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Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat!

Lodge on riverfront Weeki Wachee Gardens location

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A wooden deck with two red Adirondack chairs and a flagpole with a flag.
A living room with a large world map on the wall, a black leather sofa with red cushions, and a wooden coffee table with a decorative item.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and dining table with chairs.
A house with a dock extending into a body of water, a caution sign for flooding, and red chairs on the dock.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a sink, and a trash bin.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bayport Park Boat Ramp
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Spring Hill

On river.You'll find Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Weeki Wachee River within 3 miles (5 km) of this lodge. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 8 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat!

The perfect mix of relaxation & adventure await you at this charming Old Florida river retreat! Captain's Quarters is the 2nd floor unit in a 2 story house called Pirate's Cove. Private entrance, private kayaks, canoe and paddleboard and all of the comforts of home. Guests will share a dock, garage and laundry with downstairs guests. A pair of mountain bikes is available for your use and we have added a pair of clear kayaks for an additional fee, if desired. Explore the natural beauty of the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River by kayaks or canoe from your backyard and enjoy the breeze from the dock or backyard!! Home offers a king bed in the master bedroom, a twin pirate boat bed with a trundle and a futon in the 2nd bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living room. 4 single person Kayaks, and 1 large 3 person canoe are included in your stay for an easy paddle to the famous rope swing, restaurants 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.There are bike trails nearby. Boats can be rented at very reasonable prices only 10 minutes away at Hernando Beach 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 by the dock while you watch the local fish jump and see the manatees swim by. There is WiFi, a flat screen cable 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, Captains Quarters at Pirate's Cove is the place to book your next vacation! Check out our other properties, Mermaid Cove, just around the corner where pets are allowed (VRBO# 747599) and Mermaid Landing at Pirate's Cove (VRBO# 892691)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Parties are not permitted, Any noise level or activity that generates complaints from neighbors will be considered as damage/ result in deposit loss
Capacity is for up to 5 adults and remainder may be children. Daytime visitors may not exceed four people.
Swim at own risk. All guests waive any liability to property owner regarding swimming in the canal.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed: in outdoor areas

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
Onsite 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Captain's Quarters Pirate's Cove Waterfront Retreat House
Captain's Quarters Pirate's Cove Waterfront Retreat House
Captain's Quarters Pirate's Cove Waterfront Retreat Weeki Wachee
Captain's Quarters Pirate's Cove Waterfront Retreat House
Captain's Quarters Pirate's Cove Waterfront Retreat Weeki Wachee
Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat!
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat! to the airport?

This lodge is 55.5 mi (57-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this lodge.

How close is Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat! to the beach?

This lodge is 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Pine Island Beach Park.

Does Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat! offer free breakfast?

This lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat!?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat!?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat! have a pool?

This lodge does not have a pool.

Does Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat! to downtown Weeki Wachee Gardens?

This lodge is 1 mi away from Weeki Wachee Gardens.

Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove! A Waterfront Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The host was helpful, welcoming, and answered our questions promptly. The decor is super cute and the deck view is gorgeous. We appreciated the use of the kayaks too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Captain's Quarters was a great location at the intersection of two canals and very close to the beautiful Weeki Wachee River. We loved sitting on the porch watching birds fly by and fish jump in the river, paddling with the provided kayaks, and taking day trips to Tarpon Springs, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, and nearby Pine Island Park to swim and watch the sunset. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. A great place for a family vacation!
Sunset from the deck
Kayaking on the Weeki Wachee
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed every minute of our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacek J.

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

Perfect times,perfect place

Thanks for everything,this place is perfect for relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

A great location

The kids had a blast in the inlets and river. The kayaks there were such a great amenity. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Perfect getaway

A perfect little spot for a budget family trip. So much nature and wildlife. A quiet area but convenient to all the stores or restaurants you could need.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Captain's quarters at pirates cove was awesome

So much fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike p.

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

Great

Nice place close to main river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Girl’s Weekend

Great property. Super fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stevie R.

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

Great!

Great location and it's not over priced. Host was very responsive when needed. It was my family’s second year and we would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas vacation

We had a great time only issue we had hard time finding wood but the rest was great
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve M.

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

Family getaway

Location was fantastic. Place is exactly like shown. Super cute decor, and was spotless. We will definitely be back. Thanks for an amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot on the inlet to the river. We had so much fun! We got tons of use out of the kayaks! The house is set up great and we enjoyed cooking breakfast and eating outside overlooking the water. What a great experience- we will stay here again if we get the opportunity.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

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

A little bit of Heaven

Really enjoyed kayaking on the crystal clear water , shopping was easy to get too, we are seniors so it was nice and relaxing , quiet!! We played games thank you for that !
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Missy D.

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

Weeki river house

It felt like home ,it was cozy.We utilized the kayaks and canoe.Main river is super close.Loved sitting on the deck and on the dock.Slept 7 comfortably.It was an affordable get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

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

Another amazing stay !! Fantastic time !!

We had an awesome time. Short paddle to the river, neighbors are super, very clean home. Teresa the cleaning lady is wonderful, and owner is great too. We will be back ! Thank you for sharing your house on the river with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie V.

