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Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81399.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Weeki Wachee, FL

Weeki Wachee River
‪2 min walk‬
Bayport Park Boat Ramp
‪11 min drive‬
Weeki Wachee Springs
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!

Welcome to Watch Me Weeki Wachee!
Old Florida charm meets modern comfort in this stylish 3-bedroom, 2-bath canal-front home—just 8 houses from the main Weeki Wachee River. It's close enough to the action for easy kayaking and boating, yet tucked away for peaceful mornings and quiet evenings. Keep your eyes on the water—manatees often glide right by the dock!

Inside, you’ll find 1,380 sq. ft. of thoughtfully updated living space with cozy coastal décor. The 200 sq. ft. Florida room is perfect for morning coffee, board games, or a breezy afternoon nap. Outside, enjoy over 400 sq. ft. of deck space to grill, lounge, and soak in the canal views—where manatees are frequent and unforgettable visitors.

Why you’ll love the location:
• Just west of Shoal Line Bridge—quick Gulf access for boaters
• Only minutes to Rogers Park (public beach, playground, and boat ramp)
• A short paddle to the winding, scenic part of the Weeki Wachee River
• Walkable to Upper Deck restaurant for great food, drinks & live music
• Front-row seat to manatees cruising the canal—right from the deck!

Whether you’re paddling, relaxing, or hoping for a manatee encounter, Watch Me Weeki Wachee offers the perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and laid-back coastal vibes.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
Bayport Park Pier - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
Pine Island Beach Park - 13 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive
‪Golden Corral - ‬14 min drive
‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬14 min drive
‪Upper Deck - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Bayport Park Pier and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

diane d.

12 Aug, 2025

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

Wonderful place

Great location! Easy to work with. House was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

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17 Aug, 2025

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

Great place. Very clean and the host was very responsive. The house we very well stocked with anything you could think of. We'll definitely go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

8 Aug, 2025

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

We had a great time I will be recommending the host to other friends and I already have I gave them a five-star rating I think it was great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry T.

26 Jul, 2025

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

Couldn’t have asked for anything better! Wonderful place and so much fun!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

18 Jun, 2025

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

We will be back! Amazing stay, awesome hosts and being able to bring our whole family with the pups included was icing on the cake! Only suggestion I have is to bring a blow dryer if you want one :) everything was great though ! Thanks so much for the great stay !

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade J.

9 Apr, 2025

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

Amazing

We truly enjoyed this home! The facts it came with kayaks & was a waterfront home, was everything to us! They let us do an early check in, due to no one staying the previous night, so thoughtful of them! Home came with everything! My girls truly enjoyed this home! We had the best time, the home was so clean (to the point we had to tap the sliding door to see which was open!) Will recommend over and over again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan E.

17 Sept, 2024

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

Quiet weekend on the river.

Nice river themed house on a canal. With all the amenities you will need, Third time staying there

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Weeki weekend

Enjoyed the home and our stay! I would definitely stay at this home or another of their properties again! Owner was very responsive and the neighbors at the property were awesome too!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

13 Aug, 2024

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

5 stars

Great place to stay and great location! House had everything you need to be comfortable in the home and everything you need to play on the water. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Family time Labor Day weekend 2024

Fun Labor Day weekend with the fam! Kayaking, swimming, grilling and chilling. This place was well accommodated and the perfect spot to spend some time together.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

7 May, 2023

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

Wonderful property

The property was so clean and well maintained and the owners were extremely accommodating and helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Couples Trip

I highly recommend this house; it is all you need for a great vacation!! The owners are super responsive and accommodating. We were three couples and had all the space we needed!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz V.

29 Mar, 2023

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

Awesome experience

We absolutely love it and we will be staying here again for the summer 10/10 would recommend it

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

19 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect weekend

Relaxing family vacation. Beautiful outdoor space & house is so cute. Loved waking up on the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deejah G.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Awesome river home

Our family really enjoyed this home. They had everything we needed and then some extras.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yadleris O.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Lil get away

The house was a beautiful house on the water it had kayaks we went down river an was a wonderful experience me and my family had. The rooms where so beautiful the kids loved the buckbeds and they had family game that the kids enjoyed we had a wonderful time definitely well do it again thanks Kelly

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

2 Mar, 2023

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

Tranquility

Excellent location, quiet and peaceful. Spent two months there, it had everything we needed. Nice neighborhood, access to the river was awesome and just sitting on the deck enjoying the sun was enjoyable.watching manatees or fishing.

Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britnie M., Gainesville, ga

22 Jul, 2023

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

Lovely place!

10/10 would recommend! It was clean and easy access to the river!! Will probably be booking again next year!! Also the owners were very easy to talk to if any issues came up!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

11 Aug, 2024

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

We will be back!

House was clean and had everything you needed! The water matt was a huge hit! We spent most of our time just swimming in the canal. The outside area was perfect for our dog! We will definitely come back. Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi S.

20 May, 2023

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

Enjoyed time with family

Overall, we had a good time with my family (adult children). We loved that dogs were welcomed. Plenty of beds for all and everything we needed in the kitchen. Will be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

22 Aug, 2023

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

Great Location

2nd year in this house and everything was still as advertised. House was clean and everything in good working order. We had a great time. Love the fact they allow pets.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Great family vacation spot!

We had a great time at this home! It's decorated very cute and we liked the old Florida/Weeki Wachee prints hanging.There were plenty of supplies needed for the week and the hosts were super easy to work with. The kids loved playing in the water and kayaking!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

16 Aug, 2021

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

Best Location

Lifelong Friends come to the area every year to scallop. After hours in the Gulf, its great to swim in the fresh cool fresh water. We'll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

20 Aug, 2024

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

Relax & enjoy

What a relaxing place to vacation even if we had an unexpected guest (Hurricane Debbie). It rained the first 3 days we were there, but it forced us to relax. The water did rise & the wind blew but Kelly & Dave kept constant contact with us. We couldn't have asked for better hosts, accommodations & location. Everything you needed was there. Would definitely recommend this place & would stay again. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

2 Jan, 2024

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

Florida Fun and Charm

Daily morning kayaking to visit the holes where we would see families of manatees. Swimming and playing in the water to refresh and enjoy in the afternoon. The house is clean and in a beautiful location, with lots of recreational things to do. We especially love the vintage Florida art and comfort of this charming home.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Winterling

We purchased this home as a family retreat for us our 2 kids and 2 dogs. We love exploring new places and meeting new friends. We work and live full time in Tampa but we enjoy our escapes to magical Weeki Wachee and we hope you do too.

Why they chose this property

We love the personal touches and communication when working with a private home owner rather than a property management company. We go out of our way to make our family's vacation home your family's vacation home.