Tranquil-Waterfront-Nature Coast-Cottage
About this cottage rental
Situated in Homosassa, this attractive cottage for $252 per night is a great choice for your next break. Welcome to the Daydream Cottage our 2/2 home for rent in Old Homosassa; a nature lover’s paradise and world renowned FISHING destination! Unplug on the NATURE COAST and experience a simple barefoot lifestyle! This secluded home is set on THREE ACRES of private wooded property on Mason Creek. This is a fantastic location to get away, unplug, go fishing, boating or experience old Florida in any number of theraputic ways. Dock your fishing boat at your own PRIVATE DOCK or launch at any of 3 free ramp locations less than 5 minutes away. Picture 230 feet of private water frontage with endless waterways to explore. Take your CANOE, KAYAK or your OUTBOARD out for a day on the water! A scenic 15-20 minute boat ride will take you into some of Florida's best fishing areas in the Gulf of Mexico or launch at the Homosassa Springs River toward Homosassa’s Wildlife Park where you can SWIM WITH MANATEES in crystal clear springs! (By land the Nature Park is less than 5 minutes away.) Only 10 minutes from highway 19; 20 minutes from Crystal River; 30 minutes from Weeki Wachee, this area is remote enough to take you away but close enough to stores & restaurants and other fun excursions. At local establishments like Crackers, Crumps, The Freezer, MacRae's, Sea Grass Restaurant all on the river; and other good eating places like Louigi's and the Old Mill Tavern you will undoubtedly experience America's small town friendliness teeming with local color. Old Homosassa is also very biker-friendly whether you are a pedal pusher or a motorized biker. Golf carts are also permitted in some areas. Our simple Florida lifestyle home is a bit dated and certainly not fancy but it is absolutely clean and fully furnished for your comfort and convenience. Our favorite spot is the breezy 13 X 26 foot screened porch overlooking the water. This is where your daydreams begin. We have lovingly named it PARADISE PORCH. Step inside to a large comfortable great room with a panoramic view of the water. The large island kitchen is well equipped. Other features are an indoor laundry; two full bathrooms and two bedrooms (one has a full-size bed and the master has a King. All bed and bath linens are furnished and of high quality. The spacious living room will accommodate additional day guests. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of staying on a natural unspoiled Florida waterway and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature including, egrets, blue heron, ospreys, manatees, dolphins, otters, deer and hummingbirds! Spend endless days on the water FISHING and BOATING. No boat? No problem! There are plenty of charter excursions and boat rentals available in the area. We recommend smaller shallow draft fishing boats under 20' or pontoons for docking at the cottage but larger boats can launch at the nearby free ramps. Winter low tides may limit boating from our dock depending on your vessel so please confer with the owner. Whether you just want to relax and allow daydreams to visit, or you want to take in all that Florida has to offer, this is the perfect place. Less than 2 hours to Walt Disney World; less than 1 hour to white sandy beaches. Less than 1-1/2 hours to Tampa Bay area & Busch Gardens.. Start by sending us an inquiry or request on VRBO. If you are not sure about boating on Mason Creek to the gulf, feel free to contact Glenn in advance at [email protected] or call GLENN at 407-668-2906. All of our guests have been very satisfied with the ultra-personal service we provide. We are awaiting your inquiry at the Daydream Cottage!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Homosassa, FL
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(110 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful property and nice clean accommodations
5.0
We love this perfect spot. Boat stays in water at dock and we know we have nothing to worry about. The peace and quiet makes this spot amazing. Owners know how to make your stay relaxing and stress free. We will be back :-)
5.0
This was a fantastic vacation for my family and this property is wonderful. Its nice and secluded yet 3 minutes from everything. Quick access to the river and surrounding marsh. It was exactly what i was looking for. The canoes came in great as well. We saw deer every evening and had a great time scalloping. The beds were very comfortable and it had all the things we needed. And Glen and Laura were extremely nice and welcoming hosts and even came down from town and gave me advice on navigating the marsh. This was one of our favorite vacations and hope to go back soon!
5.0
communication with Laura was like texting an old friend! So happy we found their place. Quiet neighborhood off the beaten path and still close enough to the Gulf to go scalloping and fishing. We packed more than we needed. Out of habit mostly, and there was no need to bring anything other than our clothes and food. The whole house is stocked with anything else you need. Beautiful old Florida property, we saw manatees from the dock and deer every day in neighbors yards and along the roads. Truly hope we are able to come back. The porch was my personal favorite spot to enjoy my coffee in the morning and read when the afternoon thunderstorms rolled in. Congrats on owning a really great place!
5.0
Loved the peace and tranquility of this cute cottage. We don’t live that far away but is was the perfect escape to disconnect for a bit. Clean and well equipped. The porch sitting is the best!
5.0
Great time and the owners were great. There was a bottle of wine, flowers and delicious ice cream waiting for us as we first walked in. The home is older but well maintained and the property is secluded. The floor plan is spacious and the screened porch is awesome. The only time we were inside was to sleep and eat.Thanks again for making our 30th a special day. We will be back.
5.0
Very nice place. Very clean and a great location.
5.0
The location was convienent, well equipt, and immaculately clean.
5.0
Great location on the Canal. We went canoeing. Did some fishing. House had everything you need. Loved sitting and eating on the back porch and dock.
5.0
It was great. House was clean. Private yard. Glenn put up the hammock for me.
5.0
excellent all the way around hosts were very hands on to help with anything you needed and extremely clean
5.0
back to old beautiful florida
5.0
Place was amazing!! Very clean and close to restaurants and marina! Laura Glenn were terrific hosts!!
