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Bear Trail Retreat on Main River - 10 Kayaks, Gazebo, Firepit, Balcony

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A two-story house with a balcony overlooking a body of water, surrounded by trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and light-colored cabinetry.
A kitchen with a double sink, a dish rack, and a bottle of dish soap.
A riverside property with a dock, boats, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On-site fitness center
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Weeki Wachee River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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Spring Hill, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

Living Room 2

1 Twin Futon

Office 1

1 Twin Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

Weeki Wachee Gardens is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hudson Beach - 25 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Napoli - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Trail Retreat on Main River - 10 Kayaks, Gazebo, Firepit, Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Trail Retreat on Main River - 10 Kayaks, Gazebo, Firepit, Balcony?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Trail Retreat on Main River - 10 Kayaks, Gazebo, Firepit, Balcony on Oct 25, 2026 start from $457, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Trail Retreat on Main River - 10 Kayaks, Gazebo, Firepit, Balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Trail Retreat on Main River - 10 Kayaks, Gazebo, Firepit, Balcony?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Trail Retreat on Main River - 10 Kayaks, Gazebo, Firepit, Balcony located?

Situated in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this vacation home is steps from Weeki Wachee River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Bayport Park Pier and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay! The host was incredibly informative, helpful, and responsive from start to finish. The house itself was amazing—beautiful, comfortable, and had everything we could have asked for.The location on the Weeki Wachee River was truly prime and made the entire experience even more special. Everything was perfect, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best girls weekend. We had 8 ladies, and the place was a perfect location right on the river. The Host touched in with us often to make sure we were ok and like the accommodations. It had a gas station right down the road for any items we forgot. We did a a couple of kayaks the place. We also rented the fun boats which were so much fun….highly recommend! Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on Oct 17, 2026
It fills our hearts you all enjoyed your “girls trip” with us at the Bear Trail Retreat river home. That's what it's all about. It was super meeting you all as well. We do hope you return soon & make this vacation with us a yearly one. You deserve it!! Sonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd time staying in this home and we love it! Already booking for next year, love how there are 2 kitchens. Tvs outside couldn't get them to work but it was actually too hot to stay outside anyways. Very spacious home and the location is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The location was perfect. We always enjoy our time on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is as perfect and in a great location!We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2025
Hi Thank you again for being a 5 star guest. I'm so glad you had a great time. We look forward to hosting you again soon! Sonia
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, our stay at this property was wonderful! It was so fun being right on the river! The host was easy to communicate with and very kind. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Hi Kristin, Thank you for taking the time to review us. We appreciate you being a 5-star guest and taking good care of the property during your stay. Come back soon. Sonia :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have been coming to Weeki for a paddle board trip for 8 years in a row, this by far has been my favorite rental so far. The house was very clean and spacious. We launched our boards at the state park and floated and paddled right to the house. I love that it was on the main run, it was so fun to people watch and chat with people coming by. We saw several manatees right from the patio. The house had plenty of seating outside, a fire pit and lots of fun water toys. The rooms were also very spacious, we had 8 adults (4 couples) stay and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in which normally is hard to find in the river. Sonia was great at communicating and check in was super easy. We had to bring a large truck and trailer for all of our paddle boards and it fit with all our other vehicles fine. I would definitely recommend this home and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

My friends and I visited for a birthday and we had a such a great time! Such a great location on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2025
I'm so happy everyone enjoyed their vacation at the river home. We would be honored to host youj again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location. Being able to get right out on the river and the provided kayaks was awesome! The house was spotless, the beds were very comfortable. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2026
Lisa We are so glad you enjoyed your experience here. Thanks for sharing & Thanks for being a 5Star guest. We hope you return soon. Sonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home on a beautiful part of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2025
Kristina Thank you for vacationing @ Bear Trail retreat. It was a pleasure meeting you all. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Sonia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We saw manatees and dolphins right from the back yard. Having the kayaks there is an extra value and being able to kayak whenever you want was great. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience!(The listing says it has a pool but it does not. We didn't see one in the pictures so weren't expecting it, just fyi)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2026
Erin I'm so glad you were able to see so many wonderful animals here Ri Right in the backyard of this Weeki Wachee Springs River home. it has such a great location with an incredible vinews of nature surrounding you. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We hope your return soon. Sonia, Bri, & Rick Barcena Realtors Florida Treasure Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the place!

