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Hellgate Island scallop house, boat access only

2.0 star property
Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Property grounds
Marina
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to Hellgate Island Scallop House, a serene waterfront retreat accessible only by boat. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings and unparalleled luxury of private island living, where you can fish right off the dock for snook or unwind in a large hammock on the expansive deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Hellgate Island scallop house, boat access only

Visit Hellgate Island Scallop House, a unique waterfront property only reachable by boat. Experience luxury living on your own private island. Immerse yourself in serene surroundings and tranquility. Just 15 minutes to the many boat ramps and 15 minutes to the gulf.
Fish right off the dock for snook, redfish or the occasional tarpon.
Porpoise, manatee & river otters are a common visitor. There is a large deck / dock for grilling and entertainment or just unwind in the large hammock.
We have two docks one on the front of the house directly on the Homosassa River and the back dock on the protected back lagoon.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Please take any scollop shells to the dumpster at the boat ramp
Please don’t clean fish or scollop in the house.
A well behaved dog is ok but please don’t allow dogs on furniture or beds and pick up after your fur baby.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
FL, Homosassa

What's nearby

  • Beli Island - 16 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Crumps Landing
  • The Freezer

Frequently asked questions

Is Hellgate Island scallop house, boat access only pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hellgate Island scallop house, boat access only?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hellgate Island scallop house, boat access only?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hellgate Island scallop house, boat access only located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is close to Beli Island, Tiger Tail Island, and Shell Island. Local attractions also include Dog Island and Greenleaf Key.

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Hellgate Island scallop house, boat access only Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

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

Peace and solitude

A great little cottage for relaxation, peace and solitude. Hosts were very accommodating and responded quickly to messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!! Perfect for going to the gulf fishing and going to the springs to cool off. Bill was great and very accommodating. We had a great time. Thank you, The McCoy’s and grandkids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot say enough about the house, location and hosts. We will be back again and again. Thank you so much for the treats, drinks, etc. Look forward to our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED IT! It’s like being in a tropical cabin. We called it a “staycation” because we were not too far from home (1.5 hours), but being out there felt like another world. Our family will be returning! Thank you to the hosts for being so responsive and providing such a clean, comfortable home-base for our salty adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cory s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect scallop house. You can turn off and enjoy the peacefulness the area provides. Great host and very accommodating. We will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

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

Great secluded spot scallopers!

We came in for a quick 2 night scallop stay with the family and we caught our limit within a few hours opening morning! Private getaway with boat access only-boat parking in cove was clutch. Loved the fire pit, hammock and peaceful river vibes- scallop season 2025 does not disappoint! Thank you for these precious family memories---we won't forget this trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND G.

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

HELLS GATE

VERY NICE CLEAN QUITE PROPERTY ENJOYED OUR STAY THERE. GREAT VIEW FOR WATCHING BOATS PASSING THROUGH HELLS GATE
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Great Stay

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. Loved being able to bring our own boat and loved the special touches from the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger L.

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

Hells Gate

What a dream! The place is amazing! Bobbi and Bill are amazing hosts! We had A LOT of fun! We WILL beback! Bobbi Bill thank you for everything!! Fruit basket and ice-cream was over the top!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany A.

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

Scallop House

This was the cutest little getaway from home—the perfect location for scalloping or heading to the springs. The host left ice cream, fresh fruit, and water for us. We loved that they had dog bowls to make our pups feel included. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

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

Absolutely Amazing

My husband and I were thrilled to be the first guest to the Scallop House. What a beautiful comfortable place. The owners Bill and Bobbie did a fantastic job with the renovations. It was truly like coming home every afternoon after being on the boat all day. There are 2 docks, the front one homed our 33’ Palmetto and the back one homed the 18’ Carolina Skiff with no problems. There is a back deck that was perfect for hanging out in the hammock, a table and chairs under a nice shade, a fire pit with more chairs and a grill which made it perfect for cooking and hanging out with our friends. There is a perfect little front yard for the pets, which was perfect that we were able to bring the fur baby. The owners left us a great fresh fruit bowl, ice cream in the freezer and bottles of water, they were absolutely amazing to deal with and very accommodating. We will definitely be back and 100% recommend. Thank you so much we will never forget our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024