Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Central West, Florida, USA (Less Than 60 Miles North of Tampa, FL)
Accommodations: Riverfront Home, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
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 year 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. 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. We even have two bicycles for your use.
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
- Washer: For your own use, in garage off kitchen.
- Dryer: For your own use, in garage off kitchen.
- Linens Provided
- Garage: with Garage door opener
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed: Tempur-pedic Memory Foam Mattress
- Queen Bed: Aero Bed, queen size available for your use.
- Convertible Bed: Very comfortable, easy to open futon - queen size.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- 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
- 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.
- Kid Friendly: Recommend older children (10+) because of the seawall and the concrete steps.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- 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/$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
- Back Yard Along River - Gulf Coast Vacation Rental
- Livingroom with Fireplace - Gulf Coast Vacation Rental
- Dining Area - Gulf Coast Vacation Rental
- Clear Spring Water with Manatees from Seawall
- Brand New Kitchen
- Master Bedroom & Bath
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Lori Russell , Gilbertsville, PA
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ross jones , sunbury,ohio
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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.