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A PIECE OF PARADISE - MANATEE PLAYGROUND

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Pool
Living area
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
  • Place, Bayport Park Boat Ramp
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A PIECE OF PARADISE - MANATEE PLAYGROUND

WATERVIEW FROM EVERY ROOM. Beautifully furnished 2 story home located on 2 canals, 5 houses away from Weeki Wachee River. Swim from the dock or swim in the pool. Fish or crab from the dock. 3br/3bath home with boat dock, pool table, pool, 8 kayaks available, outside gas grill. Free wi-fi and cable. 10 Minute kayak ride to Rogers Park. 15-20 minute Boat Idle to gulf. 10 minute car ride to Buckaneer Bay.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and Bowlero Spring Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. With scuba diving, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Bayport Park Pier - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 64 min drive

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

Does A PIECE OF PARADISE - MANATEE PLAYGROUND have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A PIECE OF PARADISE - MANATEE PLAYGROUND pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at A PIECE OF PARADISE - MANATEE PLAYGROUND?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A PIECE OF PARADISE - MANATEE PLAYGROUND?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A PIECE OF PARADISE - MANATEE PLAYGROUND located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Weeki Wachee River and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cortney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at this house. It has literally everything you need to keep adults and children occupied and its close to plenty of things to do. When we aren't out checking out springs and surrounding areas we love spending time in the pool or fishing right off the dock...this year we decided to throw a crabtrap in and were pretty successful for not trying to hard. Space is perfect where everyone can spread out but still be together in common areas. We were lucky to see manatees right out front this year which was so awesome...everything about this house and the area is perfect for a family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., Indian Rocks Beach, FL

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

Perfect location!

Loved the spacious house and property, plus the perfect spot on the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Beautiful Property

We loved our stay. Right on the water and a short paddle to the river. House was very clean and well appointed. Wnjoyed out stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Awesome!!!

The best!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Great Thanksgiving trip to the river

We had multiple families and rented out 3 homes close by to celebrate Thanksgiving. The kayaks were a huge hit! The kitchen was stocked great with all the necessary pots, pans, and spices! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal M.

Magnificent Manatees

Great location for kayaking with the manatees! Enjoyable property! Weather was not perfect everyday but location and property were, we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S.

A piece of paradise

Thanks for a wonderful stay. Owners were quick to respond to any questions I had. We all had a great time kayaking, fishing, and relaxing. Plenty of room as my teens had friends come up for the day. A very relaxing staycation. Will definitely plan a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Trish G.

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

8 years coming to the same place

We have been coming to this property for 8 years. It is a great fit for my family. They love the access to the river but then being able to come back and jump in the pool!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Just what we needed

This was a last minute booking but was everything we needed and more. The house was in a quiet neighborhood and allowed us to unwind. My kids even saw a momma manatee and baby when they used the kayaks. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

The home was as described and worked well for our group. There were plenty of kayaks and we used them daily. Just a short paddle from the main river. We saw manatees daily right from the dock. We will definitely be back. Super easy to communicate with hosts. Great time overall 10/10 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royal P.

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

Loved it!!!! Would totally come back

My family loves to visit this area of the country near Christmas and New Year to enjoy the manatee and the environment. Weeki Wachee is a fun place where you can slow down or speed up if you like. Lots to do or not do and this house helped us enjoy the area even more. Lots of things to do right off the back deck with all the kayaks available and lots to do in the house with a pool table and board games and plenty of space. Meg is a great communicator and very responsive. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jason w.

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

A NEW FAVORITE

Megs does a great job of making sure you have everything you need. The riverhouse was comfortable, clean and very accommodating. There were plenty of kayaks, towels, sheets and kitchen accessories. We saw plenty of manatees and enjoyed our morning kayak rides. It was a great way to start the day. Lounging in the pool afterward was the cherry on top. Thank you so much. We would love to rent your beautiful riverhouse again in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal G.

