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Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental

Waterfront holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hernando Beach, FL
  • Place, Weekiwachee Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Nature Coast Botanical Gardens
    ‪12 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 Home w/Pool+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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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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 23 kg 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Weeki Wachee Springs and Bowlero Spring Hill. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Hernando Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Weekiwachee Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee River - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 19 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Red Lobster - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Russ 5.

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT for our family gathering to celebrate a special birthday. I have never been to a VRBO with so many extras (games, pool toys, videos, pool table, poker table, KAYAKS, kitchen supplies galore even a waffle maker! Oh and chilled mugs in the freezer!!!!...) and so much to do. Not once was the TV on!!! But the best part was the view and all the dolphins that we saw! Rented the pontoon boat and went to the flats for a great day of fun. Ashley and David only a phone call away and ALWAYS helpful. This rental is a real gem and a great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Let me just say the only thing nicer than the home, view and atmosphere is the hosts. Awesome folks and so understanding of issues that may arise. Very accommodating and responsive to any and all messages. The home was open and very clean when we arrived. We had absolutley no issues to speak of. Weather wasn't always cooperative during our stay but we're from Florida so pretty used to it. The pool, hot tub dock and fishing areas were well maintained and we used them all the whole time there. Onsite pontoon rental a plus, easy no nonsense rental with easy access to the Gulf. We will definitely be back. Thanks David & Ashley for being so great during the whole process!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JENNY T.

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

Spacious and relaxing

Quiet neighborhood, great for getting away and having some relaxation. Enough room and privacy for family gatherings. Recommend renting the pontoon to visit the flats; take a right straight into the channel and you won't miss it. Good local food; Lazy Lizard has great food and atmosphere. Host responded a couple days after our reservation but made sure we were good during our stay. Coffee makers could use some cleaning. Overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis K., Greensboro, NC

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Perfect getaway

Our stay at the Vrbo house in Hernando Beach was fantastic. The property features a dock where you can fish right off the back, making for an effortless and enjoyable fishing experience. We also loved the kayaking opportunities available, with easy access to calm and scenic waters that provided hours of exploration and fun. The house was well-equipped and comfortable, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

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

Awesome Location

There were six adults in our party and we had plenty of room. The location was fantastic, we saw dolphins off the dock every day. Boat rental on site was a great bonus. The hosts were super accommodating and replied immediately with their responses. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James, Tampa

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

Scalloping

The property was perfect for our needs. The property is very close to channel to get offshore to scallop. Very quiet location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Just what we needed

Ashley and Dave were fabulous host. We had so much fun. Anything we could have needed was already there. The spot was beautiful and it made our vacation very memorable. Thinking about next year already.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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