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Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Homosassa

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A two-story building with a balcony, a wooden deck, and a clear water body in front.
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A serene outdoor area with a wooden deck, a small pond, and a covered structure.
A spacious living room with a large floral rug, two blue sofas, and a wooden coffee table.
A multi-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a deck.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92023 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Homosassa

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Homosassa vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 10 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 29 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Michael Anthony's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shed At MacRae's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬6 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.

Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem

Bring the family to ‘Manatee Bob’s Retreat’ for a tropical escape nestled along the waters of Homosassa! Perfect for a nature lover’s paradise, this canalfront 3-bed, 3-bath vacation rental home offers river, springs, and gulf access for fishing, boating, and manatee encounters. Take the kayaks and paddleboards for a trip down the Homosassa River, or head out for a day at Fort Island Beach. When evening calls, enjoy a friendly competition in the game room, then dine al fresco on the decks!

-- THE PROPERTY --

2,020 Sq Ft | Game Room | Boat Parking | 7 Kayaks (Assorted Sizes) + 2 Paddleboards

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin XL Bed | Game Room: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 spacious decks, dining table, ceiling fan, water views, fire pit, dock/boat slip, patio, gas grill, 2 double kayaks, 3 single kayaks, 2 kids kayaks, 2 paddle boards, kayak launch on-site, Adirondack chairs, string lights
INDOOR LIVING: 5 large Smart TVs, dining table, 2 fireplaces, coastal decor, game room w/ poker table, bumper pool table, ping pong table & kitchenette, alarm clocks
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, ice maker, tea kettle, hand mixer, dishware/flatware, air popcorn maker, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bakeware, toaster, Crockpots, counter w/ seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, towels & linens, washer/dryer, cleaning essentials, central AC & heating, beach towels
FAQ: Stairs required, property is near low clearance bridge for access to the springs (most deck boats, pontoons, and boats w/o towers will fit underneath; depending on tide, clearance ranges from 72" to 80"; boats with fixed top of T-top will not fit), upstairs fireplace out of order
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (4 vehicles), street parking (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

AREA ATTRACTIONS: Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - manatee sighting (0.6 miles), Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (7.4 miles), Three Sisters Springs - manatee sighting (7.5 miles), Fort Island Beach (15.8 miles), Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - manatee sighting (21.0 miles)
FISHING/SCALLOPING (June, July, August, September): Homosassa River (on-site), Rock Grass Fishing Charters (3.6 miles), Gulf to Bay Saltwater Adventures (7.4 miles), High Octane Fishing (7.8 miles), Crystal River (8.5 miles)
HOMOSASSA GOLF: Plantation on Crystal River (7.1 miles), Black Diamond Ranch (13.1 miles), World Woods Golf Club (13.2 miles), Twisted Oaks Golf Club (15.0 miles)
GREAT EATING: Marguerita Grill (2.0 miles, even less on a kayak), Seagrass Waterfront & Tiki Bar (2.3 miles), Crump's Landing (2.3 miles), MacRae's of Homosassa (2.3 miles), Monkey Bar (2.3 miles), The Freezer Tiki Bar (2.5 miles), Bean's Pillar of Smoke BBQ (3.7 miles), Charlie's Fish House Restaurant (8.5 miles), Peck's Old Port Cove (14.0 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Busch Gardens (62.1 miles), Universal Studios (87.5 miles), SeaWorld (91.6 miles), Walt Disney World Resort (91.9 miles)
AIRPORT: Tampa International Airport (66.8 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- The property is close to a low-clearance bridge for access to the springs. Most deck boats, pontoons, and boats without towers will fit underneath the bridge. Depending on tide, clearance ranges from 72' to 80'. If you have a boat with a fixed top or T-top, you will not be able to access the property from the waterway
- You can tie your boat up at the property at the dock/boat slip
- There is a low bridge you need to clear to get to the main channel on Homosassa Springs. On this canal, the maximum length would be 24 feet
- The upstairs fireplace will be out of order until late summer

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,023 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

NEW! Tropical Canalfront Escape with Decks & Dock! Homosassa
446966

Frequently asked questions

How close is Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem to the airport?

This vacation home is 68.1 mi (71-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.6 mi (27-min drive) from Fort Island Gulf Beach.

Does Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem to downtown Homosassa?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Homosassa.

Decks, Docks & Kayaks: Waterfront Homosassa Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great place for our vacation. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was incredible!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with lots of amenities

Great stay, house is well maintained and full of amenities. Very spacious and we loved the kayaks and direct access to the springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the kayaking from the house dock
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Paradise

Very nicecly equipped and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect escape from home

We love this area and this home is perfect for 2 families!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Beautiful canal spring retreat

Home was spacious enough for our 7 person party. Kayaking a short distance to the spring was a huge added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Relaxing Getaway!

