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Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4115.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!

Enjoy the water views from the screen porch or sit in the Adirondack chairs out on the dock (where you can also tie your boat). Paddle the crystal clear Weeki Wachee river in one of the 4 kayaks (one tandem, three singles) or canoe or paddle board - just a 5 minute paddle from the house. Swim off the dock in the canal or in the main river. We have a water mat you can lounge on off the dock. Excellent manatee, turtle, large water bird, and flying mullet viewing from the house. Large, open concept living room/dining area, well appointed kitchen, updated master bathroom. Fire pit overlooking water. Bike the quiet Weeki Wachee Gardens neighborhood on the 2 bikes provided. Great restaurants and breweries nearby. 10 minute drive to see the mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Buccaneer Bay Water Park. Easy day trip to Homosassa Springs State Park and Crystal River, or head south to Tampa/St. Petersburg. Or - never leave the tranquility of the house and our quiet canal!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For security, there are 3 exterior cameras.

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 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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 57 min drive - 73.8 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 61 min drive - 67.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 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).

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. 67 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful has everything you need it is clean and well equipped. Host was very responsive to messages
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect, inside and out. The location was perfect also. The neighborhood was super quiet. It was exactly what we wantwd for a relaxing weekend on the river. We will definitely be back and highly recommend a stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Perfect Oasis

Our group stayed for a small adventure but absolutely loved the family style feel of the place. The location was beautiful and we spotted manatees and crabs from the porch. It had great shopping nearby and wonderful restaurants, I recommend the hibachi. Honestly a great getaway if you're looking for a peaceful place surrounded by nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay for a nice, long, relaxing weekend. Great access to the river. Plenty of amenities at the house. Clear instructions. Comfortable Sleep Number bed! Kayaks and water mat were fun. Would book again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Great place!!!

Love this place so peaceful and relaxing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Thank you for the great stay!!

We had a great stay! The house was very nice—clean, comfortable, and just as described. The host was fantastic with communication, always quick to respond and very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience. Cleanliness was a priority to me. The house had everything we needed, and the communication with Host was great.Will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April T.

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

Great visit

We had a great time and even saw a couple of manatee while drinking coffee on the dock. Great accommodations with lots of amenities included to make our stay fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Wonderful Place

Very clean, great property with everything you need! Great location to the main Weeki Wachi River. Very friendly Owner and Property Manager. We gad such a wonderful trip we cant wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing place, we loved everything about it. We stayed for a 55th birthday celebration and the home was perfect. Upon arriving, we walked to the back water and admired the landscaping. The yard is private from the neighbors and beautiful. The outdoor sitting area and dock were perfect for a a quiet night by the water. The home is finished beautifully inside, spacious, and immaculately clean! A very nice kitchen, although we ate sandwiches and meals out, so we could enjoy more time outside on the screened porch and deck upstairs. The master bath has a great shower! We used the kayaks, canoe, and SUP to go up the river, which is within 5 minutes from the house via the canal. We saw Manatee at the dock in front of the house and on the river! The best thing about the house, a wonderful host! Looking forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded our expectations in so many ways. We had everything we needed and more. Kayaks. SuPs and swim mat were a.huge hit with the kids and adults. Communication with owner was easy and we will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Paradise

Our second stay and just as wonderful as the first.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Rain or Shine

We had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. The weather was not the best but all the comforts of the house made for a great short trip with our family. The house was well equipped and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

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

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Super cute? Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Fantastic Home on the Weeki Wachee River

We had an amazing time staying here! Was the best location, short paddle down the canal to the main river, with plenty of exciting wildlife! Beautiful clean home!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard B.

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

Great Place

We loved the house. It was clean and it had pretty of things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skyler F.

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

Loved my stay!!

What a great spot on the river!!! The house had everything we needed and enjoyed every moment from start to finish!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Amazing!

Loved our stay! Would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brook J.

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

Great New Years Get a Way

Great spot in Weeki Wachee, very clean, nice kayaks and all the comforts of home. Hosts were very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wet Mobile Car Wash & Detailing S.

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

Beautiful place

This home was beyond beautiful! We had a great time. We went kayaking, fishing and went swimming in the river! It has everything you need to cook and grill! This is the spot for a great experience!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time on our little vacation! The house was very clean and well maintained with every comfort you could wish for! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiesha M.

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

Home away from home

The home was comforting and supplied everything we needed. If we decide to escape to weeki wachee again, this will be the home we choose to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carah B.

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

Home away from home

Beautiful home with everything you need to have the best vacation ever. Highly recommend this place for your Weeki Watchee getaway.We will definitely be back. Can't wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

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

Will be back!!

The communication was excellent, the house had everything I wanted will definitely return to this wonderful house on the canal in Weeki Wachee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

perfect stay on the river

Thank you to Greg & Dawn! e stayed Thanksgiving week and my wife prepared the holiday meal. The house was immaculate. It was everything the listing promised. We loved kayaking on the river with the turtles and manatees. We will be back. Mike & Sandy Newark, DE
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Greg & Dawn Shackleford

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We live in Virginia and balance our time between kids and work, trying to get to Weeki Wachee, Florida as frequently as possible. We love the outdoors and still can't believe the beauty of the Weeki Wachee river with its crystal clear waters and amazing wildlife. The swimming can't be beat and the manatees are truly magnificent! Our long term plan is to make Weeki Wachee our permanent home. Until then, we are happy that we can give others the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this part of the United States.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Weeki Wachee, Florida in 2015 and have been coming back frequently ever since. We love the manatees and other wildlife in the neighborhood, paddling on the river, visiting the mermaids, and enjoying the great restaurants and breweries nearby. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are friendly, great for morning runs, bike rides and evening walks. It is a true escape and relaxing holiday!

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