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Gulffront Serenity: Your Secluded Retreat for Water Adventures and Breathtaking Sunsets!

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Glass of wine with your own private sunet? YES Please!
Beautiful views from this comfortable patio deck
Plenty of nature and wildlife to see out here!
Open living room and kitchen floorplan
Open living room and kitchen floorplan
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

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Check out the area

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Spring Hill, FL
  • Popular LocationWeeki Wachee Springs11 min drive
  • Popular LocationHudson Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationWeeki Wachee River23 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)54 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Gulffront Serenity: Your Secluded Retreat for Water Adventures and Breathtaking Sunsets!

Feel the breeze off the gulf while watching a beautiful sunset in your secluded retreat in one of the last Old Florida small towns. This property sits on over an acre of land with 600' of waterfront directly on the Gulf of Mexico. The home has a cozy beach house feel with fun coastal décor. You will experience outdoor living at its best with a covered upstairs porch off of the living room and 2,000 sq ft of covered entertaining space downstairs. Search Youtube for Osowaw Oasis to view our video

Inside Space:
This home was completely remodeled and updated in 2022. It can comfortably sleep 8 people with the following accommodations:
Master Bedroom- King Size Bed
Guest Room 1 (upstairs)- Two Queen Size Beds
Guest Room 2 (downstairs)- Queen Size Bed
Living Room- Queen Size Pull Out Sofa
4 Smart TVs! Including one in each bedroom! Cast from your phone or log-in to your favorite streaming Aps.
Cards and board games.
Dog friendly (max 2). Sorry no cats as Mama is very allergic.
Smoke free home.

Tell Me About The Outside:
This property is equipped for excitement and relaxing with several comfortable sitting and hanging out areas. There is a large 50’ Smart TV under the large pavilion pole barn. You will also find a stainless steel gas grill with a side burner. For fun there are 4 single adult kayaks and 1 triple canoe. Cornhole is also available.
Have a boat? Bring it, there is a floating dock to tie up to. Boating is great in this area for scalloping, fishing, hanging out at the Hernando Beach Flats and cruising around. If you get hot you can make your way up the Weeki Wachee River, just a couple channels North.
Like to fish? You can do so right off the dock. You will see mullet jumping in the mornings and we have also seen sheepshead and seasonally snook. It is also likely you will see manatees, dolphins, turtles and all kinds of birds.
You are welcome to use kayaks and canoe at your own risk. Life jackets and paddles are available.
The yard is partially fenced in around the house to secure in furry friends. Please be aware that there is no fence along the water.
What about parking?:
There is plenty of room for parking cars, boat trailers and even an RV or two. There is a long asphalt driveway that circles at the house and can hold at least 8 cars. There is also a large grass area that can be used for parking.

Fire Pit: There is a large fire pit on the property.
Events and Gatherings: You will find that this is a very unique property that has a lot of outside space for entertaining. If you are interested in hosting a small event or family gathering please message us for details and pricing.
RV Hook-ups: Do you have an RV or friends with an RV that want to join you? We are working on setting up an area with water and electric hook ups. Please message us to find out more about availability and pricing.

Guests have access to the entire home and property.

Host are available by phone and in person if needed.

Who Owns This Place?:
We purchased this home as a family retreat and possible retirement home in the future. We love exploring new places and meeting new friends. We work and live full time in Tampa but we enjoy our escapes to this peaceful and beautiful Osowaw Oasis and we hope you do too.

Location Location Location- Hernando Beach it is close to many popular tourist destinations including, just to the North, the majestic Weeki Wachee River where you can bring or rent kayaks or a small boat. Roger's Park has a public beach area, boat ramp and playground. Pine Island has a small public beach where the locals like to hang. Buccaneer Bay is the world famous home of the mermaids and water park. In the other direction, just to the South, you will find the increasingly popular SunWest Park with water sports and a water playground for kids and adults.

There is plenty of room for parking cars, boat trailers and even an RV or two. There is a long asphalt driveway that circles at the house and can hold at least 8 cars. There is also a large grass area that can be used for parking.

Bonus Features You Might Appreciate:
Blackout curtains in all the bedrooms!
Propane grill in the backyard available for use. Propane is available at the local Walmart, should the bottle be empty.
Lastly, there is a pack-and-play for a little one.

Things to Do:
There are many things available close by like fishing, boating, sailing, sightseeing, antiquing, golfing, flea market hunting, horseback riding, nature hiking, kayaking, water skiing, swimming, shelling, gambling on the Sun Cruise Casino Boat and more.
Local Attractions:
Bay Port Pier & Boat Ramp, Roger’s Park, Weeki Wachee Marina & Boat Rentals, The Kayak Shack, Linda Pedersen Park, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Buccaneer Bay Water Park, Pine Island Beach Park, Sun West Park, Heather Golf Club, Oak Hills Golf Club.
Other popular attractions within 2 hours drive time include: Clearwater Beaches, Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, and the Kennedy Space Center.
Small gatherings or events may be allowed with host pre-approval. Please message us for details and pricing.

