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Rear view of The Manatee Hideaway-   Welcome To Our Little Slice Of Paradise!!!!
Aerial view from across the canal.
Rear view w/ canoe and float in the background! We added new Gazebo C Pics below
Front of House. Manatee Statue There To Welcome You to The Manatee Hideaway!!!!
Sliding Door, 3rd Bedroom Front Door, Bikes, & Luggage Cart!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Exterior Bedroom

1 King Bed

Hide-A-Bed

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Manatee Hideaway-3Bed-2Bath-2Deck-50'Dock-5Kayak& Canoe-Adventure Awaits You

IMPORTANT INFO AT BOTTOM! IF YOUR DATES ARE BOOKED AT THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY, CHECK OUT THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY II. VRBO #2897916
This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Living room includes 40 inch flat screen LED TV, comfortable hide-a-bed queen couch that can sleep two, if necessary. There are also three recliners . Dining room has glass table with four chairs as well as a built in bar that has two chairs and three barstools. Kitchen is nice with a two bowl sink, dishwasher, two door refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Kitchen comes fully stocked with pots ,pans, dishes, outdoor cooking utensils, and much more! Washer and dryer available in 2nd bedroom of house with an additional front loading washer and dryer in the exterior bedroom. The Master bedroom has 32" Roku LED TV, king bed, closet and private bathroom. Second bedroom has a full/twin bunk bed with pull out trundle twin bed. The second bedroom has a 32" Roku TV. The third exterior bedroom has a King bed, 23" LED TV, microwave, small refrigerator, and two dressers, one with mirror. Please note that the exterior bedroom has a front entrance and a rear entrance by the upper deck. The exterior bedroom does not have a bathroom. The bathroom is inside about twenty feet from the front door of the bedroom. We also just added a Basketball Hoop by the carport! There is a needle to fill the basketballs in the miscellaneous drawer beneath the silverware drawer. You can enjoy your time lounging on either of the two decks under the gazebo with screening on the upper deck or under the 8' x 20' covered section on the lower deck by the water complete with his or her lounge chairs right next to it! Outdoor chairs with firepit are located outside the exterior bedroom's rear french doors. Enjoy cooking out every night on the gas grill or dining out at local restaurants- Please note that there may or may not be gas for the grill. If there is no gas, you can get it filled locally.

The Manatee Hideaway's canal has access to the main Weeki Wachee River and Gulf access. The Weeki Wachee State Park is only minutes away!! They have the famous live mermaid show, boat rides on the Weeki Wachee, and Water slides! FUN FOR ALL!! FREE WIFI! Please contact us for further information. Check in at 4 PM, Check Out at 10 AM. If you would like more info, you can message us on FB at the name listed below! Thanks For Looking At Our Manatee Hideaway!

Is THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY not available for your dates. Did you check your dates at The Manatee Hideaway II (VRBO #2897916) This home (new in June 2022) is a 3 bed, 2 bath home with the rear porch facing the water The Manatee Hideaway II is located one lot over from The Manatee Hideaway. There is one stilt home between the two properties that we do not own. Please note that we only rent monthly Jan-March, but not during our peak season.

Having a large family get together? 18 people between the two houses sound about right? We try to keep our home(s) a superior value for families, but we must also take inflation into account when setting rates!

AaronandCrystal Hester.

Property manager

Aaron & Crystal Hester
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$100 Fee due to cleaning for guests with allergies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are welcome to smoke on the decks/dock..
There can be no more than nine guests visiting or staying at the Manatee Hideaway during the entire length of your stay. Our rate is based on this.
No car parking in the grass except for an empty boat trailer. Parking for 2 cars in driveway. There is no additional car parking onsite or on street.
Do not mess with/alter the lighting on the deck or dock. The lights are set to a timer for guests. 4 lights have switch. 1 Gazebo, 2 Lanai, 1 Sinkarea

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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 deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Weeki Wachee River. Consider Colorama Music for a night out or Nature Coast Botanical Gardens if you're travelling with kids. 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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Richie Cheesesteak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Manatee Hideaway-3Bed-2Bath-2Deck-50'Dock-5Kayak& Canoe-Adventure Awaits You pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Manatee Hideaway-3Bed-2Bath-2Deck-50'Dock-5Kayak& Canoe-Adventure Awaits You?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Manatee Hideaway-3Bed-2Bath-2Deck-50'Dock-5Kayak& Canoe-Adventure Awaits You?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Manatee Hideaway-3Bed-2Bath-2Deck-50'Dock-5Kayak& Canoe-Adventure Awaits You located?

This family-friendly Spring Hill holiday home 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).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 129 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Great place

We enjoyed our time. We loved that our dogs could be with us for our holiday trip to visit family. Only 4 days maybe next time longer.. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine

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

Paradise

Great location. Everything and more provided. Nice accessible dock with a lot of wildlife to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A.

