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Waterfront home great for family gatherings or weekend getaways! Pet-friendly

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Hudson, FL

Hudson Beach
‪13 min drive‬
Weeki Wachee Springs
‪15 min drive‬
Weeki Wachee River
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Waterfront home great for family gatherings or weekend getaways! Pet-friendly

Welcome to Rock's Retreat. Located an hour North of Tampa and just minutes from the famous Weeki Wachee mermaids, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home has just about everything you need to stay amused! Play arcade games in our downstairs game room or challenge your family to a friendly game of cornhole, darts, pool or ladder ball. Nature lover? You've come to the right place! It's very common to see manatee, dolphin & a variety of seabirds while you're enjoying yourself on our backyard beach or toasting marshmallows in our fire pit. Or maybe you're just chilling on one of our two balconies having coffee in the morning or playing a board game in the evening. Use our kayaks and pedal boat to explore the local waterways. Or get picked up at our dock for an airboat tour (additional fees apply). Close to shopping & dining, while perfectly hidden! We're pet friendly too! So, bring your well-behaved fur-babies and come stay for a couple days, or a week, or even a month! We know you're gonna LOVE IT here!! The elevator is currently non-operational. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

Property manager

Sandi

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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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: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No amenities for very young children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

We welcome well-behaved dogs, large or small

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

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

About the area

Hudson

Located in Hudson, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gulf View Square and Coastal Way - Coastal Landing. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hudson, FL

What's nearby

Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
Hudson Beach - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
Weeki Wachee River - 30 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive
‪Frank's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home great for family gatherings or weekend getaways! Pet-friendly pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Waterfront home great for family gatherings or weekend getaways! Pet-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home great for family gatherings or weekend getaways! Pet-friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home great for family gatherings or weekend getaways! Pet-friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Weekiwachee Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Show Palace Dinner Theater and Colorama Music. Cow Creek and Nature Coast Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

24 Jun, 2025

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

Natural Florida

We had a great stay and loved using the kayaks and paddle boat. It was so peaceful and enjoyed the fire pit and beach area as well. We saw birds, manatees and an alligator with beautiful views from the balcony. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

fran m.

28 Dec, 2024

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

Christmas stay

Very nice place. Great stay. Lots of things to keep everyone occupied. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 May, 2024

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

Amazing stay!

We had an amazing time here! Made for a great weekend of being on the water, playing games and sitting around the fire with the family would definitely recommend this stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

5 Jan, 2025

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

New Year's at Rock's Retreat.

Rocks retreat was a great stay, Sandi is a terrific host, easy communication throughout our booking and thoughtful,She even left a welcome basket for us and our pup which was very sweet.We had a blast, Rocks retreqt was fun for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN G.

29 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect, quiet, out of the way place.

If you’re looking for quiet look at old Florida this is it! Sandi, the host is amazing! Anything you need she’s on it! The house is situated on some back water coming off the gulf. We were able to watch manitees and dolphins while having morning coffee on the upstairs patio! Aripeka is off the main road, but close enough to some fine dining, fun bars and shopping.We enjoyed the outside bar and were even able to fish, never know what you’ll catch!. This was our third year renting this house and enjoyed everything this house has to offer!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry s.

2 Sept, 2024

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

relax time

Just relaxed a little and did a inshore charter also ate out and just take in the scenery

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

31 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful home!

We had a great stay! The kids had a blast in the garage with the games. We loved the kayaks and the view!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

19 Jan, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Amazing property! Super clean house. Loved the gorgeous balcony & the game room. We’d gladly stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt a.

13 Jul, 2023

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

great time

we had a great time. It was a great house nice quiet street and easy-to-find views were great from the upper deck.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

10 May, 2024

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

Best Place Ever

What a beautiful place!!! Great views really spacious and super clean!!! We actually can’t wait to be here again!!! Thank you sooooo much Sandi!!! 💜

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

7 Mar, 2024

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

Great stay

The games on the first floor entertained us while it rained for 2 days. Caught some fish off the dock when the rain stopped. Very spacious, clean and well kept house!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty P.

16 Apr, 2024

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

Great Getaway!

Plenty of things to do. Great location on the water but away from the touristy areas. House is very clean and well maintained. Owner is very responsive and respectful. Owner thought of everything. Felt right at home!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

29 May, 2024

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

Beautiful home

House was very clean and welcoming! Host was very nice! The welcome basket was a hit with the kids after 14 hrs in the car. Everything was perfect. The kids loved the gar room, paddle boat and I even squeezed in a trip on the kayaks at sunset(highly recommended!) Only bad thing was having to head back home!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayla S.

20 Feb, 2023

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Relaxing

Enjoyed all of the different gathering areas of the house. Spent alot of time on the upper deck.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina H., Panama City fl

31 Jan, 2023

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Trina

Awesome it was perfect. Thanks so much.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam F., Alachua, Fl

11 Apr, 2023

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

Great getaway!

