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Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Let's Live Canal Cottage in Old Homosassa, a cozy retreat located on a canal off the Homosassa River with nearby gulf access. Enjoy kayaking or bring your small boat and store it at our dock, then explore The Shed at McRae’s, The Freezer, and Monkey Island just minutes away on foot.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes

Welcome to Let’s Live Canal Cottage in Old Homosassa!
Our three bedroom, two bath cottage is located on a canal off of the Homosassa River, with nearby gulf access. Bring your small boat or golf cart to enjoy the area.
There is a boat ramp at McRaes’s down the road and your small boat can be stored at our dock. Culvert access to the Homosassa River. This property also includes use of five kayaks and two bicycles.
Get in your kayak and go to dinner!
We are just minutes away on a beautiful walk to The Shed at McRae’s, The Freezer, The Monkey Bar and Monkey Island.
There are so many activities that are so easily accessible from this property.
Come enjoy the manatees and everything the nature cost has to offer! Enjoy this little slice of heaven!

**Guests must agree to a waiver upon booking for use of the dock, kayaks, and canal as requested by our homeowner's insurance. We are required to have a waiver for use of water and water related activities to maintain coverage. Waiver is available under "rental agreement" tab in this listing.

Optional pull out bed guests (in master) available for small extra fee of $10. Please let us know upon booking if this will be needed as this bed is not prepared prior to all check ins and extra linens are not provided with stay.

Dishonesty regarding the number of guests that will be staying on the property will not be tolerated. ESPECIALLY if the number of guests exceeds the capacity limits that are set for the house. These limits are set for a reason. We do not provide air mattresses for extra bedding as the number of beds already in the house are ample for the guest capacity. Thank you.

🛥️Docking at our cottage: One vessel can be docked in the back of our home at a maximum of 15 feet. We are located beyond a height restricted tube/culvert, therefore vessels with center consoles, fixed canopies, and towers cannot pass through the culvert to dock at the property. Experienced boaters who are familiar with their vessel and tides may fit a pontoon through the culvert, however, we are ideally set up for docking a fishing skiff. We are located two minutes from two boat ramps and ample daily parking if our dock cannot accommodate your vessel.
*Please contact me about the size of your boat that you plan to dock before you book! Let’s make sure it fits and can access the river through the culvert!

We are also a pet free property!

Please note that scallop season is a very busy time at the cottage as well as in the area. We often host parties of six at the cottage and are generally fully booked from early July through August. We work diligently to try to accommodate early check in requests, but also always want to make sure the house is ideal for our next check in and our guests are happy. Early check ins and late departures for especially larger groups during this time are more difficult to accommodate. Thank you for understanding!


Please keep your party to registered guests only on the property. We do not allow extended visits and events/parties with guests who are not staying on the property. Please understand that this is an insurance liability. We also like to keep our amazing neighbors happy 😃 *Dishonesty regarding pets and smoking inside the home is not permitted. A $250 fee will be incurred for additional cleaning expenses. Please read full description of our property before booking.

We would love to reiterate that our family absolutely loves our guests. We enjoy sharing our vacation home with others and are so happy when our guests enjoy it as much as we do. We are a smaller cottage in a quiet neighbor and not a large palace. The description of our home is very accurate with bed sizes, pictures of each room, and we are very clear about guest capacity limits as we do not want our guests to be uncomfortable during their stay. There are larger homes in the area that do fit larger parties. We, however, enjoy the comfort of our cozy cottage.
While you are staying at our property, we want you all to be comfortable and have an enjoyable time. As your host, I do give our guests every opportunity for something to be addressed or rectified during your stay; whether that be number or towels or more blankets, we are happy to help you! Please before reviewing give us the opportunity to provide you with what you may need. It is important to us, but we cannot fix an issue that we are unaware of. We are people too and understand everyone’s needs may be different.
Thank you so much!
Kindly,
The Rost Family

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We appreciate you adhering to our house rules. Our home sleeps a MAXIMUM of 6 adult guests. We cannot accommodate any more than six guests.
Our home is suitable for a maximum of 6 adult guests. Due to keeping our home clean and sanitary for future guests, please DO NOT use couches as beds.
Our home is on a very small and quiet side street with no on street parking. There is enough room for two vehicles and one boat with trailer.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not 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 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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Homosassa, this cottage is on the waterfront. Riverhaven Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park.
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Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 26 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 47 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum. Tiger Tail Island and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Charming Waterfront Canal Home in beautiful Old Homosassa! 5 Kayaks, Dock, Bikes Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Y.

