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Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!

Riverside holiday home in Weeki Wachee Gardens with kitchen

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Water Fun!
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Property grounds
The best paddleboard to learn on!
Ahhh Shade!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Island Beach Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!

Welcome to Watch Me Weeki Wachee!
Old Florida charm meets modern comfort in this stylish 3-bedroom, 2-bath canal-front home—just 8 houses from the main Weeki Wachee River. It's close enough to the action for easy kayaking and boating, yet tucked away for peaceful mornings and quiet evenings. Keep your eyes on the water—manatees often glide right by the dock!

Inside, you’ll find 1,380 sq. ft. of thoughtfully updated living space with cozy coastal décor. The 200 sq. ft. Florida room is perfect for morning coffee, board games, or a breezy afternoon nap. Outside, enjoy over 400 sq. ft. of deck space to grill, lounge, and soak in the canal views—where manatees are frequent and unforgettable visitors.

Why you’ll love the location:
• Just west of Shoal Line Bridge—quick Gulf access for boaters
• Only minutes to Rogers Park (public beach, playground, and boat ramp)
• A short paddle to the winding, scenic part of the Weeki Wachee River
• Walkable to Upper Deck restaurant for great food, drinks & live music
• Front-row seat to manatees cruising the canal—right from the deck!

Whether you’re paddling, relaxing, or hoping for a manatee encounter, Watch Me Weeki Wachee offers the perfect blend of adventure, wildlife, and laid-back coastal vibes.

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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 10:00 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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 58 min drive - 74.5 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 59 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet-Friendly River Escape w/ Kayaks, Manatees & Outdoor Fun! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

diane d.

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

Wonderful place

Great location! Easy to work with. House was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Very clean and the host was very responsive. The house we very well stocked with anything you could think of. We'll definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time I will be recommending the host to other friends and I already have I gave them a five-star rating I think it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for anything better! Wonderful place and so much fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did not bring pets, but it was pet friendly. The house was everything it said it was online. It was in very good condition. It was very convenient. We were able to see Manatees going down the Canal. Restaurants were close. We would stay there again.
Right by the dock.
Dock and deck area
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay on the property in a few years. We absolutely love the location, house setup and pet-friendliness. The host is awesome - super-responsive! We were able to see more wildlife this time than ever before, which was awesome for my kids! Dolphins, manatees and otters (watch out! He’s a klepto!) Overall, this is a great place for a family stay! Well-equipped with all you need for fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vickie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our evenings on the deck. We saw several manatees. Had a few ducks stop by to say hello. The house was clean, had thick absorbent bath towels. Beds were comfy. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back! Amazing stay, awesome hosts and being able to bring our whole family with the pups included was icing on the cake! Only suggestion I have is to bring a blow dryer if you want one :) everything was great though ! Thanks so much for the great stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Best Location

Very clean. Love the house. Best location. We have always stayed on the main river, but we probably won't anymore. We loved being away from everyone. Saw more wildlife and manatees on this trip.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

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

Weeki weekend

Enjoyed the home and our stay! I would definitely stay at this home or another of their properties again! Owner was very responsive and the neighbors at the property were awesome too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan E.

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

Quiet weekend on the river.

Nice river themed house on a canal. With all the amenities you will need, Third time staying there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Perfect getaway

Great stay. Hosts were extremely communicative. Check in and out was very easy. Location is great. We loved floating rigjt in front of rhe house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

5 stars

Great place to stay and great location! House had everything you need to be comfortable in the home and everything you need to play on the water. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Wonderful property

The property was so clean and well maintained and the owners were extremely accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade J.

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

Amazing

We truly enjoyed this home! The facts it came with kayaks & was a waterfront home, was everything to us! They let us do an early check in, due to no one staying the previous night, so thoughtful of them! Home came with everything! My girls truly enjoyed this home! We had the best time, the home was so clean (to the point we had to tap the sliding door to see which was open!) Will recommend over and over again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Family time Labor Day weekend 2024

Fun Labor Day weekend with the fam! Kayaking, swimming, grilling and chilling. This place was well accommodated and the perfect spot to spend some time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

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

Couples Trip

I highly recommend this house; it is all you need for a great vacation!! The owners are super responsive and accommodating. We were three couples and had all the space we needed!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz V.

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

Awesome experience

We absolutely love it and we will be staying here again for the summer 10/10 would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Perfect weekend

Relaxing family vacation. Beautiful outdoor space & house is so cute. Loved waking up on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deejah G.

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

Awesome river home

Our family really enjoyed this home. They had everything we needed and then some extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Wonderful Vacation

We had a wonderful time staying at this cute house. It was perfect for our family of five and dog. The kids loved swimming and kayaking around the canals as well as our family dog. There are plenty of kayaks, a paddle board and an amazing large yellow mat float that was very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

Tranquility

Excellent location, quiet and peaceful. Spent two months there, it had everything we needed. Nice neighborhood, access to the river was awesome and just sitting on the deck enjoying the sun was enjoyable.watching manatees or fishing.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britnie M., Gainesville, ga

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

Lovely place!

10/10 would recommend! It was clean and easy access to the river!! Will probably be booking again next year!! Also the owners were very easy to talk to if any issues came up!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi S.

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

Enjoyed time with family

Overall, we had a good time with my family (adult children). We loved that dogs were welcomed. Plenty of beds for all and everything we needed in the kitchen. Will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great Location

2nd year in this house and everything was still as advertised. House was clean and everything in good working order. We had a great time. Love the fact they allow pets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Winterling

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We purchased this home as a family retreat for us our 2 kids and 2 dogs. We love exploring new places and meeting new friends. We work and live full time in Tampa but we enjoy our escapes to magical Weeki Wachee and we hope you do too.

Why they chose this property

We love the personal touches and communication when working with a private home owner rather than a property management company. We go out of our way to make our family's vacation home your family's vacation home.

What makes this property unique

Having the ramp for launching kayaks is very helpful.

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