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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Exterior Bedroom
1 King Bed
Hide-A-Bed
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Hall Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Manatee Hideaway-3Bed-2Bath-2Deck-50'Dock-6Kayak& Canoe-Adventure Awaits You
IMPORTANT INFO AT BOTTOM! IF YOUR DATES ARE BOOKED AT THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY, CHECK OUT THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY II. VRBO #2897916
This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Living room includes 40 inch flat screen LED TV, comfortable hide-a-bed queen couch that can sleep two, if necessary. There are also three recliners . Dining room has glass table with four chairs as well as a built in bar that has two chairs and three barstools. Kitchen is nice with a two bowl sink, dishwasher, two door refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Kitchen comes fully stocked with pots ,pans, dishes, outdoor cooking utensils, and much more! Washer and dryer available in 2nd bedroom of house with an additional front loading washer and dryer in the exterior bedroom. The Master bedroom has 32" Roku LED TV, king bed, closet and private bathroom. Second bedroom has a full/twin bunk bed with pull out trundle twin bed. The second bedroom has a 32" Roku TV. The third exterior bedroom has a King bed, 23" LED TV, microwave, small refrigerator, and two dressers, one with mirror. Please note that the exterior bedroom has a front entrance and a rear entrance by the upper deck. The exterior bedroom does not have a bathroom. The bathroom is inside about twenty feet from the front door of the bedroom. We also just added a Basketball Hoop by the carport! There is a needle to fill the basketballs in the miscellaneous drawer beneath the silverware drawer. You can enjoy your time lounging on either of the two decks under the gazebo with screening on the upper deck or under the 8' x 20' covered section on the lower deck by the water complete with his or her lounge chairs right next to it! Outdoor chairs with firepit are located outside the exterior bedroom's rear french doors. Enjoy cooking out every night on the gas grill or dining out at local restaurants- Please note that there may or may not be gas for the grill. If there is no gas, you can get it filled locally.
The Manatee Hideaway's canal has access to the main Weeki Wachee River and Gulf access. The Weeki Wachee State Park is only minutes away!! They have the famous live mermaid show, boat rides on the Weeki Wachee, and Water slides! FUN FOR ALL!! FREE WIFI! Please contact us for further information. Check in at 4 PM, Check Out at 10 AM. If you would like more info, you can message us on FB at the name listed below! Thanks For Looking At Our Manatee Hideaway!
Is THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY not available for your dates. Did you check your dates at The Manatee Hideaway II (VRBO #2897916) This home (new in June 2022) is a 3 bed, 2 bath home with the rear porch facing the water The Manatee Hideaway II is located one lot over from The Manatee Hideaway. There is one stilt home between the two properties that we do not own. Please note that we only rent monthly Jan-March, but not during our peak season. We prefer to rent weekly during the summer when the kids are out of school. Please send us an inquiry for your summer dates before sending a reservation request if you are looking to rent less than a week from June-Aug 1st. Thanks.
Having a large family get together? 18 people between the two houses sound about right? We try to keep our home(s) a superior value for families, but we must also take inflation into account when setting rates!
AaronandCrystal Hester.
This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Living room includes 40 inch flat screen LED TV, comfortable hide-a-bed queen couch that can sleep two, if necessary. There are also three recliners . Dining room has glass table with four chairs as well as a built in bar that has two chairs and three barstools. Kitchen is nice with a two bowl sink, dishwasher, two door refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Kitchen comes fully stocked with pots ,pans, dishes, outdoor cooking utensils, and much more! Washer and dryer available in 2nd bedroom of house with an additional front loading washer and dryer in the exterior bedroom. The Master bedroom has 32" Roku LED TV, king bed, closet and private bathroom. Second bedroom has a full/twin bunk bed with pull out trundle twin bed. The second bedroom has a 32" Roku TV. The third exterior bedroom has a King bed, 23" LED TV, microwave, small refrigerator, and two dressers, one with mirror. Please note that the exterior bedroom has a front entrance and a rear entrance by the upper deck. The exterior bedroom does not have a bathroom. The bathroom is inside about twenty feet from the front door of the bedroom. We also just added a Basketball Hoop by the carport! There is a needle to fill the basketballs in the miscellaneous drawer beneath the silverware drawer. You can enjoy your time lounging on either of the two decks under the gazebo with screening on the upper deck or under the 8' x 20' covered section on the lower deck by the water complete with his or her lounge chairs right next to it! Outdoor chairs with firepit are located outside the exterior bedroom's rear french doors. Enjoy cooking out every night on the gas grill or dining out at local restaurants- Please note that there may or may not be gas for the grill. If there is no gas, you can get it filled locally.
