Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Central West, Florida, USA (Less Than 60 Miles North of Tampa, FL)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Riverfront Home
Two bedroom, two bath home directly on the crystal clear, spring fed Weeki Wachee River. Watch boats, kayaks, canoes, manatees and fish cruise by just feet from the house. Nature is at your doorstep, literally.
Catch a crab dinner from the dock. (traps provided). Weeki Wachee is famous for calm relaxing canoe and kayak trips down the current of the river to the Gulf of Mexico. Motor boats are allowed only at slow speed on the entire river, so no boats screaming by. You can swim or float just off the steps in 72 degree water all winter long.
Across from a state wildlife sanctuary, no neighbors across the river, except Otters, Herons, Ibis, Ducks, and other critters.
Rental includes use of 16 foot pontoon boat with quiet Honda 4-cycle motor. If you prefer to bring your own boat, you can use the dock to keep it in the water. We have one kayak for use in the river.
Pets are welcome, front and side yards all fenced for dogs. Dogs love boats. There are sandy beaches along the river to stop and let your dogs swim.
Screened porch for relaxing, as well as covered outdoor kitchen area right at the water’s edge. Single car attached garage. Completely remodeled in 2007, all new kitchen, appliances, and furniture. Wood and tile floors throughout. Exceptionally clean and easy to keep clean. Completely furnished with linens, towels, kitchen utensils, a real cook’s kitchen or you can eat out at one of many nearby restaurants. Just bring your suitcase.
Don’t come here for the technology -- but we have LCD digital cable TV, high-speed wireless internet, and digital nationwide phone service.
There are endless places to go on day trips, less than an hour from Tampa and an hour and a half to Orlando attractions. Locally there is golf, fishing, birding trails, nature walks, diving, and the one-of-a-kind award winning Homosassa Springs State Park-not to be missed. It is the only educational State Wildlife Park in Florida, with a "Fishbowl" you can watch the fish and manatees in the springs of the Homosassa River head waters from under the water, and not get wet.
We would love to share this special place with you. Please contact us for additional photos. Owners live 25 miles north of Weeki Wachee and know the area well. If we can answer any questions you may have, please let us know.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : For your own use, in garage off kitchen.
- Dryer : For your own use, in garage off kitchen.
- Garage : with Garage door opener
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : King Memory Foam Mattress in Master
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : In Guest Room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Brand new kitchen with tin ceilings, recessed lights and a bay window with built-in dining and/or work space over looking the river. Lots of cabinets.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Stainless Steel cookware, glass plates and serving pieces.
- Refrigerator : Stainless Steel, with ice maker
- Dishwasher : Built-in stainless steel
- Microwave : Built-in stainless steel
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Infrared technology grill
- Deck/Patio : Screened room with Patio Furniture, leads out a path to the extra-wide seawall concrete patio area along the river.
- Gazebo : Outdoor kitchen area, two sides are cedar, with a shingle roof, and open sides to the river. Has sink with water, BBQ grill and dining table, chairs.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : On the MAIN spring fed river, where you can see the bottom and watch the fish, swim, or fish for crab.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Nation wide toll free calls.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Sit out on the porch or seawall and connect to the internet.
- Other Amenities
- 16 ft. Pontoon Boat comes with rental. 45 hp Honda motor. Has wood decks, easy to clean just hose off.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets welcome, any size dogs. Our visitors in the past have loved having a safe place for their dogs, and the dogs loved it here.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Limited. Home is on ground level, no steps to enter. Small step down into screened porch and garage.
- Not Suitable for Children : Small Children, under +/-8 years, could easily run and fall on concrete seawall, or fall into water.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- There are many fishing guides that will take you into the Gulf of Mexico and fish for your choice of type of fish. We can recommend one for you. Also there is cave diving in the area, with diving clubs offering trips into underwater caves, one of which is only a couple of turns down river from Catahoula Camp.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
TWO WEEK MINIMUM STAY/$1875 .. Monthly Rate/$3750
Discounts for two or more month's stay depending on season, Please ask for Rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Back Yard Along River - Gulf Coast Vacation Rental
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- Livingroom with Fireplace - Gulf Coast Vacation Rental
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- Dining Area - Gulf Coast Vacation Rental
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- Clear Spring Water with Manatees from Seawall
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- Brand New Kitchen
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- Master Bedroom & Bath
Traveler Reviews (9)
Visitors from Pennsylvania
Guest: David & Debbie and Penny and BJ
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Date of Stay: 03/31/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
**Note, entered by Owner from Guest Book Terri & Andy, We had a wonderful stay at your lovely place, Camp Catahoula. The house is so very comfortable and you provided everything we needed. The weather could not have been better; we really enjoyed sitting in the screen room and watching the manatees swim by on the river. We used the pontoon boat frequently to further explore the river. We enjoyed the beach at Pine Island and saw beautiful sunsets at Bayport. We also had a great time taking side trips to the Wildlife Park in Homosassa Springs and to Tarpon Springs. We went to the swamp fest and had a great time. Our pugs enjoyed the fenced-in yard and had a great time checking out the neighborhood dogs. Terri and Andy, you are guys are great hosts, and enjoyed visiting you and meeting your "babies." (The Catahoulas) Looking forward to next year. Take Care,
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Visitors from Missouri
Guest: Pat & Rory, Buddy & Molly
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Date of Stay: 02/27/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
Terri & Andy, We so enjoyed our time here at your loveley home on the river. The setting is so peaceful, and we enjoyed seeing all the wildlife, and humans kayaking. The river is quite a busy place. We enjoyed the many boat rides. The pups (Buddy and Molly) enjoyed Pierre (neighbor's dog) kayakers, and sneaking under the fence next door. The fenced yards were so very nice to have. We enjoyed seeing all the manatees, and then coming home to relax by the firepit outside or on the screened porch. We enjoyed exploring the area and going to Sam's Beach Bar on Hernando Beach, and Rusty Bellies in Tarpon Springs. Trapon Springs is about 28 miles and is worth the drive! They have told us it was called "Little Greece of Florida." We look forward to returning to your little home on the river. Thanks so much!
