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Escape to this beautifully furnished stilt home, nestled just off the Weeki Wachee River and a few miles from Pine Island. Unwind in the Jacuzzi garden soaking tub or enjoy wildlife viewing right from your own porch. With 4 rocking chairs, a picnic table, and charcoal grill on hand.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

WeekiWachee Retreat “Relaxing cottage to get away from it all”


  • Beautifully furnished 1 bed 1 1/2 bath stilt home! Just bring tooth brush & clothes, this home has everything you will need for your next vacation. Home is located, just off the main weeki wachee river & a few miles from pine island. There are several boat ramps within a few blocks of cottage. Home backs up to chassahowitzka state forest and does have a creek that runs behind home. Enjoy the wildlife right from your own porch!

    Home is newly furnished: w/ 1 king bed (cool gel memory foam bedding) bedroom
    1 queen bed (pull down murphy) bedroom
    1 queen bed (pull out sofa bed) main floor living room
    Fully equipped kitchen
    Family seating dining room set
    Fireplace is wood burning
    Jacuzzi garden soaking tub

    4 rocking chairs on porch, picnic table
    Grill (charcoal)
    5-kayaks 1-paddle board & one canoe (for use)
    **Must be able to transport Kayaks/Board/canoe to head of Spring! ($6.00 per kayak/board) to drop in.
    Or local companies charge $20.00 for transport & drop.

    Drive way has plenty of room for a boat & jet skis if you would like to bring your own!

    Security: **Home is protected by a Ring doorbell (Video & Audio) for the safety of our property & guests. Please do not mess with or disarm at anytime. This will forfeit any deposit.

    Weeki wachee marina: boat rental daily/ half day rentals to enjoy a day on weeki wachee.
    Most pristine spring in florida. See manatees in their natural habitat they call this home & so do the mermaids :)
    Kayak rentals @ many local vendors that take you to head of the spring for a 5.5 amazing trip down the river. Self guided.

    Hernando marina: 3 miles to s. Full/ half day pontoon boat rentals to enjoy a day on the gulf of mexico.
    Great fishing & swimming

    Jenkins Park- Just up the road on Shole line Rd. Has a great pier for fishing.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only outside away from entry of home

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Only guest listed on lease may stay over night. No large gatherings/parties allowed. Will loose deposit and evicted from house.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: No fenced yard! No pets at all allowed!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

No parties or gathering. Loose deposit & evicted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only outside away from entry of home

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
Note from host: No parties or gathering. Loose deposit & evicted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. 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
    1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Weekiwachee Preserve
    Weekiwachee Preserve
    6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    Weeki Wachee Springs
    9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • beach near Jenkins Creek Park
    5 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    11 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    11 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    11 min drive
  • Weeki Pub
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WeekiWachee Retreat “Relaxing cottage to get away from it all” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WeekiWachee Retreat “Relaxing cottage to get away from it all”?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WeekiWachee Retreat “Relaxing cottage to get away from it all”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WeekiWachee Retreat “Relaxing cottage to get away from it all”?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WeekiWachee Retreat “Relaxing cottage to get away from it all” located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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WeekiWachee Retreat “Relaxing cottage to get away from it all” Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

6.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the secluded location and the it was great to have the kayaks to use. This is real Florida with less tourists and a slower pace. Dawn was an excellent hostess!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Peace

Nice home. Pretty close to many attractions and restaurants. I enjoyed hearing the fish at night jumping in the water though my husband wasn't sure what it was. I told him the small splashes were fish the loud and noisy ones were mermaids! LoL I never did find the lights for downstairs carport or porches to have a little light for the backyard and fire pit Neighborhood not what we expected but neighborhood was quiet and peaceful Just what I needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rozilyn K.

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

Beautiful inside and out

Dawn the host is absolutely amazing. She makes you feel like your family. The home is beautifully decorated, there is a pull out coach in the living room, king size bed in the upstair Master and also a wall pull down double bed - perfect if you have little ones. So many activities to do in Weeki Wachee. We didn’t get the chance to use the kayaks but 4 are available with paddles and lifejackets at no additional cost. Running nonstop with the kids, after coming back I took full advantage of the deep soak bathtub to relax. Then sit on the back porch listening to Mother Natures amazing music with the sounds of frogs. Truly a magical experience. If you’re on the fence if this is the place for you, the answer is simple YES BOOK NOW!!! Thank you again Dawn for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place ! Perfect spot to stay and explore the river and all of Weeki Wachee !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Family Reunion

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dawn was an amazing host we had a small issue with some dead bugs and she went out of her way to make it right. The area was quiet neighbors i did see were beyond friendly. It was perfect distance to get to the springs 5 minutes to kayaking . We will be back!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Had a nice stay

The place was very clean. The king size bed was so very comfortable... We enjoyed our stay immensely..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorri S.

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

Back to nature

Wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille S.

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

Florida getaway

This was an amazing place! Beautiful surroundings and quiet neighborhood. The best host ever, we will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan s.

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

Nice place to stay just a few blocks from Weeki Watchee River.

