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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Weeki Wachee River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Spring Hill

With a stay at this vacation home in Weeki Wachee Gardens, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee River. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Bayport Park Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 12 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

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
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only outside away from entry of home

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • 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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No fenced yard! No pets at all 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or gathering. Loose deposit & evicted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place ! Perfect spot to stay and explore the river and all of Weeki Wachee !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Back to nature

Wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozilyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Luisana d.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

bryan s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Camille S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Niki F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Hannah U.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Dick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

John R., Lake Mary, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE B., Petersburg, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, clean property close to all kinds of adventures

Perfect VRBO for the 3 of us. Clean, close to all the adventures, very quiet area, and even got to view tons of wildlife right from the back deck. So awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed our stay

This place is super comfortable, clean and conveniently located to several fun activities. Dawn was very helpful with questions I had before and even during our stay. My kids want to go back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

Nice house tucked in the woods that backs up to a creek. Very quiet and relaxing. House was very clean and inviting. Has everything you could possibly need. Dawn was very easy to communicate with. We enjoyed a much needed family getaway. Visited the springs and pine island beach. Would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Atlanta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway on the river!

We loved our short stay at this cozy home - the beds were the most comfortable we’ve ever had in a rental, the kitchen had everything we needed to make dinner and the location was fantastic- you felt you were away from it all but the river spots and shopping were right nearby. We’d love to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful Retreat

This was the last part of our journey after closing on a house. This is a great place to unwind. It's peaceful and private. Everything was clean, comfortable and updated. It's also well located in a beautiful area close to the river, beach, and restaurants. We did see an alligator in the creek one day and a few beautiful birds. You can watch the wildlife from a screened in porch or the balcony. I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021