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8.8

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Weeki Wachee, FL

Weeki Wachee River16 min walk
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park4 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs9 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)57 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Place was clean. Location to restaurants, etc good. Wish we could have parked in the driveway off the street and a sidew...

Glenita S.

Mar 31, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront!! Charming & Quaint Cottage

This is a newly remodeled cottage. 2 bedrooms, one bathroom. Included are all utilities, flat screen TV, wireless internet access, dvd player, radio, towels and linens. The kitchen is fully equipped including coffee maker, toaster, blender. Washer and dryer. Fish from the back yard. Bring your own boat with nearby boat ramps which are only two streets away at Rogers Park. There is a canoe and kayaks with paddles and life jackets available to enjoy the wonderful Weeki Wachee river.

Property manager

Paula Germain

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Will consider

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Inside home

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Weeki Wachee Springs and High Point Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

Weeki Wachee River - 16 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.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min drive
‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬12 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront!! Charming & Quaint Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront!! Charming & Quaint Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront!! Charming & Quaint Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront!! Charming & Quaint Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

8 Apr 2024

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

Great Family Vacation Spot

This house was like a second home to my family. It has a great location which is close to the commercial listing for food and to the park where the kids can swim. The home came well equipped with kayaks for the beautiful canal behind the home. The host was quick to respond to my messages and was super friendly. I would recommend this to any family traveling into weeki wachee

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenita S.

31 Mar 2024

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

Pleasant

Place was clean. Location to restaurants, etc good. Wish we could have parked in the driveway off the street and a sidewalk to the porch. Manager was helpful and kind.

Stayed 49 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

phil & betty l.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall positive

Disappointed with cleaning when we arrived. Canoe had a hole in it. Kayak had a hole in one; back was broken on the other

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN S., Oronoco, MN, USA

1 Mar 2023

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

Nature Getaway

Great location. We used the canoe but also brought a small fishing boat. We saw Manatee almost every time we went out. Had fun fishing the channels. Also encountered dolphins. Home had everything we needed. Loved the extra coat hooks throughout the house and king-size bed in master. Fenced in yard was great . . . Our dog loved it as well!

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nettie A P.

26 Jan 2023

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

TheWorst and dirtiest house I've ever stayed in

The pictures of the place were VERY deceiving! different furniture, all floors 1 1/2 inch from one side to the other unlevel! The bathroom was old and unlevel, you felt like you were stepping in a hole everytime you stepped down in it. Most all floors had a step down or 2 steps up. And it smelled musty and moldy….probably why there were air fresheners plugged in throughout the house. The garbage tote was already half filled up and not emptied. I stayed Jan 2-Jan 22, I could not stay any longer, my reservation in Weeki Watchee should not even be on VRBO, It will be a long time before I rent from VRBO again, I would like my cleaning fee back since I am the one that cleaned everything that was used. I paid A LOT for this dump and knew I could not get my money back so I was very unhappy that I had to stay in it. I could have rented a motel room cheaper and much cleaner than this and I will probably the next time. None of the pictures of the place depicted the way it really was, very deceptive and untruthful. Although, the pictures have been changed since I left the rental. No one paying this much should have to live like that!

Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

1 Apr 2021

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

very good everything was very good & clean

good location to everything and easy to fine

Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myra W.

23 June 2020

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

River Refuge

Because of Covid 19 we were unable to go many places, but enjoyed kayaking from the river in the backyard and going to the beach 5 miles away. We were uncertain if we were going to be able to leave when our stay was up, and the owners were wonderfully flexible. We appreciated their support during a difficult time.

Stayed 90 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron T., Cumberland, R.I.

15 Mar 2020

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

Weeki Wachee rental

Cozy little home on a canal with a soft relaxing breeze sitting outside. Nice stay away from major traffic, but close to shopping and a nice little beach on the gulf. We had everything we needed for a Nice vacation.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Gerald W., Alpena, Michigan

20 Feb 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

A one month stay-January 2020

The house had about everything you would need & it was decorated nicely. However, we could not get rid of the bad indoor smell, probably due to being an old wood house in a damp location. The 2 mattresses are worn out, uncomfortable, & sag in the middle. The yard was not clean as pictured. The patio was cluttered & there was a lot of extra seating (much needed cleaning). There were 2 nice webbed chairs. The house really could use a good spring cleaning & cleaning in the cupboards. The washer & dryer were nice. Can be a little hard to launch a kayak, depending on the tide, but nice to be able to paddle to the river.

Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Bruce S.

18 Mar 2019

Very nice and peacefull

Very clean , comftorable , peacefull and relaxing , wouldd definetly stay again .

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Rosemary H.

12 Feb 2019

Good stay

Great stay for the price. Owners were very nice and responsive to a few questions we had. Enjoyed using the grill and eating outside on the patio. The canoe and kayak were great fun on the canal, but we had a very difficult (dangerous?!) time getting in and out of them as there was no good place to launch. Otherwise, all was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Patrick M.

8 Jan 2019

Not a bad place

Place was clean and fairly well equipped. Large pontoon boat was docked out back which took away from the view and any chance of fishing. Be advised there is no cell phone service in the area for some reason. You have to drive aways to make calls or text. Wifi was spotty as well.

Stayed 50 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

John R.

31 Oct 2018

Very nice

Enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very clean, and everything we needed. Had a nice trip kayaking. The owner was very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

carrie n.

