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Kayak with Manatees • Peaceful Weeki Wachee Riverfront Home Retreat

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Welcome to Mermaid Tails- A Weeki Wachee Home Retreat- a home away from home
Meet the locals-peaceful, curious manatees in their natural habitat.
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Breathtaking aerial view of the river, where guests can enjoy Florida's spring.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Spring hill, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kayak with Manatees • Peaceful Weeki Wachee Riverfront Home Retreat

Welcome to Mermaid Tails- Wake up to riverfront views and manatees right at your dock—just a 5-minute paddle to the main Weeki Wachee River or a 30 minute boat ride to the Gulf of America.
This top-rated, peaceful retreat offers the ultimate Florida nature escape.
Set on a rare double corner lot, this light-filled home blends comfort, nature, and adventure. This retreat was thoughtfully designed indoors and outdoors living spaces, this is more than a stay—it’s a one-of-a-kind riverfront experience.

The Home-
Designed for comfort and relaxation:

• 2 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms
• 3 queen beds (sleeps 6)
• Bright, coastal-inspired interior
• Coastal selected artwork
• Fully stocked kitchen for any occasion
• Quality furnishings and linens throughout
• Pet-free home for a clean, allergy-friendly environment.

The River Experience-

Enjoy direct access to the river with:
• NEWLY added kayak launching pad for easier navigation entering and exiting the river. • • •Private floating dock
• Just a 5-minute paddle to the main river
• Close to Hospital Hole
• 72° water year-round
• Scalloping (seasonal)
• Kayaks and floats included

Flexible Check-In/ Out Options-

When available, we offer extended times for added convenience:
• Early check-in: 10:00 AM ($100)
• Late check-out: 5:00 PM ($100)
(Standard times: 4:00 PM check-in / 11:00 AM check-out)

Prime Location for Exploring Florida-

This peaceful riverfront retreat is also perfectly located for day trips:
• Just an hour and a half drive to Walt Disney World
• Near the beautiful beaches of Clearwater, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Hudson Beach, Pine Island
• Close to St. Pete Pier
•Just a hour from Tampa
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and Bowlero Spring Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hunting nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Hudson Beach - 24 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kayak with Manatees • Peaceful Weeki Wachee Riverfront Home Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kayak with Manatees • Peaceful Weeki Wachee Riverfront Home Retreat ?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kayak with Manatees • Peaceful Weeki Wachee Riverfront Home Retreat on Aug 15, 2026 start from $261, 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 Kayak with Manatees • Peaceful Weeki Wachee Riverfront Home Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kayak with Manatees • Peaceful Weeki Wachee Riverfront Home Retreat ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kayak with Manatees • Peaceful Weeki Wachee Riverfront Home Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Weeki Wachee Gardens, this golf vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Spent the days on the water. Star gazed at night. There is a lot to do. Indoor and outdoor games for the in between times. Upper Deck was our go to for good food with a fun atmosphere. The house has some of the prettiest art I have seen in a vacation rental. You can tell Lynda puts her heart and soul into being an excellent host. We will for sure go back. The house was very clean, with lots of thoughtful extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay at this property! The location is convenient and the host went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our stay exceeded our expectations! We will definitely return and will be recommending this property to friends and family who come to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mermaid House was the best place we have rented. Lynda really thought of everything to make our stay fun. The house is super cute, cozy, and clean. We had our 2 grandsons and use everything inside and out. We played karaoke, boards games, Cornhole and ring toss. We used the kayaks, clear boat, paddles boards, cooked out, relaxed on the floating dock, morning coffee on the patio and had a camp fire at night. The Hospital Hole Spring was a short paddle away where we saw so many Manatees. We stayed 4 nights and wished we stayed longer! Lynda was very accommodating we had a late flight home and she let us stay the whole day. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kacey b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fun weekend getaway. It was comfortable and clean. Was just as described. Nice small details. Lynda is a great host and super responsive. Main river is about a 10 min paddle, You can swim off the dock. Quiet, chill family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Very relaxing

Great home on beautiful water! Lots of fun and manatees and fish jumping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J W.

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

An absolute gem of a VRBO.

This place was so awesome. It was just a long weekend getaway for the fam before school started back up and we couldn't have picked a better place. The place was recently remodeled and decorated and it's just so comfortable and clean. So many little details make this place great. Lynda is a wonderful host, super responsive and you can tell she really goes out of her way to make it a great experience. The river is a short paddle up the canal and the kids had a blast just swimming off of the dock. We even saw a pod of dolphins swim right up to the dock. It was unreal. I really can't say enough good things about this place. One of the best VRBO we've ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid Tails was a great house for us. We had family over while staying and the little kids loved all the playthings for children. The adults like that it is just a short paddle to the river. The house was very clean and internet service worked well for us. When an item was missing that had been shown as available with the house, the owner went to the extra effort to see that it was provided. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev M.

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

Lots of fun and relaxing, too!

This is a beautiful and well-maintained property that's on the outside corner of two canals, one that provides a long view to the west.Kayaking and paddle boarding are what draw us to Weeki Wachee; this house is perfect for both! The four single kayaks were in good shape (we never took out the double). Good selection of paddles. A carpeted boat ramp makes launching easy. The singles have bow ropes attached, which make for easy towing if somebody gets tired. One of the two paddleboards is a Lifetime Freestyle XL. It's big (116" x 36"), and thus great for beginners.The house has plenty of small amenities that we appreciated: Lots of really nice art, including a fabulous mermaid painting and a sea-life filled manatee-shaped shadow box. Cable TV (vs. just streaming services). A box of charging blocks and a full set of cables. Cool selection of coffee table magazines with some I'd never seen, like AFAR. A beautiful wooden chess set.I don't know if Lynda will continue to provide bicycles in the future but I sure hope she does because we LOVE bicycling at Weeki Wachee! It's fun to explore the roads that wind along beside the canals and roll past all the interesting houses, or bike to the Upper Deck for some food. For longer rides, Cortez has bike lanes all the way to Commercial and then Commercial has concrete paths that are separated from the highway. Cycling the residental streets at night with headlamps is sublime.We liked it so much that we added on five more days!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERRIE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Lynda

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About Your Host-

I’m a retired medical professional with a background in Nuclear Medicine, where attention to detail and care for others were always my top priorities. Today, I bring that same level of dedication to hosting—creating a clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared space for every guest.

My goal is simple: to provide a high-quality home where guests can relax, recharge, and fully enjoy the beauty of the river. I truly want each stay to feel easy, welcoming, and memorable. Lynda

Why they chose this property

I chose Weeki Wachee because it’s truly one of Florida’s most special natural treasures. As a pristine spring-fed river, year-round, waters create an experience that feels both peaceful and extraordinary. I’ve always been drawn to nature—the wildlife, the beauty, the blue skies, and the unforgettable sunsets—and this area brings all of that together in a way that’s simply unmatched.

What makes this property unique

What truly sets this property apart is its rare combination of a spacious double lot, private waterfront access, and effortless proximity to the main river—all in a peaceful, uncrowded setting. From manatees at your dock to thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living spaces, this is more than a stay—it’s a one-of-a-kind riverfront experience.

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