Chassahowitzka Hotel

Just stayed yet again at the Chaz’ Hotel. I travel a lot for a non-​prof educational org and the hotels are all the same — some worse than others — some better, but all with a sameness and no sense of «home». The Chassahowitzka Hotel is en exception. It is run by a fourth generation hotelier. The Chaz Hotel began as a fish camp about 100 years ago offering very basic lodging and easy access to fishing.
Today, the Chaz Hotel is a beautiful place, shaded by old growth oaks and is well appointed. The owners Dave and Kim are not only veterans — they are uniquely suited to a very difficult task — making people feel at home when they are not. They now have a manager to help them — Jeff, and he is also excellent.
I could literally go on and on. They have access to fishing guides and golfing. They offer meals for groups — hand prepared on site, often by the owners themselves. The entire place is always «scary» clean — immaculate and inviting. Dave and Kim have preserved the old Florida feel, while simultaneously offering all of the modern conveniences.
I hate to even write this review for fear it might attract more people and limit my own access to my favorite hotel on the planet! If you would like a weekend get away or are an avid fisherman or golfer — this is THE place to go. It is near lots of great restaurants and many outdoor activities in a place that is always green. They even manage a house nearby called «The Maggie House», with four beds and two full bathrooms — it is gorgeous and can be had for a very reasonable cost.
Tell Dave or Jeff that Trey sent you and be treated like family.