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Relax in the Dolphin Retreat! Waterfront house with dock and kayaks.

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hudson, FL
  • Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hudson Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Clearwater, FL (CLW-Clearwater Air Park)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relax in the Dolphin Retreat! Waterfront house with dock and kayaks.

Besides of wonderful wide saltwater deep canal view, you will get a completely custom in immaculate condition manufactured 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home with direct Gulf Access (1min by boat). The kitchen has wood cabinets and granite countertops. Large pantry in the kitchen and separate laundry room with washer/dryer. The master bedroom has King size bed, TV, and walk-in closet with his and her shower. The large 2nd Bedroom has Queen size bed and its own bathroom, and the 3rd bedroom has a trundle bed with 2 twin mattresses and its own bathroom. All bedrooms have nice size closets. 24x24 Porcelain tile throughout the home. Walk in laundry room for your convenience.

This home is located on a DEEP WATER CANAL WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE GULF and has a floating dock. 5 Kayaks are at your disposal plus a barbecue with a water view.
Bring your boat dock it at the house (we also have a place to store your trailer-please call for details).

Great for canoeing, kayaking, or bringing your own boat the GULF IS ONLY 1 MINUTE AWAY!! Or enjoy our famous "Sunken Beach" where you can just sit in the shallow water in the beautiful Bay just 200 yards from the house(about 4min away by kayak).

After a fun day on the water sit on the beautiful deck and relax overlooking the water to end the perfect day. Beautiful outside area with 14 x 20 pergola, attached to the porch area. Great outside area for cookout or relaxation. Very quiet neighborhood.

Centralized area visit new Florida attractions as well as Old Florida,

Internet included.

Near many attractions:

SunWest park- 5 Minutes.

Weeki Wachee Park 20 Minutes

Restaurants 10 Minutes

Hudson Beach 10 Minutes

Orlando (Disney) 2 Hours

Homosassa Springs 1 Hour

Clearwater Beach 1 Hour

Busch Gardens 1 Hour

Bonati Institute 6 Minutes

Tarpon Sponge Docks 25 Minutes

Sams Restaurant/Bar 8 Minutes

Hudson Beach 8 Minutes

Tampa Airport 40 Minutes

Property manager

Cindy Berger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents -the canal is deep and can be dangerous
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hudson

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Signal Cove, a neighbourhood in Hudson. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park and James E. Grey Preserve, while Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music are cultural highlights. West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Lane Glo Bowling are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hudson, FL

What's nearby

  • Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Hudson Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cow Creek - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Show Palace Dinner Theater - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Inn on the Gulf - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hudson Beach Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax in the Dolphin Retreat! Waterfront house with dock and kayaks. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Relax in the Dolphin Retreat! Waterfront house with dock and kayaks.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax in the Dolphin Retreat! Waterfront house with dock and kayaks.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax in the Dolphin Retreat! Waterfront house with dock and kayaks. located?

Located in Signal Cove, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point and Hudson Beach. Beacon Woods Golf Course and Cow Creek are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is the place to be!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot!

This place was perfect. Super clean and all the ammenities. Thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This was a great property for our family of 5! We stayed for a long weekend, but I wish it had been longer! We chose it because it was approximately halfway between Tampa and Crystal River where we had activities planned and it had everything we needed and more. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, well stocked home

Super clean! Home is well stocked in kitchen, lots of linens, beach towels, washer and dryer, etc. loved having 3rd bathroom. The lower trundle bed in 3rd bedroom squeaked with every move but otherwise the house was just as described, well equipped, and so clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

Great location to everything you could want or need. It was a relaxing stay for my family and I and I wish we did have to leave. Sitting on the back patio enjoying the morning and getting to see dolphins while drinking morning coffee absolutly phenomenal!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Nice, clean, and exactly as advertised. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jane B., NEW PORT RICHEY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

On the Water....

Clean house, responsive and friendly property manager, Cindy. The house is situated in a manufactured home neighborhood right on a cancal leading to the gulf. We saw dolphins feeding on mullet one evening. That was the highlight of our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fine week

The house is clean with plenty of room for our group of four. The extra bathroom came in handy. CNN would have been nice for us news junkies. Spent several hours enjoying the fishing right on the dock. Lots of good nearby restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

dolphin stay

It was exactly as the photos presented. close to everything we wanted to see. easy access. we had a lovely vacation
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIchael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property on the water!

We had a lovely stay at this house. It is well equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry room and nice patio in back yard. We had great instructions on expectations and local places to visit. Thanks for providing such a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing holiday

Everything was great. Had a few issues here and there, but communication was wonderful and quick. The home owners and property manager were very gracious and thoughtful. Our family holiday was a wonderful stay and would definitely stay here again. The house was decorated nicely and had everything I would need, like a home away from home. The inside of the house was very spacious, it accommodated everyone nicely. The outdoor deck and sitting area was a nice space. Just loved sitting out there listening to the water, while the husband was fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful

good place peaceful and quiet
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank C., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scalloping on July 4th Weekend

