The Mermaid Cove River Retreat

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Weeki Wachee, Florida

Weeki Wachee River
‪1 min walk‬
Weeki Wachee Springs
‪10 min drive‬
Pine Island Beach Park
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

The perfect mix of relaxation & adventure await you at this charming Old Florida river retreat! Explore the natural beauty of the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River by kayaks or canoes from your backyard and enjoy the breeze from the dock or screened in porch! Home offers a queen bed in the master bedroom, a twin over full in the second bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. 2 single person Kayaks, 1 tandem kayak and 1 canoe are included in your stay for a nice paddle on the river, and local recreation area. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and recreation and entertainment within a short driving distance, including the WORLD FAMOUS WEEKI WACHEE MERMAID SHOW at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park also home of the Buccaneer Bay Waterpark! Pine Island beach is a short 10 minute drive where you can soak up the sun on the sand or watch a beautiful sunset. Boats can be rented at very reasonable prices nearby for a day of fishing or scalloping in season! A little closer is Rogers Park, a little sandy beach on the river accompanied by an adjacent riverfront restaurant. Or stay at the house and grill on the dock while you watch the local fish jump and see the manatees swim by. There is WiFi, a flat screen ROKU TV and games for your at home entertainment. Whether you are looking to relax, find an adventure or a mixture of both, look no further, Mermaid Cove is the place to book your next vacation! Check out our other VRBO listings, just around the corner from Mermaid Cove... Captain's Quarters (VRBO# 892741) and Mermaid Landing (VRBO#892691)

Property manager

Jason and Andrea Soldini

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Max 2 dogs no more than 80 pounds total combined

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed: in outdoor areas

Parties are not permitted, Any noise level or activity that generates complaints from neighbors will be considered as damage/ result in deposit loss

Capacity is for up to 5 adults and the remainder may be children. Daytime visitors may not exceed four people.

Swim at own risk. All guests waive any liability to property owner regarding swimming in the canal.

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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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this apartment 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.

Weeki Wachee, Florida

What's nearby

Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
Pine Island Beach Park - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Golden Corral - ‬12 min drive
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min drive
‪Upper Deck - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaid Cove River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid Cove River Retreat located?

This family-friendly Spring Hill apartment building is located on the waterfront, steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pine Island Beach Park and Weeki Wachee Springs. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

margaret a.

14 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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The pictures were good but you can not see that the floor slopes or that there are soft spots in the floor. I knew that the trailer was old. But it didn't have to look old or smell old. I'm not being picky there are issues but not too hard to over come if you set your mind to it. The bed was comfy, the water was hot and had good pressure. The location was good. Pretty much everything outside needed some wet N forget and I wouldn't use the fan on the screen porch if it were a 100 degrees outside. Which it wasn't it was a chilly weekend for April.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bree D.

7 Mar, 2025

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

Quaint cottage on the river!

Mermaid Cove was the perfect place for our relaxing vacation and it’s a short paddle to the beautiful Weeki Wachee river.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA L.

31 Jan, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long family

Great host. Their contractor or handyman did a poor job. Decorated beautifully. Comfortable furniture. Quite neighborhood. Cleaning lady did basic good cleaning But at home I help my daughter clean her AirBB. We wipe everything down.. Old dried up food at bottom of trash can. And dirty windowsills. None of this is the owners fault. I would absolutely stay their again. Owners need better cleaning services. And a contractor that knows how to read a measuring tape. Lol. The hosts always responded immediately. The trailer is very homey and comfortable.can

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve-Mary S.

31 Jan, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s about the location

This property is all about location. I really don’t like to give a bad review, but this mobile home really should be replaced. If you’re looking to be on the water and you don’t mind accommodation being older and a little rundown this is for you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary anne L.

21 Nov, 2024

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

Great hidden gem along the river

Perfect place for our rest and relaxation trip. The place was clean and situated very close to the main river with plenty of kayaks and a canoe. We really enjoyed the decor and views. Our hosts were very responsive with any questions we had. Thank you again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Weekee wachee peaceful stay

Monday through Friday stay @ this amazing location...swam in the canal and paddled in minutes to the river daily...breakfast/lunch and dinner on the screened porch( thank goodness for the screening) ...gets buggy. Family was sad to leave would love to stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

14 Jul, 2024

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

Cute & Close

This place is a cute mobile home. Has a great location, private dock (with kayaks & canoe), & nice screened in patio. So close to weekie wachee park (mermaid show & buccaneer bay). We had more fun at this place (swimming & boating) than any other place we visited. Fast & friendly owners, with great communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jay and Les

