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3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost.

3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost.

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Overview of 3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Homosassa, FL
  • Popular LocationHomosassa Springs Wildlife State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHomosassa Butterfly8 min drive
  • Popular Location7 Sisters Springs14 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Gilligan's Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Mary Ann's Room

1 King Bed

Skipper's Room

4 Single Bunk Beds

The Millionaires' Room

1 King Bed

The Movie Star's Room

1 King Bed

The Professor's Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Millionaires' en suite bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Millionaires' en suite half bath

Toilet

Pool half bath

Toilet

The Professor's Room Half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost.

"The Three-Hour Tour"

Looking for an escape? Take a 3-hour tour and plan to "get lost" in the heart of Homosassa Springs! This unique location has frontage on the Homosassa River and on a canal. 4000+ sq ft, of ground-level home with a heated pool, docking for multiple boats, trailer parking...and it's all in the heart of the crystal clear springs, on the Homosassa River. This sprawling "Old Florida" home has some charmingly dated features but has been stocked with all new furnishings and fun toys!
Outdoor security cameras are in use at this property

A note from the owner:
Thanks for considering being our guests. Part of our joy in being stewards of this fun property is sharing it with others. To ensure that we may continue to do so, I’ll offer a few thoughts on our expectations. Before booking, please be sure you’re in absolute agreement with what follows. I don’t want your deposit – only peace. We like our neighbors and they like us, and I have zero patience for anyone upsetting that balance. These policies exist to ensure that we can share this house with good folks like you for as long as we’d like. Please make sure your guests know the rules, too. Fun is absolutely encouraged - but abuse of our neighbors and/or the property is not allowed.
1. Please limit gatherings to our thoughtful occupancy limits. If you’re looking for a place to party, look elsewhere. This property is NOT AN EVENT SPACE for parties and special occasions.
2. This is a smoke-free property. No smoking inside or outside.
3. Wrap up your outdoor noise by 10pm. Make sure it happens. Outdoors, after 10PM, no loud music, no obnoxious shouting, no drunk-laughing, and no fireworks – I don’t care what the calendar says.
4. We provide a heated pool, 4 kayaks and 2 paddleboards, a dock, a fire pit and a lovely house. Please care for them like they’re your own. We understand things get worn when used, but please don’t abuse.

More details about the property:
There's enough room for 14 castaways, with 6 bedrooms, 2 full and 3 half baths. Which character will be your host?

The Millionaire - 1 king bed with full bathroom & half bathroom

The Movie Star - 1 king bed

Mary Ann - 1 king bed

The Professor - 1 queen bed with half bathroom

The Skipper - 2 twin over twin bunks (sleeps 4)

Gilligan - 1 twin over futon bunk

While you're outside, take the kayaks or paddle boards to explore the river and Homosassa Springs – the crystal clear water will give you a great view of the marine life below. Feeling fat? Watching manatees from the dock works wonders for your self-image. You'll also see fishes, rays, otters and crabs. Or take a dip in the screened-in, heated pool. Cook for the entire crew with the propane grill and big Blackstone griddle outside. Enjoy your coffee on the back patio. Cruise to the Gulf - no bridges to clear. And there are lots of fun waterfront restaurants for boating destinations.

Spread out inside--there's enough space to make memories in the "wreck room" with ping-pong or foosball tables. Relax in the "SS Minnow" sunken living room. Prepare a meal in the stocked kitchen and eat together in the large dining room. Later, everyone can retreat to their own private bunk.

Enjoy this home base for scalloping, birding, fishing, or to swim with the manatees! While you won't be shipwrecked on a deserted isle, we hope you'll enjoy time away from your regular day-to-day.

Thanks for looking!

Property manager

Justin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Riverhaven Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 1 min walk
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 3 min drive
  • Homosassa Butterfly - 8 min drive
  • 7 Sisters Springs - 14 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moschello's Pizza - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Sugarmill Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Two Guys From Italy - 6 min drive
  • Twistee Treat Homosassa - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3-Hour Tour. Springs Waterfront. Bring your crew! Not every castaway is lost. located?

This family-friendly Homosassa holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Tiger Tail Island and Beli Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!
This vacation was just what we needed! It was absolutely amazing. We saw soo many manatees from the back dock! The owner was absolutely amazing with communication! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homosassa Adventure
My wife & I wanted to take 3 of our younger grandkids to see old Florida. We were 3 adults and 3 kids. We had a great time. The Kayaks were a great amenity as you are right on the river. We had a cold snap that brought Manatees back into the river which was great for the kids & their moms. The house is big and sprawling. Having only 2 full baths was not as challenging as we feared. You have a tub shower, a tub and a shower so you have to schedule but what helps is 3 half baths. The only negative is 2 bedrooms have spot coolers in them that are quite noisy. This was a surprise but in March it is not as big a deal if it was August. The kitchen worked although some of the appliances are old. We did eat a couple of meals at the house. The pool was heated and the grandkids loved it and got in it most days. We also used the fire pit a couple of nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of heaven
I can’t say enough great things about this place. It is huge which was key because we were a big group and having a second living area space and large dining room kept me from murdering a nephew who watched TV the entire trip. Kayaking around with manatees off the back deck was so incredible. Even my 78 year old mother who is afraid of the water did it and it was the hi-light of the trip for her. You can walk to the nature preserve. There were birds everywhere. Great restaurants nearby. The layout is a little quirky and because it’s so big people couldn’t figure out where their rooms were the first day but they are all well labeled after Gillian’s Island characters so you just had to find your name. We went to Miami for the second half of our trip and I won’t go back but I would love to go back to Homosassa with a group of friends. The property manager was fantastic and helped us trouble shoot things with the pool despite the fact that we were there over Christmas. I’ve done a lot of VRBO’s and this is my favorite so far!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
We really enjoyed our stay! We had 4 families and we were not crammed in. Every bed was taken and all we’re comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked. My only complaint was there was only one extra garbage bag left but we had brought extra to take out in the boat so we were fine. We are hoping to go back next year as this is an annual event for us. Bill and Christie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 hour tour
All ok
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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