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Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Hudson, FL
  • Cow Creek
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hudson Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hudson

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Driftwood Isles vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cow Creek and 2 miles (3 km) of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. Also, Hudson Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Show Palace Dinner Theater is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cow Creek - 4 min walk
  • Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point - 4 min drive
  • Hudson Beach - 5 min drive
  • Show Palace Dinner Theater - 6 min drive
  • Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Inn on the Gulf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Bar & Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hudson Beach Ice Cream Parlor - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing.

Beautiful waterfront vacation home with modern amenities, THIS IS IT ! Located in Driftwood Isles, dead end street. Canals border 2 sides of this corner lot home on Cow Creek. Almost surrounded by water, the house sits one canal away from open gulf boasting stunning water views. Come Kayak with the local Manatees and dolphins that pass by and visit Cow creek daily.
Spacious kitchen/ living area with sliding doors leading to a large screened in porch perfect for dining or having your morning coffee
This 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home has 1 queen, 2 twins and a Master wing with a king bed, double closets and bathroom.
Full size washer and dryer provided for your needs.
Located on a large lot, this home has plenty of yard to enjoy the outdoors in privacy. Right beyond the screened in porch, enjoy the quaint picnic table area with a charcoal grill placed along the canal to enjoy the gulf breeze. Play a game of Horse shoes, Fish and kayak outdoors.

- Pets are not allowed at this property.

- This not a deep canal .We have LOW tide restrictions for boating.
At low tide we have 2 feet of water at the boat dock.

Located minutes away from beaches, beach bars and restaurants , ice-cream shops, Marina, public boat launch and many state parks including ...

HUDSON BEACH
This is a great place to bask in the sun , and take a swim.
Enjoy the view or grab a bite at Sam,s On the Beach restaurant next to it.
You can watch the most gorgeous sunsets,boardwalk,lawn swings, or the observation area above the pavilion

SUN WEST park to enjoy the beach and The Lift Adventure Park with aquatic attractions. Including the wakeboard cable park, the Aqua Park with floating obstacle course and paddlesport/ kayak rentals.

WEEKI WACHEE state park where you can watch the World famous mermaids swim and enjoy river boat rides or visit the Buccaneer Bay Water park

TARPON SPRINGS SPONGE DOCKS known for Sponge Docks, Greek Restaurants and Bakeries, Natural Sponges, Sponge Diving, Sightseeing Cruises, Unique Greek and Florida Souvenirs, lots of Shopping, Sightseeing and Live Entertainment.

HONEYMOON Island state park
A 385-acre park natural beach with that fine-grained white sand.
Fishing, shelling, bicycling and
hiking trails through pine flatwoods.
Lots of parking space with well tended restrooms plus a café.

CLEARWATER BEACH
Laid back Clearwater beach known for its namesake starch of soft white sand,
Jet skiing, parasailing, and stand up paddleboarding in its calm waters.
Come sunset, Pier 60 hosts a nightly
Festival with street performers and craft vendors.

Property manager

Rick Silva

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing. to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.8 mi (56-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing. to the beach?

This vacation home is 2 mi (5-min drive) from Hudson Beach and 11 mi (19-min drive) from Green Key Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but SunCruz Port Richey Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing. to downtown Hudson?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Hudson.

