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Rear view of The Manatee Hideaway- Welcome To Our Little Slice Of Paradise!!!!

Rear view w/ canoe and float in the background! We added new Gazebo C Pics below

Front of House. Manatee Statue There To Welcome You to The Manatee Hideaway!!!!

Sliding Door, 3rd Bedroom Front Door, Bikes, & Luggage Cart!

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Weeki Wachee, FL

Weeki Wachee River10 min walk
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park4 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs9 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Exterior Bedroom

1 King Bed

Hide-A-Bed

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

IMPORTANT INFO AT BOTTOM! IF YOUR SUMMER DATES ARE BOOKED AT THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY, CHECK OUT THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY II. SOME DATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE! VRBO #2897916
This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Living room includes 40 inch flat screen LED TV, comfortable hide-a-bed queen couch that can sleep two, if necessary. There are also three recliners . Dining room has glass table with four chairs as well as a built in bar that has two chairs and three barstools. Kitchen is nice with a two bowl sink, dishwasher, two door refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Kitchen comes fully stocked with pots ,pans, dishes, outdoor cooking utensils, and much more! Washer and dryer available in 2nd bedroom of house with an additional front loading washer and dryer in the exterior bedroom. The Master bedroom has 32" Roku LED TV, king bed, closet and private bathroom. Second bedroom has a full/twin bunk bed with pull out trundle twin bed. The second bedroom has a 32" Roku TV. The third exterior bedroom has a King bed, 23" LED TV, microwave, small refrigerator, and two dressers, one with mirror. Please note that the exterior bedroom has a front entrance and a rear entrance by the upper deck. The exterior bedroom does not have a bathroom. The bathroom is inside about twenty feet from the front door of the bedroom. We also just added a Basketball Hoop by the carport! There is a needle to fill the basketballs in the miscellaneous drawer beneath the silverware drawer. You can enjoy your time lounging on either of the two decks under the gazebo with screening on the upper deck or under the 8' x 20' covered section on the lower deck by the water complete with his or her lounge chairs right next to it! Outdoor chairs with firepit are located outside the exterior bedroom's rear french doors. Enjoy cooking out every night on the gas grill or dining out at local restaurants- Please note that there may or may not be gas for the grill. If there is no gas, you can get it filled locally.

The Manatee Hideaway's canal has access to the main Weeki Wachee River and Gulf access. The Weeki Wachee State Park is only minutes away!! They have the famous live mermaid show, boat rides on the Weeki Wachee, and Water slides! FUN FOR ALL!! FREE WIFI! Please contact us for further information. Check in at 4 PM, Check Out at 10 AM. If you would like more info, you can message us on FB at the name listed below! Thanks For Looking At Our Manatee Hideaway!

Is THE MANATEE HIDEAWAY not available for your dates. Did you check your dates at The Manatee Hideaway II (VRBO #2897916) This home (new in June 2022) is a 3 bed, 2 bath home with the rear porch facing the water The Manatee Hideaway II is located one lot over from The Manatee Hideaway. There is one stilt home between the two properties that we do not own. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY RENT MONTHLY FROM JANUARY THROUGH MARCH! AND WE PREFER TO RENT WEEKLY DURING THE SUMMER WHEN THE KIDS ARE OUT OF SCHOOL!!! SEND US AN INQUIRY ABOUT SPECIFIC DATES!

Having a large family get together? 18 people between the two houses sound about right? We try to keep our home(s) a superior value for families, but we must also take inflation into account when setting rates!

AaronandCrystal Hester.

Property manager

Aaron & Crystal Hester

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Top of the Spring - beautiful Weeki Wachee crystal clear waters

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Discuss w/ owner. $100 fee. Ask if u have 2:dogs!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You are welcome to smoke on the decks/dock..

There can be no more than nine guests visiting or staying at the Manatee Hideaway during the entire length of your stay. Our rate is based on this.

No car parking in the grass except for an empty boat trailer. Parking for 2 cars in driveway. There is no additional car parking onsite or on street.

