Cabin

River Run Retreat Weeki Wachee

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Spring Hill, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Loft (NOT PRIVATE)

+1
5 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

River Run Retreat Weeki Wachee

This charming cabin oasis is nestled in the most serene and sought-after spot along the crystal clear portion of The Weeki Wachee River! Spacious cozy & inviting space with rustic yet modern amenities; 1 bedroom w/ king bed, & 1 loft style "bedroom" w/ 2 sets of bunk beds, + fully equipped kitchen, & a bathroom on each floor. Large windows allow you to view the ever-changing beauty of the river from every room. Step outside where you can lounge by the water, kayak the river, fish, or relax.

River Run Retreat is the most up river house available to rent; it's halfway between the State Part and Rodgers park.
The water is clear and the nature is abundant.

River Run Retreat on the Weeki Wachee River, provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for those who want a unique getaway. Here you will find the perfect place to relax, see manatees, fish, swim, kayak, and visit awesome local spots including Weeki Wachee Springs State Park with a live mermaid show!

You will find our house has a rustic feel with a modern touch. There is plenty of space with compact bedding, a fully equipped kitchen (with a vita-mix blender, espresso maker, waffle maker, crockpot, and flat top griddle- perfect for pancake breakfast), cable TV, Wi-Fi, a balcony and a deck.

Being located directly on the river allows you the leisure to just hang out with friends and family & provides direct access to the river.

We love manatees. We love mermaids. We love nature.

Once we found this haven, we fell in love and just had to create a retreat to share with you and your loved ones. Please take care of the house, the river, and the wildlife, and enjoy these precious moments of downtime and while we have cable and Wi-Fi, we recommend you take this time to unplug and reconnect with each another and Mother Nature.

Relax on the deck watching the wide variety of fish, manatees and kayakers year-round. If you’re feeling adventurous, our dock provides easy access into the 72-degree water. Life jackets, kayaks and snorkel gear are provided.

Be safe, the swift 3 mile/hour current can be challenging! Always bring a life jacket and whistle while kayaking on the river; it's the law.

We promise to strive to make this the most special place and getaway for you. If there is anything we can do to enhance your stay, please let us know.

We are always making upgrades and improvements, so you have the best experience possible. I bought this house because my love for the river. Our goal is to share this experience with vacation rental community and we want you to have an awesome time, but we do have some rules that must be followed to keep this part of the river and community pristine and tranquil.

NO LARGE GATHERINGS.
NO PARTIES.
10 P.M. QUIET TIME.
NO LOUD MUSIC.
NO SCREAMING OR YELLING.
NO PARKING ON THE STREET.
3 CARS MAXIMUM IN THE DRIVEWAY.
NO GOING ON NEIGHBORS DOCK OR YARDS.
This is a small residential neighborhood and letting the residents enjoy the peace and quiet of the river is important to us. If you are planning a large gathering or party, please choose a house down river. If the neighbors call because of noise, you may be asked to leave the property. If you park in the street your car will be towed. Also do not leave on exterior flood lights as they are very bright and keep the neighbors up.

surveillance devices:
At River Run Retreat our guests privacy is a top priority. In full disclosure we do have outdoor ring cameras. 2 on the pole at the driveway. 1 facing the street and 1 facing the house. 1 ring camera is on the shed facing the kayaks. 1 ring doorbell camera is at the door facing the river. This camera will not call anyone if the button is pressed. These cameras are not monitored and are only in place for security and safety. Ring stickers are placed on windows around the property.


Thank you for considering our special hideaway.

We want to make sure you have a 5 star stay so please reach out to us if you need anything, or have any questions, before or during your stay!

Important Notice: No Pets Allowed

Please be advised that this property is strictly no pets. If a pet is found on the premises, the following actions will be taken:

If you are traveling with pets, we do have pet-friendly houses available. Please contact us for more information.

We kindly ask that you respect this policy to ensure a pleasant stay for all guests. Thank you for your understanding.


