Access to secret spring, free canoes, Pet Friendly. Nature Lovers paradise! Discounts applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days!
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A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Deck or patio
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Hernando, FL
Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club
Place, Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club
15 min drive
Johnson Pond Trailhead
Place, Johnson Pond Trailhead
16 min drive
Ross Prairie Trailhead
Place, Ross Prairie Trailhead
16 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Access to secret spring, free canoes, Pet Friendly. Nature Lovers paradise! Discounts applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days!
** Florida is in a drought that is affecting all waterways, the canal is down 3 to 4 feet, see pictures ** Escape to The Nature House, a secluded A-frame cabin on a quiet canal with direct waterfront access to the Withlacoochee River. Perfect for nature lovers. Enjoy stunning views from a wall of windows, a cozy fireplace, and outdoor amenities like canoes and a fire pit. A true tranquil getaway for adventure and relaxation.
We respect our guests' privacy and offer a seamless self-check-in process. While we will not be present during your stay, we are always available and happy to assist with any questions or needs that may arise. Our goal is to ensure you have a comfortable and memorable retreat.
Immerse yourself in Florida's natural beauty. You are just minutes from Citrus Blue Spring and a short 30-minute drive from the famous Rainbow Springs. The Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes is only 20 minutes away, offering even more opportunities for adventure.
There is no limit to the activities available, including: • Take a trip to Citrus Big Blue Spring, which is only accessible by watercraft, and a mere 20 minute paddle from the house. • Spring hopping • Biking and ATV trails • Kayaking, canoeing, and boating • Fishing • Horse riding and shows (The World Equestrian Center and HITS are 40 minutes away) • Swimming with the manatees in nearby Crystal River
Or, you can simply stay put, relax, and do nothing at all.
The Nature House is centrally located to explore the region. You are conveniently located just: • 20 minutes from Hernando, FL • 30 minutes from Dunnellon, FL • 30 minutes from Ocala, FL • 30 minutes from Crystal River, FL
Guests will have exclusive and private access to the entire home and its beautiful grounds. Your private outdoor oasis includes:
• Direct backyard access to the canal for launching the provided canoes. • A fire pit for evening gatherings. • Two relaxing hammocks. • Two tree swings. • Two standing swings. • A private patio and a screened-in porch to enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature.
Take a trip to Citrus Big Blue Spring, which is only accessible by watercraft, and a mere 20 minute paddle from the house.
The roads to the house are dirt roads for two miles leading to the house, they are bumpy if driving fast, during night time ease of navigation can be reduced. A welcome email will be sent with easy access instructions.
Experience tranquility in our 1,500 sq ft A-frame cabin, where a dramatic wall of windows floods the great room with natural light and offers beautiful landscape views. The open-plan layout is perfect for connecting with loved ones and comfortably accommodates up to five guests.
Key Features:
• Living Area: Settle into the cozy living room with a comforting electric fireplace. • Fully-Equipped Kitchen: A modern, full-sized kitchen with an oven, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, and all you need to feel at home. • Comfortable Bedrooms: Two spacious bedrooms featuring comfortable memory foam mattresses for a restful night's sleep. • Spacious Loft: A huge loft area provides additional space and stunning views from the grand A-frame windows. • Dedicated Workspace: A quiet, dedicated workspace is available for those needing to stay connected. • Modern Amenities: Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, a TV in every bedroom, a 50-inch HDTV in living area, air conditioning, and a washer and dryer for your convenience.
To ensure a pleasant stay for everyone, we ask that you observe the following rules: • Maximum occupancy of five guests includes all children and infants. • Pets may be considered but require prior approval. A pet fee will be charged per stay. • Guest agrees to abide by all house rules detailed on our property information page.
Important Information • Discounts: Automatic discounts are applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days. • Watercraft: Two two-person canoes are available for your use. A signed waiver is required prior to use. • Citrus Big Blue spring is only accessible by water and you would need to take the canoes to visit the spring. • We can not guarantee water levels in the canal, If Florida is in a drought the water levels may be low. • Service Animals: Service animals are welcome at no extra charge. Please note that Emotional Support Animals are subject to the standard pet fee. • Security: For your peace of mind, the property exterior is monitored by security cameras. • Damages: Guest agrees to pay all costs and expenses for the repair or replacement of any damages that may occur during the stay, as outlined in the booking confirmation email's Term and Conditions. • The roads to the house are dirt roads for two miles leading to the house. A welcome email will be sent with easy access instructions.
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Guest agrees to all house rules on property information page and in the terms and conditions in the Booking Confirmation email.
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Property Registration Number DWE5105356
Property # 1464725
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Hernando
Located in Hernando, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River. Circle Square Cultural Center and Don Garlits Museum of Racing are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
Ross Prairie Trailhead - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
Johnson Pond Trailhead - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
Rainbow River - 29 min drive - 27.7 km
Rainbow Springs State Park - 31 min drive - 36.1 km
Restaurants
Red's Breakfast & Lunch - 11 min drive
Circle K - 12 min drive
Burger Station - 20 min drive
Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop - 20 min drive
Stumpknockers - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Access to secret spring, free canoes, Pet Friendly. Nature Lovers paradise! Discounts applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Access to secret spring, free canoes, Pet Friendly. Nature Lovers paradise! Discounts applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days!?
