Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a firepit and laundry facilities at Private Boat Ramp! Fun-Filled Homosassa River Home. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Private Boat Ramp! Fun-Filled Homosassa River Home
The fun starts here! If you're looking for a true boater and fisherman's retreat, look no further than 'The Upper Deck,' a riverside 2-bed, 3-bath vacation rental house in Homosassa! This nautical haven boasts a private boat ramp to launch the provided kayaks and have your own manatee encounter, a private cove, and a rooftop deck perfect for watching sunsets over the river. With the Homosassa State Park, delicious restaurants, boutique shops, and museums nearby, there's something for everyone!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Private Boat Ramp & Cove | Upper Deck w/ Water Views | Fire Pit
HOMOSASSA RIVER (on-site): Kayaking, manatee watching, boating, scallop fishing NEARBY: SeaGrass Resort (walking distance), Marguerita Grill (0.4 miles), Crumps Landing (1 mile), The Freezer (5 miles) OUTDOOR FUN: Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (2 miles), Sugar Mills Woods Country Club (8 miles), Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (8 miles), Hunter Springs Park (9 miles) AIRPORT: Tampa International Airport (70 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Absolutely no house pets allowed under any circumstances (including emotional support animals). Please include any questions/requests regarding ADA-certified service animals prior to booking - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 external Blink cameras: 1 camera located in the carport facing the kayaks and front door, 1 camera facing the fire pit, and 1 camera facing the side yard aimed at the sliding door entrance. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM - NOTE: Reach out to the Guest Contact to inquire about the private cove to tie up your boat
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a carport
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Hob
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Firepit
Rooftop terrace
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Things to do
Paddleboard
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving 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)
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Homosassa is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Fort Island Gulf Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Homosassa travel guide
Is Private Boat Ramp! Fun-Filled Homosassa River Home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private Boat Ramp! Fun-Filled Homosassa River Home?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Boat Ramp! Fun-Filled Homosassa River Home?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Boat Ramp! Fun-Filled Homosassa River Home?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Boat Ramp! Fun-Filled Homosassa River Home located?
Situated in Homosassa, 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).
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Private Boat Ramp! Fun-Filled Homosassa River Home Reviews
Reviews
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.
The house was wonderful and great decorations, my boys loved running around discovering each room! We loved the kayaks and it was close to everything we were planning on doing!
Property was well kept, very clean and comfortable. It is close enough to conveniences yet far enough to be peaceful. The "Upper Deck' was very nice to relax on over looking the water. Use of the kayaks was a plus.
The Upper Deck was just as described. The hostess was very attentive. The location s great because it is feet away from the Homosassa River, a short drive to fun restaurants and the wildlife preserve. The free kayaks and paddleboards were wonderful bonus!
Rhea O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Edna
3 Aug 2024
A fun place to be!
From the moment we stepped through the door, we knew it was going to be a great place. Filled with a nautical and beach theme throughout, we appreciated every detail the owners put into it. From directions to everything close by, to how to operate the TV, we had a stress free stay. We highly recommend this place and would love to go back!
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was great, the location was super convenient to everything. We had an awesome experience with the charter boat we took out to get scallops! We will definitely return.
I cannot say enough about our stay. I loved being able to text directly with the owner and she was so responsive. I am not too familiar with VRBO or other rental places. She was so kind and answered my text messages immediately. she provided great recommendations for food and entertainment and really made herself available.
Lisa B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Diana
29 Jul 2024
Everything you need!
We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood, the nautical furnishings and decor, the kayaks, & the upper deck! Everything we needed was provided. The house is close to restaurants, bars, and local sites. We appreciated the excellent communication with the owner!
Diana
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
27 Apr 2024
Great spring break stay
The host thought about everything to make sure they stay was amazing! Instructions and referrals are left for families to have the best time and see as many things as possible during your stay. The house was very clean and stocked fully for any meals you make have planned. 10 out of 10 for us and we want to visit again.
Absolutely great place to scallop! Location was awesome and convenient. The boat ramp is a bit tight. If you go with just two people both need to know how to launch the boat and get the truck and trailer back. The neighborhood is tight so be accurate. The owners were amazing and checked in with us prior and post stay. Will definitely go back!
