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Time Well Wasted in Weeki Wachee Star5Vacations

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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8161 sq m

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  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Popular LocationWeeki Wachee River1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWeeki Wachee Springs State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationWeeki Wachee Springs10 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)60 min drive

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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.

Time Well Wasted in Weeki Wachee Star5Vacations

NEW LISTING!!
Welcome to the river, where wasting time is considered time well wasted!

Our home is located on a VERY quiet and private street in Weeki Wachee. Expect a peaceful and relaxing time, when staying here. Everything you’ll need on your vacation is here, just bring your clothes and make memories! It sleeps 6 comfortably or 8 with a queen pullout sofa in the downstairs living area. It has 2 separate screened in porches, a beautiful outdoor kitchen, and room for a boat.


There are 2 separate living spaces -

When you enter the main front door, you’ll see a stair case, and a door to the left. The door to the left is the downstairs living area and the staircase up is the main living area. The main living area features vaulted ceilings and tons of natural lighting. There is a full updated kitchen with 2 bar seats, a large dining room table with seating for up to 8. The living room features a large, brand new, leather sectional, an oversized chair, and a Roku TV. The living room has seating for 6-8 guests comfortably. Down the hall past the living room, is an updated guest bathroom with a tub/shower combo. Across the hall is a double twin bedroom and a Roku TV, with the master next door, at the end of the hallway. The master bedroom has a king bed, Roku TV, and tons of closet space. The master bathroom has a large, updated bathroom with double vanities, and a large walk in shower. Laundry is located off the kitchen. The best part of the upstairs unit is the screened in porch! Dining for up to 6, a sitting area for drinking your coffee, and a double lounge chair to enjoy with a book or glass of wine at night. The view is incredible - you’re looking at the nature preserve - not another house like you do on other canals.

There is a security camera facing the driveway that will be on during your stay. Any pets seen on property is subject to a $300 charge.



Downstairs the separate front door opens to a living room with seating for 4, a bar area with seating for 4, a dining room with seating for 4, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette has a fridge, microwave, keurig duo coffee maker, blender, and dinner / glass ware. The couch in this area is a queen size pullout sofa. The TV can be seen from any area in the room. Down the hall is a guest bathroom with a walk in shower, and further down the hall is a large bedroom with a king bed and Roku TV. Both the living area and bedroom are heated & cooled with brand new wall AC units. The screened in porch has dining for 6, a sitting area with 2 rocking chairs, a ping pong table, and corn hole boards for the yard.



The downstairs screened porch has access to the back yard and dock. You’ll be spending all of your time out here. There’s a beautiful outdoor kitchen under the covered pavilion - it’s complete with a bar and 2 barstools, a sink, tons of prep space, a 5 burner grill, a stove burner & griddle, and an outdoor trash can. There’s a small dining area for 3. On the dock, there’s a brand new patio furniture set with seating for 5 and an outdoor umbrella. Seawall & dock can accommodate up to a 28 ft boat - tide dependent. Kayaks included (3 single, 1 junior, 1 SUP, kayaks may vary. Rentals available nearby).


Other things to note:
LATE CHECK-OUTS & EARLY CHECK-INS: Check-in time is 4PM and checkout time is 11AM. Door codes do not activate until set check-in time. Early access will not be provided without prior approval. Guests who check-in early or checkout past checkout time will charged the additional fee of $50/hr.
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A damage deposit of $100 is required at time of booking. This is collected by credit card. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
SECURITY CAMERA: There is a security camera facing the driveway that will be on during your stay. Any pets or extra guests seen on property is subject to a charge.

Call us with any questions 727.209.7790

Property manager

Star 5 Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Griddle
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system

General

  • Unit size: 1733 sq ft (161 sq m)

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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 - 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system
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

379997

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and High Point Golf Club 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.

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 6 min drive
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 10 min drive
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 13 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 13 min drive
  • Golden Corral - 12 min drive
  • Steak 'n Shake - 13 min drive
  • Wendy's - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Time Well Wasted in Weeki Wachee Star5Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Time Well Wasted in Weeki Wachee Star5Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Time Well Wasted in Weeki Wachee Star5Vacations?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Time Well Wasted in Weeki Wachee Star5Vacations located?

