Title: Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30363702&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf ## Photo gallery for Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf ![Beach - Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/5351a7e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/0c2202d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/de47fb8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/01d5c773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/53fe459e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to The Sanctuary, a serene Stilt Home situated on almost 4 acres of beautiful 'Old Florida' landscape. Enjoy the private screened pool, meander down Dream Trail to Eagle Point, and spot eagles flying overhead. With kayaks and canoes at your disposal, you'll have endless opportunities for leisurely rowing in our cove that leads to the Gulf of Mexico. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf Exceptional location to experience your next vacation adventure. READ OUR REVIEWS! Florida's Nature Coast is spectacular! Our place is close to all the best of what Florida offers. A lovely Stilt Home (not a manufactured or double wide) situated on almost 4 acres of beautiful “Old Florida” landscape just north of the “Chassahowitzka National Park”. We call the property 'The Sanctuary' - here you can meander down 'Dream Trail' to 'Eagle Point' on the property. Eagles have been spotted flying overhead. The private screened enclosed pool is perfect! SHORT TRIP by BOAT TO GULF. Scenic ride to the Gulf of Mexico for renowned fishing and Seasonal Scalloping. Boat ramps are a short distance away and plenty of room to park your trailer at the house. A scenic 15-minute boat ride will take you into some of Florida's best fishing areas in the Gulf of Mexico or cruise up the Homosassa River toward Homosassa’s Wildlife Park where you can swim with manatees in crystal clear springs. It is also a 5-minute drive to the Homosassa Spring Park to see their exhibit up close. 2 bicycles are available. 1 Grumman Aluminum Canoe and 3 kayaks are provided for our guests to enjoy right off the boat dock in our cove that leads to meandering and enjoyable leisure rowing. Fish right off the dock! When we are down, we park our two 21 ft boats at the dock. Let us know if you wish to rent a Golf Cart. Boat and Pontoon rentals are available in Old Homosassa for an exciting adventure on the River or Gulf. Our cove in cooler months is known to have several Manatee, last season again we had a mom and her newborn living there. The sounds of nature are incredible. The house has a wrap-around screened porch, perfect for reading or Yoga. We are 65 minutes from Tampa and Busch Gardens and from Orlando, Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios. Clearwater and its beautiful beaches and Aquarium, home of “Winter” star of “Dolphin Tales' are an hour drive from the house. Sandy white beaches are located in Chrystal River, a 15-minute drive or 25 minutes south to Pine Island. Enjoy all the activities Florida has to offer in a short ride. This area is remote enough to take you away but close enough to major grocery chains & restaurants. At local establishments like the Florida Cracker, MacRae's, the Old Mill Tavern, Crump's and others, you will definitely experience true American small town friendliness teaming with local color. "The Freezer" is our favorite! There are numerous quality golf courses within a short driving distance and many Florida Birding Trails. The park-like property is very quiet and has complete seclusion and privacy. In season you can pick your very own oranges and grapefruits. There is parking for two cars out of direct sun. The rear of the house is south facing maximizing the amount of sun during the day on the fully screened large kidney shaped heated pool (heated in the cool months for an extra charge). There is an outdoor shower. The sunsets are glorious. A dining area with chairs and table are poolside. The large Florida room has cable TV, a sofa, a two-seat love sofa and a large single armchair. The kitchen has all needed appliances, dishes and utensils. There is an adjoining breakfast area with table and chairs for 6\. The utility room has a washer, dryer and a large sink. All linen and towels (including beach towels) are provided. A maximum number of 6 people are accepted on a rental for the given rate. There are comfortable beds for 6 people. Up to 2 additional people can be added at $25 each for each night. A cot, a twin air mattresses and a child's Pack & Play are available for use. The master bedroom has a King-size bed, en-suite bathroom with tub/shower and a walk-in closet. There are two other bedrooms, one Queen and one with Twin beds, ample closet space, and they share a 2nd bathroom which has a bath/overhead shower, toilet and vanity unit. French doors lead out to the pool area and a door from the Master bedroom and the Queen Guestroom lead out to the pool. There is a barbecue Gas and Charcoal grill provided for your use. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Heated pool - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5900/5873/9bbfd7fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rodeway Inn Homosassa Homosassa - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 6.8 1,003 reviews £62 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=5873&PinnedHotelID=5873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3774/9ae8443d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn near Manatee Springs State Park Chiefland - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 7.6 Good 882 reviews £66 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=3774&PinnedHotelID=3774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85480000/85471800/85471729/f6b14835.