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Master Bedroom W/ Undersea whole wall mural. Serene and Romantic. Hope U Enjoy🐢
Master bedroom- another view of undersea mural and turtle! We ❤️ the ocean!!! 🐢
Master bedroom- opposite side showing closet door and window behind king bed. 🐢
Master bathroom. Turtle on wall in both rooms, on bed, and shower curtain! 🐢
Master bathroom showing mirror, vanity, and storage cabinet. 🐢

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9116.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spring Hill, FL
  • Weeki Wachee River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Pine Island Beach Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You

IMPORTANT INFO AT BOTTOM! IF YOUR DATES ARE BOOKED AT THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY II, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY - VRBO #714499
This home (new in June 2022) is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Living room includes 43" Roku TV, and a comfortable couch. There is also a loveseat and two chairs. Dining room has wood table with six chairs, one seat at the island, and we have a small table with two seats in front of the window overlooking the water. Kitchen is nice with a two bowl sink in the island, two door refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Kitchen comes fully stocked with pots ,pans, dishes, outdoor cooking utensils, and much more! Washer and dryer available in the utility room of the house. The Master bedroom has 43" Amazon Fire TV, undersea wall mural, king bed, closet and private bathroom. Second bedroom has a queen bed, Manatee wall mural, 32" Roku TV, and closet . The third bedroom has two bunk beds, a 27" Roku TV, and a closet. You can enjoy your time lounging on the dock, under the gazebo with screening, or on the front porch facing the water! Enjoy cooking out every night on the gas grill or dining out at local restaurants- Please note that there may or may not be gas for the grill. If there is no gas, you can switch out the tank locally. We have a tandem kayak (2 person), three adult kayaks, a child's kayak, and a three person canoe!
The Manatee Hideaway II's canal has access to the main Weeki Wachee River and Gulf access. The Weeki Wachee State Park is only minutes away!! They have the famous live mermaid show, boat rides on the Weeki Wachee, and Water slides! FUN FOR ALL!! FREE WIFI! Please contact us for further information. Check in at 4 PM, Check Out at 10 AM. We prefer to rent weekly during the summer months when kids are out of school-please send an inquiry for shorter stays. Please note that we only rent monthly from Jan-March, but not during our peak season.

If you would like more info, you can message us on FB at the name listed below! Thanks For Looking At Our Manatee Hideaway II!

The Manatee Hideaway (VRBO #714499) is located one lot over from The Manatee Hideaway II (one house in between) Planning a large family gathering? 18 people between the two houses sound about right? Ask us about renting both homes for your family vacation! We try to keep our home(s) a superior value for families, but we must also take inflation into account when setting rates!

AaronandCrystal Hester.

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Aaron & Crystal Hester
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only 9 guests or visitors are allowed on the property during your stay. All guests must be listed. Violation could cause termination of your stay.
We have parking for up to 3 vehicles. There is no other parking onsite or on street. Violation could result in loss of deposit or end of your stay.
No parties or large gatherings are allowed. Owner must approve any request for additional visitors other than the 9. No Exceptions without approval.

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Spring Hill, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Richie Cheesesteak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaime F.

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

Another Great Stay at Manatee Hideaway II

This was my 2nd annual April visit to Manatee Hideaway II. This visit I brought my best friend & we greatly enjoyed our visit. The property was clean, comfortable, had everything we could have possibly needed & was the perfect location as every day we sat on the dock enjoying our breakfast & spent the days paddling on the river watching manatees.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena S.

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

Perfect Place For A Family Vacation

We had a fantastic stay at the Manatee Hideaway! The waterfront location was ideal—mornings on the dock with coffee while our daughter fished were a highlight. The house was spotless and fully equipped with everything we needed, including fast Wi-Fi, which was a must for our college kids to stay on top of their assignments. It’s also in a great spot—just a 3-minute drive to Weeki Wachee Springs and about 30 minutes from Crystal River. Very reasonably priced and perfect for our family of five. We absolutely loved it and highly recommend it! Would you like a shorter version too?
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Christmas Vacation

We had a great time and the hosts were amazing to work with. The river didn't disappoint and we were able to view manatee. The house was equipped with all the kitchen needs as we cooked dinners there most nights. Highly recommend for a great reset vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

derek s.

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

Awesome place.

Had everything needed. Great place. Really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great vacation spot

This is our 2nd year staying at the Manatee hideaway 2. We absolutely love it and will be back. Beautiful property, we seen so many manatees in the canal. It was such a wonderful time kayaking, grilling and very peaceful area. Look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo H.

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

Winter Getaway

The property was great, the location was close to good restaurants, attractions and the beach. The kayaks were fun. We were there for 3 months and enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Good place

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

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

Nice getaway

Enjoyed our stay and easy to reach landlord.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinah G.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time.Host was very nice . Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place just enough off the river to get away from the crowd

Loved the access to the water to launch kayaks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

As described.

The stay was nice, quiet and clean. Was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxana G., Winter Haven

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

Great experience. My family really enjoyed the stay there and can’t wait to go back!

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula M., Carrollton

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

So much fun

Lovely place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. Kayaks were so much fun. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skyler F.

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

Great spot!!

Amazing home and hosts! The house was perfect for our family and I will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Fun times

My family gathered for my grandson's high school graduation. Eveything was great we had a great tine kayaking. The host was very friendly and helpful. It is a great place for family fun.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

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

Travis

Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Perfect weekend away

The house and location were perfect for our small getaway with friends to enjoy the springs. The amount of kayaks they had available was perfect! The only issues we came across was part of the couch wasn’t in the best shape, falling apart and the washing machine was SUPER loud. Everything else was fine and we were able to have a nice weekend away with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Weeki house

Very nice house on the river, nice outside space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Amazing stay!

This property is in a perfect location just a few paddles from Weeki Wachee river which is to die for. The property had everything we needed and was super clean. Plenty of towels, kayaks and overall and amazing stay! Aaron was amazing with communication and the stay was so nice that we extended our stay because we didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

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

Manatee Heaven

We love staying on the Weeki Wachee River and this place was perfect for our family of 9. Living room furniture was excellent quality and comfy! TVs in all the rooms was a plus. Hosts were very hospitable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Peaceful

Spent 5 wonderful nights and enjoy it. The property was easy to find and had everything in the home to make the stay easy. The Owners responded very fast and I would highly recommend people to stay here ; )
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena W.

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

Amazing mini birthday vaca

Such a wonderful experience! The place was just perfect with anything you needed plus some. Really wish I could have stayed longer than a weekend. It was so nice spending the day on Weeki Wachee and coming back to relax under the canopy! A perfect birthday weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime F.

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

Awesome Vacation Spot

The Manatee Hideaway 2 is a quiet retreat. The proximity to the river is amazing. Being able to drop our kayaks and paddle board in right in front of the property is amazing. There were more than enough towels and linens. It’s getting hot in Florida and the a/c was much appreciated. There’s more than enough room for four people. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Kayak fun

We really enjoyed our stay at this nature getaway— secluded but within a 10 min drive of grocery and shopping. The owner was always available and provided great suggestions to us. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa U.

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

Weeki dream

We really enjoyed our stay! The home had absolutely everything we needed and Aaron was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. There were more than enough towels, household items, cookware, etc. the property was on a canal with just a quick 10 min paddle to the Weeki Wachee river. We loved the bunk bed room for the kids, and the adult bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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