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Your ultimate Holiday and weekend retreat destination, La Fish Camp Lodge

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Front Yard of La Fish Camp
Front of La Fish Camp Cottage. River view behind.
Covered Dock
Margaret's Art Work
Kitchen dining looking to Family Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hernando, FL
  • Johnson Pond Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rainbow Springs State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Rainbow River
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Living Room Queen Sofa bed

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Double Bed

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your ultimate Holiday and weekend retreat destination, La Fish Camp Lodge

Supper Relaxed Cancellation Policy

Your ultimate Holiday and weekend retreat destination, La Fish Camp Lodge will be your dream destination.

** We maintain at least 24 hours between the end of one booking and the start of the next to allow for proper cleaning. **

The property backs up to a channel leading to the Withlacoochee River. There is a covered dock for fishing.

Swimming is NOT allowed. “Swim at Your Own Risk”.

***** By renting this property you are agreeing to a safety waiver for swimming in the channel. *****

Bring your flashlight and star gazing equipment. It will be awesome. This is Florida in the Natural, with all the comforts of home.

Outdoor activities nearby are Rainbow Springs, boating, tubing, antique shops in a quaint town.

We are about 9 miles from the Rainbow river access point (Hwy 484 and the river). You can rent Tubes or Kayaks at Aquatic Wilderness Adventures or the KP Hole, County park.

The State Park is just North of the KP Hole county park. You can rent kayaks or tubes at the KP Hole as well.

Right on the river is Swampy's Bar and Grill. A great place to eat and relax.

The KP Hole offers the same rental and pick-up services.

The Rainbow River State Park is just a mile or so North of the KP Hole.

La Fish Camp is on a wide canal about 200 yards from the Withlacoochee River.

Across from the channel is a large Cypress Swamp, wildlife, Bald Eagles, A family of wild turkeys, etc are plentiful. This is Florida in the wild

You CAN swim with the Manatees in Crystal River.

We are 40-45 minuets from Crystal River. We have had a number of guest that came to swim with the manatees.

Here are a few choices for swimming with the manatees.

River Ventures | Swim & Snorkel with Manatees | Crystal River ...

Crystal River Manatees | Swim With Manatees | Manatee Tours

Captain Mike's Swimming with the Manatees | Manatee Tours

Kayaking:
Swimming with the manatees is great but if you want to stay dry you might want to try the clear bottom Kayaking at:

Get Up and Go Kayaking - Clear Kayak Tours in Florida! Get Up ...

They have multiple locations in central Florida.

Pet Policy:
1. The dog(s) must be well behaved, TRAINED, Not puppies.
2. Maximum of two small dogs or one medium sized dog {Max 70 pounds}
3. Pet Must REMAIN on a leash while outside - Must pick up your Dogs Poop. :>)
4. If left alone, the pet(s) MUST be in a Kennel.
5. A Verified service pet is always welcome.

The yard is fenced but NOT to contain your dog.

LONGER STAYS:
For stays over two weeks we offer and require a mid term cleaning. Every 14 days we will, at our expense, perform a general housecleaning of the property. We will schedule this with our guest prior to our mid term cleaning.

** Maximum of Six (6) persons. Additional Fees will apply for extra persons. Extra persons may be asked to leave.

Property manager

Daniel King
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Adult must be with under aged children on Dock
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Two medium sized Dogs. Extra Cleaning $50
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in doors. You may safety smoke outside.
4 Star or better host rating AND A current photo is required for booking. Names of all adult guest.
Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Call Generali Ins.. Tell them you booked on VRBO. ALL LATE Cancellations will be subject to having insurance.
EARLY/LATE arrival or Departure. If early arrival or late departure is available there may be an Up Charge

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Hernando

Located in Hernando, this cottage is on the waterfront. Circle Square Cultural Center and Don Garlits Museum of Racing are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club and El Diablo Golf & Country Club. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hernando, FL

What's nearby

  • Johnson Pond Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Skyview At Terra Vista - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 24 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Rainbow River - 26 min drive - 25.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burger Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stumpknockers Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red's Breakfast & Lunch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chicken King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Armante's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your ultimate Holiday and weekend retreat destination, La Fish Camp Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Where is Your ultimate Holiday and weekend retreat destination, La Fish Camp Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Johnson Pond Trailhead and within 6 mi (10 km) of Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club and Ross Prairie Trailhead. AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at TimberRidge and El Diablo Golf & Country Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen N.

