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Small Town Florida

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Brooksville, FL

Cabot Citrus Farms
‪16 min drive‬
Weeki Wachee River
‪18 min drive‬
Weeki Wachee Springs
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back guest

1 Single Bed

Front guest

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Small Town Florida

Three bedroom, two bathrooms in this open floor plan house. Walk in showers in both bathrooms. All doorways were widened to allow room for wheelchairs, as well as the master shower. Property is fenced all the way around, will allow your dogs to visit (no cats) as well as plenty of room to park a large RV, camper, or boat. Large covered front porch to sit and watch a variety of birds and wildlife. Only minutes away from Weeki Wachee State Park as well as Homosassa Wildlife Park. About an hour north of Tampa/Busch Gardens, Clearwater/sandy white beaches, and two hours west of Orlando/everything you can think of. Homosassa and Crystal River have excellent fishing opportunities as well as swimming with manatees.

Property manager

Doug Noelle

Premier Host

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Housetrained Dogs Only No Cats

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Brooksville

Located in Brooksville, Small Town Florida is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while Hernando Heritage Museum and Train Depot Museum are cultural highlights. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Brooksville, FL

What's nearby

Indigo Lane Trailhead - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
Cabot Citrus Farms - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 17 min drive - 21.4 km
Weeki Wachee River - 18 min drive - 22.1 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 18 min drive - 22.8 km

Restaurants

‪The Pigeon Coupe - ‬10 min drive
‪San Trap Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Hernando County Shrine Club - ‬13 min drive
‪Njoy Distillery - ‬19 min drive
‪Linda Poirier CNA Training - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Town Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Small Town Florida ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Town Florida ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

8 Feb, 2025

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

Winter get away

Beautiful, quiet country spot but close to tourist spots, stores and restaurants. Hope to come back again..

Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIA C.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Great place for vacation

We really enjoy this house to vacation, we have a dog and he has the time also. We love it

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grady W.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Great location, in the middle of Florida Spring heaven!

Great weather, great time, thank you for sharing your awesome place GW

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

16 Mar, 2024

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

February 1 to March 28

We really enjoyed the Mermaid Shack, everything was perfect for us and the dogs. It was total tranquility and we would certainly stay again.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jon d.

20 Feb, 2023

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

snowbird days

Great Stay. Nice property and close to attractions. Great fenced yard if you have pets that like to roam. Owners friendly and helpful.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

28 Apr, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful getaway. Very clean. Perfect for my adult son and I. The assessibility was a plus. Would be great for families with dogs.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cori K.

10 Jun, 2022

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

Lovely Relaxing spot

Doug and Terry were very hospitable. We enjoyed our stay very much! The place was cozy and quiet. You are close to all kinds of fun places to visit. I felt safe and at home in the mermaid shack.

Stayed 68 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

11 Mar, 2024

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

Mermaid Shack

Great week staying at the "Mermaid Shack". Terri is thoughful of all needs for a great stay. Home was spacious, clean and comfortable. Great responsive communication with host. Looking forward to return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

24 Nov, 2023

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

Awesome second stay !! Great place to unwind!!

We just love the Mermaid Shack ! It’s just so cozy and relaxing.There are many places to explore close by especially if you love nature . Our hosts , Terri and Doug were very responsive and thoughtful like they were from our first stay. We would not hesitate coming back again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F., Franklin, NC

2 Jan, 2023

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

Mermaid Shack

Enjoyed our stay, spacious open floor plan. Had everything you could need and more. Dogs loved the big yard and roaming. We will definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

6 May, 2023

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

Perfect!!!

This house was perfect for our stay to visit and attend the Blueberry Festival! The decor was amazing and 3 bedrooms is a major plus! We throughly enjoyed our stay! One of my top 5 stays and we use these apps a lot! Thank you so much and hopefully it will be available for future stays!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G., Spring hill

31 Oct, 2023

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

Great location!

This place was the definition of peaceful! We all found something that we loved about our two month stay. From the wildlife to the privacy. This location checks all those boxes. Our dogs loved the gated yard and they also go to explore all the wildlife. Communication with the owner was seamless all the way through! We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

30 Dec, 2022

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

Mermaid Shack

Lovely shack. Owners went above and beyond thinking of everything needed. We had a great time. Only one minor issue was a hole in the fence and the few low spots where a dog could easily jump over. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

3 Jun, 2023

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

Something for everyone

Nice clean place to stay, not in the center of everything but close to everything. Relaxing front porch and shaded parking for two vehicles. The fenced yard is great if you have a dog or two. Owners are very nice and available to answer questions and solve problems. Would gladly stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

18 Jul, 2022

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

Very Nice Stay at the Mermaid Shack

We really enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Shack. Terri was a great host, keeping us informed and making sure our stay was smooth and comfortable. The family loved the house décor, which has a theme that is very fun and nicely done. The house is clean, spacious and comfortable. It had everything as advertised and more. Given the opportunity, we will definitely stay at the Mermaid Shack again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

4 Jul, 2022

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

Mermaid Shack lived up to expectations

The Mermaid Shack was very cute, decorated nicely, very clean and comfortable. Lots of outside seating if you want to enjoy nature. Located in a quiet neighborhood on acreage. There was nothing lacking. Terri was very helpful with my questions and responded very quickly. Great stay!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G., Spring hill

30 Sept, 2023

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

Country Bliss

This property is the definition of peace. It is possible to completely disconnect here. Plenty of space for fur babies! We loved it! Definitely will come back.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelia W.