The house is exactly as described. It was clean and well equipped with everything you need for a stay. The new owner, Bogdan, was very nice, responsive, and accommodating. I mentioned the coffee maker was broken, and within about 45 minutes he hand delivered a new one to us. The neighbors are also nice and gave us advice on how, and more importantly, WHEN to come in and out of the canals with our boat. I've only seen one other review that mentioned bringing a boat, so I wanted to mention some things. If you are bringing or renting a boat, you have to pay attention to the tides. This was our 3rd year scalloping in Hudson, and the tide swings here can be upwards of 5 feet. The canals are all deep, but the channel out of the neighborhood is lined with rocks and kind of just ends in the middle of a shallow flat (my old GPS shows it as land). At low tide, unless you have the skinniest of boats, you won't be able to get in or out. We brought a 22 foot center console, and we needed at least a 1.5 foot positive tide to get in and out. I played it safe and came in and out at 2 foot. Don't let this worry you too much though, you still get plenty of time on the water between those tides... we were out for 6 or more hours each day and still had extra time. All that is to say, it's a nice place and neighborhood and we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property quiet location

Lisa is phenomenal and keeps a beautiful home. This is our second year here and we hope to return again next year. It is a short distance to my mom’s home in FL. Plenty of things to see and do. My kids especially enjoy all the local thrift shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family vacation... didn't happen!

Family vacation planned for 5 people, unexpected circumstances ended up with only 2. Needless to say we were disappointed until we arrived. We opened the door and we instantly felt "at home". Meticulously decorated with everything that was needed to make a wonderful stay. Very peaceful neighborhood with canal in the "backyard "Lisa, our host, was very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend any accommodations provided by this host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean and comforting

Very relaxing, clean, and well equipped home. It is truly a hidden gem. We watched the dolphins and manatees swim in front. Gracious host and wonderful area.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hudson canal getaway

Nicely furnished property on the canal that leads to the bay. Having access to a couple of Kayaks and fishing poles as well as a stack of books was a nice plus. Totally enjoyed our stay and the hostess was very responsive to any questions that we had. Enjoyed our stay !!
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newly Weds

We were married in Hudson the week we stayed. The house was perfect and weather was good for the event. We loved the setup of the home, the location on the canal- just needed more fish to bite! Host was responsive and we'd love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A boaters perfect harbor

Our boat is 25 feet long, and the floating dock was perfect for tying up, loading, and unloading. Up to a 30 foot boat would have no problem. Low tide is tricky through the channel, otherwise great access to the gulf and fishing! Only 1 channel away from the nearest ramp and marinas. What’s more - we caught all the nice sized pinfish we wanted for bait right off the dock using rods and reels and a pinfish trap! Our trailer fit in the grass in front of the house, which is no problem in this boating community. A larger trailer would need to be kept off site. The house has three roomy bedrooms with very comfortable beds. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom. 4 adults and my adult sized son had no problem being very comfortable and recharging for the next day of fishing. Kitchen is very well equipped and easy to cook in. You might want to bring your own frying pan, but the appliances are new and in great shape. The living room is very comfortable with a very nice TV and entertainment center. The glass doors give you a great view of the dock, your boat, the deep water canal - about 7 feet at low tide - and beautiful sunsets. The owners are great. Met them personally. The neighbors are nice and helpful. Cozy little neighborhood with a small craft brewery right down the street with very interesting brews. If you like to boat and fish, and you like to stay in a place that is clean, comfortable, and prefer a relaxed community setting, this is the place for you! My family will be staying here again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff & Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better in person

Really enjoyed our stay. Property is very nice and clean. We found everything we needed in kitchen and everyone loved the place and want us to book for another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

King of the beach fishing tournament

Very clean house nice kitchen. 30’ boat fit nicely on the dock with a short idle to the open water
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice home away from home

Lisa maintains her property meticulously. The photos do not do her home Justice. It’s a very quiet neighborhood and everyone was very friendly. The spot on the canal was absolutely lovely. We were visited by a beautiful variety of Florida birds and even had some dolphin swim up to our dock in the canal. The beds are very comfortable and the home is so spacious and was perfect for my family of 5. We visited SunWest Park close by and enjoyed bowling, mini golf and go-karts all close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation get away

very, clean house, more than enough space, very relaxing sitting on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful Retreat

Enjoyed a beautiful 3 day stay. Was really a great place for seeing the Nature Coast before heading further south in Florida. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip B., Evansville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful in Every Way!

We rented this property for the month of January and couldn't have been more pleased. This home has spacious rooms, quality solid wood cabinetry, large beautifully tiled showers in all 3 baths, and just the right amount of lovely, thoughtful beach and Florida themed furnishings and decor to be cozy and comfortable, but still have space and an open feel. It is located on a very quiet street (perfect for walking the dogs), has easy care tiled floors throughout, and the whole back of the home opens up to a wide, clean canal so you have a lovely water view anytime from inside the home (and we did see a dolphin!). We have rented VRBO homes for many years, and this is the cleanest and most generously supplied property we have ever rented. From bath and bed linens to every kitchen item you would need, this home has a generous supply of everything practical and necessary. We also loved that it has a convenient utility room right off the kitchen with a full size stackable washer/dryer unit and soak sink. Lisa was a wonderful host, and we thank her for providing such an easy and pleasant rental experience!!
Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2021

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