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Serenity at the Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Serenity at the Lake

We hope you book and enjoy our charming lake house. "Serenity at the Lake" in Hernando is located in a peaceful setting surrounded by palm trees, lush greenery, and beautiful plants with lovely views of flowers, the lake and the occasional visiting of sandhill cranes. This is a perfect location if you are visiting the area, or if you simply want to experience a touch of Florida lakeside with many wonderful activities minutes away!

We are located towards the back of our neighborhood on a circle, so not much traffic comes through. Our neighbors are mostly snowbirds or keep to themselves. The rest of the neighborhood is mostly retirees. It's the perfect neighborhood for walking, riding bikes, running or just relaxing outdoors and enjoying everything the lake has to offer. Please note: We DO NOT allow parties of any kind in this house - we respect the quiet and privacy of our neighbors.

We are less than 5 miles to 3 very popular restaurants that are family owned and have a long standing in our town. We are a short drive to the local pharmacy, grocery store and farmers market.

Withlacoochee State Trail (10 min) is an extremely popular trail for biking, walking, running and skating. 46 mile flat terrain trail traverses rivers and forests, small town charm and railroad history.

Crystal River (25 min) is a popular place to see hundreds of manatees certain times of the year and you can swim with them right from your boat in Kings Bay. Three Sisters springs connected to the bay are an amazing place to kayak, paddle board and snorkel in too! The manatees flock to the springs during the winter months.

Ocala, FL (20+ mins) Horse Capital of the world! World Equestrian Center plus many farms and places to horseback.

Downtown Dunnellon (15-20 min) historic village shopping, amazing Cuban sandwiches, Greek food and seafood with live music on the river! The rainbow river is also a tourist attraction as well as a local destination.

Homosassa (30 min) AMAZING scalloping certain times of the year.

Silver Springs (29 miles) - Glass bottom boat rides on the river and Zoo.

Tampa Airport & Lowry Park Zoo - 1.5 hours

Orlando Theme Parks & Airport - 1.5 hours

Clearwater Beach - 1.5 hours

The less popular/crowded Crystal River man-made beach, Pine Island beach, and Cedar Key beach are all about an hour away.

Property manager

Sarina Moriarty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Hernando, FL

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Skyview At Terra Vista - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Citrus County Speedway - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Rainbow River - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 23 min drive - 23.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Ranchito Inverness - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity at the Lake pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Serenity at the Lake?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity at the Lake?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Serenity at the Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lakeside Golf and Country Club, Johnson Pond Trailhead, and Skyview At Terra Vista. Bark Central Dog Park and Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Serenity at the Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janece B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend destination
We have stayed at this property a couple times now. The location is quiet and tranquil. The property is always adequately stocked with everything you would need. The hosts are very communicative and friendly. We enjoy spending family weekends here every now and then.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home away from home
The house was perfect for friends to stay with 2 bedroom/ bathroom combo rooms and an additional twin bedroom. Wonderful screened in porch with amble seating. One of the best stocked rentals I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woody Hooper
Our stay was absolutely amazing. Sarina was was absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We loved this absolutely charming house. Clean, quite, serene, close to everything. It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
This house is very well equipped if you are planning on cooking. The location is a little far from all the attractions in the area but ok if you don’t mind taking a 20-30 minute drive. The neighborhood is quiet and so peaceful watching the lake from the covered patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!!!
Very clean and I felt very at home. Comfortable and definitely will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get together weekend
This is our second stay at this unique, cozy, comfortable house....(with an amazing view of the lake). We love the location, we love the convenience of the easy check-in, we love that the host is always responsive. In fact, we love it so much, we are looking into renting it a third time....Lovely little, colorful, happy house, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Family for Christmas
Great place to stay while visiting family in town. Loved the checkin process! Loved that it had shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Reuion
Thoroughly enjoyd our short stay at this beautiful, serene property. Every was so nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy v., Spring Hill, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We enjoyed our stay, the host was very pleasant to work with. House had everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great leisurely mini vacay
We sincerely loved everything about this rental. The decor, the location, the amazing lake view, the homey feel....the description was right on...we are definitely looking forward to another stay. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best “home away from home”…but better!!!
Staying at this charming lake house was an amazing experience. The house was so inviting, FULLY stocked and absolutely perfect. Every detail was carefully thought through and it shows! There was plenty of comfy areas to relax and spend time with family. The location was perfect for family time or a romantic getaway. We had a ball biking to the dock (of course bikes & a kayak were provided) and looking for fish and playing on the tire swing. The location was also a perfect combo of incredibly quiet yet close enough to reach the Spring, lakes and every store within a short drive. The most incredible thing this place has to offer is the hosts though! They were so quick to respond, offer detailed recommendations and were so charming. Needless to say this place deserves all the awards. We will definitely be coming back and sending all of our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood
This home was a great place to stay for a month. I was in town for work but there is plenty to do in the area if you are on vacation. I really enjoyed the quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisa S., peachtree city, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home Base for exploring the area
We picked the Hernando home because of its location in the middle of springs we wanted to visit. It was perfect, house was very comfortable, clean and well stocked. Great restaurant 7 min away, Stumpknockers, very good food! Couldn’t have asked for a better set up and Host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family staycation
This home was amazing. Check in and out was extremely easy . Sitting on the front porch felt like you are all alone because it was just so peaceful 😊 . Would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
We were extremely happy with our stay. We felt like we were at home and very welcomed. That was a amazing stay! Very happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa B., Midway

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Stayed here over memorial weekend and it was great..The house itself is adorable, and completely stocked with everything you could possibly ever need! It’s on a lake, and you can either drive or walk to the lake dock, it’s just a 5 minute walk..We fished all weekend, and enjoyed a couple of local favorites like the Front Porch Restaurant. The owners are amazing, and very quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022