Property manager

Kelly Winterling
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee River. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Spring Hill, FL

What's nearby

  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 11 min drive
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 13 min drive
  • Hudson Beach - 14 min drive
  • Weeki Wachee River - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 7 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 6 min drive
  • Cracker Barrel - 6 min drive
  • Cupcake Heaven - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulffront Serenity: Your Secluded Retreat for Water Adventures and Breathtaking Sunsets! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Gulffront Serenity: Your Secluded Retreat for Water Adventures and Breathtaking Sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulffront Serenity: Your Secluded Retreat for Water Adventures and Breathtaking Sunsets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulffront Serenity: Your Secluded Retreat for Water Adventures and Breathtaking Sunsets! located?

This Spring Hill holiday home is on the beach, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Nature Coast Botanical Gardens, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music. Weeki Wachee Springs and Hudson Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location and Sunsets!
We had the pleasure of spending a long weekend at Osowaw Oasis and it was fantastic. First off the hosts, Kelly and Dave, were extremely helpful and prompt in answering my questions about the property and surrounding area. The house and overall property were perfect. Tons of outdoor space with great toys (Kayaks, canoe, fishing gear, cornhole, foosball, firepit, outdoor shower etc.) with a huge covered pavilion (with a TV) to provide plenty of shade. The house is right on the gulf and provided some of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen. The home was cozy and well appointed with all you would need for your stay. Beds were cozy and the back porch provided the perfect view of the breathtaking sunsets prefect for enjoying a cocktail or beverage of choice while relaxing and watching the wildlife. We had a pod of manatee right off the dock playing on several nights and kayaking a little into the gulf we got to interact with several dolphin. Best time to go is mid/late evening. Also plenty of birds roosting among the tall pine trees. If you are looking for a place to stay in the Weekie Wachee / Springhill area you must check out Osowaw Oasis. It will not disappoint!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property!! Highly recommend!!
Stunning sunsets, great property layout, super convenient, yet peaceful location, very clean, well-appointed home, tastefully decorated, comfortable beds and linens, awesome host!! We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful property! Our host, Dave, was very helpful and responsive; made great recommendations for fishing charter, river boating, beaches, restaurants, local amenities... Great location: Publix and Walmart less than 10 minutes away. Weeki Wachee attractions, river kayaking, bait shop, fishing charter, cute beach shop, public pickleball courts, less than 20 minutes away. Awesome family beach- Pine Island, less than 30 minutes away. The traffic in the area was surprisingly pleasant! Easy to get to local amenities. We visited Clearwater Beach on a weekday. The drive was easy and we only encountered traffic as we got closer to the bridge. Which is normal. We LOVED this property!! Had fun watching the outdoor TV and playing foosball while grilling the fish that we caught for dinner! Snook, red drum, sea trout- the fishing was awesome in April! Tarpon are coming in May! Excellent grill/outdoor entertainment area! Large tables seat the whole family. Plus extra fridge in the laundry room area on the ground floor very convenient! Nice fishing poles, cast net to use. LOVED the dock + beach area! Both were great for launching the kayaks. LOVED kayaking amongst the mangroves with full sunset view of the Gulf of Mexico! LOVED the fire pit! Will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spot!
This property was absolutely gorgeous. We stayed the month of March 2024 for a break from Wisconsin winter. As a long term rental we can say the beds were comfortable! The home is nicely maintained & decorated. Every day we spent out time watching wildlife! Many species of birds, dolphins and even an alligator! Most enjoyable were the magnificent sunsets! The area is convenient to stores, restaurants and breweries. We found every thing we needed & more. Dave & Kelly were wonderful hosts. We are planning our trip for next year!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family get away location
This home was the perfect, serene spot for our family and dogs; even despite the unfavorable weather. The scenery is magnificent. The grounds and views made the weather a second thought. The owners are extremely attentive and personable. Perfect for dogs and water sport frolicking. We will return for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home - great location
Loved our time here! The home was set up wonderfully and is at a gorgeous location! All the little things were thought of, including a balloon for my husband's 50th birthday! Very thoughtful hosts and we had the best time! Definitely will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Winterling

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Our names are Kelly and Dave. We've both grown up our entire lives in the greater Tampa bay area and our family absolutely loves spending time on our beautiful nature coast! We've put a lot of thought and fun into our pet friendly vacation homes. And we believe that's why our properties stand out against the rest.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location. Gorgeous sunsets and beautiful views of the gulf of Mexico!

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location. Gorgeous sunsets and beautiful views of the gulf of Mexico!

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