The Fish House | Waterfront Stilt Home in Homosassa
Private Boat Ramp · 2 Docks · Kayaks · Sleeps 15 · Elevator
Escape to The Fish House, a stunning stilt home nestled on a half-acre of majestic oaks with 125 feet of private waterfront. Overlooking a peaceful bay with direct access to the Homosassa River (no bridges!), this home is a fisherman’s dream and a family-friendly retreat all in one. Enjoy manatees, dolphins, and breathtaking sunsets right from your screened porch.
5838 S. Garcia Rd., Homosassa, FL
Highlights
Private boat ramp + 2 docks
500 lb commercial ice maker
4 kayaks included
Outdoor propane grill & fire pit
Screened porch with bay views
Elevator
Sleeps up to 15 comfortably
Sleeping Arrangements
Upstairs
Primary Suite: King bed with organic Avocado mattress, en-suite bath and Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Queen + full bed + Smart TV
Open-concept living room, kitchen, desk, and dining area
Piano
Smart TV & fast Spectrum internet
Laundry room with utility sink
Full guest bathroom with tub/shower, towels, and toiletries
Downstairs
Queen bed, full bed, 3 twin beds, pull-out couch with gel memory foam mattress
Full bathroom with shower
Mini kitchen with refrigerator, sink, coffee maker, and microwave
2 TVs
Dining area upstairs
Kitchen & Essentials
The kitchen is fully stocked for all your cooking needs and includes:
Pots, pans, utensils, crockpot, plates, cups, silverware, and spices
Coffee station (12-cup coffee maker, coffee, filters, creamer, sugar)
Dishwasher cubes, dish soap, sponge
Paper towels & trash bags (including commercial bags for scallop shells)
Mini soaps in each bathroom, toilet paper, laundry detergent
Outdoor & Waterfront Living
Private boat ramp & 2 docks with fish-cleaning station
Fire pit & covered patio with seating
Propane grill for outdoor cooking
4 kayaks for exploring the bay and canal
Watch manatees, dolphins, and fish right from your backyard
Bay access to canal → Homosassa River in just 5 minutes
Linens & House Care
Linens, towels, and comforters provided and professionally cleaned after each stay
Pool/boat towels provided separately—please do not take white towels on boats
Perfect For:
Families, anglers, scallopers, and anyone looking for a waterfront getaway with boating & fishing at your doorstep.
Bonus: There are 7 more vacation rentals in the neighborhood—all waterfront! Ask for details if you want a group trip or additional options.
1 mile away from Sweet Sassa, Jr's Smashburgers, the Freezer, Shelly's Fish House, and MacRae's. Easy access to the Homosassa Wild Life Park, Publix, Tractor Supply, and Walmart. Pets are welcome with a $200 pet fee(more if it’s a long term rental). NO CATS. Golf cart friendly community!
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RENTAL RULES
Guest acknowledges the Property is on the Homosassa River, there is no fence blocking access to the river from the Property and there is no lifeguard on duty at or near the Property. Guest assumes all risks of damage, personal injury or death, arising from the proximity of the Property to the river and the use of the river for swimming, diving, boating and other recreation. This provision extends to Guest, the rental party and all other persons on the Property at the request or with the consent of Guest or any member of the rental party during the term of the lease. Guest will indemnify and hold Homeowner harmless from any and all claims, loss, cost, damage or expense arising from or relating to such risks.
Smoking is NOT allowed in the house or on the porch, Smoking is allowed outside downstairs only. Cigarette butts need to be put in the garbage or you will incur a $50.00 fine.
People other than those in the Guest party set forth above may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest.
All of the units are privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
Keep the property and all furnishings in good order.
Only use appliances for their intended uses - notify homeowner IMMEDIATELY if anything stops functioning properly.
PETS ARE allowed with a $200 pet fee.
Parking:
PARKING – Parking is limited to __3_____ vehicle(s). Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.
Trailer Parking: You may park your trailer in the grass in the front yard.
Boat Ramp: Private Ramp - used by the Fish House. No Other houses are allowed to use this ramp.
Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We suggest you bring beach towels. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the house.
Extra Fees: Late Check out - $50.00, Yard clean up of fireworks or garbage in yard or fire pit - $50.00, Extra Cleaning fees - $25.00 per hour(normal cleaning is 4 hours) - Missing towels or sheets = replacement price. Extra people = $25.00/person/night. Cigarette Butts on the ground or in the yard = $50.00. Please respect our property.
Storms:
If there is a storm or hurricane, no refunds will be given unless:
The state or local authorities order mandatory evacuations in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning area" and/or
A "mandatory evacuation order has been given for the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning" area of residence of a vacationing guest.
The day that the authorities order a mandatory evacuation order in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning," area, we will refund:
Any unused portion of rent from a guest currently registered;
Any unused portion of rent from a guest that is scheduled to arrive, and wants to shorten the stay, to come in after the Hurricane Warning is lifted; and
Any advance rents collected or deposited for a reservation that is scheduled to arrive during the "Hurricane Warning" period.
Kayak and Paddle Board usage waiver-
I fully understand and acknowledge that: (a) outdoor recreational activities have inherent risks, dangers, and hazards and such exist in my use of paddle sport equipment and my participation in paddle sport activities. (B) my participation in such activities and/or use of such equipment may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/ or total paralysis, death or other ailments that could cause serious disability; ( ; the negligence of participants, the negligence of theirs, accidents, beaches or contract, the forces of nature or other causes. Risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes including, but not limited to, guide decision making, including that a guide may misjudge terrain, weather, trail or ocean conditions, and water level, risk of falling out of or drowning while paddle sporting and such other risks, hazards and dangers that are integral to recreational activities that take place in a wilderness, ocean, outdoor, or recreational environment.
By my participation in these activities and/ or use of equipment, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses . I also verify that I am in good health, Not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol of any kind, nor do I have them in my possession , and am capable of pursuing paddle sports, and that my participation in this activity is voluntary. I/we also agree to a properly secured USCG approved personal floatation device, of type 3 or better, at all times.
I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to release, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Scott Family Fish House LLC and Homosassa Vacation Rentals and its owners, officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of my use of paddle sport equipment or premises or my participation in paddle sport activities. I specifically understand that I am releasing, discharging, and waiving any claims or actions that I may have at present time or in the future for the negligent acts or other conduct by the owners, agents, officers of Scott Family Fish House LLC.
I HAVE READ THE WAIVER AND RELEASE AND BY BOOKING THIS HOUSE, I AGREE IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE SCOTT FAMILY FISH HOUSE LLC AND HOMOSASSA VACATION RENTALS FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.
BY BOOKING THIS HOUSE I have agreed to the terms of this rental.