is anything additional to make your stay more comfortable.

Renters must be 25 years or older. Please be advised, all guests in the traveling party must be disclosed prior to arrival (this includes adults, children, and pets). Parties arriving with undisclosed persons, or pets, will not be admitted to the property and their reservation will not be honored.
Video surveillance is in use on the exterior of this property.
Children must be school age, or older, and we recommend they are able to swim.
NO PETS

Property manager

Heather Sultzman

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

School-aged, or older, and able to swim

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

2 dogs 25 lbs or less each, current rabies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Never!

Quiet neighborhood- no outside noise after 10 pm

Important information

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Hudson

Hudson is home to this holiday home. Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gulf View Square and Coastal Way - Coastal Landing. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting.

Hudson, FL

What's nearby

Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Hudson Beach - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
Weeki Wachee River - 26 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
‪Frank's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh located?

Situated in Hudson, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Show Palace Dinner Theater, Colorama Music and Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. Bowlero Spring Hill and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John B.

9 Apr 2025

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

Peaceful retreat

Off the beaten path, no traffic noise, scenic area, great stay.

Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wyatt S.

2 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Marsh

There was no barbecue at the Home and the toilet ran all the time because it leaked couldn’t figure out where the canoes and kayaks were because of all the no trespassing signs everywhere

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

7 Apr 2024

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

Fantastic Experience!!!

My stay exceeded my expectations! Heather and her family are wonderful hosts, the neighbors are great people. Derick & Jess, Mark & Lori are now my friends 😊 Aripika is truly old Florida, off the beaten path and a true gem. The stilts house is clean, well furnished, plus had all the supplies for the kitchen, laundry and cleaning- my month flew by fast! I look forward to returning in the future! Matt K

Stayed 32 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

1 Mar 2024

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

Snowbirds looking for warm.

Very cute stilt house. My wife and i enjoyed our stay and with 2 bedrooms we were ablento havebfriends join us a couple times. Thanks

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie B.

9 Aug 2023

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

Our experience at The Marsh Hammock

We had came due to the loss of my father in law. The Marsh Hammock was the perfect place for us to heal from the loss. Nice quiet neighborhood. Every morning you never know what you may see. Beautiful butterfly, a variety of birds, and even wild pigs. The neighbors Mark and Derek where very nice and welcoming to us. Thank you for having us. We hope to stay with you again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

15 Feb 2023

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

A step back in time

When you leave Highway 19 to head to the house it’s an unbelievable change. It feels worlds away from everything. You don’t hardly hear any traffic. Kitchen has enough equipment to cook a basic meal. We stopped at Aripeka Stone Crab & bought claws & fish dip for dinner one night. Great place don’t miss it.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

29 Dec 2022

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

Great place

The house was really great. Comfortable, spacious, and clean. The owner was very quick to communicate with us if needed. We would absolutely stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J., Crystal

9 Mar 2022

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

Very relaxing and peaceful property!

This hammock stilt house was bright and airy! Lots of trees that keep in cool! Lots of steps up!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

22 Feb 2022

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

Lovely

Felt like we were staying in a beautiful treehouse.

Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

2 Feb 2022

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

Most Enjoyable 4 Week Stay

The owner, Heather, communicated quickly and clearly both before and during our stay, which I really appreciated. She is a terrific owner. The property is very comfortable, with great beds, and very quiet. The view of the live oaks with Spanish moss and the marsh off the back deck is beautiful. We saw barred owls and a pixilated woodpecker. The wifi and TV work well. You feel very removed from commercial Florida, but the truth is that it's only minutes away if you want it. The 4 weeks went by very quickly and I kind of hated to leave.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric K., Lexington, MI.

21 Apr 2021

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

Peaceful and beautiful getaway

A peaceful getaway! Beautiful views of trees, water, sunsets, wildlife and dolphins. Thanks so much to our hosts for sharing their amazing family home and property ❤️

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandi H.

14 Mar 2021

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

Gem on Florida’s Nature Coast

We spent a month at the property - it was all that we hoped for, and more! The house was clean & well-equipped, and the host was welcoming and responsive. The big draw for us was that kayaks were provided - the kayaking was incredible! And the preserve down the road had great biking and walking trails. Highly recommend; we hope to be back!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C., Columbia, MO

17 Feb 2021

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

The Marsh Hammock

My family enjoyed our time in Aripeka! The home was very comfortable and inviting. The Weeki Wachi preserve provided us a great place to walk each morning. The kayaks Heather had available were a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. We found the location to be close to the activities we pursued and an easy drive. It was a very pleasant months stay for us. Thanks Heather!