We love Homosassa and this house is great for a large family getaway! House has EVERYTHING you need! Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds (bring your own pillow if you don't care for firm pillows - they are nice, but firm) multiple kayaks for your use, fire pit, corn hole, games room! Great quiet location. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

This was the perfect stay for the family. We loved the on site kayaks! We paddled down the canal for a minute and saw manatees! The house and amenities alone made the vacation extra special. The house was clean and the property manager was quick to respond when something was needed. Would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking to visit the area :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moms' Getaway

A wonderful and relaxing stay! The house was very clean, comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked with everything we'd need (minus the food 😉 ). Kayaks were easy to launch right from the dock. Beautiful river! Super-close to the state park. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect and the house is amazing and well stocked with anything you might need! There were enough kayaks and floats for everyone and I especially loved the paddle board. We saw manatees everyday and the kids (and adults) had a great time just swimming from the dock. The kids loved the upstairs bedroom/game room and felt like they had their own apartment (one of the king bedrooms is also up here). We all had a blast and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family River Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the home,however, it was cut short due to Tropical Storm Debby. Our children and grandchildren enjoyed kayaking to the springs which are very close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Birthday Trip

We loved the location with a short boat trip to the springs. The backyard area with fire pit was Thoroughly enjoyed. We rented a boat and was out most of the day. My only recommendation, if you like soft pillows, make sure you bring one with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick scalloping trip

Great house! Super clean. Stocked well and the little extras appreciated such as the games, well stocked kitchen for cooking, kayaks, plenty of parking, great water pressure and temperature!We only wish we had booked earlier to enjoy July 4th in Homasassa/ Crystal River.We enjoyed a visit from a family of manatees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful luxurious home in perfect spot

Wow! What a great place. Huge house with plenty of room for 6-9 people. The private river access is sublime, the kitchen is perfectly stocked, and manatees are right outside the door. I loved this house and will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bob ct.

Very nice house. Loved the canal, great for relaxing and watching fish. Would have liked a walk in shower but managed fine, kitchen was extremely nice all appliances necessary, beds were great, but pillows were hard, advise bringing your own.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying in this house, and it did not disappoint!! We love that there’s plenty of room for all of us. The kitchen is perfectly stocked with items to help us cook all of our meals. The upstairs game room got lots of use by our kids (we had a ping pong tournament!). It was warm enough for us to swim in the river off the dock, and do lots of kayaking, even though the manatees were out in the gulf. We did get lucky enough to have a pair of manatees swim near the dock that we could watch for awhile. This house is absolutely the best vacation spot for our family! We love the location and everything it offers for us. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice space

We had to check in later than expected due to the cleaners still being there, but the management team was gracious and compensated us for a meal as an apology. The house was great. We loved ping pong, kayaking (water is sooo accessible), and the super stocked kitchen. Mattresses were really firm and pillows were dense, so that was our only complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The location was great- quiet cul de sac off the main road, and easy water access to Halls River from the canal behind the house. The house was very clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. We enjoyed playing cards & games in the rec room. The outdoor space and kayaks were a hit as well. It was warm out & noseeums were active in the evenings so we didn't get to enjoy the firepit but it looked nice. The only negative was the pillows were too large & firm for me but that's why you bring your own! I would absolutely book this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious and great kayaking location

Spacious house. Beds were comfortable, although most pillows were huge and hard (more decorative than functional). Great decks and loved having access to kayaks that we could easily launch from the dock. Appreciated nightlights all over the house, A few cons: watered-down soap in the dispensers, no dressers to unpack into (although lots of closet space) and no lamps anywhere in the house so overhead lights were the only option for light in the evenings. But most of those negatives were personal preferences and overall the place worked well for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Refrigerator

Ice machine was broken
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location in Hamosassa Springs

We have stayed in several Hamosassa rentals and this is our favorite so far! If you're looking to kayak, fish, or swim in the springs this is the perfect place to stay. There were more than enough kayaks for our group of 6 to paddle together, including 2 kid sized kayaks. The area is beautiful and there were many fish right outside the canal. We saw so many manatees from the kayaks, some right at the mouth of the canal. The property is also a short walk from the state park (although their are no sidewalks so you may want to drive.) As for the house itself, it was clean, had plenty of linens and a decent supply of cookware, and was very comfortable. Definitely one of the best rentals we have stayed in- we had no complaints whatsoever. The fire pit beside the canal was a nice touch for evening fun. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Huge house and perfect yard!

This house was a great find! There were six of us and we had so much room. The upstairs is like its own apartment with a sink, refrigerator, bedroom, 2 extra beds, and bathroom. The children and grandchildren spent a lot of time upstairs playing ping pong and enjoying their own space. The upstairs balcony is huge and a great place to enjoy meals. The yard and outdoor toys were awesome! We were so thankful the rental included kayaks and a beautiful fire pit right on the canal. The docks made it super easy to get in/out of the kayaks and do some fishing. The house was located on a quiet street and it was very close to Publix (grocery shopping), restaurants, and other stores (Ace, Walmart, etc.) The owners labeled all of the light/fan switches and remote controls which was very helpful. It is obvious they paid attention to all of the small details! We hope to return and stay at this house again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

I love this area, and the proximity to the central area of the springs where the manatees are is amazing! The house does have a much weirder layout than it appears in the photos, so a floor plan on the listing would be helpful. But overall it was a great house! The only complaints- there was not a single spare blanket in the entire house, and we were freezing with what was provided; and when I asked for more they never got back to me. And the pillows were hard as a rock! Also the bathroom doors don’t lock, which made some of our guests uncomfortable. And we had a handyman show up multiple times during our stay demanding access, even though I made it clear to him and the property manager that we weren’t comfortable with that, and he’d need to come back after our stay. I’d probably stay here again for the location, but wish the creature comforts were just a bit better taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025