Awesome getaway. We saw so much sea life. Manatee, dolphin and one alligator in 3 days. My son loved the beach area and my 91 year old father enjoyed playing video games with us. We took the paddle boat out a few times. Great relaxing vacation with excellent host. We will be returning! Highly recommend this VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith T., Jacksonville

5 Sept, 2022

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

Perfect

This was a last minute baby moon before our son comes at the end of this month and we couldn't have picked a better house. Communicating was super easy and the property exceeded our expectations. We were able to enjoy the water and balcony, it just really was the best. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

5 Apr, 2024

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

Amazing, wonderful, relaxing, Perfect!

We enjoyed every minute, from watching the sun rise from the back porch to kayaking with manatees, watching a dolphin and turtle swim by, enjoying the fabulous game room, grilling on the charcoal grill, paddle boating, and relaxing in the clean spacious home. On our last night, we took a sunset dinner cruise on the Island Rose just above 10 minutes away in Hernando Beach. Highly recommend this awesome place. Excellent communication with host and the home was very well stocked. Just get groceries, unpack, settle in and enjoy!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

23 Jan, 2023

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

Awesome Rental

I stayed with a couple of girlfriends to celebrate a milestone birthday, 60, the home was perfect for the weekend. The area is full of beautiful birds, which kept us quite entertained from the balcony. The down stairs game room was a bonus. The host was very responsive. I would choose this rental again in the future .

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., Douglasville, USA

17 Jul, 2023

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

A+

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great host, location, and home. Highly recommended for anyone with ADA needs. The elevator worked flawlessly, shower was easy to enter, master bedroom double-doors made entry/exit easy. The back deck with binoculars made it easy to observe all the wildlife. Sand Hill Cranes visited every day. We will surely come back again. Thanks, Sandi

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N., Decorah

15 Feb, 2023

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

Perfect for our family reunion!

Our families came together for a reunion and Rock’s Retreat was perfect in every way. I just can’t say enough about what a special time we had and it was and largely due to the diverse accommodations. The game room, the beach space, the dock for fishing, the paddle boat, the oar boat, the Roku TV, the games, and the wonderful gift basket filled with goodies for the 6 children all contributed to a great time for all. Sandi is a perfect property hostess. Thank you Sandi for everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

2 Nov, 2022

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Extraordinary hospitality in a beautiful home, couldn't ask for more!

Service and communication were top knotch throut our stay. Personal and extra little touches to make us feel welcome were above and beyond the norm. The property was extremely clean, furnishings were new and very comfortable. Very cute vacation vibe throughout hone. Our 3 year old loved the beach area and roasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Home has private secluded feel but close and convenient to shopping and restaurants. Enjoyed mornings on deck spotting manatees in water below. Plenty of outdoor seating as well. Would definitely recommend this property and this host, couldn't ask for a better experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

L C., Wolcott, CT

21 Feb, 2024

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

Weekend on the River

Rock's Retreat is such an awesome place! It was more than enough space for our party of 4 adults and one small dog. The entire home was very clean and easy to access, and Sandi provided some great personal touches like a welcome basket with snacks. The game room on the ground level was such a great hang-out space, and we all loved the expansive deck including our 16yo dog. It was by far his favorite spot to hang out. And if all that isn't enough, there are also kayaks, a paddleboat, grill and firepit on the premises. We could have easily spent the entire weekend at Rock's and had plenty to do! Thank you, Sandi, for a wonderful stay. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M., Hamilton, MT

31 Oct, 2022

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

The Hidden Gem in Aripeka!

We were quite pleased with all that this beautiful home has to offer. It has been decorated tastefully and thoughtfully for your enjoyment. Everything you could possibly need is at your fingertips. We enjoyed every single minute that we were at Rocks Retreat! It truly was a treat. Waking up each morning to that view and the peaceful serenity was amazing. Our last evening was especially enjoyable as we were able to sit with dear friends around the fire pit and reminisce after playing some pretty awesome games from our childhood in the garage! We’re already looking forward to scheduling our next visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

10 Oct, 2023

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

Fabulous Get Away!

WOW! This place is PERFECT!! The house was extremely clean and well maintained. The game room downstairs was so much fun, arcade games, darts, pool table and more. The elevator was awesome for bringing all your belongings upstairs (wish we had one at our second floor condo LOL). Our favorite part was sitting on the balcony and listening to the birds and watching the water. We even saw a dolphin swimming in the canal! Sandi was VERY quick at responding to any correspondence and requests. She is very sweet and accommodating! I would highly recommend staying at Rock's Retreat, I know we will be back again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandi

Why they chose this property

If you love nature, you'll love this place! Manatee mating season runs from March to November, and it's very common to spot manatees in the canal behind the house on a regular basis. Seabirds are abundant, and you will occasionally get lucky & spot a dolphin feeding in the canal or a playful otter searching for his next meal! Great location for avid fishermen or anyone just wanting to 'get away from it all'!

What makes this property unique

Outdoor elevator, backyard sand beach area, fire pit, game room, pet friendly, two minutes from public boat ramp & little store. Beautiful sunsets off the local bridges. Flexible check-in/out times (when available).