This family-friendly Spring Hill holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Pine Island Beach Park and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominique L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location just minutes from the main river. Lots of kayaks and paddle boards available. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing
Great place, great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan M., Pembroke Pines

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
What a fun weekend. We were less than 10 mins from the Weeki Wachee Springs park and close to a few restaurants. There were enough kayaks and paddle boards for the 6 of us. We grilled and had a great time in the screened in balcony. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F. m., Jackson, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Wasted
I gave our stay a 5-star rating although the way it started indicated a much lower rating would have been in order. When we arrived at our check in time of 4 pm the property was not ready for our stay. It had not been cleaned, food was in the sink, dirty overall, no sheets on the beds, no clean bath linens, a non-working refrigerator. We were a bit upset to say the least. So, the stay started as a low one star. I have been in property management for over 40 years and I know STUFF happens. It was a Sunday when we checked in. I immediately contacted management and their response moved the rating back to a 5. Of course, they apologized but then they got busy. In a little over an hour a cleaning crew showed up and put the house right. A new refrigerator was delivered the next day. During the time it took to correct the issues they stayed in touch with me through phone calls and texts, so I knew exactly what was going on. The rest of our stay went off without a hitch. The only disappointment with our stay was the downstairs unit was a bit "rustic". Not as nice as the upstairs but certainly acceptable. Would we stay here again? Absolutely because of the way management responded to our issues on a Sunday afternoon.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brookelynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Excellent location – within 40 minutes of three state parks with lots of manatees and about a mile to an airboat ride. Wonderful house!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Well Wasted.
We had a great time. House was wonderful and when owner's were contacted with questions they responded quickly. Screened porches were well used. Beds were very comfortable. Be sure you don't mind stairs as that is the only way to main living area. The Upper Deck restaurant, right over the water was an easy 1/3 mile walk. "Time Well Wasted" was a good choice. We will use Star5Vacations again with no hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle A., MIami

Liked: Cleanliness
Weeki Wachi fun for all
We had a wonderful time at the Time Well Wasted home. The house has everything you need, even full sized shampoo, conditioners and body wash in all 3 bathrooms. And an added bonus was the baby body washes in the 2nd floor bathroom that had a tub. It's clear they thought of families with little ones! (Dove Sensitive Skin Baby Body Wash, Aveeno Hair and Body Wash and Johnson & Johnson Head to Toe Baby Body Wash) An absolute plus in my eyes. Plenty of river and home towels for all. Very comfortable for everyone with plenty of space. Trees in the back gave a very peaceful backdrop. Saw lots of manatees swim by even though the water was a bit murky. You could hear raccoons fighting at night, plenty of flying mullet and blue crabs. My niece caught a catfish at one point, but it released the hook before she could reel it in. Short kayak up to Ross Park and Hospital Hole (130 ft sinkhole). Just keep in mind, you're swimming upstream so it can be a nice little work out. Make sure you spend the day at the Weeki Wachi Springs State Park. Watch the Mermaid Show (been around since 1947) and splash around in the springs. 72 degrees all year round! You will love your stay at Time Well Wasted as we did too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was a great clean place. There was condiments and some cooking necessities in the pantry and in the fridge to make cooking meals a little easier if you forgot something. Only thing we found was previous guests did not pull the trash up and it smelled awful with the heat and the gas to one of the outside grills was left on. Other then that it’s in a great location very clean and had everything we needed. Will definitely consider staying here on our next trip to Weeki watchee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Malcom M., Blakely, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Well Wasted
The kayaks seats were broken and the ladder to get in and out of canal was broken. Other than that everything was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely vacation spot
We stayed with our adult daughters, son-in-law, and grandbaby. The separate living areas were perfect! We relaxed on the porches, watched a dolphin that visited the canal nightly, and had a very nice time. Very clean, well-stocked, comfortable. Someone had logged out of the direct TV so I texted the property manager - someone came out with in 20 minutes to log back in. We will seek out Star5Vacations rentals again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023