Pool, Privacy & Family Fun! Mom's Manatee House, New Sale Pricing!
House in Lecanto, FL
11 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Highlights of your experience include a home that is beautifully remodeled, and comfortably sleeps 8 adults, up to 11 total. This lovely, private location (8 acres total) boasts a 3-acre yard, outdoor custom built "grillhaus", lanai-enclosed pool, and many special amenities you won't expect to see elsewhere. An 8 ft. picnic table near the "grillhaus" provides a picnic style outdoor venue that you will enjoy amongst the shady oaks. (Wi-fi enabled) keyless entry provides personalized, easy and secure access to the home.
A newly added home office (desk, printer and supplies) gives you the option to work remotely if required.
Although not waterfront, this local region is famous for manatees in hot-spring fed rivers, kayaking, state parks teeming with local wildlife with easy access walkways, world class scalloping, and kiddie-friendly gulf beaches.
A GOLFER’S PARADISE, 3 golf courses are in town, and another 28 are within 20 miles.
Our “Floridian Getaway" with an open floor plan enables the kitchen, living room and dining room to serve as a comfortable “great room” for family time. There is a large screen Smart TV in the great room area, as well as TVs in the master bedroom and larger guest bedroom. A fifth generation Alexa Dot provides for your favorite music surrounding you while you vacation. It resides in the living room, on a portable battery base, allowing for poolside use.
The kitchen features granite countertops and a large, center island "butcher block"-style food preparation area. Large appliances include electric range, oven and refrigerator (with icemaker), as well as small appliances: toaster, coffee maker, and blender. Food preparation utensils and dining service for 8 are provided.
A screened lanai with a heated pool (with a safety fence for young children), "grillhaus" and lounge chairs are adjacent to the living room through French doors. The large yard is surrounded by trees on the west, north and east sides providing wonderful privacy.
The sunroom is a perfect location to enjoy the sunrise with your morning coffee. It is surrounded by glass windows on three sides. This space doubles as game room, with foosball table, many family board games and puzzles available for your leisure time enjoyment.
There is a carport, single large vehicle-sized. There is also a secure 26’ x 24’ garage which is optionally available for parking upon request for an additional fee. There is plenty of uncovered parking for additional vehicles and your boat(s). (Check the satellite view on Google maps to see how much parking space we have!)
The master and "second" bedroom have queen beds. The "third" bedroom has sturdy (singles) bunks. A futon in the sunroom can fold down to a double-sized bed. In addition to these (up to) 8 adult sleeping accommodations, an L-shaped sofa has 18 linear feet of comfort; air mattress is onsite, and a pack n play provides sleeping options for the youngsters.
The master bathroom has granite countertop, tiled flooring, dual sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bathroom (granite countertop) has both bath and shower.
For your (and our) peace of mind we have several security cameras onsite. These outside cameras are positioned in order to provide security while maintaining your poolside privacy.
Our “Florida Jewel” is located about 95 miles from the Disney vacation attractions and is about an hour north of fabulous Tampa-area attractions, including Busch Gardens and Clearwater Beach, recently ranked the #1 beach in the nation.
Please note that climate factors occasionally impact pool usability; review the pool section of Guest Instructions which are emailed to each guest 4 days prior to check in date and also available upon request. Parental supervision of children using (or near) the pool is required at all times.
Late Checkout Fee
Checkout is 10:00 am unless previously approved by Lu Ann via the VRBO site. In the event that a late checkout is not approved ahead of time, a fee of $50.00 will be deducted from your security deposit.
A newly added home office (desk, printer and supplies) gives you the option to work remotely if required.
Although not waterfront, this local region is famous for manatees in hot-spring fed rivers, kayaking, state parks teeming with local wildlife with easy access walkways, world class scalloping, and kiddie-friendly gulf beaches.
A GOLFER’S PARADISE, 3 golf courses are in town, and another 28 are within 20 miles.
Our “Floridian Getaway" with an open floor plan enables the kitchen, living room and dining room to serve as a comfortable “great room” for family time. There is a large screen Smart TV in the great room area, as well as TVs in the master bedroom and larger guest bedroom. A fifth generation Alexa Dot provides for your favorite music surrounding you while you vacation. It resides in the living room, on a portable battery base, allowing for poolside use.
