Title: The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat 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 # The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat Riverside holiday home in Weeki Wachee Gardens with a water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104260000/104252500/104252498/8933d2ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104260000/104252500/104252498/ec54962e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104260000/104252500/104252498/734a3d48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104260000/104252500/104252498/f6841597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104260000/104252500/104252498/bffe1417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled among towering trees, The Chubby Mermaid offers a serene Old Florida getaway. This waterfront home on a pristine canal features a spacious 28' porch overlooking the water and is perfectly situated for kayaking adventures with included canoe and kayak rentals. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81623 sq ft ## 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. ### The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat Neptune's Old Florida Adventure Retreats presents "The Chubby Mermaid"! A newer manatee themed 3/2 waterfront home on a pristine canal just yards away from the Weeki Wachee River. Manatees frequent the canal year round. It sits amid towering old trees, directly across the street from a nature preserve and its large 28' porch overlooks the water. Canoe and kayaks are included. Ideally located so close to the river yet without the crowds of kayakers constantly passing by, you'll enjoy the Old Florida charm and peace offered here. The space Pet friendly with a non-refundable pet fee. Included in your stay is a canoe, a tandem kayak and three single kayaks. Weeki Wachee offers crystal clear river kayaking directly from our home. Going upriver offers nature on both riverbanks with the spring about 4 miles upstream while going down river has homes on the right bank and Hospital Hole and Rogers park about a mile downstream. The Weeki Wachee Springs State Park offers the historic mermaid show, a wildlife show, short river cruise on a large pontoon boat and the Buccaneer Bay waterpark, and a kayak rental or put in for those wanting to paddle down from the headspring. There are nearby boat ramps, Pine Island Beach, and boat rentals in Hernando Beach for Gulf boating or scalloping, all within a 10 minute drive. There is a SUP rental right on our street. Other things to note Pets are welcome with a non-refundable $100 pet fee. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outdoor smoking only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,623 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76980000/76975600/76975579/ce364301.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SPECIAL DEAL! 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All guests waive any liability to property owner regarding swimming in the canal. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Pet Fee & Max 2 dogs no more than 80 lbs combined ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Outdoor smoking only ## 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 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, a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 6038 ## 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%7C28.52996%2C-82.61165&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Kcj3md5Ux6c5-dAG4ROwU_f2cfg=) Weeki Wachee, FL #### What's nearby - Weeki Wachee River - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles - Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles - Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles - Weeki Wachee Springs - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles #### Getting around - Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive - ‪Weeki Pub - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 miles (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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy V. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Enjoyed the river ##### Dorothy V. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly M. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LVE! We LOVED staying at the Chubby mermaid again. The house is so close to the beautiful main river. We seen a few manatee and turtles right at our dock. The place is clean and comfortable. Their are many places to go eat and or shop at. We all LOVED staying here and hope to go back real soon! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1718db28-5e2c-4f46-b288-6e44737d2268-1754185928450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bb4c7160-86d9-428d-b0c6-a4121dffb379-1754185927977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0e13a00a-6675-42fd-8c83-8d1264d12920-1754185929866.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Shelly M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Brittany C. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed our stay but had a few concerns. Property was located a few houses in from the entrance to the Springs, which is a nice location. The house has very few home items like hair dryer, ziplock bags, toiletries etc, unlike many of the homes I have stayed in the past. The house has an older smell to it and someone else's false lashes were left on the bathroom counter in a dish on our arrival, which made me question the cleanliness. Instructions ask you to start the laundry before you leave, but no detergent was left. Back door lock is broken, and the shower in the master makes a concerning creaking sound- like it may be structural, however we were able to shower without an issue. Most of the homes in this area are older homes-- If you're looking for a 5 star stay, this isn't the home for you, but if you want something a little more on the affordable side with a nice location that allows pets this may be a good option. There was life jackets and kayaks- we brought our own so I can't comment on the functionality. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but would probably pick another location next time we visit Weekie. ##### Brittany C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy W. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing wildlife! Everything was great. It was the perfect location. We saw manatees, dolphins, turtles, crabs, and woodpeckers. The back deck was so nice and had a great view. The kitchen had everything you needed. The chairs and fire pit by the dock were great too. We plan on staying here again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7c37a6ed-7625-4424-a1df-6f91f2ab260d-1749595610867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/421884b3-fdd0-4c6b-80a3-acaed32e5b87-1749595610304.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a5487e9b-b148-4035-b7ef-3d2130b1fb21-1749595610758.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mindy W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George B. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### George B. 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