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Custom home great local, boat parking, near dock, food, scalloping, Manatee.

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Front of home showing the huge oak tree
House from the side and the rear screened patio
Exterior
Entering kitchen from living room
looking at kitchen from dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7154 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Homosassa, FL
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • 7 Sisters Springs
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Custom home great local, boat parking, near dock, food, scalloping, Manatee.

Walk in the front door to a nicely appointed and decorated large living room, dining room and a huge kitchen. Large screen TV with DVD player. Sliding glass doors open to a large screened in patio.

Laundry room with sink, folding area, washer and dryer with large closets. No need worrying about clothes lasting the whole stay.

Master bedroom - king size bed, walk in closet, with an en-suite featuring a large walk in shower. 55 inch TV with cable. Door leading from the bedroom to the screened in patio.

Bedroom #2 - Queen size bed with large closet. 42 inch TV

Bedroom #3 - Full size bed and twin bed. Chest of drawers with 42" TV. Also a comfortable chair.
Cable TV with WIFI and games for all ages

Walking distance to restaurants with live entertainment. About one mile to the Homosassa city dock.

Plenty of area to park your boat after a long day of scalloping or just enjoying yourselves on the river. SCALLOP SEASON RUNS FROM JULY 1, 2019 THRU SEPT. 24, .

State parks and birding trails nearby.
Grocery Shopping, drug stores, gas stations, and a 24 hour ice machine, less than 2 miles.

Property manager

Joy Byrd
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact owner If you are planning a get together.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: contact owner If you are planning a get together.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is on a river. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Riverhaven Marina - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sugarmill Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom home great local, boat parking, near dock, food, scalloping, Manatee. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom home great local, boat parking, near dock, food, scalloping, Manatee.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom home great local, boat parking, near dock, food, scalloping, Manatee.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Custom home great local, boat parking, near dock, food, scalloping, Manatee. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Citrus County Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 147 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

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

Awesome place!

Beautiful house with everything furnished that you could think of or need. Owner and her daughter took very good care of us. Everything was very clean and organized. This is our second stay at this property and wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie D.

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

Lovely home

The house was lovely, clean, nicely set up and a great location for our planned activities. The porch was a relaxing place to decompress from a busy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha B.

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

Friend get away

Very beautiful home, amazing hosts who are very kind and hospitable. The home had everything we needed and more. The location is near beautiful nature preserves, springs, and parks. Restaurants and stores are also in the perfect proximity.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Great Homosassa Stay

We have been stopping at The Freezer in Homosassa every year on our way south. We love the area and local restaurants and bars. Plenty to do in the area. We decided to make a 3 night stay and this house was perfect! The Hosts Joe and Joy were great. We rented a golf cart and the location is perfect for getting around. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preben c.

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

Home away from Home

A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonell H.

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

Everything you need and more.

Host has thought of everything to make you feel like a cherished guest. Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

We had a wonderful stay! Wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Great stay

No complaints, wish we could stay longer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Great home - great location

Very impressed with property and owners. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

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

Great Place Great Location

We have stayed with this host before. Great location, clean, and safe neighborhood. There is two places to eat and have a drink within 4 minutes walking. The Homosassa Springs park just minutes away. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can't say enough positive things about this VRBO! This was our second stay here, and just as comfortable and accomodating as the first time we came. The house has a great set up and floor plan with plenty of space to escape each other if wanted or gather as a family for a game or movie. I love the screened in back porch, and had coffee there every single morning of our stay! We also love the wooded area behind the house and the birds it attracts. It's a nice, quiet neighborhood, but within walking distance of a local bar and a couple of eating establishments. We heard great horned owls one evening, and saw pileated woodpeckers multiple times. The house itself is fully stocked with necessities like beach towels, laundry soap, and cleaning supplies should they be needed. The hosts of this home are fabulous, and when I mentioned my son would be having a birthday while visiting, they had set decorations up for our arrival. They are very personable and available for questions. Thanks again Byrds and Mary Lynn for another awesome visit!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Very Clean

2nd time staying here and it is always clean, and has anything you could need. Plenty of space and comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

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

Home Away From Home

Best stay anywhere ever! Definitely a home away from home in a quiet location but close enough to everything. Extremely clean and the host is wonderful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy S.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful place, perfect for our needs. We were there on business and wish we had more time to explore the surroundings. Great owners!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ansly123

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

Wonderful River Retreat

Our stay started out with home baked cookies on the table when we entered the home. Every Every detail was
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard N.

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

Family Reunion

A beautiful 3 bedroom, nicely appointed home, ideal for enjoying with family. Owners are very friendly, helpful, and inviting. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Knute S.

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

Home away from home!

One of the best appointed VRBO's that we have stayed in. Comfortable furnishings, super stocked kitchen and friendly and responsive owners. Who could ask for anything more!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

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

Fishing Base Camp

The hostess was both accommodating and generous. Will not hesitate to stay here again. They’ve done some nice upgrades to the place since the last time I stayed, approximately two years ago.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil G.

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

Great House

House was fantastic and there was so much to do on the river near the house. Great restaurants on the river and bowling rental facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina O., New Port Richey, USA

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

Friends weekend

When we go back to Homosassa, we will definitely try and stay here, Joy and Mary Lynn were very very nice. The house is beautiful. Definitely ~ stay here if your in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

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

Awesome place!

The house was beautiful and very well equipped. The owner met us and showed us around the house explaining how things worked and how to reach her if we needed anything. The house had everything that you might need and then some!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Family vacation

It was beautiful and very clean. Joe and Joy we're very hospitable! We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Family weekend

Home is clean, comfortable and a perfect location for all we wanted to do. Host is very pleasant, attentive and welcoming. Enjoyed every minute and would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

Great Spot in Homosassa!

We had only a couple of nights in this home but they were great. Very accommodating owner allowing us to arrive early and park our camper while waiting for our campsite to be ready. Very close to local restaurants, bars, and the waterfront. Very clean home and the hospitality was A+. Would def stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Sweet home Homosassa

The house was fully equipped and comfortably homey. The location is quiet and peaceful. The hosts go above and beyond for their guests. We certainly would look at staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joy Byrd

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My name is Joy and my husbands name is Joe. I was born in California and lived there till we moved to Homosassa when we retired. I was an engineer for the State of California and Joe was an electrical engineer. We have 6 kids most of which still live out west. Two of our daughter live next door to the rental house and we live 1 mile away.

Joe was raised in Homosassa and always wanted to return here.

Why they chose this property

My husband was born and raised in Homosassa, left for the service and when we retired we returned. This property was his grandmothers and having lived near by during his childhood it had so many memories that he just had to have it. As it turned out the house was not restorable so we tore down the original home and built a custom home on the same property. Since then we have build another home on the lot next door.

What makes this property unique

The beautiful huge oak tree in the front yard. They whole street has tons of oak trees. There is a grapefruit tree in the back that was there when Granny was alive. We have lots of wild life and birds to watch. The home is comfortable and very relaxing. Hiking trails close by. Garage parking and a place to park a boat trailer. Also we have RV parking with hookups. This is definitely what Florida is all about.

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English

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