Brooksville, Florida is a town with plenty of historic southern charm! The town is full of Victorian-styled houses and buildings draped with Spanish moss. It is the perfect place to explore historic sites and museums like the May-Stringer House and the Chinsegut Hill Manor House. You might even catch a glimpse of a ghost, as the area has some spooky legends attached to it! Brooksville is a great jumping off point to see local state parks with interesting wildlife, the attractions of big cities like Tampa and Orlando, and the gulf bay beaches. Below are some of our best Airbnb vacation rentals for your trip to Brooksville, Florida!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on July 21, 2024.
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1. Two-bedroom condominium in a luxury golf resort (from USD 98)
This gorgeous condo has nearly all the amenities of a luxury resort! Located inside of the Southern Hills Plantation community, guests have access to all the activities offered. This includes a championship golf course, tennis, and fitness center. For something a little more relaxing, take a dip in the gorgeous lap pool that is surrounded by an impressive colonnade. Up to four guests can stay in this two bedroom and two bathroom condo, which is accessible only by stairs.
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the beds were comfortable and the view of the golf course was nicewifi and cable beds are super comfy thankscomfortable bed and various appliancesthe door opened to that area with a small dining table and a nice sectional and tvthe condo is small but the furniture linens and bathrooms were very niceCleanliness:
space was clean communication was finethe place was very clean and comfortablenice clean and quiet place to stay in this areaclean comfortable place in a relaxed settingclean and adequately equipped for meal preparationHost:
he was a great hosta great big thank you to our hosta great space with great hostseveryone that works there is so friendly and welcomingbest hospitality very accommodating host i will place jeff on the top of my airbnb listRead more reviewsLocation:
great place and good locationgreat location and town homejeff's place is in a great locationgreat location and so convenient to the golf coursegreat location very comfortable exactly as pictured
2. Irish country cottage on a farm (from USD 79)
This rental brings a little bit of the Irish countryside to Brooksville! This private cottage has charming decor and is surrounded by lush plants which can be enjoyed from the rocking chair on the front porch or the wooden swing in the yard. The cottage is located on a real working farm which adds to the Irish ambiance! Guests are welcome to assist with farm chores like milking cows and feeding calves, and visit the rare chickens on the premises. Though you can unplug easily since there is no wi-fi, the Shebeen is located a short drive from bustling Brooksville and all that the area has to offer!
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the cottage was immaculate and comfortablethe cottage is cozy and romanticthe cottage was super comfortable and cleanthe cottage is beautiful comfortable and is situated off to the sidean awesome experience cozy place with the peace and tranquility with an irish countryside cottageCleanliness:
it was fantastically clean and every breath smelled of spearminteverything was very clean plenty of linens towels etcwarm clean and super comfortablethe place was clean cozy and comfortablethe guest house is very clean and comfortableHost:
the owners are amazing peopleowners ?such a nice kind peoplehosts are very courteoussuper friendly hostsgreat host and relaxed atmosphereRead more reviewsLocation:
its in a beautiful location and so peacefulit's located in the perfect place to go for long walks with a family mascotawesome farm setting is super peaceful and yet very close to townwonderful quiet peaceful location on a farm in the woods a few miles south of brooksvillebeautiful countryside nice walkable road
3. Mermaid Landing at Pirate's Cove (from USD 137)
If getting up close and personal to a manatee is one of the goals of your trip to Brooksville, this may be the ideal rental for you! Located on a quiet canal off the Weeki Wachee river, manatees can frequently be seen in the water at certain times of the year. The Mermaid Landing is the perfect starting point for a river adventure with two kayaks, a canoe, and a paddleboard all available for your use. If the manatees are being shy or have migrated for the season, there are plenty of other activities to do at this cottage. Fish off the deck or relax in the nautically-themed interior. If you’re up for a little more excitement, Buccaneer Bay water park is located nearby in Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and features water slides and a lazy river.
