This luxury, waterfront home is located in New Port Richey in a quiet Gulf Side community. You are sure to relax in this beautiful home with waterfront view while listening to music and enjoying your favorite beverage. The water-view from the screened-in lanai or from the dock is of a wide canal that leads into the Gulf of Mexico. The 2 benches on the floating dock are great for relaxing or fishing. The 21 ft. pontoon boat is sure to make your vacation a memorable one. Two very stable kayaks & lifejackets are provided for your enjoyment. All provided to use at your own risk. Flotation devices for adults, teens, children & infants provided are on the pontoon and need to be on the kayaks at all times as this is law. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and beautiful fish that sometimes appear in this canal. It is also a beautiful birding paradise with so many tropical birds. Take the pontoon boat out to the nearby sandbar for a fun day of swimming in the ocean, picnicking and shelling. Be sure to pack your snorkeling gear to enjoy the beautiful sea life. This home features a newly renovated private heated screened in-ground pool. There have been recent updates inside, such as new ceramic tiles throughout, new Dishwasher, Fridge, Stove, Washing machine and Dryer. The Master bedroom has a Queen size bed with a flat-screen TV, a large closet and en-suite with a tiled walk-in shower with a bench and niche for shampoo and soaps. The second bedroom has a Queen Size bed, flat-screen TV and large closet. In the third bedroom/den you will find a 3rd Queen Size bed also with a flat screen TV and large closet. The living room also has a flat-screen TV on a new hutch. This home has a fully equipped kitchen with a Dishwasher, Fridge and Stove, and regular and Keurig coffee makers. There is a gas BBQ grill out in the backyard garden. You can pack lightly as there is a laundry room with a washing machine, dryer and drying racks. Towels, beach towels and linens are all provided. Enjoy the serenity of this home, surrounded by beautiful gardens making you feel like you are in a completely secluded area. This vacation home is centrally located and situated about 35 minutes from Clearwater Beach, Tampa International Airport & Bush Gardens. Be sure to visit the historical Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks which are only minutes away on the Anclote River. There, you can take a sponge diver boat tour or a dolphin tour. Take part in sampling some of the best Greek cuisine and night life. There is lots of great shopping in Tarpon Springs and also nearby in New Port Richey. Some of the favorites that are close by include TJ Max, Burlington, Ross, Bealls Outlet, The Gulf View Mall and much more.
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Book your 2025 vacation now!. FREE use of pontoon boat for your entire stay.
Book your 2025 vacation now!. FREE use of pontoon boat for your entire stay.
4 adults maximum, and/or up to 4 children for a total of 6 guests.
For boat usage: anyone born on January 1, 1988 and after needs a boat license to operate the boat. (Florida Law)
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
New Port Richey
Located in Woodlands, a neighbourhood in New Port Richey, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Safford House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Innisbrook Golf Club and Lane Glo Bowling. West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and St Nicholas Boat Line are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Robert K Rees Memorial Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Lane Glo Bowling - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
West Pasco Chamber of Commerce - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
SunCruz Port Richey Casino - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Sams Club Gas - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Las Perals - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
RaceTrac - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Waterfront, Heated Pool, Internet, Pontoon boat & kayaks. Monthly Stay Discount have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront, Heated Pool, Internet, Pontoon boat & kayaks. Monthly Stay Discount?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront, Heated Pool, Internet, Pontoon boat & kayaks. Monthly Stay Discount on 13 Jun 2026 start from £190, 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.
Is Waterfront, Heated Pool, Internet, Pontoon boat & kayaks. Monthly Stay Discount pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Waterfront, Heated Pool, Internet, Pontoon boat & kayaks. Monthly Stay Discount?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront, Heated Pool, Internet, Pontoon boat & kayaks. Monthly Stay Discount?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront, Heated Pool, Internet, Pontoon boat & kayaks. Monthly Stay Discount?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront, Heated Pool, Internet, Pontoon boat & kayaks. Monthly Stay Discount located?
Located in Woodlands, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lane Glo Bowling, West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre. Richey Suncoast Theater and West Pasco Historical Society Museum and Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful 9 day stay! The property was nice and clean, the pool and boat were great. Dave the host was very attentive. We really enjoyed our visit.
