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Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations

Family-friendly chalet in Weeki Wachee Gardens

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Smart TV, foosball, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis
Escape to this tri-level log home on the Weeki Wachee River, just five miles downstream from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. With a spacious ground level entertainment room and river-front dock, you can unwind with kayaks and smart TVs or explore the fenced grounds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations

Impressive tri-level 3 bedroom log home on the Weeki Wachee River - five miles downstream from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. This 1700 sq. ft. home has a sleeping capacity for 10 people. Amenities include kayaks (5 singles, 1 junior, kayaks may vary. Rentals available nearby), a spacious ground level screened entertainment room featuring a mini-kitchen, half bath, large TV with ample seating, river-front dock with lounge furniture, fenced grounds, Wi-Fi, five smart TVs, 2nd story deck off the living area, lower waterfront paver patio with BBQ grill and an outdoor shower, cold A/C, child gates, and on-site parking.

See manatees right in your backyard. During the winter months they are very frequent.



Other things to note:

LATE CHECK-OUTS & EARLY CHECK-INS: Check-in time is 4PM and checkout time is 11AM. Door codes do not activate until set check-in time. Early access will not be provided without prior approval. Guests who check-in early or checkout past checkout time will charged the additional fee of $50/hr.

DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A damage deposit of $100 is required at time of booking. This is collected by credit card. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

SECURITY CAMERA: There is a security camera facing the driveway that will be on during your stay. Any pets or extra guests seen on property is subject to a charge.



Call us with any questions 727.209.7790

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

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
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Must be 21 years of age to rent.
Sorry but no pets allowed.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Weeki River Star5vacations
Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations Spring Hill
Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations Private vacation home
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About the neighborhood

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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 58 min drive - 46.3 miles
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 59 min drive - 40.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations located?

This family-friendly Weeki Wachee Gardens chalet is located on the waterfront, steps from Weeki Wachee River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pine Island Beach Park and Weeki Wachee Springs. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Weeki River Lodge Star5Vacations Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nikie W.

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

Annual Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay, and our family made plenty of memories. The host was very responsive to address any issues that arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melyssa R.

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

Great location on the river

This was a great location! We enjoyed the river daily.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ F.

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

Good location, plenty of space

Plenty of space for a big family gathering. Mind the time of year if you’re expecting to see manatees as there is a “off season”, but no matter the time of year this location is very pleasant and the owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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

Great retreat

This place is beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed the kayaks and we would love to enjoy it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roland A.

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

Family River Retreat

It’s an amazing house. Family had a great time on the river and using the kayaks. Want to go back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhett W.

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

Beautiful cabin on the springs

Beautiful cabin on the springs, The rooms were clean and well thought out. The game room was a nice. Loved the location as it relates to kayaking. Brunch on the deck was one of my favorite parts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Old Florida and natural

Great rental. Enjoyed the relaxed, chill vibe.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha V.

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

Great location

Loved that the house was on the water. We saw manatees swim by. The ramp into the water made getting in with kayaks easy. The big deck and patio were great spots to hang out.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

Awesome!

Great vacation here! The house is amazing! So many activities right here! Kids loved the kayaks and we saw tons of manatees right here! Would definitely come back here next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great House and Location at Weeki

Lower outdoor space was wonderful. Enjoy jumping in off the dock and paddleboarding. Brought our boat and had no trouble on the dock. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Grandson's Spring Break Fun

Great accomodation. Nicely equiped. Great with kayaks and games. Canal location afforded views of manatees. Loved it and look forward to our next experience at Weeki Wachi.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

For n River Weekend

We loved our stay on the Weeki Wachee river. The home was beautiful and perfectly located. Kayaking along the river, we saw manatees swimming by along with beautiful scenery. The home had everything we needed for all our meals. We hung out on the dock fishing for mullet, mango snapper and other varieties of fish. Excellent weekend on the River. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stefanie G.

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

River time

Property was family friendly- great location on the river. Some of the boats needed repair as they filled up with water when using. We had a good time in the VRBO
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Nice

I loved the A/C units in each bedroom, I like it cold when I sleep
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Lascassas, USA

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

Kayaking the Weeki

Great property, so easy to kayak on Weeki. Living room was roomy with large sofa that all 4 of us could stretch out on to watch the big TV. Downstairs was really big area to play games and watch TV and outside deck was really nice to relax and watch the water. Quiet neighborhood and management answered any questions quickly. Very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Spring Break in Florida

This is the third year in a row that we have stayed in this neighborhood for Spring Break. This was our favorite property so far. Close to the main river channel, a short distance to the Gulf, close to local restaurants and amenities, ample kitchen, and plenty of kayaks. Hopefully it will be available next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

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

Scalloping fun

Very good location, the river is a bit shallow for my boat(28 ft) but I was able to get out at low tide with lots of trepidation. Dock and outside area excellent. Deck was excellent and peaceful in the evenings. Scalloping was excellent but to windy to fish off shore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Megan G.

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

Family vaca on the river

Love the location of the home. It was clean when we got there. However, we walked into a puddle of water in the kitchen and it was a little annoying to have water dripping on us as we cooked which wasn't too big of a deal but never got the problem resolved while we were there. We still had a great time and the house is in a great location and had lots of amenities! Sad we had to leave a day early because of a hurricane 😥
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

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

Last vacation together for a few years

This was my 18 year old sons last vacation with us for awhile. He is going into the air force and he has always loved weeki wachee. The location of this house is amazing. A kayak ride to Rogers Park. When tide was high we ran and jumped into the river. The baby even loved swimming everyday and chilling inside patio or out on dock. Literally a 10 minute or less drive from Weeki Wachee State Park, Pine Island, fishing. We only left to get food or to explore all that this area had to offer. My favorite part of this house is patio. It stays cool and it so relaxing. But if you need handicap accessibility this house is not for you. We would definitely stay again. We have stayed at two other locations on weeki wachee but i think everyone had a favorite and it was this one.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Z.

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

Great time & perfect patio area!

The property was perfect. The downstairs screened in lanai, made it a great area to entertain with the coolness of the fans, shade, and no bugs! The dock and swim up rock area was perfect to enjoy the cool water during the hot day. With a shower, fridge, food prep area and bathroom downstairs ….. you could stay outside forever! We saw manatees and dolphins right at the dock. The inside was well stocked and nice. The sofa really needs to be replaced or deep cleaned it was rather gross BUT we only sat 1x the whole week we were there. Most beds were comfy and the air was ICE COLD!! I would suggest more adult size or double kayaks, as we had no kids so could only use 4 at a time, the other adults could not use the kids size. We had a great time and enjoyed all the river life had to offer!! ** the only way inside the house is up a flight of stairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jenny D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Decent but not the cleanest and repairs needed !

This property is 100% not worth the money… good things about this rental : Check in process was very easy. Access to the river and kayaks available Game roomDown stairs was a nice touch Sliding door to get in the home will hurt your back. It’s so hard to slide open and close. Came in to dead roaches on check in and woke up to them every morning. You are right next to really run down and questionable properties. The neighbor stayed up all night working in his truck banging and reving the truck up ALL through the night for 3 nights straight. Utensils in the drawer had a nasty greasy film on them and smelt sour The room with the bunk beds that we intended for our young ones was not even practical. The space on the top Bunk to ceiling isn’t even usable to sleep it’s so close to the ceiling. The change water filter in the fridge was on clearly they don’t check that. Bathroom Upstairs lights flickered, one in the shower didn’t work. If you have the lights on you’ll have a headache from flickering. We stay in homes 2x a year for family get aways and this is definitely the worst we’ve stayed in so far. This property would be good for young college kids who want river access and a cool party area downstairs, not a family with small children who care about cleanliness. Honestly feel like we got ripped off. We asked for options of early check in late check out prior to arriving and thank god we didn’t. They wanted $50 and hour per hour we wanted early/late lol Yea right
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Awesome place!

Loved the location. Will definitely stay here in the future. Clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Weeki Wachee Oasis

Thank you for having our family in your beautiful Weeki Wachee River home. We loved everything about the house, from the unique decor, super comfy beds, with everything one could need upon arrival. The outdoor lower level entertainment area was great for the family/kids. The home sits on the water where just around the bend via the provided kayaks, you’ll find the crystal clear waters you’re looking for. We loved the log cabin style construction that makes the home that much more unique for the area. Stay here, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Curt B.

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

Family assembly

Nice place Great amenities Clean Roomy Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimball B.

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

A Great Stay!

We really enjoyed staying here! The property was awesome and offered everything we needed and more. Great Host and great communication! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022