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Riverfront Retreat on deep canal with Hot Tub, Clear Kayaks & Fire pit

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Riverfront Retreat on deep canal with Hot Tub, Clear Kayaks & Fire pit

Experience the ultimate riverfront getaway on the Weeki Wachee River. Fish from the private dock, bring a boat, or explore crystal-clear waters in clear kayaks. Relax in the hot tub, enjoy outdoor games and movies, grill on the BBQ, or gather around the fire pit. Paddle just 5 minutes to Hospital Hole for diving and manatee sightings, or 7 minutes to Rogers Park & Upper Deck Restaurant. Your perfect escape awaits.

This is the perfect setting to relax for families, couples, and friend to make lasting memories

The Space

Welcome to your single-level home, designed for comfort and fun. The bright, open-plan living and dining area is the perfect place to gather, featuring a comfortable sofa, a large HDTV, and plenty of natural light.
The modern, fully equipped kitchen boasts sleek white cabinets, butcher block countertops, and all the appliances you need to prepare delicious meals, including a refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, and coffee maker.
After a day on the water, unwind in one of three comfortable bedrooms:

• Bedroom 1: King Bed with a private ensuite bathroom.
• Bedroom 2: King Bed.
• Bedroom 3: One Full Bed, one Twin Bed, and a beanbag bed.

The home includes two pristine, modern bathrooms. The main bathroom features a relaxing shower and tub combination, while the king ensuite offers the convenience of a private, full-sized shower.
Step outside to your personal oasis, designed for endless entertainment:

• Waterfront Dock: Fish, launch kayaks, or dock your boat for trips to the Gulf.
• Relaxing Hot Tub: Soak your cares away under the stars.
• Outdoor Entertainment: Enjoy movie nights with our outdoor projector setup or challenge friends to games like cornhole and darts.
• Fireside Evenings: Gather around the fire pit with a drink from the outdoor bar.
• Grill & Dine: Cook up a feast on the BBQ grill.

A screened porch includes a washer and dryer for your convenience.

Guest Access
You will have private access to the entire property, including the house, yard, hot tub, games, all kayaks, and the dock. Enjoy the ease of self-check-in and free parking on the premises.
The Neighborhood
Our home is perfectly situated providing a private and tranquil environment. You are in the center of it all, with Rogers Park and the popular Upper Deck restaurant just a short walk or paddle away.

The Neighborhood

The home is tucked away on a private riverfront setting, offering an escape while still being close to everything. Rogers Park and the popular Upper Deck Restaurant are just a short walk or paddle away, making it easy to enjoy the area without ever needing to drive.

Getting Around
Exploring the Weeki Wachee River couldn’t be easier. We provide everything you need for unforgettable days on the water:

2 clear kayaks & 1 tandem kayak
2 single kayaks
1 paddleboard

From the house:
A 5-minute paddle takes you to Hospital Hole, known for diving and manatee sightings
A 7-minute paddle brings you to Rogers Park and Upper Deck Restaurant

Guests are welcome to bring their own boat or rent one locally. You can dock directly at the house, with easy access to the river and the Gulf.

House Rules
Smoke-free and pet-free home
Maximum of 8 guests at all times

Important Information

Exterior security cameras are in place for guest safety
Firewood can be purchased locally (Home Depot, Lowe’s, and nearby stores)
Additional amenities include:
High-speed Wi-Fi
Air conditioning & heating
Hair dryer, iron
Board games
Fresh linens, towels, and essential toiletries

So why wait? Book your stay now and get ready for the ultimate escape!

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About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hudson Beach - 24 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was spacious and super clean.Better than the pics!Loved the outdoor space and patio.So many extras like the yard games and firepit.Great place to be outside with your family.(just make sure to bring bug spray for biting flies).The water was not as nice at the end of the canal ,but we still enjoyed taking the kayaks out on the water and seeing manatees and dolphins.You will love this tiny piece of Florida heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sweetdd1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect! Our stay at this riverfront VRBO was absolutely perfect. The rooms were spotless, the beds were incredibly comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we could possibly need—it was set up so thoughtfully.The outside was just as wonderful—the hot tub was fantastic, and we loved spending time around the fire pit and enjoying the games. The location was beautiful and peaceful, making it the ideal getaway.On top of that, the host was amazing and made the whole experience even better. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you for such a wonderful visit!We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
House was very clean and comfortable. Kitchen was equipped with the basic needs. The view from the dock was disappointing as surrounding property need some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2026
Cindie, Thank you for your review of our property. We do supply quite a bit of dishes and many different pots & pans. We vacation here several times a year and want all guests to have everything they need. We take pride in the care and amenities we provide both inside and outside of the home. Unfortunately we have no control over any of the neighbors and how they choose to keep their homes. We have bamboo to make the yard very private and its fully fenced. The only time you see any neighbors is when you get on the kayaks and go in the river. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is so well-stocked and thoughtfully equipped. We had 3 teens/tween on the trip, so the kayaks, paddle board, hot tub, outdoor games, and outdoor projector were all a huge hit. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need, and grocery stores and essentials are super close. Each bedroom had really nice oscillating fans to keep things comfy, and the bathrooms were stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, so it was nice not to have to pack those. We had a good experience renting a small boat from the Weeki Wachee Marina one day. Pine Island was also a nice place to take in the sunset. And of course, the seeing the manatees was the absolute best. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Amazeing stay

We enjoyed our stay a beautiful place very clean had all the comforts of home enjoyed the kayaks games outdoor movies with special lighting. Bed where awesome slept very well we had a great time with many parks restaurants and shopping near plus several beaches we had a wonderful stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Wonderful stay

Great place, had everything we needed and more! Would love to go back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Weeki getaway

Great location, everything you need for a fun time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming little get away, I have been vacationing in Weeki Wachee for 4th of July for the last 5 years . This well attended and perfectly remodeled 3/2 on the river met all my families needs! Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us, and helping me create such amazing memories
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

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

Perfect Getaway for Mom friends

Very comfortable & clean quaint cottage perfect size & new & remodeled! Mary was extremely responsive and pleasant to work with !! Thank you for a great retreat away from these moms real life
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel k.

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

Great house on river

Family had great time. House was clean and great Kayaks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

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

Vacation

Family had a great time kayaking the river, and the amenities were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Beautiful and Comfortable Place

We really enjoyed our stay here, it’s a beautiful place. John and Mary was really amazing and helpful on any questions we had about the area. Even the neighbors are great people. We loved our stay here and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Nathan you all are welcome back anytime! You took such good care of our place and I am so happy that you had a great time. Our goal is to make you feel at home and treat you the way we want to be treated when we go on vacation. It looks like that was accomplished and we can’t wait to have you back! Thank you for leaving the little extras and the snorkel gear, the guests that came after you were so excited to see the snorkel gear.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

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

Amazing property on the canal

This property was perfect and had everything we needed to relax. Property owners are great to deal with and very responsive
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsae A.

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

Awesome place

We went for as a couple trip and had an awesome time! It was close to the spot to see manatees, great outside amenities. We loved the outside projector and hot tub! Property is just as described would stay here again! I got engaged at this house, it will always hold a special place in my heart
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Loved it!

Love the outdoor activities provided! And loved how the house was set up with every detail thought through.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

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

Wonderful retreat

Amazing rental, nothing left undone. Mary your rental was wonderful, clean, and well stocked. Plenty of activities for everyone of all ages. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halley C.

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

Great Home

The Manatee home was perfectly equipped for my family of 4! Plenty of space, beautiful decor and updates, comfortable beds! We very much enjoyed the clear canoes, paddle board, and thankful there was a full stock of life jackets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Kayaking Fun!

A perfect location & property! Access to the river, manatees nearby! Our family had a wonderful visit. This house had everything! Many admirers of the clear kayaks!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went on the kayaks and paddleboard every day. Went swimming at Roger’s Park. Took the children to the mermaid show. All in all a good time
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Fun and games

The house was well equipped and nicely decorated. The owner had so many other things to keep us entertained other than kayaking and swimming. Family members had fun playing darts, spikeball. We loved kayaking. Thanks for a fun family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

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

Perfect Getaway!

This house, on a deep water canal was perfect for my husband, 3 kids, and myself. We spent 3 nights here and loved all of the amenities including stocked kitchen, gas grill, kayaks, and outdoor games! During our stay we had a mother manatee and her baby come right up to the dock! I would recommend this property for families with children of all ages. It is conveniently located next to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and close to grocery stores and restaurants. Communication with the owner was great. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

A must stay!

The property was perfect. There was nothing the hosts didn’t think of, it had everything for all ages. Mary was just a message away if we needed anything. Great location, we were able to kayak up with the kids and see all of the manatees. All of the outdoor games and movie projector kept the kids busy while we roasted marshmallows by the fire. Super cozy, great hosts, and very clean. The kids are already asking when we are going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P.

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

Amazing

This was an amazing time had by all. The host is quick to respond and they go out of their way to make your stay so special. So many games to play and wonderful outdoor space to have fun and relax. The river is perfect. This will be a return stay for sure. The house is very clean and has everything you would need. If you are thinking of visiting here do it.... you will love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn b.

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

Manatees!

This is a great house, lots of fun things to enjoy. We didn’t even have a chance to use them all. The kayaks and paddle board were key to have, the river and canals are so much fun to explore. And you will likely get to see manatees. We enjoyed the hot tub, the outdoor movie projector and and coffee on the dock each morning. The beds are really comfortable! I recommend you book this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

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

Great place!

Our host was super accommodating, and very easy to get in touch with. Everything we possibly could’ve needed for the river was there, kayaks, paddle board, paddles, life jackets, etc. There were lots of other fun activities that we’re ready to go- my kids especially loved the hot tub in the movie screen projector so they could watch a movie from the hot tub. A very short paddle ride through the canals to the main river. My youngest really enjoyed the mural of the Manatee on the front as well..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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