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Swim Mat, Kayaks, Fire Pit! PET FRIENDLY - Paddlers Cove - Weeki Wachee River

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A two-story house with a covered patio and a pool area.
A modern kitchen with a marble island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and large windows offering a view of a pool and greenery.
A cozy living room with a chessboard, a television, and a leather sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a marble island with bar stools, and a large refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Weeki Wachee River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Hudson Beach - 23 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 45 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Napoli - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swim Mat, Kayaks, Fire Pit! PET FRIENDLY - Paddlers Cove - Weeki Wachee River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swim Mat, Kayaks, Fire Pit! PET FRIENDLY - Paddlers Cove - Weeki Wachee River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swim Mat, Kayaks, Fire Pit! PET FRIENDLY - Paddlers Cove - Weeki Wachee River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swim Mat, Kayaks, Fire Pit! PET FRIENDLY - Paddlers Cove - Weeki Wachee River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swim Mat, Kayaks, Fire Pit! PET FRIENDLY - Paddlers Cove - Weeki Wachee River 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Found this gem that was in a gorgeous location, pet friendly and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Host was excellent in responding. Very clean and well maintained. Looking forward to going back to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. The kids loved kayaking and playing on the mat. We had a great trip and loved exploring Weeki Wachi!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place clean had everything you need. We would stay there anytime. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Paddlers Cove was more than wonderful. From the great communication and customer service from Dave and Kelly, to the cleanliness and location of the property, we give it a 10/10. We have stayed at a few vacation rentals in Weeki Wachee and this one was by far the cleanest and had the nicest water toys to use. Fully stocked, we did not need a thing while on the trip. We will most definitely be staying here again on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreamy Family Vacation

From the spacious accommodations to the thoughtful little details, this home was the perfect getaway for our family. We enjoyed roasting marshmallows at the waterside fire pit, played a marathon game of Monopoly, and took advantage of the kayaks and stand up boards. Can’t imagine anything more perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful

Central and untouched FL
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Weeki Stay

My family had an amazing midweek trip to the adorable Florida town Weeki Wachee. This rental was perfect for our family of 5. It had all we needed and more (kayaks, paddle boards, floating dock with swim mat). We even brought our dog who enjoyed the fenced in yard and dock. We were able to see the manatees from the backyard, enjoyed roasting marshmellows around the firepit, grilling out on the back porch, and it was a perfect location to the hospital hole and rogers park. Do yourself a favor and book this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this beautiful home on the Weeki Wachee River was absolutely perfect! The location couldn't have been better - peaceful, scenic, and right on the crystal-clear river, making it easy to enjoy kayaking, swimming, and relaxing by the water every day.The home itself was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed for an stress-free stay. One of the best parts was how truly dog-friendly it was. Our pups felt just as welcome as we did, and having a place where we could all relax together made the trip even more special.Seeing manatees right from the property was unforgettable and made the experience feel truly unique. Evenings by the fire were beautiful and relaxing. The hosts clearly care about their guests and have created a warm, welcoming space that feels like a home away from home.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway on the Weeki Wachee River - especially if you're traveling with your furry family members!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very pretty house in a nice location. Kayaks were nice. House was very clean on arrival. Good parking for 3 trucks and a boat trailer. Overall reservation making, payments, and communication was a bit difficult as sometimes owner would communicate via text and other times via Vrbo. Within Vrbo there were 2 email chains going. Became confusing when it came to communicating. Dishwasher was non-functional so had to go purchase paper plates/cups/bowls and plastic silverware since we had 8 people and didn’t want to hand wash dishes all day. I feel like they could have offered me a credit for the fact that I had to go out and purchase all the paper products separately. Also, although the house itself was nice, it is more like a 6 person max and not an 8 person max. Impossible to sleep 4 in that one room with two trundle beds as there wasn’t enough room to have both beds out at the same time. Again, overall it was nice but a bit packed and ate off of paper for the stay that I had to pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the cleanliness of the home, the convenient parking, and the kayaks—we’re glad you enjoyed those aspects of your stay. We appreciate your comments regarding communication. Since your reservation and pet fee were processed through separate VRBO transactions, it unfortunately created multiple message threads within the platform. We’ve continued refining our communication process and have found that text messaging often provides a more reliable way to ensure important updates are received promptly. Regarding the dishwasher, we notified your group prior to arrival that it was temporarily out of service so you could make an informed decision before your stay. We understand the inconvenience this caused and appreciate your patience while we worked through the issue. As for the sleeping arrangements, the home is configured to accommodate up to eight guests, and many families and groups have comfortably enjoyed the layout. We recognize that every group’s preferences and sleeping arrangements are different, and we appreciate your perspective. Thank you again for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We wish you all the best in your future travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 3 blissful days and nights in Paddlers Cove and couldn’t have enjoyed it more. The location is amazing, the house beautifully updated and spotless, and the hosts thought of everything. EVERY thing. We spent most of our time outside paddling (paddleboards AND kayaks for all, including child size kayaks), fishing, and spending time by the fire pit and on the porch - and saw dolphins a couple times. We loved having such a quiet spot and really felt like we were away from everything - yet only 13 minutes from Walmart to grab something we needed. We cooked every meal but one in the house, and found the kitchen to be fully equipped for all our culinary adventures. We enjoyed paddling to Upper Deck for our one meal out, which was such a fun way to go. We had the best time staying here, and look forward to a return visit! If you’re looking to get away, spend time in nature, and just RELAX, we couldn’t recommend Paddlers Cove more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home with a great location in Weeki Wachee! We came for 4 nights to celebrate the end of summer and were very pleased with everything. The hosts were very attentive and easy to get in touch with. Everything was clean, stocked and welcoming. I am an overly prepared person and they had pretty much everything I never see in rentals. Several box fans for the porch, everything for paddle adventures, extension cords, gas grill, lighters, etc. The water behind the house isn't crystal clear but its safe and fun for the kids to swim and play on the kayaks. Its clear enough to see all the fish, several manatees including a newborn baby and even a couple of dolphins. We did the 10 minute paddle up to Rogers park which was a great place to swim and play in the sand. Highly recommend the property and the hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and hosts. Well stocked with everything you need. Nice location on the river. We enjoyed sitting on the upper patio and watching the manatees in the canal. About 2ish miles up the river and close to gulf access. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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