Small Town Florida

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Brooksville, FL

Weeki Wachee Springs
‪14 min drive‬
Weeki Wachee River
‪14 min drive‬
Cabot Citrus Farms
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back guest

1 Single Bed

Front guest

1 Single Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Three bedroom, two bathrooms in this open floor plan house. Walk in showers in both bathrooms. All doorways were widened to allow room for wheelchairs, as well as the master shower. Property is fenced all the way around, will allow your dogs to visit (no cats) as well as plenty of room to park a large RV, camper, or boat. Large covered front porch to sit and watch a variety of birds and wildlife. Only minutes away from Weeki Wachee State Park as well as Homosassa Wildlife Park. About an hour north of Tampa/Busch Gardens, Clearwater/sandy white beaches, and two hours west of Orlando/everything you can think of. Homosassa and Crystal River have excellent fishing opportunities as well as swimming with manatees.

Property manager

Doug Noelle

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Housetrained Dogs Only No Cats

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Brooksville

Located in Brooksville, Small Town Florida is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while Hernando Heritage Museum and Train Depot Museum are cultural highlights. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Brooksville, FL

What's nearby

Weeki Wachee Springs - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
Weeki Wachee River - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
7 Sisters Springs - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
Oak Hill Hospital - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
Cabot Citrus Farms - 18 min drive - 18.4 km

Restaurants

‪The Pigeon Coupe - ‬10 min drive
‪San Trap Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Hernando County Shrine Club - ‬13 min drive
‪Njoy Distillery - ‬19 min drive
‪Linda Poirier CNA Training - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small Town Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Small Town Florida ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small Town Florida ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gwen G.

10 March 2025

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

Nice large property in the country

The house was clean. Owners had made an obvious effort to provide extras to make our stay comfortable. We loved the quiet country living.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

8 February 2025

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

Winter get away

Beautiful, quiet country spot but close to tourist spots, stores and restaurants. Hope to come back again..

Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIA C.

6 June 2024

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

Great place for vacation

We really enjoy this house to vacation, we have a dog and he has the time also. We love it

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

1 April 2024

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

Winderful stay!

We enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Shack on a trip for a family wedding andxrelaxation. We truly appreciated the fact that our furbabies were welcome and there was plenty if room for them to safely roam as the property is fenced. Plenty of indoor room for 6 people. Awesome that the house was fully stocked and neat as a pin. The property is a short drive to many of the outdoor activities in which one participates in FL but not an undoable drive. If you are kayaking, checkout Weekie Wachee boat/kayak ramp and Hernando Beach public boat ramp. Also, Ozella Trail road ( north) great area for fishing and kayaking. If you are looking for a beach in the area, check out the beach/park in New Port Richey (46 min drive). We lLOVED our stay and hope to eeturn next spring!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

16 March 2024

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

February 1 to March 28

We really enjoyed the Mermaid Shack, everything was perfect for us and the dogs. It was total tranquility and we would certainly stay again.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

11 March 2024

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

Mermaid Shack

Great week staying at the "Mermaid Shack". Terri is thoughful of all needs for a great stay. Home was spacious, clean and comfortable. Great responsive communication with host. Looking forward to return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelia W.

15 January 2024

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

Late Christmas gift

Wow! Love it! Was my first impression when I walked in the house. Yard was hugh, wonderful for the grands and grand dogs. Place was close to everything we went to. We will definitely use them again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

24 November 2023

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

Awesome second stay !! Great place to unwind!!

We just love the Mermaid Shack ! It’s just so cozy and relaxing.There are many places to explore close by especially if you love nature . Our hosts , Terri and Doug were very responsive and thoughtful like they were from our first stay. We would not hesitate coming back again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G., Spring hill

31 October 2023

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

Great location!

This place was the definition of peaceful! We all found something that we loved about our two month stay. From the wildlife to the privacy. This location checks all those boxes. Our dogs loved the gated yard and they also go to explore all the wildlife. Communication with the owner was seamless all the way through! We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G., Spring hill

30 September 2023

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

Country Bliss

This property is the definition of peace. It is possible to completely disconnect here. Plenty of space for fur babies! We loved it! Definitely will come back.