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

Location, Location, Location

It was a very lovely place great location. The pool was dirty when we got there but the owner was quick to respond to come and get it cleaned. The bunk beds in the one room is only for very small children not very stable. I wish it had bunk beds in the downstairs part or even a sofa bed that would be a nice plus. There is a TV in the master bedroom but the other two bedrooms do not have TVs it would be nice if they did. The home is a little outdated and definitely needs new pots and pans but other than that the home is very nice and I would consider staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison H., Grand Rapids, Mi

Great location and property

We loved our stay at Meg’s place. Easy kayak ride to the Weeki Wachee river and right near hospital hole. We caught crabs for dinner, swam in the pool, kayaked the river and saw some manatees. My 10 yo even got to pet a manatee when a group of three came right up to the dock. The house is super comfortable and clean. It had literally everything we needed. The kayaks were in fantastic condition and the pool was a huge plus. My kids loved the game room. We loved the screened porch. They didn’t catch any fish at the house - maybe they weren’t biting? But loved their fishing charter with Captain Keith of Bulldog Fishing Charters. Thanks for sharing your place with us, Meg!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely awesome. It felt like we were all staying in our own personal resort. Neighborhood is quiet swimming pool was relaxing after a kayak we saw manatees daily. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property! Perfect location on the channel and a short kayak ride to Rogers Park. I’m booking it for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rent a house every year at Weeki for a group of paddle boarders. They allow you to have extra people over during the day to enjoy the pool and the amazing outdoor area. We saw several manatees come right by the house. It is only a few houses from the main river so it was super easy to paddle back to and the launch pad was very convenient. The house was very spacious w/plenty of room. The area was safe, we were able to leave all our boards in the fenced back yard and didn’t have any issues. A few of the negatives were when we 1st got there the house was very musty and smelled like wet dog, it is pet friendly so a faint smell is expected, we turned the A/C down a little and emptied the dehumidifier the smell went away. The inside stairs are stained and look kinda gross. Cleaners did okay but it definitely could have been a little cleaner, every minor and patio door was pretty dirty, you could tell kids were there previously with all the little handprints on the doors. They also left a load of dirty towels in the washer, not a huge deal, we washed them, dried them and folded them before we left. There were plenty of regular towels and beach towels but we were only able to find 2 washcloths in the whole house and 1 of them was stained with some sort of paint or caulk so I would recommend bringing some. I would honestly go back, just a great location with so much to do, we didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this place. The location was perfect for easy access to Weeki river every day. Pool was great for relaxing after a long day of kayaking. Hopefully owners will update bedroom pic to show the tiny cot bunks have been replaced by nice size bunk beds. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a vacation on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

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

Vacation

The property was exactly what we expected. Good communication from owner. We saw dolphins and manatees from the deck! The pool was a nice bonus in the summer heat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location! We had an amazing time in your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

What a house!

We stay at Weeki Wachee every time we come home to visit my family! My husband fell in love with the springs after I took him on a kayaking trip there when we started visiting from VA to see my family. We have stayed in several homes but nothing compared to this house! The home sits in a dead end road and the canal wraps around the house! There is a pool, a pool table and 3 bedrooms, 3 baths! Absolutely breath taking views! We celebrated my niece and nephews graduation and had a little get together at the house and it was perfect! We will continue to stay here each time we come down after the experience we had! No matter the imperfections, the house and area made up for it! Pros: comfy couches, pool, pool table, walk in dock to the water for kayaks!! Plus 14 available kayaks! We saw manatees everyday sitting on the dock and for the first time ever. Mama and baby dolphins! We are thankful for the hospitality and how great the host were!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Beautiful

Our 3rd stay at this home. Peaceful & relaxing spot on the river. Home has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

N J.

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

Great Holiday

Travelled from the UK, the house was great. Fantastic location with easy access to the crystal clear river. House was well equipped and the pool was a great bonus. Communication with the hosts was excellent, really nice people.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Perfect stay!!

The house was amazing! The outdoor space was perfect!! The pool was a tad chilly given that it isn’t heated, but it didn’t stop us from enjoying it!! It had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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Hosted by Meg Templeton

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