This was our first time staying in Spring Hill and I was pleasantly surprised with the area. The house is centrally located to just about anything you could want or need. The neighborhood was quiet and the people were friendly in passing. My mother felt it was safe enough to take her scooter out for a ride alone which is unusual for her. The house itself is well laid out and very functional. The backyard is shady and private. My family spent most of our time around the pool while our dog relaxed in the fenced yard. The pool area is shady enough where you might want to pay for the pool to be heated if your not from snow country like us. If you like to fish there is some great charters that run out of Hernando Beach. We went out on the Thunder party boat and Captain Chaz did a phenomenal job putting us onto fish. It was more like a private charter than a party boat. Pine island beach is quaint with a nice swimming area and snack bar. The sunsets were beautiful there and it was only about a 15 minute drive with traffic. They have a nice playground for the kids and pavilions on the beach for picnics and shade. I visited a friend in St. Pete which was an easy drive. I didn't have any trouble with traffic. I wish we had more time in the area because there was a lot to do within a short drive. I'm sure we will rent from Melinda again.