You can really relax at this 2005 built stilt home with 90 feet of 
direct-access gulf frontage.  The property front is situated on a  
quiet residential cul-de-sac with only five other homes.  The back 
has a 90 foot seawall overlooking a 90 foot wide canal known as "cow 
creek".  About 100 yards to the west of this property is the open 
gulf, which you can view from the upper screened porch, great room 
and master bedroom.  The kitchen, second bedroom, deck, and patio 
all have water views as well.

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 full size 
bed in the Master, two twin beds in the second bedroom, and a full 
size castro convertable sofa in the great room. The tuck-under 
garage has room for your car and your gear.  

Sit on the fabulous back patio with built-in fireplace and you will 
have a chance to view many varieties of fish and birds:  Manatee, 
Dolphin, Sheepshead, Mullet, Gar, Pelicans, Ducks, Heron, Osprey, 
Eagle, Woodpecker, Blue Jay, and many more I don't know the names 
of.  This is a fisherman's paradise.  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 pleasure.  A small dinghy with oars is available for 
you to use, or you can bring your own boat or kayak.  If you want to 
rent a bigger boat just go to the port of Hudson marina less than 
one mile away.  

Pets will be accepted on a case by case basis - feel free to ask.  
Smoking will be allowed only outdoors and covered porch areas.  I've 
set-up the porch to be as comfortable as any other room in the house 
and you can even see the cable TV from there.  

Kitchen stocked with dishes, cookware, coffeemaker, toaster oven, 
electric stove with oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with 
icemaker and filtered water dispenser, also a clothes washer, dryer, 
iron and board.

Bedrooms have beds, pillows, linens, closets, and drawers.

Bathrooms have bath 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/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.

Patio area has redwood tables, chairs, benches, and a couple of fold-
out loungers.

2 Mountain Bikes (one mens and one ladies with side baskets for groceries)

Within 1.5 miles (Walking Distance):
Many golf courses (Sea Pines is closest)
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 Greek Deli with a patio.  Great spanakopita.
Pape Kebo's on Old Dixie (best biscuit and gravy breakfast)
Mike's Dockside Bar & Grill at Port of Hudson marina on Hudson Rd.  (I recommend 
the conch fritters and live music at the tiki bar)
Sam's on the beach - Clark Street (Full bar and restaurant right on the open gulf. 
Great for dolphin watching. Music on weekends)
Inn on the Gulf - Clark Street (Fantastic food)
Hudson Beach on Clark Street (smaller but nice, less hectic than some other beaches) 
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. Pete(all about a 30 to 40 minute drive)
MacDill Air Force Base
The Salvador Dali Museum
The Columbia Resturaunt (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:
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.

High Season (Nov. 15 to April 15): 1-2 person occupancy $700 USD per week/$2400 per month 
Off Season (April 16 to Nov. 14):  1-2 person occupancy $500 USD per week/$1800 per month 
Minimum 1 week rental.
Maximum 6 month rental.  
More than 2 person occupancy is $25 per person, per week extra.
There is a $25 per pet cleaning fee per week. 

Damage deposit ($250/wk or $500/mo.)is refundable if no damage.

Cable, Internet and other Utilities included (up to $100 per month for electric)
Check-in after 3pm, Check-out by 11am.