Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental

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Entire home

Back of property - view from top balcony off of living room and master bedroom.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Parking available

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Hernando Beach, FL

Weeki Wachee Springs
‪19 min drive‬
Weeki Wachee River
‪20 min drive‬
Pine Island Beach Park
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Guest, Water

1 King Bed

Game Room Extra Bed

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest, Street

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest, Water

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Spend your next vacation at "The Dolphin House," our beautiful 4 bedroom/3 bathroom home, while enjoying the Gulf of Mexico as your backyard! Pontoon Boat On-Site! Available for Rent

You will enjoy daily visits from dolphins, sting rays, and the occasional manatee. The private dock is the perfect place to fish or park your boat if you choose to bring one. There is a jacuzzi, a swimming pool, two large screened in areas overlooking the water, as well as multiple private docks for boating. This house is a fully furnished home with an upstairs and downstairs living room, a pool table, and bar. The entire space can sleep up to 10 people with three king beds, one queen, and a pull-out Murphy bed. The area is perfect for kayaking, scalloping, fishing (fish poles and tackle box ready to use), and sitting by the pool, soaking up the Florida sunshine!

Whether you're looking for a large space for your next scalloping trip or family get together or a more relaxing escape with nothing more on the agenda than sipping cocktails in the pool while watching the sun disappear into the Gulf, this is the perfect spot for you!

** This home is not suitable for those with mobility issues. The upstairs living area with kitchen is only accessible by exterior stairs.
**There is no interior staircase to connect the bottom rec room floor with the upper living area floor
**The garage is for owner use and storage only and not available to renters during stay. ** During Hurricane Season we encourage our guests to have traveler’s insurance

Property manager

Ashley

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

*Alert* - No Pool Fence. Open water access

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Ignore size limit - all pets are welcome

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Hernando Beach, FL

What's nearby

Weeki Wachee Springs - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 20 min drive - 14.6 km
Weeki Wachee River - 20 min drive - 14.7 km
Pine Island Beach Park - 21 min drive - 16.0 km
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 24 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬14 min drive
‪Upper Deck - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax and Play! Gulf Front, Private Home w/Pool+Pontoon Boat Rental located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Nature Coast Botanical Gardens, Bowlero Spring Hill and Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Weeki Wachee River and Bayport Park Pier are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

DAvid Y.

29 Mar 2025

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

Wonderful House with Dolphins & Manatees

We've stayed every year for the last 7 years. Best location with lots of space, right on the Gulf with a large dock and pool. We rented a pontoon delivered right to the dock and they picked it up at the end. Owners very responsive

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lori R.

25 Mar 2025

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

Florida 2025

The overall experiencewas exactly what we needed, to get away. The surprising thing was the destruction caused by the back to back hurricanes.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

27 May 2024

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

Wonderful place to stay with our group

Loved the dock, lots of kayaks, super clean, kitchen very convenient. Def going there again

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

19 Mar 2024

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

Nice stay

Really nice outdoor amenities thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Beth W.

10 Aug 2024

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

Dolphin House

The view was amazing. The home had plenty of room and patio furniture. Our family had a great time. We are definitely coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara c.

24 Sept 2023

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

Hernando beach home

We rented home in order to experience weeki springs. Location was perfect. Host were terrific and accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

8 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful view!

My family really enjoyed there stay! Would highly recommend! If you love the water!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

14 June 2024

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

Amazing family vacation

The house had everything we needed for our family of 9. Teenager and little ones all had plenty to do. Fishing boating dolphins and loved the boat rental. GREAT TIME great house

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis K., Greensboro, NC

8 Nov 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

Lots of room and Great location on the water. Highly suggest the boat rental and going to the flats. Great communication with host.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

5 July 2024

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

Perfect getaway

Our stay at the Vrbo house in Hernando Beach was fantastic. The property features a dock where you can fish right off the back, making for an effortless and enjoyable fishing experience. We also loved the kayaking opportunities available, with easy access to calm and scenic waters that provided hours of exploration and fun. The house was well-equipped and comfortable, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

25 June 2023

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

early June stay

we had a pleasant time, easy communication with property manager. would come back again

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

26 Sept 2023

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

Awesome Location

There were six adults in our party and we had plenty of room. The location was fantastic, we saw dolphins off the dock every day. Boat rental on site was a great bonus. The hosts were super accommodating and replied immediately with their responses. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James, Tampa

20 Aug 2023

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

Scalloping

The property was perfect for our needs. The property is very close to channel to get offshore to scallop. Very quiet location

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

17 Mar 2024

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

Just what we needed

Ashley and Dave were fabulous host. We had so much fun. Anything we could have needed was already there. The spot was beautiful and it made our vacation very memorable. Thinking about next year already.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason p.

27 Apr 2024

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

Paradise by the water

We had an amazing two weeks stay, the weather was lovely and the house was perfect for what we needed .Nothing was too much trouble for our host.we had a minor problem with the pool and was sorted immediately.We saw so much wildlife from the dock and fished most days.Renting the boat was an added extra but thoroughly worth the money. Looking forward to our next stay.Will definitely return.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenean L.

10 Mar 2023

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

Hernando Beach Spring Break

We had an absolutely wonderful stay, you cannot beat the location and amenities. We docked our boat at the house, fished and kayaked off the dock. Enjoyed the pool and all the many seating options. Teens loved the downstairs rec room and bedrooms and us adults loved the upstairs and views. Kitchen had everything under the sun you could ever need. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

29 May 2024

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

Relaxing Week

The house was amazing for our family of 8 adults. Plenty of room to spread out. The outside area was so relaxing. Beautiful water view and plenty of wildlife. We added the pontoon to our stay and loved taking the boat to the flats each day and canal cruising in the evenings. The area of Hernando Beach was easy to drive around in. No waits at restaurants and plenty of shopping close by. The host were easily accessible and timely with answering questions. We would love to visit again!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jaime M.

11 Jan 2023

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

Perfect Location

We had such a great time at this property. It was very comfy for our group of 8 adults. The location was great. Right at the end of the street so you were right on the gulf. Easy kayak to see the sunset and watch the dolphins play. The pool and hot tub were an extra bonus. Dave and Ashley were very accommodating. We will be back for sure.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

4 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful Location - New Boats!

This is our third time at this property. We love this amazing location. You literally take the boat and in five feet you are in the Gulf of Mexico. We loved the new addition of the two new rental boats - a pontoon and a Seadoo boat. Great addition to an already wonderful stay. Dave and Ashley were great hosts and the few things we forgot to bring they made sure we had. If you love relaxing on the Gulf Coast without the craziness of tourist spots - you will love this place! Our family looks forward to this trip every year!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

23 May 2023

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

Amazing Wildlife Views!

If you want to see tons of sealife activity, this is your place!!! We stayed 6 days and saw a wide aray of cool things just from the dock. Sting rays, dolphins, turtles, jumping fish, crabs etc. Enjoy the sunset from the canoe or kayaks, there's plenty of sun and shade on the back deck, and we thoroughly enjoyed the basement pool table and poker table. Renting the pontoon for a day to hit the sandbar was fantastic as well. Wonderful hospitality, beautiful home, we will surely stay here again. Thank you Dave and Ashley!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

30 Apr 2023

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

Family Spring break

My family and I stayed here for our spring break at the end of March. There were 8 of us. We felt we all had plenty of space, each family with our own bathroom. The house was clean, the owner was very responsive with any need we had. The pool set up was perfect for our younger kids. We saw dolphins almost every day swim by the doc. We fished from the doc every day for hours. I wished we would’ve taken the kayaks out sooner to watch the sunset, AMAZING. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J.

4 Apr 2023

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

Awesome Fishing Trip!

Returning guests and we loved the new pontoon boat. This was a guys fishing trip and usually we have to go rent a boat and it's a 20 - 30 min canal ride back to the house. It was awesome having the boat right there on the dock, ready to go - right on the Gulf. Pontoon was perfect for our needs and we even had some fun on the second boat, a Seadoo. Much easier to use than I thought and lots of fun. There are some excellent charter fishing guides in the area. House has everything you need to relax. Dave and Ashley took great care of us. We'll be back this summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

19 Feb 2023

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

Great location with amazing combination of features

This home is in a very quiet upscale neighborhood and has amazing features. The pool/patio area looks like a resort, 2 screen porch areas overlook the water, and the basement bar room with pool table provide lots of entertainment. We stayed for 5 weeks in Jan/Feb and saw dolphins almost every day. Fishing from the dock was productive but bigger fish were in deeper water or near the creeks so didn’t keep anything. Lots of great hiking trails and state parks in the area that were dog friendly (Weeki Wachee nature preserve is amazing). As a rental some aspects of the home are a bit tired and worn but hosts are very responsive and the location and features offset any negatives. We would definitely return and look forward to exploring more of the nature coast.

Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

5 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

23 Aug 2022

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

Great location!

This was an amazing rental for a long weekend. My Husband and I brought our boat and this home provided quick and easy access to gulf. Backyard was amazing and spent almost entire time downstairs between downstairs fridges, grill and pool within steps. Will definitely book this home again next year. Driveway is small - it truly only fits a boat trailer and truck. The Hosts also replied immediately with responses!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Guest, Water

Game Room Extra Bed

Master Bedroom

Upstairs Guest, Street

Upstairs Guest, Water

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest Bath

Master Bath

Upstairs Guest Bath

Spaces

About this property