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the a/c was good and tv had a good selection of cable/netflix channelslocation is great but the apartment and furniture were shabbywe had a wonderful time staying here the house is cozy and it's a gorgeous view out backthe bed was a little uncomfortable but overall a good stayCleanliness:
the house was really clean and was decorated nicethe house was clean and had everything we neededthis is a really great deal very clean and cozy nice neighborhood; absolutely loved the mermaid decoreven though the place is nothing fancy it was clean comfortable and looked just as your photos showedthe host has very good communication and the place is very cleanHost:
responses from the owner were super quickthe host was very helpful to answer any questions asapevery thing works great and the owner was very responsive when we had questionsandrea and jason were wonderful hosts prompt clear communications and available via phone for questions during stayandi the host always replied to any of my questions quickly and offered good communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
love the location of this placegood restaurants close by toogreat quiet location with easy access to nearby attractionsgreat location by the watergreat location close to everything we wanted to do
4. Tyler's country hideaway (from USD 60)
This rental is located on a beautiful piece of property that is so impeccably maintained, you can tell the host is a full-time gardener! This in-law style apartment sleeps up to four guests in a bedroom and pull-out murphy bed. There is a fully-equipped kitchen and a private bathroom as well. Guests can enjoy the beautiful gardens and gazebo, or explore all there is to do in the area. Homossassa Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs state parks are both a short drive away. Tampa is also located nearby and it’s also possible to drive to Orlando for a day trip from this rental.
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the kitchen and even the bathroom were fully stocked the linens and beds were extremely comfortablethe wifi was a little slow but this place has everything you need we enjoyed our staywe were attending a music festival nearby and just needed beds to lay our heads each nightthe chickens were entertaining the bed and futon were so comfy and i enjoyed relaxing in this serene environmentvery nice bed and beautiful surroundingsCleanliness:
clean and quaint little cottagecheryl's place was clean and comfortablethe space was clean and well maintainedeverything was very clean and well prepared for usthe place was super clean and cozyHost:
cheryl is a great host of a wonderful country getawayshe is a very friendly and hospitable hostcheryl is a great hostcheryl was an outstanding hostcheryl is an excellent host and very sweetRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is also greatgreat place location and peoplethe place is breathtakingly beautiful and private all while being super close to the beach and shopping areascheryl's place was a great location and very cost effective for uscountry feel but still close to town providing easy access to shopping and restaurants
5. Garage apartment in Emerson Place (from USD 90)
This Airbnb is located within walking distance to downtown Brooksville. Within ten minutes, you can be exploring the shops and restaurants of this quaint town. Brooksville has a very historic atmosphere and museums like the May-Stringer House and the Brooksville Railroad Depot Museum. After a day of sightseeing, returning to this apartment will feel like coming home! It is located over the hosts’ garage and sleeps up to four guests. The interior has a lovely minimalist design as well as all the amenities you could need.
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beautiful antique furniture and fully stocked kitchengood strong reliable wifi tooi was able to use the wi-fi for the interview but i appreciated their willingness to helpthe beds were super cozycharming place to stay the gardenia tree out front welcomes you to a wonderfully cozy apartmentCleanliness:
very clean extra personal toucheseverything was very clean and organizedclean cute and affordablesparkling clean nice hot shower5 star airbnb super clean and great communication would stay againHost:
excellent hosts highly recommendedthe hosts were delightful and respectful of our privacythe hosts were friendly and very helpful when neededthe hosts were very kind and ready to help with anything we neededlarry and deborah were so thoughtful and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful location and beautiful spacevery easy check in and close to towngreat location with easy off street parking1 hour or so away from clear water and tampa so you can be close to the actionvery nicely done apartment overlooking the neighborhood and close to everything
6. Private room in a bungalow at Shady Oaks
This rental is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for some peace and quiet! Tucked away in the woods, here you’ll be able to enjoy the fresh air and birds chirping from the screened in porch. This rental is a private room for two with a separate entrance, an en-suite bathroom, and even a personal coffee maker and microwave. Additional food items are available in the shared kitchen. This rental is located north of Brooksville, which has shopping, restaurants, and museums. It is also within driving distance of beaches and places where you can swim with manatees!
Brooksville, Florida, United States
4.69 km (3.0 mi) from Tom Varn ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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cute room with caring provides such as snacks heater fridge fan a/c and microwave all in one roomthere is free wifi but no tv which suited me perfectlyit would have been nice to have a tv or radiothe little room was sparkly clean with many amenities we were not expectingwe love it because it has easy access it is very natural and cozyCleanliness:
nice place clean and cozyclean and very prettysuper clean and quiet little spotthe room is very clean and smell goodit is very clean and sereneHost:
she was very communicative and thoughtfulcheryl was a wonderful host very communicative kind and easygoinggreat place price and hostshe was a great host very responsive with messages and very accommodatingcheryl and david were friendly hosts who unselfishly shared their part of paradiseRead more reviewsLocation:
cheryl's place is situated in a nice neighborhoodcheryl has a outstanding place situated very close to the recreation in the areacheryl was very gracious and i really enjoyed the locationa cute little out of the way place that is very affordablea great place to getaway from the hustle and bustle for a day or longer
7. Three-bedroom house in downtown Brooksville
Staying in this adorable house will make you feel right at home! It sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms, and family pets are welcome too! The house has several lovely spots to enjoy the fresh Florida air like a front porch and beautiful fenced in backyard, ideal if you bring a dog along. It is less than a mile from downtown Brooksville making it easy to explore the historic city by foot.
