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Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access

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Florida/Screened Room View
Private kitchen
Living Room Kitchen
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10190.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hernando Beach, FL
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Weeki Wachee River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Pine Island Beach Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access

Time to book for January and February manatee trips! Fishing, kayaking, paddle boards, golf, walks in the warm sun, boating, swimming in the springs (constant 72-74 degree water). Don't miss the manatees! Also a great time of year to hit the area amusement parks as it is not "summer hot" or as busy.

Views, sunsets, water, shore birds, manatees, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, without leaving the house. This is the place to stay and explore Florida's amazing central gulf coast. Located on the beautiful salt water canals of Hernando Beach (30' deep, clean water, more like a lake), you can watch dolphins and catch fish right from our dock, kayak the canals or take a short paddle to the gulf. Swim right in front of the house or go to the nearby spring fed Weeki Wachi River, or snorkel with the manatees during the winter in nearby Crystal River or the Weeki Wachi. Soak in our hot tub when you are ready to relax!

Enjoy a scalloping trip, fishing excursion, kayaking adventure (in the gulf or the local rivers), a dinner cruise, or just relaxing and soaking up the warmth and sun of Florida! We are less than 2 hours away from Disney, Busch Gardens, Legoland and less than 1 hour from Homossassa Springs, Crystal River, Cedar Key, alligator tours, and great golfing. The Weeki Wachee Springs is just next door, including the water park and world famous live mermaid show.

We have a large private dock for lounging or parking your boat (or a rental from the local marina). The local area is a great for fishing, exploring, swimming, and even just hanging out at the Hernando Flats! There are lots of local fishing and wildlife boat charters available and terrific local restaurants. Even the much loved local "Tiki Boat" that will take you out for an afternoon of swimming and relaxing at the flats.

This property is being rented for the first time ever in 2024 so we are offering discounted rates, but top notch service and experiences!

Property manager

Dave Allen
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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
No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
After your booking has been confirmed, you must sign a custom e-agreement within 48 hours.
We require you to upload a copy of your government ID.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider 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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Hernando Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Weeki Wachee River - 19 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 20 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 21 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Nature Coast Botanical Gardens, Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Weeki Wachee River. Bowlero Spring Hill and Bayport Park Pier are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mirrin R.

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

Spring Break

This house is just as described – beautiful views from the back porch and exceptionally clean and well appointed. Very comfortable beds and a terrific kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Beautiful

The home was everything we had hoped for, comfortable and lovely. All of the essentials were provided, as well as many thoughtful extras. The location is in a nice quiet area, but still close enough to restaurants, groceries, etc. Bicycling, kayaking, nature walks are all easily done. We would absolutely come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy V.

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

Labor Day Boat Weekend

We had a wonderful stay! We brought our 21-foot Tidewater Boat, and it was easy to access the Gulf! The home was comfortable and had everything we needed. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Great Location

The house and amenities where awesome. The master bedroom tv did not work and became a slight issue during Hurricane Debby. But besides that 5 stars. Would definitely do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Wonderful Home

We all had a wonderful stay It was fun trying to scallop Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Terrific Place

We have stayed in Hernando Beach several times as a gateway to so many fun activities. This home being new on the rental market was a great find for us. It fit our family well, had everything we needed in the kitchen, water toys, easy parking and the sunsets were breath taking each night. We fished, caught scallops, swam in the canal in front of the house, enjoyed the local restaurants, used the kayaks and a few of us old folks even learned to stand up paddle board. Great fun. The owner was easy to communicate with, the home was very clean, beds comfortable. We will repeat our stay at this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suddath J.

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

Paradise

The house was absolutely stunning, just as described. We definitely would recommend this property and love to visit again. This home has everything you could possibly need. Great location!! 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina A.

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

Great house with a view

The property was great, the house and decor are beautiful. Every room has some nice Florida decor and all the lights switches and fans are labeled. Everything in the kitchen is also labeled so you can find it easy and know where to put it back. The house has so many amenities if you forget something chances are they have it there. The house is right on a canal which we were able to kayak right off the dock. We also rented a boat from Captains Boat Rental. We found them very reasonable in price and as a bonus we were able to keep the boat overnight right on the dock. We enjoyed a sunset from the balcony every night. Overall definitely recommend this house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dave Allen

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We are originally from the mountains of Utah and the flats of Ohio. We love the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. This home is the perfect place for our guests to explore and enjoy nature while enjoying being together as a group. We love hosting because we get to share a place we love with others and hear about their adventures, family events, and experiences.

Why they chose this property

Quiet, beautiful, connected to nature, with easy access to great local restaurants, services, and year-round adventures outside. Hernando Beach has the best of all worlds with easy access to the Gulf, beaches, amazing spring fed rivers, wildlife, hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, whatever you want to do!

What makes this property unique

This home was planned to accomodate groups and does it very well with a nice kitchen, multiple sitting areas, and great outdoor space. The home is fully remodeled, clean, and cared for. We want you to feel like our home is your space to enjoy your vacation. The home is setup to make relaxing easy.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests