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The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location!

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Welcome!
Sit and swing awhile
A place to relax

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lecanto, FL
  • Place, Skyview At Terra Vista
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pine Ridge Golf & Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowlero Crystal River
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location!

Looking for a quick get away?
Snowbird? We have just the place for you!
How about a longer term rental for temp workers?
Or maybe you are looking for a bit of nature?

Well you found it! Road bike trails, kayaking, tubing, swimming with manatees, mountain biking (well hills...), just a quiet day at the local springs. They don't call this area the "Nature Coast" for nothing!

Our home is on a very private 2.5 acres with amazing views. Don't be surprised to see a fox trot by, a large owl spying down on you, a bobcat sneaking by or maybe a turkey or two. This is true rural Florida.

The space contains one bedroom, furnished with a queen bed. Living-room has a large sectional sofa and TV. Kitchen is a "kitchenette", small but does what you need it to. Full size fridge and range, microwave, and sink. All you need to enjoy simple meals at home, nice dishes along with basic pots and pans.

If you are visiting friends and family in Citrus Hills, Black Diamond, Beverly Hills, Lecanto or anywhere in the county, we make a great meeting spot. We are centrally located, right in the middle of county.

Many conveniences are close at hand, Walmart is one mile from the house, its a safe 20 minute walk if you chose. Publix is 2.5 miles to the east. Within walking distance is a a mom/pop burger spot; a sushi restaurant that also serves traditional Japanese, Thai, and Chinese; a Wawa, Wendy's and McDonalds; and a small park and multi-use paved bike trail.

The apartment is below our main home. You have a separate entrance and total privacy. That's why its called the "Down Under"!

If you find the dates you are interested in are not open, please check our other rental "Fern Hill Inn" VRBO #2421384. Fern Hill is a 2/2 and about 5 miles from The Down Under.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
One child is allowed, but must sleep on couch.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We have 3 cats upstairs.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking on porch is permitted.

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location!?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location! on 14 Mar 2027 start from £78, 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 at The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Down-Under! Wonderful Central Citrus Location! located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Skyview At Terra Vista, Pine Ridge Golf & Country Club and Bowlero Crystal River. Hunter Spring Park and Trail 13 Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect five week stay. Amazing host that is very helpful and friendly. The rental was very nicely decorated and extremely clean. Great location within Lecanto. Perfect private country setting. Will not hesitate to stay again in this rental.
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional in all areas. I loved the whole experience. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OLA L.

We loved it,very quiet and relaxing.

Very cozy and away from the beaten path and yet not far from stores, restaurants ,golf, the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your review! Enjoyed having you both!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful peaceful property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing in Lecanto

very pleasant
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Down under location lecanto

Absolutely a wonderful place ,everthing from booking, communication with host, cleanliness,relaxing atmosphere, central located to restaurants, shopping ect
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back again

Stayed here multiple times to visit nearby family. As always, clean and comfortable, located in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you Wayne for your kind words. See you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Down under

This spacious, comfortable lodging was perfect for us while visiting family & friends. We also enjoyed exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2023
Hope to see you guys again! Thanks for leaving the Down-Under so spotless!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What can I say? If there were 10 stars this property would get all 10! Your hosts Linda and Tim were so responsive to any question, so accomodating, and so personable I felt like we could have been friends from another time. The property itself is so tastefully decorated, clean,and cozy. The enclosed porch provided a welcome spot for a bit of personal respite, whether to chat on the phone, catch up with email, or just have a lemonade. To be fair, the phone signal can drop here or there but that wasn't a problem once I found where not to stand. 55 Close to gas stations and shopping yet nestled in a very private setting, I would not hesitate for a moment to re-book Down Under!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace

Peaceful area , privacy and full refrigerator and oven. Owner available when needed but gives privacy otherwise. Nice decor and comfortable furniture and bed.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

I have been here on multiple occasions. Clean, quiet, peaceful. Owners are top notch and very easy to contact. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and restful

The 'Downunder' is a great getaway. It gives you complete privacy and peace. Its like being in your own home, cozy and pleasant. You are on your own schedule, no pressures. There are plenty of fun things to do around the area. I would definitely go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

Was in town to take care of some difficult family business. Loved the place. Easy access, clean, comfortable, cozy, and most of all quiet. Would come again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
Not all trips are fun. Hope that you were able to take care of things during the day and return to the DownUnder and rest well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Setting

It was ideal for me, just what I had hoped to find. Having a quiet setting, a screened in porch area and a swing was perfect. The unit was well appointed and the hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and inviting

From the moment you turn into the driveway you are swept away into peacefulness. From the beautiful drive in through magnolias, palms and Spanish moss to the breakfast treats welcoming us in our stay was absolutely wonderful. The hosts are exceptional and attentive. And the apartment is super cozy and comfortable. It was also well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thank you for your kind review. Our driveway in is a treat for nature lovers. Sometimes we forget to take it all in, thanks for the reminder!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thumbs up

2nd stay at this location. Owners were wonderful about keeping me informed as to potential issues with a hurricane that hit the area. Provided extra supplies and timely updates, which were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Hey Wayne, these storms are challenging you never really know what you are going to get until its here. Glad it all worked out. Thanks for leaving The DownUnder so neat and clean!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jet T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All you need for a quite respite

We were looking for a nice location that was quite as we had been in the Keys, Miami and the to the Daytona 500. This was perfect. The house was quite and located away from it all but yet only a few miles away from everything The property was full of personal touches and gestures. Perfect space to be extremely comfortable for the two of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Glad to have been your final stop for your whirlwind trip around Florida! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Everything went smoothly from the reservation through living a couple weeks in this home in the woods. Tim promptly helped us navigate operating the TV. Linda provided peaceful decor with a touch of humor. The extras—including grapefruit from their property—were so thoughtful. A short drive would bring us to the beach, manatees and exquisite sunsets! This peaceful home provided a peaceful time for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Those are the best grapefruit anywhere! Glad you enjoyed them!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just What we Needed!

