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Experience the warm Florida sun at this spacious house, located near Weeki Wachee State Park and Homosassa Wildlife Park. With a large covered front porch, you can unwind while watching wildlife and birds or enjoy plenty of parking space for your RV or boat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Small Town Florida

Three bedroom, two bathrooms in this open floor plan house. Walk in showers in both bathrooms. All doorways were widened to allow room for wheelchairs, as well as the master shower. Property is fenced all the way around, will allow your dogs to visit (no cats) as well as plenty of room to park a large RV, camper, or boat. Large covered front porch to sit and watch a variety of birds and wildlife. Only minutes away from Weeki Wachee State Park as well as Homosassa Wildlife Park. About an hour north of Tampa/Busch Gardens, Clearwater/sandy white beaches, and two hours west of Orlando/everything you can think of. Homosassa and Crystal River have excellent fishing opportunities as well as swimming with manatees.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Housetrained Dogs Only No Cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Visit Old Florida see the Mermaids
Mermaid Shack Small Town Florida Close to Lots of Fishing
BEACH SHACK not on the beach <br>Visit Old Florida the mermaids

About the area

Located in Brooksville, Small Town Florida is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while Hernando Heritage Museum and Train Depot Museum are cultural highlights. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Brooksville travel guide
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Brooksville, FL

What's nearby

  • Annutteliga Hammock
    4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Indigo Lane Trailhead
    6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fickett Hammock Preserve
    7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • The Dunes Golf Club
    12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cabot Citrus Farms
    14 min drive - 16.4 km

Restaurants

  • Sand Trap Bar & Grill
    9 min drive
  • Bob’s Oyster Bar
    14 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    15 min drive
  • Hernando County Shrine Club
    13 min drive
  • Boos's Bar
    18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Town Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Small Town Florida ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small Town Florida ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Town Florida ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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Small Town Florida Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Winter get away

Beautiful, quiet country spot but close to tourist spots, stores and restaurants. Hope to come back again..
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIA C.

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

Great place for vacation

We really enjoy this house to vacation, we have a dog and he has the time also. We love it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

February 1 to March 28

We really enjoyed the Mermaid Shack, everything was perfect for us and the dogs. It was total tranquility and we would certainly stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen G.

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

Nice large property in the country

The house was clean. Owners had made an obvious effort to provide extras to make our stay comfortable. We loved the quiet country living.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

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

Awesome second stay !! Great place to unwind!!

We just love the Mermaid Shack ! It’s just so cozy and relaxing.There are many places to explore close by especially if you love nature . Our hosts , Terri and Doug were very responsive and thoughtful like they were from our first stay. We would not hesitate coming back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Mermaid Shack

Great week staying at the "Mermaid Shack". Terri is thoughful of all needs for a great stay. Home was spacious, clean and comfortable. Great responsive communication with host. Looking forward to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

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

Every stay gets better.

It was our family’s 3rd time to stay at the Mermaid Shack. Terri and Doug have kept this place new ! Even though we were happy with it before , we noticed that they have put in additions and new changes to the property and home itself that made it even more comfortable to stay in . Some of our favorites were the comfortable beds , recliners, efficient washing machine , dryer and most of all , AC And in their usual fashion, our hosts, Terri and Doug continued to be very accessible if we ever needed anything.Thank you so much ! We are sure to be back again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G., Spring hill

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

Great location!

This place was the definition of peaceful! We all found something that we loved about our two month stay. From the wildlife to the privacy. This location checks all those boxes. Our dogs loved the gated yard and they also go to explore all the wildlife. Communication with the owner was seamless all the way through! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G., Spring hill

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

Country Bliss

This property is the definition of peace. It is possible to completely disconnect here. Plenty of space for fur babies! We loved it! Definitely will come back.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Winderful stay!

We enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Shack on a trip for a family wedding andxrelaxation. We truly appreciated the fact that our furbabies were welcome and there was plenty if room for them to safely roam as the property is fenced. Plenty of indoor room for 6 people. Awesome that the house was fully stocked and neat as a pin. The property is a short drive to many of the outdoor activities in which one participates in FL but not an undoable drive. If you are kayaking, checkout Weekie Wachee boat/kayak ramp and Hernando Beach public boat ramp. Also, Ozella Trail road ( north) great area for fishing and kayaking. If you are looking for a beach in the area, check out the beach/park in New Port Richey (46 min drive). We lLOVED our stay and hope to eeturn next spring!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grady W.

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

Great location, in the middle of Florida Spring heaven!

Great weather, great time, thank you for sharing your awesome place GW
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon d.

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

snowbird days

Great Stay. Nice property and close to attractions. Great fenced yard if you have pets that like to roam. Owners friendly and helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful getaway. Very clean. Perfect for my adult son and I. The assessibility was a plus. Would be great for families with dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cori K.

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

Lovely Relaxing spot

Doug and Terry were very hospitable. We enjoyed our stay very much! The place was cozy and quiet. You are close to all kinds of fun places to visit. I felt safe and at home in the mermaid shack.
Stayed 68 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T., Richmond, VA

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

Great layout and yard

We enjoyed the close proximity to Brooksville as well as the open living layout of the house. Our dogs had fun in the yard and both decks were so nice. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F., Franklin, NC

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

Mermaid Shack

Enjoyed our stay, spacious open floor plan. Had everything you could need and more. Dogs loved the big yard and roaming. We will definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rufio B.

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

Great place for pups

Great house with huge fenced in yard for your pups to run around. Loved the back and front porches for morning coffee and evening star gazing. Will definitely return during peak manatee season. Just a few mins away from the three sisters springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect!!!

This house was perfect for our stay to visit and attend the Blueberry Festival! The decor was amazing and 3 bedrooms is a major plus! We throughly enjoyed our stay! One of my top 5 stays and we use these apps a lot! Thank you so much and hopefully it will be available for future stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Mermaid Shack

Lovely shack. Owners went above and beyond thinking of everything needed. We had a great time. Only one minor issue was a hole in the fence and the few low spots where a dog could easily jump over. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Something for everyone

Nice clean place to stay, not in the center of everything but close to everything. Relaxing front porch and shaded parking for two vehicles. The fenced yard is great if you have a dog or two. Owners are very nice and available to answer questions and solve problems. Would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Very Nice Stay at the Mermaid Shack

We really enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Shack. Terri was a great host, keeping us informed and making sure our stay was smooth and comfortable. The family loved the house décor, which has a theme that is very fun and nicely done. The house is clean, spacious and comfortable. It had everything as advertised and more. Given the opportunity, we will definitely stay at the Mermaid Shack again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Mermaid Shack lived up to expectations

The Mermaid Shack was very cute, decorated nicely, very clean and comfortable. Lots of outside seating if you want to enjoy nature. Located in a quiet neighborhood on acreage. There was nothing lacking. Terri was very helpful with my questions and responded very quickly. Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelia W.

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

Late Christmas gift

Wow! Love it! Was my first impression when I walked in the house. Yard was hugh, wonderful for the grands and grand dogs. Place was close to everything we went to. We will definitely use them again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey B., Ponte Vedra, Fl

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

Spacious 3 bedroom house in the country

Home owner wanted our family to have a great experience. She went above and beyond to buy an age appropriate game for our girls to play with during their stay and a watermelon for Memorial day. The home has been recently remodeled in a beachy/ mermaid theme which we enjoyed during our getaway to see the Weeki Wachi Mermaids and springs in the area,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Working vacation

Very quite and clean. Loved the covered porch but I would suggest a ceiling fan ( got kinda hot during the day. Dogs loved the yard but there is a piece of fencing missing on first drive side. Dog found it and the neighbor! Overall great place to stay if you're visiting Hernando/Citrus county!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022