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The Hidden Jim River Cottage -Kayaks & Canoe
Holiday home in Weeki Wachee Gardens with outdoor pool and Hot tub
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Spring Hill, FL
- Place, Weeki Wachee River1 min walk
- Place, Bayport Park Boat Ramp8 min drive
- Place, Weeki Wachee Springs10 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
Common area 2
2 Double Futons
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
The Hidden Jim River Cottage -Kayaks & Canoe
The view & location are off the chain!
You’ll know you found a “hidden Jim” once you walk in and look through the sliding glass doors at the gorgeous crystal clear Weeki Wachee Springs River in your own backyard!!
The name comes from the original home owner named Jim who left a legacy for his family & you to enjoy.
This unpretentious newly remodeled cottage with 2 en suite primary bathrooms awaits you.
Completely equipped kitchen with kayaks, paddles, 5 life vests, & fishing poles for your outdoor adventures while exploring the Weeki Wachee River, the Gulf of Mexico, Hospital Hole, Cypress Canal, Jenkins Preserve and the back yard!
This house is perfectly nestled between The Weeki Wachee Springs Park & The Gulf of Mexico. It’s located directly across from the Weeki Wachee Preserve. Talk about location!
Swim, fish, boat, float on tubes or rafts in your own backyard. Or go explore by tubing, SUP, kayak, canoe hike or boat.
Grab lunch at the Upper Deck Restaurant, float down to Rogers Park, go enjoy our breathtaking sunsets by water at Bayport Pier. Also visit Pine Island Beach spend a day on the beach and have a picnic under the covered shelter, let them then enjoy a romantic sunset together.
This is a great location for getting away alone, with your sweetheart or bring the family. There’s plenty of outdoor activities for everyone.
Did we mention there are hiking trails, an array of local independent restaurants & bars and shops in the area?
If you’d like to rent a SUP, kayak or tube just order it from WeekiWacheeOutdoorCenter. They will deliver & pick up directly to your vacation home. Also if you had a great time and want a sovenior WWODC has embroidered beach towels available. They deliver with a $50/min order for purchases and 2/day min rental on water toys.
There are also local boat rental companies we are happy to refer you to. If you would like any additional services during your stay we will do our best to help accommodate them for you.
*Massage
*Additional cleaning during your stay
*Facials
*Flower delivery
The sky’s the limit with things to do here. So what are you waiting for?
Book your next vacation with us. Unplug, relax & enjoy nature today!
No moving furniture if moved $300 per furniture/Per item
No Pet property/If evidence of a pet is found there will be a $500 pet fee/Per pet
Any additional cleaning fee and or damage fee applies.
Please no check in on these holidays - Christmas Day, Easter Day , The July 4th , Thanks giving day our cleaning company has the day off. If you wish to check-in on these days the cleaning fee is double.
You’ll know you found a “hidden Jim” once you walk in and look through the sliding glass doors at the gorgeous crystal clear Weeki Wachee Springs River in your own backyard!!
The name comes from the original home owner named Jim who left a legacy for his family & you to enjoy.
This unpretentious newly remodeled cottage with 2 en suite primary bathrooms awaits you.
Completely equipped kitchen with kayaks, paddles, 5 life vests, & fishing poles for your outdoor adventures while exploring the Weeki Wachee River, the Gulf of Mexico, Hospital Hole, Cypress Canal, Jenkins Preserve and the back yard!
This house is perfectly nestled between The Weeki Wachee Springs Park & The Gulf of Mexico. It’s located directly across from the Weeki Wachee Preserve. Talk about location!
Swim, fish, boat, float on tubes or rafts in your own backyard. Or go explore by tubing, SUP, kayak, canoe hike or boat.
Grab lunch at the Upper Deck Restaurant, float down to Rogers Park, go enjoy our breathtaking sunsets by water at Bayport Pier. Also visit Pine Island Beach spend a day on the beach and have a picnic under the covered shelter, let them then enjoy a romantic sunset together.
This is a great location for getting away alone, with your sweetheart or bring the family. There’s plenty of outdoor activities for everyone.
Did we mention there are hiking trails, an array of local independent restaurants & bars and shops in the area?