Tonya R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Darrell
28 Dec 2024
Definitely a Change of Scenery
The house is highly decorated with the whole beach theme and reinforces that you are somewhere else. The kitchen is surprisingly well equipped for meal preparation. The rooms are comfortable and the bathrooms very nice. The sitting area furniture was in the theme and fine for short sits.My granddaughter played with us in the yard a fair amount and we took kayaks to the launch spot not more than 100 yards away. The kayak cart made that pretty easy. The launch point is surfaced with stones, but entry/exit from the water was easy. The water near the launch spot is also well-protected and should usually be calm.Nadeene checked in before and at the end of the rental to make sure everything was OK. She seemed genuinely interested in ensuring we had a great time.
We came for the Scallops! this was such a great location for us. so close to so many of the dining and drinking establishments. Most importantly, the private boat ramp was 4 houses away and never had anyone else at it. this worked out extremely well and we look forward to coming back.
Eric W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly ( and wife, Carrie) S.
24 May 2018
Beautifully maintained, decorated, and stocked, the Upper Deck is a wonderful and unique property!!
We all had a fantastic stay at the Upper Deck!
Without reservation, we recommend staying here. All the comforts of home, close proximity to restaurants, stores, bars, and the river, you’d be hard pressed to find a better location and property! Thanks to the owner for creating such a stellar vacation getaway home. Excellent!!!
Kelly ( and wife, Carrie) S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Colby
26 Jul 2023
Cute set up
The house is decorated very cute. Owners were very easy to communicate with. They thought of almost everything all the little touches were awesome. We had a great time and great experience scalloping for the first time. Highly recommend!!!
Colby
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
6 Jul 2023
Awesome customer service!
Nadeen was the best host I have ever dealt with. We called with a question about life jackets and she answered several other questions for us and sent pictures of the ramp and how to get to monkey island. House was well stocked with paper products and kitchen items. We were only ther for 2 days and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Jennifer
Verified
6/10 Okay
Frederick G.
6 Jul 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointing with descriptions
Place was listed with boat ramp, but there was no dock or place to tie your boat up when using the ramp, and it could use some work. Also, description said you could keep your boat in the cove nearby, and it had rocks, and was mucky. So, it turned out unusable for us.
Frederick G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen T.
25 Mar 2018
Exceptional Amenities at the "no amenity" price!!!!!
We had 4 days free at the first of our holiday and always wanted to explore this part of Florida. Boy are we glad we stumbled upon the Upper Deck!!! The kitschy, nautical theme fits with the community & the place lacks for absolutely nothing. I have stayed in VRBO properties all over the world and have never had so many amenities provided from the fully stocked cupboards to the plethora of water-sport activities (kayaks, paddle-boards, rafts, coolers, bug spray). We took full advantage of the water sport activities and had some awesome Manatee encounters - magnificent creatures and they were everywhere!!! The upstairs deck was a great place to wind down in front of the fire every night and provides beautiful views. Nadeene was the consummate host, always quick to answer texts/emails, and gave great advice when asked. If we ever come back, this will be the first place we look!!
This property and host was one of the best rentals of all time! The house is gorgeous and full of anything you could need from shampoo and conditioner, to kayaks and paddle boards. Swimming with manatees was just the icing on the cake! My family and I will 100% be back!!!
The Upper Deck was perfect for our family getaway! Close to restaurants. Beautiful location for kayaking. Hope to return!
Barbara F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan
28 Aug 2021
cute vacation retreat
Had a great time. They thought of everything to make a great vacation getaway. Spacious rooms, clean, lots of activities and close to shopping areas. Would definitely recommend trying this place. Lots of great restaurants!
Our stay was awesome. The property was very clean and relaxing. Nadeene was very accommodating to making sure you had everything you needed. We came to scallop and the boat ramp was a plus. Being so close to the springs made in nice to take the grandkids for a swim. Would 100% recommend this place and would stay again. Thanks for making our family vacation wonderful 🚤🐬🦀🐫🧜♀️