WeekiWachee Retreat just blocks from Rodger Park

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Weeki Wachee Retreat, the perfect place to relax & get away from it all!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Weeki Wachee, FL

Weeki Wachee River
10 min walk
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
4 min drive
Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area
5 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Beautifully furnished 1 bed 1 1/2 bath stilt home! Just bring tooth brush & clothes, this home has everything you will need for your next vacation. Home is located, just off the main weeki wachee river & a few miles from pine island. There are several boat ramps within a few blocks of cottage. Home backs up to chassahowitzka state forest and does have a creek that runs behind home. Enjoy the wildlife right from your own porch!

Home is newly furnished: w/ 1 king bed (cool gel memory foam bedding) bedroom
1 queen bed (pull down murphy) bedroom
1 queen bed (pull out sofa bed) main floor living room
Fully equipped kitchen
Family seating dining room set
Fireplace is wood burning
Jacuzzi garden soaking tub

4 rocking chairs on porch, picnic table
Grill (charcoal)
5-kayaks 1-paddle board & one canoe (for use)
**Must be able to transport Kayaks/Board/canoe to head of Spring! ($6.00 per kayak/board) to drop in.
Or local companies charge $20.00 for transport & drop.

Drive way has plenty of room for a boat & jet skis if you would like to bring your own!

Security: **Home is protected by a Ring doorbell (Video & Audio) for the safety of our property & guests. Please do not mess with or disarm at anytime. This will forfeit any deposit.

Weeki wachee marina: boat rental daily/ half day rentals to enjoy a day on weeki wachee.
Most pristine spring in florida. See manatees in their natural habitat they call this home & so do the mermaids :)
Kayak rentals @ many local vendors that take you to head of the spring for a 5.5 amazing trip down the river. Self guided.

Hernando marina: 3 miles to s. Full/ half day pontoon boat rentals to enjoy a day on the gulf of mexico.
Great fishing & swimming

Jenkins Park- Just up the road on Shole line Rd. Has a great pier for fishing.

Property manager

Dawn Hixon

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties or gathering. Loose deposit & evicted

Pets

No pets allowed

No fenced yard! No pets at all allowed!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only outside away from entry of home

Only guest listed on lease may stay over night. No large gatherings/parties allowed. Will loose deposit and evicted from 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No parties or gathering. Loose deposit & evicted

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

Weeki Wachee River - 10 min walk
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 9 min drive
Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min drive
‪Richie Cheesesteak - ‬9 min drive
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WeekiWachee Retreat just blocks from Rodger Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WeekiWachee Retreat just blocks from Rodger Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WeekiWachee Retreat just blocks from Rodger Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WeekiWachee Retreat just blocks from Rodger Park located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rozilyn K.

12 July 2024

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

Beautiful inside and out

Dawn the host is absolutely amazing. She makes you feel like your family. The home is beautifully decorated, there is a pull out coach in the living room, king size bed in the upstair Master and also a wall pull down double bed - perfect if you have little ones. So many activities to do in Weeki Wachee. We didn’t get the chance to use the kayaks but 4 are available with paddles and lifejackets at no additional cost. Running nonstop with the kids, after coming back I took full advantage of the deep soak bathtub to relax. Then sit on the back porch listening to Mother Natures amazing music with the sounds of frogs. Truly a magical experience. If you’re on the fence if this is the place for you, the answer is simple YES BOOK NOW!!! Thank you again Dawn for everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisana d.

25 June 2023

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

Great Place To Stay

I was very pleased with this home. It's homey, comfortable, and has everything you need. They are plenty of towels and the kitchen is fully equipped with small appliances, utensils and spices. They even have a griddle for pancakes. Dawn, the host, responds quickly to messages and was very understanding when we had to stay a little bit past check out due to car issues which, we greatly appreciated since we were already so stressed and had nowhere else to go and didn't know what to do. The only things I would suggest adding to the home is a tandem kayak since, probably most visitors are couples, and motion-activated lights to the stairs since, at night there are no city lights outside the windows and it's pitch black. Also, while the TVs have apps, they're not actually connected to any accounts.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bryan s.

17 Mar 2023

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

Nice place to stay just a few blocks from Weeki Watchee River.

Very clean and cozy house. Great communication with the owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille S.

8 Feb 2023

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

Florida getaway

This was an amazing place! Beautiful surroundings and quiet neighborhood. The best host ever, we will definitely be staying again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob N.

5 Jan 2023

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

great cottage

This is a great little cottage right on the creek (with a very active otter during my stay). Love the wood burning fireplace and look forward to staying again. Thanks Dawn.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

28 Nov 2022

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

A Country Thanksgiving

We decided to get away for Thanksgiving week & spent the last 3 nights in this beautiful house, which was immaculate upon our arrival. The indoor fireplace & outdoor fire-pit provided all the comfort we needed, and on Thanksgiving day we received a visit from a small, inquisitive alligator, who swam up in the creek behind the house (plenty far from shore) & kept us company as we enjoyed the fire-pit & Thanksgiving Dinner from the second-floor deck. It was just a beautiful setting, and Dawn our host promptly responded to my many inquiries via email. I really hope we can make it back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

2 Aug 2022

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

Cute place

The place was very cute and as exactly as described. However I would note it’s actually even cuter and nicer now than it was in the photos. You can tell they did some additional decorating from when the original photos were taken. It was very clean, and trust me I should know I’m a clean freak. The location was great. Unfortunately Rodgers parked was under construction when we were there and we were unable to book to go to Weeki Wachee as they were full. So thankfully we had a friend who lived in the area that allowed us to launch our kayak from there. So if you are planning to go to Weeki Wachee please note you have to book well in advance to get a spot. But overall we had a great trip and the house was perfect for our needs! We utilized the back balcony often and we even saw the alligator in the creek and a hawk in the tree which was entertainment for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niki F.