As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Access to secret spring, free canoes, Pet Friendly. Nature Lovers paradise! Discounts applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days! on Aug 3, 2026 start from $296, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Access to secret spring, free canoes, Pet Friendly. Nature Lovers paradise! Discounts applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Access to secret spring, free canoes, Pet Friendly. Nature Lovers paradise! Discounts applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Access to secret spring, free canoes, Pet Friendly. Nature Lovers paradise! Discounts applied for stays longer than 7 days and 30 days! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Johnson Pond Trailhead, Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club, and Ross Prairie Trailhead. AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at TimberRidge and El Diablo Golf & Country Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This cabin was a great getaway not too far from home. It did what it needed which was to relax, do a lot of nothing" and reflect! We will definitely recommend and may even be back there again ourselves.
Gorgeous, clean, and comfortable in a beautiful secluded area.
Leeann S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
Mar 21, 2026
Trip to the woods
Great place to stay. The cabin is beautiful and peaceful place to relax. The Citrus Blue spring is worth the short paddle it takes to get there. The hosts have been incredibly helpful and met all our expectations. Thank you from the Kenner family.
My 9 year old Grandson said he is going to live there when he get's old enough. We had a wonderful experience. Best canoeing ever. Would stay here again.
Velma J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
KatrinaK
Jul 8, 2024
Hidden Gem
Totally secluded hidden getaway. If you love off the beaten path, this is your place! The hosts were very kind and responsive. Just a short canoe ride down is a beautiful spring.
KatrinaK
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
RosaliaM
Nov 11, 2023
Magical house
I loved my stay at the natural house, the whole place is magical, house and surroundings forest . Also the host Lelia was great and super accommodative. I would definitely want to be back.
RosaliaM
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
DavidL
Jul 10, 2023
David
As always excellent place to stay. Road conditions were the only problem.
DavidL
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathy P.
Jul 29, 2024
Family Getaway
The Nature House is AMAZING. Exactly as described. Clean & well equipped. My family really enjoyed our stay. We used the outdoor games, the swings, and most memorable the canoes. The secret spring was breath taking and will forever be a great memory for my family. Thanks for a great vacation! We will be back!
Kathy P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
KarenR
Dec 20, 2023
Beautiful spot!
Peaceful location, super convenient being right on the canal. Just pop the canoe in the water and off you go! The house is nestled in a gorgeous canopy of live oak trees, on a lovely property. Well maintained home, immaculately clean. Remote enough for a quiet outdoor experience, but close enough to the the grocery for Instacart delivery.
Comfortable bed, cozy fireplace. Enjoyed our stay!
Everything is wonderful in this cabin. Very cozy, pretty, cool decor.
Many games available for the whole family, indoors and outdoors.
We found the house fully prepared for our stay, and completely clean. The house also has all the utensils and small facilities for everyday life, which helped a lot.
The region is very calm and silent. A peaceful place.
Thank you very much to everyone involved in organizing "The Nature House"
DiegoP
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Francis B.
Jul 31, 2023
Unreal stay
This place is a hidden treasure! What an unforgettable stay. The property is gorgeous and the house was impeccable. Plenty of towels, pillows and blankets. The beds are comfortable and so is the furniture. We enjoyed a canoe ride right from the backyard, we grilled and used the fire pit for marshmallows. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. Lelia was a pleasure to deal with. She made sure to answer our questions and offered early check-in and late check-out. I cannot wait to come back.
Francis B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ShelbyR
Oct 23, 2023
Beautiful little retreat
Staying at the Nature House was a beautiful little retreat from the rest of the world. It was nestled back in the woods and the peaceful, quiet property was like being wrapped in a big cozy blanket. Thanks to the huge picturesque windows, the view from this home are stunning and you never want to look away. Between gorgeous cotton candy sunrises peaking through the winding branches of the great oak trees, to little critters making their way through the back yard in the early evenings, there was always something to see. I also appreciate the owner of Nature House and the management at Vacationado for working with me for a special request and helping make my stay perfect.
The one downside I will say with The Nature House is the WI-FI signal is very weak and doesn't reach to every place in the house. The house is very secluded so we had no cell phone reception so a better WI-FI would have been appreciated.
10/10 would stay again.
Went here to celebrate our son's 13th birthday. He LOVED having the loft all to himself. Plus that TV's are in every room including the loft. The house was well kept and well stocked. It is remote, though there are neighbors, and we were able to easily get groceries delivered. We saw bunnies and armadillos which was cool. We weren't able to use the canoes, I think the water was a bit too low, but seemed like it would be fun. Our dog loved the big yard to run in. Had a great time spring hopping on our trip. Rainbow Springs is nearby and gorgeous. The only con is the looooonnngg drive down multiple dirt roads to reach the property. If you have anyone in your party that is sensitive to car sickness or pain aggravated by movement, this should be considered as the trip is bumpy. That said, it is totally worth it!
Lainii F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
VitaliiM
Feb 13, 2023
Nature House
Beautiful staying!!
Everything was so gorgeous !! Nice, peaceful location.
We loved the house. Everything was clean, the kitchen is equipped so we cooked easily. We had a lot of extra linens. Respect the owner, everything is thought out to the smallest detail.
The stay gave us many unforgettable memories!!
One thing I would have to improve if its possible, is to upgrade the internet connection.
I would recommend this house to everybody who loves
wild nature and appeasement.
VitaliiM
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle B.
Jan 1, 2023
Unplug and relax!
We’ve stayed at the Nature House twice and will be back! This is the spot if you’re looking for total relaxation and unplugging from a busy daily grind, while still enjoying many creature comforts! The icing on the cake is the wonderful customer service we got everyone at Vacationado.