Wake up to manatees and dolphins at this stunning riverfront retreat on the Weeki Wachee River. Enjoy a private dock, 4 kayaks, canoe, paddleboards, and floats for endless adventure. Relax by the firepit, dine under the stars, or unwind in the screened gazebo with water views. Sleeps 8, fully equipped kitchen, fast WiFi, smart TVs, and minutes to Roger’s Park and Gulf access— Wet Feet Retreat is your perfect waterfront escape!
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 pets welcome with a total weight= 100 lbs.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
****Up to 2 pets welcome with a combined weight of 100 lbs. Pet fee is $75 for the entire stay.
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Property # 4813700vb
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Spring Hill
Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs. Travelling with kids? Consider Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkelling and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
Hudson Beach - 23 min drive - 30.9 km
Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 63.3 km
Getting around
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 15 min drive
Dunkin' - 15 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 15 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 15 min drive
La Bella Napoli - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wet Feet Retreat Waterfront-Manatees, Kayaks, SUPs pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Wet Feet Retreat: riverfront, kayaks?
As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wet Feet Retreat: riverfront, kayaks on 11 August 2026 start from NZ$697, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Wet Feet Retreat Waterfront-Manatees, Kayaks, SUPs?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Wet Feet Retreat Waterfront-Manatees, Kayaks, SUPs?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wet Feet Retreat Waterfront-Manatees, Kayaks, SUPs?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Wet Feet Retreat Waterfront-Manatees, Kayaks, SUPs located?
This family-friendly Weeki Wachee Gardens holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was amazing!! The home was clean and had everything you could need. The beds were so comfortable! The back patio was absolutely amazing!!! Spent most of our time on it saw Manatees daily highly recommend!!
Kimberly O.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thanks so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and that the back patio became your favorite spot. Seeing manatees right from the dock is always such a special experience! We’d love to welcome you back to Wet Feet Retreat again soon. 💙
Wet Feet Retreat delivered from check in to check out. The place was very clean and loved the decor. There are so many great amenities, from full kitchen, great views of river both inside and outside, dock to easily launch a wide selection of water toys. We explored the waterways every day, each day bringing new sites of manatees, fish and even a dolphin. At night we enjoyed relaxing by firepit or in the screened in porch on deck. We brought our e-bikes and explored the Suncoast bike trail not far from the house.
Debra T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review and capturing all the wonderful amenities that make Wet Feet Retreat a guest favorite. We are so delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and had a chance to not only enjoy the river but also the nearby Suncoast bike trail. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! Thank you!
Wet feet retreat was so much fun. The house is stocked with absolutely everything, and is very comfortable. We loved the waterfront and swam, kayaked, and played the entire time we were there. Would DEFINITELY book this gem of a house again in the future.
Gail O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words and taking the time to write this review! We’re thrilled you had such a fun, active stay and got to fully enjoy the waterfront. It means a lot to hear the house had everything you needed. We’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime!
Very cute place, outside areas is great. I was a bit confused over the bathrooms, their is only 1.5, and an outdoor shower, Lots of parking, lots of toys, enjoyed having the option for two people in the canoe. Saw a cute lil manatee right off the dock area.
REBECCA V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review—we’re so glad you enjoyed the outdoor space, the toys, and that special manatee sighting right from the dock! 🐢
We appreciate your feedback on the bathrooms as well. Just to clarify for future guests, if you drill down to the bathroom details on our listing, it does note that the home includes one full bathroom, one half bath (toilet only), and an outdoor shower, and we also provide a full video walkthrough that shows every room in the home to help set clear expectations before arrival.
We truly appreciate you choosing Wet Feet Retreat and hope to welcome you back again soon! 🌊
We had a great stay. Plenty of things to do at the house from kayaking, swim mat,games and awesome view. We really enjoyed it.
Angela R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2026
Thank you so much! We’re so glad you had a great stay and were able to enjoy the kayaks, swim mat, games, and those beautiful views. It means a lot to hear you had such a fun and relaxing time. We’d love to host you again anytime! 🌅🚣♀️
The hosts are awesome. The house has everything you could possibly need including coffee and anything you might have forgotten. So terrific to use their kayaks right from the dock. Thanks for making it a six star stay for us.
Tom H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a kind review. We’re thrilled that you and your family had everything you needed at Wet Feet Retreat and enjoyed exploring the beautiful Weeki Wachee River using our kayaks. We would be so happy to welcome you back to Wet Feet Retreat anytime. 🌅💛
Our stay was amazing! We were a little concerned with staying on the water with an adventurous toddler but the extra lock on the back door helped us feel safe and comfortable. Our hosts were amazing, great attention to detail and easy to communicate if we were in need of anything, for example, where to buy bait. Honestly, the property had everything even a child booster seat and toys. Loved it! We will come back.
Misty H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are truly grateful you chose to stay with us and are so happy to hear that your experience exceeded expectations. Knowing that the extra safety measures helped you feel comfortable with your toddler means a great deal to us, as creating a safe, relaxing environment for families is always a top priority.
