The Sanctuary: Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking and More

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Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8214 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Hernando Beach, FL

Weeki Wachee Springs15 min drive
Weeki Wachee River19 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park19 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bath 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bath 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Sanctuary is a bright, airy quiet place, great for couples and families., as it is situated in a unique fishing enclave with plenty of interesting restaurants and bars within walking distance. The house is about 2300 SF, a ground level, tri-story old Florida home that has all the modern amenities you would want during your stay.

The outdoor patio boasts a play pool (not heated), table, chairs, and charcoal BBQ grill, all overlooking Sandpiper Canal. Private dock, kayaking, fishing, and crabbing are possible but no guarantee on catching anything! The pool area is great to enjoy a BBQ or just relax.

Three bedrooms are located one on each floor of this tri-level 2 story home. You will walk into the foyer and notice the house is very bright and clean. The kitchen is huge and boasts a range, and additional glass stove, a big sink, a dishwasher and extensive granite counter tops and cabinetry. The first bedroom is on the ground floor and is queen sized. The second bedroom is two steps up from the ground floor and it is the Master Suite. Large size with King bed, walk in closet as well as the master bathroom complete with a glass enclosed shower. The third bedroom is on the second story, with twin beds and gorgeous views of Sandpiper Canal.

The living room is perfect for entertaining, watching TV or just relaxing. Real eather furniture is comfortable and tropical, the perfect conversation area.

The area is quite unique. Lots of friendly neighbors who stroll or bike around the neighborhood and it's pet friendly neighborhood.

If you want to bring a pet, please refer and sign our pet policy. Plus a non refundable 200.00 pet fee per pet.

Please note, this property has indiect gulf access via a boat lift that is very limited in size and height of the boat as there is a bridge it must fit under. The dock is not conducive to mooring. There is a public boat ramp under a mile away and I can accommodate boat parking if you want to trailer the boat in and out each day. Also note, the public boat ramp is super busy on weekends from April until November, depending on the weather.

Property manager

Ashleigh

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Water view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised by an adult 24/7.

Events

No events allowed

No parties allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Dogs under 35 pounds only plus a signed pet policy

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking on pool deck is okay.

Swimming in pool and Sandpiper Canal is at your ow

Break house rules lose your deposit, this includes

Do not do check out instructions you will forfeit

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: No parties allowed

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs. Consider Colorama Music for a night out or Nature Coast Botanical Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hernando Beach, FL

What's nearby

Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs - 15 min drive
Weeki Wachee River - 19 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 19 min drive
Hudson Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Panera Bread - 9 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 9 min drive
Cupcake Heaven - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sanctuary: Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking and More have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Sanctuary: Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking and More pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary: Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking and More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary: Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking and More?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary: Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking and More located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Nature Coast Botanical Gardens, Adventure Coast Fun Park and Weeki Wachee River. Weeki Wachee Springs and Bayport Park Boat Ramp are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian & Erin G.

12 Apr 2024

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

Awesome stay.

Great location and nice property communication with property manager made our stay a pleasant experience.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mark C.

1 Jan 2024

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

Disappointed

The property was not up to the VRBO standards that we encounter every year. There were numerous issues that required repairs and the cleanliness and lack of linens was unacceptable. Clearly the property lacks the maintenance required in order to provide the guests with a pleasant experience.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

12 Dec 2023

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

November get away

The sun could have shone more....however, it was fun to explore this area ....

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathy K.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very disappointed with house

Since we were driving such a far way I reached out to the property owner after hurricane Idalia and asked her about the property that I had rented if it was ok and she told me the house was “good to go”. Come to find out after arriving that the house had flooded with the hurricane. The furniture is not what is in the vrbo pictures and the brown leather chairs had flood water lines a foot up. We did not stay and were refunded our entire payment.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

24 Sept 2023

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

Lovely Family Getaway

We had a great long weekend at the sanctuary, grateful for the time together as family. The kids loved the pool and feeding the fishes - great time by all and already looking forward to our return Thanks for having us

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ashleigh

This was my family home. Raised my three kids and lived there for 28 years. As each child was born, we needed more room so we remodeled numerous times over the years.

Why they chose this property

This property is a Sanctuary. Quiet as you like but within walking distance, there is a great night life that includes fine restaurants, many with live music and dancing.