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Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4115.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Weeki Wachee River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Pine Island Beach Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!

Enjoy the water views from the screen porch or sit in the Adirondack chairs out on the dock (where you can also tie your boat). Paddle the crystal clear Weeki Wachee river in one of the 4 kayaks (one tandem, three singles) or canoe or paddle board - just a 5 minute paddle from the house. Swim off the dock in the canal or in the main river. We have a water mat you can lounge on off the dock. Excellent manatee, turtle, large water bird, and flying mullet viewing from the house. Large, open concept living room/dining area, well appointed kitchen, updated master bathroom. Fire pit overlooking water. Bike the quiet Weeki Wachee Gardens neighborhood on the 2 bikes provided. Great restaurants and breweries nearby. 10 minute drive to see the mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Buccaneer Bay Water Park. Easy day trip to Homosassa Springs State Park and Crystal River, or head south to Tampa/St. Petersburg. Or - never leave the tranquility of the house and our quiet canal!

Property manager

Greg & Dawn Shackleford

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For security, there are 3 exterior cameras.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Richie Cheesesteak - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Updated waterfront home, great manatee viewing, dock, 5 minute paddle to river! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 miles (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. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Great place!!!

Love this place so peaceful and relaxing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Paradise

Our second stay and just as wonderful as the first.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Fantastic Home on the Weeki Wachee River

We had an amazing time staying here! Was the best location, short paddle down the canal to the main river, with plenty of exciting wildlife! Beautiful clean home!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

perfect stay on the river

Thank you to Greg & Dawn! e stayed Thanksgiving week and my wife prepared the holiday meal. The house was immaculate. It was everything the listing promised. We loved kayaking on the river with the turtles and manatees. We will be back. Mike & Sandy Newark, DE
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY S.

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

Just what we needed

This house had everything we needed! We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 nights here. We rode the bikes one day. Went kayaking from the dock and were lucky enough to see manatees. The beds are comfy and the kitchen is well-furnished. And the neighborhood is quiet except for the constant sound of birds!! :-) Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful stay in this comfy, well stocked home. We enjoyed the kayaks and bikes. Easy to bike around all the neighborhoods. Loved sitting in the morning on the screened in porch watching the mullet jump and in the afternoons watching the wood storks. The host quickly answered any questions I had. You can tell this is a well loved and cared for home. Wish we could have stayed a little longer.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard B.

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

Great Place

We loved the house. It was clean and it had pretty of things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wet Mobile Car Wash & Detailing S.

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

Beautiful place

This home was beyond beautiful! We had a great time. We went kayaking, fishing and went swimming in the river! It has everything you need to cook and grill! This is the spot for a great experience!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

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

Will be back!!

The communication was excellent, the house had everything I wanted will definitely return to this wonderful house on the canal in Weeki Wachee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

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

Fantastic

My family and I had an amazing stay at this great location a close paddle from the spring. From being able to dock the kayaks from the back yard, playing on water mat or just chilling on the dock watching manatees and dolphins come by, I highly recommend this vacation home! 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Amazing!

Everything about our stay was amazing. The house was spotless and had everything you might need. The hosts were fantastic! The house is a very short paddle to the main river and the kayaks and paddle boards were great quality. If you’re thinking about booking this house, DO IT! You won’t regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time on our little vacation! The house was very clean and well maintained with every comfort you could wish for! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook J.

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

Great New Years Get a Way

Great spot in Weeki Wachee, very clean, nice kayaks and all the comforts of home. Hosts were very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Amazing!

Loved our stay! Would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skyler F.

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

Loved my stay!!

What a great spot on the river!!! The house had everything we needed and enjoyed every moment from start to finish!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Relax and recharge

This is a beautiful and comfortable place to stay! Perfect placement on the river to see manatees, the spring up river and go to upper deck for lunch! The storage room was great and supplied everything you needed to go on the river for the entire day! I can’t wait to book this place again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Amazing!

Love, love, love this place. The property was perfect for our family summer vacation and exactly what we were looking for and more. Tucked away and quiet yet could get to main river in 5-10 minutes. Had a variety of kayaks, canoes and SUP boards which was perfect for the diversity of our group. Located just close enough to the intercostal that we got early morning visits from dolphins and manatees which was breathtaking. The inside and outside was updated, super clean and comfortable sleeping. We will be back again next year for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carah B.

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

Home away from home

Beautiful home with everything you need to have the best vacation ever. Highly recommend this place for your Weeki Watchee getaway.We will definitely be back. Can't wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiesha M.

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

Home away from home

The home was comforting and supplied everything we needed. If we decide to escape to weeki wachee again, this will be the home we choose to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

Family vacation

Much needed vacation for newly retired dad, 2x cancer survivor mom and autistic son. Weather was great. Loved sitting in the screened-in porch every morning for breakfast while watching fish jump across the canal. Enjoyed taking out the kayaks for trips up and down the canals and on the river. Short paddle to Hospital Hole, Rogers Park and docking at the Upper Deck for lunch or dinner. Equal distance to two larger towns for the big-box shopping and dining but plenty of local eating establishments. About an hour to Tampa or St. Pete/Clearwater areas. Great trip and can't wait to plan next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

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

Love

This was a great place to stay with our family! The best stocked home we have stayed in. Clean and great updates! We loved the deck, grill, and float mat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelli Rewind Med Spa

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

Great Getaway

Seamless check in and check out. Owner of the property was very kind and quick to respond. Everything you needed is there. Such a great location and super fun to use the kayaks for a day on the canals! Can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Great getaway

The house is amazing! Lots of water stuff to use, dock was great, perfect screened in mermaid lounge! The master bathroom is perfectly upgraded and we loved trying the sleep number bed! Hosts were very responsive - would definitely return and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Weeki Wachee Wonder!

We have stayed many places and truly this one is special. The decor and amenities were perfect, everything needed for our stay was provided. Quick access to Weeki Wachee springs and easy to launch our kayaks from dock. A beautiful place we will likely return to...thank you Greg & Dawn for a perfect getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carie B., Decatur

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

Paradise

Super clean, adorable and had everything that we could wish for our river trip. We saw manatees each day and grilled and relaxed on the spacious decks each night. Perfection!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg & Dawn Shackleford

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We live in Virginia and balance our time between kids and work, trying to get to Weeki Wachee, Florida as frequently as possible. We love the outdoors and still can't believe the beauty of the Weeki Wachee river with its crystal clear waters and amazing wildlife. The swimming can't be beat and the manatees are truly magnificent! Our long term plan is to make Weeki Wachee our permanent home. Until then, we are happy that we can give others the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this part of the United States.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Weeki Wachee, Florida in 2015 and have been coming back frequently ever since. We love the manatees and other wildlife in the neighborhood, paddling on the river, visiting the mermaids, and enjoying the great restaurants and breweries nearby. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are friendly, great for morning runs, bike rides and evening walks. It is a true escape and relaxing holiday!
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