The estate sits on 1.8 acres teeming with majestic oaks! Huge eat-in kitchen with ample cabinets and granite. Perfect for multiple families - This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on the water comfortably sleeps 15. Let this be your homebase for all your water activities during your vacation stay. Experience the country stores, waterfront monkey island restaurants, golf cart rental, kayak rentals, manatee tours, airboat tours, fishing tours, scuba diving, snorkeling tours & much more all in walking distance. This amazing house is known locally as “The Hampton House.” It’s named after the former MLB All-Star baseball player Mike Hampton who had this luxurious and charming home built. As you step into this exceptional home, you feel refreshed as you gaze up toward the high ceilings. Enter the living room to a plush double sofa set in front of a smart TV. For your viewing pleasure, watch your favorite movies by signing into your own streaming accounts such as Netflix, Hulu, and Prime. These apps are conveniently accessible on all smart TVs. Past the living area, you'll find a beautifully appointed dining table with seating for 6 guests and a kitchenette table for 4, as well as several bar stools at the kitchen island. The chef in your party will enjoy the fully equipped kitchen that offers ample granite countertop space for preparing a home-cooked meal. Enjoy the feast at the nearby dining table, or take your meal out to the beautiful covered patio, which views the amazing backyard Gazebo and water. After a fun-filled day of kayaking, fishing, manatee tours, or scuba diving, retreat to one of the cozy bedrooms for a peaceful slumber. Perfect for multiple families, this Victorian mansion sleeps a great many folks comfortably. The downstairs master features a King bed and double futon along with a massive en suite bathroom complete with double sinks, garden tub, and separate shower. The spacious downstairs guest bedroom features a queen bed as well as a single roll away bed. The upstairs master also features a King bed and a double futon with an almost equally large master en suite bathroom with separate garden tub and shower. The two upstairs guest rooms share a “jack & jill" bathroom and come with queen beds and beautiful window seating nooks overlooking breathtaking views. It gets even better - the upstairs game room / common room boasts a variety of activities from a billiards table to board games on a solid oak card table or the perfect viewing spot for the big game on the large smart TV. The additional space allows for multiple rollaway beds, two of which are provided by the host. And with 4 bathrooms there's plenty of accommodation for all to get ready for that waterfront dinner at monkey island! This spacious, luxury estate sleeps 15 adults comfortably. Step outside and approach the canal leading to the Homosassa River. Featuring a delightful place to gather, the gazebo sets the stage to enjoy the outdoor surroundings as the kids play in the fenced in yard on the private estate. The grounds are perfect for weddings and other special events. Pack lightly when you travel to this luxurious home, as a washer and dryer is available to refresh your laundry. No need to fumble with keys and lock boxes as this rental is equipped with quick & easy keyless entry. Parking is a breeze in the 3-car attached garage which can easily fit a large SUV and additional parking is available on the property which can accommodate boat trailers and RVs. (Four kayaks are in one section of the garage.) This neighborhood is golfcart friendly. Other things to note The downstairs level of the home is completely wheelchair accessible including the master bedroom bathroom toilet with a bar and walk in shower with portable shower bench. This property would be perfect for small events such as a wedding up to 30 people. Please let us know if you would be interested in hosting your next intimate event at the property. This private home on 3 acres also has other booking spaces available. Currently there is RV hook-up on the concrete pad near the road at the front of the property (inquire through the messaging app on Airbnb for more info on these two water/electric hook up sites before they get booked by others). See the ariel view in the listing for the location on the property. We also have a 2-bed camper available for rent through Airbnb on the same spot. Coming soon!! Two more Airbnb rentals in the white house near the road at the front of the property. (Before they get booked by others) Don't worry there is so much room available on the property you won't even notice other guests renting with us. But if you need more space to spread out, we've got you covered!