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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Experience Manatee Magic: Your Cozy Retreat Awaits!

Welcome to your oasis on the Nature Coast! This property features unimpeded Gulf Water access and is in the heart of Homosassa Springs. This home sits on a deep freshwater canal, where manatee, dolphin, mullet, and a variety of other wildlife will greet you.The home boasts both a Florida room and a screened in porch where you can enjoy the waterfront views. Many restaurants and activities are accessible by both car and boat, or you can enjoy grilling at home with all the amenities of a full kitchen. This home is a fisherman's dream. The extensive seawall and boathouse (lift not operational) offers three boat slips, making it ideal for families and friends looking to be the first to the scallop grounds. The interior of the home is full of Old Florida charm with an updated feel. Your family can spend all day on the water and come back to multiple showers, dual hot water heaters, and a fish cleaning station, making it perfect for everyone's needs. The home sleeps 9 comfortably and has multiple gathering spots, ideal for quality time on Florida's Nature Coast. Paddleboards are available for use to get a quieter experience with the freshwater springs. The surrounding community is peaceful for those in need of a retreat. Once you spend time at Nature Coast Cottage, you will find yourself returning for years to come! *There are two security cameras on site for protection of the home when not in use. They are located over the garage facing the driveway and in the boat house facing towards the water.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only 2 boat trailers are authorized on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3516731vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverhaven Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 29 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 45 min drive - 49.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Manatee Magic: Your Cozy Retreat Awaits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience Manatee Magic: Your Cozy Retreat Awaits!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience Manatee Magic: Your Cozy Retreat Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Manatee Magic: Your Cozy Retreat Awaits!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Experience Manatee Magic: Your Cozy Retreat Awaits! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Riverhaven Marina and Citrus County Dog Park. Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

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

Great clean place

Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Amazing stay on the river

Great home, lots of room, quiet neighborhood, lots of waterfront access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

This home and location made for a perfect getaway to help my family unplug of our everyday busy lives. We would highly recommend the area as well as this host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great weekend getaway

House location is amazing! House spacious and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla P.

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

Great for families

We had a wonderful stay. Comfy beds and the house had great amenities. Our favorite was the ice machine! Great location! Will definitely stay here again! The host is awesome!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

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

Family fun

Perfect for large family group with plenty of kid friendly play areas. Located close to stores, restaurants and boat ramps.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy H.

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

Great time

So far the best time I’ve ever had…. Looking forward to staying again, enjoyed ourselves Perfect location everything very organized Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua O.

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

Awesome hosts!

The Swanson’s were amazing hosts and very easy to communicate with. They made our stay a wonderful one and we highly recommend their beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Weekend fishing trip

Was amazing property close to spring. Family loved the house and fishing in canal at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

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

Great location close to spring!

The home was just as described in the listing and has a beautiful backyard on the canal to sit and hang out. The industrial ice maker was a plus and the paddle boards and lilly pad walking float were fun also! Very clean! Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Great family getaway

Beautiful home in a nice quiet neighborhood. We loved the backyard and screened in porch. We had many fun game nights at the large dining room table!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

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

Amazing House

The property was perfect for our needs. Very large and very clean. The location is perfect , it is a short boat ride to the springs. The check in and communication was great. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Thanks Dennis! We can’t wait to have you all return! You and your guests were phenomonial!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A J.

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

Great house/location

We visited for spring break. The house had lots of space and a great backyard overlooking the canal. It was close to our manatee tour location and the park was nearby. This was the perfect spot for our family vacation. Our host was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Me L.

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

Relaxing stay

We all had fun and enjoyed our stay. It was a short boat ride to the springs, and a short drive to the Wildlife State Park. We would definitely come back. Thanks Wesley!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

Amazing home and location

This home and location is amazing. The manatees swam right up to the dock each morning. Fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenton i.

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

Fantastic rental

Wesley was a great host. The house was set up well for large group. We will book again for the next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Fishing weekend

Nice spacious house with great access to the springs and the river. Had all the amenities every boater could need including a spot to park your trailer. My family and I had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
I am so glad that you all enjoyed your stay! We are so excited to have you and the Family back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Amazing family location

Our stay was everything we could have wanted and more. The house was very clean, large enough to fit our family and had so many wonderful additions. The boat dock was very nice, tree lights were a beautiful touch and the large ice maker was a huge plus. We would absolutely go back and recommend this to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

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

Great Place in Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed. We really liked the the recliners after a long day of sightseeing. The house is in great shape in a great location. Just a couple of miles from Homosassa State park. The Margarita Grill is just across the bridge and has great food. The only regret we had is we wished we brought the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tisha C.

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

Scallop Season Getaway

This property was perfect! We really loved having an ice machine, being right on the water with places to tie up our boats, and the cleanliness was perfect! The paddle board was a hit too! We definitely recommend this property, communication with the property manager was great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Excellent

The property manager was very proactive in communicating. this is a very nice home with a covered boat slip and dock. highly recommend the property and the manager
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
Thank you so much William! We are super excited that you decided to stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Great place for a vacation!

The property was just as advertised! Great place for family vacation. Many things to do close by. Great for fisherman too. Having an ice machine is a big plus when going fishing or just out on the boat for the day. House was very clean and comfortable. Everything we needed! Thanks to the host for a wonderful place to stay and great communication! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

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

Little piece of Heaven ❤️

The house is absolutely amazing!! All the beds were super comfortable Everything was spotless and the owner was so sweet she went out of her way to get me a grill for my birthday dinner!! We will definitely rent this place again Location is great, super close to the springs and all the restaurants I can’t say enough about it , definitely check this place out you will not be disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Perfection

Our stay here was amazing. The property was exactly how it was listed. If you have a boat then this place is amazing for you. The owner was super fast at responding to our messages and even treated us to a surprise order of fresh mahi! Would definitely return!! Perfect family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2024
Thank you so much! We really hope to have you and your family again soon! Y’all were amazing guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Temptie K.

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

Awesome

We enjoyed the stay!!! Wesley provided immediate responses to our questions and concerns. The home was just what we were looking for. Seeing a manatee cow and calf from the house’s dock, in the middle of the summer, was icing on the cake. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wesley Swanson

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We’re a military family and have chosen our future home when I retire. Until then we are so excited to host people in our home so they can share our love for homosassa and the springs

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is so special because it’s and old fishing community that sits on the springs which is fresh water but has unobstructed access to the Gulf of Mexico.

What makes this property unique

The property stands out with its proximity to natural springs, allowing guests to easily kayak or swim with manatees. The serene outdoor spaces are perfect for relaxation, and the interior blends comfort with a coastal aesthetic. Additionally, any local tips or activities you provide can enhance the guest experience.

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