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

Home inbetween homes

La Fishcamp is well loved and very comfortable. Secluded and serene with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Great Stay!!

This was a great place to stay! Everything was clean and stocked. Great to to have the canal right behind the house. I will definitely be renting this again! 5 Stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Are stop threw get away

Enjoyed fishing off the dock, fire pit and had plenty of room . Enjoy the Rainbow river. A couple of good restaurants very close. Hoping to go again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Host was avaliable when we had questions. Very nice people.

The property is very spacious and had what we needed to have friends over, play cornhole, fish, and volleyball.
Stayed 47 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet k.

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

vacation

peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time as everything we wanted to visit was close by, but La Fish Camp was secluded enough that we had plenty of peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Awesome place and the people who rented were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann G.

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

Staycation

This is the perfect little getaway. The wildlife was amazing; from fireflies to manatees. The stars at night are beautiful. I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a little getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

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

Perfect getaway

Enjoyed mother nature, the peace and great location. Cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Vermonters in la fish

Clean with great location. Nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Great quiet getaway

We loved the dock and peace of the area. Our dog loved the yard and so did the kids!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Sweet place

Quiet and cozy place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lashawn B.

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

Great stay for Fishing

The property was as described, my dogs loved it and so did my Son. Overall we have a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

La Fish Camp

Our first time on this property, but our third year with Dan and Margaret as our hosts. Canoe access in the yard, and near other beautiful rivers, made it perfect for us. Very clean and relaxing spot.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Orlando

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

Peaceful

Perfect little place to get away and enjoy parts of natural Florida but still easy drive to touristy towns like Cedar Key.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberta & Dave B.

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

Quiet and relaxing.

Enjoyed the water right up to the backyard.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon W.

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

Good

Great stay. Good use a little updating but great other than that
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Excellent

We rode out hurricane Milton at this location after evacuating from the Tampa Bay area. The house itself is very charming and cozy and kept us warm and dry despite the downpour. Dan and Margaret were very accommodating and understanding of our situation. They were easy to get a hold of and helped with any problems that came up--the power went out for a few hours, and the lock on the front door had a small malfunction but both of these problems were resolved quickly. We really enjoyed our stay even despite the hurricane and we look forward to returning one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy T., BRADENTON

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

Very nice

We enjoyed ourselves very nice. Very spacious and clean. Little too much traffic for what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerri M.

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

Outstanding!!!!

I can’t give it enough stars. Dan was amazing and the property was absolutely perfect. Thank you Dan!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Perfect for Snowbirds

We had a relaxing time. Stayed for three months to get away from the Wisconsin winter. Smiling as we sat on the dock watching the wildlife and the canal stream by. Country cute décor and felt very private from neighbors. Right by two great restaurants. The owner was very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janece B.

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

Relaxing and cozy

We would love to come back. The home had everything we needed to just relax. We fished off the dock and on night one, caught a few large catfish and some bass. Fried them up and enjoyed great freah fish. We had a fire and watched the stars and even enjoyed a few movie nights. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gary W.

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

On the river

Comfortable and CLEAN. Access to kayak or two would be nice. Short drive to anumber of Florida state pars and trails. Sunshine EVERY SINGLE DAY and 80 degree days in January. Kept the Ibis and Egrets happy with freshly caught panfish from the dock.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie & Kelvin H.

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

Hernando fish camp cutie

We had a very comfortable stay, the weather didn’t always behave but it was the end of January. It truly is a fish camp. The bed was very comfortable and the accommodations more than adequate.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allye L.

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

Great place

We had a lot of fun fishing off the dock and even saw an Alligator. The place is close to local eating spots and close enough to rainbow springs to go kayaking. House was nice and clean. Only downfall which is nothing towards the owners. Just be on the look out for airboats speeding through while fishing. But we will definitely be booking again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Daniel King

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We are semi retired, still freelance consulting, Hydroponic gardeners on Windmill Acres. We offer a country, small farm experience, at Windmill Acres just 9 miles from La Fish Camp in Dunnellon.

Why they chose this property

Our family have enjoyed relaxing and fishing on this property, since we remodeled it. We now offer it to others to enjoy when we are not using it.

What makes this property unique

The ultimate, relaxing Vacation, Close to fishing (our cover dock) and many bass filled lakes nearby. Kayaking/tubing the Rainbow River. Crystal River, Swim with the manatees, or visiting the quaint fishing village of Ceder Key and so much more.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests