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Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee.

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Beach
Property grounds
Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Near some of the best Gulf Beaches, including Caladesi Island, this home offers spacious living and entertainment spaces. Unwind in a heated swim spa on the large deck or grill up something delicious with friends and family.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee.

Mermaid House took a hit from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As a result we have new furniture and appliances throughout. The property is better than ever.

NOTE: Not a long term Rental. Stays of more than 30 days or 1 calendar month can be arranged but must be arranged with the Property Manager. Please use "Ask Manager a question" on this page for stays longer than cited above.

Spacious living, dining & kitchen area. There is a 60” TV in living room. Master bedroom has a TV. Both have Roku, Netflix and local Spectrum channels (Internet TV). Have High speed internet. Master bedroom has a King-sized bed. 2nd bedroom has a queen-sized bed. There is a laundry with full sized washer and dryer.

Large comfortable deck with gazebo and dock. There is plenty of seating for friends and family.

There is a dock available for your boat for an extra charge of $7.00/day to a maximum of $140/stay.

Located near some great Gulf Beaches including Caladesi Island which has been ranked as the #1 beach in America. Also, nearby Sun West Park is a spring fed lake and activity center with a great beach and lots of recreational opportunities.

Property manager

Don Himes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only. $100 cleanup fee if inside house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Pet Fee = $7.00/day to a maximum of $150.00 for stays over 3 weeks plus FL sales & tourism tax. Billed separately
No rentals beyond 30 days, longer stays must be approved.
Dock Usage Fee = $7.00/day to a maximum of $150.00 for stays over 3 weeks plus FL sales & tourism tax. Billed separately

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: Rate - $7/day fee + tax to a max of $154/stay.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No fence on property or seawall.

Events

No events allowed
Discuss with manager, additional charges may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only. $100 cleanup fee if inside house.

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
Note from host: Discuss with manager, additional charges may apply
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 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
Property Registration Number 1684063

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

House

About the neighborhood

Map
Hudson, FL

What's nearby

  • Hudson Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Cow Creek - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Show Palace Dinner Theater - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Hudson Beach Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beacon Woods Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪OLLIES ON THE BEACH - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. located?

Located in Hudson Beach Estates, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hudson Beach, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, and Cow Creek. Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Water living at its finest!

Thank you so much! We can’t say enough how much we enjoyed our stay at this property! I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

Loved the location!

We loved the location of this property! We loved watching all the boats go by! The house & property was perfect for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

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

Gorgeous veiw

My husband and I enjoyed our stay, very quite neighborhood. The canals and the sunset view is beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Excellent property

Property is in gorgeous location in Hudson. Located by many great restaurants and places to visit. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Vacation

We had a great time!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

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

Beautiful Hudson, FL

Great place to stay! Loved the location on the canals and watching the boats go by. Don Himes, the property mgr, is fantastic to work with. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 69 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rex B.

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

Mermaid house

We had a great time while staying here! Enjoyed the spa after a day on the water. Easy access to the Gulf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B., Mio

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

Great stay

Nice clean well equipped home in a quiet neighborhood. Friendly neighbors and great view. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Even better than advertised.

We wanted a place to get away & relax, and the Mermaid House was perfect. It's spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freida R.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful little house in lovely location. We really enjoyed our few days here. The house is lovely. Location is beautiful. Enjoyed the spa pool. Hope to visit again when it is slightly less hot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONI S.

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

Wonderful stay

Location was close to everything. Bed was very comfortable. Very clean house. Loved watching the boats and people go by on the canal. Don was great to work with.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Wonderful time

We enjoyed a wonderful month at this house. The views are great and it's so quiet. We hated to leave. The property manager was great and very responsive any time we reached out. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna T.

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

Love the mermaid house

The house was great. The view was incredible. Lots of birds came to visit and we even spotted a dolphin playing in the canal. We loved the swim spa! Great location. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Awesome place. Our new go-to place to stay

Perfect location . The house was very nice and well furnished. We all loved it. Very impressed. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

PHENOMENAL!!!

To say this home exceeded our expectations, is an understatement! From the view to the accommodations to the welcoming, this will be one of our favorites!! We’ll be looking at real estate in the area and now know the perfect place to stay!! Thank you Don for all your help!!! Thank you such an amazing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freida R.

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

Lovely home and location

Lovely house. Very comfortable and well stocked. Really enjoyed the swim spa. I'm recovering from a broken shoulder and shattered patella and bought some foam water weights to do PT in the spa. So much more fun in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Wedding trip

We were in town for a wedding. Great location, convenient to everything. Didn't get to enjoy all of the amenities of the house due to weather and time constraints, but hope to stay here again in the future. Communication with management was excellent. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

The house exceeded expectations

This house met all our needs. I was very surprised when we got there. This house exceeded my expectations. It was on a corner lot of the canal. The house was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie r.

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

Family vacation 2024

3rd time teturn renter..... We had a great time relaxing and enjoying the prace and quietness of this location. Had a wonderful time scalloping but fishing was poor this trip. Until next year..
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris B.

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

The BEST Vacation EVER!!

Our stay was truly home away from home. EVERYTHING was great! The location - house - amenities - peacefulness of the area - ease of getting around and finding places to go. It was truly a GREAT experience. We honestly did not want to leave. Doris & Talmadge
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Great stay with our family

Great house we enjoyed the outside area a bunch. It was close to family so they were able to visit. Beds were really comfortable. The only complaints I would have is the shower head in the main bathroom was not great and there is a shelf very poorly placed that I kept hitting my elbow on. I just ended up using the other shower the rest of the time and it was great. Overall great experience and great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Hurricane Idalia Cut Vacation Short

We were impressed with the house and location (easy to get to Gulf waters). The guys were excited to catch fish off the dock too. We enjoyed one night at the house (with the beautiful sunset) and made a 14 mile trip into the gulf waters that first morning. After arriving back at the house, I noticed that we were under a mandatory evacuation zone. Disappointed with the weather only. So thankful the house survived the hurricane so we can return to the Mermaid House. Working with Don was easy. He processed our refund quickly (due to mandatory evacuation).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia A.

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

Mermaid house stay!

Nice location for fishing! Beautiful house, great accommodations! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

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

Beauty in the water

We loved staying at the mermaid house. In the morning we sat on the blue bar stools reading our Bible. Every morning there was an egret, great Blue heron, and an anhingha. The fish were jumping, too. The place was very comfortable and well equipped. The owners were very responsive to questions. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

arthur w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good

I didn't feel well during the entire stay,unfortunately. In fact ,we left early.We didn't get the chance to enjoy this great property. Hopefully we will get another chance in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

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