Brooksville, Florida, United States
1.21 km (0.8 mi) from Tom Varn ParkTop guest reviews
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kitchen was large and had nice updated appliances including an ice maker on the refridgeratorthe beds were the highlight as the mattresses and linens were so comfortablethree large size bedrooms with very comfortable mattresses and nice cotton sheetsvery nice place with lots of roomthe beds were all comfortableCleanliness:
super clean and neatsuper clean and well appointedvery clean and comfortable accommodationsthe place was very clean and well maintainedthe bathrooms were clean plenty of towels soap shampoo body washHost:
i highly recommend them as hostsi'm sure the hosts will take care of that quickly thoughsteve and staci were excellent hosts responding promptly to all questions and requestssteve and staci are great hosts and quickly respond to any questions that you may havedecoration good host and really good spaceRead more reviewsLocation:
the nest was close to restaurants and it resides in a cute townthe location is fantastic for weddings at saxon manorit's an excellent central location for exploring and enjoying old floridathe house is in a wonderful locationit was the perfect location and we had a wonderful experience
8. Two rooms on Hart Horse Farm
Finding pet-friendly accommodations can be difficult, even if you only have a dog, but at this rental you could even bring along your horse! Located on a real horse farm, guests can bring along their own horse and trailer with advance notice. Even if you don’t have pets, it’s an exciting experience to see how a horse farm works up close. This rental includes two rooms and a private bathroom in the main house for up to five people. Guests have access to the living room and kitchen as well as the large screened in porch which overlooks the pasture. The host also provides bicycles to take on the trails that lead to the Withalacooche State Forest or downtown Brooksville.
Brooksville, Florida, United States
8.39 km (5.3 mi) from Tom Varn ParkTop guest reviews
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very comfortable sleeping arrangements and would definitely recommendthe place is really cozy- tucked beautifully amidst horse farms and well connectedit was incredibly clean and comfortable with amenities of homethe bed was comfortable and the room was super quiet at nightthe room is small but adequate for our needs and it's great being able to use the kitchenCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablethe house was very cleanawesome place everything was nice clean and comfortableall the accommodations were clean well equipped and very comfortablethe second visit was even better than the first very comfortable clean quite place to stayHost:
she is a great hostrobin was a superior hostshe does a great job as a super hostrobin is a wonderful hostrobin is a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very good location quiet and peacefulwe didn't take advantage of the livery but it seems an ideal place to do sogreat place close to the springs and manatees (which is why we went) and great hospitality from robinif you want a relaxing and stress free day trip that is a great place to visitwe would definitely recommend this place to local travelers and horse lovers too thank you for everything robin
9. Charming family-friendly home in Smith Acres
This rental is perfect if you’re traveling with a large group. Guests have access to the entire home and up to eight people can stay in the three bedrooms. It has two and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen, and laundry facilities. There is also a lovely pool in the backyard fenced in for your privacy. Smith Acres is certainly a family-friendly destination, making it a great pick for travelers who are exploring the theme parks or beaches of central Florida!
2.48 km (1.6 mi) from Tom Varn Park
10. Upper floor suite in a rustic cottage
This rental is a wonderful option for nature lovers and explorers! Located in a woodsy area that is delightfully secluded, it is not unusual to see and hear wildlife nearby. One of the hosts is a self-taught mycologist and herbalist of wild fungi, flowers and herbs who can take adventurous guests on guided foraging tours! The hosts can also provide a gourmet breakfast or dinner made with fresh, local ingredients for a small fee. This cozy room in the cottage is the perfect size for one or two travelers.
3.01 km (1.9 mi) from Tom Varn Park
Plan your adventure to Brooksville, Florida!
The area around Brooksville has a plethora of exciting activities and sights with a variety of unique Airbnb rentals too! See the local parks and wildlife by day, and stay in an imitation Irish cottage or on a horse farm by night. These rentals would be the perfect home base for your visit to Brooksville and all the nearby things to see.
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