Gulf Ocean Waterfront Vacation Tropical Paradise Retreat in Hudson

If you are looking for a place to relax, you will love this newly-built stilt home!  It is a tropical paradise private retreat with 90 feet of waterfront direct-access
gulf frontage. This private property on the gulf coast waterfront is situated on a quiet seaside residential cul-de-sac with only five other homes. The back
sandy beach style "yard" has a large patio and dock overlooking a 90 foot
wide canal known as "cow creek". About 100 yards to the west of this
property is the open gulf. Sea views from the upper screened porch,
great room and master bedroom, as well as water views from every room
but the water closets:-)
There is a very private feel to this area and most of the view from
the back is lush, natural landscape, so you won't be looking directly
across to the neighbors as you would with many other rental
properties. However, if you feel like getting out, there is plenty of
dining, shopping, golfing, and night life to enjoy within a mile or so
of the house.
The home is fully furnished with an adjustable, massaging double size
bed in the Master, two twin beds in the second bedroom, and a
full-size castro convertible sofa in the great room. The lower level
area and garage has lots of room for your car and your gear.
Sit in front of the built-in fireplace/barbeque on the fabulous tropical back
patio and you will view nature at its best! Many varieties of Ocean
fish and Sea birds: Manatee, Dolphin, Sheepshead, Mullet, Gar, Lady
Fish, Grouper, Pelicans, Ducks, Heron, Osprey, Eagle, Woodpecker, Blue
Jay, and much more. This bay is a fisherman's paradise with a bait
shop just a short walk down the lane! The water in this warm,
spring-fed canal is remarkably clear and lots fish can be seen at all
times from the patio. We have a 10 x 16 foot dock for your your
boating and swimming holiday pleasure. There are NO alligators here
(they don't like salt water)! An 8 foot dinghy with oars is available
for you to use, or you can use our two-person kayak to explore miles of nearby ocean and spring fed waterways, tropical lagoon, and wetlands. If you want to
rent a bigger boat they are available at the port of Hudson marina less than one mile away, or feel free to bring your own boat. 
Pets will be accepted on a case by case basis - feel free to ask.
Smoking is allowed only outdoors and in the covered screened porch areas. I've
set-up the porch to be as comfortable and relaxing as any other room
in the house and you can even watch the cable TV from there.

Kitchen stocked with dishes, cookware, coffeemaker, toaster oven,
electric stove with oven, microwave, blender, dishwasher,
fridge/freezer with ice maker and filtered water dispenser, also a
clothes washer, dryer, iron and board.
Sunny Bedrooms have beds, pillows, linens, closets, and drawers.
Bathrooms have bath & beach towels, wash cloths, hand towels, soap,
and some first aid supplies.
Great room has a 25" television with FM stereo on a swivel cart.
Cable television and internet access are included. There is also a
VCR, DVD and CD player, movies and some board games.
Covered screen porch is carpeted and has a small eating table, 4
rocker chairs and a double glider with water views all around!
Patio area has redwood tables, chairs, benches, and a couple of fold-
out loungers. 2 small boogie boards for swimming.
2 Mountain Bikes (one mens and one ladies with side baskets for groceries)
Fishing poles in the garage (bait shop is right around the corner on
the other side of the bay).
Dinghy boat with oars and life jackets.

Many golf courses to choose from! Very inexpensive compared to other
areas. (Sea Pines is closest)
Within 1.5 miles (Walking/Biking Distance):
The fisherman's shack (a quaint beer & wine joint with live music)
Ice cream parlor (1950's style soda shop on the corner of Clark and
Old Dixie)
Next door to the Ice cream place is a canal waterfront Greek Deli with
a patio. Great spanakopita.
Pape Kebo's on Old Dixie (best biscuit and gravy breakfast)
Hurricane's Bar & Grill at Port of Hudson marina on Hudson Rd.
(live music at the tiki bar)
Sam's on the beach - Clark Street (Full bar and restaurant right on
the open gulf. Great crab cakes & dolphin watching. Music on weekends)
Inn on the Gulf - Clark Street (Fantastic Fine Sea food, reasonably priced)
Hudson Beach on Clark Street (smaller but nice sandy beach, less
hectic than the ones in St. Petersburg or Clearwater)
Weekly Flea Market at the corner of Hwy 19 and Hwy 52
Shopping Mall with Groceries, liquor, shops and a Chinese resturaunt
at the corner of Hudson Rd and Hwy 19.
Wallgreens and Burger King across from the shopping mall
Too much to list in this area!
To the South:
Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg (all about a 30 to 40 minute drive)
MacDill Air Force Base
The Salvador Dali Museum (low admission rates on Thursdays)
The Columbia Restaurant (fine Cuban dining - get a Mojito)
Tarpon Springs (20 mins. away Greek village renowned for sponge
diving and serene Anclote Beach)
Port Richey and New Port Richey - 10 to 15 minutes(great shopping,
dining, and the Cotee river)
To the north:
Pine Island beach (warm shallow waters, surrounded by wildlife)
Weekee Wachi (See the world famous mermaids or rent canoes)
Homossassa Springs (nature parks and manatee boat tours on the river)
To the East:
Orlando attractions, Disney and the Kennedy Space center (about an
hour and a half drive)
Historic Brooksville, San Antonio and Dade City (about 20 miles)
offer great shopping and walking.
*We have a list of fun activity suggestions in the area, as well as a
journal from other guests and their experiences in the area!

High Season

(November 15 to Jan. 31): $600 USD per week/$2000 per
month (4 weeks).
(February 1 to April 15): $700 per week/$2400 per month (4 wks)
Note: During High Season we generally prefer to rent Saturday
through Saturday occupancy.
Off Season

(April 16 to Nov. 15): 1-2 person occupancy $500 USD per
week/$1600 per month (4 weeks)

* Feel free to Ask if alternative arrangements can be made for lengths
of stay, package rates, or last minute specials.
just give us a call or send a message for a quote.

3 DAY SPECIAL $270 available during off-season!!!!!

Note: High Season Rates may also apply to rental dates that fall on
designated Federal Holidays
Minimum  2 day rental. Maximum 6 month rental.
Rates are based on 2 person occupancy. Each additional person is $25
per person, per week extra.
Pet Fee: There is a $25 per pet cleaning fee per week.
Damage deposit of $75/wk or $250/month is REFUNDABLE if no damage or
extra utilities are incurred.
Cable, Internet, Washer & Dryer and other Utilities included.
(If utility usage exceeds $50 per week it will be deducted from your
deposit)
Check-in after 3pm, Check-out by 11am.