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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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homossassa, FL
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
    11 min walk
  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum
    14 min walk
  • Tiger Tail Island
    6 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum. .This vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Tiger Tail Island and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.

What's nearby

  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • 7 Sisters Springs - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 19 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sugarmill Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Canal home, dock, EV Charger, Kayak & Golf Cart!

Ahead By A Century: Your Perfect Homosassa Getaway Awaits!

Family-friendly home in a gated community with all the bells and whistles. Boat ramp, dock, trailer parking, commercial ice machine, golf cart, kayak, EV charger, large gas grill, and more! You won't want to leave the house, but if you do, we're only a few minutes from Homosassa's must-see attractions, from our beloved manatees in the springs to local favorites like The Freezer, Crumps, and Florida Cracker.

When you drive through the oversized white gates to our community, you'll be just a short minute from launching your boat into the water and docking it behind our house. Ahead By A Century is located on one of the best deep water canals, with quick access to the Homosassa River and only 5 minutes away from some of the area's top destinations or a mere 30 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.

Kayaking, fishing, and wildlife watching are just some of the many outdoor activities available. Watch the mermaids perform at Weeki Wachee or explore the beautiful Crystal River and Homosassa Springhead, home to manatees. For scuba enthusiasts, there's also great scuba diving in the area, with amazing grouper, snapper, cobia, hogfish, and more waiting to be discovered.

If you're looking for a break from the outdoors, you'll find plenty of delicious dining options nearby. Uber Eats, and Door Dash deliver to the area, and some of the best restaurants are just around the corner. Across the street from our favorite restaurant, Nautitime, is just a 10-minute walk from our door. Enjoy dishes like their famous peel-and-eat shrimp or wings. You'll also find world-famous Monkey Island and other popular spots like MacRaes's, The Freezer, and Florida Cracker Kitchen just 1.5 miles away.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY:

This 2150 sq ft home is the perfect base for your Homosassa adventure. With a boat ramp just 100 yards away and an oversized dock, you'll have everything you need for a great fishing trip. And you won't have to worry about making daily ice runs, as there's a commercial ice machine in the garage for your convenience. On-site trailer parking is available, and with a two-car garage and long driveway, parking won't be a problem.

ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Every three spacious bedrooms feature a king bed, ample closet space, and a USB lamp for convenience. The master bedroom has a large ensuite bath with a tub and steam shower, and there's a full bath (shower/tub combo) with two sinks on the main floor. Additionally, a half bath on the main level is also available. The main floor also has a queen sleeper sofa and two twin sleeper club chairs, ensuring plenty of room for your family to spread out and relax. Smart TVs can be found in the master bedroom and main living room, and there's a full-sized washer and dryer on the main level.

Outside, you'll find three different patios, including a spacious balcony off the master bedroom. Fire up the new natural gas Weber grill to cook your daily catch, or enjoy your morning coffee on the deck overlooking the deep water canal. With everything you need for a fantastic Homosassa experience, you'll find yourself Ahead By A Century in this beautiful riverfront home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Catherine E Ratcliffe

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping inside the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,150 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We welcome children but there is NO childproofing.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Canal home, dock, EV Charger, Kayak & Golf Cart! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Fantastic experience staying here. The place was very clean, great value. Golf cart ride to some great local places to eat as well. 5/5 would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for Family & Friends
Great location and lovely home. Centrally located, with super access to all the towns little gems. Will definitly be returning to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We had a wonderful time! House was amazing! Would definitely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homosassa
This rental was the best stocked I’ve ever stayed at! Coffee, laundry, paper products, kitchen bags…. Awesome! We had a glitch with the ice maker but had a prompt response on how to deal with it. The beds were comfortable. The home was clean and the kitchen had everything you could ask for. The golf cart was great for local travel. The boat launch was close. Thank you Catherine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for scalloping
We stayed here for the start of scallop season. We have a 28' boat and I will say that's likely the max size you want to bring; we were sticking out the back of the slip but not so much other boats couldn't navigate around. That and the neighborhood / ramp would make it hard if your boat was larger. The house was well equipped, spacious, clean, with several modern amenities (electric curtains, steam shower, ice machine). Overall 10/10 would rebook (and probably will!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
This place was beautiful, great location, fully stocked, golf cart, boat dock. It was perfect for a weekend getaway!! Definitely recommend and will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Center Hill, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
The house was great! Spacious enough for all eight of us! Kitchen well stocked. Boat slip and canal was convenient and easy to navigate. The golf cart and kayak added to the fun. Catherine was great, checking on us by text to see if all was well or if we needed anything. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
The house, amenities, and location were excellent! The house was clean and the community of neighbors was quiet. I will plan on staying here again the next time I'm in Homosassa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
We have had the opportunity to stay in many short-term rentals; some good, some not so good. This home is hands down one of the nicest we have had the pleasure of renting. Perfect location on a canal just a few hundred feet from the main river and maybe a 10-minute ride to the springs to the left, and a 20-minute ride to the Gulf to the right. Also, just a few minutes from several nice restaurants on the river. I loved that this home was located in a nice, gated community and that a 6-person golf cart was included with the stay. We chose to use that to get to the local eateries. This home was very clean and well stocked. There were so many small touches such as shampoo, conditioner and body wash in both bathrooms, a well-stocked and supplied kitchen, and indoor and outdoor games. The bedroom we used was the first one on the left after you get to the top of the stairs and let me tell you, I slept so well in that bed! The owner manages the rental, and she is excellent about communicating all of the Infromation you will need for your stay. I would rate this one 10/10 and am looking ar re-booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
Property was under light construction, didn't impede on our weekend at all!! Home was beautiful and so many touches of home! The owners were always available for questions or directions as needed. Boat ramp is convenient and the slip is super accessible. Location is excellent. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial weekend
This house was in a perfect location very nicely decorated and was perfect for 6 people . I loved the king beds in each room. They provided all the amenities you could need. The best part was the golf cart to use. It made it so convenient to get to the local places. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia I., dothan al

