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Serenity at the Lake

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Guests can enjoy a serene atmosphere surrounded by lush gardens and a charming home.
Interior
Experience a welcoming atmosphere in this serene space, featuring a white door, decorative wreath, and a unique fish-themed wall piece.
Guests can relax on the covered porch with comfortable seating.
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hernando, FL
  • Lakeside Golf and Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Skyview At Terra Vista
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Rainbow River
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hernando

On lake.At this Hernando vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Lakeside Golf and Country Club and 9 miles (15 km) of Johnson Pond Trailhead. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Regal Citrus Cinemas and Skyview At Terra Vista.

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Skyview At Terra Vista - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Rainbow River - 23 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 25 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 34 min drive - 19.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Ranchito Inverness - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serenity at the Lake

We hope you book and enjoy our charming lake house. "Serenity at the Lake" in Hernando is located in a peaceful setting surrounded by palm trees, lush greenery, and beautiful plants with lovely views of flowers, the lake and the occasional visiting of sandhill cranes. This is a perfect location if you are visiting the area, or if you simply want to experience a touch of Florida lakeside with many wonderful activities minutes away!

We are located towards the back of our neighborhood on a circle, so not much traffic comes through. We own the vacant lake front lot directly across the way which gives you full view and full access to the lake. Our neighbors are mostly snowbirds or keep to themselves. The rest of the neighborhood is mostly retirees. It's the perfect neighborhood for walking, riding bikes, running or just relaxing outdoors and enjoying everything the lake has to offer. Please note: We DO NOT allow parties of any kind in this house - we respect the quiet and privacy of our neighbors.

We are less than 5 miles to several very popular restaurants that are family owned and have a long standing in our town: LaPergola, Stumpknockers Inverness, The Burger Station, Sauced Hogs BBQ. We are a short drive to the local pharmacy, grocery store and farmers market.

Worth the short drive: Fresh Start Donuts (get there EARLY they do run out!!), Mariana's The Stinky Rose for Italian and good pizza, Paige's for smashburgers.

Withlacoochee State Trail (10 min) is an extremely popular trail for biking, walking, running and skating. 46 mile flat terrain trail traverses rivers and forests, small town charm and railroad history.

Crystal River (25 min) is a popular place to see hundreds of manatees certain times of the year and you can swim with them right from your boat in Kings Bay. Three Sisters springs connected to the bay are an amazing place to kayak, paddle board and snorkel in too! The manatees flock to the springs during the winter months.

Ocala, FL (20+ mins) Horse Capital of the world! World Equestrian Center plus many farms and places to horseback. The Canyons Zip Lining and Adventure Park. Yummy House Ocala.

Downtown Dunnellon (15-20 min) historic village shopping, amazing Cuban sandwiches, Greek food and seafood with live music on the river! The rainbow river is also a tourist attraction as well as a local destination.

Homosassa (30 min) AMAZING scalloping certain times of the year. The Freezer for great seafood.

Silver Springs (29 miles) - Glass bottom boat rides on the river and Zoo.

Rainbow River for tubing, kayaking or swimming in the swim area. See web site for rules and procedures.

Tampa Airport & Lowry Park Zoo - 1.5 hours

Orlando Theme Parks & Airport - 1.5 hours

Clearwater Beach - 1.5 hours (sugar sand beaches).

The less popular/crowded Crystal River man-made beach, Pine Island beach, and Cedar Key beach are all about an hour away.

Property manager

Deborah Sykes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave used beds unmade.
Please do not leave an excess of dishes in the sink.
Turn bedroom AC units off. Leave the livingroom AC units set on cool mode at 80°.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does Serenity at the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Serenity at the Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Serenity at the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Serenity at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Serenity at the Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Serenity at the Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Serenity at the Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Serenity at the Lake to downtown Hernando?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Hernando.

