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The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat

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A house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by trees. - The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat (Weeki Wachee)
A living room with a television on a stand, a window with blinds, a decorative wall hanging, and a patterned rug. - The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat (Weeki Wachee)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a dining table with white chairs. - The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat (Weeki Wachee)
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of the outside. - The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat (Weeki Wachee)
A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug. - The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat (Weeki Wachee)
The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

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.

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About the area

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Spring Hill travel guide
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • A river surrounded by dense green foliage, with kayaks visible on the water.
    Weeki Wachee River
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A person paddleboarding on a clear river surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.
    Weeki Wachee Springs
    10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • A sunset over a calm sea with a small boat and distant structures.
    Hudson Beach
    26 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • A manatee swimming underwater.
    Three Sisters Springs
    44 min drive - 39.4 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    5 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    12 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    13 min drive
  • Steak 'n Shake
    13 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    13 min drive
  • La Bella Napoli
    13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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Reviews

The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed every second of our stay! The neighborhood was quiet so porch sitting was a favorite. The house was very clean and accurate to the pictures posted. Beds are SUPER comfortable! We will definitely be booking this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Enjoyed the river
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024