Old Homosassa Canal Cottage: Dock, Kayaks & Bikes

Welcome to our family’s waterfront retreat in Old Homosassa! Our cozy canal-front cottage offers a relaxing getaway for up to six guests, in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of local restaurants and waterfront favorites.

COMFORTS OF HOME

The cottage features three bedrooms, each with a queen bed, and two bathrooms, including a renovated main bathroom. Enjoy a kitchen for preparing meals at home, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a washer and dryer.

Both bathrooms are accessed through bedrooms; there is no separate hallway bathroom.

A pullout bed in the main bedroom is available at no additional charge. If you’ll need it, please include that in your booking message so we can prepare the bed and provide linens. Using the pullout does not increase the six-guest maximum. Living room sofas are for lounging only and are not designated sleeping spaces.

EXPLORE AND UNWIND

Five kayaks and two bicycles are included for your stay. Paddle along the canal, explore the neighborhood by bike, or relax on the screened porch or beside the water. Life jackets are provided and must be worn when using the kayaks. You’re welcome to bring your own. No motorized watercraft is provided.

Walk to local favorites like The Freezer and The Shed at MacRae’s, or bring your golf cart to enjoy the area. Whether you’re visiting for fishing, kayaking, seasonal scalloping, or a quiet getaway, our cottage offers a comfortable place to return to at the end of the day.

BRINGING A BOAT?

Our dock accommodates one vessel up to 18 feet long and is best suited to a small fishing skiff.

Access to the Homosassa River requires passing through a narrow, height-restricted culvert. Boats with fixed towers, canopies, or deep hulls cannot be accommodated through the culvert. Clearance also depends on the tides, so boat length alone does not guarantee access.

Please do not assume a pontoon or center-console boat will fit. For questions about vessel suitability, use Vrbo’s “Contact host” feature and include your boat’s length, width, draft, and height above the water.

A nearby public boat ramp offers an alternative for launching if your vessel cannot access our dock.

PARKING

All vehicles and trailers must fit entirely within our driveway. Parking on the lawn or street is not permitted. Please review the driveway photos when planning parking for your group.

GUEST ACCESS AND CHECK-IN

Guests have access to the entire cottage, outdoor areas, and private dock, along with the kayaks and bicycles. The locked owner’s closet is not available to guests.

Enjoy convenient self check-in using the access code provided in your check-in message.

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Early check-in ($25) and late checkout may be available with advance approval, depending on our cleaning schedule. Neither is guaranteed, especially during busy scallop-season turnovers.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

The primary renter must be at least 25 years old. Maximum occupancy is six guests, and the property is for registered guests only. Parties, events, and visits from unregistered guests are not permitted.

This is a non-smoking, pet-free home. Smoking inside the home or bringing pets results in an additional $250 cleaning fee.

Please do not rearrange furniture or décor, and respect our quiet neighborhood.

Guests must agree to the water-activity waiver upon booking for use of the dock, kayaks, and canal, as required by our homeowner’s insurance. The waiver is included in this listing’s rental agreement for review before booking.

YOUR HOST

I’m Shannon, your host and point of contact. I’m available through Vrbo messages to answer questions and help during your stay. If you need anything, please let me know so I have the opportunity to help.

Our family loves sharing this cottage, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Kindly,
Shannon and the Rost Family