Serenity at the Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Clean and Quiet Lake House

The house is located in a very quiet section of neighborhood on Lake Hernando. The house is very clean and the property manager is very prompt with answering all questions. We had an amazing time and highly recommend staying there if you are in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise W., Titusville, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Everything was fabulous! Nice and quiet which is what we were looking for. It rained a lot, but we were not looking for anything but relaxation! Everything clean. Decorations were beautiful. Thank you for sharing your place. We truly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We enjoyed this beautiful blessed home. It was convenient to our destination and was very cozy, it felt like we were right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a quant lake house to stay at! Was very clean and will re visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

B R., Glen st Mary Fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

House is as advertised. Property managers are easily contacted and stay nearby. I was a returning guest and will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

B R., Glen st Mary Fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy lake view

Nice smaller home. I did say sleeps 6 but 5 is probably more accurate. Nicely decorated and the owners are super responsive and easy to get along with
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janece B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend destination

We have stayed at this property a couple times now. The location is quiet and tranquil. The property is always adequately stocked with everything you would need. The hosts are very communicative and friendly. We enjoy spending family weekends here every now and then.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home away from home

The house was perfect for friends to stay with 2 bedroom/ bathroom combo rooms and an additional twin bedroom. Wonderful screened in porch with amble seating. One of the best stocked rentals I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Woody Hooper

Our stay was absolutely amazing. Sarina was was absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We loved this absolutely charming house. Clean, quite, serene, close to everything. It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need

This house is very well equipped if you are planning on cooking. The location is a little far from all the attractions in the area but ok if you don’t mind taking a 20-30 minute drive. The neighborhood is quiet and so peaceful watching the lake from the covered patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!!!!

Very clean and I felt very at home. Comfortable and definitely will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get together weekend

This is our second stay at this unique, cozy, comfortable house....(with an amazing view of the lake). We love the location, we love the convenience of the easy check-in, we love that the host is always responsive. In fact, we love it so much, we are looking into renting it a third time....Lovely little, colorful, happy house, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting Family for Christmas

Great place to stay while visiting family in town. Loved the checkin process! Loved that it had shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Mini Reuion

Thoroughly enjoyd our short stay at this beautiful, serene property. Every was so nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy v., Spring Hill, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our stay, the host was very pleasant to work with. House had everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great leisurely mini vacay

We sincerely loved everything about this rental. The decor, the location, the amazing lake view, the homey feel....the description was right on...we are definitely looking forward to another stay. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best “home away from home”…but better!!!

Staying at this charming lake house was an amazing experience. The house was so inviting, FULLY stocked and absolutely perfect. Every detail was carefully thought through and it shows! There was plenty of comfy areas to relax and spend time with family. The location was perfect for family time or a romantic getaway. We had a ball biking to the dock (of course bikes & a kayak were provided) and looking for fish and playing on the tire swing. The location was also a perfect combo of incredibly quiet yet close enough to reach the Spring, lakes and every store within a short drive. The most incredible thing this place has to offer is the hosts though! They were so quick to respond, offer detailed recommendations and were so charming. Needless to say this place deserves all the awards. We will definitely be coming back and sending all of our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet neighborhood

This home was a great place to stay for a month. I was in town for work but there is plenty to do in the area if you are on vacation. I really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisa S., peachtree city, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home Base for exploring the area

We picked the Hernando home because of its location in the middle of springs we wanted to visit. It was perfect, house was very comfortable, clean and well stocked. Great restaurant 7 min away, Stumpknockers, very good food! Couldn’t have asked for a better set up and Host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family staycation

This home was amazing. Check in and out was extremely easy . Sitting on the front porch felt like you are all alone because it was just so peaceful 😊 . Would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing

We were extremely happy with our stay. We felt like we were at home and very welcomed. That was a amazing stay! Very happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa B., Midway

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Stayed here over memorial weekend and it was great..The house itself is adorable, and completely stocked with everything you could possibly ever need! It’s on a lake, and you can either drive or walk to the lake dock, it’s just a 5 minute walk..We fished all weekend, and enjoyed a couple of local favorites like the Front Porch Restaurant. The owners are amazing, and very quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022