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The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats

Riverside apartment in Weeki Wachee Gardens with kitchen

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Escape to Neptune’s Grotto, a charming retreat on the scenic Mud River. Unwind with kayaks at your disposal and enjoy the sunset on the shared beach, or relax in your efficiency style room featuring a queen bed, kitchenette, and private bathroom.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats

You won’t want to leave this charming, peaceful, one of a kind place, playfully taking it’s name from the adjacent, scenic Mud Spring in Weeki Wachee! Relax and unwind in this efficiency style room at Neptune’s Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreat. Take a leisurely paddle with the provided kayaks and explore the natural Old Florida area and pristine waterways. Inside of the room you’ll find a queen bed, kitchenette, and a private bathroom with a shower. Enjoy the on-site beach area with your favorite beverage while watching the sunset. Use our Park style grill on site. Watch for visiting manatees in the waterway!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking only

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

Smoking of any type in the room will result in a $100 remediation fee
No swimming in the canal due to hazards. All guests waive any liability to property owner regarding swimming in the canal.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoor smoking only

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 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
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

5951

About the area

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Visit our Spring Hill travel guide
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Beautiful kayaking rest stop on the Weeki Wachee River.
    Weeki Wachee River
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • End of sunset Pine Island Beach
    Pine Island Beach Park
    7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Beautiful spring water, perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding!
    Weeki Wachee Springs
    9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Florida’s gulf coast has some of the most beautiful sunsets. This picture was taken at Hudson Beach, luckily the weather has been beautiful all weekend and we were able to enjoy blue skies these weekend. #floridasunset #hudsonbeach #gulfofmexico #floridalifestyle #beachbum
    Hudson Beach
    29 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
    Three Sisters Springs
    55 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Weeki Pub
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min drive
  • Wendy's
    10 min drive
  • Mike & Frank
    10 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats?

As of 22 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats on 25 Jan 2026 start from NZ$269.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Weeki Wachee River and Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Bayport Park Pier is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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The Muddy Mermaid - Neptune's Grotto Old Florida Adventure Retreats Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Kinda like paradise

A beautiful location right on the water with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the gorgeous view. The room was cozy and clean. Highlight was the kayaks freely available for exploring the river and seeing manatees close up!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

chad c.

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

Relaxing place to stay

Wife stayed 12 years ago and she awesome improvement we will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

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

Cute and Quaint

We enjoyed our brief stay. The room was well stocked and the decor was very cute. The use of the kayaks was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

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

Cute, clean relaxing

Nice spot for a short getaway. Very clean; close to Weeki Wachee State Park- finally got to see the mermaid show.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Daphne M.

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

Muddy Mermaid

Sweet cottage with nice finishings. When we arrived, we were greeted by dolphins and manatees, really!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollee C.

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

Serene spot

We will absolutely be coming back again. We love camping, but May in Florida means it’s too hot to sleep outside for us. Having a clean air conditioning room to sleep in, be comfortable bed and a cute little kitchen was so nice after spending the day kayaking,on the Weeki Wachee river. There is a couple with a small boy living on site and they were so friendly. During our stay, one of the kitchenchairs lost a screw and they helped me fix this in no time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025