Weeki Wachee Comfortable Canal Cottage - Kayaks Available

• Feels like home

  Feels like home

  • Guest Travler2011
  • Date of stay 01/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/03/13
  We stayed here 2 months Jan & Feb. 2013. Very comfortable and clean no bugs everything worked was equipped with everything needed. We had a great time, home is close to many attractions but is in a very quiet area close to shopping and restaurants. Managers Jim and Bonnie were very helpful and became good friends. There are kayaks to use and we went down the Weeki Wachee river which is an easy paddle from the home. Home is large enough to accommodate 4 adults with ease. Would have stayed next year if was available. Any minor problems we had were addressed by Jim or Bonnie and quickly taken care of. Close to Weeki Wachee mermaids, Tarpon sponge docks, Busch Gardens Homossassa Springs animal park all of which I would recommend to visit. Close to casino in Tampa which I don't recommend unless you are lucky which we are not.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

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  • Guest Irene
  • Date of stay 03/03/12
  • Review Submitted 05/11/12
  Very old modular in need of substantial repair/renovation. Falsely listed as "house"/"cottage" and states property "has undergone a make-over". Not correct! We killed 3 SPIDERS (one the size of a quarter on underside of bedspread) and saw a 4th scurry into/under carpet in bedroom. Had bites on my arms on 2 different occasions. Bedroom ceiling is coming down; furnace/air conditioner screeches; neither bathroom fan works (could cause a fire if switch left on); 3 holes, one large, down to floorboards in very old long green shag carpet that was in majority of modular. When we brought these problems to managers' attention, they stated they were aware of them. Bathroom window does not open, there are water spots on ceilings of bathrooms and one bedroom. Told us not to use front door. Canal is yucky at times and saw snake in canal. Several dilapidated houses in neighborhood. Neighbor has not cleaned up wood nor has owner put fence up. Managers were helpful and friendly until we told them we were leaving early because I was unable to sleep knowing there was live spider in carpet in bedroom. She would not speak to us nor answer door when we knocked as instructed. We attempted to resolve with manager but had door shut in our face. Owner and manager refuse to reimburse us for 10 days left on rental. We have photos of the condition of the modular. Other than the spiders or condition of the property, it was clean. Pine Island beach nearby is beautiful!

  Owner response: We regret that our recent guests did not enjoy visiting us in the little part of -Old Florida- that still remains. Our area has many older homes, our rental being one of them. This rental is not perfect, and we don't represent it as such. However, it is very clean, very comfortable, bug-less, offers many amenities, and has undergone major upgrades. We stand behind our ad as it is written. We stand behind our rental property and invite anyone to come and check it out. Come and see the snakes, manatee, otters, mullet, bass, bird life, etc. - Enjoy them! But please be cautioned that the spiders will be very hard to fine. It has been over 50 days since our guest's departure, and although multiple people have been looking for these spiders, they are not to be found - dead or alive. We would like to let our future guests know, we have never had a bug problem of any kind and would not tolerate such a condition. Note: This is Florida, and much like the state you live in: No one can guarantee that you won't see a bug. We take get pride in this vacation rental that we offer for your holiday away from home.

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• Best Kept Secret in Florida!

  Best Kept Secret in Florida!

  • Guest vikki
  • Date of stay 01/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/14/12
  This area of Florida is absolutely wonderful! This home is located in just the right place. Plenty of privacy yet In less than 10 minutes you can be anyplace you want....the beach, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. The house is beautifully decorated and fully supplied with all your needs. Just pick up some groceries and you're set. Love fishing? it's right outside your back door! And having the use of the Kayaks was an added bonus. We have found a hobby that we both enjoyed! and seeing Manatees in your own backyard...you can't get any better than that. We loved our stay and the area! Best vacation (winter escape) we've ever had!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Ontario Canada

  Ontario Canada

  • Guest Barb
  • Date of stay 02/01/11
  • Review Submitted 04/23/11
  Spacious, bright, cheerful & clean. Management goes above and beyond their call of duty to make your stay a most pleasand experience. Wonderful vacation.

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

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• March Stay Delightful

  March Stay Delightful

  • Guest Anne and Jack
  • Date of stay 03/15/11
  • Review Submitted 04/18/11
  Our stay at this home this past March was delightful. The home is very comfortable and well-equipped. It didn't hurt that the weather was almost perfect either. That made it possible to enjoy the outside patio most evenings. We also loved the sunroom facing the canal as we could see the lovely birds from there. The two bedrooms & bath were very nice & the master suite had connection for our computer, which we enjoyed. The dining room comfortably sat six people when we invited dinner guests. Also Jim & Bonnie (property managers) were great neighbors & most helpful. The only negative comments we could make are that the vacant property on one side needs to be cleaned up & the main carpeting needs to be replaced, but other than that, we would highly recommend this house. In addition, the neighborhood is extremely quiet, which we loved!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We are looking into installing a fence between our rental & the vacant property next door. Also future plans are to replace the carpet. Thank You for staying with us. We enjoyed meeting you both. (And your pancakes are "The Best".....)

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• weeki wachee comfortable canal cottage

  weeki wachee comfortable canal cottage

  • Guest Bob
  • Date of stay 01/01/11
  • Review Submitted 04/12/11
  Very clean older modular home with very helpful and friendly managers. Close to major attractions and highways but in a more secluded area.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing.

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Nov 01-May 31 .. $500/week (2 week minimum) .. $1300/month
Jun 01-Oct 31 .. $350/week (2 week minimum) .. $ 800/month
50% monthly rate security deposit required, refunded if rental is
clean & ready for next occupant (If cleaning is required $75
will be deducted from Security Deposit)
All taxes have been included in above rates.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner/manager for more information.