Very clean and cozy house. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

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

great cottage

This is a great little cottage right on the creek (with a very active otter during my stay). Love the wood burning fireplace and look forward to staying again. Thanks Dawn.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Perfect Quiet Cottage

Great place to stay. Less than 5 minutes to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and about 10 minutes to Pine Island. Great communication with owner. I highly recommend this cottage. Thank you Dawn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

March 9 - 12 visit

The cottage was immaculate & very well supplied. Dawn provided additional info about things to see and do in the area which was helpful. This was a very quiet and relaxing place to stay. We enjoyed watching the wildlife as we sat on the back deck. A trip to watch the sunset at Pine Island Park was an added treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon arrival, we discovered dozens of half dead wasps in the master bedroom and a roach in the kitchen, we called the manager and although very apologetic and she did knock off 100 for the inconvenience as we had to clean up the mess. We then tried to use the balcony, but it was so full of Cypress needles that it was slippery and she sent out the housekeeper and an exterminator the next day. But the balcony still was so green and slimy. It was slippery and we could not use it. The neighborhood resembles a trailer park. The location was good for what we needed to go to Weeki Wachee and Pine Island, and a large variety of restaurants around.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Nature & Outdoors at Weeki Wachee

The house is very cool. It’s on the second and third level, so you see the canal in the back. We saw different birds and an otter! The kids were so excited. There were games and Smart TVs. Family movie night after our outdoor days. Weeki Wachee has many different parks, springs and rivers nearby to checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marydee V.

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

Very happy with this VRBO

This property was accurately described. It was completely stocked with everything you need, they even had coffee and condiments which was a plus. Very clean with nice furnishings throughout the house. The management/owners are very easy to communicate with and would get right back in touch with you if you have to reach out to them. also, we didn’t need to use their kayaks and canoes but they have everything there if you need it. Usually when we rent a VRBO there’s video cameras around the outside of the house which I understand The reason that is necessary but this particular property did not which I liked because it always feels like an invasion of your privacy. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luisana d.

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

Great Place To Stay

I was very pleased with this home. It's homey, comfortable, and has everything you need. They are plenty of towels and the kitchen is fully equipped with small appliances, utensils and spices. They even have a griddle for pancakes. Dawn, the host, responds quickly to messages and was very understanding when we had to stay a little bit past check out due to car issues which, we greatly appreciated since we were already so stressed and had nowhere else to go and didn't know what to do. The only things I would suggest adding to the home is a tandem kayak since, probably most visitors are couples, and motion-activated lights to the stairs since, at night there are no city lights outside the windows and it's pitch black. Also, while the TVs have apps, they're not actually connected to any accounts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

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

A Country Thanksgiving

We decided to get away for Thanksgiving week & spent the last 3 nights in this beautiful house, which was immaculate upon our arrival. The indoor fireplace & outdoor fire-pit provided all the comfort we needed, and on Thanksgiving day we received a visit from a small, inquisitive alligator, who swam up in the creek behind the house (plenty far from shore) & kept us company as we enjoyed the fire-pit & Thanksgiving Dinner from the second-floor deck. It was just a beautiful setting, and Dawn our host promptly responded to my many inquiries via email. I really hope we can make it back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

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

Cute place

The place was very cute and as exactly as described. However I would note it’s actually even cuter and nicer now than it was in the photos. You can tell they did some additional decorating from when the original photos were taken. It was very clean, and trust me I should know I’m a clean freak. The location was great. Unfortunately Rodgers parked was under construction when we were there and we were unable to book to go to Weeki Wachee as they were full. So thankfully we had a friend who lived in the area that allowed us to launch our kayak from there. So if you are planning to go to Weeki Wachee please note you have to book well in advance to get a spot. But overall we had a great trip and the house was perfect for our needs! We utilized the back balcony often and we even saw the alligator in the creek and a hawk in the tree which was entertainment for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki F.

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

Five stars

What an adorable vacation home. Great location- Close range to the springs and restaurants. The beds were so comfortable and we enjoyed relaxing on the balcony after a busy day out. Definitely recommend and we hope to return next year. Thanks for everything Dawn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice place

House very clean, host wonderful. Neighborhood is quiet. Camper on one side, trailer on other. Will have to drive for activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dick S.

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

A private quiet place amongst the trees

No complaints , even if our simple phone did not have service but did further down the street. Everyone one would need is to be found in the home. Canoeing and a beautiful stream with its manatees were hopeful for the future of nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Weeki wachee retreat

Check in was easy code for a key box, unit was clean an modern. Couple of small maintenance issues stair post loose and transition strip to bedroom a bit of a stumble hazard. Has kayaks canoe and paddleboard, but board and canoe are broken. One kayak we took to river took on water. Overall a nice place even though is not on the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE B.

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

Great experience!

Great location. 1 mile from Rogers Park, Upper Deck. Great area for walking or biking. Sidewalk all the way once you reach the Shoal line road. This cabin/house is beautiful decorated. It gives you such a great home feeling. Be prepared to climb steps since it sets on stilts. The bedroom is upstairs so there's more stairs to climb. We only used the king bed and it was very comfortable. Bathroom has a large garden tub and walk in shower. This house has lots of windows. This makes watching the wildlife easy. It also has a screened in front porch and lower back porch. Upper walkout deck is not screened in but no bugs while we were there and we enjoyed watching the wildlife in the woods and creek behind the house. It is very well stocked for cooking your meals. Laundry detergent supply was on hand. There is a stackable washer and dryer upstairs in closet. Plenty of hand soap, dish detergent, paper towels and toilet paper. Dawn was great to work with. She always answered any messages quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

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

Nature Paradise

We enjoyed our stay in Weekie Wachee. We loved sitting on the deck and watching all the wildlife on the river. Dawn was an excellent host.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022