The Reserve at Homosassa Springs - Homosassa, Florida

Ben

March 2025: I’ve lived here for four plus years now and for me it’s perfect. For my tastes it’s a high-amenity location, with a level of un-governed chaos that I’m comfortable with. If things get too unlivable, the county police will come if you just call them.

For others, however, about a third of the park either has a for-sale sign in their window or intend to sell but have not yet posted with a realtor. So…as in the song Hotel California, “you can check out any time you like but you can never leave”. You will pay lot rent until you sell your house…..and homes here are not selling.

But again, for me: this park rocks!

July 2024. Yow! My rating of The Reserve goes up to four stars from three! Reason: The Reserve and Gemstone paid to remove a tree that fell across the canal into my yard: it’s gone! They are trimming other trees as well. The clubhouse and pool area are primo! The only reason why not five stars is the shrouded June $35 per month water/sewer increase.

So prospective home buyers: given improved park management/ownership: this location becomes a hot rock. If your lifestyle choices match those professed by the authors Stanley and Danko, strike now like a bass on a worm and buy a home here.

My July 2023 writeup:

Don’t move here unless you can actually afford to “retire”. That means more than an affordable house. Unforeseen expenses happen such as $4800 to cut an unstable oak tree down before hurricane season, a $35 per month base increase in water and sewer for which no by-dollar explanation has yet surfaced, and rent increases with inflation. Lot rent increases WILL happen yearly.

If, however, you want an unbeatable high-amenity location, don’t mind some chaos but not much violent crime, love forrest, jungle, birds/critters, and want to get out of a large state income nest egg tax: this is your jackpot. Move here while it’s still available.

Bike trails, fantastic library, city parks, a county bus, two grocery stores within a mile, paddle board rental down the street, good-enough nightclubs, access to the Sun-coast Parkway: “high amenity” defined.

How to quickly become disappointed and angry: don’t account for increasing costs, eat five or more evening meals in restaurants each week, assume Tampa Airport is an easy way to visit Michigan, buy yourself a new truck because you deserve it. Do these things and you, a new buyer, will sell within two years.

Kim R.

We’ve owned a home here for two years. Management is definitely holding people accountable in the park for keeping their houses cleaned and picked up. It looks great. We are very excited about the new pickle ball court. It’s the only one in Homosassa. Thank you Kay for all your hard work around here. We are thankful to live here!

Brenda C.

We bought our home in March 2023 and love it here! The Reserve still retains the sense of "old Florida", with all amenities close by but without the hassle of big city noise, traffic etc. The property manager Kay has been helpful and informative throughout and the long time maintenance man Clay has given us much needed help and advice as new owners of a manufactured home.

Kimberly F.

Our manager goes above and beyond her job. I've never seen any one like her. She's constantly working outside. The improvents and upgrading of The Reserve. She has great people skills. I'm proud of my community. It's came such a long way it's beautiful. I'm sure it's out of her control but the front mobile home is pink and to me it's embarrassing it looks like low income. That's the sore eye about the entrance. The landscaping and design in the clubhouse the beautiful pool. There's a lot of work that has been done in such a short time. I'm very thankful we have someone who cares so much to keep everything so nice. I just wanted to let the company know THANK YOU!

kristopher G.

Our experience has been very favorable since we've signed our lease mid May. The park manager was helpful with a tree over hang issue, and had a tree trimming contractor remove limbs encroaching our home. The park manager was even able to have a local contractor stop by, and speak to us concerning a standby generator. Thank you!

Travis A.

I wish I could buy here. 100% total and permanently disabled veteran. I'm 46, single, but have 2 dogs that are 100 pounds and a small service dog. My aunt and uncle love here too. It'd be nice to have the help.

Chris F.

Between my mother and myself, have been there for years, and could not be happier. Is neighbors are wonderful, Dennis the park manager is dynamite, and any questions or issues I've ever had, he's has handled quickly and professionally. And Clay, the ground's/maintenance manager, is also excellent.. And has always gone out of his way to go the extra mile. Could not ask for a better community, or better community management and maintenance.

Eva S.

Thank you so much Dennis Tarr for all your help and knowledge in helping my husband and I purchase and set up our new home in this beautiful park. It's a very friendly and safe community close to many restaurants and recreational areas. As snow birds we are looking forward to spending the winter there. Dennis is very knowledgeable of the area and recommended us to several points of interest.