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River Garden Waterfront Retreat - Fishing - Scalloping

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A paved pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and trees with hanging moss.
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A house surrounded by lush greenery and a stone path leading to the entrance.
A residential property with a paved driveway, surrounded by mature trees and various plants.
A concrete pathway leading to a small bridge over a water feature, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Homosassa, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverhaven Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Monkey Island
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Piano Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Third Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Full bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Homosassa

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Old Homosassa, a neighbourhood in Homosassa. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverhaven Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Kayaking, water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Riverhaven Marina - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Monkey Island - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Michael Anthony's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Garden Waterfront Retreat - Fishing - Scalloping pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at River Garden Waterfront Retreat - Fishing - Scalloping?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Garden Waterfront Retreat - Fishing - Scalloping?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Garden Waterfront Retreat - Fishing - Scalloping?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Garden Waterfront Retreat - Fishing - Scalloping located?

Located in Old Homosassa, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Tiger Tail Island and within 3 miles (5 km) of Monkey Island and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great home - well appointed, good location, plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay tremendously

We had a wonderful time here. The house is in great shape with everything we needed to enjoy our time there. We look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit

Amazing pad. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

What a wonderful property for our family! So far, it’s the best we’ve experienced in the area. The house & gardens are gorgeous & the location couldn’t be better. We definitely plan on returning next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect water fromt location

Great property with lots of room. Clean and well maintained!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical home

River Garden was an excellent property with magical grounds. Beautiful location and very well appointed home. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Property on the Water, Beautiful View

Very nice updated house with beautiful landscaping on the water. Very comfortable with all the amenities we could ever need. Short drive to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second Stay but not the last!

This is our second time staying here. We LOVE this house, especially the quiet, peaceful location! My husband’s fishing guide comes right to the dock. It’s perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day 202;

Gorgeous, relaxing property with ample dock space convenient to the boat ramp. The Homosassa River is a short ride away and the springs are beautiful. There is a great restaurant scene on the river. Bring your boat and enjoy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and one of a kind landscaping

Beautiful place with great access to the springs and scalloping grounds. We fit 2/25’ boats at the dock with no problems. Plenty of room.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Lovely

The River Garden is beautiful. The house is spacious and comfortable, but the gardens and outdoor spaces are truly splendid! We loved being surrounded by all of the plants and trees with the water right there. And the brickwork was a nostalgic and unique addition! Access to the kayaks was a huge plus as well! We loved it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

This house was perfect for our families. The house met every expectation and more. The house was very clean at check in. It had plenty of space for 2 families. Loved the outdoor area as well. Loved that they have kayaks there to use and an ice machine for packing coolers for a day out on the water. Definitely would stay here again and we are already looking at dates for next year to come back. This house is worth the price!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini Paradise home away from home

The property was absolutely beautiful inside and out. We loved the landscape and "tropical paradise" feel of the outdoor area. Inside was gorgeous with windows all around to bring in the light and nature. The house had everything we needed and then some. Don't miss this one... it's a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was amazing

I normally don’t write reviews but this one deserves it. The host was amazing from start to finish. The location was perfect. Boat ramp was on the next street over. Plenty of room for boats to dock. The outside of the house was magical from the brick to the plants was beautiful. The inside of the house was great plenty of room to sleep, hangout would definitely be back. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Madison's 15th Birthday Weekend

Words are not enough to describe the beauty of this property. The pics are fantastic but the actual property is breath taking. We brought our boat and left it at the dock but the boat ramp was super close too. It was our first time so we have to get used to the tides and skinny waters but we can not wait to come back and stay here. Dani was great with communication! Thank you for sharing this property and helping us make lasting memories for us all
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Florida’s Gem!!

We had a great time at this property!! It had plenty of room for the 8 of us - two couples and 4 kids with the occasional grand parent visit!! We loved using the kayaks daily and I’m very glad I brought my SUP board because that was super fun as well. We utilized the crab traps as well - the kids had a blast with this!! We also went to town and bought stuff for fishing and had a good time trying our hands at that as well! Sunsets were never disappointing nor were the outdoor shower experiences! Great outdoor kitchen as well! Thank you for a great location that made our stay memorable beyond all things!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas and Family

Communication between Dani and me was great. She was very quick to respond to my inquiries. This spot is a gem; great location, and beautiful grounds, and is very comfortable and relaxing. We took advantage of the kayaks a couple of times. The weather was rather cool so we had a couple of fires in the outdoor fireplace. We visited the Homosassa Springs State Park. There were over 400 manatees in the spring. Overall it is a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Birthday Weekend

The property is lovely and much nicer than the pictures reflect. The layout is a little funky but there was plenty of room and very clean. The only thing that I did not like is the early check out (10 AM). A word of caution is that the location is more for boats that can go in very shallow water so we did have some issues with navigating the area for the time of year we visited. I heard summer months the water is deeper. The property is perfect for kayaking thought and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and very clean. The kitchen was stocked very well. The view was just Amazing. The Host was very accommodating, and I did not have any issues checking in or checking out. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, updated, with boat dock and a block from boat ramp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, you can tell the owners put some love into this place. Convenient and beautiful spot for scalloping or just enjoying Homosassa and the river. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
This home is the kind you return to year after year. My husband and I were looking for a place within a two drive from home, that was on the water, and would allow us to relax, unwind, and recharge. This place delivered and then some! Below are the highlights. The cleanest rental home we have EVER stayed at. Plenty of inviting and beautiful outdoor spaces.Plenty of room to spread out indoors too. Boat ramp one block away. Literally!Boat dock was perfect for our 15 foot airboat.Plenty of room to park our big truck and trailer.Located in a quiet residential neighborhood.Close to all the places we love to visit in Homosassa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hanging with the SIBS

Overall experience was awesome, from the property itself , the property manager, location, etc. Will vacation at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Relaxing Stay

We were gathered for a cousin reunion and everyone enjoyed our stay. There were plenty of spots both indoors and outside to gather and talk, play games, and eat. Very nice views of the river and garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More Than We Expected!

Our family (seven of us) ranged in age from 23 to 79. We were all in awe of the house and the property! We stayed 5 nights and each day we saw something new from the landscaping to the wildlife on the property and on the water. The house was way bigger than we expected and had everything we needed. The property itself was way bigger than expected too and both inside and out super clean. We caught fish off the dock, saw manatee, otters and beautiful birds! We brought our skiff and tied up to the doc and ran out to the Gulf twice. Gotta be careful, the water is shallow, but no problem for our bottoms boat! The house is super close to all the great eating spots in Old Homosassa, but still far enough away to really slow down and feel like your miles away from anything fast. We loved our whole visit and are already planning another trip for all of us again to definitely stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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