10 Aug 2018

Charming Cottage

The property and owners were great. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michaela F., New Hyde Park, NY

26 Nov 2017

Perfect location. Excellent hosts. Will definitely return!

The house was perfect for our needs. The kitchen was even fully equipped for a family Thanksgiving dinner! Very clean and comfortable - just like home! We loved the canal/river access. And our hosts were extremely accommodating to our needs. Highly recommended location and lodging!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karyn G.

3 Apr 2017

Cozy!

Best landlords ever! Well maintained and well stocked; had a great time!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elaine R.

26 Mar 2017

Very nice

We spent the whole month of February there. Just perfect for us and our Boston Terrier. Fenced in yard, right on a canal. Lots of outdoor activities. Perfect for a couple.

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise K., Michigan

1 Feb 2017

Cozy, homey cottage surrounded by nature

This cottage on the canal in Weeki Wachee Gardens is only a 10 minute drive to Bayport Park on the Gulf of Mexico, where people gather to watch the beautiful sunsets. There are plenty of parks around so you can enjoy nature even if you don't take advantage of the canoes provided by Paula and Ray. It's also close to all the restaurants and stores you could ask for. Paula and Ray were very responsive and easy to work with, but never intruded. They have the cottage stocked with everything you need to just move right in and start your vacation. It is decorated in a mermaid/nautical theme, which is so appropriate being right by the Weeki Wachee State Park with the mermaid shows. If you're looking for glitzy, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for a comfortable, cozy HOME during your vacation, this is it. I have already recommended this cottage to a family member.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

1 Jan 2017

QUIET RETREAT

We were very happy with the accommodations and cleanliness of the vacation house. Every detail was perfect. We would recommend this property to friends and would like to return next trip to the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

kevin s.

14 Aug 2015

Great place

Perfect little cottage for enjoying the springs, river, and gulf. have to be overly impressed to give a 5 star rating.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

3 Aug 2015

Wonderful Cottage on the canal

Our family truly enjoyed our vacation at this very well-kept cottage on the canal. Inside the cottage is larger than we had expected and the decor fit the atmosphere well!! We really enjoyed using the 3 kayaks. Everything that we needed was there and Ray was so helpful in meeting us and assisting us some with our boat. The only negative thing about our experience was that it was difficult to get into and out of our boat with the PVC pipes and cement pavers...an actual dock would have made things a bit easier! However, we have 3 small children. Adults probably don't have a problem with that! We really enjoyed everything about our stay otherwise. We would love to come back again next summer! Thank you for everything!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

3 Mar 2015

Two long term stays

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this location during the winters of 2014 & 2015. (10-12 weeks per visit) Photos and descriptions of the cottage are accurate. It was recently redecorated, is clean, and well outfitted. Paula and Ray are attentive, friendly landlords. We enjoyed local attractions & events listed on the Hernando County website. Other renter reviews confirm our observations. Our circumstances have changed, or we would return for a third season. Thank you and best wishes to you Paula and Ray.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bradley P.

29 May 2014

Canal Oasis

My husband and I spent three fabulous weeks at this very comfortable, cozy cottage on the canal! It was pure pleasure meeting the owners, Paula and Ray, both of whom could not have been more helpful or more accommodating. The cottage offers peace, quiet, comfort, all the amenities of home, and plenty of space! The canal provides manatees at your feet, turtles, and high jumping fish for entertainment! The cottage, though very private and peaceful, is conveniently located, just 5 miles to anything you might need. Though we did not take advantage of the canoe or kayaks, they were available. Our two small poodles loved the fully fenced yard, and had a great time chasing frogs and small lizards.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christine H.

20 Apr 2014

Perfect getaway spot!

What a great house for a weekend getaway! The owners were very flexible with our arrival and departure time, and took the time to meet us there to explain what's available in the house, give us the passcode for the Wi-Fi and the local for the 2 canoes and 2 kayaks available, and point us toward the lifejackets and oars. The house is beautifully remodeled and there seemed to be everything we needed there. The outdoor area was very nicely manicured with beautiful native plants around the property and plenty of seating space. The only downfall with the property is the proximity to a major road, so you can hear and see cars driving by from the backyard. There are restaurants and gas stations within a half mile of the house, but the major road doesn't have a sidewalk, so you pretty much have to drive everywhere you go, unless it's by boat (and one of the restaurants was on the river). We saw a couple manatee during our April visit, and the river wasn't as crowded as it gets in the summer. It's about a 10 minute paddle from the house down the canal to the actual river. The access to the canal from the house could be improved, as it seemed we had issues getting in/out of our boats every time. But all of these were small issues in what was an absolutely wonderful weekend! We'll be back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

27 Mar 2014

Great Get-Away

What a great little cottage; decorated perfect for the area. Easy river access from the canal. Had a great time kayaking and canoeing and will definately be back. Just down the road is "Howard's" Flea Market and Homasassa River State Park. Great location and the perfect vacation get a-way! Owner's are wonderful and easy to deal with.

About the host

Hosted by Paula Germain

Family owned and lived in since 1975. Recently completely remodeled entire home. Now renting for vacation home.

Why they chose this property

This is a smaller home but you will be amazed how roomy, comfortable and completely relaxing this home is. We have had friends and family stay here and they have been pleasantly surprised by the comfort and charm of the home. It is close to restaurants, all the chain and lots of local ones. Plus all the shopping you will need.

What makes this property unique

The home is located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, it is close to everything but far enough away for relaxation. The yard is completely fenced in. You can canoe or kayak from the ramp in the back yard.