My family had a delightful 8 day vaccation in this beautiful home. The owner kept in contact with us to make sure we had everything we needed. The house was well supplied with paper products, cookwear, linens and everything was just like home. We spent most of our time in the screened in lanai. We would be definately like to stay there again. Thank you VRBO and Dave.
Dave was so gracious and generous to let us use his home, especially after working so hard to get it restored after the hurricanes! We thoroughly enjoyed the boat and pool and the screened in Lanai was where we spent most time. Dave had everything we would want or need and was super attentive! The house is so convenient to shopping and a short drive to different activities like the Sponge Dock in Tarpon Springs or the Pinellas Bike Trail. We loved it! Thanks again Dave!
This house is clean and well stocked. The owner was attentive and maintained contact with us. Furniture is in good condition. Water pressure and temperature are good. The pool is small but perfect just for floating or for younger children. The house is on a very quiet street so there is no traffic noise. The canal has very little boat traffic. There are numerous small things we appreciated about the house. The ceiling fans on the screened porch and the automatic door locks were a few. We enjoyed this location and the house. We would certainly recommend this house.
We spent 3 weeks in this homelike feeling house. Dave is a welcoming hostwho made sure that we were informed about everything. The brand new boat is in great shape and allows you to take trips to the Sand Bar. We can recommend this house with a good feeling.
We have stayed at this property multiple times and it improves every time. The home is clean and comfortable. We enjoy the fishing in the area and highly suggest Paladin fishing charter and the inshore fishing charter out of the Rusty Bucket Bait shop. Thanks to Mr. Dave for another great vacation stay!
A coworker friend and I decided to be snowbirds from Virginia for the month of January and boy did we enjoy it! We were able to work from this lovely home and enjoy wonderful walks and boat rides and kayaking. All went well and any little issues that arose were quickly resolved. We enjoyed exploring the area visiting different beaches and many parks.
Karen H.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda F.
5 Jun 2018
Great time!
The house has everything you need to have a great vacation! The weather didn't always cooperate but when the sun came out we enjoyed the pool and the pontoon boat. We were novices but Mickey came and showed us the basics and we took it from there. It was a short ride to the sandbar and the water in the gulf is warm. The neighborhood is really nice and very quiet. There is a Publix and many other stores and restaurants not far away.Tarpon Springs, St. Pete are just a short drive too. So many things around. We had a great time!
Linda F.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
stephen j.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
if you rent because of boat, don't bother
Rented house for 16 days, intending to use both every other day, we managed no more than three trips , the longest being 3 hours due to boat being unfit for purpose, meaning it would operate for periods of between 5 and 15 mins and then repeatedly cut out and then take anything up to 15 mins to restart. On one occasion it failed to start at all which meant we had to call Sea tow and follow owners instructions of saying we were his cousins so as get service
wonderfull 4 weeks at this house We appreciate the pontoon and riding on the gulf Kitchen is well equiped with good knifes this is very important for us as We cook a lot in the house The BBQ was OK but didn't use it to much it was to HOT outside to do BBQ We park our vehicule in the garage this way the car is a little bid colder. Just one thing that was wrong the matress in the master chamber needs to be change but in general this was an oasis of rest and peace no sounds except the birds they are so funny to hear. check in check out absolutely marvelous We will sure going back ther if We have a chance
Pierre B.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
This mattress set is new, only 8 months old. We have had 6 different rentals after purchasing this new set in November of 2021 and no one has had any issue with it. In fact, we personally have slept on it for a total of 3 months and another guest told us that they found it to be very comfortable. With beds, I guess you can’t make everyone happy. When we purchased this set, the owner of the store, told us that it was one of their most popular sets. We’re glad these guests loved our place as we love it too.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mckenzie G.
18 Oct 2015
Great Property!!
My family and I stayed here in October for vacation and it was FABULOUS! The place had everything we needed including dishes, toys/entertainment for my kids, a pool, a boat, a grill, what else could you need?? It's only a short trip by boat to the sand bar and several island beaches. We spent the week at Anclote Keys and Honeymoon Island and had the beach to ourselves throughout the week!! There was an abundance of shells and sand dollars that we collected over the week on the islands, as well as enjoying the beautiful views and the relaxation that only a beach can provide. The heated pool was perfect for October! It was wonderful to relax at night with the kids in it after grilling out fresh seafood from the local markets. Clearwater beach is only a short drive away or you can get there by boat. We also enjoyed being so close to Tampa where we had a wonderful visit to Busch Gardens. The house manager was excellent and answered any questions we had throughout our visit. We had such a memorable vacation! Thank you!