Please note, we provide a starter amount of consumables such as toilet paper, paper towels, and other basic supplies for your convenience at the start of your stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this cabin is in a rural area and 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking and other activities like wildlife walks.
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Spring Hill, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 53 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Run Retreat Weeki Wachee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Run Retreat Weeki Wachee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Run Retreat Weeki Wachee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Run Retreat Weeki Wachee located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Weeki Wachee Springs is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lauren w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Couldn’t have asked for a better location. We are already talking about our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and exceptionally clean property on an amazing part of the river. Communication with property manager was good until I asked about the possibility of early check-in; then communication was poor (including me having to request the address and check instructions on the day of check-in).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Had a great time at such a beautiful home. We saw so much wildlife from manatees, deer, and even wild turkeys!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Nice place

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Beautiful places. Had an amazing

Beautiful place. Had an amazing time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelbey M.

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

Perfect house, perfect location!

We LOVED everything about the River Run Retreat and are already planning to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JON B.

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

BEAUTIFUL WATER

ME AND MY FAMILY REALLY HAD A RELAXING STAY
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl J.

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

Amazing place to stay!!!

Our whole family of five loved this house. Pictures do not do it justice. The house was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The location on the river was perfect. Loved all the mermaid decor and all the outside seating. We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

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

River fun never ends

Love the house. Best in Weeki.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Incredible home!

This was an amazing home. Everything was incredible and we really enjoyed our time. The river was perfect and the location of the home was right were we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Return to River Run Retreat - a Treat!

We have stayed at RRR in the past under previous owner. We love the improvements made since our last stay: easier access to kayaks and walkway from driveway, grill location and cover, reclining couch, washer and dryer, and deck chairs. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosana B.

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

Amazing as always

Everything was wonderful, can't ask for a better place to escape to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

diana j.

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

Magical house

This house is just magical with it's mermaid and manatee dec orations and its spectacular place on the river. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal G.

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

Fun River Cabin

We had a wonderful time at River Run using the Kayaks and Paddle Board and jumping in the springs. We were traveling with family and children (4yrs and 18 months old), the bunk beds and big kitchen were perfect for our group. I recommend bringing a baby gate for their stairs if you have little ones. The beds were comfy and water pressure was great. It was easy to find and had ample parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Perfect Location

We've stayed here several times and will continue to do so. Tabitha is very easy to reach and extremely helpful. The location cannot be beat and the amenities included at the property are top notch. We'll be buying this house if it ever goes up for sale!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristin R.

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

Updated cabin on the best part of the river

We LOVED staying here. The location on the river was the best part.. but the cleanliness of the cabin, the rustic feel while being updated and having amazing appliances with a fully stocked kitchen, great bathrooms and showers, and comfortable beds. There were great TVs for watching movies after a long day. The kayaks and paddles were great too. I am an avid kayaker and loved their pelican kayaks. There is a beautiful deck where we spent a lot of our time. I loved this home and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

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

Manatee Bucket List

What a wonderful getaway. The location is perfect. We paddled down stream to eat at Upper Deck and back. Next day paddled up stream to State park and back. Beautiful water, manatees, fish and birds. My Round Boat rental was perfect for my husband who was not enthusiastic about paddling up stream for several miles! House is perfect, will definitely return and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

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

Amazon stay!

This is great spot for a relaxing vacation. We loved the location and the kids loved being able to swim in the river right from the dock. Highly recommend renting a boat from overnight boat rental (magnet on the fridge) to be able to see the area especially if you have kids that find the current a challenge to paddle in. My son is 12 and struggled in spots to get up the river in certain spots. The property is well maintained and was spotless. We already booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

carmen T.

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

Awesome

Again we had a wonderful family vacation, everything was perfect. the only thing I could suggest is maybe a ramp to put the kayak in the water, it's a little bit hard when you don't have a man around. Thank you again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

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

Always comfortable and fun

I have started at David’s place numerous times and he just continues to improves the amenities. Love the privacy that the new fence affords. The river lights set a nice mood. New grill is wonderful. Property is always well maintained and the river location is gold. I hope I have the opportunity to always stay during the summer. This year is booked but I would book out for years if capable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

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

Fantastic

The place is everything it is advertised to be and more. Fully equipped. Serene, beautiful, relaxing! We saw manatees right off our deck along with plenty of fish and a local otter came by on two different days. Everything we wanted to do and see were only a short drive away. We kayaked, rented a Jon boat, hired a charter captain to do some red fishing and went to The Weeki Watchee Springs State Park .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele Z.

