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Paradise on the Bayou

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Pool
Interior
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Richey, FL
  • Place, Gill Dawg Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, SunCruz Port Richey Casino
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Clearwater Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Game room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

King room

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen room with bathroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Queen bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Paradise on the Bayou

NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON! Welcome to Paradise on the Bayou.
Located in the heart of Port Richey, surrounded by waterfront dining,live music, shopping, boating, kayaking, fishing and of course sunshine! Property includes use of private dock, and unrestricted Gulf access. Enjoy your vacation under the tiki hut or by the private pool. Family and pet friendly.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$100 pet fee per stay.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the property, Bouey ring is for emergency only and is not a water toy.

Property owner is held harmless for bunk bed use. Use at own risk.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3443546vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Port Richey

Located in Port Richey, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Safford House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park and James E. Grey Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Lane Glo Bowling. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Port Richey, FL

What's nearby

  • Gill Dawg Marina - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • SunCruz Port Richey Casino - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Green Key Beach - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 54 min drive - 57.8 km
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 54 min drive - 57.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Subs & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey River Sports Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise on the Bayou have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Paradise on the Bayou pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Paradise on the Bayou?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on the Bayou?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on the Bayou?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on the Bayou located?

This family-friendly Port Richey holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gill Dawg Marina and SunCruz Port Richey Casino. Gulf View Square and Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing place! Close to family too!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything we needed and is in great condition as is the back yard with it’s comfortable tiki hut and lovely view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy I.

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

Great House

This was an awesome place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernd C.

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

amazing location

very nice place to stay. very clean. nice views on the lake.pool was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and was perfectly described in the listing. Chelsea was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend staying here. We all loved playing pinball, sitting by the fire and relaxing in the pool. Didn’t feel crowded in the least.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avishek D.

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

Great house, Amazing waterside backyard space

We enjoyed our stay here… spent most of our time in the amazing backyard… it was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Great long weekend!

Great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Great house for families

The home was clean and well appointed. We had everything we needed for our stay. I would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walked in to a super clean, contemporary and light space, so welcoming. Everything in the space catered to our group…awesome kitchen (central to space), brand new bathrooms, and of course the outdoor area that when we opened the door, all we saw was pol and ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Beautiful view

Our kids loved the playroom with arcade games and foosball table!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

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

Perfect getaway

A wonderful waterfront home with a beautiful backyard. Easy to check in and out. Nice fenced yard that was perfect for our dogs. Hope to stay again during warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

One month getaway

Great location on a nice home. February was below average temperatures but the golf courses were warm.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Beautiful Bayou!

From beginning to end Chelsea provided extraordinary service. We brought our boat and she went above and beyond to provide a hose for us to wash it down in the water! From having extra board games for us to play including games for the kids to having extra appliances throughout the house. She answered our phone calls without hesitation. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great Place to Stay.

We had an awesome time on our vacation at the house. Perfect place to tie up your boat and leave it in the water. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived. Chelsea stayed in communications with us the whole time we were there if we had questions or anything else we need. Thanks for letting us enjoy your home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Great for families!

The amenities here are plentiful! Outdoor areas are as described and the view is gorgeous. The host even provided a gas grill to make cooking family meals a snap. Lots of sleeping room, top if the line appliances in the open concept kitchen, and a game room with a pinball machine, foosball table, and video arcade game made they stay comfortable for our family. Chelsea was a generous host and happy to help us in any way.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dariela G.

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

Beautiful home

We had the best time here with family and friends. We celebrated our daughter's birthday and chelsea left a peesent for her 💙 i thought that was very sweet and thoughtful. Definitely recommend if your looking to have an amazing and relaxing time. Beautiful home and beautiful vew.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Relaxing Getaway on the water

Our stay was fabulous, the place has a great common area inside and outside for a large group to enjoy, the game room is wonderful for kids. Boaters will love it, as easy to get out to the channel from their dock, and coming home to the pool afterwards was great. Being a new VRBO rental, a few things were needed and Chelsea went above and beyond to address those items. The kids already have said they want to come back next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil F.

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

Cool weather

Overall the house was great and worked great with our families needs. However, due to the cool weather during our stay the fact that the pool wasn’t working the whole week didn’t have as great of an impact. Hopefully they get the pool fixed as it’s one reason why we choose this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward G.

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

Family gathering

First of all Chelsea is great. She is very responsive and made sure that we were taken care of. The house and property are very nice and we enjoyed relaxing in the back watching pelicans and porpoises fishing. The house is furnished nicely but the bedrooms lack lamps on both sides of the beds and there is no place to hang towels...minor complaints. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

kim j.

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

Family vaca

The house had plenty of room and yard was nice. There was no propane in the grill, which we are informed we had to fill. My son-in-law did several repairs which the lady came and paid him for which was very nice. Street was nice and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine S.

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

Excellent Family Gathering

My brothers and our families came to celebrate our fathers 90th birthday. The property was perfect as it was near our parents place in Sand Pebble Point. The "game room" was great for the kids. We got to enjoy the large fire pit and beautiful sunsets. And having 3 bathrooms really worked. The only thing that didn't work was the condition of the pool, but the owner said that was being taken care of for future use. We would very likely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather F.

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

Inexperienced renter

The property is beautiful but, when we arrived, she messaged us that the previous renters had bleached all the towels and she was having some delivered that evening. Been in a later conversation, she admitted that she had never rented the home to anyone prior. So she lied to us. She gave us permission to bring three dogs, and then kept part of our security deposit because of hair on the bed and hair on the floor that she had to sweep up. When people have said no dogs on furniture I’ve already brought my own sheets to keep the hair off. She never asked that. There were three pee’s on her vinyl plank floor that we missed. As it is vinyl plank flooring that should not have damaged the floor. Also sent me a picture of dried grass claiming it was poop in the back yard. If you travel with dogs I would suggest skipping over this house. Also the main shower has no hot water. I tried twice and let it run for 30 mins. No hot water came out. We’re tried it with both directions.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and location will book again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Chelsea

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Hi! My name is Chelsea, I am from Michigan and have been a Florida resident for almost 15 years. I enjoy entertaining, and meeting new people. While managing vacation properties is not my everyday profession, I do my very best to make sure I go above and beyond to provide the best experience and value for your family’s visit. I hope you choose Paradise on the Bayou for your family vacation.

Why they chose this property

There are so many reasons to choose Paradise of the Bayou, and I would like to point out just a few. Being a mother myself, safety is my number one factor when planning any trip. Port Richey is a small city, limits being roughly only 2 square miles. That is amazing because we have our own police station and fire station with response times being less than 4 minutes. The second reason to choose Paradise on the Bayou is location. This property is on one of the best lots in the city, having a large yard directly on the bayou, and it does not matter if it is low or high tide you can get your boat out to the Gulf of Mexico. Those properties on the canals can’t give you that. Finally, this home is gorgeous. Custom kitchen, open flood plan, all new appliances and 2 master suits. Property was fully renovated in 2021.

What makes this property unique

Paradise on the Bayou is truly a place you can choose to relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature or plan your days kayaking, shopping and exploring what the are has to offer.

Languages:

English

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