This is our 3rd or 4th time staying here. We love it that much. Dave the owner is a perfect host, he never bugged us, he always makes sure to accommodate us, and makes sure everything is in order. The place has a pontoon boat that will seat 12, wonderful time going to the anchlote island, and there is a sandbar out there on low tide you can sit on and snorkel. Lots of sea urchants, snook, greenbacks, pinfish, scallops, stingrays, and much more. The place is like home, a double oven with a glass top, with warmer, and a microwave, blender's, freezer for your bait in the garage, kayaks for going out in the channel. Fishing poles, spices, coffee maker, curig, a pool, floating dock, outside shower to clean off with after the beach, screened in pool, and a lounging room with table chairs and seats with a radio, pool lights, easy in and out. Instructions are in the kitchen, garbage is picked up twice a week, Walmart is only 4 miles away, other stores close to only 1 mile (Publix). Bait shops only a few miles away, direction's to get NON - Ethanol gas for the boat, a grill outside by the pool area, also fans and lights out by the extra room by the pool. My family loves it and it always feels like home. I cooked every night, sitting around the table discussing the days activities, and the high points of each person's day. Dave (the owner) is always only a phone call away. Thank you Dave for lending us your home again. Helping us make such good memories, that are lasting.
Larry D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
josie s.
11 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt blah about this property
We have used VRBO more times than I can count. This is the first time I have ever felt micro managed. There are notes all over the house telling you have to use every appliance, light switches, grill etc. The neighborhood is clean and quiet, but after arriving we found out it is a restricted neighborhood, meaning the owners aren't supposed to rent to anyone for less than a month. So we were told to be inconspicuous. No parking on the street, so when there wasn't space in the drive for one of our cars we parked in the grass. One of the neighbors called the owner in Canada who called me to tell me to move the car. Yes, there is a sign in the kitchen telling you not to park on the grass, but I had no idea that is where they were parked. The pool is small, that is fine. But they want the auto cleaner in it at all times. So you lose half the pool to it and it's hose. And it is constantly moving, so you are constantly moving it away from you. We ended up taking it out so the kids had room. Came back to the house one day after being out on a boat and the cleaner was back in the pool. The A/C is not adequate. It was set on 72 (I set it to 69 and the next time I check it has been bumped to 72), the lowest I ever saw the thermostat at was 73 and that was at 8:00 a.m, during the day the house stayed around 78. The property manager told me that was normal when I brought it to his attention. I received multiple phone calls from the property manager "checking in", the pool guy was there, then the A/C needed serviced (did not help temps). Not once in the week we stayed could I ever get warm or hot water at the kitchen sink. The loveseat in the family is comfy, but the couch is awful to sit on. There were six of us staying here and we could not all sit and watch TV comfortably. I think the most aggravating was the call from the property manager our last evening of our stay wanting to make sure we were going to clean up after ourselves and to know when we were going to be out of the house so the cleaning people could come in. With multiple reminders that there are fees if we don't clean up after ourselves.
That said, the house is clean and has recently had some updates. The boat was the best part of this rental, my husband loved having it.
My first VRBO experience that wasn't fantastic.
josie s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
This review is quite disappointing as these guests didn’t follow house rules and then state that we are micromanagers. We have never had anyone else state this at any time. These complaints are quite puzzling as this information is written in the arrival instructions and rental agreement. Mickey, our property manager, also goes over these rules with the guest upon checking them in. In regards to the pool vac, Mickey always tells guests that he could come to remove the pool vac if they want him to. This is to prevent damage to the pool pump and/or the pool vac itself. These guests removed the pool vac themselves and fortunately the pool pump was off at that time therefore no damage was done. Mickey came by shortly after they had removed it themselves and reminded them that he is the one to remove it. We have great neighbours and they look out for our guests best interests when they contact us about someone parking on the grass. This is done as a courtesy as guest could get a ticket for this. Regarding notes in the house, they are there to help guests with important information they may need and also includes things as local regulations. We have had previous guests asking for notes as they found lights and appliances confusing. We try our best to help out our guests as we would like this done for ourselves. We don’t expect people to clean the house as we do have cleaning staff that comes in after departure. Their statement about needing to clean the house must have been a misunderstanding as Mickey only mentions to make sure that all garbage is taken out of the house before departure and does not mean to clean the house. About the rental of our house, we follow regulations and are allowed to rent weekly but we prefer renting longer term as to be respectful to our neighbours.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Katherine W.
