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Weeki Mermaid Retreat - Kayaks, SUPs, Dock & Lanai

Family-friendly stay near Weeki Wachee Springs

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9140 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayport Park Boat Ramp
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

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Seaside stay .At this Weeki Wachee Gardens vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Weeki Wachee River and 3 miles (5 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 16 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Weeki Mermaid Retreat - Kayaks, SUPs, Dock & Lanai

Escape to the enchanting Weeki Mermaid Retreat! Our retreat offers a king bed, queen bed, and a 2 twin bedroom, as well as 2 full bathrooms. Nestled on the canals of the Weeki Wachee, immerse yourself in the beauty of nature from the 75 ft dock or the fully screened lanai. Inside, discover a cozy den, sunny Florida room, and a fully equipped kitchen. This retreat is a gateway to aquatic adventures and the famous Weeki Wachee Springs for your family or friends!

Welcome to Weeki Mermaid Retreat – Your Ideal Florida Getaway!

Discover a serene escape at our mermaid themed 3-bedroom, 2-bath haven nestled in a tranquil neighborhood, surrounded by the untouched beauty of Florida's wilderness.

Key Features:

Modern & Spacious: Immerse yourself in a super clean, modern ambiance designed for comfort and relaxation.

Sleeps 8+: Enjoy a split floor plan that accommodates 8 guests effortlessly, with 3 bedrooms and an additional space for two on a comfy foam floor mattress in the den.

Ample Entertainment Spaces: Indulge in a variety of spaces including a Florida room overlooking the water, a separate den, a screened patio, an attached deck, and a 75-foot dock.

Entertainment Galore: Stay connected with excellent WiFi for both internet and gaming. Each bedroom, living room, and the Florida room boasts Roku-equipped flat-screen TVs.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: A chef's delight! Our kitchen comes complete with a coffee maker, electric kettle, stainless dishwasher and refrigerator, pots/pans, slow cooker, bakeware, utensils, dishes, and a pantry stocked with spices, condiments, flour, and sugar.

Outdoor Delights: Revel in the screened patio with a stainless steel propane grill, dining table for six, and a cozy swing for two. Newly added firepit area and outdoor games for added enjoyment.

Homey Touches: Both bathrooms are generously stocked with plenty of towels. Enjoy the comfort of reclining leather sofas in the Florida room.

Family-Friendly: Games, books, and videos available in the den and queen bedroom closet. Laundry room equipped with washer, dryer, and provided detergents.

Triple-Wide Driveway: Plenty of parking space for your vehicles, boats, and trailers.

Pack Light, Stay Right:

Everything Provided: We've thought of everything! Just bring your suitcase and settle in.
Book your Florida retreat now for an unforgettable stay with family or friends at Weeki Mermaid Retreat!
Guest access
Guests have full access to the entire house and yard, including the private turquoise dock, attached deck, screened patio, 25-foot wide driveway and attached carport. We provide 4 adult and 2 youth kayaks, 2 stand up paddleboards, and a floating swim mat.

We provide unscented premium shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in both bathrooms. There is also a starter supply of toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, dishwasher pods, and laundry detergent sheets.
We are located on a peaceful canal just minutes from the majestic, crystal clear Weeki Wachee River that leads directly into the Gulf of Mexico just a mile downstream. Public boat ramps are located nearby. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is a short drive away, or five miles upstream on the river. We include up to six kayaks (must be requested in advance). Bring your boat, canoe, or paddleboard, or just rent a boat nearby to experience the wildlife and beauty of Florida’s Nature Coast. The kids will also want to visit the Buccaneer Bay waterpark, the white sand beach at Pine Island, and the world-famous LIVE MERMAID SHOW only minutes away. At the end of the day you can cook your own catch or dine at one of many great local restaurants.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,510 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement. Minimum age to rent is 21. NO Smoking. NO pets. NO parties/events. Quiet Hours are from 10 PM - 8 AM.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Weeki Mermaid Retreat - Kayaks, SUPs, Dock & Lanai Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all had a great time. Swim mat was missing but management was quick to have one delivered to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris c.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was perfect for our Grandchildren to swim,kayak and Excellent for us Grandparents as well.The location on the Weeki wachee was perfectWe were at the end of a connected canal with a fountain and no boat traffic except for us and the neighbors The scenery was excellent We are going back next year for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffany j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space

We enjoyed our stay at the mermaid retreat. The common areas are spacious and cozy. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking and we very much enjoyed the kayaks, lanai and dock. Just a short paddle away from the river where we could paddle up towards the state park. Saw several manatees on our journey. The neighbors are friendly and quiet. Very peaceful overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing river retreat

House was perfecr & has everything you need. Linens and towels were clean and smelled good. Beds were comfy. Lots of space & sleeping areas. Perfect outside area and water was Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable Quiet Retreat!

