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3400 sf Stilt Home Retreat of Gated Privacy on Homosassa Peninsula

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Exterior
Sunset from the North View of the property
Dock
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

3400 sf Stilt Home Retreat of Gated Privacy on Homosassa Peninsula

The perfect waterfront retreat! Great deep-water canal off Homosassa River! No bridges. 2/2 upstairs with cedar wood interior and Trex deck. Downstairs, an additional bed in an open alcove area, bathroom, and a game room.

This is a gated peninsula property with 2 homes/boat docks. We do not own the other home/boat dock and it is not a rental, but is private property. Our home and boat dock is available as a rental. It is a 2 story stilt home. There is a 50’ Trex boat dock that sits behind our home with a boat lift. The boat lift is not available. Just a snook's jump to the river and minutes to the Gulf of Mexico. The Homosassa River is home to the Homosassa River State Wildlife Park and Springs, great fishing and casual waterfront dining.

Upstairs 2/2: 2 carpeted bedrooms with queen size beds each with its own tiled bathroom. Laundry room with washer and dryer. The Kitchen sports a center island with glass top stove and appliances, cookware, dishes and utensils. Dining room seats 6 at a glass top table. Cable TV in living room. Both upstairs bedrooms overlook the water. This is a stilt home. Access to downstairs has exterior front and back stairways.

Downstairs Game Room and Bed: 1 tiled open room features queen size bed and dresser. There is a large bathroom and shower. Large open game room includes a wall mounted dart board and cable TV. Tired of indoor sports? Step outside to the 50' Trex dock and hop in your boat to go fish or float with the Manatees at the Springs in minutes.

Exterior Property Features: Property includes trex dock. Enclosed, attached garage with security code. Coded gate access to property.

We are proud to offer a smoke free home for your vacation stay. 3 Night Minimum. Limited to 2 vehicles for parking (garage and driveway). Trailer/additional vehicle parking is available adjacent to the County's public ramp at MacRae's OR for $20/day there is a private launch/trailer parking available at Florida Cracker Riverside Resort which is next to MacRae's. We can now accommodate one small trailer on side of front yard. Both locations for parking have restaurants and either bait or rentals of boats/kayaks.

You can check out the live webcam at MacRae's at discoverycrystalriverfl.com

Please scroll down to bottom of page to check our availability calendar.

Property manager

Steve Franklin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a stilt home.Stairs are outside for access
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Riverhaven Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverhaven Marina - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 20 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sugarmill Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3400 sf Stilt Home Retreat of Gated Privacy on Homosassa Peninsula pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 3400 sf Stilt Home Retreat of Gated Privacy on Homosassa Peninsula ?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at 3400 sf Stilt Home Retreat of Gated Privacy on Homosassa Peninsula ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3400 sf Stilt Home Retreat of Gated Privacy on Homosassa Peninsula ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3400 sf Stilt Home Retreat of Gated Privacy on Homosassa Peninsula located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tiger Tail Island, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Citrus County Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wayne r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for my bud and I to fish a couple of days. Great location and access to river and beyond. Definitely stay there next trip to Homosassa. Don’t forget your own soap and shampoos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Great house with a boat dock!

My wife & I spent 5 days at this lovely place in Homosassa, FL. We were able to launch our 20 ft Bay boat at the nearby public boat launch and park it right behind the house at a private dock. We had easy access to the river and the Gulf for fishing and boating. The house itself is large & roomy (& pet friendly). The town of Homosassa has a lot of good places to eat & drink. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny J.

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

Spring Break vacation

We loved the location of the house and we were able to keep our boat docked to take out for fishing. The house was well equipped with everything we needed. Close proximity to everything we wanted to do! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Fishing tournament weekend

We always rent a place for the Cobia big fish tournament to give extra boat parking and sleeping for our family/friends that fish with us. This place worked great for that. I wished there was better parking we had to shuttle people from our house to this house because there wasn’t room. But that was terrible. The house was very clean and neat. I paid the pet fee because I never knew if my dog would be with me when I was at this property but once I saw the almost white carpet. And it was a rainy weekend. No way was I going to risk her on that carpet. So something for people that bring pets. To think about. It was a great place to stay. The host was very quick responding to questions thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

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

Great stay

This is a great property to enjoy all that Homosassa has to offer. The hosts a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

great trip

fun house to stay in
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla M.

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

Water access

The best part about this place is the location and access to the gulf. Great for quick access to scallop area
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

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

Decent property and location.

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Great stay in Homosassa

We had a great time staying a month at this canal front home in Homosassa. Spacious home, comfortable beds , game room - all in good location.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Frank G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Homosassa

Great location, great weather, good boat dock on canal just off the River. Scallops were sparse but we found enough for a meal. 3rd time .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J., Terra Cotta, ON, Canada

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

Lovely place

This lovely home is in a great location that allows you to take advantage of all that Homosassa has to offer. Great for boating and enjoying the view of the river. The hosts were very accommodating and always got back to us in timely manner whenever we had any questions. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

joseph b.