15 Apr 2019
Disappointed!
We arrived looking forward to a fun week with this house rental. Nice house, pool, boat, kayaks, only partially so! Our first impression was nice kitchen (updated), nice master bedroom, master bath ok (shower and tile was updated), guest room ok (mattress was hard, had one two draw dresser for clothes with tables in the closet for extra storage), living room ok, lanai ok (bugs in corners and lower Crevices under the screens, I would think cleaners would vacuum. Upon further review the rugs seemed old and dirty, the guest bath had an artificial flower that was caked with dust, the shower head was strained. The living room and lanai had artificial trees that were dust covered (Felt the cleaning service was very basic). The pool was nice but small. We had 4 adults, 2 on floats and 2 sort of swimming, which didn’t allow for much more room.
Mickey, the maintenance guy went over the boat/rules Sunday morning. Upon him leaving he mentioned Dave, the owner and friends used the boat Friday before we arrived but an alarm sounded so Dave turned around. We were advised if the boat alarm sounds again to let Mickey know. Well we used the boat Monday morning and the alarm goes off. A boat mechanic can’t get there until Tuesday due to family emergency over the weekend,etc. We were sympathetic and say ok no problem but didn’t understanding why a backup mechanic wasn’t available. My husband and brother in law are both in project management and service field and always have alternative options available. Boat was finally fixed Wednesday midday. Unfortunately for us Wednesday and Thursday we’re very windy days. We finally used the boat Friday which was very nice. Another item in the rental rules - in consideration to other guests to fill the boat before you depart the rental. My brother in-law decided to double check the gas before our first use. We were surprised it wasn’t topped off, He put in close to 5 gallons of gas (boat last used by owner and friends). Kayaks were available to use but we kayak enough at home. We booked this house based off the use of the boat which unfortunately was our mishap. To the owners defense we were reimbursed a $100 which according to him and the rental agreement he didn’t have to do. I’m Rating a 3, would be 2.5 if allowed. If it was my co-renters it would have been a 2. After rereading the reviews we were curious why there was a lack of reviews for a while. We took pictures for our records in case of non deposit refund.
Katherine W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
If you read all of our other reviews, you will see that this one is very different from the others. We understand that guests would be upset that the boat would be out of commission for a few days. Qualified boat mechanics are very difficult to find and we were very fortunate to have found this one as he has always come very quickly to fix any issues with the motor in the past. Unfortunately, this time, he had personal issues and therefore wasn’t able to fix the motor until a few days later. Regular maintenance on the boat motor is done routinely but unfortunately mechanical motors do sometimes malfunction. We do have a backup mechanic and the waiting time is of at least one week for service. We take great pride in our home and do hire employees to take care of it while we are not there. We have never had any issues with our current cleaning staff and will be communicating these issues with them. Although issues are very rare, anytime guests have had issues, we have worked quickly and diligently to help resolve the problem. This has been stated in previous reviews. We have offered compensation if anyone who has had issues that cannot be resolved quickly. We don’t understand the statement that we haven’t had reviews in a long time since the guests before these ones had left a raving review and so did all the other guests before that. Interestingly enough, the next day after receiving this bad review we again received a very good review from the guests following these guests.
The house was equipped with everything you could possibly need. Fantastic views and a very relaxing place to spend our holiday.The boat was an added bonus. Lots to do in the surrounding area. Dave was an exceptional host. He was very informative and always contactable if needed.We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and look forward to returning.
We had a wonderful relaxing time at the property that we have visited several times before. The owner has continually updated and improved the property and is a beautiful, clean and peaceful location on the water. We caught Spanish mackerel enough to bring home some fish for the freezer! Thanks to the owner for another great vacation experience
The property was in a good location, was clean, and had all the amenities that we needed. Our family loved going out on the boat and enjoyed staying at the property
We would refer the property to others.