8/10 Good

MARIANNE S.

15 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quiet retreat

The property is a quiet retreat away from the hustle bustle of town but close enough that we could run an errand in a short period of time. Our disappointment was that there was no good place to walk and enjoy the outside.

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

18 July 2020

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

Wonderful time

Wonderful restful week. Great house fully supplied. Heather was only a phone call away. She was great to rent from. we will return

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie n.

8 Apr 2020

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

The marsh hammock

The home is up in the canopy of large oak trees, giving it a treehouse vibe. We enjoyed sitting on the porches and feeling the breeze off of the gulf, as we watched for a pileated woodpecker or even a bald eagle in the nearby trees. The interior is roomy, comfortable and tastefully decorated. The property owner was accessible and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E., Fort Gratiot

1 Mar 2020

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

The Marsh

This place was neat and clean. The beds were comfy as well as the furniture. The house was open concept, which made it great if you wanted to sit at the table you could still see the TV. The TV was a challenge for us as we are not familiar with streaming. But once we figured it out it was fun to watch some of the old TV shows like ,The Practice and NYPD Blue. Heather was a great host. She left us a bag of snacks that was totally unexpected. When we out one day, there was a brief power outage because of a storm that passed over, Heather notified us that it was being worked on. By the time we got back the power was back. I would recommend this place to anyone. It is quiet and peaceful and like living in a tree house. We enjoyed ourselves and might make a return visit sometime.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie n.

2 Feb 2020

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

The tree canopy house in the marsh hammock

The rental is in a quiet location, off the beaten path, at the end of a sandy driveway. The view from the front and back porch reminded me of being in a tree house, quiet, bug free, a great place to relax. The interior is nice with a roomy dining area, (something that many rentals lack). The TV and internet are a nice feature. It has comfortable beds and a large bathroom. The rental is tastefully decorated and is not full of nicknacks that tend to clutter many Florida rentals. There are restaurants and shopping nearby. The 25 steps to the front porch are no problem for active people.

10/10 Excellent

Clay R.

2 Apr 2019

Tranquil Paradise

Very nice accommodations! Everything we needed was there for us. Met a lot of very nice neighbors that I believe could be our new friends once we move into our new home this Summer.My grandson loved swimming in the "channel of man groves. He made friends as well with other children visiting. I would highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone who appreciates the quiet and calm, yet can travel not to far to all kinds of fun things to do. When we arrived we were greeted by Heather and Jess, both very friendly and informative. Also, I loved how the Airbnb was decorated, very up to date with fun and whimsical decorations. Great place to experience...will return.

10/10 Excellent

joe f.

11 Mar 2019

Clean quiet and comfortable

We enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle for some time in what seems to me as old Florida. Glad they had a mallet for the delicious stone crab.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Heather Sultzman

I am a Florida native. I love the outdoors, fresh seafood, great drinks, and wild adventures. I look forward to sharing the journey with you.

Why they chose this property

My homes are a part of my family's legacy on Florida's Gulf Coast. In the late 1880's my family moved to Aripeka for the climate; they stayed for the fishing, birds, dolphins, manatees, and more.
In Aripeka, I invite you to have a true Florida adventure, try exciting new foods, or to simply sit on your porch and enjoy the view. Aripeka is a place to appreciate life. I welcome you to the true Nature Coast whenever you're able to join me.

What makes this property unique

My homes are family built and family managed. We look forward to sharing the journey with you.

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English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh

Property manager

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Unique Stilt House on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View on the Gulf

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Hudson

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

8.8/10

9.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Peaceful retreat

John B.

6/10 Okay

Wyatt S.

Marsh

Wyatt S.

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Fantastic Experience!!!

Matt K.

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Snowbirds looking for warm.

Steven M.

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie B.

Our experience at The Marsh Hammock

Jimmie B.

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

A step back in time

Margaret S.

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Great place

Laura W.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J., Crystal

Very relaxing and peaceful property!

Pamela J.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

Lovely

Ruth E.

10/10 Excellent