Had a wonderful time using the kayaks and stand-up paddle boards and seeing all the beautiful wildlife! Highly recommend this fully stocked adorable little home that's close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

April D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Don’t hesitate…This home lacks NOTHING!

We had the best time for Thanksgiving. The house was VERY clean and VERY well equip. We will definitely return. The river was beautiful, we seen lots of mullet, Manatees & babies. The grands and kids enjoyed fishing, kayaking & having fire's. The screen room outside is perfect, with a grill, the long dock was great and made it easy for a few to be fishing at the same time. We made so many new memories and had lots of laughs. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. -Darnell Family Thanksgiving 2023
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family scalloping adventure

Property owners Aislinn & Scott Koenig was very pleasant and made our stay very nice. Weeki Mermaid Retreat was very clean and met all our needs. The springs were clean and we saw many manatees. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation. The child kayaks were so much fun for our little kids. We love the outdoor space and dock. We made great memories. The house was very comfortable and I could tell the owners were organized and put lots of care and attention to making our stay great. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M., Greenville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location on the Weeki Wachee

Beautiful home with lots of amenities. They had everything you would need in the kitchen already. Even down to the salt and pepper. Tons of towels, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, everything you can think of. This is a huge help when traveling with the family. easy communication with the owners. Check in process was all electronic. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home!

The Weeki Mermaid Retreat is a wonderful place to stay!! Our family really enjoyed our time there! We would highly recommend and will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Escape

We loved our stay. It was quiet and a great way to escape for a few days. The property was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet memories

We enjoyed our stay, and making sweet memories with our children and grandchildren! Saw lots of manatees, and even a dolphin in the canal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great hosts, great location

Our large family rented four places on the Weeki Wachee canals and my wife and I stayed here with our 21-year-old daughter, 25-year-old son, and his girlfriend. My 95-year-old mother also joined us here, preferring the electric lounge chair to a bed at another house. The place has a long dock right next to a big party house at the end of the last canal where there's a fountain and people always swim. But manatee seem to like the spot, and we saw at least one per day. In fact, one came right up to us as we sat on our dock, feet dangling in the water. Kayaks were easy to launch from here, and the house itself is really nice. Photos are accurate, and the hosts were very nice and communicative. We'd stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The house was very clean and well-stocked. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards. Fun time exploring the beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place!

Clean, spacious, well thought out. Anything you need, it was there. I can’t say enough about this great stay! Thank you so much! I’ve been telling my friends about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We really enjoyed our stay. House is well stocked & comfortable. We had a great time fishing & kayaking. The covered, screened patio area was a great place to chill & read in the sun and the rain. Thanks for a memorable few days!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend on the river

Property was as described with great outdoor space. House is clean and well maintained and kitchen has all the utensils needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in a beautiful spot

Our family of 5 spent 5 nights here and we all enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well stocked. The property was well maintained and had beautiful plants. We absolutely loved the screened in patio in the back. We used 5 of the provided kayaks and paddled down to the main river everyday several times. We saw multiple manatees everyday but one and one morning we saw 4 right off the dock of the house. The Weeki Wachee river is absolutely beautiful and we loved exploring it. We plan to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every minute of our visit. The location was perfect and quite. Plenty of room for our party of 6. The home had everything that you need and some extras. We were able to get to the main river within minutes. We would definitely rebook if we decide to visit the springs again. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us. The Evans
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela Z., Yulee,Fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

This home was absolutely amazing. Had everything that was needed. We came to work at a near by project evenings and returned home to rest. We so much enjoyed the backyard and kayaks. Host was very attentive at all times as needed. Thank you for allowing us the use of your beautiful home. We will definitely stay here if in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental

My family and I had an amazing stay for our spring break. The location is great. Five minutes down the road from the Weeki Wachee state park. We kayaked from the house to the spring and it was just amazing. We also put in at the state park and kayaked back to the house. Our kids loved playing in the canal. Over all a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

This home was absolutely perfect! If I could give 10 stars, I would! Plenty of room and so clean! We really enjoyed the outside screened in porch, which was perfect for a game with the kids around the table or just reading on the porch swing! It had everything we needed and some and the hosts were more than amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria D.

Liked: Cleanliness

CannaMD Retreat/Refresher

Amazing place and great host! Thank you - Thank you! It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023