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Mermaid Cove River Retreat

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A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with seashells, and a kitchen in the background.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of a body of water with boats.
A room with a wooden bench, a table, and a window with a 'RELAX' sign.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck and a screened porch.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Weeki Wachee River
Sleeps 7•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Mermaid Cove River Retreat

The perfect mix of relaxation & adventure await you at this charming Old Florida river retreat! Explore the natural beauty of the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River by kayaks or canoes from your backyard and enjoy the breeze from the dock or screened in porch! Home offers a queen bed in the master bedroom, a twin over full in the second bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. 2 single person Kayaks, 1 tandem kayak and 1 canoe are included in your stay for a nice paddle on the river, and local recreation area. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and recreation and entertainment within a short driving distance, including the WORLD FAMOUS WEEKI WACHEE MERMAID SHOW at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park also home of the Buccaneer Bay Waterpark! Pine Island beach is a short 10 minute drive where you can soak up the sun on the sand or watch a beautiful sunset. Boats can be rented at very reasonable prices nearby for a day of fishing or scalloping in season! A little closer is Rogers Park, a little sandy beach on the river accompanied by an adjacent riverfront restaurant. Or stay at the house and grill on the dock while you watch the local fish jump and see the manatees swim by. There is WiFi, a flat screen ROKU TV and games for your at home entertainment. Whether you are looking to relax, find an adventure or a mixture of both, look no further, Mermaid Cove is the place to book your next vacation! Check out our other VRBO listings, just around the corner from Mermaid Cove... Captain's Quarters (VRBO# 892741) and Mermaid Landing (VRBO#892691)
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed
Pet Fee-Max 2 dogs less than 80 lbs total combined
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed: in outdoor areas
Parties are not permitted, Any noise level or activity that generates complaints from neighbors will be considered as damage/ result in deposit loss
Capacity is for up to 5 adults and the remainder may be children. Daytime visitors may not exceed four people.
Swim at own risk. All guests waive any liability to property owner regarding swimming in the canal.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 747599vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this apartment is on the waterfront. Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

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 - 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, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Cove River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Cove River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jason and Andrea Soldini

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Jason and Andrea are lifelong Florida residents. They both grew up in South Florida in the 1970-80's and recall that Old Florida that seems to be disappearing. Both have a deep love for Florida and could not imagine living anywhere else. Jason and Andrea have been married since 1994 and have loved taking travel adventures for anniversaries and family trips. They love finding places to explore with character and beauty , packed with neat things to see and do and are affordable.

Why they chose this property

In 2010, the family went on it's first Nature Coast adventure, tubing on the Ichetucknee River and scalloping in Steinhatchee. What a blast! In subsequent summers, the family explored Crystal River, Suwanee River, Homosassa Springs and finally Weeki Wachee Springs / Hernando Beach. Weeki Wachee was by far the favorite with its natural surroundlings, waterfront location, proximity to the river, gulf attractions, restaurants and shops. They returned the next year to the same vacation rental home. Since the previous years stay, a lot of thought had been given to purchasing a similar property in Weeki Wachee. Well, lo and behold...upon arrival the property across the canal was for sale and cried out for glorification!

What makes this property unique

Weeki Wachee River Retreats, where "Mermaid Cove" is located is loacted in the middle of State and National forest preserved lands. The gulf coast is only 10 minutes away, town with all the conveniences is only 10 minutes the other direction. Local attractions include kayaking, cycling, boating, fishing, scalloping and exploring. The entire Nature Coast has so many natural beauties to discover. Mermaid Cove sits right on the water. The Living areas and screen porch overlook the water. The dock offers a peaceful and relaxing place to sit. and watch mullet spring out of the water and manatees cruise by The water is lovely to swim in and the river is a very short paddle away . The river is navigable for small boats such as a pontoon, bowrider or fishing boat and is conveniently close to the gulf. The neighbors are wonderful and the vacationers are friendly. What better location could there be? This is the "Old Florida" that Jason and Andrea grew up in and have now rediscovered!

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