18 Jun, 2024

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

Great Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the river! This home had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and had plenty of towels provided. We enjoyed drinking our coffee out on the dock in the morning and grilling in the evening. Like others have mentioned, this is a trailor and is outdated but it is clean and was all we needed. I feel like the price was fair for this home. We werent looking for anything "fancy" but somewhere that was clean that we could shower, eat, and sleep and this house met that ticket. The house is on a canal and the water wasnt clear, but it was a short kayak trip to the clear water on the main part of the river. The hosts were very responsive and communication was clear. Thank you for hosting us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

27 Apr, 2024

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

The rental is right on the water and the area is beautiful. The watercrafts were in poor shape but we brought our own and it was amazing to be near the river. The place was clean and had all of the basics and comforts of home. The floor is not steady and I'm not sure what that is about but we loved our stay there!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

20 Apr, 2024

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

Very nice place

This is a very cute home and i highly recommend it. Right on the water and very close to the head spring

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha H.

16 Apr, 2024

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

Perfect Little Trailer

We had the best time staying at the Mermaid Cove. Bonus with the kayaks. The trailer is a little outdated but was still nice. The bathroom and kitchen/living area is renovation. The outdoor screen porch was so great to sit out and enjoy in the morning and evenings.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cyndi M.

21 Jan, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

It was an okay stay

The space was clean, kitchen and bath had been updated and the kitchen was well stocked. The bed was soft with a thick memory foam mattress and nice linens. The owner was very responsive to a couple of problems we had. We enjoyed the area and the neighbor hood was fine This is a 50 ish year old mobile home and it VERY MUCH shows its age. There were quite a few things that were in disrepair inside and out. It felt old. My biggest complaint is the owner has chosen not to have pictures of the bedrooms in the listing. They are not updated. The walls are water rippled, the ceilings are low. They have old dark brown carpet that is fraying in the door frame. Had I seen pictures of the bedrooms I likely would have passed on this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

1 Jan, 2024

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

Christmas getaway

We enjoyed our stay! Great location and got to see fireworks for the new year. Everything needed inside, clean and the beds/ couches were comfy. Spent most of the time on the dock or screened in porch. Thanks for hosting!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

27 Sept, 2023

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Keely's Batchlorett

The floors in this mobile home were soft. The under floor needs replacing. The wooden deck chairs were filthy as were the deck tables. The entry door would only open half way. The interior door in the small bedroom would only opened half way. The exterior skirting was filthy and all falling off. But, we all made the best of it and had a good time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Awesome Stay

Loved our stay at Mermaid Cove! It might just be a trailer from the outside but everything on the inside has been updated. Extremely clean! Comfy beds, great shower, washer and dryer in the unit. We brought our own kayaks but there are numerous available for use along with a canoe and a paddle boat. It would be hard for older people to get in and out of the kayaks since there is a bit of a drop, but we were able to get on right off the dock. Great ladder for swimming in the river! Bonfire pit, Adirondack chairs, screened in back porch with super comfy chairs, and we loved the completely fenced in backyard since we were able to bring our two dogs. They truly lived their best lives! We kayaked the river on Friday, rented a pontoon boat Saturday for scalloping and were sad when we had to leave Sunday. A ton. Screened in back porch with super comfy chairs, and we loved the completely fenced in backyard since we were able to bring her two dogs. A ton of cute local restaurants all within 3 miles. Definitely plan on staying here again!! Great communication with the owners as well, we appreciated sharing your place with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara K., Trinity

21 Jun, 2023

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

Peaceful weekend full of wildlife

This place is exactly as you see- it’s a great inexpensive weekend getaway. We saw a manatee as soon as we arrived, an owl came to sit right next to us for an hour or so, wood storks, and more. We spent the day kayaking and enjoying all the springs has to offer. It’s not fancy and yes, some new living room furniture would help for rainy days inside; but it’s clean and a good value and we were very grateful for a last minute booking request approval!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Reginald P.

4 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great location, kayaks and access to water was fantastic.

The location and easy access to the water was great. Having the kayaks to use was great fun. Property is dated but has been upgraded somewhat and was reasonable for the price. Floors have been redone and you can see daylight between wall and floor in back bedroom. Dont stay here if you are looking for perfection, but for the price in this location, on the water its very reasonable. Check in and out process were great.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kim A.