It is wonderful to hear that everything you needed was readily available and that you were able to fully enjoy the property.
We sincerely appreciate your feedback and would be absolutely delighted to welcome you and your family back for another stay in the future.
Our stay was pleasant. The house looks just in the photos, very comfortable and conveniently equipped with kayaks and a canoe to reach the spring. It's a great place to relax. Highly recommended, we hope to return soon.
Andrea R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
So glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the great review.
Trish & Brock were amazing hosts, and helped accommodate our needs to make a very pleasant stay. Their home was very clean! And there were so many extra items available to make us feel at home. They definitely go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and comfortable. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need, and then some!! We enjoyed coffee and breakfast every morning by the dock, and saw manatees! My husband enjoyed kayaking to Hospital Hole, which he said was a very easy paddle. The outdoor shower was so refreshing! We didn't utilize the bikes, but there were even bikes available for us. We lucked out with perfect Florida weather, and we are looking forward to visiting again!
Donald P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review. We are so happy that you were able to see manatees during your stay and had a truly enjoyable stay at Wet Feet Retreat. We cannot wait to welcome you back in the future!
Five stars all the way! This quant house has literally everything and then some. Every room has a tv even the screened patio has a tv. Kayaks and SUP’s. Tons or them! Bicycles? Check…. The kitchen is fully stocked toaster oven, air fryer, margarita maker, electric flat top. The inside is great everything is brand new. The outside is even better. Huge deck screened in area. Grill. Firepit. We saw tons of manatees swimming by. The sunset it neat as it sinks down the other end of the canal. One left turn and you’re kayaking on the main river. Long story short, We can’t wait to return. And the host are great too they had little special touches waiting for us. Awesome.
Philip R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are so glad you enjoyed all the amenities and special touches Wet Feet Retreat has to offer. Our hope is that all of our guests feel right at home and have everything they need during their stay. We so thrilled that we delivered on that front. We cannot wait to welcome you back at Wet Feet Retreat at Weeki Wachee.
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The house is clean and nicely stocked with things such as spices, salt, pepper, dishwasher soap, etc to get you started. The are and neighborhoood are absolutely beautiful. We love renting from Tyson !!
Gwen L.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thanks so much for the five stars! Glad that you enjoyed your stay again!
From property manager to property amenities, this home was a great experience!
Lori J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2025
Thank you so much for the five stars. It means a lot after having to rebuild from the flooding caused by hurricane Helene. So glad that your girls trip was enjoyed by all. We look forward to your return.
This was a very clean and well-furnished home. The third bedroom was small but will accommodate one adult well. We loved the outdoor space and the dock was great for our boat. Kitchen contained all needed supplies for making meals and the grill was great! The canal is convenient to the river but you will need to watch the tides if you have a larger boat. We also enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards provided. Great stay!
Jacque W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review. Glad that you enjoyed your visit.
This property was exactly what my family needed! We had plenty of room on the dock for our boat and jet skis. The beds were very comfortable and the laces was fully stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely be coming back!
Ryan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
We love five stars! So glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your return
We all had a very good time. Property was very well kept and clean. Would love to go back and spend another week
Shannon C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
We would love to know how we can earn the 5th star….your experience sounds like a 5 star stay to us. Always looking to do better, so feel free to reach out and let us know where we fell short. Thanks.
Beautiful well kept bungalow. Anyything you need throughout and for your outdoor entertainment . Blessed to see so much wildlife right outside our door, and much more in kayaks. Hosts are absolutely the best!
We were in the area for a family wedding and enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfy, everything was very clean, and we had everything we needed. Check in was easy. Love the location and access to the river.
Penny S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2025
So glad that you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the great review. Maybe next time you’ll get to stay and play a little more.
We have stayed here several other times and have never been disappointed. It’s always clean and the beds very comfortable. Tyson responds immediately when we have questions and the location is perfect. We would definitely book again in the future.
Sue G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words and your return visit. We hope you’ll keep us in mind for future visits as well. So glad that you enjoyed your stay again.
Short and sweet, just like your stay. Glad that you enjoyed our home.
About the host
Hosted by Trish and Brock Sullivan
Hello! Brock and I are avid travelers. We love exploring the world with our children and feel so blessed to be able to do this with them. We use VRBO and other rental platforms whenever possible because when you have 2 growing boys, a hotel room just isn't going to cut it. Having said that, we know firsthand what it's like to be hosted and would love to provide a safe and memorable getaway for all of our guests. We hope to host you at Wet Feet Retreat in the future!
Why they chose this property
There’s something magical about Weeki Wachee—its Old Florida charm and breezy coastal energy make life here feel like a permanent vacation.
What makes this property unique
Wet Feet Retreat at Weeki Wachee offers guests a unique opportunity to witness manatees in their natural habitat without leaving our dock, especially during cooler months. For many of our guests, these encounters make for a truly unforgettable experience. With direct access to the crystal-clear Weeki Wachee River and a private dock, it’s the perfect setting for kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, and soaking in the surrounding wildlife.