If you’d like to rent a SUP, kayak or tube just order it from WeekiWacheeOutdoorCenter. They will deliver & pick up directly to your vacation home. Also if you had a great time and want a sovenior WWODC has embroidered beach towels available. They deliver with a $50/min order for purchases and 2/day min rental on water toys.
There are also local boat rental companies we are happy to refer you to. If you would like any additional services during your stay we will do our best to help accommodate them for you.
*Massage
*Additional cleaning during your stay
*Facials
*Flower delivery
The sky’s the limit with things to do here. So what are you waiting for?
Book your next vacation with us. Unplug, relax & enjoy nature today!
No moving furniture if moved $300 per furniture/Per item
No Pet property/If evidence of a pet is found there will be a $500 pet fee/Per pet
Any additional cleaning fee and or damage fee applies.
Please no check in on these holidays - Christmas Day, Easter Day , The July 4th , Thanks giving day our cleaning company has the day off. If you wish to check-in on these days the cleaning fee is double.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK. No fence blocking the water
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Remove, Inspect, reroll, & return floating island mat inside the patio. Remove, Inspect & return & all water vessels (tubes, kayaks, etc) from water & return to original location FACE DOWN.
Air Mattress: Inspect, Deflate, Pack into bag & return air mattress to original location in closet
Do NOT REMOVE SHEETS from bedroom#1 or bedroom #2. The cleaning company will spot treat (if needed) then wash them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Spring Hill
Weeki Wachee Gardens is home to this holiday home. 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.
Spring Hill, FL
What's nearby
- Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
- Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
- Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 13 min drive
- Wendy's - 13 min drive
- 7-Eleven - 13 min drive
- Steak 'n Shake - 13 min drive
- Weeki Pub - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Florida Treasure Realty, LLC- Sonia Barcena
Our background is hospitality. We are a locally owned & operated real estate company with 2 offices in Florida. One in Weeki Wachee, FL, the other in Tampa, FL. With over 60/yrs combined experience we love what we do.
Our team of licensed Realtors help our clients buy, sell, rent & manage their Florida property for short (STR) & long term rentals. We also help our clients with property conversions, estate sales & building family legacys with real estate investments.
Have you been renting a vacation home but are contemplating buying your own and having a property management company handle it for you to save you time, stress and money? Contact one of our agents today so we can help make your dreams a reality.
Our team of licensed Realtors help our clients buy, sell, rent & manage their Florida property for short (STR) & long term rentals. We also help our clients with property conversions, estate sales & building family legacys with real estate investments.
Have you been renting a vacation home but are contemplating buying your own and having a property management company handle it for you to save you time, stress and money? Contact one of our agents today so we can help make your dreams a reality.
Why they chose this property
The name comes from the original home owner named Jim who left a legacy for his family & you to enjoy.
Newly remodeled with 2 en suite master bedrooms.
Completely equipped with 4 kayaks, paddles, & life vests for your outdoor adventures while exploring the Weeki Wachee River, the Gulf of Mexico, Hospital Hole, Cypress Canal, and the back yard!
This house is perfectly nestled between The Weeki Wachee Springs Park & The Gulf of Mexico. It’s located directly across from the Weeki Wachee Preserve. Talk about location!
Swim, fish, boat, float on tubes or rafts right in your own backyard. Or go explore by tubing, paddle board, kayak canoe or boat.
Newly remodeled with 2 en suite master bedrooms.
Completely equipped with 4 kayaks, paddles, & life vests for your outdoor adventures while exploring the Weeki Wachee River, the Gulf of Mexico, Hospital Hole, Cypress Canal, and the back yard!
This house is perfectly nestled between The Weeki Wachee Springs Park & The Gulf of Mexico. It’s located directly across from the Weeki Wachee Preserve. Talk about location!
Swim, fish, boat, float on tubes or rafts right in your own backyard. Or go explore by tubing, paddle board, kayak canoe or boat.
What makes this property unique
Crystal clear spring water behind this home. Who needs a pool when you have fresh spring water in your back yard? The head of the Weeki Wachee Spring is less than 3 miles from this home.
Feeling salty? Kayak, paddleboard or boat to the Gulf of Mexico from this home. The Gulf is less than 5 miles away.
Feeling salty? Kayak, paddleboard or boat to the Gulf of Mexico from this home. The Gulf is less than 5 miles away.
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