31 July 2022

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

Five stars

What an adorable vacation home. Great location- Close range to the springs and restaurants. The beds were so comfortable and we enjoyed relaxing on the balcony after a busy day out. Definitely recommend and we hope to return next year. Thanks for everything Dawn.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Hannah U.

29 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice place

House very clean, host wonderful. Neighborhood is quiet. Camper on one side, trailer on other. Will have to drive for activities.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dick S.

7 Apr 2022

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

A private quiet place amongst the trees

No complaints , even if our simple phone did not have service but did further down the street. Everyone one would need is to be found in the home. Canoeing and a beautiful stream with its manatees were hopeful for the future of nature.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

26 Mar 2022

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

Weeki wachee retreat

Check in was easy code for a key box, unit was clean an modern. Couple of small maintenance issues stair post loose and transition strip to bedroom a bit of a stumble hazard. Has kayaks canoe and paddleboard, but board and canoe are broken. One kayak we took to river took on water. Overall a nice place even though is not on the water.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R., Lake Mary, Florida

18 Mar 2022

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

Perfect Quiet Cottage

Great place to stay. Less than 5 minutes to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and about 10 minutes to Pine Island. Great communication with owner. I highly recommend this cottage. Thank you Dawn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE B., Petersburg, USA

6 Mar 2022

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

Great experience!

Great location. 1 mile from Rogers Park, Upper Deck. Great area for walking or biking. Sidewalk all the way once you reach the Shoal line road. This cabin/house is beautiful decorated. It gives you such a great home feeling. Be prepared to climb steps since it sets on stilts. The bedroom is upstairs so there's more stairs to climb. We only used the king bed and it was very comfortable. Bathroom has a large garden tub and walk in shower. This house has lots of windows. This makes watching the wildlife easy. It also has a screened in front porch and lower back porch. Upper walkout deck is not screened in but no bugs while we were there and we enjoyed watching the wildlife in the woods and creek behind the house. It is very well stocked for cooking your meals. Laundry detergent supply was on hand. There is a stackable washer and dryer upstairs in closet. Plenty of hand soap, dish detergent, paper towels and toilet paper. Dawn was great to work with. She always answered any messages quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

28 Feb 2022

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

Nature Paradise

We enjoyed our stay in Weekie Wachee. We loved sitting on the deck and watching all the wildlife on the river. Dawn was an excellent host.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

2 Jan 2022

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

Nice, clean property close to all kinds of adventures

Perfect VRBO for the 3 of us. Clean, close to all the adventures, very quiet area, and even got to view tons of wildlife right from the back deck. So awesome!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katia M.

1 Dec 2021

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

Really enjoyed our stay

This place is super comfortable, clean and conveniently located to several fun activities. Dawn was very helpful with questions I had before and even during our stay. My kids want to go back again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

14 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing Getaway

Nice house tucked in the woods that backs up to a creek. Very quiet and relaxing. House was very clean and inviting. Has everything you could possibly need. Dawn was very easy to communicate with. We enjoyed a much needed family getaway. Visited the springs and pine island beach. Would love to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Atlanta, Georgia

5 Aug 2021

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

Lovely getaway on the river!

We loved our short stay at this cozy home - the beds were the most comfortable we’ve ever had in a rental, the kitchen had everything we needed to make dinner and the location was fantastic- you felt you were away from it all but the river spots and shopping were right nearby. We’d love to return soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

20 June 2021

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

Restful Retreat

This was the last part of our journey after closing on a house. This is a great place to unwind. It's peaceful and private. Everything was clean, comfortable and updated. It's also well located in a beautiful area close to the river, beach, and restaurants. We did see an alligator in the creek one day and a few beautiful birds. You can watch the wildlife from a screened in porch or the balcony. I enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

17 May 2021

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

Location, location, location!

A cabin on stilts in the woods, a view from every window, what more can be said?

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Berrien W., Dublin, Ga

11 Apr 2021

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

Excellent stay, excellent location

Conveniently located to all local attractions and restaurants. Home was immaculate; exceptionally well maintained inside and out. We definitely plan on booking again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

5 Apr 2021

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

Great vacation home.

My family and I loved our stay, the view from the back porch every morning was amazing. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marydee V.

30 Mar 2021

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

Very happy with this VRBO

This property was accurately described. It was completely stocked with everything you need, they even had coffee and condiments which was a plus. Very clean with nice furnishings throughout the house. The management/owners are very easy to communicate with and would get right back in touch with you if you have to reach out to them. also, we didn’t need to use their kayaks and canoes but they have everything there if you need it. Usually when we rent a VRBO there’s video cameras around the outside of the house which I understand The reason that is necessary but this particular property did not which I liked because it always feels like an invasion of your privacy. I would definitely stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

25 Mar 2021

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

Brithday getaway

The weather was a little cool and wet, but we enjoyed relaxing and cooking together. Kitchen is well equipped, had everything we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

22 Feb 2021

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

Quiet wooded retreat

Spacious 1 bedroom home, area provides opportunities for kayaking, golfing and sunset viewing at Pine Island beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Hixon

Why they chose this property

Our Family have been enjoying the Weeki Wachee River for many years. And looked forward to owning a place of our own that our family could enjoy for years to come! Our place to get a way, enjoy the water and family time. And leave all worries behind.