Do not mess with/alter the lighting on the deck or dock. The lights are set to a timer for guests. 4 lights have switch. 1 Gazebo, 2 Lanai, 1 Sinkarea

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 deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this holiday home 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Weeki Wachee River. Consider Colorama Music for a night out or Nature Coast Botanical Gardens if you're travelling with kids. 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 - 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

‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
‪Golden Corral - ‬10 min drive
‪Richie Cheesesteak - ‬9 min drive
‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Manatee Hideaway-3-Bed-2-Bath-2 Decks-50' Boat Dock-5 Kayaks-Canoe-Bikes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Manatee Hideaway-3-Bed-2-Bath-2 Decks-50' Boat Dock-5 Kayaks-Canoe-Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Manatee Hideaway-3-Bed-2-Bath-2 Decks-50' Boat Dock-5 Kayaks-Canoe-Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Manatee Hideaway-3-Bed-2-Bath-2 Decks-50' Boat Dock-5 Kayaks-Canoe-Bikes located?

This family-friendly Spring Hill holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Pine Island Beach Park and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

30 June 2024

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

Great Location

My son and I stayed at the Manatee Hideaway for a couple of days in May. Great location on a canal not far from the main river and the most reasonably priced rental available. Host was response, we would book this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donte T.

18 May 2024

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

Perfect on the Water

The whole set up was great!!!!!! The neighbors were even great. Very peaceful on the deck at night. Will be back for sure!!!!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea I.

12 May 2024

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

Great time

Had a great time kayaking and getting a great video of a mama manatee and her baby

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara K., Trinity

26 Mar 2024

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

Great value

We were lucky enough to catch a last minute getaway here. To find a home with three bedrooms, and two bathrooms at that rate is hard- especially at a very reasonable rate. The inside was very comfortable and clean, the outside space is really well thought out with spectacular decking and a great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chaz R.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location perfect

Fantastic back yard. Dead and live roaches seen inside during our stay. House is showing signs of age, floors creak and shake when walking. Some cosmetic upgrades are evident, but it feels like lipstick on a pig. Kayaks in disrepair; but we fixed them. Toilet handle broken; we fixed that too. The main door to the outside locks automatically every time it closes. Gets annoying, especially when the keypad is worn, making the numbers invisible. Tons of junk, especially in the kitchen, stuffed into shelves and obviously not clean. No spare trash bags, and only 2 dishwasher pods. Lots of fun if you stay outside, which we do. If you have any standards for cleanliness and organization, you may want to skip this place. We've stayed in this neighborhood multiple times, and there are much nicer options!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James P.

13 Nov 2023

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

Motorcycle trip

Easy to get too. Nice area. Many things to do and see close to property. Nice outside area. Bring insect repellant. No seeums bad on deck area. Living area has all we needed. Overall was a great experience. 👍

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

10 Nov 2023

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

Cute and cozy!

We had a great trip! The listing could have better pictures of the inside! It’s way better than the pictures, if you’re looking for cozy getaway this is your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tim A., SAINT CLOUD

26 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful deck view

Older place but with all the conveniences,

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

bonnie B.

8 Oct 2023

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

Great location and set up

I loved my stay here. Place was clean and fully stocked. The outside area was the best. The first deck has some nice furniture and a TV. We watched the baseball playoffs outside with the fish jumping in the background. So cool. The lower deck has a large dining table. Both decks had your choice of shade or sun. We fished off the deck. There is even a fish cleaning station. It was fun to watch the mullet jump across the water. It was a short paddle to the clear water Weeki river. If the owners ever want to sell the place, call me first! It's a super fun place to be!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

27 Aug 2023

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

river weekend

Great visit as usual. paddling, fishing, relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mythaus d.

12 Aug 2023

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

Nice Place

We had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronald m.

3 June 2023

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

manatee

i had to call owners for access code to get in since i left earlier in month to do virginia, south carolina st augustine then to weeki watchie gardens she was a great help and enjoyed our stay very nice place

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana P., Baltimore

3 Jan 2023

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

December Getaway

Great accommodations for kids with a high chair, toys, and bunk bed with trundle. Very clean, remote work space provided, and it's convenient to many locations, especially the river.

Stayed 29 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

crystal j.