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In the Area for AKC Dog Show
Guest: Pam & Tom and Zarco & Marna (Portugese Water Dogs)
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Date of Stay: 01/24/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
**Left in Visitor's Comment Book Terri & Andy, Your home is lovely - everthing we expected and much, much more. We appreciate all of the thoughtful things you did to make us feel more like friends than renters. Marna especially wanted me to thank you for coming to the dog show to cheer her on for her 5 point major reserve. Sadly, she didn't get any points, but she had a wonderful time. Zarco loved to dive into the water to retreive his stick, and they both loved their trips on the boat. We saw lots of manatees, river otters, crabs, turtles, and of course lots of birds. If we come to the Florida circuit again, we will definately stay here again. Thank you again for your kindness,
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The Perfect Vacation Spot!
Guest: Pam and Tom
(Gray, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 01/10/11
Review Submitted: 02/14/11
Catahoula Camp was the perfect vacation spot. The wildlife was incredible--daily manatee sightings, river otters and lots of bird life. The house is very comfortable and very well equipped and the owners are very hospitable--they make you feel more like friends than tenants. The weather was a little chilly when we were there, but we did make use of the pontoon boat and the kayak. Our dogs had a great time, too! They loved the crates and dog beds that were provided. I'd love to visit again when the weather was a little warmer and we could make more use of the porch and the back yard area.
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Guest: Diane
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Date of Stay: 02/01/10
Review Submitted: 06/14/10
Added by homeowner, comment sent via email.Note by homeowner, we do now have a kayak for use on the river.. Dad asked me if I would give you our feedback on our stay We thought the place was great and greatly appreciated all the amenities that you supplied. You all thought of everything and it was a pleasant surprise. Things we didn't think of, you did. It felt like we were being taken care of, like we were part of a family. I have to say it made our stay that much more great! We loved the fact that the place was right on the river. Being able to see the manatees and all the wildlife right from in front of the house was so cool My daughter and I loved the kayak trip we took from the Springs, it was one of the highlights of our stay. The river is gorgeous If there was anything lacking at all, I would have to say use of a private kayak - we would have been on it everyday - it was that cool. The pontoon boat was great, but it being run by an engine and being a little bulky, for the inexperienced it was a little daunting. Give me a paddle any day. Dad did just fine with it, but I was a little scared of taking it out by myself. All in all, I would have to say that your place totally outshone any other place I had ever been to. It was a home away from home - on a river, in a wonderful environment, with every amenity you could think of (and some you can't)and we would return in a heartbeat Thanks so much for all the care you took in making our stay so pleasant!!! Diane
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Guest: Russell
(Gilbertsville, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/15/09
Review Submitted: 01/15/09
We stayed in December 2008 over the holidays for 2 weeks. It was incredible. The manatees that swam with us, even let us pet them. The otters, fish, dolphins and even the raccoons were a delight. (lock those garbage cans up at night)...haha....Anyhow, the house was so clean and had everything you could think of. Terri and Andy are the perfect hosts and are extremely personable and accommodating. The pontoon boat was awesome!! The fishing was also incredible right off the backyard. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. We will definitely be going back...sooner rather than later...If anyone would like to call us and ask any questions or a referral I would be happy to talk with you.
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Guest: ross jones
(sunbury,ohio)
Date of Stay: 02/11/08
Review Submitted: 02/11/08
We enjoyed our stay very much,the house is very nice and very livable and easy to keep clean. The outside area is great we spent alot of time there,the boat is a real plus,lots of fun. Teri and Andy are very nice and very helpful,and the neighbors are friendly. would highly recomend for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation. Ross & Carolyn Jones Sunbury,Ohio
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/07/08
Review Submitted: 02/07/08
Catahoula Camp is a great get-away for nature lovers. Wonderful views of the ever changing river and native wildlife right from the backyard. A nice escape from the Indiana winter! The owners were quick to respond to our every wish and need. Kathy and Butch Edwards Nabb, Indiana
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Guest: Cathy & Jason
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Date of Stay: 10/17/07
Review Submitted: 10/17/07
Jason & I would like to thank you very much for allowing us to enjoy your home...it truly is amazing here! Not an uncomfortable seat in the house. We had a great time. Thank You! As for needing anything - maybe a list of local places that deliver, just in case someone does not want to cook. Aside from that it was Great!! Note from owner, we have a folder of local menus, and delivery places, and services available.
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