The kitchen features granite countertops and a large, center island "butcher block"-style food preparation area. Large appliances include electric range, oven and refrigerator (with icemaker), as well as small appliances: toaster, coffee maker, and blender. Food preparation utensils and dining service for 8 are provided.
A screened lanai with a heated pool (with a safety fence for young children), "grillhaus" and lounge chairs are adjacent to the living room through French doors. The large yard is surrounded by trees on the west, north and east sides providing wonderful privacy.
The sunroom is a perfect location to enjoy the sunrise with your morning coffee. It is surrounded by glass windows on three sides. This space doubles as game room, with foosball table, many family board games and puzzles available for your leisure time enjoyment.
There is a carport, single large vehicle-sized. There is also a secure 26’ x 24’ garage which is optionally available for parking upon request for an additional fee. There is plenty of uncovered parking for additional vehicles and your boat(s). (Check the satellite view on Google maps to see how much parking space we have!)
The master and "second" bedroom have queen beds. The "third" bedroom has sturdy (singles) bunks. A futon in the sunroom can fold down to a double-sized bed. In addition to these (up to) 8 adult sleeping accommodations, an L-shaped sofa has 18 linear feet of comfort; air mattress is onsite, and a pack n play provides sleeping options for the youngsters.
The master bathroom has granite countertop, tiled flooring, dual sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bathroom (granite countertop) has both bath and shower.
For your (and our) peace of mind we have several security cameras onsite. These outside cameras are positioned in order to provide security while maintaining your poolside privacy.
Our “Florida Jewel” is located about 95 miles from the Disney vacation attractions and is about an hour north of fabulous Tampa-area attractions, including Busch Gardens and Clearwater Beach, recently ranked the #1 beach in the nation.
Please note that climate factors occasionally impact pool usability; review the pool section of Guest Instructions which are emailed to each guest 4 days prior to check in date and also available upon request. Parental supervision of children using (or near) the pool is required at all times.
Late Checkout Fee
Checkout is 10:00 am unless previously approved by Lu Ann via the VRBO site. In the event that a late checkout is not approved ahead of time, a fee of $50.00 will be deducted from your security deposit.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lecanto, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice place, big property, except for the hurricane heading our way, but overall we all enjoyed very much
5.0 / 5.0
Pool was amazing. Property is close to all activities. Check in and out was super easy. Plenty of space for a family of 10.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed 4 nights for a scalloping weekend. House is clean and very comfortable and the hosts are very accommodating.
15 minutes drive to the Plantation marina and less than 10 minutes to Homosassa marina. Restaurants and Publix are really close so the location is great too.
We had 7 people and were all very comfortable.
The pool is well kept as is everything. The BBQ works great too.
All in all, a great place and when we come to the area again, we plan to return.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was back in a wooded neighborhood. Not really in sight of many other homes. Quiet. Clean. Roomy. Had games to play. Pool was such a blessing to just chill in whenever. About as centrally located as we could get to all the places we wanted to go. (Scuba diving/snorkeling, paddleboard & Clearwater aquarium)
5.0 / 5.0
Country setting with lots of privacy, played music by the pool, cooked out on the grill including fish we caught. Enjoyed the pool. Big yard, played ball, corn hole. Seen the resident gopher turtle “Dusty” several times. Went to the beach, trail walking and lots of shopping places. Third year staying at the location. Will be back next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Second time staying here to visit with family! We enjoyed both stays and would stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
We had an awsome week. The house was clean, comfortable, very well supplied, and convenient to area attractions. The pool was an added bonus and used many, many times. We enjoyed the area attractions and restaurants, but also quiet times doing puzzles and playing in the yard. We would love to have a return visit😊
4.0 / 5.0
It was a nice stay. Description was accurate. Kids really enjoyed pool. It was a short drive to Florida Cracker Monkey Bar and many other local hot spots. We felt the house could have been a little cleaner since we pay a cleaning fee but overall it was nice. Ladies seem to notice overlooked areas more than others. There were a lot of extra towels, beach toys, floats etc. Kitchen was fully stocked with whatever we needed
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at Mom's Manatee House for 2 months this winter. The house is spacious, with plenty of room for everyone to have a place to themselves or gather together as a family. Everything we needed was provided. The heated pool was a wonderful plus! Any issues we encountered during our stay were handled quickly and efficiently. We would definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
This is the third year we've stayed at this house. From the first time we stepped in the door, it felt like home and still does! We love the quiet and privacy of the neighborhood, and being close to most anything we want or need. Big thanks to the owners and manager for keeping us posted on the condition of the area after Idalia!! Vacation came off without a hitch! And the family was unanimous... we want to return next year!
