MANATEE COVE Swim and paddle with the manatees! WATERFRONT attached apartment right on the main Weeki Wachee River -- not a canal! This is a very rare 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house 1/2 acre property with 130' of waterfront offering uninterrupted views. The water from the Weeki Wachee magnitude one spring is lovely and clean and stays at 72 to 74 year round. While most of the manatees are in the river from December to April guests spotted at least one almost every day in the summer. The water is shallow and sandy immediately in front of the house so it is safe for kids. You can wade in directly from the dock and play on a large sandbar. Two bedrooms have a queen bed, one bedroom has a double, a large master bedroom with a king bed and sitting area with views of the river, and two common areas have pullout sofa beds. One pullout is a king size and the other is a queen size. Nearby are excellent hiking trails if you want to take a break from the water. 5 singles, 1SUP, 2 juniors provided (kayaks may vary, additional rentals available nearby) Towels provided. All bedding is brand new. There is also a fenced yard to enjoy and plenty of parking with a gate for security. Fishing charters, kayak rentals and boat rentals nearby. Also lots of restaurants from fish fry chow down to finer dining. The BBQ and fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, dishes and two full kitchens that has everything you need to cook in your Manatee Cove vacation home.
Other things to note: LATE CHECK-OUTS & EARLY CHECK-INS: Check-in time is 4PM and checkout time is 11AM. Door codes do not activate until set check-in time. Early access will not be provided without prior approval. Guests who check-in early or checkout past checkout time will charged the additional fee of $50/hr. DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A damage deposit of $200 is required at time of booking. This is collected by credit card. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property. SECURITY CAMERA: There is a security camera facing the driveway that will be on during your stay. Any pets or extra guests seen on property is subject to a charge. Call us with any questions
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About the area
Spring Hill
Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
Pine Island Beach Park - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Golden Corral - 12 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 13 min drive
Wendy's - 13 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 13 min drive
Upper Deck - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Manatee Cove Compound Retreat Star5Vacations pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Manatee Cove Compound Retreat Star5Vacations?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Manatee Cove Compound Retreat Star5Vacations?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Manatee Cove Compound Retreat Star5Vacations located?
This family-friendly Weeki Wachee Gardens holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pine Island Beach Park and Weeki Wachee Springs. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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