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Top Floor Tropical Tree-house Waterfront Gulf & natural springs wildlife retreat
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
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Hudson, FL
- Place, Cow Creek1 min drive
- Place, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point3 min drive
- Place, Hudson Beach3 min drive
- Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
3 Single Beds
Common area 1
1 Large Single Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Top Floor Tropical Tree-house Waterfront Gulf & natural springs wildlife retreat
If you are looking for a place to relax, you will love the upper level of this 2006 built stilt home! This up/down duplex is a tropical paradise retreat with over 45 feet of waterfront direct-access gulf frontage for your own personal enjoyment. This private property on the coastal canal waterfront is situated on a quiet seaside residential cul-de-sac, and you won't be looking directly into another home across the canal. The sandy beach style 'yard' has a large patio and dock overlooking a 90-foot wide natural canal known as 'cow creek'. About 100 yards to the west of this property is the open gulf. To the east lie natural canals with freshwater springs. Water views all around.
There is a very private feel to this area with lots of water and trees and lush landscape. However, if you feel like getting out, there is plenty of dining, shopping, golfing, and night life to enjoy within a mile or so of the house. The home is fully furnished with a Queen size bed in the Master, three twin beds in the second bedroom (one is a bunk), a comfy rocking recliner and very large sofa in the great room/living room (can sleep one long person, or 2 short people). The dining table in the great room is also a pool and ping-pong table!
Sit at the tropical back patio with firepit and barbeque and you will view nature at its best! Many varieties of Ocean fish and Sea birds: Manatee, Dolphin, Sheepshead, Mullet, Gar, LadyFish, Snook, redfish, small stingray, turtles, sea otters, Pelicans, Ducks, Heron, egrets, Osprey, Eagle, Woodpecker, Blue Jay, and much more. This bay is a fisherman's paradise with a bait shop just a short walk down the lane! The water in this salt and spring-fed canal is remarkably clear and fish can be seen most any time from the patio and decks. there is a 10 x 12 foot dock for guests boating and swimming holiday pleasure. You will also have use of my canoe, 4 kayaks and a small paddleboard to explore nearby coastline and spring fed waterways. You can rent a motor boat at several nearby marinas less than one mile away, or feel free to bring your own boat.
You will be renting the upper level of the home and 45 feet of coastline yard/beach on the sunny west side of the house. The separate lower level unit and east portion of the property is used by me (the owner). I have a separate entrance to my own living space, so I won't disturb your privacy. Please note that the base rental price is for 2 people, or one person and one pet. Additional persons, or pets are $20 per individual, per night.
Large and small dogs and cats will be accepted with the same fee as an additional boarder ($20 per night, per pet). We do extensive cleaning/disinfecting between rentals. You will be responsible to keep your pet leashed and clean up their waste. There are other wild animals in the area: feral cats, raccoons, possum, and occasionally a coyote. Pet Flea prevention is highly recommended in Florida any time of the year.
Smoking is allowed only outdoors and in the covered screened porch off the living room. I've set-up the porch to be as comfortable and relaxing as any other room in the house and you can even watch the 55" tv from there. Legal intoxicants are allowed, please use responsibly and observe neighborly courtesy.
There is a very private feel to this area with lots of water and trees and lush landscape. However, if you feel like getting out, there is plenty of dining, shopping, golfing, and night life to enjoy within a mile or so of the house. The home is fully furnished with a Queen size bed in the Master, three twin beds in the second bedroom (one is a bunk), a comfy rocking recliner and very large sofa in the great room/living room (can sleep one long person, or 2 short people). The dining table in the great room is also a pool and ping-pong table!
Sit at the tropical back patio with firepit and barbeque and you will view nature at its best! Many varieties of Ocean fish and Sea birds: Manatee, Dolphin, Sheepshead, Mullet, Gar, LadyFish, Snook, redfish, small stingray, turtles, sea otters, Pelicans, Ducks, Heron, egrets, Osprey, Eagle, Woodpecker, Blue Jay, and much more. This bay is a fisherman's paradise with a bait shop just a short walk down the lane! The water in this salt and spring-fed canal is remarkably clear and fish can be seen most any time from the patio and decks. there is a 10 x 12 foot dock for guests boating and swimming holiday pleasure. You will also have use of my canoe, 4 kayaks and a small paddleboard to explore nearby coastline and spring fed waterways. You can rent a motor boat at several nearby marinas less than one mile away, or feel free to bring your own boat.
You will be renting the upper level of the home and 45 feet of coastline yard/beach on the sunny west side of the house. The separate lower level unit and east portion of the property is used by me (the owner). I have a separate entrance to my own living space, so I won't disturb your privacy. Please note that the base rental price is for 2 people, or one person and one pet. Additional persons, or pets are $20 per individual, per night.
Large and small dogs and cats will be accepted with the same fee as an additional boarder ($20 per night, per pet). We do extensive cleaning/disinfecting between rentals. You will be responsible to keep your pet leashed and clean up their waste. There are other wild animals in the area: feral cats, raccoons, possum, and occasionally a coyote. Pet Flea prevention is highly recommended in Florida any time of the year.
Smoking is allowed only outdoors and in the covered screened porch off the living room. I've set-up the porch to be as comfortable and relaxing as any other room in the house and you can even watch the 55" tv from there. Legal intoxicants are allowed, please use responsibly and observe neighborly courtesy.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beware, waterfront property can be dangerous.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Overnight guests still 6 Max. Noise limit 10 pm.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
$15 per night, per pet will be assessed.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Overnight guests still 6 Max. Noise limit 10 pm.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hudson
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Driftwood Isles, a neighbourhood in Hudson. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park and James E. Grey Preserve, while Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hudson, FL
What's nearby
- Cow Creek - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Hudson Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Show Palace Dinner Theater - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
- Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sam's Hudson Beach Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Burger King - 14 min walk
- Inn on the Gulf - 3 min drive
- Skinny's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
- OLLIES ON THE BEACH - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michele Dolan

A long time ago I came here from Minnesota. This area is as peaceful, or active as you'd make it to be. I enjoy sharing this experience with others, and I genuinely like people!
Why they chose this property
Close to everything one could need (walking distance, really)...yet feels secluded and tropical. On weekend nights you can enjoy the faint echo of Jimmy Buffet-type music wafting over the waterfront from our nearby entertainment establishments. Great fishing! Daily wildlife appearances by at least birds, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, sea otters, sea rays and fish. Other Florida adventures like Bush gardens, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Orlando/Disney are just a an hour or 2 drive away. Tarpon Springs, Weeki Wachee and other popular destinations are only 1/2 hour away.
What makes this property unique
The rustic, natural feel of this place is very different from hotels.
Languages:
English
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