4.0 / 5.0
Nice country setting with lots of room for the 11 of us. We had a great time and made so many family memories. They had all the amenities we needed. Loved the pool. Scalloping wasn’t that great but the springs were awesome. Kids played in the springs and we came back and enjoyed the pool. Thanks for letting us stay at your home.
5.0 / 5.0
My family and I had a Great Stay at the Hideaway in Homosassa, Florida. The accomodations were Perfect! Everything was Great, Clean, Well taken care of! Anything you could need was there! I brought my own Blow Dryer but there was one there! Games were abundant for the Grandchildren, the pool was a hit! Will definately visit again! The Owner and Caretaker were on Spot! You definately need to see this Jewel of a Home!
1.0 / 5.0
Centrally located to several great day adventures. Air conditioning was noted to not be working on Thursday after arriving Wednesday night. Was fixed after our departure the following Wednesday. Concerns with cleanliness, lack of cleaning supplies and toiletries were addressed with homeowner who was addressing with 3rd party cleaning company to resolve future issues.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our 2nd year staying here! There is everything you need to have a perfect family get away! Close to Crystal River we always rent a boat on day and then spend our rest of the time in the pool
4.0 / 5.0
Upon arrival, the home had not been cleaned but after a few phone calls people were sent to remedy the situation. the owner was was quick to respond along with the property manager. The home was very comfortable with lots of space and the pool well taken care of. There was some confusion on how to get the main tv to work on the local channels but overall a very nice home. The location was a little challenging to find and took me about a week to figure out if I was driving to and from all the fun things there are to do in Homosassa.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice place to stay and close to several areas
5.0 / 5.0
The screened in pool area was the gem of this house, but everything about it was clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive and easy to deal with. If you are arriving after dark, be careful. The road took a turn we couldn't see because the road was covered in sand and we were stuck in sand for a few minutes, but ultimately able to get out without much problem. Overall a fun and relaxing short vacation with friends.
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean place and safety
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and relaxing place to stay. Pool was perfect on cool nights.
5.0 / 5.0
I can't say enough good things about our stay in this home in Homosassa. The home was updated, clean, and comfortable. We had a party of 6, 3 adults and 3 children ages 8, 4, and 3 with plenty of room. The kitchen had all utensils needed to cook and the outdoor grill was fantastic for dinners. There were games, books, and puzzles for evening entertainment and the pool was amazing after out adventuring during the hot days. Owner and property manager are friendly and available available with any need. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend this place as a vacation spot.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean, VERY well stocked. Looks just like it’s pictures. Comfortable beds, sofa, updated everything. The only thing I will say is that the vacuum is like a tank😊 heavy. Convenient to all attractions and removed enough for privacy and quiet. I would rent again without hesitation. Thank you
5.0 / 5.0
Nice updated house. Had everything we needed to relax. Very well stocked.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great stay. The property was nice, clean and the pool was refreshing. Great communication with property owners. Would definitely stay again.
1.0 / 5.0
It misrepresented the sleeping area, saying it sleeps 11 when there were only two queen beds, one bunk bed and one futon.
The sleeping area with the futon had no heat and it was freezing, cold 40° in the middle of the night.
We were supposed to have a heated pool with a pool cover. The pool pump broke down after two days and there was no pool cover to insulate it from loosing heat. We had small children with us and the safety gate around the pool was broken this made the pool un safe to be around.
The last five days of our vacation we could not use the pool which we paid for. It was one of the main reasons that we rented this property because we brought four children with us.