The house is amazing. We had so much fun on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2024
Cyndi, We love that you loved our river home. It means the world to us. Come back again soon. Sonia Barcena
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Trail is a gorgeous property as well as perfectly located on the river. Our host Sonia was quick to respond to any questions that we had which made our stay even better. We really enjoyed the many kayaks and even rented a small boat to ride the river. We enjoyed staying here and will be booking another stay here soon. Thanks again Sonia!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

Spacious, plenty of room to roam. The multilevel living quarters to this house gives it the advantage for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2023
Hi Sunshine Thanks for being a wonderful guest. Come back again anytime! Sonia Barcena Florida Treasure Realty, LLC FTR Holmes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday

The house was perfect for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Sherry, It fills our hearts that the Bear Trail Retreat River home was the perfect getaway for you and your group. Thanks again for being a spectacular guest. We hope to host you again soon. Rick, Bri, and Sonia Barcena FTRHOMES
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic for the whole family

It was perfect. As we swam in the water we listened to multiple people comment on how awesome the house was. The music and the big unicorn helped…. Manatees swam by every evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us with others. We would love you to return soon. Sonia :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quick get away

This property was perfect for a friends get away! The multi level living spaces was great for when some wanted quiet time. The outdoor area was spectacular ! So many seating options. Not that it was a negative, but the only thing missing was a hammock for the nice cool mornings. Host was great with communication also. Will definitely will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Thanks Tammy for your 5- STAR review and staying with us. I love the feedback. I'll put your suggestion in. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future! Sonia, Bri, and Rick Barcena FTRHOMES
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home with Crystal Clear Water

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property on the Weeki Wachee River! The water was absolutely crystal clear—perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, and just relaxing by the river. The house itself was spotless and very comfortable, with everything we needed for a stress-free getaway. The listing was 100% accurate, so there were no surprises—just a peaceful, well-kept retreat in a stunning location. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to enjoy the natural beauty of Florida in comfort!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Clayton, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to review us. We truly appreciate your 5-STAR review. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you all again soon. Sonia & Rick Barcena FTRHOMES
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great for paddling to the Hospital Hole (manatee hang out) and into the state park. From the deck/patio you could see manatees swimming by, lots of birds and lots of people floating by. It was quiet and beautiful.It is about 35-40 min drive from Crystal SpringsThe property is on the canal- you can swim, paddle, snorkle, fish but there in no 'pool' The kayaks and equipment were great and easy to access.Sonia (property manager) was prompt and took care of a minor heating issue immediatley.The house is well stocked with anything you might need.We wish we could have stayed longer.I would definately book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manatee House

This house is amazingly beautiful inside and out! You can see everything so good from the outside 2nd fl deck. Saw a ton of Manatee and dolphins! Just beathetaking! Water was so clear and beautiful. And They have TONS of kayaks! Definitely recommend!! we are already looking into when we can rent this place again !!! Thanks Sonia!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Thank you Nicole, I' so happy you enjoyed your vacation here at the Bear Trail Retreat. It fills our hearts you were able to see tons of manatees and some dolphins. We really look forward to hosting you again soon. Always a pleasure, Sonia :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We traveled to Spring Hill with a group of eight friends, and the house had plenty of room for everyone. We loved sitting in the backyard and watching the river. Manatees passed by on several occasions. The kayaks were perfect! There were enough for everyone and it was easy to get them on and off the storage racks. This house is probably best for people that can use the stairs. There is a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom downstairs, but the main dining area and nicer kitchen is upstairs. There is also a lovely balcony upstairs that we enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Nasty floors, disgusting sheets. Filthy.

