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Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks

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A calm river with docked boats, a dock with a chair, and a sign indicating private property. - Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks (Weeki Wachee)
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a large island with stools, and various kitchen appliances. - Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks (Weeki Wachee)
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a hurricane evacuation plan sign. - Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks (Weeki Wachee)
A pool area with clear water, surrounded by trees and a sandy beach. - Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks (Weeki Wachee)
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At Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks

  • Relax, Unwind & Make a Splash at Your Waterfront Weeki Wachee Retreat



    Welcome to your own slice of Florida’s Nature Coast! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront retreat sits in a peaceful neighborhood along the beautiful canals of the Weeki Wachee River, offering the perfect home base for families, friends, couples, and groups looking to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the water.



    Whether your ideal getaway means paddling down a crystal-clear spring-fed river, relaxing on the dock with a good book, gathering around the firepit after a day of adventure, or simply enjoying a comfortable home away from home, this property makes it easy to do it all.



    A Comfortable Home for the Whole Crew



    With a split-bedroom floor plan, two living areas, and sleeping accommodations for up to 9 guests, there’s plenty of room to spread out and relax. The cozy den includes additional sleeping space with a foam mattress, making it a versatile spot for kids, teens, or extra guests.



    Each room features a Roku-equipped or Smart TV, while strong WiFi keeps everyone connected for streaming, gaming, or planning the next day’s adventures. When you’re ready to unplug, you’ll also find a selection of games, books, and videos for some good old-fashioned downtime.



    Everything You Need to Feel at Home



    The fully equipped kitchen is ready for everything from quick breakfasts to family dinners and fresh-caught seafood. You’ll find stainless-steel appliances, cookware, utensils, pantry basics, spices, and more, so you can prepare meals without having to pack the kitchen sink.



    Step outside to the screened patio, where you can fire up the propane grill, enjoy a meal at the table for six, or relax together on the swing built for two. The spacious yard offers even more room to enjoy the Florida sunshine, with a hammock for lazy afternoons, a firepit for evening gatherings, and outdoor games for some friendly competition.



    Your Own Waterfront Playground



    The real star of the property is the water.



    Located directly on the canal, the private turquoise dock gives you easy access to the waterways of the Weeki Wachee River. Use the provided kayaks or paddleboards and launch right from the property, or simply spend some time by the water soaking up the peaceful surroundings.



    A floating swim mat is provided for those who want to cool off and enjoy the water right from the dock. Keep an eye out for Florida wildlife as you relax—being on the water means nature is always close by.



    Thoughtful Amenities for an Easy Stay



    We’ve stocked the home with the little extras that make a vacation more comfortable:



    -Premium shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in both bathrooms

    -Starter supplies of coffee, creamer, and household essentials

    -Washer and dryer with laundry detergent provided

    -Fully equipped kitchen with cookware and pantry basics

    -Strong WiFi and Smart/Roku TVs throughout the home

    -Games, books, and videos for relaxing downtime

    -Triple-wide driveway with plenty of room for vehicles, boats, or trailers



    Explore Weeki Wachee & Florida’s Nature Coast



    There’s plenty to explore just beyond your front door. The home is only minutes from the crystal-clear Weeki Wachee River, where you can kayak, paddleboard, or explore the waterways toward the Gulf of Mexico.



    Spend the day at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, famous for its legendary live mermaid show, or cool off at Buccaneer Bay Water Park. For a relaxing beach day, head to Pine Island Beach and enjoy the sandy shoreline and Gulf breezes.



    After a day on the water, come home to grill dinner, gather around the firepit, or simply sit back and enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting.



    Whether you’re planning an action-packed family vacation, a friends’ getaway, a romantic escape, or a relaxing retreat surrounded by nature, this waterfront home gives you the space, comfort, and location to make the most of your time on Florida’s Nature Coast.



    Come for the crystal-clear water. Stay for the sunsets, wildlife, relaxation, and memories you’ll make along the Weeki Wachee River.

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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 attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Spring Hill travel guide
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • A river surrounded by dense green foliage, with kayaks visible on the water.
    Weeki Wachee River
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A person paddleboarding on a clear river surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.
    Weeki Wachee Springs
    9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • A sunset over a calm sea with a small boat and distant structures.
    Hudson Beach
    25 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • A manatee swimming underwater.
    Three Sisters Springs
    43 min drive - 38.8 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7-Eleven
    12 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    12 min drive
  • Steak 'n Shake
    12 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    12 min drive
  • La Bella Napoli
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Weeki Wachee Gardens vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Weeki Mermaid Retreat Waterfront Getaway w/Kayaks Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent amenities, very responsive hosts. We had a magical experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely amazing time. Location is perfect, house is perfect, service was excellent!!! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

CannaMD Retreat/Refresher

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this house!

Thank you coming for sharing your beautiful home with us gorgeous the c weekend. We had a relaxing time there over the New Year weekend. House was clean and furniture in excellent condition with practically everything you need on hand which is hard to find. Plenty of kayaks to use for the entire family. Owners were in contact often with us both before, during, and after our stay to make sure all was good. Will stay here in the future for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manatees and more

We were looking for location and kayaks to provide a relaxing getaway with family. The house met our needs perfectly. We kayaked several times up and down the River and were rewarded encounters with manatee mammas and babies, turtles and bird life. The owners left an amazing welcome “snack” in the refrigerator that we worked on for several days. We hated to see our visit end.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023