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Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!

Riverside villa in Homosassa with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Escape to Homosassa Villa, a luxurious retreat along the serene Homosassa River in Florida. Unwind on the spacious porch with BBQ or bring your boat and enjoy easy access to nearby attractions. This villa offers a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor dining area, comfortable living room with flat-screen TV and high-speed internet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!

Welcome to Quaint Experiences Homosassa — your winter riverfront retreat in the heart of Old Florida charm.
👉 quaintexperiences.com
Snowbird-friendly! Enjoy special monthly rates from November through April — peak season for manatee sightings and mild, sunny weather.

This home is more than a stay — it’s your escape into nature, comfort, and connection.

🎣 The Fishing Weekender — Step onto your private dock for world-class fishing. We’ll provide a cooler and local tips — just bring your rods, bait, and stories.

🧘 The Serenity Retreat — Reconnect with yourself. Unwind with aromatherapy, yoga by the river, and tea under starlit skies.

🐾 The Pawfect Escape — Pets are family! Enjoy a fenced yard, plush bed, bowls, and treats for your furry guest.

Inside: 3 cozy bedrooms, a full kitchen, Wi-Fi & Smart TV, grill, and kayak for paddling beside gentle manatees. Minutes from Homosassa Springs, boat rentals, and local seafood gems.

Book your stay, choose your vibe, and create memories that warm the season.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: Help us keep our home tidy :)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

About the area

Map
Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Riverhaven Marina - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 23 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-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 2 miles (3 km).

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Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Relaxing, comfortable, and great location

So very happy with our stay. The most comfortable beds ever. Great location and great amenities and stocked home. Communication with Ricardo was fast and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

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

Peaceful visit

This was the perfect little place for our family of 4. It was very clean, had everything we needed for our short stay. Exactly as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Montserrat B., Merritt Island, Florida

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

Elegant and functional

The entire house is nice and spacious, and it is beautifully decorated. The kitchen and bathrooms are fully stored with everything and anything you might need for the stay. I would say that it is the best house I have rented in all the years I have used this website. Thank you for being such perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Long weekend

It is hard to rate this property as we were unable to stay. There were several steps into the property not conducive for elderly with dogs that need to go out regularly House looked amazing but no views owner was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

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

Beautiful home with a superior location

The property owner could not have been nicer, he let us drop our bags early before we went to Homosassa Springs, which is about a mile up the road. The house was immaculate and beautifully decorated. Well appointed kitchen, very comfortable beds with soft bedding. Theres a nice spot at the end of the dock for sunsets. We were there for a scalloping trip. Gulf Spring Livin' Homosassa was a about 5 minutes away, if anyone is looking for a good captain. We loved our day on the water! Plenty of restaurants and bars near and Publix is also very close. We plan on staying again in the Fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and well kept place . Great location for scalloping and Close to Restaurants . We will definitely stay here again .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in code did not work, Home could have been cleaner and the towels dried in the dryer versus air dried not a lot of kitchen amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

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

Homosassa

The house was perfect for a fun family vacation! My wife and 2 daughters loved the place. Very clean and decorated perfect. Check in and check out was easy. Will definitely be returning for more fun on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Hurricane Relief

We were looking for a nice place on the nature coast while our home in St Petersburg was being repaired after last year’s hurricane. We needed a kitchen where we could prepare meals, and a living space to relax. This villa was beautiful and we were able to cook, walk the neighborhood, see the sites, and eat some delicious scallops and grouper. Loved the decor, which was also very comfortable. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Perfect!

This VRBO was perfect in every way! Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Highly recommend!

Well appointed home and the owner is very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

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

Beautiful Villa

Beautiful Villa with great amenities! Enjoyed our stay and will stay again. Highly recommended:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn K.

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

Amazing property

Was in town to see family was only able to stay a couple days hopefully longer next time. Home was even better than advertised. Clean, very well decorated, comfortable beds and very relaxing. Located in a very scenic but secure area. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Wonderful trip

The place is great. We had a group of six (3 couples) and it worked out perfect. Definitely get out on the water if you stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda P.

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

Scalloping

Awesome property with water access in the heart of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie L.

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

Beautiful Home, New Host

The property was very nice - exactly as pictured. The house was clean and decorated very nicely. Host was very responsive but we did experience a few issues. Apparently the modem/router wasn’t working, so we didn’t have internet for 2/3 of the trip. One of the toilets didn’t flush properly so we really had to use just one bathroom. And the lights and fans in two of the bedrooms seemed to be linked to each other, and possibly on timers, so we weren’t able to sleep through the night without disruption. We reported all issues to the host as they were discovered, and though very friendly and responsive, only the WIFI issue was resolved during our stay. This will be a great rental property eventually, once these kinks are ironed out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, extremely clean and nicely decorated, everyone who walked through the door said “This place is so nice!” Boat slip was very close by, our host Ricardo set everything up for us beforehand. We throughly enjoyed our trip, definitely plan on staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danica T.

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

Homosassa Gem

This property was accurately advertised. The owner has outstanding communication. Providing the address a couple of days before our arrival also provided us with the access code to the gate and a simple access code for the front door making for a seamless smooth arrival. The home was immaculate and clean. Lots of bright natural light and tastefully furnished. You could see the thoughtful attention to details throughout this property. You can tell the owner takes pride in their property and it shows. Excellent location for us to meet our boat captain at MacRaes and the quaint area of Homosassa. We come every year to scallop this was our 8th. I would absolutely book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Beautiful, clean house in Homosassa

House was super clean and setup great for a family. Location is very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald v.

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

Stay in Marina Resort

Had a wonderful stay at TradeWinds. Beautiful home, nicely maintained and very fully equipped. Pleasant contact with owner and everything was just as nicely as presented
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy w.

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

Beautiful home with everything you need!

We absolutely loved our time in this home last weekend. It’s immaculately clean, adorable, and the hosts have thought of everything and more that anyone could need or want in a trip to Homosassa! We would stay here again and again- thanks for a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Weekend Trip

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home in Homosassa. We were here for the weekend for a fishing tournament, the weather didn’t cooperate but the house made up for it. Very clean, well stocked and comfortable. The house is fresh and modern yet comfortable. Would highly recommend, the opener was super great as well!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Absolutely lovely property

We LOVED our time at this property. My kids caught all kinds of fish and stingrays off the docks and three dolphins surfaced five feet in front of us as we were fishing from the dock. We had the pool to ourselves multiple times. The house is brand new and well built and tastefully decorated. It made me want to buy one of the villas being built and stay there forever. The owner was readily available with a solution when I had to reach out to him with a question. Can’t wait to return. Thank You so much for a lovely getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

Homossassa Tradewinds

Spotless brand new home was perfect for our family of four. Great location for Homossassa attractions and close to Crystal River. We had a great time meeting people at the pool and fishing off the docks as well as renting a pontoon from across the river. Comfortable memory foam mattresses and nice rain heads in both showers. Great value for sure! Super responsive host quickly responded to the couple of questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025