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Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing!

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A wooden deck with two turquoise chairs facing a calm body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with a stone fireplace.
A grassy area with a wooden deck, a covered seating area, and a boat dock.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy water views from the patio, which provides a great outdoor space. It is pet-friendly and located on the riverfront. Nearby attractions include Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Dog-friendly
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Homosassa, FL
  • Place, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing!

3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a boat dock. A nature lovers dream located in close proximity to the head springs on the Homosassa River. (see height restrictions for bridge). Screened porch.
Snorkel with manatees. Many different species of fish and birds. Kayaks and paddle board for your use. THE BOAT IN PHOTOS IS NOT INCLUDED, you may bring your own. There is exterior security cameras facing away from the house. No interior cameras

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets upon approval
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4056899vb
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

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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 29 min drive - 44.6 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 42 min drive - 49.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Michael Anthony's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grumpy Gator's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing!?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing! on 2 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,659, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise get-a-way on the Homosassa River, near the head springs! New Listing! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Crystal River Preserve State Park and Citrus County Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and comfortable house right on Homosassa Springs. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and a fantastic host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very central and close to all the restaurants, boat ramps, and charter boat docks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, aqua water and great weather!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Excellent communication and great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Clean, perfect location, perfect place, great view, perfect vacation spot. A little paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location. We swam and paddled seeing wild life including manatees.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property on the water

Nice property located close to the spring headwaters
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a location!

Comfortable, clean and fun… relaxation at its finest. Love the peacefulness of the springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2025
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is located very close to where the manatees congregate during the winter. There are lots of fish when the manatees are not there. It is close to the State Park, restaurants and grocery stores. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful and relaxing vacation - this is it. We enjoyed using the kayaks available. Owner was wonderful to work with and easy to contact. House was clean and had lots of amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being a wonderful guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High-school old guy's trip

Great stay, spent most of the time in the springs, swimming right off the dock. Had a wonderful time. Our host Maryanne was very nice, and great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

Simply perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Place

We stayed here for opening weekend of scallop season and this place did not disappoint! Location was perfect right on the crystal clear water with kayaks that the kids spend lots of time in fishing, close to grocery stores and furnished with everything we could have ever needed. On top of that check in was a breeze the lady was extremely nice and helpful plus this was probably the cleanest vacation rental we have ever stayed in. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I echo all those reviews that praise the cleanliness, location and ease of communication with the host! Maryanne was quick to respond and the house was ideal for our group of senior ladies. I paddled one of the kayaks alongside one manatee in the channel and just around the corner was greeted by dozens of manatees drawn to the warm spring water. What a thrill!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature Retreat

This house checked all the boxes for my family’s visit. We spent countless hours on the dock watching birds, fish, and the occasional human on the crystal clear river. The neighborhood is quiet and the house is clean and well appointed. We plan on returning every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homosassa Getaway

Property owner was super helpful prior to our arrival. The house is beautiful, the location is phenomenal. We brought our own boat to get around the river but the property has plenty of kayaks to enjoy. Our stay was one for the books! If you're looking for a vacation. You found it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2025
Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed your stay!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

YES!!!

Excellent experience in and outside of the unit. Would do again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Visit

We booked this property specifically for the water access so our grandchildren could experience kayaking and snorkeling with the manatees. It was amazing!! The house was very clean and comfortable. It was convenient to multiple restaurants, grocery stores and recreation options. We would highly recommend this property for anyone who wants to truly experience the Florida nature coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grandson's Wedding

This was a magical stay. We were there for our grandson's wedding, but had also kayaked Homosassa Springs several times before. We loved being on the springs and kayaking and paddle boarding every day and seeing so many manatees and loved watching the mullet jump. If you love nature and appreciate the Florida springs, there is no other place better than this. And, the wedding was the best wedding ever! We are still cherishing all the incredible memories. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in Every Way!

My first experience with this property started when I made a mistake booking. Maryanne was quick to reply and went out of her way to make it easy for me, which I really appreciated. We loved the house! Very clean, great location, all the equipment we needed to spend a few days swimming and kayaking with the manatees. The location is excellent, just a short paddle away from the state park and teeming with manatees. Loved being back in a cove where there were tons of fish, rays, birds and very few people. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. If we come back to the area we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing spot, the river is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Maryanne Howard

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