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Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!

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Private kitchen
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Property grounds
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!

Welcome to Watch Me Weeki Wachee!
Old Florida charm meets modern comfort in this stylish 3-bedroom, 2-bath canal-front home—just 8 houses from the main Weeki Wachee River. It's close enough to the action for easy kayaking and boating, yet tucked away for peaceful mornings and quiet evenings. Keep your eyes on the water—manatees often glide right by the dock!

Inside, you’ll find 1,380 sq. ft. of thoughtfully updated living space with cozy coastal décor. The 200 sq. ft. Florida room is perfect for morning coffee, board games, or a breezy afternoon nap. Outside, enjoy over 400 sq. ft. of deck space to grill, lounge, and soak in the canal views—where manatees are frequent and unforgettable visitors.

Why you’ll love the location:
• Just west of Shoal Line Bridge—quick Gulf access for boaters
• Only minutes to Rogers Park (public beach, playground, and boat ramp)
• A short paddle to the winding, scenic part of the Weeki Wachee River
• Walkable to Upper Deck restaurant for great food, drinks & live music
• Front-row seat to manatees cruising the canal—right from the deck!

Whether you’re paddling, relaxing, or hoping for a manatee encounter, Watch Me Weeki Wachee offers the perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and laid-back coastal vibes.

Property manager

Kelly Winterling

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)

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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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Watch Me Weeki Wachee!!
Family Friendly, Pet Friendly, Just Plain Friendly Spring Hill
167014

About the area

Map
Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 18 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Bayport Park Pier and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice river themed house on a canal. With all the amenities you will need, Third time staying there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Enjoyed the home and our stay! I would definitely stay at this home or another of their properties again! Owner was very responsive and the neighbors at the property were awesome too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great place to stay and great location! House had everything you need to be comfortable in the home and everything you need to play on the water. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Fun Labor Day weekend with the fam! Kayaking, swimming, grilling and chilling. This place was well accommodated and the perfect spot to spend some time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

I highly recommend this house; it is all you need for a great vacation!! The owners are super responsive and accommodating. We were three couples and had all the space we needed!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

The property was so clean and well maintained and the owners were extremely accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10

The house was a beautiful house on the water it had kayaks we went down river an was a wonderful experience me and my family had. The rooms where so beautiful the kids loved the buckbeds and they had family game that the kids enjoyed we had a wonderful time definitely well do it again thanks Kelly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Our family really enjoyed this home. They had everything we needed and then some extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Relaxing family vacation. Beautiful outdoor space & house is so cute. Loved waking up on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We absolutely love it and we will be staying here again for the summer 10/10 would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

House was clean and had everything you needed! The water matt was a huge hit! We spent most of our time just swimming in the canal. The outside area was perfect for our dog! We will definitely come back. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

What a relaxing place to vacation even if we had an unexpected guest (Hurricane Debbie). It rained the first 3 days we were there, but it forced us to relax. The water did rise & the wind blew but Kelly & Dave kept constant contact with us. We couldn't have asked for better hosts, accommodations & location. Everything you needed was there. Would definitely recommend this place & would stay again. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

10/10 would recommend! It was clean and easy access to the river!! Will probably be booking again next year!! Also the owners were very easy to talk to if any issues came up!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Excellent location, quiet and peaceful. Spent two months there, it had everything we needed. Nice neighborhood, access to the river was awesome and just sitting on the deck enjoying the sun was enjoyable.watching manatees or fishing.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

2nd year in this house and everything was still as advertised. House was clean and everything in good working order. We had a great time. Love the fact they allow pets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Overall, we had a good time with my family (adult children). We loved that dogs were welcomed. Plenty of beds for all and everything we needed in the kitchen. Will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

We had a great time at this home! It's decorated very cute and we liked the old Florida/Weeki Wachee prints hanging.There were plenty of supplies needed for the week and the hosts were super easy to work with. The kids loved playing in the water and kayaking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Daily morning kayaking to visit the holes where we would see families of manatees. Swimming and playing in the water to refresh and enjoy in the afternoon. The house is clean and in a beautiful location, with lots of recreational things to do. We especially love the vintage Florida art and comfort of this charming home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Excellent property with tons of extras. This house has it all dog kennel, pack & play, games for all ages, numerous kayaks and paddle boards. Just remember to bring your fishing poles! House was super clean and communication with the property owners was excellent. Will definitely be coming back to this property!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Our experience was nothing short of amazing. The location was great and the water up river (very short boat or kayak ride) is incredible with white sandy bottoms and crystal clear water. The home was very clean and had all of the kitchen accessories you could need. The communication with the home owners was also great and they were very kind and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This property was definitely high end beautiful. Nice neighborhood, nice neighbors, very wide and very clean canal. Even the manatees preferred it over the main river. The host was vigilant in making sure we had everything we needed or wanted. Would definitely stay there again. We rate it top of the line out of all of the places we have rented this far.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Staying here in the WW Gardens neighborhood was a perfect escape from up north this winter. The house has everything you need regarding kayaks and river toys. We saw tons of manatees and chatted with the friendly neighbors. Nice clean beds as well. Would highly recommend staying here if you just want to be on the river the whole time and come back to a cozy house. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

I'm thrilled to share our experience at this amazing house on the river. Our family spent Christmas week here and had a fantastic time. The house was incredibly well-equipped, making it a breeze to prepare Christmas dinner. The back deck provided a peaceful retreat, and could often be entertaining as we watched people make their way on the river. We kayaked daily and enjoyed going to the hospital hole to see the manatees. The hosts were consistently helpful and prompt in fulfilling any of our requests and providing us with information. Highly recommended for a memorable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

The house is wonderfully updated and CLEAN!! with comfortable beds, reclining sofa, tv's in all 3 bedrooms, wonderful Florida room and deck. Everything you need!! Safe community, fenced area for pups. We had manatees come by the house everyday! Short kayak paddle to river...easy to kayak all around. Can't wait to go back. Most relaxing vacation. Host are WONDERFUL!! 10 🌟 stars!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

We really enjoyed the river and the kayaks. Not to much to do around the area but that’s ok we spend a lot of out time kayaking. The house was very nice but the floors were pretty dirty, left our feet black. Other than that it had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022