Another thing we found really uncomfortable is the owner had video cameras all around the whole property, watching us at all times.
You could tell they were active as as we walked past them. The lights on the cameras would come on. I would never recommend this place ever to anyone.. we asked if they fix the pool when they gave us a couple extra days to be able to use it. They said they would but they never got the pool fixed so we left right on time.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was a find. Privacy was just what I was looking for, very clean. The pool was awesome. Everything maintained nicely. Property Owner was very nice and caring. Would love to rent here again.
4.0 / 5.0
My friends and I wanted a weekend away from home and this was a great stay. Super spacious area and very comfortable. Host Dave was super reachable and I appreciated the communication!
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean. I was so impressed with all of that was provided. Basically bring your clothes and some food. Communication with the property manager was very through and gracious. We really enjoyed the pool.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a lovely place to stay close to everything a person could desire to do. The home was immaculately clean & comfortable with everything you needed at your fingertips. The hosts were exceedingly responsive to any questions, very reachable. So much to see and do, we will be back!
4.0 / 5.0
This was our 2nd visit to this property. The private pool and peaceful surroundings is what brought us back. A very pleasant getaway!
2.5 / 5.0
Last year it was just the two of us. Had a great time! This year, the kids and grandkids joined us. All agreed that it was just perfect. Close to so many things to see and do, not to mention they loved the pool. Will be making plans for next year!!! Thank you for the best family vacation!!
3.0 / 5.0
Reaching property owners was very easy and they were a big help. I feel that the home needs to be deep cleaned more often and pool floaties need to be sorted as some had mildew all over them. Also needs to be better stocked with cleaning supplies and other items for guests.
5.0 / 5.0
The pool is deep on the far end and shallower by the steps in. The bench by the deep end was so much fun when wanting to cool off and hang out. The house was absolutely adorable and very tastefully done, and remarkably spacious. I love that the property is tucked away, yet a mere 10 minute drive from groceries, restaurants, and other shops. There’s a beach only about 15 min away, and the natural springs are quite close as well. Nature abounds, without a single siren screeching through the air, and zero traffic sounds. It was a perfect little paradise, comfortably sleeping six adults, with ample room for more. Birds Underwater gave me the manatee tour of my dreams, and this house quickly became home for all of us. We’re now hoping to go once a year, and can’t wait to go back!
5.0 / 5.0
We rented a place to have a small get together before a wedding and this was absolutely perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
This Property is close to all the amenities, grocery stores and restaurants but also off the beaten path. About ten minutes from the boat ramp. Very quiet neighborhood. House is perfect for our annual scalloping trip with lots of yard to park our multiple boats. Nice to come back and cool off in the pool and make dinner in the fully stocked kitchen. This was our second year and will probably book it next year.
4.0 / 5.0
Overall a nice stay.
Easy to rent, good communication w owner from check in through stay. Nice, quiet location, very safe and secure for our boat. We were gone most days but the house was always nice to return to and the pool was a great option.
5.0 / 5.0
Quiet and Tranquil location
This property is excellent if you are looking for a quiet get away. Amenities are superb and the pool is a nice touch for play.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfort and relaxing
Great time !
5.0 / 5.0
Nice place
We all had a great time. The kids enjoyed the pool .
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home, quiet and very accommodating.
Very easy to rent and find. Perfect for family's.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay!
The booking process, property manager/owner communication was great, home was clean and supplied with everything we needed. Pool was perfect and lots of floats and extra for the kids to enjoy. Property was exactly as described and plenty of room for our 4 full size trucks, 32' camper and boat trailer. We will book this property for future vacations and will recommend this it to others!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lecanto?
The average price for a rental in Lecanto is $215 per night. This rental is $209 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pool, Privacy & Family Fun! Mom's Manatee House, New Sale Pricing!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Pool, Privacy & Family Fun! Mom's Manatee House, New Sale Pricing!. Enjoy the water!
Is Pool, Privacy & Family Fun! Mom's Manatee House, New Sale Pricing! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Pool, Privacy & Family Fun! Mom's Manatee House, New Sale Pricing!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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