🏖️ Welcome to Hernando Hideaway, your luxurious three-story waterfront retreat in beautiful Hernando Beach! 🌊 Recently renovated, this stunning oasis offers direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and is perfectly designed for families and boating enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable escape.
☕ Start your day with coffee on one of the expansive decks, watching the water come to life. Spend your afternoons relaxing in the heated saltwater pool 🏊♂️, enclosed within a screened lanai for year-round comfort. As evening approaches, unwind in the hammock 💤 on the third-floor balcony and witness breathtaking sunset views over the water. 🌅
🗝️ Key Features & Amenities:
- Outdoor Living: Heated saltwater pool (screened), private 45-foot dock 🛥️ for multiple boats, fire pit 🔥 with swings, outdoor bar 🍹, Blackstone griddle, a variety of yard games including axe throwing 🎯, corn hole, giant jenga and connect 4, 🎣 fishing poles, kayaks 🚣♀️, and bikes 🚲.
- Indoor Entertainment: Vibrant game room 🎮 featuring aversatile 10-in-1 game table. Offering Hockey, Foosball, Pool, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Chess, Checkers, Bowling, and Backgammon. Upstairs find an arcade machine 🕹️, board games, and Nintendo Switch 🎉.
- Work & Connectivity: Dedicated workspace 🖥️ and high-speed Wi-Fi (600+ Mbps) 📶.
- Kitchen: Fully equipped chef’s kitchen 👩🍳 perfect for preparing family meals. Featuring Keurig K-Duo hot & iced single serve and carafe coffee maker ☕, and French press.
- Family-Friendly: We provide a crib 👶, infant bath 🛁, high chair, changing pad, baby monitors 📻, life jackets, pool safety fence, and safety gates for a safe and comfortable stay for your little ones.
- Exercise Equipment: Yoga mats with blocks 🧘♂️, adjustable kettlebell, resistance bands 💪, medicine ball, and dumbbells (2-5 lbs).
-Essential Beach Gear 🏖️☀️: sunblock, pool/beach towels, four beach chairs, a beach wagon, a beach umbrella, beach toys, and a cooler.
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements:
- Primary Suite (3rd Floor): King bed with an ensuite bathroom 🛁 and private balcony.
- Bedroom 2 (3rd Floor): Queen bed.
- Bedroom 3 (3rd Floor): Twin-over-full bunk bed.
- Guest Bedroom 4 (2nd Floor): Queen bed with an ensuite half bath.
🚿 Bathrooms:
- Master Bathroom (3rd Floor): Features a modern standing shower.
- Second Bathroom (3rd Floor): Combination shower and tub for relaxation.
- Third Bathroom (2nd Floor): Convenient half bath in Bedroom #4.
- Fourth Bathroom (2nd Floor): Additional half bath near dining area.
- Fifth Bathroom (Ground Level): Full bathroom with standing shower conveniently located near the pool area. 🏊♀️
🏞️ About the Area
The breathtaking turquoise waters of Hernando Beach feature clear sandbars, making them a popular destination for fishing, scalloping, and scuba diving. This charming small town is home to local restaurants that serve delectable, fresh seafood, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for visitors. 🦞🦀🦐🤤
🌊 Nearby Attractions & 🏖️ Beaches
- 🏖️ Rogers Park: 7 minutes
Man-made beach alongside the pristine waters of the Weeki Wachee River.
- 🏖️ SunWest Park: 17 minutes
Features an inflatable obstacle course for endless fun!
- 🏖️ Pine Island: 19 minutes
A beautiful destination perfect for relaxation and sunbathing.
- 🏖️ Hudson Beach: 20 minutes
Enjoy stunning sunsets and calm waters, ideal for family outings.
- 🚣 Weeki Wachee Springs: 13 minutes
Renowned for its mermaid shows 🧜♀️ and breathtaking crystal-clear springs.
- 🌊 Buccaneer Bay: 13 minutes
A family-friendly water park offering slides and swimming fun.
🌊 Crystal River & Manatees
Crystal River, just 20 minutes away, is famed as the “Manatee Capital of the World.” From November to April, visitors can swim with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Kayaking through the serene waters offers a chance to observe diverse wildlife. It's a perfect spot for both adventure and relaxation!
- 🌳 Robert K Rees Park: 34 minutes
A lovely park featuring picnic areas and a scenic beach.
- 🏝️ Honeymoon Island: 57 minutes
A picturesque beach known for its white sands and vibrant seashells. Perfect for a day of sunbathing and wildlife viewing.
- 🌅 Fort Island Beach: 1 hr 4 minutes
A tranquil beach with a long fishing pier, ideal for relaxing and sunset views.
- 🌞 Fred Howard Park: 53 minutes
Offers a sandy beach and recreational activities surrounded by nature.
- 🌴 Fort De Soto: 1 hr 23 minutes
A beautiful park with pristine beaches and historic landmarks, perfect for camping and kayaking.
- 🌊 Clearwater Beach: 1 hour
Famous for its soft white sands and vibrant atmosphere, making it great for watersports and nightlife.
- 🏖️ St Pete Beach: 1 hour 14 minutes
Renowned for its stunning coastline and lively beach bars, perfect for a fun day out
🎢 Busch Gardens & Tampa Bay Sports Venues
Located 90 minutes away, Busch Gardens and Tampa Bay sports venues.
🏰 Disney
Just under a 2-hour drive away
Other things to note:
Accessibility: Please be aware that the home is elevated on stilts and requires stair access to enter and navigate between floors. There is no elevator, and the property is not handicap accessible.
Security: For your safety and protection, the property is equipped with exterior security cameras (monitoring the front driveway, right side entrance, and back dock) and a doorbell camera. There are also noise level monitors inside that detect decibel levels only and do not record audio.
Safety: The home is equipped with smoke detectors that include carbon monoxide monitors, six fire extinguishers, fire blankets, escape ladders, and a monitored alarm system. The property has passed Breezeway's home safety review (Certificate #15717).
Booking Requirement: For the safety and security of our guests and property, you will be asked to acknowledge our standard rental agreement, provide a copy of a photo ID and a bunk bed waiver through the booking platform's messaging system after your reservation is confirmed, within 72 hours of booking. If guests do not complete the rental agreement, host reserves the right to cancel the reservation without penalty and the cancellation policy will still apply.
Pool Heat : We do not charge for pool heat, and the pool heater is currently set to 85 degrees. The heater operates in conjunction with the pool equipment, which is scheduled to run approximately 12 hours a day. During colder months, it may take longer for the pool to reach the desired temperature. Additionally, due to the design of pool heaters, they may not achieve the set temperature if outdoor temperatures drop into the 50s or lower.
WIFI: All guests will be asked to enter email and phone number in order to access the free WiFi at this location. Contact confirmation is optional. In accordance with booking platform policy, we use apps to facilitate our guest experience and these apps may request contact information before, during, and after your confirmed stay.