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

Great house

Loved the home, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

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

Great vacation getaway

Stayed 3 nights with 2 friends, home was clean and very cozy, had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, the owner Shannon was awesome, area had lots to do a great restaurants. Very relaxing scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Quiet/Cozy

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as described and more. Neighborhood was quiet and relaxing. We will definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying here. Lovely cottage. Very clean and organized with everything you could need. It is very close proximity to local restaurants and the river/ marina. We enjoyed having the bicycles and kayaks available to use.We felt completely at home. Shannon was an awesome host and very easy and pleasant to communicate with.I would definitely recommend this place and would come back again next time we visit Homosassa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was amazing and the owner very easy to get in touch with. She was very helpful and friendly. The cute little house had everything we needed and more! I would like to go back next year! The weather was perfect this trip! I will use Vrbo again, this was my first time.
Front yard
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

Truly a Home Away From Home

Our second stay at the property since we loved it so much, this time for our wedding in the area! Shannon was beyond accommodating and the home is always so beautifullt decorated. It gave my new spouse and I such comfort being able to stay at this cozy cottage. Can't recommend enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Wonderful!

This was our second stay and had a great time. The canal location provides easy access to the river and the home is the perfect getaway. Thank you our host, Shannon and the Rost family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet Fun Getaway

House looks just like the photos. It’s on a quiet back street that very peaceful. Owners were very easy to deal with and communication was great. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

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

A night away

I took my mother and brother for a short get away to relax and have some fun. We had the best time the property was amazing very clean the neighbors were friendly we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Nice family stay

Owners were very accommodating, and very easy to reach and communicate with . House was very clean close to the attractions we were coming to see. I’m also glad they had a box fan at the property so we did not have to bring ours.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Calice/Miller trip

The house was great and everything as described. The plus for us was the kayaks and bikes. We used both to travel around and eat. The host was excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

This property is wonderful, everything is self-explanatory and helpful booklet is on counter for you. Wonderfully decorated and comfortable. Owners have thought of everything to make your stay great and respond to you promptly with any questions while you are there!! Loved the area and enjoyed the kayaks. Old Mill Tavern & The Freezer are great places to eat!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S., North Creek, NY

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

Quaint Cottage in the Heart of it All

This cottage has everything you need for a nice stay in Homassassa! Communication was seemless with the owner. The location is ideal & close to everything, but you feel like you are away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

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

Wonderful stay!

Do not hesitate to book this home! We rented this home for Easter weekend, and had a wonderful stay. The home was immaculate. It is so nicely decorated as well and had absolutely everything we needed. Host Shannon was so good about communicating and check-in was seamless. The home is in very close walking distance to the water and several restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Overnight with family

Very clean, comfy cottage right on the canal. We weren’t there long but we’re able to take a kayak out to explore for a couple hours. Owner very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Southern charm!

Our family loved our stay at your this home. WOW! Someone put lots of forethought supplying so many things for the staying travelers! We never wanted for anything here with EXTRA supplies and the house was so clean...beds soooo comfortable. We bood a fishing charter with Captain Duane Tibbets in Homassa Springs and caught great fish that he fileted for us to cook and he was an excellent boat captain. The small canal in the backyard was so enjoyabled to look at on the porch or from inside dining room. The host was amazing and so friendly! Centrally located home to many fun places to go and so close to the marina! We would definitely LOVE to come back again!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sug N.

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

Beautiful!

Cozy home in excellent location in Old Homosassa. Super clean and well stocked. Especially enjoyed the light show on the front yard oak tree! Spent a lot of time at porch bar watching mullet jumping and heron wading. Went to the Homosassa Wildlife State Park, ate at the Freezer and took a river ride on the Island Girl Cruise… highly recommend all. We had a wonderful time! Hope y’all can keep this beautiful place a secret ❣️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Perfect getaway

We had such an amazing time staying at your canal house. It was decorated so beautifully. We stayed around Easter and it was just perfect.The Easter basket and plastic eggs that was left for us was so sweet and the egg hunt that was already set up tor us was the cherry on top. The house itself was very well maintained. Very clean and the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on. The kitchen and bathrooms were very stocked with everything you might need. The kayaks and bikes were an added bonus and was used a lot while we was there. Communication with the owners was very easy and they were so sweet snd helpful. Over all we LOVED this house and cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri O.

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

Amazing month in a perfect home

My husband and I stayed for a month in this beautiful home away from home. We had high hopes, having driven by the property while visiting Homosassa last year, and it was even better than we imagined. Location, location, location! The house is in the perfect spot in Old Homosassa, walking distance to favorites (Florida Cracker Kitchen, the Freezer, the Shed/McCrae's) and right on a canal leading you to the all the wonderful highlights of the Homosassa River. Such a treat to be able to walk to lunch, dinner, a drink, music. The wonderful surprise was the wildlife in the backyard of this house -- daily visits by great blue heron and great egret. And a manatee swam up the seawall, nibbling awhile, raising its head. It was an amazing experience! Shannon was the perfect host! So responsive, and so welcoming. The TLC was evident everywhere in the home, and we loved our stay. We cannot wait to return next year! The house is comfortable and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable. Easy walk to several restaurants, boat ramp and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

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

Great canal cottage

Property was well taken care of. Loved the old Florida feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Perfect weekend

Our host was most helpful & we enjoyed our time there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

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

Enjoyable

Stay was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Girls' Birthday Getaway

This well-established waterfront neighborhood was very peaceful and pleasant during our brief visit. Our family had a delightful time here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022