Waterfront Gulf retreat, Tranquil, Spectacular views, Wildlife, Kayaks, Fishing. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
WILDLIFE galore
Every day we had birds visiting and sunbathing in the yard. One, which we couldn't identify, was curious and wanted to come in the house. There was a nest of Cranes across the canal and the babies took flight. Very awesome. We had a dolpin and manatee visit and lots of people fishing. The house was well equipped. My only disappointment were the bugs. I was bit upon arrival and couldn't spend time outdoors in the yard. The screened in room helped some but no-see-ems got through.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chadd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home Perfect Locatio
I would recommend this property to family and friends Clrwn comfortable and accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix L., Radcliff, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The property was absolutely amazing. Everything was clean and had everything you could possibly need. It direct access to water and plenty of restaurants and shops near by. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!
The house is located perfect to go different directions for attractions. Tampa Hard Rock Casino, Aquarium, and Bush Gardens. Then to Clearwater Beach and Brooksville/Spring Hill areas. If there is anything you need in a pinch, there is plenty of shopping nearby. The house itself was beautiful and comfortable and had everything we needed in the kitchen like the comforts of home. Our adult kids loved taking the kayaks out for a spin. I had the cutest visitor every time I went outside. A baby water bird would fly in and land within a foot next to me. (he was about a foot tall) His mom, almost 3 feet tall would fly in once and a while to check on him. I am going to miss him. We just loved the place and didn't want to leave. Especially to go back north to the snow and 20-degree temps.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
Had an awesome time kayaking and fishing, quiet neighborhood, the house is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
better than expected
it was great, very relaxing. would stay at this place again and highly recommend it to everyone. The property owner gives you his phone number for questions or concerns. Great place for our family re union..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
It was amazing here. The house was beautiful And we got to see dolphins every day. Tye host was great with giving ideas of things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George O.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer getaway
We had an amazing stay. We enjoy all the amenities offered. The fishing was good. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Thank you. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie H., Lutz, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip!
It was amazing and perfect for our girls trip! The sunrise over the water was so beautiful, and taking the kayaks out was so much fun!! Was plenty of room for all of us and the house was cute. Only thing I would suggest is maybe a fan on the patio and bit more lighting, it’s get a bit dark. Also loved that it was close to restaurants and even a real good ice cream place! Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Very comfortable and roomie
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay, as always
Easy check in and out. Probably my 4th or 5th time staying here. Good local restaurants (try Roscoe's). Host always has the place clean and ready.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
2week stay
Had a great time and very relaxing The home was clean and updated Rick is a good host
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
We had such a wonderful time to stay at this beautiful quiet place . Clean and nice house, beautiful property . We saw lots of birds. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
We really enjoyed our stay and will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hudson heaven!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Hudson. The house was beautiful...tastefully decorated and so clean. All the amenities were there, all in perfect condition.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Canal
We enjoyed this wonderful canal property. We fished everyday red fish, small stingray, blue crab the dolphins were chasing fish into the canal. We used the kayaks and we enjoyed watching all of the different birds that would stop by the property. The sunsets are beautiful. Thank you for sharing this lovely property!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
This was our 3rd stay and once again, everything was perfect when we arrived. Home is always very clean and welcoming. It is our absolute favorite place to go when we’re looking for some peace and the soothing sounds of nature. Already looking forward to “Next time…”
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront Oasis
We had a fantastic visit at this waterfront home. It was absolutely beautiful. The home was extremely clean and had everything we needed. It is located very close to restaurants and activities around Hudson. We are already trying to decide when to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We love this house, the water and kayaking and a great neighbor, Carl. This is our second time, and we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Hudson Florida 2024
The property is outstanding this was our second stay here and I would highly recommend it very clean beautiful location very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B., Orchard Park, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it here
This was our second visit and we will be back. Love that it is waterfront, quiet, lots of birds, and fish. Rick is a great host
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary nickname Betsy S., Syracuse, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sun, Fresh Air, Comfort and Relaxation
This property was perfect for us. Water views, sunsets, comfortable furniture and the king bed had a good mattress. We have been to Hudson many times (have family who live nearby) and this house was one of the nicest. We love to sit in a screen porch and read and relax and this one was perfect. From one side we could see the gulf and sunset. from the other we could see Cow's Creek. Also had good birdwatching. Even saw an eagle.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise...sunset
So impressed with this rental....very clean, beautifully decorated and well equipped. A perfect location to watch the sun come up in the morning and the sun go down over the Gulf at night. Our host Rick was amazing. The picture on goggle earth was taken in 2019 and does not show what the owner has done to the property since that time. Would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation getaway
The location is near to trails and close to restaurants. Kayak in the channel & you encounter turtles, pelicans, dolphin and an occasional manatee. Amazing!!! House is nicely appointed, clean, comfortable. Rick is responsive and definitely a premier host. Thanx so much for a relaxing, enjoyable stay. Definitely on our return list. :-)
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront
great waterfront location, relaxing. Enjoyed the outside area by the water and the kayaks. House is very clean and has everything you need. My daughter worked from "home" with no problems. Would stay here again.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023