21 Apr, 2023

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

Great Location

Great location for getting out on the river! Saw a manatee, lots of birds and fish! Lots of places within a short drive for adventures.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

11 Apr, 2023

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

Good

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie S.

7 Apr, 2023

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

Staycation Bliss

It was a very short stay too short actually ,had a wonderful experience here ,everything that we needed was provided ,loved the little cottage , the hosts had left instructions on arrival and explained how everything worked, including restaurants ,things to do. Etc. Will definitely do this again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Maria G.

12 Feb, 2023

Liked: Location

Get away

The first night we were there a raccoon greeted us outside the back porch. I think he wanted some of our cheese burgers. We did not feed him. We cooked inside because there really is no gas grill. It’s a charcoal grill and we were a bit impatient after traveling. The property could have used a rake. We cleaned a lot of dog poop. From previous renters along with our own dogs. Inside had everything we needed and was clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

larry p.

16 Dec, 2022

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

Pleasant Property

Property was dated, but consistent with price. Instructions for checkin and operations were not upto date! Good access to river from canal. Kayaks and canoe good. Dock needs attention. But overall good for a couple of nights

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Christine D., Coral Springs

25 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Honesty is the best policy to help others make good choices in where to stay...

This neighborhood is a great location to reach the river. The inside of the trailer was okay but the couches were rattan and not very comfortable. We weren't able to get live TV but it says there was live TV. The kayaks there were beat up and very hard to use as they were not very seaworthy. The dock is not in good shape and the latter was terrible. Three grown adults had issues trying to get out of the water. The front door only opens halfway so I could barely get my bags through the door. The master bed was soft and uncomfortable. The double bed on the bottom bunk has a big hole underneath so the mattress sagged through. Needless to say we didn't get a lot of sleep and I only use the kayaks and doc once. Think you should make it a little more user friendly and less dangerous if you're going to rent the place out. I would not stay here again unless all the above is changed the new better more comfortable stuff and safe. This place does have potential but..

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

5 Nov, 2022

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

Peaceful relaxing unraveling

Place is great and has everything you need. Host quickly responded to all questions. It even had a blender, so we made fresh salsa. The location is wonderful. So many birds, jumping fish and a manatee swam up to our dock. A mermaid swam by but she still had her legs.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libbi T.

6 Sept, 2022

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

Cute mermaid cove

Our family of 5 fit perfectly in the little mermaid cove. It was perfect for what we needed. We enjoyed being on the canal, eating at the Italian restaurant down the street, the back porch, and being so close to the park. Many thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jason and Andrea Soldini

Jason and Andrea are lifelong Florida residents. They both grew up in South Florida in the 1970-80's and recall that Old Florida that seems to be disappearing. Both have a deep love for Florida and could not imagine living anywhere else. Jason and Andrea have been married since 1994 and have loved taking travel adventures for anniversaries and family trips. They love finding places to explore with character and beauty , packed with neat things to see and do and are affordable.

Why they chose this property

In 2010, the family went on it's first Nature Coast adventure, tubing on the Ichetucknee River and scalloping in Steinhatchee. What a blast! In subsequent summers, the family explored Crystal River, Suwanee River, Homosassa Springs and finally Weeki Wachee Springs / Hernando Beach. Weeki Wachee was by far the favorite with its natural surroundlings, waterfront location, proximity to the river, gulf attractions, restaurants and shops. They returned the next year to the same vacation rental home. Since the previous years stay, a lot of thought had been given to purchasing a similar property in Weeki Wachee. Well, lo and behold...upon arrival the property across the canal was for sale and cried out for glorification!

What makes this property unique

Weeki Wachee River Retreats, where "Mermaid Cove" is located is loacted in the middle of State and National forest preserved lands. The gulf coast is only 10 minutes away, town with all the conveniences is only 10 minutes the other direction. Local attractions include kayaking, cycling, boating, fishing, scalloping and exploring. The entire Nature Coast has so many natural beauties to discover. Mermaid Cove sits right on the water. The Living areas and screen porch overlook the water. The dock offers a peaceful and relaxing place to sit. and watch mullet spring out of the water and manatees cruise by The water is lovely to swim in and the river is a very short paddle away . The river is navigable for small boats such as a pontoon, bowrider or fishing boat and is conveniently close to the gulf. The neighbors are wonderful and the vacationers are friendly. What better location could there be? This is the "Old Florida" that Jason and Andrea grew up in and have now rediscovered!