The Mermaid Cove River Retreat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7

Explore the area

Weeki Wachee, FL

Weeki Wachee River4 min walk
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park5 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs9 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The perfect mix of relaxation & adventure await you at this charming Old Florida river retreat! Explore the natural beauty of the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River by kayaks or canoes from your backyard and enjoy the breeze from the dock or screened in porch! Home offers a queen bed in the master bedroom, a twin over full in the second bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. 2 single person Kayaks, 1 tandem kayak and 1 canoe are included in your stay for a nice paddle on the river, and local recreation area. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and recreation and entertainment within a short driving distance, including the WORLD FAMOUS WEEKI WACHEE MERMAID SHOW at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park also home of the Buccaneer Bay Waterpark! Pine Island beach is a short 10 minute drive where you can soak up the sun on the sand or watch a beautiful sunset. Boats can be rented at very reasonable prices nearby for a day of fishing or scalloping in season! A little closer is Rogers Park, a little sandy beach on the river accompanied by an adjacent riverfront restaurant. Or stay at the house and grill on the dock while you watch the local fish jump and see the manatees swim by. There is WiFi, a flat screen ROKU TV and games for your at home entertainment. Whether you are looking to relax, find an adventure or a mixture of both, look no further, Mermaid Cove is the place to book your next vacation! Check out our other VRBO listings, just around the corner from Mermaid Cove... Captain's Quarters (VRBO# 892741) and Mermaid Landing (VRBO#892691)

Property manager

Jason and Andrea Soldini

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs. Consider Colorama Music for a night out or Nature Coast Botanical Gardens if you're travelling with kids.

Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

Weeki Wachee River - 4 min walk
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 5 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 9 min drive
Pine Island Beach Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 12 min drive
Dunkin' - 12 min drive
Golden Corral - 11 min drive
Richie Cheesesteak - 9 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaid Cove River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid Cove River Retreat located?

This family-friendly Spring Hill apartment building is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Pine Island Beach Park and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie

27 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The rental is right on the water and the area is beautiful. The watercrafts were in poor shape but we brought our own and it was amazing to be near the river. The place was clean and had all of the basics and comforts of home. The floor is not steady and I'm not sure what that is about but we loved our stay there!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha H.

16 April 2024

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

Perfect Little Trailer

We had the best time staying at the Mermaid Cove. Bonus with the kayaks. The trailer is a little outdated but was still nice. The bathroom and kitchen/living area is renovation. The outdoor screen porch was so great to sit out and enjoy in the morning and evenings.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cyndi M., Keokuk, IA

21 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

It was an okay stay

The space was clean, kitchen and bath had been updated and the kitchen was well stocked. The bed was soft with a thick memory foam mattress and nice linens. The owner was very responsive to a couple of problems we had. We enjoyed the area and the neighbor hood was fine This is a 50 ish year old mobile home and it VERY MUCH shows its age. There were quite a few things that were in disrepair inside and out. It felt old. My biggest complaint is the owner has chosen not to have pictures of the bedrooms in the listing. They are not updated. The walls are water rippled, the ceilings are low. They have old dark brown carpet that is fraying in the door frame. Had I seen pictures of the bedrooms I likely would have passed on this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

1 January 2024

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

Christmas getaway

We enjoyed our stay! Great location and got to see fireworks for the new year. Everything needed inside, clean and the beds/ couches were comfy. Spent most of the time on the dock or screened in porch. Thanks for hosting!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

27 September 2023

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Keely's Batchlorett

The floors in this mobile home were soft. The under floor needs replacing. The wooden deck chairs were filthy as were the deck tables. The entry door would only open half way. The interior door in the small bedroom would only opened half way. The exterior skirting was filthy and all falling off. But, we all made the best of it and had a good time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jason and Andrea Soldini

Jason and Andrea are lifelong Florida residents. They both grew up in South Florida in the 1970-80's and recall that Old Florida that seems to be disappearing. Both have a deep love for Florida and could not imagine living anywhere else. Jason and Andrea have been married since 1994 and have loved taking travel adventures for anniversaries and family trips. They love finding places to explore with character and beauty , packed with neat things to see and do and are affordable.

Why they chose this property

In 2010, the family went on it's first Nature Coast adventure, tubing on the Ichetucknee River and scalloping in Steinhatchee. What a blast! In subsequent summers, the family explored Crystal River, Suwanee River, Homosassa Springs and finally Weeki Wachee Springs / Hernando Beach. Weeki Wachee was by far the favorite with its natural surroundlings, waterfront location, proximity to the river, gulf attractions, restaurants and shops. They returned the next year to the same vacation rental home. Since the previous years stay, a lot of thought had been given to purchasing a similar property in Weeki Wachee. Well, lo and behold...upon arrival the property across the canal was for sale and cried out for glorification!

What makes this property unique

Weeki Wachee River Retreats, where "Mermaid Cove" is located is loacted in the middle of State and National forest preserved lands. The gulf coast is only 10 minutes away, town with all the conveniences is only 10 minutes the other direction. Local attractions include kayaking, cycling, boating, fishing, scalloping and exploring. The entire Nature Coast has so many natural beauties to discover. Mermaid Cove sits right on the water. The Living areas and screen porch overlook the water. The dock offers a peaceful and relaxing place to sit. and watch mullet spring out of the water and manatees cruise by The water is lovely to swim in and the river is a very short paddle away . The river is navigable for small boats such as a pontoon, bowrider or fishing boat and is conveniently close to the gulf. The neighbors are wonderful and the vacationers are friendly. What better location could there be? This is the "Old Florida" that Jason and Andrea grew up in and have now rediscovered!