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Waterfront w access to the Weeki Wachee River & Gulf of Mexico - Dog Friendly!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
  • Place, Bayport Park Boat Ramp
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront w access to the Weeki Wachee River & Gulf of Mexico - Dog Friendly!

PROMO 5% WEEKLY AND 10% MONTLY DISCOUNT.
Come and have a relaxing stay at the Weeki Wachee Riverside Cabana. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house sits on a deep-water canal that connects with the Weeki Wachee river and has access to the Gulf of Mexico. There are a total of 6 kayaks w/ paddles and life jackets for guests to use. Pet friendly with a $75 fee per dog. Come and experience Weeki Wachee with its unspoiled views and timeless backdrop for a one-of-a-kind vacation. An affordable getaway to enjoy all of Weeki Wachee and close enough to so many other fabulous attractions that Florida has to offer.

LIVING ROOM
The house has an open floor plan with a spacious living room with 2 comfortable couches, smart T.V., and a computer workstation with high-speed WI-FI available to connect your devices to the internet.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
The kitchen and inside dining area are next to the living room. The kitchen has all new basic appliances to include Keurig pod/pot coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, skillet, crockpot, large boiling pot, and toaster oven. Other basic amenities include paper towels, an assortment of pod coffees, and basic spices. The dining table sits 4-7.

BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS
The Master bedroom has a king size bed with a master bath. The master bath has a shower, and a laundry room closet with a brand-new washer and dryer, and laundry detergent pods provided. The second bedroom has a queen size bed and is next to the common area bathroom that has a shower. Both bathrooms have a set of fresh towels.

KAYAKS
There are a total of 6 kayaks, paddles, and life vests; and one of the kayaks is a perfect size for younger/smaller people to try out on the water.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
Enjoy gathering outside in the screened in patio room overlooking the water with a dining table that sits 4. There is a gas grill for barbecuing and a firepit to gather around at night and share memories made from the day on the river while eating some yummy smores.

There are 3 docks that can be used to spot manatees as they swim by or try your luck at fishing from. (Florida State Fishing License May Be Required.)

RIVER ACTIVITIES
Launch into the water right from the backyard, with only a 5–10-minute paddle to the Weeki Wachee river. The river is family-friendly, perfect for wildlife viewing, and boasts some of the most beautiful scenery of any Florida waterway. The spring water stays a constant 72 degrees year-round, so it feels cool in the hot summer months and warm on a chilly winter day. Paddlers can take a break along the river and go for a dip, and various parts of the riverbank offer good stopping points for a picnic lunch. If you are a water-loving outdoors enthusiast, this river is a must. If you aren’t, you will be after a day on this river!

When you approach the Weeki Wachee River paddling from the house:

Turn right onto the river to get to Rogers Park and the Upper Deck restaurant, a popular spot to grab a drink and bite to eat while enjoying an elevated view of the water.

Or turn left to head towards the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park where you can see live mermaids perform. For anyone who prefers a guide; eco-tours are offered through the Weeki Wachee State Park and Boating in Florida. They will take tours upriver toward the headsprings while providing information about the surrounding flora and fauna, kayaking tips, and tips on river etiquette.

ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS
There are so many other amazing adventures that are just a hop, skip, and a jump from Weeki Wachee. Directly to the south about 50-60 miles is Tampa, Clearwater Beach, and St. Petersburg. Then to the east about 1.5 – 2 hours is Orlando and Cocoa Beach.

DON’T DELAY AND BOOK YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$75 pet fee per dog, 2 dog maximum.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Clean any extra dog hair as best as possible.
There is a $75 pet fee per pet.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Spring Hill, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 16 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront w access to the Weeki Wachee River & Gulf of Mexico - Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Waterfront w access to the Weeki Wachee River & Gulf of Mexico - Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront w access to the Weeki Wachee River & Gulf of Mexico - Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront w access to the Weeki Wachee River & Gulf of Mexico - Dog Friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J.R. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet-friendly and immaculate place, already planning on staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ashley c.

We enjoyed our short stay. The door was hard to lock and unlock in the for
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel M.

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

AMAZING PLACE TO STAY!

This place was located in between Roger’s park and buccaneer Bay. It has enough room for a large family and still be cozy. Perfectly located to kayak where ever you want . I will definitely come back !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had everything you needed on site! We only needed to supply the food! Our kids and grandchildren loved swimming. We even had a manatee come to our dock almost every day! It is by far the best property that we have stayed at. I have never seen Florida in that way. Now I understand what Old Florida means. Absolutely beautiful! Definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

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

Great time

We enjoyed our stay we will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia B.