This place was exactly as pictured. No surprises. Everything was clean, everyone was friendly and very kind to us. We had a great time. The sand bar is beautiful and the fishing is great. House is well stocked. Pool is refreshing. Wonderful place to stay!
We stayed here June 5th-12th. It was our first time renting a house for vacation, and we had never been to the area before. I chose this property because of the reviews and boat access. I am so glad I did!! It has everything you need, even down to towels and cooking utensils. I especially liked coming home without a bunch of dirty laundry.
My family really enjoyed it! Check-in was seamless. The property manager reached out to us the day before, which was comforting. The house was very clean. It was evident that the owners care about the home and the satisfaction of renters. There are notes in a couple of areas. Those were very helpful, especially for the light switches ;-).
We only left “home” a couple times during our stay—once to go to the aquarium in Tarpon Springs and once to go to a water park. Most of our time was spent in the pool and fishing from the dock. My kids loved the pool! We took the boat out to the sandbar once. Don’t miss it! It was a bit of a drive out, but it was beautiful!
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this home! I did not want to leave!! Thank you for a great stay!
We have stayed here before great experience. This time was no different. Check in was simple, Michael came over went over the boat and things, had his number in case problems arose. Pool was clean, warm and ready. Unloaded our things and got to it. We took the boat out and it was a blast. Second day I believe we got out to the channel, the boat was sputtering, wouldn't go much over 2000 RPM. We made it to the island and we fished, caught 3-5 foot shark and 3 foot stingray. Multiple sharks and stingrays. On our way back we were DITW. (Dead in the water). Called Michael and Seatow. Michael was on his way with his dad's boat to come pick up the kids and grandbaby (22 months old) so they wouldn't have to stay out in the sun for possibly hours. Captain from Seatow called me and was 20 minutes out. They got to us quick... And Michael was able to turn back before he got to us. Next day or so the boat had a new fuel pump, and fuel filter, new fuel lines and ready to go. Mickey (prior property contact) came out and we talked, and spoke with the very knowledgeable mechanic 47 years experience. Some people in the past put ethenol gas in the boat instead of NON-Ethenol gas (it's cheaper) well it finally caught up with US. Ate the lines and rubber up in the pump etc. We used the boat the rest of the week. Enjoyed ourselves. I do NOT hold the owners responsible for this, they were only trusting people to do as instructed and take care of their stuff.. renters meet to pay attention and follow directions. Anyways. Great time, great place, just like home. Thank you again for letting us use your home a second time. The Dinkins Family.
Our family stayed here for 2 weeks and had a fantastic time. Pictures don't do justice to the home. Very nice and comfortable. Pool is fantastic and the boat was added fun! Thank you for the use of your wonderful home. We will definitely be returning.
My husband and I had the most relaxing week at this lovely house. The house was very clean, everything you might need was there in the kitchen. The pool was wonderful, and the manager was so kind to turn the heat right up for me as I feel the cold easily. We didn't use the boat much as the weather was not on our side when we were not doing other things out.
Wilma S.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
About the host
Hosted by Dave
We're a Canadian family of 4 from Ontario that has been enjoying going to Florida every year since our 2 boys were toddlers. We're very proud of this beautiful home and hope that you will enjoy it as much as we do! We love the water and therefore fell in love with this home as soon as we set our eyes on it. My wife also speaks French.
Why they chose this property
The warm Gulf-side weather in New Port Richey makes this area very desirable. We loved this area so much that we decided to purchase a home here, that we could enjoy throughout the year on school holidays. This property being on the water made it extremely attractive to us. The area has everything that we wanted, such as being on the water with access to the Gulf, near golfing, great shopping, and close to all the attractions. There is a very quaint historical downtown area with a park and shopping.
What makes this property unique
Newly renovated heated screened-in pool, and a lanai with ceiling fans. With a beautiful view of the large canal water. Stationary and floating docks with 2 benches to relax or fish from. A 22ft.pontoon boat and 2 Kayaks on a canal leading to the Gulf of Mexico. Ceramic tiles throughout. Fully equipped renovated kitchen & an outdoor gas BBQ grill. Washer & dryer along with a second fridge in laundry room. Beautiful gardens and palm trees on property.