We loved the location. The house itself, aside from the interior stairs, was good. Good, HOT water. Just filthy! We took the sheets off the beds - hair and little black spots. Bought new sheets, pillows and cover at Target - unplanned new sheet sets for home. Absolutely no contact from the "property manager".
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2024
Hi Stanley, I apologize that you were not fully satisfied with your stay. Our records indicate that we did not receive any communication from you regarding your concerns. We encourage our guests to reach out to us upon arrival if anything is not up to their expectations so that we can address any issues promptly. Our house rules clearly state this policy. If we do not hear from our guests, we assume that everything is satisfactory. It's important to communicate any issues so that we can take corrective action. In this case, we could have resolved the situation with the cleaning company if we had been notified in a timely manner, but unfortunately, it's too late to make any adjustments now. We hope that this experience will not be repeated, and we believe that open communication is essential in maintaining a good relationship. Thank you, Sonia Barcena Florida Treasure Realty, LLC
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Perfect location! The home was beautiful and the perfect size for our family. Check in was horrible after driving 14 hours with 5 kids and we were given the wrong code, it took 30 minutes to reach the owner of the home who was able to get us in using a seperate key since the property manager did not respond to calls or messages. After finally getting in and trying to unpack we found one of the pull out couches would not open but dealing with unpacking 5 kids plus trying to make dinner I failed to contact the property manager to let her know and she blamed me for their broken sofa. We had a great time and I hate to leave a bad review but I like to be honest, don't let this deter you from renting just make sure to buy the insurance to protect yourself and check to make sure if anything is broken you report it immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2026
Elishia, Yes, it is good to always follow the house Check-In Instructions of checking the property upon arrival & reporting any damages so you.won't take responsibility for someone elses accidents. I'm glad you were able to get me on the phone since we had just changed locks prior to your arrival. That said, The bed was not broken prior to your arrival which we have proof of. You never mentioned it being broken to me. I brought it to your attention after you left when the (same) cleaning company that precleaned it also postcleaned it could not open it to remake the bed due to the damage done during your stay. Again, we appreciate you staying here. All our best to you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family property on the river

We had a group of friends stay in this house together with kids age range between 1-12. While there were enough bedrooms to accommodate a large group, the beds were not the best. However there were extra futons and couches plus floor space for plenty of air mattresses. Our only other negative comment would be about the lack of toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags and some other kitchen items. However, that’s an easy fix so please don’t let that deter you from this place. It is in a great location on the river with a lot of kayaks and entertainment space. The contact for the property was very responsive and nice. We will definitely be looking to stay at this property for another river trip in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 30, 2023
Hi Danielle, We are delighted you had a great vacation. Thanks so much for reviewing us. We are so glad you enjoyed our river home. To keep costs down, we provide just a bit of toiletries (2 tp rolls/bathrm, 2 garbage liners/per kitchen trashcan, soap, sponge, salt/pepper... "..to get you started" as our ad states. We do not supply for the entire trip. We enjoyed hosting you and would love to have you return. You've found your river home. :) Make it an annual thing. Sonia Barcena FTRHOMES Your FL Realtors for all lifes journey.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an issue in the beginning with getting into the house because I wasn’t getting communication from the property mgr regarding the code. The original code I received was on Tuesday but didn’t see anything after that, so when used that one & it didn’t work, I freaked out but we had the problem resolved immediately upon calling. Apparently, I wasn’t getting any further messages about the code change. Just a glitch but we got through it. Everything imaginable was available for use onsite. We brought a lot of things we didn’t need to. The upstairs was the best. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 19, 2025
Heather, Thanks again for being a great guest. Sorry about that VRBO site glitch. I am so glad we were able to help. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your vacation. Thanks again for the staying with us. Return soon! Sonia
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