Title: Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and an outdoor pool ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/5351a7e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/0c81258b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/01d5c773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/556c898a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30363800/30363702/146f8e95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - 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. ### 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 transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkeling 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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37150000/37146000/37145981/d5e62a73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfont Home, Heated Pool, Kayaks, and Ice Machine. 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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 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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Spectacular Waterfront Home House Spectacular Waterfront Home ## 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%7C28.76347%2C-82.61680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IJXyZk--1URZiwPmdJHLRkvFlIM=) Homosassa, FL #### What's nearby - Riverhaven Marina - 5 min drive - 3.1 km - Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 km - Three Sisters Springs - 30 min drive - 20.1 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 30 min drive - 20.0 km #### Getting around - Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 76 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive - ‪RaceTrac - ‬13 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Sugarmill Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf located? > This family-friendly Homosassa vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tiger Tail Island, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Citrus County Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spectacular Waterfront Home!! W/Pool, Dock, Kayaks,Canoe,Bikes! Quick to Gulf 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 143 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. May 20, 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. Feb 13, 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 #### Melody G. Dec 6, 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 #### Angela G. Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Loved the property! Everything was absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this house for families. ##### Angela G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica H. Apr 24, 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 #### Daniel M. Aug 13, 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 #### Gregory H. Dec 1, 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. Aug 13, 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. Dec 29, 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 #### Tracey H. Jun 24, 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 #### Trong L. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Retreat House was clean and spacious. Pool was clean and well kept. Had all the amenities we needed for our week long stay. ##### Trong L. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael L. Jun 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation What a peaceful and relaxing place. Very clean and well stocked . ##### Michael L. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia H. Nov 21, 2017 #### Nice and Relaxing We had a nice and relaxing stay at the Sanctuary. The home had everything we needed. It's located on a beautiful private lot surrounded by trees, birds and wildlife but has plenty to do close by. We would definitely stay again in the future! ##### Patricia H. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy H. Mar 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful The property exceeded our expectations. Coupled with a very quiet and peaceful surrounding our stay at The Sanctuary surpassed it's name. And to top it off the communication with the owner was prompt and pleasant. We would be very happy to be able to visit again. ##### Kathy H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 28, 2013 #### Relaxing & secluded - perfect vacation! This house was even better than the photos would suggest...beautifully appointed, relaxing, open and airy...still a little cold to fully enjoy the pool while we were there, but we loved every minute of our stay. Whether you're into kayaking/canoeing the river, lounging/grilling by the pool, biking or strolling the back roads to the home, hanging out in town or at the beach....this house has it all! We have already recommended the house to several friends...especially for the price, it can't be beat! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. Jan 13, 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 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess D. Sep 3, 2016 #### Perfect!! We come every year to Homosassa to go scalloping. This is our second time staying in the Svoboda's lovely home. It's private, peaceful and just the perfect place to relax! Every morning we decided to just take the 3 minute drive to McRae's & launch the boat rather than try to navigate through the creek. That worked out really nicely. We appreciated staying on the creek and having the dock because we brought crab traps. Everyday we found more crabs- wahoo!! This is the vacation we look forward to All year long. Scalloping in the morning and then chilling by the pool with a cocktail is the perfect combination of playing and relaxing! We love it here! Oh.. and its right around the corner from the Freezer (the other reason we love coming to Homosassa!). Thank you Svoboda's!! ##### Jess D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gwen H. Mar 14, 2014 #### Truly a sanctuary We found the home and property to be all and more that the description provided. Everything was exceptionally clean and well maintained. We lacked for nothing. The home is inviting and comfortable. Wildlife and birds were plentiful in such a serene setting. The pool, kayaks and bicycles provided hours of relaxing activity. We contacted the owner on one minor issue and received a prompt response and resolve. Throughout the process Joan and Peter have been a pleasure to work with. We will, without hesitation, recommend this property to friends and relatives. We enjoyed the Homosassa wild life reserve to be very enjoyable. We visited a number of restaurants including, Neon Leons, Riverside Café and the Sugar Mill Museum Restaurant. Food and service were good. BBQing on the pool deck was a favourite option. We look forward to visiting some time in the not so distant future. The Hewitts ##### Gwen H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for Adventures AND Relaxation! The location was wonderful! Off the beaten path and nearly completely private, yet we could get to everything we needed in a quick, scenic drive! Water views and a dock for fishing and kayaking, heated pool was glorious as it is still a little cool in March. All of the amenities were provided: both a Keurig and a regular pot for coffee, all towels, kitchen tools, dishwasher, washer/dryer, pool toys, even kayaks/canoes. The owners were wonderful with prompt responses and great overall communication. We had a slight issue with a faucet in the hall bath and the owner responded immediately! Very pleasant property manager came over right away and replaced the entire faucet in just a few minutes. They made sure that everything was exactly as advertised. One thing that I overlooked that was NOT the owner's issue is that you cannot access the house without climbing the stairs. My poor sister has a bad knee, but though she was worried about the stairs, she managed! I am glad we did not pass on this house because of the stairs, we would have missed out on this peaceful location. When we have a chance, we will be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott S. Apr 7, 2014 #### The Sanctuary was AWESOME! Our two week stay at this property was a truly wonderful experience. From the very beginning, to our final day of R&R, communication with Joan was excellent. The place is exactly what it is named, a Sanctuary. On our first morning sipping coffee by the pool we witnessed several species of birds from Waterfowl to Song Birds and lots of aquatic life. We spotted Otters on multiple occasions. The use of the kayaks and canoes was very nice to go out and explore on the several canals and on the River. The pictures of the home on the inside and out are very well represented on the site but do not really do it justice. It is meticulously maintained everywhere, top to bottom. We had two families of 4 and the home was perfect for us. The kids were never bored when we were at the house, they were either in the pool or out on the water in the kayaks and canoes. Joan and Peter took the time to put together a very nice book with very helpful info about the house and surrounding area. This was our first visit to Citrus County and any info we needed was in the book, sights to see, places to eat, stores, fishing info, everything! We went fishing with Captain Don Chancey and limited out on Sea Trout, a great time, after we got in and were done with photos we took them into Riverside, a great Bar and Restaurant, and they prepared our catch, it was an awesome experience, I highly recommend Captain Don. Over all I can't say enough good things about our stay at the Sanctuary, many memories were made. Thank You to Joan and Peter for sharing your wonderful place with us, we hope to visit again! Scott and Wendy S. ##### Scott S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa B. Jul 28, 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 #### rebecca r. Jul 23, 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 #### Sabrina F. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice pool and beautiful property. ##### Sabrina F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roseann M L. Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Mostly good While we enjoyed our stay in general, in spite of unseasonable cold weather during the first 10 days, the photos and detailed description oversold some of the property features and amenities. ##### Roseann M L. Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Charlene T. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homosassa House Nice property and house. A group of deer walked through every morning and evening. Everything we needed was there. The only negative was the master bath shower. I couldn't adjust the showerhead, and the water sprayed everywhere but where I needed it. Overall, it was a very nice house! ##### Charlene T. 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