Location: Homosassa, Florida Central West, Florida, USA (60 Miles North of Tampa International Airport)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Single Family Home
Old Homosassa is a quaint Florida Village on Florida's Nature Coast located 60 miles north of the Tampa Airport. The area is known for the spring fed Homosassa River, Halls River, and Mason Creek, which leads into Homosassa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The area's waterways are home to a large diversity of wildlife including manatees, river otters, porpoise, and many species of birds, fish and shell fish native to the west coast of Florida.
Old Homosassa still retains the charm of a river village setting with riverfront restaurants, art galleries, fresh seafood shops, and of course a few old time honky tonks for evening entertainment.
The Creekside House at Mason Creek Estates is located in a quiet neighborhood across from Mason Creek on a large landscaped property loaded with native shade trees. A circle driveway leads to undercover parking. The two story completely furnished home has a large inlaid tile sunroom leading into an open plan living area which includes a fireplace, cathedral ceiling, leather furniture and beautiful custom artwork. Dock privledges and moorage are avaialable at our private dock across the street.
The kitchen - dining area is fully equipped and includes all necessities in a large kitchen, glass dining room table, kitchen counter seating and tile floors. The master bedroom has a marble bath (floors), king size bed, a super size walk-in closet, and a private deck. The guest bedroom has a double bed and a marble bath (floors). An air mattress is available for extra sleeping.
Activities in the area include excellent fishing, scalloping, swimming, biking, boating, kayaking, canoeing, bird watching and just enjoying the local rivers, Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge and Withlacoochee State Forest all one half mile from Mason Creek Launch Ramp and the Creekside House available for rent. The Mason Creek launch ramp is three blocks from the Creekside House. Water access ,dock privileges, and moorage are available at our private dock across the street from the Creekside House.
Visit Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the "Fish Bowl" a floating underwater observatory. There are several golf courses in the local area.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : In the unit.
- Dryer : In the unit.
- Covered Parking : Circular drive leads into covered parking.
- Off Street Parking : Large circular drive for extra parking.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Plenty of room for your boat and trailer.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed : Air mattress is avaialable for extra sleeping.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : There are two TV's one in the main room and the other in the master bedroom
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : BBQ Grill uses propane.
- Deck/Patio : Deck off master bedroom.
- Lanai : Sunroom leasds into open floor plan. Doors can be opened or closed.
- View/Location
- Water View : Included with rental is water access, dock privledges and moorage, at our private dock across the street.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Dock privileges and moorage at our private dock across the street, Mason Creek launch ramp 3 blocks away; bicycles and canoe available for your use.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Small pets only 15lbs or less, refundable pet deposit
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Prefer responsible party to be 25 yrs and older.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Exploring Natures Coast via airboat; pontoon boat; flats boat; canoe, swimming with manatees, scalloping (in season).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$450/3nights . $750/week . $1700/month.
Check in 3PM/ Check out 10AM
Security deposit - monthly $500, short term a $200
Pet deposit - monthly $200, short term $100
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Property Photos
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- Boat Dock moorage and privileges across the street - Homosassa Rental Home
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- Sunroom - Homosassa Rental Home
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- Master Bedroom King Bed with private deck
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- Guest Bedroom Queen Bed
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- Sunset on Mason Creek
Traveler Reviews (18)
Tranquility Near the Gulf
Guest: Carol S.
Date of Stay: 01/01/12
Review Submitted: 02/05/12
The home was very clean, well maintained and perfectly suited to us with all the comforts of home including spacious rooms and modern appliances. It’s located in a very peaceful setting away from all the noise and congestion of a big city and yet it’s just a short drive to town for shopping or dining. Rose and Captain Ron were very welcoming and helpful during our stay; they offered suggestions about area events and activities as well as checking to see if there was anything we needed. We enjoyed a tour to the river via the airboat piloted by Captain Ron. There were also many fish to catch, bicycles rides taken, walks on the birding trail nearby and kayaking trips along Mason Creek. The Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park nearby was filled with many of Florida's native animals and well worth visiting. The month of January flew by. We'd like to stay again sometime and feel comfortable recommending it to our friends.
Recommended for:
Creekside
Guest: Birdie
(Lakeland, FLA)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/14/11
Rose and Captain Ron were wonderful to us. My husband and I came with our daughter, son-in-law and grandson for a long weekend. The house was in excellent condition, very clean, well stocked and large open rooms. Captain Ron took us out in his pontoon and gave us the grand tour of Homosassa. Rose made us feel at home. Their home is across the street so if anything is needed they are there to take care of you. We can't wait to come back there is still so much we want to see. If you go to visit make sure Captain Ron takes you to meet the Shrimp Lady! We had such a great time!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Tons of fun
Guest: Baldy
(Melbourne Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/30/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
We scalloped with the kids over July 4th weekend and were thrilled to find this house. Boat ramp is 100 yds away, plenty of parking for cars & trailer, easy access to the Gulf (avoid the zoo of boat traffic down the river and the ramp follies at McRae's). But the best part was the hospitality of Ron & Rose - they are very welcoming and eager to help in any way. It's a short walk to their dock and it's a beautiful setting. An older house but very nicely appointed and well maintained. We have stayed a number of times at Riverside Resort and I much prefer this quieter setting with less hassle and less people and better acccess to the Gulf.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Comfortable
Guest: snowbird
(Knox, IN)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10
Review Submitted: 02/15/11
My husband and I stayed in Creekside House the entire month of January and had the best snowbird rental experience ever...the house and property are as lovely as the description given and everything needed for a vacation rental was provided...we truly enjoyed staying in this wonderful place!
Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+.
Truitt
Guest: truitt
(Wauchula, fl)
Date of Stay: 08/25/10
Review Submitted: 09/01/10
The creekside house was great! Had a awesome time scalloping, and relaxing when we did that is, the scallops were just so many and fun we had a blast. Ron and Rose are very great, Ron showed us how to get in and out of river to go scalloping and to the springs, Rose showed us how to clean the scallops, her nick name is scallop cleaning queen. He put us right in the honey hole of scallops. The sun sets on the dock are very great. I will say it is a great get away.
Recommended for:
Excellant !
Guest: Suzanne
(Ona, Fl.)
Date of Stay: 08/25/10
Review Submitted: 08/30/10
My family and I loved this stay, it was peaceful and beautiful. Cap'n Ron was very helpful and right on the money for where to get scallops and the water was clear, cool and calm. This was our first time every staying in Homassa and scalloping and we LOVED it .... great house and had everything we needed. Would not hesitate to go back and surely hope we do...thnx so much Ron and Rose. A 10 for sure!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.
5 Stars!
Guest: Mike and Carol
(Tarpon Springs, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/12/10
Review Submitted: 08/18/10
I've read the other comments for this vacation home and they all say the same things our family experienced here at Creek Side. The house was clean, comfortable and sooo relaxing. The house sits in the middle of a huge piece of property with all kinds of native trees and foliage. It is pretty secluded the way it sits, nestled in the middle of the lot. We felt like we had the whole block to ourselves! Our kids rode around on the bikes when we weren't out on the water. Ron and Rose are quite a team. They are so interesting and eccentric. They were so hospitible. They made us feel like we were family. Ron showed us to the scallop beds, Rose showed us how to catch and clean. We enjoyed hearing about their amazing life while we sat and cleaned the scallops. They were so sweet to our kids and our dog. The kids had a blast. They were completely wore-out when we came home! We can't wait to get back and do it again. I wouldn't think of staying anywhere else. My favorite part of our stay was when my husband and I snuck out for a walk on the dock around midnight. The sky was amazing! I've lived in Florida my whole life and never have I seen so many stars! There happened to be a meteor shower that night. I was truly blown away. Thank you Ron and Rose! We felt like we left with more than we had when we came. We left with some new, great friends and some great family vacation memories!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Patty (Atlantic Beach, FL)
Guest: Patty
(Atlantic Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/11/10
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
My family said our vacation in Homosassa was a perfect 10! The Creekside house was great--accurately described in the listing and photos but even better in person in its' serene setting. It was equipped with everything you could possibly want, attractive with very nice artwork and furnishings, and extremely comfortable. It was clean and well-maintained. What made it exceptional was the owners, Cap'n Ron and Rose. They truly care about their guests and do everything possible to accomodate them. They're both very friendly and were truly a bonus to our trip. They were quite helpful in recommending activities and spots in the area. We really enjoyed our trips with Cap'n Ron on both the airboat and pontoon boat. He's not only a good boat captain, but has lots of interesting stories and a wealth of information about the area. One day was spent scalloping and another swimming and snorkeling off the pontoon boat at Homosassa Springs. We'd never been scalloping, so the patient help from Cap'n Ron in catching them, and from Rose in cleaning them, was much appreciated. We also greatly enjoyed our visits to the Wildlife Park and Rainbow Springs. Our 3 children had great fun riding the bikes that were there for them, riding in the airboat, and everything else they did. Myself and my family would highly recommend this home. Thank you Ron and Rose ever so much!!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Hidden Gem
Guest: TVA
(Clearwater, Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10
Review Submitted: 07/13/10
You cannot find a better place to stay than the Creekside house. It is extremely clean, spacious, and just steps from Masons Creek and the private boat dock. Ron and Rose are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. They are very hospitable and work hard to make sure your stay is a pleasant one. Capt. Ron showed us how to navigate the creek out to the Gulf for scalloping as well as how to access the main river for a trip up to the Springs for swimming. He also showed us some great spots for scalloping and we easily got our limit every day. They provided bikes, canoes, and even took our son for an airboat ride. Rose was very helpful with information on buying property in the area for retirement. She is also an excellent scallop cleaning instructor.. We will be back next year!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Tom & Vicky (Clearwater, FL)
Guest: Tom & Vicky
(Cleawater, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/08/10
Review Submitted: 07/12/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Creekside House. Ron and Rose were gracious hosts and very helpful for our first time scalloping trip. Capt Ron showed us how to navigate the Mason Creek to the Gulf and the Homosassa River by taking our son on his airboat while we followed in our boat. The house was lovely, artfully decorated and well equipped. This was a perfect location, pristine, quiet, beautiful. Thanks Rose and Ron for a delightful weekend. We hope to visit again in the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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