The goal of our stay was to relax with no agenda and enjoy celebrating our 52nd anniversary! That is exactly what we did. The quiet peaceful setting was much needed and the beautiful decor so tastefully appointed made our stay even more comfortable. Getting in after dark was a little challenging since we could'nt see the address well, but we did it! Thanks to our gracious hosts for providing such a lovely place to rest and restore. We loved all the restaurant recommendations. We would definitely suggest this lovely place to friends and family. Now back to running our business!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2022
So glad you guys were able to unwind! I totally agree on finding our place after dark, its something we really need to work on! Too shady for those solar lights, and too far to run electric. Need to fix either way, next time we will have this solved!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly like the Listing - Very well stocked

The place was great! Well stocked with little treats like some welcoming snacks and drinks, lovely notebook with all the local activities/brochures, a picnic basket ready with the basics for a fun adventure and some puzzles and games. Lots of cozy areas to relax and get lost in or do a little work if needed. Our visit was unfortunately too short to enjoy much of it but hope to be back at some point. Oh and communication with the owner was great: quick, easy and fast responses. Thanks for the hospitality. Only suggestion is to maybe air out the place a bit or leave some windows open felt a little stuffy. And maybe I missed it but some tea and a teapot would be a great addition. You are definitely well stocked for the coffee drinkers.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of the Very Best!!!!!

Superb! Wow! What a warm, welcoming, well-equipped, wonderful place! I have been traveling to Lecanto for over 20 years and have stayed in literally dozens of properties. The Down-Under was the pinnacle of all those experiences. The host was, by far, the most professional, accommodating, and caring I have dealt with. The house was exquisite - just as described, perfect location, amenities to spare. Everything was flawless upon arrival and the host was very helpful throughout my stay. The home was more beautiful and comfortable than I had hoped. I was visiting family in the area and I felt like I was at home. The house was exceptionally clean and extremely well stocked. Thank you for the joy and delight of staying at such a lovely spot. Exceptional in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2022
What a kind review! Not sure I deserve such kind words, but truly appreciate them! Tim and I work hard to make our rentals home away from homes, and it is wonderful when our efforts shine. Come back and visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Attention to Details

We knew we had chosen the perfect spot for our stay with all the attention to details. It started way before we entered the property with Linda's prompt responses to questions I asked. Next were the detailed directions that were easy to follow. It continued when we arrived to find breakfast food to get us started the next morning and items in the bathroom that we might have forgotten. We met Linda the third morning we were here. She wanted to know what else we needed, including ideas of activities, directions, anything in the Treehouse. Her primary goal was to assist us in having the best vacation! The location is perfect with quick access to many of the local towns. It is clean, comfy, and roomy. It felt like home to us. The final attention to detail was on the morning we left. It was Valentine's Day. We found a special treat on our car. Tim and Linda didn't miss any opportunity to make this one special vacation! We would not hesitate to rent from them again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review! It was a pleasure having you both and we enjoyed the laughter in the evenings. Hope to you guys next winter! (or Spring, or Summer, or Fall)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

EVERTYTHING was exceptional. My husband and I were amazed by the beautiful nature, biking opportunities, and peacefulness the Down Under had to offer. Linda and Tim were so easy to work with and super responsive to our needs. Whether it was information about local attractions/dining or help with the ethernet cable, Linda and Tim were easy to communicate with and so helpful. My husband was working remotely and had no issues with the internet. The beautiful touches in the Down Under were just as pictured. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean and new, kitchen was small but had a newer refrigerator/freezer and everything we needed to make meals. The outdoor porch was a true highlight for us! We ate meals, played board games and just sat in nature and relaxed often. There is even a grapefruit tree which Linda said we could pick from if we wanted. The grapefruits are delicious! There were breakfast items when we arrived and an attached garage with a newer washer and dryer that I used often. We also stored our bikes in the garage and used the Withlacoochee trail nearly daily (we so miss that trail!!!). We are from Wisconsin and had a fabulous outdoor experience and really nice weather for Feb and March in Florida...the cherry on top:-) We loved the Down Under and are hoping to return. Thank you Linda and Tim.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2023
Carrie and Todd, we really enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you guys next year, bring your road bikes next time! Hope the weather up north is improving and you guys have a great summer. Until next time... :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Wohnung inmitten der Natur

Wir hatten achtzehn wunderschöne Tage, Natur pur und idyllische Entspannung in einer sehr schönen und gut ausgestatteten Wohnung. Trotzdem ist man innerhalb einer Meile mitten in der Zivilisation und hat alle Läden die man braucht. Die Besitzer sind ganz liebe Menschen und wir sind froh dieses Objekt gemietet haben,was wir jederzeit wieder tun würden. Vielen Dank Linda und Tim
Stayed 18 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Linda Stevenson

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Tim and I would love to welcome you to our bit of paradise. We so enjoy living in our area, kayaking, camping, cycling, sailing, everything outside!

Why they chose this property

Why this property? Because it just does not get any better if you are looking for a natural setting.

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