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

Perfect location on the river

We (four adults) stayed at this home for three nights and were extremely pleased. The location was the best we saw on the river. We base this on the fact that we kayaked from the house to Rogers Park. The home was as advertised and, in fact, I thought the downstairs space was larger than what it appeared to be when I looked at the pictures online. Bullet points: Kitchen – everything we needed Comfortable beds Beautiful outdoor space. Comfortable outdoor furniture Plenty of covered space to get out of the sun A bug mister system – fabulous idea Plenty of kayaks and a paddle board We saw fish, manatees, turkeys, raccoons, a river otter, deer Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

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

My Paradise for the Summer

Love this place on the river. It is magical. This stay afforded me the opportunity to see a dolphin up close. The kayaks are well maintained and offer so much opportunity to venture out. Cant beat the scenery. Love the gas grill as we always cook out. The balcony off the second level really allows me to drink my morning cup of coffee and watch the wildlife from overhead. David and Tabitha do great things with this property and it is hard to ever think I could go anywhere else. I live 10 minutes from this house and it is worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

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

Love!

We loved this getaway! Right on the river. A bit more upstream than many other places, so it had less houses and less people, less noise, which was perfect. My husband adored the wood work. I felt like we were glamping , and it was perfect We used the kayaks, sat out on the decks, saw turkeys, deer, butterflies, heard owls. We saw many manatees down at Roger’s Park and by the boat launch. The water is so clear and blue. . It is definitely buggy at dusk, so bring your bug spray. It was perfect for us, and can easily fit 2 more people but I feel unless you are young or you are family, having too many more than that might be cramped. The second bedroom really has no privacy, which is fine if you are with your kids or good friends. If we return to Weekie Wachee, we will stay here again. Thank you for renting your place out.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya M.

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

One of a Kind Experience

The entire stay was absolutely amazing! Inside, outside, and surrounding areas are all breathtaking. So much wildlife, we saw manatees, crabs, all kind of fish and otter float by as we hung out on the deck. Deer walked in the river, bobcat jump on the tree right across the river from the property. This is A must stay for nature lovers! Kids and we jumped and stayed in the river all day long and floated down the current. The house inside is one of a kind interior design wood craftsmanship! Everything inside is custom made wood furniture and the entire interior is made out of wood, it is absolutely stunning. A unique experience in its own. Kitchen was well stocked, but can use few more glasses and wine glasses. And needs an ICE CREAM SCOOPER 😄 We used the kayaks every day to go both ways up and down the river which has many sandy beach stops to take a break, splash in the water, and jump off the trees. There were PLENTY of towels for everyone and a lot more extras we didn’t even need to use. Beds are comfy, king bed is SUPER comfortable. Host was quick to respond to our inquiries. Overall 10/10 experience. Unforgettable stay! We cannot wait to be back! Recommend to everyone who loves Florida springs, nature, or just wants a quiet tranquil getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tabitha Allen

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Hi, my nave is David, I have a business in south Florida and love to travel.

Why they chose this property

I used to visit this Property in the mid 2000’s when my friends family owned it. I was staying next door when I met the previous owner. I asked if he was selling and like every other property on Dawn Lane, he said no. We still exchanged numbers. A few months later I was kayaking past the house, and I saw his son and asked is your dad selling the house? He said maybe so I called the previous owner, and he was taking bids. I got the house and here we are.

What makes this property unique

This is one of the only houses directly on the river. You can just kick back on the deck and get lost in the beauty of the river. Say hi to the people floating or kayaking past the house. Watch the fish and manatees swim past. At night make sure to turn on the lights under the deck and see the beautiful river all light up.

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