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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Weeki Wachee River
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations

Impressive tri-level 3 bedroom log home on the Weeki Wachee River - five miles downstream from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. This 1700 sq. ft. home has a sleeping capacity for 10 people. Amenities include kayaks (5 singles, 1 junior, kayaks may vary. Rentals available nearby), a spacious ground level screened entertainment room featuring a mini-kitchen, half bath, large TV with ample seating, river-front dock with lounge furniture, fenced grounds, Wi-Fi, five smart TVs, 2nd story deck off the living area, lower waterfront paver patio with BBQ grill and an outdoor shower, cold A/C, child gates, and on-site parking.

See manatees right in your backyard. During the winter months they are very frequent.



Other things to note:

LATE CHECK-OUTS & EARLY CHECK-INS: Check-in time is 4PM and checkout time is 11AM. Door codes do not activate until set check-in time. Early access will not be provided without prior approval. Guests who check-in early or checkout past checkout time will charged the additional fee of $50/hr.

DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A damage deposit of $100 is required at time of booking. This is collected by credit card. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

SECURITY CAMERA: There is a security camera facing the driveway that will be on during your stay. Any pets or extra guests seen on property is subject to a charge.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must be 21 years of age to rent.
Sorry but no pets allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2285787vb
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
This property accepts cash
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 no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this chalet is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs. Consider Colorama Music for a night out or Nature Coast Botanical Gardens if you're travelling with kids.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hudson Beach - 23 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 63.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations located?

This family-friendly Weeki Wachee Gardens chalet is located on the waterfront, steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pine Island Beach Park and Weeki Wachee Springs. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamera G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family absolutely loved this home. We stayed over Christmas with a mix of local family and Minnesota family. So much outdoor hang out space, plenty of kayaks on site that we enjoyed daily! You cannot access the water from the dock but there is a very easy water access on the side of the house. Big, fully stocked kitchen, pantry to prep family meals. The bottom floor was perfect for hanging out, kids playing games, and even a fire pit with lots of chairs outside to enjoy the evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikie W.

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

Annual Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay, and our family made plenty of memories. The host was very responsive to address any issues that arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melyssa R.

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

Great location on the river

This was a great location! We enjoyed the river daily.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Great retreat

This place is beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed the kayaks and we would love to enjoy it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Hi Cheryl!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJ F.

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

Good location, plenty of space

Plenty of space for a big family gathering. Mind the time of year if you’re expecting to see manatees as there is a “off season”, but no matter the time of year this location is very pleasant and the owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland A.

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

Family River Retreat

It’s an amazing house. Family had a great time on the river and using the kayaks. Want to go back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhett W.

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

Beautiful cabin on the springs

Beautiful cabin on the springs, The rooms were clean and well thought out. The game room was a nice. Loved the location as it relates to kayaking. Brunch on the deck was one of my favorite parts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us. We’re so glad to hear everyone had a great time and enjoyed all the things we love most about the home too. We’d love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Old Florida and natural

Great rental. Enjoyed the relaxed, chill vibe.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are so glad you fell in love with the chill vibe too. So many different areas to relax. We’d love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha V.

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

Great location

Loved that the house was on the water. We saw manatees swim by. The ramp into the water made getting in with kayaks easy. The big deck and patio were great spots to hang out.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

Awesome!

Great vacation here! The house is amazing! So many activities right here! Kids loved the kayaks and we saw tons of manatees right here! Would definitely come back here next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great House and Location at Weeki

Lower outdoor space was wonderful. Enjoy jumping in off the dock and paddleboarding. Brought our boat and had no trouble on the dock. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Grandson's Spring Break Fun

Great accomodation. Nicely equiped. Great with kayaks and games. Canal location afforded views of manatees. Loved it and look forward to our next experience at Weeki Wachi.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefanie G.

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

River time

Property was family friendly- great location on the river. Some of the boats needed repair as they filled up with water when using. We had a good time in the VRBO
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Hi Stefanie! I’m so glad you had a great time! As you can see from our reviews, we take pride in our fast and efficient customer service. I wish we were given the chance to make it right with the kayaks. I looked through our conversations and didn’t see any mention of any issues. We encourage all of our guests to notify us if anything isn’t working properly and we list that in the check in instructions. The guests who just checked out (stayed after you), reached out to us immediately, and we had 2 replacement kayaks to them so that they were able to enjoy ALL the kayaks for their stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Nice

I loved the A/C units in each bedroom, I like it cold when I sleep
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Spring Break in Florida

This is the third year in a row that we have stayed in this neighborhood for Spring Break. This was our favorite property so far. Close to the main river channel, a short distance to the Gulf, close to local restaurants and amenities, ample kitchen, and plenty of kayaks. Hopefully it will be available next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

For n River Weekend

We loved our stay on the Weeki Wachee river. The home was beautiful and perfectly located. Kayaking along the river, we saw manatees swimming by along with beautiful scenery. The home had everything we needed for all our meals. We hung out on the dock fishing for mullet, mango snapper and other varieties of fish. Excellent weekend on the River. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

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

Kayaking the Weeki

Great property, so easy to kayak on Weeki. Living room was roomy with large sofa that all 4 of us could stretch out on to watch the big TV. Downstairs was really big area to play games and watch TV and outside deck was really nice to relax and watch the water. Quiet neighborhood and management answered any questions quickly. Very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

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

Scalloping fun

Very good location, the river is a bit shallow for my boat(28 ft) but I was able to get out at low tide with lots of trepidation. Dock and outside area excellent. Deck was excellent and peaceful in the evenings. Scalloping was excellent but to windy to fish off shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan G.

