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

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A covered outdoor area with a green and white structure, a fan, and a sign that reads "Alfred's Garage".
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and refrigerator, featuring light-colored cabinets and a tiled floor.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a yellow armchair, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hudson, FL
  • Place, Weekiwachee Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Show Palace Dinner Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Colorama Music
    ‪6 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

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About the area

Aripeka

Aripeka 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.
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Map
Hudson, FL

What's nearby

  • Weekiwachee Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Show Palace Dinner Theater - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Colorama Music - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Hudson Beach - 10 min drive - 12.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hudson Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 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.

How much is parking at Unique Stilt Home on the Nature Coast - Enjoy the View of the Marsh?

On-site parking is available 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 Aripeka, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Weekiwachee Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Bowlero Spring Hill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host was welcoming and good amenities.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marsh Splendor

If you want a taste of old Florida this is the place. The natural beauty is breathtaking. Lots of different birds to see from the deck. Love this place and will stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with my family. Safe travels
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of Old Florida

Wonderful retreat on The Nature Coast. Our stay was peaceful and calm. We saw so much wildlife and kayaking was a great experience. The house was very comfortable and we had everything we needed. Heather was great. She was even able to accommodate a few extra nights stay when our plans changed. I highly recommend this property if you want to get away!
Stayed 32 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for being respectful guests. I would love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
I am so thankful that you were able to spend time in Aripeka. You were lovely guests and are welcome back anytime. So sorry for your loss, safe travels
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for sharing your journey with my family. I am so thankful that you enjoyed your stay. Safe travels. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2022
It was a pleasure to host you. Thank you again for sharing your journey with my family. Safe travels and hurry back!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you for sharing your journey with my family. I checked in on you during your stay and do wish you had expressed those issues. My guest book includes instructions on accessing the kayaks and paddleboards which is a wonderful experience. We do prefer that outsiders do not use our area for their leisure, as it is for our residents and guests, thus the no trespassing signs. In the future, communication with a host is better than an inaccurate review. Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2020
Thank you again for being lovely guests. You're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Felt like we were staying in a beautiful treehouse.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with my family. Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2021
Thank you again for choosing to stay with my family.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with my family. I do mention in my welcome book numerous places to walk and enjoy the outdoors that are mere minutes away (Aripeka Sandhill Crane Preserve, Weeki Wachee Preserve). Aripeka is a wonderful place to get outside. Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2020
Thank you for being lovely guests. You're welcome to come back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2020
Thank you for being lovely guests. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay with my family. Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2021
Thank you again for choosing to stay with my family. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!! The stone crab claws are a must have! You're always welcome back to Aripeka Key. Thank you for being wonderful guests!!
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