Title: Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38290000/38286300/38286235/099c33a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38290000/38286300/38286235/ae4e39d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38290000/38286300/38286235/7c75817f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38290000/38286300/38286235/7e1d1efc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38290000/38286300/38286235/b783917a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near some of the best Gulf Beaches, including Caladesi Island, this home offers spacious living and entertainment spaces. Unwind in a heated swim spa on the large deck or grill up something delicious with friends and family. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. Mermaid House took a hit from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As a result we have new furniture and appliances throughout. The property is better than ever. NOTE: Not a long term Rental. Stays of more than 30 days or 1 calendar month can be arranged but must be arranged with the Property Manager. Please use "Ask Manager a question" on this page for stays longer than cited above. Spacious living, dining & kitchen area. There is a 60” TV in living room. Master bedroom has a TV. Both have Roku, Netflix and local Spectrum channels (Internet TV). Have High speed internet. Master bedroom has a King-sized bed. 2nd bedroom has a queen-sized bed. There is a laundry with full sized washer and dryer. Large comfortable deck with gazebo and dock. There is plenty of seating for friends and family. There is a dock available for your boat for an extra charge of $7.00/day to a maximum of $140/stay. Located near some great Gulf Beaches including Caladesi Island which has been ranked as the #1 beach in America. Also, nearby Sun West Park is a spring fed lake and activity center with a great beach and lots of recreational opportunities. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Outside only. $100 cleanup fee if inside house. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling ## 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 ### Rules Pet Fee = $7.00/day to a maximum of $150.00 for stays over 3 weeks plus FL sales & tourism tax. Billed separately No rentals beyond 30 days, longer stays must be approved. Dock Usage Fee = $7.00/day to a maximum of $150.00 for stays over 3 weeks plus FL sales & tourism tax. Billed separately ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Note from host: Rate - $7/day fee + tax to a max of $154/stay. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: No fence on property or seawall. ### Events No events allowed Discuss with manager, additional charges may apply ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside only. $100 cleanup fee if inside house. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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: Discuss with manager, additional charges may apply 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 Registration Number 1684063 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as House ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.35850%2C-82.71054&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FhiwDZto5DPfxY4lr1sdM1rUbW8=) Hudson, FL #### What's nearby - Hudson Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Cow Creek - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Show Palace Dinner Theater - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles - Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles #### Getting around - Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sam's Hudson Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪Beacon Woods Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪OLLIES ON THE BEACH - ‬3 min drive - ‪Skinny's Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. located? > Located in Hudson Beach Estates, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hudson Beach, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point and Cow Creek. Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. Reviews 9.8 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 78 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### Deborah C. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy Beautiful house ##### Deborah C. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katy C. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Water living at its finest! Thank you so much! We can’t say enough how much we enjoyed our stay at this property! I highly recommend staying here! ##### Katy C. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay The property was very clean and comfortable. The location was convenient and the neighborhood was friendly. The outdoor area was awesome. We look forward to our next visit. ##### Linda C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon L. 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation We had a great time! ##### Sharon L. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danny T. 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous veiw My husband and I enjoyed our stay, very quite neighborhood. The canals and the sunset view is beautiful. ##### Danny T. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable stay We enjoyed our stay at mermaid house, a very well equipped house in a beautiful location, everthing was as advertised, only a 30 minute drive from Tampa airport, would definitely stay here again thank you ##### Julie C. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loren M. 20 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Everything about this place was nice. From booking, communication, amenities, location etc. Would stay again! ##### Loren M. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy W. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the location! We loved the location of this property! We loved watching all the boats go by! The house & property was perfect for us. ##### Cathy W. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property Property is in gorgeous location in Hudson. Located by many great restaurants and places to visit. Would highly recommend it. ##### Mary S. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin P. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome all the Way Around Whether we were sitting outside enjoying the view or sitting inside watching something on Netflix, we were relaxing. Loved the openness of the main living area. I could prepare a meal while still be included in the conversation. Communication with our hosts was always handled in a timely fashion. I do miss my bird friends. They gave me the opportunity to capture some nest photos. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3c914445-ca55-4e4d-b01d-cd02a3a5bb69-1750264335228.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/40b39f50-48ca-4b4b-adb4-aa856fa4fc58-1750264335273.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e5c768b4-e9b6-4fb0-8cdc-83d4159acb1a-1750264335509.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0661d232-e10b-4dfc-bef4-f2e825c45663-1750264401012.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Robin P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rex B. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaid house We had a great time while staying here! Enjoyed the spa after a day on the water. Easy access to the Gulf. ##### Rex B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie A. 25 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home This is our 3rd stay at this property. We love visiting. It is the perfect location and feels like home. ##### Angie A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location Great location and a beautiful property. The host was very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this property. ##### James M. Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn C. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than advertised. We wanted a place to get away & relax, and the Mermaid House was perfect. It's spacious and comfortable. ##### Dawn C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rex B. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaid House Hudson We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay here. The home was comfortable, clean, and well provisioned. We enjoyed the spa after our daily boating adventures. Thanks again Don ##### Rex B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### arthur w. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Good I didn't feel well during the entire stay,unfortunately. In fact ,we left early.We didn't get the chance to enjoy this great property. Hopefully we will get another chance in the future. ##### arthur w. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Freida R. 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Beautiful little house in lovely location. We really enjoyed our few days here. The house is lovely. Location is beautiful. Enjoyed the spa pool. Hope to visit again when it is slightly less hot! ##### Freida R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PHENOMENAL!!! To say this home exceeded our expectations, is an understatement! From the view to the accommodations to the welcoming, this will be one of our favorites!! We’ll be looking at real estate in the area and now know the perfect place to stay!! Thank you Don for all your help!!! Thank you such an amazing vacation! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole H. 11 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Hudson, FL Great place to stay! Loved the location on the canals and watching the boats go by. Don Himes, the property mgr, is fantastic to work with. Hope to come back again. ##### Carole H. Stayed 69 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verna T. 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the mermaid house The house was great. The view was incredible. Lots of birds came to visit and we even spotted a dolphin playing in the canal. We loved the swim spa! Great location. Would highly recommend! ##### Verna T. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen M. 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time We enjoyed a wonderful month at this house. The views are great and it's so quiet. We hated to leave. The property manager was great and very responsive any time we reached out. Would highly recommend. ##### Maureen M. Stayed 30 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda C. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding trip We were in town for a wedding. Great location, convenient to everything. Didn't get to enjoy all of the amenities of the house due to weather and time constraints, but hope to stay here again in the future. Communication with management was excellent. Overall a good experience. ##### Brenda C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl B., Mio 23 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Nice clean well equipped home in a quiet neighborhood. Friendly neighbors and great view. Thank you for sharing your home with us. ##### Sheryl B. Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Freida R. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home and location Lovely house. Very comfortable and well stocked. Really enjoyed the swim spa. I'm recovering from a broken shoulder and shattered patella and bought some foam water weights to do PT in the spa. So much more fun in the water. ##### Freida R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephanie r. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation 2024 3rd time teturn renter..... We had a great time relaxing and enjoying the prace and quietness of this location. Had a wonderful time scalloping but fishing was poor this trip. Until next year.. ##### stephanie r. 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