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grady W.

16 July 2023

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

Great location, in the middle of Florida Spring heaven!

Great weather, great time, thank you for sharing your awesome place GW

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

3 June 2023

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

Something for everyone

Nice clean place to stay, not in the center of everything but close to everything. Relaxing front porch and shaded parking for two vehicles. The fenced yard is great if you have a dog or two. Owners are very nice and available to answer questions and solve problems. Would gladly stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

6 May 2023

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

Perfect!!!

This house was perfect for our stay to visit and attend the Blueberry Festival! The decor was amazing and 3 bedrooms is a major plus! We throughly enjoyed our stay! One of my top 5 stays and we use these apps a lot! Thank you so much and hopefully it will be available for future stays!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

28 April 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful getaway. Very clean. Perfect for my adult son and I. The assessibility was a plus. Would be great for families with dogs.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

24 March 2023

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

Mermaid Shack Staycation

Our recent 5 week stay at the Mermaid Shack was very pleasant. The hosts were very accomodating and quick to answer questions. The property is definitely rural but close to grocery stores, pharmacies, beaches and other attractions. The home was very clean and everything was supplied as listed in the vrbo description. It was nice sitting on the front porch watching all the birds, squirrels and even a tortoise. The only thing I would point out is you are not within walking distance of any attraction or stores as this is a more remote location. Definitely a great place for a family and pets to run around.

Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jon d.

20 February 2023

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

snowbird days

Great Stay. Nice property and close to attractions. Great fenced yard if you have pets that like to roam. Owners friendly and helpful.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T., Richmond, VA

24 January 2023

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

Great layout and yard

We enjoyed the close proximity to Brooksville as well as the open living layout of the house. Our dogs had fun in the yard and both decks were so nice. Thanks for letting us stay!

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F., Franklin, NC

2 January 2023

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

Mermaid Shack

Enjoyed our stay, spacious open floor plan. Had everything you could need and more. Dogs loved the big yard and roaming. We will definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

30 December 2022

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

Mermaid Shack

Lovely shack. Owners went above and beyond thinking of everything needed. We had a great time. Only one minor issue was a hole in the fence and the few low spots where a dog could easily jump over. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

27 November 2022

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

Great vacation stay!

We loved the Mermaid Shack! Property was exactly as advertised, no issues, very clean and great communication with the property managers. Lots of little touches gave the place a lot of charm, and our dog loved roaming around the huge fenced in yard!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

24 November 2022

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

Thanksgiving trip

We had a wonderful stay at this property! It is so cute and comfortable, it felt like we were in our own home. Decor is fabulous! Quiet area with lots of space to roam. Close to many activities, restaurants, and shopping. The hosts are very caring and responsive and you can tell they want their guests to enjoy their stay. Everything you could possibly need is at the property making this the perfect place to relax. Speaking of relaxing, we spent many hours on the front deck in the rocking chairs just watching the world go by. I give this property five out of five stars! You won’t be disappointed staying there!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

15 November 2022

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

Best two days ever

Quiet and cute place lots of room to move around! The owners were extremely helpful and kind! My bridal party enjoyed the porch before our wedding!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis D.

24 October 2022

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

Great place!

This was our second time staying at this place. The hostest is very responsive, polite and very helpfull. It's a great place if you have pets, bc they have a big yard all fenced.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

31 July 2022

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

2day

great spot near chaz and wiki huge yard, dog friendly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

25 July 2022

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

Great VRBO and hosts!

We had a wonderful time! Terri and Doug, you guys are very thoughtful and responsive hosts. The property as a whole was awesome! To our family, including our new addition of furry pet, your place was definitely a blessing! At the end of our day’s adventure, we looked forward to coming home to your vacation home each time . Many thanks !

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back guest

Front guest

Master

2 bathrooms

Guest

Master

Spaces

About this property