15 Jan, 2024

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

Late Christmas gift

Wow! Love it! Was my first impression when I walked in the house. Yard was hugh, wonderful for the grands and grand dogs. Place was close to everything we went to. We will definitely use them again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey B., Ponte Vedra, Fl

31 May, 2021

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

Spacious 3 bedroom house in the country

Home owner wanted our family to have a great experience. She went above and beyond to buy an age appropriate game for our girls to play with during their stay and a watermelon for Memorial day. The home has been recently remodeled in a beachy/ mermaid theme which we enjoyed during our getaway to see the Weeki Wachi Mermaids and springs in the area,

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

24 Jun, 2022

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

Working vacation

Very quite and clean. Loved the covered porch but I would suggest a ceiling fan ( got kinda hot during the day. Dogs loved the yard but there is a piece of fencing missing on first drive side. Dog found it and the neighbor! Overall great place to stay if you're visiting Hernando/Citrus county!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

24 Nov, 2022

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

Thanksgiving trip

We had a wonderful stay at this property! It is so cute and comfortable, it felt like we were in our own home. Decor is fabulous! Quiet area with lots of space to roam. Close to many activities, restaurants, and shopping. The hosts are very caring and responsive and you can tell they want their guests to enjoy their stay. Everything you could possibly need is at the property making this the perfect place to relax. Speaking of relaxing, we spent many hours on the front deck in the rocking chairs just watching the world go by. I give this property five out of five stars! You won’t be disappointed staying there!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

24 Mar, 2023

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

Mermaid Shack Staycation

Our recent 5 week stay at the Mermaid Shack was very pleasant. The hosts were very accomodating and quick to answer questions. The property is definitely rural but close to grocery stores, pharmacies, beaches and other attractions. The home was very clean and everything was supplied as listed in the vrbo description. It was nice sitting on the front porch watching all the birds, squirrels and even a tortoise. The only thing I would point out is you are not within walking distance of any attraction or stores as this is a more remote location. Definitely a great place for a family and pets to run around.

Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

1 Apr, 2024

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

Winderful stay!

We enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Shack on a trip for a family wedding andxrelaxation. We truly appreciated the fact that our furbabies were welcome and there was plenty if room for them to safely roam as the property is fenced. Plenty of indoor room for 6 people. Awesome that the house was fully stocked and neat as a pin. The property is a short drive to many of the outdoor activities in which one participates in FL but not an undoable drive. If you are kayaking, checkout Weekie Wachee boat/kayak ramp and Hernando Beach public boat ramp. Also, Ozella Trail road ( north) great area for fishing and kayaking. If you are looking for a beach in the area, check out the beach/park in New Port Richey (46 min drive). We lLOVED our stay and hope to eeturn next spring!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana T., Linden, USA

8 Aug, 2021

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

In a word, BEAUTIFUL!

This lovely and comfortable home is just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the world so you can rest and relax, yet close enough to everything you need with just a quick drive! Terri and Doug are wonderful to work with, going out of their way to make certain your stay is perfect and are very kind and quick to respond to questions. The home has just about everything to make it possible for you to relax and enjoy your time: comfortable rockers on the covered porch, a large yard for your furbabies to play in, an easy to follow welcoming book, extra's in case you forgot something (like shampoo, razors, toothbrush, etc), delightful furnishings and decor and so much more. Truly a place to rejuvenate and enjoy, looking forward to our next trip to Florida when we'll be able to truly appreciate this lovely home. Thank you for making a stressful trip more relaxing and giving us a chance to enjoy ourselves at your beautiful get away home! The Tyrell Trio, plus Lila-the fur-baby!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Every stay gets better.

It was our family’s 3rd time to stay at the Mermaid Shack. Terri and Doug have kept this place new ! Even though we were happy with it before , we noticed that they have put in additions and new changes to the property and home itself that made it even more comfortable to stay in . Some of our favorites were the comfortable beds , recliners, efficient washing machine , dryer and most of all , AC And in their usual fashion, our hosts, Terri and Doug continued to be very accessible if we ever needed anything.Thank you so much ! We are sure to be back again in the future

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025