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"Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Tucked under the shade of majestic live oaks, this treehouse-like home offers a peaceful retreat with updated floors and furnishings. Enjoy kayaking or canoeing on the pristine Weeki Wachee River, just steps from your doorstep. With fully-stocked kitchen and bathroom essentials, you can focus on relaxing in this serene haven.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water

The original owner of this property told us that she felt like she lived in a tree house. She was right! Enjoy lazy days under the shade of these big beautiful live oaks. Updated recently with new floors and furnishings, you will find our home very comfortable and peaceful.

This home with 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 bathroom sleeps 4 people comfortably. Queen size bed in master, full size bed in guest room. Kitchen is fully stocked with pots & pans, utensils, dishes, and enough "essentials" in bathroom and kitchen to get your vacation started.

Once you get settled in, go out and enjoy the outdoors. The pristine Weeki Wachee River is home to an abundance of wildlife. You'll see sheepshead, mullet, blue crabs, and of course manatees. I counted 10 manatees one early morning leaving the spring at the end of our canal! And of course tropical birds, hawks, and eagles. Use my kayaks (3) or canoe (1) or bring your boat and tie up to my dock. Or you can rent a jon boat or kayaks from the marina across the road from the entrance to my neighborhood. Take the provided beach chairs, beach towels, and umbrella to the beach at Rogers Park, on the river (2 min away) or Pine Island, on the gulf (10 min).

My family and I have been spending weekends in this home for 10 years. It should have everything you need to enjoy your time here.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 960 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water Spring Hill
"like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Weeki Wachee Springs and Bowlero Spring Hill. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Bayport Park Pier - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Weeki Wachee River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Bayport Park Pier and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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"Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Very much enjoyed our stay. Would love to come back soon. I highly recommend this comfy rental.

Loved that we saw dolphins right in the canal in the backyard. Very relaxing stay. The house is so comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Pleasure Palace

We enjoyed our stay at Like a tree house. Seen 4 Manatees the very first day, this is our second time staying at Dawns place and would highly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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

Lovely stay

Simple little home perfect for a weekend get away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt C.

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

Would love to have stayed longer!

Very comfortable and clean home with access to the Weeki Wachee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoyed cruising the river and canal’s with provided kayaks. We enjoyed watching manatees and other critters swim up and down the crystal clear waters of the waters from the deck above. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed the week. Relaxing location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Great spot

Close to main river, wonderful amenities, clean and tidy. Would rent again no hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise I.

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

Excellent stay

Love this house. Well stocked, spent lots of time on the balcony. Saw manatee, porpoise and turtles. Went kayaking and bike riding. It was a great relaxing week.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the best place to get away everything was as said but way more!! Great host and a amazing place one of my best vacations almost want to keep a secret!!! from the dolphins and manatees to the fish 🎣 and amazing paddle to the springs perfect get away will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Tree house

We had a lovely time! The location was perfect and it was so well supplied with kayaks, a fire pit and plenty of kitchen and bathroom necessities. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tonya r.

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

Great house

We had a wonderful stay in the "Tree house". Owners communicated well and made us feel welcome. Luttle mix up upon check in but owner was quick to fix the issue and made it right. Would definitely recommend to others. We fished, kayaked and really enjoyed the food places that were in the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari G.

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

Wonderful stay in the treetops

Had a lovely stay at this wonderful property. Dawn was a great host and wonderful communicator. Great location for access to the park and just a fantastic spot for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia H.

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

Paddle get away

The home is clean, comfortable and good location with easy access to Weeki Wachee Springs. Happy with our time there. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tom n.

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

Quiet

Great getaway
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert r.

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

Great property

Stayed for a weekend at this house and we loved it. Has everything you could need... kayaks, bikes, grill, firepit, great porch overlooking the river. The location of the property was great, lots of things to do in that area. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Weeki Wachee Garden Retreat

Beautiful and very peaceful, alot if stairs makes it a little bit difficult with groceries and etc But a great little vacation spot overall
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dan H.

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

Weeki wachee

Enjoyed the river
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

Very nice home

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Amazing week

Such a beautiful place. We will be back next year! Host Dawn is amazing and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autum H.

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

Treehouse on Weeki wachee

The house was very clean and well stocked with comforts of home. We were able to launch paddle boards off the back dock just a short paddle to the river. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Weeki getaway

Property was just what we needed. Clean, comfortable, sufficiently stocked. Treetop porch/deck fabulous for coffee & evening relaxing. Good access to main river (but not directly on river) for peddling.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Birthday Weekend

The home was fabulous and perfect for our little weekend getaway. Having the kayaks were great as we spent the day paddling up and down the canals and river. Saw a momma and Baby manatee to top off the day. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

We loved "Like a Treehouse"!

We had a wonderful stay at "Like a Treehouse". It was well equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. We loved kayaking early morning and saw manatee! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffany j.

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

Cozy stay

We had everything we needed. It was clean, cozy and convenient. I was able to launch my SUP and float down the river all day stopping to manatee gaze, swim and eat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Quiet treehouse

We had a great time. The property was quiet and well equipped for a river activity stay. Our plan was to kayak and see various river animals. We saw otters, dolphins, a manatee, lots of birds we've seen only in zoos, and turtles. We definately would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Excellent stay

It was everything stated and better than we even expected. Nothing more we could have asked for. Even the weather was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024