5.0
Absolutely amazing ~ bring your kayak scalloping/ fishing / beautiful location
Sweet cabin with dock & fire pit ❤️❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🌙
5.0
My husband and I needed a quiet getaway. A time to relax and enjoy some OL' Florida charm. We found the prefect spot at the Daydream Cottage. The front "Paradise Porch" was a wonderful relaxing area...The Local's in the area were great folks...very helpful.
We took our 16ft skiff with us and the boat dock worked out great..we had no problems navigating our way to the Gulf.
Our host Glenn and Laura made sure all our needs were met...
Cabin is well stocked and VERY Clean..
All in all we had a great week and hope to return someday soon.
5.0
We are booking another stay soon!
Very clean and homey!
Steve the neighbor is great.
I wouldn’t change a thing
5.0
We had an amazing time. The house is just as described but the experience of staying in it was priceless. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and by the water immensely. We also loved seeing the deer that visit the property. The house might be a little dated but it is spotless. I don't think we have ever stayed in a cleaner rental. Also it is so well appointed with everything you might need to feel right at home. We are hoping to be back soon. Thank you Glenn and Laura for your kind hospitality!
5.0
Three of us stayed and we were able to park our boat at the dock. The place was beautiful and the surroundings were memorable. Our host were very helpful and accommodating. Very nice folks. We will come back.
5.0
great time
We had a wonderful time. plenty of things to do nearby on land and water. Owners were very helpful with navigation to the gulf. no issues whatsoever
5.0
Glenn was a joy to meet and take out in the boat. We felt like we had known him for years.
Had never done VRBO prior to this stay. All went smoothly.
5.0
Amazing time!
The property was beautiful and the host were absolutely amazing!
5.0
Everything was very easy to access from check in to docking the boat. Kids loved the yard and being close to the water with room to play. Will definitely recommend to friends!
5.0
Great Weekend
Everything was very easy to access from check in to docking the boat. Kids loved the yard and being close to the water with room to play. Will definitely recommend to friends!
5.0
Old Florida Beauty!
It was a relaxing celebration weekend which did not disappoint! Laura & Glen are wonderful, communicative hosts, and Glen was nearby and available to assist with boat launch information. The cottage was spotless and comfortable; we cooked most meals and the kitchen had everything we needed. Boating was a joy and the dock allowed easy access. The area is quiet and the screened porch offers rockers, bird & boat watching, all without the bugs! If you enjoy a slower pace and gorgeous old FLA surroundings, pack your bags for this charmer.
5.0
Excelent
5.0
Outstanding place, clean, organized, and peaceful. We have a fantastic time.
Excelent
5.0
the trip was amazing, fun and a paradise porch.
the place was wonderful, clean, beautiful and we had a wonderful anniversary Will do it again
1.0
Winter getaway
The property is as advertised it's on a spacious lot and in a quiet neighborhood. The hosts Glen and Laura are very nice and live close by if you need something. (we didn't) We were able to catch fish right from the dock, mostly small mangrove snappers, catfish but we did get one 25" redfish. All the neighbors we met were nice, one even took us fishing. We walked our dogs everyday and didn't have any problems with other dogs. Were looking forward to coming again next year.
Paul & Jackie
5.0
Our happy place!!!
Absolutely love, love, love the 'Dream cottage'. It was beautiful looking at the pictures and even better in person. The waterfront view, amazing large back porch and house and land phenomenal. We are going back next. Laura was the sweetest thing and so wonderful. If you needed anything it's taken care of. On a scale from 1 to 10. (10 being perfect). I give it a 20 👍👍👍👍👍
5.0
Homosassa January
We had a very good experience. Communication with the owner was very good. The only downfall was the weather was cold mid 50's. That is something no one can control, but we still had a very pleasant trip.
5.0
Peaceful Escape!
We really enjoyed our week at this rental property in Homosassa. It’s in a very quiet & private location. The bed was comfortable & the kitchen was well-stocked. The large screened in porch was the best feature! We would definitely return.
5.0
Sweet property along the Homosassa River--a fun and easy going place to stay as we visited relatives in the area. Loved the sunporch and saw dolphins on our checkout stay. The home is cozy and comfortable and "retro chic". Great stay with our two college kids. King bed in master super comfortable--I needed that great sleep! The owner was great and very helpful and friendly. Thank you!
5.0
Nice Place
The place is as listed. Beds are comfy. Screened porch is big and relaxing. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for letting us enjoy this place.
5.0
Christmas in Homosassa
Sweet property along the Homosassa River--a fun and easy going place to stay as we visited relatives in the area. Loved the sunporch and saw dolphins on our checkout stay. The home is cozy and comfortable and "retro chic". Great stay with our two college kids. King bed in master super comfortable--I needed that great sleep! The owner was great and very helpful and friendly. Thank you!
5.0
excellent!
5.0
Relaxing in Nature
It was a joy to just relax and sit on the dock with friends having a few drinks, laughing and fishing. It was away from any city lights and city noises. It reminded us of the woods up north in Michigan, sitting outside with a campfire.
5.0
Peaceful
Very clean and peaceful property. Everything you need is there. The screen room overlooking the canal is the best place for everything…beautiful view, quiet, relaxing. It’s a great spot for unwinding. We fished off the dock, caught small snapper, one Redfish and a few catfish…all went back to swim another day but it was still fun. Glenn was very quick to respond to anything, check in and out was very easy.
5.0
This was the perfect retreat to rest and recharge.
5.0
Serene
This was the perfect retreat to rest and recharge.
5.0
Everything was just right!!!
2 couples for a holiday weekend. The place was relaxing, had everything we needed, and the host was extremely helpful and friendly.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Homosassa?
The average price for a rental in Homosassa is $316 per night. This rental is $64 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tranquil-Waterfront-Nature Coast-Cottage. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Tranquil-Waterfront-Nature Coast-Cottage pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Tranquil-Waterfront-Nature Coast-Cottage?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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