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Small Town Florida

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a dining table set for four, and a chandelier.
A dining area with a table set for four, white chairs, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A narrow hallway with a white door on the left, a washing machine, and a window in the center.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Brooksville, FL
  • Place, Annutteliga Hammock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Indigo Lane Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cabot Citrus Farms
    ‪14 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back guest

1 Single Bed

Front guest

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Small Town Florida

Three bedroom, two bathrooms in this open floor plan house. Walk in showers in both bathrooms. All doorways were widened to allow room for wheelchairs, as well as the master shower. Property is fenced all the way around, will allow your dogs to visit (no cats) as well as plenty of room to park a large RV, camper, or boat. Large covered front porch to sit and watch a variety of birds and wildlife. Only minutes away from Weeki Wachee State Park as well as Homosassa Wildlife Park. About an hour north of Tampa/Busch Gardens, Clearwater/sandy white beaches, and two hours west of Orlando/everything you can think of. Homosassa and Crystal River have excellent fishing opportunities as well as swimming with manatees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 4 total)
Housetrained Dogs Only No Cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2304191vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Brooksville

Located in Brooksville, Small Town Florida is in a rural area and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while Hernando Heritage Museum and Train Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Wever Recreation Park and Hernando HIgh School Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Brooksville, FL

What's nearby

  • Annutteliga Hammock - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Indigo Lane Trailhead - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Cabot Citrus Farms - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 15 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 16 min drive - 23.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sand Trap Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boos's Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pigeon Coupe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Town Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Small Town Florida ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small Town Florida ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Town Florida ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice quiet place to stay. The fenced yard was great for the dogs, and I loved the front porch! Terri and Doug are quite pleasant, would 100% recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice country settingHost is great to communicate withKitchen very well stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was as advertised. Host very good!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, in the middle of Florida Spring heaven!

Great weather, great time, thank you for sharing your awesome place GW
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doug and Terri do an outstanding job of making the Mermaid Shack feel like home. Place is immaculate, and they even have coffee availale ! They are available for any questions or if you need anything. Home is close to stores and restaurants. We enjoy the Bay
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter get away

Beautiful, quiet country spot but close to tourist spots, stores and restaurants. Hope to come back again..
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for vacation

We really enjoy this house to vacation, we have a dog and he has the time also. We love it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

snowbird days

Great Stay. Nice property and close to attractions. Great fenced yard if you have pets that like to roam. Owners friendly and helpful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

February 1 to March 28

We really enjoyed the Mermaid Shack, everything was perfect for us and the dogs. It was total tranquility and we would certainly stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful getaway. Very clean. Perfect for my adult son and I. The assessibility was a plus. Would be great for families with dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Relaxing spot

Doug and Terry were very hospitable. We enjoyed our stay very much! The place was cozy and quiet. You are close to all kinds of fun places to visit. I felt safe and at home in the mermaid shack.
Stayed 68 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for you nice review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great layout and yard

We enjoyed the close proximity to Brooksville as well as the open living layout of the house. Our dogs had fun in the yard and both decks were so nice. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaid Shack

Enjoyed our stay, spacious open floor plan. Had everything you could need and more. Dogs loved the big yard and roaming. We will definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for pups

Great house with huge fenced in yard for your pups to run around. Loved the back and front porches for morning coffee and evening star gazing. Will definitely return during peak manatee season. Just a few mins away from the three sisters springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for staying with us. I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!!

This house was perfect for our stay to visit and attend the Blueberry Festival! The decor was amazing and 3 bedrooms is a major plus! We throughly enjoyed our stay! One of my top 5 stays and we use these apps a lot! Thank you so much and hopefully it will be available for future stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice large property in the country

The house was clean. Owners had made an obvious effort to provide extras to make our stay comfortable. We loved the quiet country living.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2025
Thank you for taking such good care of the shack.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome second stay !! Great place to unwind!!

We just love the Mermaid Shack ! It’s just so cozy and relaxing.There are many places to explore close by especially if you love nature . Our hosts , Terri and Doug were very responsive and thoughtful like they were from our first stay. We would not hesitate coming back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaid Shack

Great week staying at the "Mermaid Shack". Terri is thoughful of all needs for a great stay. Home was spacious, clean and comfortable. Great responsive communication with host. Looking forward to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th time at the Mermaid Shack and won’t be the last . The property has continued to improve with time . We were very comfortable . It was very clean . We were able to sleep very we no you’re fine. What was that sound? No, it’s usll because the beds were comfortable, and all other rooms were well equipped and supplied ( laundry room, bathrooms, kitchen, dining room. ) The living room was cozy . AC worked great! And the grounds were just perfect to walk around for our pet dog as well as us . There were lots of birds , squirrels and some bunny rabbits to observe. Last but not least , our hosts were wonderful and responsive. Thank you Terri and Doug !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaid Shack

Lovely shack. Owners went above and beyond thinking of everything needed. We had a great time. Only one minor issue was a hole in the fence and the few low spots where a dog could easily jump over. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
So sorry to hear about the fence, we'll make sure to fix right away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for what we needed. It was a clean, safe and comfortable environment for my sisters and our kids. The large fenced in yard was great for the toddlers to explore and sitting on the front porch watching the lizards and bunnies was a highlight for the kids. Counting the amount of mermaids in the house was fun for the kids as well. The hosts provided everything that could have been thought of. Communication with the hosts was great as well.We came down to Florida to support my parents through my dad's surgery and he unfortunately made his way to Heaven the day of checkout. I messaged the hosts about possibly needing a late checkout and they were compassionate and understanding of the situation. I would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Stay at the Mermaid Shack

We really enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Shack. Terri was a great host, keeping us informed and making sure our stay was smooth and comfortable. The family loved the house décor, which has a theme that is very fun and nicely done. The house is clean, spacious and comfortable. It had everything as advertised and more. Given the opportunity, we will definitely stay at the Mermaid Shack again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review and I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Something for everyone

Nice clean place to stay, not in the center of everything but close to everything. Relaxing front porch and shaded parking for two vehicles. The fenced yard is great if you have a dog or two. Owners are very nice and available to answer questions and solve problems. Would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaid Shack lived up to expectations

The Mermaid Shack was very cute, decorated nicely, very clean and comfortable. Lots of outside seating if you want to enjoy nature. Located in a quiet neighborhood on acreage. There was nothing lacking. Terri was very helpful with my questions and responded very quickly. Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

This place was the definition of peaceful! We all found something that we loved about our two month stay. From the wildlife to the privacy. This location checks all those boxes. Our dogs loved the gated yard and they also go to explore all the wildlife. Communication with the owner was seamless all the way through! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2023

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