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

Great time!

We had the best week! Chris and Justine were very responsive to questions and the property was better than we expected! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

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

Wonderful getaway on the Weeki Wachee

The cottage was the perfect place to unwind for a few days. It was spotless, the kitchen was fully equipped, and everything we needed was right there. The location on a canal right off the river is ideal for short or long explorations of the river via kayak. We'll be staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gara P.

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

Really cozy and clean and welcoming

Super cute little place with easy access to the river. Unfortunately, the weather was cold and rainy so we had to seek indoor activities. Hope to return, so that we can actually enjoy the paddling and the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana M., Tampa, Florida

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

Great experience

We loved our stay and had so much fun. Very clean and organized and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

First time Vrbo

This was a great little house with all the things you need to vacation on the springs. We enjoyed our time, the area was quiet and close to major stores if you forgot anything. I would definitely rent from Chris again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work Trip

Great spot. The water is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev M.

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

Wonderful House for Kayak Fun

The house was very clean and fully supplied with necessary items so we only needed to do grocery shopping for our specific tastes. The kitchen has labels on cupboards making it easy to find items and put them away. The kayaks were in good condition and we utilized them several times during our week-long visit. There was plenty of room for two couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Machelle C.

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

Deep canal

Getting into property was very easy. Property was very clean. Just fyi, both bed mattresses are memory foam, which are very very soft. The kitchen has everything you need. I would suggest you bring a flashlight or spotlight. We brought our fishing rods and I am glad we did. I caught mullet right off dock with bread . There are 4 kayaks and a couple of floats for river. We took kayaks down the river on Tuesday and floated right in front of property. We saw manatees while we were kayaking . But the most amazing thing was a momma and baby manatee were swimming right in front of property. They actually came up to edge of grass and they were both eating. There was a family staying next door with kids and the kids actually petted the momma
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Perfect Getaway

Our summer vacation usually consists of going to the beach, but this year we wanted to try something different. My husband always gets stuck lugging all the crap back and forth from the beach to whatever establishment we stay in so I wanted this vacation to appeal more to his wants. When we arrived, he (as well as my daughters and I) was in awe!! The house was awesome! It was very clean and well equipped. It has the back porch, patio, and 3 docks that my husband loved SOOO much! He actually fished everyday which he hasn't done in years. (He didn't catch anything but he didn't care.) The mullet were taunting him which I found hilarious! We were able to just relax and having your own business that is very hard to do. The house was furnished with kayaks for all of us so we were able to float the river without paying extra for rentals. We were able to go to Weeki Wachi State Park which is pretty much down the road. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see the mermaid show due to full capacity and inclement weather but that will give us a reason to come back. We can't wait until we can come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we loved our weekend stay. pet friendly and family friendly. the access to weeks wachee was amazing! we spent most of our time out on kayaks. great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had everything we needed for 6 adults and 1 dog. The area is perfect for boating and kayaking. Furniture and beds were comfortable. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's very nice and clean, the owner was very accommodating, but there are a few maintenance issues ongoing on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

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

Birthday getaway

Great house with kayaks included! Just a short paddle to the river. Perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie R.

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

Cute house!

Fantastic place for a family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect. We brought out boat and had no issues accessing the river and the gulf. Only reason for the 4 starts is the house needed some updating. Back door wouldn't shut and we were not able to lock up the place while gone, also the dock was not safe to use. The owner did inform us on this issue, however 2 days before our saty. I would recommend this place because the price was right for what we got.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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

wonderful vacation

Our family loved our stay. The house is right on the river. I enjoyed sitting in the screened patio enjoying the view. The kids were able to launch the kayaks provided easily & the springs itself was just a short paddle. The layout was perfect, we had enough space that we weren't right on top of each other. I am a home cooker & appreciated all the kitchen equipment & dishware provided. Communication with the hosts was easy, quick, & pleasant. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your home away from home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! Very quiet and clean. Very comfortable. I love that the kayaks were provided. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Summer break

Very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blasty Blast

It was a phenomenal stay - I believe
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret a.

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

Great place!

Clean! Had everything you could need for you and your pet. Comfy beds lots of kayaks to chose from. Host quickly responded to questions. We saw dolphins and manatees right at our . Great weekend dock!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Chris Switzer

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