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

Great place to stay for boating fishing restaurants close by

Property in Great Location private it does not have a fish cleaning station which would be very nice for people fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

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

Great location

Great location. Owners are wonderful and reply fast. This is our 2nd year here. Love it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

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

Great place and very convenient to everything. Parking can be tight (3 cars and no boat trailer).

Property owner was very easily accessible by phone and offered to help in anyway possible (including where to park trailer if needed).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kram t.

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

Great location off Homosassa River

The home was accommodating for the 4 of us. The dock was perfect for our 21ft boat. No room on property for boat trailer. We parked our truck and trailer at the Riverhaven Marina, 4 day pass. We did not utilize the downstairs area of the home during our stay. The location is perfect for quick access to the Homosassa River. Great communication with owner. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Homosassa

Excellent, owners cleaned up waterfront property within 2 days after Hurricane Idalia stormed through. Good dock for tie-up of 24' boat. Great scalloping and fishing in Homosassa Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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

Month stay

We liked this part of old Homosassa because it was quiet and there were many canals in the river close by as well as great places to eat. We didn’t bring a boat or kayaks, but they would be ideal at this location. There is a nice rec room downstairs for ping-pong and pool and darts. Our host couple was very responsive to a couple of minor needs. The beds were great and we used the charcoal grill frequently.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

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

Great location!

Thank you for sharing your home! Great location for Gulf fishing and scalloping. House is roomy and comfortable. Comfortable beds. I had brought my own microwave cooking bowl, otherwise had to use the dinnerware for that. Nice boat dock. We had a great time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Fish S.

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

Fun Getaway with a Great Location

We stayed here for 4 nights at the opening of scalloping season. The communication was excellent and we were offered to check in early which was nice. The location is quiet and very relaxing. The home is very nice as well. It had everything we needed. The upstairs bathrooms were very spacious. The downstairs has a ping pong table and pool table so our teenagers really enjoyed that. We brought our 24’ boat and it was a plus to be able to dock it overnight behind the house. The run to the gulf was quick and easy. It’s a longer ride to the spring but still enjoyable. We would definitely consider this property for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye B., Fleming Island, Florida

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

Hot in Homassass but cool in the springs

Stayed during scalloping season because more friends and family rented nearby. Very large, clean canal house but limited parking which is stated in the description. Would only bring boat once it’s in the water next time. We enjoyed scalloping in the gulf, fishing, kayaking and floating in the springs. If you need a break from cooking your own catch there are many good local restaurants. Would definitely rent here again! Thank you Steve and Debbie
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pollyanne D., St. Augustine, USA

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

Fun but restful stay

Nice, roomy home on a canal. Very limited parking! We brought our e-bikes so we had to drive our full size trucks, two in total and could barely fit one in the garage, while our friends parked their truck in the driveway. Beautiful, sideways view of the water from the house. We loved all the decks outside. Comfortable beds and AC works well in the home. My husband enjoyed the chairs in the living space. WiFi was spotty. Enjoyed the game room on the first level that has a pool table, dart board, ping pong table and cards, but had to open all the screened doors to air out to enjoy. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

kelly m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location for family scalloping fun

The home and location of the property were beautiful. The owners were very nice and available when we had questions or concerns. A few things we would suggest improving upon would be : - more privacy for the downstairs bedroom. There are large sliding doors to the outside without any type of blind or curtain and there is no door or covering offering privacy to the bed area. - very minimal parking is available. The neighbors complain if you step foot on their property so you are definitely very limited with only the driveway space. Two of our vehicles barely fit in the driveway. - the dock space was advertised as 50’ however a good portion of that (about 20’) is taken up by a boat lift that is unavailable to move or use. - upon arrival, we noticed there were no clean towels to be found. We did find a handful of wet towels left hanging on a hook behind the door that we had to wash. The downstairs toilet had not been flushed and there was a bathing suit liner laying on the master shower floor. The house did not seem “dirty” but when you walk into that, you can’t help but question whether things had been cleaned prior to our arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayden R.

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

Homosassa house

This homosassa house was had an amazing location with a doc that fit our 2 boats. The house was very clean and we loved the bonus space downstairs with the pool table and ping pong table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frank G.

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

Homosassa River

Great location and house on a canal off the beautiful river. Good boat dock
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda J., Terra Cotta, ON, Canada

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

Loved the property!

This is a great place to stay in Homosassa. Owners were always quick in responding to any of the questions we had. Location is wonderful and a nice dock for our boat. We very much enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying again next year! Thanks Debbie & Steve.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

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