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

Weeki Wachee getaway

Property was in very quiet neighborhood located on canal just houses from the main river. The sandbar at the end of the canal is a local hotspot. We loved seeing the manatees right off the dock as well as when we kayaked up and down the river along with all the rest of the wildlife and gorgeous atmosphere- stuff you just can't enjoy living in the city. I would definitely love to go back another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stevie R.

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

Impressed

My family traveled here from Louisiana it was our first time visiting Weeki Wachee. I honestly did not know what to expect with the rental but it was very nice. Bigger than the pictures make it appear. I was very happy with the place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel S.

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

IF YOU LIKE GETTING RIPPED OFF!

The sliding doors to the porch don’t LOCK! The screened porch has more holes than SWISS CHEESE! The deck has VERY rough wood, you need heavy duty shoes to walk on it. Rent this place if you enjoy all those ECTRAS
Stayed 58 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
– Pirate Paradise on the River!We just checked out of Captain’s Quarters at Pirate’s Cove, and what an awesome trip! The hist was very kind and very responsive. It was me and my two sons (17 and 20), and we had an absolute blast. The location is perfect—right on the canal with kayaks ready to go. We hit the water every day and even had manatees come right up to the dock! Total bucket-list moment.The house itself is super fun and decked out in pirate and ship-themed decor—it really adds to the experience. The back patio was our go-to chill zone after a day of paddling (bug spray highly recommended in the evenings!).Pro tip for future guests: when you head out of the canal on your kayak, hang a left once you hit the river. That takes you upstream, where the water is crystal clear and there are lots of great spots to pull off and swim. If you go right, it's deeper and the water gets a bit murkier—more like the canal.Only thing we missed was having a second TV. There’s just one in the living room, so at night my sons would’ve loved being able to relax in their rooms with something to watch. But honestly, we were so worn out from the day's adventures, it didn’t ruin a thing.Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for a fun, laid-back getaway on the water. We’d totally stay here again!
Sunset
View from living room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Che C.

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

Family trip

We loved the location and the direct access to the water. The kayaks and the canoe were definitely an incentive to choose this rental. We rented the second story which was plenty of room for five people, and more than enough room for just us three. You can rent both the first and second floors. There is a fire pit and a dock. There is a pool table in the shared downstairs game room. We loved the upper deck area. Having paper towels and toilet paper and dish soap and hand soap provided was a blessing. You have multiple options for food and shopping with Spring Hill so close by. Camp Mary provides onshore fishing. We just enjoyed the time together. It was a quiet, private neighborhood for our visit. My personal take is go when it is not mosquito season. If any critique-the couch could be more comfy; however, it was fine for us. The rooms were tastefully decorated and the beds were comfy. The air conditioning worked great. I loved the layout. Our son loved his room. The pirate ship bed is an awesome selling point with kids. Thanks so much for sharing this place with us and for making it such a great family time with all the personal touches!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Captain’s Dump!!!!!

Keypad on door lock, hardly works. Numbers don’t function correctly. Tried code 3 times and got locked out. Finally got it to work after 1 person held the knob and 1 entered code. It needs to be replaced. Photographer was magnificent at disguising how poor this rental is. The living /dining furniture look like frat house furniture. Fabric on Victoria couch was torn and has exposed padding. Brown “leather couch” cushions were discolored, worn out and sagging as well matching chair and foot rest. Kitchen table missing veneer strips and table top is rippled in many places. Many holes in screen around deck porch. Screen is ripped at door handle about the length of the handle. Deck railing and floor is rotting and in need of repairs. Missing pieces on both. Single bathroom looked dirty because of mismatched paint job. The faucet almost came off in my hand while trying to see it work. The commode is like a child’s commode , not only small but very low to the ground and probably from the 70’s. The floor in the house is sagging as my suitcase rolled from the living room down the hallway as soon as I let go of the handle. The barrel chair’s cushion is also ripped and showing padding. One blind in the pirate ship room, had 2 sections cut out of it. Maybe 3 positive things to say- kitchen was clean, pirate ship bedroom was clean. Master bedroom was clean. We turned around and left. We did NOT stay. Maybe owner can make improvements with the money I paid for 2 nights. If you are in college or just graduated, then you will not mind staying here. Adults , making their own way , with children——run,run,run. Just sad we did not get to enjoy the river and “free kayaks, canoe “ provided by owner. Did not contact owner when we checked in because It was too late for refund and I would not have been nice to talk with. It could have been steam cleaned, but due to the other neglected things, it felt real dirty, griming and dingy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rand T.

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

Great place

Place & location was great for us. Manatees & turtles were the highlight 💜. However the three man canoe is not… Loved the place … would have loved it more if we could have actually used the canoe. 2 adults with canoe experience could not ( waaaay to little … ) Still would highly recommend the stay … just dont count on the canoe ( same size as the plastic kayaks )
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Quiet place.

Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Serene!

We absolutely loved it. Comfortable clean space and such a quick paddle to the main river. Our favorite part was the dock just steps from the home. We saw manatees, turtles and fish. It was wonderful having access to the kayaks and paddle boards, we really appreciated that! We made wonderful memories here! Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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