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

Family vaca on the river

Love the location of the home. It was clean when we got there. However, we walked into a puddle of water in the kitchen and it was a little annoying to have water dripping on us as we cooked which wasn't too big of a deal but never got the problem resolved while we were there. We still had a great time and the house is in a great location and had lots of amenities! Sad we had to leave a day early because of a hurricane 😥
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

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

Last vacation together for a few years

This was my 18 year old sons last vacation with us for awhile. He is going into the air force and he has always loved weeki wachee. The location of this house is amazing. A kayak ride to Rogers Park. When tide was high we ran and jumped into the river. The baby even loved swimming everyday and chilling inside patio or out on dock. Literally a 10 minute or less drive from Weeki Wachee State Park, Pine Island, fishing. We only left to get food or to explore all that this area had to offer. My favorite part of this house is patio. It stays cool and it so relaxing. But if you need handicap accessibility this house is not for you. We would definitely stay again. We have stayed at two other locations on weeki wachee but i think everyone had a favorite and it was this one.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela Z.

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

Great time & perfect patio area!

The property was perfect. The downstairs screened in lanai, made it a great area to entertain with the coolness of the fans, shade, and no bugs! The dock and swim up rock area was perfect to enjoy the cool water during the hot day. With a shower, fridge, food prep area and bathroom downstairs ….. you could stay outside forever! We saw manatees and dolphins right at the dock. The inside was well stocked and nice. The sofa really needs to be replaced or deep cleaned it was rather gross BUT we only sat 1x the whole week we were there. Most beds were comfy and the air was ICE COLD!! I would suggest more adult size or double kayaks, as we had no kids so could only use 4 at a time, the other adults could not use the kids size. We had a great time and enjoyed all the river life had to offer!! ** the only way inside the house is up a flight of stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jenny D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Decent but not the cleanest and repairs needed !

This property is 100% not worth the money… good things about this rental : Check in process was very easy. Access to the river and kayaks available Game roomDown stairs was a nice touch Sliding door to get in the home will hurt your back. It’s so hard to slide open and close. Came in to dead roaches on check in and woke up to them every morning. You are right next to really run down and questionable properties. The neighbor stayed up all night working in his truck banging and reving the truck up ALL through the night for 3 nights straight. Utensils in the drawer had a nasty greasy film on them and smelt sour The room with the bunk beds that we intended for our young ones was not even practical. The space on the top Bunk to ceiling isn’t even usable to sleep it’s so close to the ceiling. The change water filter in the fridge was on clearly they don’t check that. Bathroom Upstairs lights flickered, one in the shower didn’t work. If you have the lights on you’ll have a headache from flickering. We stay in homes 2x a year for family get aways and this is definitely the worst we’ve stayed in so far. This property would be good for young college kids who want river access and a cool party area downstairs, not a family with small children who care about cleanliness. Honestly feel like we got ripped off. We asked for options of early check in late check out prior to arriving and thank god we didn’t. They wanted $50 and hour per hour we wanted early/late lol Yea right
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2024
Hi Jenny! Thank you for your feedback. We take pride in our customer service and if given the chance, we do make it right, but unfortunately we weren’t given that opportunity. We looked back at all of our messages and none of this was addressed during your stay. We have a sliding glass door repair man going out there to check the tracks. We haven’t had a complaint about it, but maybe because there are 2 sets of sliders/entrances to use. Weeki just had a storm that flooded some of the neighborhoods a few days before your arrival, which tends to bring the palmetto bugs in the house. We use Hughes exterminators and they come out for anything alive and would have been there same day, no problem - again, if given the opportunity. Unfortunately, Weeki Wachee in general is very diverse in homes - million dollar homes being next door to 200k, that’s just how it is on any of the streets there. I apologize for the neighbor, again, if given the change we could have reached out to them, as we have the neighbors numbers. We have spoke to the cleaners about your complaints with the utensils being dirty and the water filter not being changed change - which we actually stock there for them to change out as needed. Again, if we were notified we could have had them come replace or clean the utensils and change the filter as they live in the neighborhood. We have tons of 5 star reviews from families with small children - not college students.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Awesome place!

Loved the location. Will definitely stay here in the future. Clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Thank you Aaron for staying with us. We would love to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Weeki Wachee Oasis

Thank you for having our family in your beautiful Weeki Wachee River home. We loved everything about the house, from the unique decor, super comfy beds, with everything one could need upon arrival. The outdoor lower level entertainment area was great for the family/kids. The home sits on the water where just around the bend via the provided kayaks, you’ll find the crystal clear waters you’re looking for. We loved the log cabin style construction that makes the home that much more unique for the area. Stay here, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Thank you Ryan for such a detailed and accurate review. We too love the unique log cabin build. We would love to host you and your family again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Curt B.

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

Family assembly

Nice place Great amenities Clean Roomy Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Hi Curt, thank you for staying with us. We’d love to hear any feedback so we can improve on your 4 star review.

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