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

Relaxing

Comfortable, homey house in a quiet neighborhood. It was a relaxing stay. The hosts were very helpful and quick to respond to all our questions! We had a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rasillo L.

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

It made me feel like I was home The owners were easy to communicate with.My best Birthday Ever.

Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn S.

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

Always a great time

Second time staying at this location. Had a great time as always. Perfect location close to multiple springs. Great family getaway! Owners quick to respond with any concers/questions. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy ypur property again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Great Location

My son and I stayed at the Manatee Hideaway for a couple of days in May. Great location on a canal not far from the main river and the most reasonably priced rental available. Host was response, we would book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mythaus d.

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

Very Nice

The dock is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Weeki Wachee gem

This is our second stay at the Manatee Hideaway and it won’t be our last. The home is comfortable and has everything you need. The living room furniture has been updated since the photos and is very nice. The best part is the backyard. Definitely the best yard on the canal. Easy kayak trip to the main river. Fully fenced yard if you have dogs, which was a plus for us. The hosts were amazing and very quick to respond with any questions we had. On our way home we were already talking about our next stay at the Manatee Hideaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Vacation

Was a great stay everyone had fun only thing that sucked is they changed the law on the river you cant just chill on river anymore and thats what we like to do we tried it a couble time cops ran us off
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea I.

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

Great time

Had a great time kayaking and getting a great video of a mama manatee and her baby
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mythaus d.

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

Nice Place

We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good for large groups

Enjoyed our time w Florida family here
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donte T.

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

Perfect on the Water

The whole set up was great!!!!!! The neighbors were even great. Very peaceful on the deck at night. Will be back for sure!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank a.

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

great getaway

wonderful vacation! outdoor area was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Great place!

Everything that you’ll need for a leisurely, relaxing experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

river weekend

Great visit as usual. paddling, fishing, relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn S.

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

Wish we could've stayed longer!

Pictures didn't do property justice, very cozy. Right on the canal, we enjoyed using the kayaks. Perfect family getaway. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Summer get away

Great place to stay me and the family had a blast kayaks were useful overall very clean and satisfied with the house
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Great getaway

The location is incredible, honestly everything about the place was wonderful. We had the best time and made some wonderful memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Kathy U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Smoky

The minute we opened the door, we were hit with a strong odor of cigarette smoke. This was supposed to be a non-smoking home, however, it was obvious that there had been a lot of smoking inside. Thankfully, we were only there for 2 nights, as the smoke odor made for an unpleasant stay. It lingered on our belongings even after we got home. There was also no hot water, or I should say, it was barely lukewarm at best. No hot showers for us. But, the price was cheap, so I guess you get what you pay for. The location was great, but we will not be returning to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Good times..

We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lara K., Trinity

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

Great value

We were lucky enough to catch a last minute getaway here. To find a home with three bedrooms, and two bathrooms at that rate is hard- especially at a very reasonable rate. The inside was very comfortable and clean, the outside space is really well thought out with spectacular decking and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Great Stay

hey love this place quite and Warm ,Played golf about everyday are fished right out the back even turn ma canoe over and laughed about it. the owners are super nice and allways just a call away i sure hope to come back .Thanks
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Cute and cozy!

We had a great trip! The listing could have better pictures of the inside! It’s way better than the pictures, if you’re looking for cozy getaway this is your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tim A., SAINT CLOUD

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

Beautiful deck view

Older place but with all the conveniences,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Aaron & Crystal Hester

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We have been vacationing in Weeki Wachee for years. My wife grew up on Sebring Street and brought me down here to enjoy the Nature Coast. When it dawned on me that I truly loved it here more than other vacation locations (after several years of vacations), we decided to purchase our own home here. In turn, we would like to share what we love with you and your family! We see manatees EVERY time we visit. Manatees are gentle and majestic creatures. Just watching them swim is quite relaxing. We love our experiences every time we come to Weeki Wachee.

Why they chose this property

Alot of the reasons are listed in the "about you" paragraph, but I will elaborate further..... The neighborhood our house is in is quiet and relaxing. We really enjoy eating dinner right on the water courtesy of the glass table on the lower deck/dock as the sun sets and goes down. We get almost daily visits at our dock from the manatees. You can fish right from the dock, and bring your boat!

What makes this property unique

We chose this property because of the decks and the dock. Easy access to the gulf for some really good fishing! Another amenity was the exterior third bedroom with a front door and a rear entrance to the decks via french doors. The spacious living room was another thing that caught my attention. Our entire family could sit comfortably. Also the dining room has a built in bar....seating for all.
Crystal and I truly appreciate you looking at our Manatee Hideaway and considering our little slice of paradise for your next vacation!

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