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Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental

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Back of property - view from top balcony off of living room and master bedroom.
On-site Pontoon Boat Rental available!
Back of home - view from dock
Front of home
Master bedroom with sitting area and two folding closets. Access to balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Hernando Beach, FL
  • Place, Weekiwachee Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Jenkins Creek Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Guest, Water

1 King Bed

Game Room Extra Bed

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest, Street

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest, Water

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental

Spend your next vacation at "The Dolphin House," our beautiful 4 bedroom/3 bathroom home, while enjoying the Gulf of Mexico as your backyard! Pontoon Boat On-Site! Available for Rent

You will enjoy daily visits from dolphins, sting rays, and the occasional manatee. The private dock is the perfect place to fish or park your boat if you choose to bring one. There is a jacuzzi, a swimming pool, two large screened in areas overlooking the water, as well as multiple private docks for boating. This house is a fully furnished home with an upstairs and downstairs living room, a pool table, and bar. The entire space can sleep up to 10 people with three king beds, one queen, and a pull-out Murphy bed. The area is perfect for kayaking, scalloping, fishing (fish poles and tackle box ready to use), and sitting by the pool, soaking up the Florida sunshine!

Whether you're looking for a large space for your next scalloping trip or family get together or a more relaxing escape with nothing more on the agenda than sipping cocktails in the pool while watching the sun disappear into the Gulf, this is the perfect spot for you!

** This home is not suitable for those with mobility issues. The upstairs living area with kitchen is only accessible by exterior stairs.
**There is no interior staircase to connect the bottom rec room floor with the upper living area floor
**The garage is for owner use and storage only and not available to renters during stay. ** During Hurricane Season we encourage our guests to have traveler’s insurance
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
*Alert* - No Pool Fence. Open water access
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Ignore size limit - all pets are welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2344564
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hernando Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Weekiwachee Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • beach near Jenkins Creek Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Weeki Wachee River - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 13 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy Lizard - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Weekiwachee Preserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Bowlero Spring Hill. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Weeki Wachee River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very large home with a beautiful pool area and view.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay and already can’t wait to return next year! The home was the perfect size for hosting friends and family who stopped by throughout the week. Having easy access to the pontoon boat right at the dock was such a bonus and the host was incredibly communicative and helpful with all of our many questions. The house was spotless and fully equipped with everything we needed. But the real added bonus was that view! Truly an amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely amazing time at this property in Hernando Beach. The house itself is fantastic, and the value for the money is incredible. One of the most unique features was the ability to rent the boat with the property — we’ve stayed at a lot of vacation rentals, and we’ve never found another place that offered anything like that. It truly made the experience unforgettable.Dave was extremely attentive and responsive throughout our stay, and his entire team was wonderful. From the cleaning staff to the maintenance man, the boat contact, and even the pool service guy, everyone we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and professional.We would absolutely love to stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a fun and unique Florida getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house at a perfect location and easy boat ride to the channel Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space, good for families
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a much needed family vacation. The location of this property is amazing. We woke up every morning to dolphins and manatees swimming right by the dock. We rented the pontoon boat and had fun fishing and cruising around. The hosts were very helpful and made my first VRBO stay very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are the person who needs your vacation rental to be immaculate with nothing out of place, this isn't your place. If you appreciate a lived-in feel so you can relax and enjoy yourself, look no further. Everything you need is here. The kitchen has everything you could ever need, including frosted mugs for your drinks. We booked for a long weekend with our adult children and chose not to add a boat rental. We had plenty to do--relax in the pool, star-gaze by the fire, kayak out to watch the sunset, scope the water for sea life (dolphins, manatee, rays!), play board games on the porch, and so much more. Communication was great and everything is as described. The only downside was the lack of easy access between the two levels. Our dog wasn't interested in the outdoor spiral staircase, so we had to walk around the house to the front entrance every time he went in or out. Minor inconvenience, but worth mentioning. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This vacation rental was equipped with just about anything you could need. Plenty of room for our family of 6 adults, between the game room downstairs, multiple docks to fish off of, kayaks to explore the canals, lounge furniture, bonfire with seating, and more, we did not fall short of things to do. The kitchen had just about any appliance you could need. The only thing that was different was the only set of stairs to access the main floor and the lower level was the spiral stairs outside. Great place to stay and enjoyed our time.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ 5.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay with our group

Loved the dock, lots of kayaks, super clean, kitchen very convenient. Def going there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation home!

Our family absolutely loved our stay at this Hernando Beach home. We took full advantage of everything this home had to offer. We truly hope to return to this home another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Really nice outdoor amenities thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hernando beach home

We rented home in order to experience weeki springs. Location was perfect. Host were terrific and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

We had a wonderful time here, the house was everything we expected. Owners helpful when we needed something. Loved watching the boats go by and just relax. Fire pit was an added bonus. definitely will go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view!

My family really enjoyed there stay! Would highly recommend! If you love the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

There was plenty of room for our large family group. The kids and young adults enjoyed the downstairs with 2 beds and game room while us older adults enjoyed the 3 bedrooms upstairs. We swam in the pool everyday and drove to the beach and kayaking where we saw multiple manatees. The owners were very helpful with questions and always quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this house was perfect. We had 8 adults and had plenty of room for everyone. The pool was the perfect size and very relaxing. We fished off the dock and caught plenty of fish and crab. We rented the pontoon and went to the flats which was a ton of fun with the bands out there. Communication with the host was perfect everytime I texted I got an immediate reply and even talked with them on the phone a few times. I will be renting from them again. Perfect location for all the local restaurants also
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Lots of room and Great location on the water. Highly suggest the boat rental and going to the flats. Great communication with host.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

early June stay

we had a pleasant time, easy communication with property manager. would come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin House

The view was amazing. The home had plenty of room and patio furniture. Our family had a great time. We are definitely coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAvid Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House with Dolphins & Manatees

We've stayed every year for the last 7 years. Best location with lots of space, right on the Gulf with a large dock and pool. We rented a pontoon delivered right to the dock and they picked it up at the end. Owners very responsive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome kitchen has anything you need to cook. Once we got in contact with Dave, contact with the host was great. Dock with pontoon boat rental available and kayaks at the house was a great perk of the house. The house has great water pressure for showers. Private pool and spa was very nice. Cons are no house number on the house, more wash cloths are needed, update contact host on VRBO, no inside stairs only the lift in the house (spiral stairs outside).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family vacation

The house had everything we needed for our family of 9. Teenager and little ones all had plenty to do. Fishing boating dolphins and loved the boat rental. GREAT TIME great house
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florida 2025

The overall experiencewas exactly what we needed, to get away. The surprising thing was the destruction caused by the back to back hurricanes.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely attentive to any tiny issue. We had an issue, just a small one, out of gas for bbq(turned out we were just dummies and the tank was full but the host was going to drop everything and go get us gas. Told them don't worry we will just use the AMAZING KITHEN and overs. Excellent host and home beautifully appointed with pool and spa and giant lanai and dock area. Rented the pontoon boat for a very reasonable price. Nice to have it tied up right on the properties bocks. We caught a out 50 - 60 porgies and grunts. Kept about half and had a nice fish fry. Not enough great things to stay. We are already saving for our next visit.
Amazing kitchen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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