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Towneplace Suites By Marriott Ocala Ocala - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 380 reviews £119 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=85471729&PinnedHotelID=85471729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Garden View | Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71270000/71270000/71269983/429ae41f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pleasant Days Lodging Southwest Cottage Homosassa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 7 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=71269983&PinnedHotelID=71269983&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1631400/1631322/6e6778e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville Gainesville - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 15 Mar - 16 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=1631322&PinnedHotelID=1631322&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94357600/94357510/134473da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Mi to Homosassa Springs Park: Home w/ Yard! 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Renter will need to complete and Sign a Rental Agreement that will be provided by the owner. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: High Chair, Stroller, Pack and Play are available. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Spectacular Waterfront Home House Spectacular Waterfront Home ## About the area Located in Old Homosassa, a neighbourhood in Homosassa, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverhaven Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Homosassa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Homosassa.dx55130) [View more Holiday homes in Homosassa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Homosassa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55130-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C28.76347%2C-82.61680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IJXyZk--1URZiwPmdJHLRkvFlIM=) Homosassa, FL ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has something for the entire family. Get to know the local wildlife in Florida and by taking a tour of their rehabilitational Wildlife State Park. Read the full travel guide here: https://thewalkingmermaid.com/blog/homosassa-springs-state-park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55130/7b00ebf1-3386-4f80-96ae-9b2fa14e0fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 8 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Riverhaven Marina 5 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park 5 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum 5 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Citrus County Dog Park 9 min drive \- 4.4 miles ### Getting around - Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) 76 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 15 min drive - RaceTrac 13 min drive - McDonald's 13 min drive - Pizza Hut 12 min drive - Sugarmill Family Restaurant 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf have a pool? ### Is Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 144 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa B. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had the best time at this beautiful, peaceful property. The owners were super responsive when I sent questions. We had fun kayaking, seeing the deer down the street and relaxing in the pool. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/65e337af-18ba-4a6f-aded-016c29c6fda7-1753724421743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Theresa B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. 20 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private Atmosphere! We enjoy privacy as part of our vacations and the home and surroundings provided it! Joan and Pete were great to communicate with prior to, during and after our stay. Would definitely consider making this our destination again! ##### David K. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaclyn F. 13 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A true sanctuary The property and house were exactly as advertised and exactly what we needed - a place to get away. The view from the pool is truly gorgeous! ##### Jaclyn F. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel M. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old Homosassa Springs Beautiful home in old Homosassa Springs on the back bayous and creeks. Wonderful relaxing stay. Perfect Old Forida area. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey H. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and Nature Very nice property. Somewhat secluded and very private feel. Beautiful natural Florida setting, close enough to Gulf beaches, attractions like snorkeling and swimming or site seeing Manatees abound. ##### Tracey H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M., Reno 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homosassa family visit This is a fabulous property complete with a pool in old Homosassa. It works perfectly for us as we visit our family there. The owners are great and super nice. Overall our experience was great and we will be back! ##### Michael M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine S. 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property The property was even more stunning than in the pictures on VRBO. The landscaping and home were beautiful, the screened in porches were fantastic! The pool was a big plus!! The home is a bit off the beaten path, providing peace and quiet, but was close enough to some nice restaurants, shopping and attractions. Would definitely book again 😊 ##### Christine S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise R. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private, relaxing retreat The Sanctuary fulfilled our hopes for a quiet, relaxing five week holiday. The house was comfortable and the large property was interesting. The pool & deck area with the view of wetlands was lovely - we swam every day. We especially enjoyed kayaking from the dock & exploring a range of waterways. The bikes provided by Peter were good & complemented walks in the quiet neighborhood & to town. It was our first visit to this part of Florida; while it is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, the special beauty of old Florida was dominant. ##### Denise R. Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl H. 30 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and Relaxing - Perfect. We really enjoyed our time there. It was a quiet residential neighborhood so our walks were very enjoyable on the quiet streets. It was great to see wildlife. Beautiful rustic views, especially from the pool area. Beds were comfortable, house was clean and kitchen and bathroom accessories were well stocked. Nice communication with hosts at each step of the reservation. Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely stay there again. ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel C. 9 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing getaway Highly highly recommend this amazing home. Everything was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The homeowners were great to deal with and answered all my questions prior to arrival. The home itself was the perfect getaway for our family. We couldn’t get over how quiet and peaceful the property was. We LOVED having the canoes and kayaks to use and the kids were in the pool almost every moment. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay. ##### Rachel C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen O. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A peaceful getaway We have a wonderfully relaxing time! The setting was so beautiful and we enjoyed all the wildlife. The pool was amazing and felt so refreshing because it was so hot. We tried fishing and crabbing but didn’t have any luck. To our surprise we saw a couple of manatees in the canal right off of the back of the house! ##### Karen O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reno V. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location and beautiful home Beautiful view of the marsh where my wife’s bucket list got a little shorter after we seen manatees. Quiet and tranquil neighborhood with lots of wildlife including deer and wild hogs. I’d recommend this to anyone that wants to be off the beaten path and still able to get back to civilization within 15 minutes. The owners were incredible as well. Had a few small issues while we were there that they jumped on quickly. Great and comfortable stay. We will most likely be back soon. Maybe next fall to see more of the manatees. ##### Reno V. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. 13 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to unplug... Very clean. Great view of beautiful grounds, wildlife and the marsh/river. Out of the way and large lot made for a quiet stay. Comfortable beds. Lots of activities - both outside and rainy day - games, puzzles, books, DVDs, horse shoes, bongo ball, fishing poles, coolers. Loved the heated screened in pool, dock and kayaks/canoes. We used the grill a couple times, which was great, but also the area restaurants - MacRae's, Old Mill Tavern, Museum Cafe, Crumps. Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park was certainly a highlight with lots of Manatees in season, as well as many other animals. Highly recommended! ##### Robert S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth S. 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our month long stay at the Sanctuary Loved the peace and quiet, the house was very nice, clean, and had everything that you could need. The pool was very nice, clean and warm, loved it! The patio furniture was clean and comfortable. we were bothered by the no-See-Ums and gnats when out by the pool area. Pete and Joan gave us some bug repellent which helped ward off the bugs. One thing I feel I need to mention is, there should be grab bars in the showers. The bottom of the tub can be very slick when soapy. Pete and Joan were very helpful and quick to respond to our needs. We would highly recommend staying there. Ken & Bev S ##### Kenneth S. Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D.J. T. 24 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private and Peaceful The property was outstanding. Very private and secluded in the marsh-river area. We brought our boat and enjoyed the fishing. We saw lots of wildlife starting with deer at the time of our arrival. The house was nice and clean. The beds slept well. They even dropped off a fan so I could rest better. The pool and a beautiful view right out the back door. The only thing negative was the Roku TV service. It is internet streaming only, we have no streaming accounts, and we missed all our favorite shows. The local community has some unique shops and great restaurants. I am looking forward to a return visit. ##### D.J. T. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina F. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice pool and beautiful property. ##### Sabrina F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rebecca r. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Definitely what we needed. Perfect for whatever vacation you are looking for. The host responded very quickly with any questions we had, no concerns whatsoever, we will be back to this area ##### rebecca r. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melody G. 6 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great place to stay ##### Melody G. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel S. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Everything was great. ##### Daniel S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James L. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation We had a great time and a good s scallop season!! ##### James L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica H. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Beautiful property. We had a blast. ##### Jessica H. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory H. 1 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Peaceful and quiet stay - just what we were looking for. Immaculately clean. And the river made for a nice canoe trip. ##### Gregory H. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. 13 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous! This was a great property for our family. Close to boating, great restaurants and peaceful. ##### Laura B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank S. 29 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great get away! We loved it! No complaints, great VRBO experience. Had a great time! ##### Frank S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely spectacular property. This is truly a Sanctuary! We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. Lovely hosts, lovely house. You will love it. Book it! ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ---