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Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks and Gulf access

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spring Hill, FL
  • Weeki Wachee River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Pine Island Beach Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks and Gulf access

-Welcome to Manatee Tales-

Manatee Tales is a 2 bedroom 2 bath home located in the charming, quaint community of Weeki Wachee, FL where there never is a bad day! Whether you’re looking to kayak with the manatees, reel in the catch of the day, or just relax riverside, we have it all! This waterfront home sits on a canal leading to the Gulf and Weeki Wachee River and it is equipped with all you need to enjoy Old Florida.

THE SPACE-
Manatee Tales is a recently remodeled home, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - sleeps 5. It is the perfect home for a family vacation, or a peaceful spot for a couple getaway! You are renting the entire house-1008 sq ft.
MASTER BEDROOM- features a queen sized bed, and en suite bath dresser and sizable closet.
SECOND BEDROOM- features a twin bunk bed and a twin single bed.
BATHROOMS- Both bathrooms have shower/tub and comes complete with basic toiletries and bath towels.
KITCHEN- Enjoy cooking in a fully stocked kitchen with all the utensils/appliances you need. Cooking basics, drip coffee maker, & flatware provided.
FAMILY ROOM- Enjoy spacious living room featuring 55” Smart TV with cable, large couch with built in recliners, 5 person dining room table and a beautiful view of the river!
LAUNDRY- Washer & dryer onsite for your needs during your stay.
PORCH- House has a huge screened porch with plenty of space for dining and rocking chairs for relaxing and viewing the river!

-OUTSIDE ENJOYMENT-
Home comes with full use of 5 kayaks (1 tandem & 4 adult). There are two floating docks for you to fish, sun bathe or tie your boat to. The double lot gives you plenty of space to enjoy the fire pit in the evening, a game of corn hole or relax in the hammock with the river steps away to head out on a kayaking adventure. Charcoal grill and two picnic tables provided for your outdoor dining enjoyment.

Guests will have access to the whole house, and will have the property to themselves. We are in a neighborhood and must be respectful of the neighbors. The number of guests that are allowed is 5. The host reserves the rights to access the property for purposes of repair, maintenance, or suspicious activity. There are security cameras on the outside of the home that are not to be tampered with.
The guest(s) will use the river at the guest’s own risk. The owners will not be held responsible for the injuries sustained by the guest and/or the guest’s occupants when using the river, staircases, or grill.

-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Weeki Wachee River (on-site), Weeki Wachee The Kayak Shack (2.4 miles), Roger's Park (2.4 miles), Linda Pedersen Park (3.9 miles), Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (4.5 miles)
SANDY BEACHES: Pine Island Beach Park (4.4 miles), Robert K Rees Memorial Park (27.5 miles), Clearwater Beach (53.0 miles)
AIRPORTS: St. Pete - Clearwater International Airport (51.9 miles), Tampa International Airport (56.7 miles)
-- POLICIES & NOTES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-Parking: Driveway (3 vehicles), covered parking (1 vehicle)
-NOTE 1: Swimming, Kayaking, Paddle boarding and all river activities are at your own risk. Owner accepts no liability
-NOTE 2: This property requires stairs to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
-NOTE 3: Security camera/recording device- Our home does have 2 external cameras (Front & Back of the house).
- NOTE 4: Children must be supervised at all times around the water due to the lack of fencing
- NOTE 5: Docks are floating docks and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility .

Property manager

Jenae D NEWTON
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children must be supervised around the water.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Swimming, Kayaking, Paddle boarding and all river activities are at your own risk. Owner accepts no liability
Kayaks, paddle boards and life jackets are available for you to use at your own risk during your stay
Grill is to be used in the grass area only. Do not use the grill under the house or on the docks

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is on a river. 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.
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Spring Hill, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee River - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks and Gulf access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks and Gulf access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks and Gulf access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Home w/ Kayaks and Gulf access located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

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

Recommended

Great property. Beautifully quiet. Lots of nature. Close, but not too close to town. Great hot water!It had everything we needed and then some. I would stay there again and also recommend to my friends and family. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great location in spring country!

The home was great and had all you could need. Easy access to Weeki Wachee Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Relaxing week

This was my second visit to this home. It was exactly as it says it is. Beautiful views. Kayaking was amazing and we saw manatees playing in the channel right off the dock. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie D.

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

Weeki wachee weekend

Jurassic park like feel on this property. Manual gate bit of a challenge in the dark but we figured it out. Could not get drain in kids tub to plug but other than that no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annelise L.

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

Quiet Getaway

A beautiful place to relax, fish, and spend time on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

Loved the knowledge and friendliness from the neighbors, the property was amazing, everything you need for a getaway. 10/10 would definitely come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect spot for Spring Break

Everything was great! Well stocked, lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla S.

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

Great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Great Place in a Great Neighborhood

Easy to find, easy to get in, easy to enjoy. Clean, beautiful and well put together. We loved every moment of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Nice and quiet

Nice property nice views quiet clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dominique G.

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

Weeki Wachee Getaway

Aside from the lousy weather—Tropical Storm/Hurricane Debby—complicating our stay and use for the outdoor amenities on Sunday and Monday, we had a great time kayaking on the two days with optimal weather. We also went to Weeki Wachee Springs which was the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

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

Great location

This home is located in a great spot. Not to far from the main river. The porch was wonderful to spend the nights on. We all enjoyed ourselves. The host is great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy g.

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

quiet and relaxing

we had a relaxing weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Nice getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. Had everything we needed. Nice quiet neighborhood. Will try and book again next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Little slice of heaven

We loved being able to get right into the kayaks and saw dolphin and manatee instantly. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Enrique d.

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

Good Deal

Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

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

Our quick get away

We really enjoyed our stay on mud river. The home far exceeded our expectations. It was very clean, a full kitchen with cookware and utensils and very comfortable beds. We were able to put our boat in at Bayport ramp and docked our boat at the floating dock behind the house. We took our boat out to the gulf and went scalloping for the day. The house was perfect for what we needed for our short get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope G.

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

Best Family Vacay!

We are starting to think of this as our Spring Home. Our Florida house. It feels so much like home, we will be back every single year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie A.

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

April kayak trip

Clean property. Older condition. Loved available kayaks for use. Close to several state parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rican Knick

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

Beautiful homie property

We enjoyed our stay so much! My 6 year old said he want to come back every year! Thank you so much for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Adorable and spacious

Great quiet house with an amazing back porch. Wish we could have stayed a couple more days.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond C.

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

Spring break get away

The stay was great even with the rain. Got to see some wildlife right in the back yard from all types of fish to a manatee with her baby. A large owl hooting at us in the early morning. The house was just perfect and had everything you would need for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith s.

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

River Dock

Great access and friendly neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great Home in Eagle

I stayed here with my two Sons in their teen years. The house was immaculate and well stocked for our stay. Thank you so much Kelly for the wonderful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A R.

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

Perfect for a weekend scalloping!

This is our second year staying here and we love it! A very comfortable stay as we had our scallop tour out of Mary’s Fish Camp just down the road. The kitchen is perfectly stocked with all the cooking essentials! The screened in lanai is a bonus to watch the tide come in and out in the canal. Thank you for another wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jenae D NEWTON

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