The Manatee Hideaway's canal has access to the main Weeki Wachee River and Gulf access. The Weeki Wachee State Park is only minutes away!! They have the famous live mermaid show, boat rides on the Weeki Wachee, and Water slides! FUN FOR ALL!! FREE WIFI! Please contact us for further information. Check in at 4 PM, Check Out at 10 AM. If you would like more info, you can message us on FB at the name listed below! Thanks For Looking At Our Manatee Hideaway!
Is THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY not available for your dates. Did you check your dates at The Manatee Hideaway II (VRBO #2897916) This home (new in June 2022) is a 3 bed, 2 bath home with the rear porch facing the water The Manatee Hideaway II is located one lot over from The Manatee Hideaway. There is one stilt home between the two properties that we do not own. Please note that we only rent monthly Jan-March, but not during our peak season. We prefer to rent weekly during the summer when the kids are out of school. Please send us an inquiry for your summer dates before sending a reservation request if you are looking to rent less than a week from June-Aug 1st. Thanks.
Having a large family get together? 18 people between the two houses sound about right? We try to keep our home(s) a superior value for families, but we must also take inflation into account when setting rates!
AaronandCrystal Hester.
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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 1 total)
$100 Fee due to cleaning for guests with allergies
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You are welcome to smoke on the decks/dock..
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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
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Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Spring Hill
Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and Bowlero Spring Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Weeki Wachee River. Consider Colorama Music for a night out or Nature Coast Botanical Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Weeki Wachee, FL
What's nearby
- Weeki Wachee River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
- Weeki Wachee Springs - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
- Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 58.6 km
- Innisbrook Golf Club - 56 min drive - 66.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 11 min drive
- Starbucks - 11 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 11 min drive
- Weeki Pub - 5 min drive
- Wendy's - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marcie S.
2 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon R.
20 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Sharon R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gayle A.
6 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Gayle A.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sunshine
17 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Sunshine
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Nancy K.
11 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Good for large groups
Nancy K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
mythaus d.
12 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
mythaus d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ken R.
22 May, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Ken R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
frank a.
22 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great getaway
frank a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rasillo L.
7 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It made me feel like I was home The owners were easy to communicate with.My best Birthday Ever.
Rasillo L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela B.
27 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Angela B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg M.
30 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Greg M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
27 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Laura M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kaitlyn S.
14 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we could've stayed longer!
Kaitlyn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Travis B.
31 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer get away
Travis B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer O.
20 May, 2016
Good times..
Jennifer O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
10/10 Excellent
William G.
2 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
William G.
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tracy L.
27 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
river weekend
Tracy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kaitlyn S.
23 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time
Kaitlyn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Phil T.
28 May, 2016
Loved it. Much needed relaxation. Used kayaks daily.
Phil T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
10/10 Excellent
mythaus d.
19 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
mythaus d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol R.
22 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time with family
Carol R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ashley B.
10 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed it!
Ashley B.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Janet J.
6 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
Janet J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Joseph S.
27 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Joseph S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
About the host
Hosted by Aaron & Crystal Hester
We have been vacationing in Weeki Wachee for years. My wife grew up on Sebring Street and brought me down here to enjoy the Nature Coast. When it dawned on me that I truly loved it here more than other vacation locations (after several years of vacations), we decided to purchase our own home here. In turn, we would like to share what we love with you and your family! We see manatees EVERY time we visit. Manatees are gentle and majestic creatures. Just watching them swim is quite relaxing. We love our experiences every time we come to Weeki Wachee.
Why they chose this property
Alot of the reasons are listed in the "about you" paragraph, but I will elaborate further..... The neighborhood our house is in is quiet and relaxing. We really enjoy eating dinner right on the water courtesy of the glass table on the lower deck/dock as the sun sets and goes down. We get almost daily visits at our dock from the manatees. You can fish right from the dock, and bring your boat!
What makes this property unique
We chose this property because of the decks and the dock. Easy access to the gulf for some really good fishing! Another amenity was the exterior third bedroom with a front door and a rear entrance to the decks via french doors. The spacious living room was another thing that caught my attention. Our entire family could sit comfortably. Also the dining room has a built in bar....seating for all.
Crystal and I truly appreciate you looking at our Manatee Hideaway and considering our little slice of paradise for your next vacation!
Crystal and I truly appreciate you looking at our Manatee Hideaway and considering our little slice of paradise for your next vacation!
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