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
WOW was our first impression. Our stay was perfect. We felt safe and at home. Truly a lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
We had a great time. We couldn’t have asked for a better trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Intimate Wedding Stay
What a Wonderful Place to Stay! As we prepared for our intimate wedding ceremony in Homosassa!!! The accommodations were very comfortable and everything that we needed was there! One of my favorite amenities there is the Mr. Mister in the bathroom shower! I felt like I had my own private spa before the wedding. We had fun on the golf cart that was provided! The full length mirror was perfect to see all angles of my dress! I made a smoothie for breakfast and we grilled steaks one night. The kitchen was well stocked. And, yes, there was a Keurig coffee maker. I wished we would have had time to bring our boat as you can dock it at slip #12. There is room for the boat trailer too! Even though we will have our own place soon in Homosassa, we will definitely stay here again until our house is built!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

dianna o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location
We loved everything about house. The house has everything you could possibly need. The pool was nice and the golf cart was awesome. The boat ramp was a big plus for us. We can not wait to come back. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Perfect place for boating life. Large place to stay with many extra’s. I would recommend to my friends!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star House
Ice Crest in garage to fill coolers. Keurig in master bedroom so you dont have to sneak passed guest sleeping on pull out couch. Master also has its own balcony and a steam shower. Everything was topnotch!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My birthday weekend
Everything about this property was great! Location was close to local restaurants, the included golf cart made for easy parking. We were able to launch our boat right there! House was very comfortable, had everything you would need. I was very impressed. Check in was easy, house was clean, host communication was on point. Will definitely book again. Thank you for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., WESTFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Hone
This home has everything! It’s clean, beautifully decorated with a lot of added personal touches
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
So convenient. Beautiful house. Great place to take the boat and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend with friends
House was just as advertised. Golf cart was a plus, for driving down to The freezer, or the Monkey Bar, or just down to the pool. House has everything you need there. Set up perfect. We had a great weekend. Would definitely book again when in homosassa!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H., West Palm Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Scalloping Perfection!
We had such a great stay at the River House! We were in Homasassa for a long scalloping weekend with friends and family. Perfection! The house is so well equipped, clean, in the perfect location, etc! We loved having the community boat ramp, our own secure dock, and community pool. The location is great for getting out onto the Gulf for scalloping and then heading up river to cool off in the Springs. We picked up some fish dip at the Fish Market, had appetizers at Crumps, and got some ice cream at the Florida Cracker Monkey Bar. We throughly enjoyed Homasassa . Fun little Old Florida Fishing Village. Our host Catherine was super responsive, but everything in the house was great, so other than letting them know we were having a fantastic time, we did not need any help from our hosts. The check in and check out was super easy. The informational house book that Catherine has put together is amazing. And it was downloadable as an app on our phone. It had everything we needed to know about the house, the surrounding area, recommendations, and suggestions. It was incredible. Thanks for everything and we can’t wait to come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Beautiful location with boat dock! Very comfortable and cozy home! Our host went above and beyond for our getaway. From the coffee bar with sugar sticks, smores kit, golf cart, ice machine, toiletries, everything! If by chance you forget something, no worries the house is stocked for your every need! Definitely 5 stars all the way around! Looking forward to booking this home again! Thank you!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
We very much enjoyed our stay at this home in a gated community. We brought our boat and were able to launch it and had access to a private boat slip. The property is central to everything in Homosassa and we enjoyed the springs, restaurants, and the river. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
First time coming to the area and this is the perfect location. The property is super clean & the owner is fantastic. I definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023