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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

Back of property - view from top balcony off of living room and master bedroom.

Master bedroom with sitting area and two folding closets. Access to balcony

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Parking available

Explore the area

Hernando Beach, FL

Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
‪20 min drive‬
Place, Bayport Park Boat Ramp
‪22 min drive‬
Place, Weeki Wachee River
‪23 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

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

*Alert* - No Pool Fence. Open water access

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Ignore size limit - all pets are welcome

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

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.

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Hernando Beach, FL

What's nearby

Weeki Wachee Springs - 20 min drive - 18.3 km
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 22 min drive - 16.9 km
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 22 min drive - 15.5 km
Weeki Wachee River - 23 min drive - 17.2 km
Pine Island Beach Park - 24 min drive - 17.9 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
‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬15 min drive
‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬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.

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).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

31 Aug, 2025

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.

11 Aug, 2025

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

Lots of space, good for families

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

28 Jun, 2025

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

Tim H.

10 Sept, 2025

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

Mallory B.

23 Apr, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Lori R.

25 Mar, 2025

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

JENNY T.

5 May, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

DAvid Y.

29 Mar, 2025

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.

19 Mar, 2024

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

Nice stay

Really nice outdoor amenities thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

27 May, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Beth W.

10 Aug, 2024

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

barbara c.

24 Sept, 2023

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

jason p.

27 Apr, 2024

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

Paradise by the water

We had an amazing two weeks stay, the weather was lovely and the house was perfect for what we needed .Nothing was too much trouble for our host.we had a minor problem with the pool and was sorted immediately.We saw so much wildlife from the dock and fished most days.Renting the boat was an added extra but thoroughly worth the money. Looking forward to our next stay.Will definitely return.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

8 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

James, Tampa

20 Aug, 2023

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

Amanda S.

5 Jul, 2024

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

Travis K., Greensboro, NC

8 Nov, 2023

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

Heather G.

25 Jun, 2023

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

Jackie R.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Michael R.

17 Mar, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenean L.

10 Mar, 2023

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

Hernando Beach Spring Break

We had an absolutely wonderful stay, you cannot beat the location and amenities. We docked our boat at the house, fished and kayaked off the dock. Enjoyed the pool and all the many seating options. Teens loved the downstairs rec room and bedrooms and us adults loved the upstairs and views. Kitchen had everything under the sun you could ever need. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

26 Sept, 2023

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

Nicole H.

29 May, 2024

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

Relaxing Week

The house was amazing for our family of 8 adults. Plenty of room to spread out. The outside area was so relaxing. Beautiful water view and plenty of wildlife. We added the pontoon to our stay and loved taking the boat to the flats each day and canal cruising in the evenings. The area of Hernando Beach was easy to drive around in. No waits at restaurants and plenty of shopping close by. The host were easily accessible and timely with answering questions. We would love to visit again!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaime M.

11 Jan, 2023

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

Perfect Location

We had such a great time at this property. It was very comfy for our group of 8 adults. The location was great. Right at the end of the street so you were right on the gulf. Easy kayak to see the sunset and watch the dolphins play. The pool and hot tub were an extra bonus. Dave and Ashley were very accommodating. We will be back for sure.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

4 Apr, 2023

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

Wonderful Location - New Boats!

This is our third time at this property. We love this amazing location. You literally take the boat and in five feet you are in the Gulf of Mexico. We loved the new addition of the two new rental boats - a pontoon and a Seadoo boat. Great addition to an already wonderful stay. Dave and Ashley were great hosts and the few things we forgot to bring they made sure we had. If you love relaxing on the Gulf Coast without the craziness of tourist spots - you will love this place! Our family looks forward to this trip every year!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023