From sunrise coffee on the upper deck to evenings around the fire pit, Hernando Hideaway is thoughtfully designed for unforgettable waterfront vacations with family and friends.
Hernando Hideaway is a fully renovated waterfront retreat on a rare half-acre lot in Hernando Beach, offering direct Gulf access and everything you need for a relaxing getaway on Florida’s Nature Coast.
Thoughtfully designed for families, friends, and boating enthusiasts, the home features spacious indoor and outdoor living areas where you can spend your days in the heated saltwater pool, launch a kayak or boat from the private dock, gather around the fire pit, or simply unwind while taking in peaceful canal views beneath the swaying palm trees.
Whether you’re planning a boating adventure, a scalloping trip, a family vacation, or a quiet waterfront escape, we hope Hernando Hideaway becomes a place where lasting memories are made and traditions begin.
Hi, we’re Joe & Josie, founders of Barba Property Management and the owners of Hernando Hideaway.
Originally from Pennsylvania, we discovered Hernando Beach while searching for a place that offered something different from Florida’s busy tourist destinations. We fell in love with its small-town charm, direct Gulf access, incredible boating, fresh local seafood, and the peaceful pace of Florida’s Nature Coast.
In 2020, we purchased Hernando Hideaway and spent nearly a year thoughtfully renovating every space with one goal: to create the kind of waterfront vacation home we would want to stay in ourselves.
Every detail—from the fully stocked kitchen and coffee bar to the heated saltwater pool, private dock, kayaks, and family-friendly extras—was chosen to make your vacation as effortless as possible.
Today, the greatest compliment we receive isn’t about the home itself—it’s hearing guests say it’s “the best stocked vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in.”
Whether you’re boating to the Gulf, fishing from the dock, relaxing by the pool, or watching the sunset from the upper deck, we hope Hernando Hideaway becomes a place where your family reconnects, creates traditions, and makes memories you’ll talk about long after your vacation ends.
Hernando Beach is calling your name! If you’re looking for a laid-back small-town coastal experience, you’re seriously going to love it here. We sure do!
Every season is special at Hernando Hideaway. Check our calendar below, reserve your dates, and start dreaming of your next vacation..
We can’t wait to welcome you.
