Title: Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32589300/32589252/36a42294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32589300/32589252/3e1929e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32589300/32589252/ba4c4243.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32589300/32589252/6370235a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32589300/32589252/f07f86eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience a family-friendly riverfront retreat at this large, comfortable vacation home. Enjoy stunning riverfront views from the deck or private dock on the Homosassa River. This 3BR/2BA home includes two tandem kayaks and fishing gear for exploring nearby secluded beaches and manatee viewing areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! Discover this fun riverfront vacation home, perfect for your family or couples getaway. (6) Person maximum. It's a large, comfortable and very clean home with stunning riverfront views. An authentic "Homosassa Riverfront Retreat", ready for you, friends and family to enjoy. Private Community Boat Ramp included! No Pets allowed! Our "5 Star" guest rated 3BR/2BA home is centrally located near the Homosassa Springs for manatee viewing and the Gulf for secluded beaches, great fishing and catching scallops. Deep water dock directly on the Homosassa River in a No Wake zone. Also it is located 12 miles from World Woods Golf Club, Florida’s only 5 star public course. Look on the map and see the short easy walk from the home to waterfront restaurants and Tiki-bars. Forget something? Take a quick trip, walk or bike ride down the street, buy a gallon of milk, a bottle of wine, groceries, beer and more. Explore the town of Homosassa with a boat ride, paddle or scenic drive to local restaurants, stores, shopping areas and attractions. Or choose instead to go off the beaten path and find your own secluded waterways. The special places nearby, where a mother manatee swims with her calf in clear waters full of fish. Places like the backyard deck where dolphin swim, manatee visit and friendly birds fly and visit each day. You'll be in the middle of everything you want and perfectly far enough away from it all. The residence is fully furnished in every way. Comfortable beds sleep 6 adults or children. Cook your meals in the fully equipped kitchen or walk outside to one of the deck-side grills. Free cable television and free wireless Internet is included. Enjoy the screened outdoor Lanai or relax on the large waterside deck. Save your vacation money using the (included) two tandem kayaks. All available for your free use as our guests, with helmets and lot's of gear and extra's for water play or a fun trip to the nearby springs. Have a rainy Florida day? Relax and enjoy yourself under the cover of the screened Lanai. Boaters will love the new deep water 28' dock plus 59' more feet of "no-wake" seawall space and our nearby private Community Boat Ramp. A boat trailer can be parked onsite. Your Boat, kayaks, canoes and jet skis can be left ready to go and secured on the many dock areas. Walk out back and swim with the manatee or jump into your boat, kayaks or canoe, the large double waterfront lot provides over 100' of docking options with cleats. The deck area is large and within arm's reach of the Manatees, Dolphins, River Otters and Fish. Watch and enjoy the local wildlife or catch fish and blue crabs right here. We include fishing rods, tackle and crab traps for your use. The sink located on the Deck will help you clean your fish & scallops, (plus keep your hands clean). Our calendar fills fast, so don't wait! Reserve now for the best dates! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outdoor smoking only! Porch okay ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Just leave it clean like you found it. Our cleaners will wash the towels and sheets plus remake the beds. Remember! We don't charge a cleaning fee! Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Government ID Required: Primary renter must Email or Text a copy to: xxx-xxx-xxxx or ----@--------.--- NO PETS ALLOWED! One boat docking allowed per group. Additional boats at $75. per night (6) Six Person Maximum! Do not rent this home if you have more than 6 persons in your party. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Bring your childrens PFD's Supervise at all times! ### Events No events allowed No parties allowed. 6 person maximum on property. ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Outdoor smoking only! Porch okay ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Note from host: No parties allowed. 6 person maximum on property. 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Riverfront Retreat Relax Enjoy House Homosassa Riverfront Retreat Relax Enjoy Riverfront Retreat Relax Enjoy Riverfront Retreat Relax Enjo Homosassa Riverfront Retreat Relax Enjoy! Homosassa Riverfront Retreat Relax Enjoy! Homosassa Riverfront Retreat Family Friendly Relax Enjoy! Homosassa Riverfront Retreat Family Friendly! Relax Enjoy! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.79679%2C-82.60368&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qWPGbhaFGIEdIR7awZWXHxJV3lA=) Homosassa, FL #### What's nearby - Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles - Citrus County Dog Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles - Three Sisters Springs - 14 min drive - 9.1 miles - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles #### Getting around - Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Crumps Landing - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Manatee Pub - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Riverhaven Marina, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Beli Island. Citrus County Dog Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Homosassa Riverfront Retreat - Deep Dock - Family Friendly! - Relax & Enjoy! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 152 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### George V. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wild Life Galore Great river views with dozens of ducks of all sizes and a heron you can almost feed by hand. House is in a nice location and comfortable. ##### George V. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David E. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay. We love this place. ##### David E. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### wyatt P. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ray and Barb are excellent hosts!! We enjoyed our stay!!!! ##### wyatt P. