Title: Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! - 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 # Waterfront Retreat with Community Private Dock – Pet-Friendly! Riverfront villa in Homosassa with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92008100/92008012/2bf6d027.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92008100/92008012/7df00b96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92008100/92008012/49b9b532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92008100/92008012/37579796.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92010000/92008100/92008012/7ce84901.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 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 transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69820000/69811200/69811138/311a4178.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stilted home on private peninsula. 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=28.794292,-82.603264&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mwwnDjmdwN%3FQ%40O%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQBQBOBQBQBODQBODQDODODODOFQDMFQFMFOFOFMFOFOFMHMHOHMFKJMFMJMHMJKHKJMHKJKJIJMJKJIJILKJIJILILIJGLILGLILGLELGLGLGLENGLENELCLENELCNCNCLENANCLANCNANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNBLDNDLBNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLDLFLHJFLHLFLHJHLHJHJJLHJJJHJLJHHJJJJLHJJJHLHLHLHLHJHLHNFLHLFNFNFLFNFNFLDPFLDPDNFNDNBNDPDNBPDNBPBPBNBP%40PBPBN%40P%40P%40P%40P%40N%3FP%40R%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPAPAPANARCNCPAPCPCNCNCRENCNEPENCPENGNENENGNENGNGNGLGNGNGLINGLILILILILILILILKJIJKLKJIJKHKJKJKJMHKHKJMFKJMFMHMFKHMHMDMFMFMFOFMDMDMFODMBODMBOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%40O%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOAOCOAOAMCOAOCMCOCOEMCOCMEMCOEMGOEMEMGMGMGMGMEMIMIMGKIMGMKKGKKMIKIKKKKKKKIKKIKKMIKKKIMKMGMKMGMIMIMIMGOGMGOGOGMGOGOGOEOGOEOEOEOEQEOCQEOCOCSCOCOCQCQAQCOASAOAQAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UHE9pDPkzBBkKoT-9Yd5rfckAeM=) Homosassa, FL #### What's nearby - Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Three Sisters Springs - 23 min drive - 15.4 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 15.4 km #### Getting around - Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 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). ### 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!? > Check-out 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 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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