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa S. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location! Plenty of dock space. ##### Melissa S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Great location or river. Boat ramp right next door was very convenient. Would stay again ##### David H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becca S. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We loved this house! It’s right on the water and provides kayaks, life jackets and much more! We spent a lot of time on the water and on the dock fishing. The house is clean and comfortable. We will be back for sure! ##### Becca S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous view! My family and I met there for Thanksgiving, as it is halfway between Naples and Tallahassee, where I have one son in school. We had a great time kayaking on the river and watching all the wildlife from the dock. A baby manatee swim right under the dock! The house was well stocked, and the owners were super accommodating. ##### Sarah B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly F. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great View Excellent stay and amazing view ##### Kimberly F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh H. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great River House This house is a great location for spending time on the river. House is very well supplied with everything for a great stay. The dock was great for those bringing a boat. Home was very clean and owner was very responsive. Would absolutely stay here again. ##### Josh H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob E. 19 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We have been staying at this location for several years now. It is a great location and house for our family. ##### Bob E. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob E. 9 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house The property is well maintained and has a great location. Our stays here have been relaxing ##### Bob E. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna M. 24 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Third Visit I am from Homosassa and visit every year with my family. This visit was with friends, a birthday & kayaking trip. I will be back in August with my family & staying here for our 4th time. ##### Anna M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryson R. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bryson Ryker very nice property, perfect location, would definitely stay here again! ##### Bryson R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred L. 27 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As Advertised We had a great stay. Local launch and boat dock right on the river. Convenient access to walkable restaurants. Saw manatees and dolphins right from the screened porch. ##### Fred L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula H. 10 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas family vacation We loved this vacation spot! The home was just as described and the view was beautiful. We enjoyed feeding the birds and boating out to the gulf and over to the National Park where we saw several manatee. ##### Paula H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeffrey t. 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Very peaceful and old florida feel. Owner was prompt with response to any questions we had. Will definitely stay again. ##### jeffrey t. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob E. 19 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Great location!! Roomy house. New dock was perfect for our boat! ##### Bob E. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith D. 8 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location! The house is well stocked and very clean and in a beautiful location. We saw manatees, dolphins, bald eagles, herons, etc. It was a peaceful and relaxing week. ##### Meredith D. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CAMERON C. 9 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful few days at this place. It was relaxing and meet all of our needs. Location is great. Kayaking was great. The birds were great and Ray and Barb were great hosts! We are going back next year. ##### CAMERON C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### glenn k. 1 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place was amazing The view was the greatest ever. They had everything you need to enjoy your stay. Perfect location. Communication with the owner was very quick. Will be back very soon for sure ##### glenn k. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### george a. 6 Oct 2016 #### Great Weekend Trip We had a fantastic time. Could not ask for anything more. There was plenty of space inside, and the views of the river were great. We enjoyed using the kayaks and enjoyed fishing right from the dock. Perfect location to kayak to the springs. Would definitely book again, the place was great. ##### george a. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle D. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient and Comfortable getaway Great location, close to the Springs. Loved that we had heron visitors and enjoyed meeting Gary and Kevin! We had a beautiful day to take the kayaks out for some exploring. Kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. We especially enjoyed the view from the screened porch and big living room window. ##### Michelle D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheri K. 16 Aug 2017 #### Wonderful place to stay! Beautiful location on the river! Comfortable furniture and beds. Very nice hosts! Saw dolphins and manatees 5 minutes up the river at the springs. Kids had fun fishing off the dock. Plenty of room for our 24 ft pontoon on the sea wall. ##### Cheri K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James & Susan T. 22 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time me and some high school buddies rented this property for a 3 day getaway. We had fun kayaking during the day and fishing at dusk. The property was perfectly located and set up for us. We will definitely go back. ##### James & Susan T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany P. 10 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Stay My family had a wonderful few days on the river. Lovely home that felt like home. Quick and easy Communication with the owners. Great views, fishing, swimming...couldn't ask for more. Thanks again. ##### Tiffany P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020