28 Nov 2022

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

A Great Getaway 🚣 🐶

We enjoyed staying at the Manatee Hideaway. It was nice to be able to go kayaking each day with our furkids (dogs). Each day we saw something different (manatee, Dolphin, birds, ducks, and an alligator). There were restaurants close by to eat at in the evening, that were dog friendly. Hopefully we'll be able to stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn S.

14 Nov 2022

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

Wish we could've stayed longer!

Pictures didn't do property justice, very cozy. Right on the canal, we enjoyed using the kayaks. Perfect family getaway. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

2 Nov 2022

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

Manatee

Another great time at the Manatee Hideaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

2 Nov 2022

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

Best vacation ever. We loved the location.

We enjoyed staying here. The only thing was that if you are disabled this may not be the place for you. There are a large number of steps. An issue totally my own. Aaron & Crystal were wonderful.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Barbara B.

6 Oct 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty and broken, rude host

At first the property owner was ok until I checked in and found the property was not up to par , the living room ceiling is hanging by the wood stove that can’t be used because it’s broken there was inches of dust on the fans the dishes were in the cabinet dirty and unorganized. The bedding was stained and had an Oder there were no pillows in the second bedroom I looked in the closet to find disgusting dirty old pillows in there , the living room sofa was very old has no padding left and smells awful the whole house smelled of cigarette smoke and all the drawers were filled with junk including in the bedroom and they were also full of crumbs and candy rappers, when I informed the host who doesn’t live in Florida about the state of the home they berated me and accused me of nonsense instead of trying to make it right , I was only there about 2 hours because she said if I left she would refund me if I even stay the night she would not so I left to a motel, she has since kept harassing me with petty messages even though or business has been over for since September 26th I was not going to leave a review but they won’t leave me alone and I’m not the only one that found the property lacking make sure you read all the reviews, don’t waste your money . They will undoubtedly deny all of this but I have the texts and pictures to prove it check the other reviews she did the same to others who said the truth about the property.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana P., Baltimore

26 Aug 2022

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

Cozy water accessible property

Family and budget-friendly property with direct water access near parks, restaurants, and river activities. Hosts are responsive and home is very clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Chesea H.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vaca 2022

I would like to start by saying that the property owners and communication is amazing. They answered any questions I had in a timely manner and check in was an absolute breeze. The property is in a great location, many stores within 10 min drive including Walmart. The kayaks were the highlight of our stay and we were able to see many manatees which was awesome. Sitting in the deck at night playing cards was great, the radio out there is an absolute plus as reception outside was non existent ok our phones. My only complaint with this property other then the inside being pretty outdated is the cleanliness. Guests pay for cleaning fees after each stay and there is no way that house is being cleaned thoroughly. The fans have and inch of dust on the blades, it has to of been years since the blades were cleaned. Also the large bedroom inside house the bedding & pillows had a smoke smell. I actually went and bought our own pillows & left them there for the new guests. When we took the bedding off to wash, the stains all over those pillows were disgusting. The kitchen drawers desperately need cleaning & organization as many drawers seem like junk drawers, random stuff just thrown in them and crumbs of some sort in them as well. Lastly the couch in the living room should be replaced as it smells and when you sit on it you feel every metal piece and spring. Overall we enjoyed our stay because of being right on the water, but wouldn’t stay at this property again because of cleanliness.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

31 July 2022

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

Summer get away

Great place to stay me and the family had a blast kayaks were useful overall very clean and satisfied with the house

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mythaus d.

22 July 2022

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

Great Time

The house had plenty of room The outside space is great. Aaron was very quick to respond and helpful with our needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

frank a.

22 July 2022

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

great getaway

wonderful vacation! outdoor area was fantastic

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

7 June 2022

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

Great value, great hosts...

What a cool spot...we had a blast kayaking and jumping from trees into the river...Aaron and Crystal are great, getting back to us almost immediately...good times and great value...and great for teenagers to get off their phones and experience reality for a good long while...highly recommend !

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

30 May 2022

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

Wonderful!

Love the space!!Great for everyone.Dogs,kids,adults all happy.Hosts are very attentive.Will definitely recommend and plan on returning ASAP.We rent a house every year in Weeki Watchi for the past 7 years and this one has been the best!!!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Aaron & Crystal Hester

We have been vacationing in Weeki Wachee for years. My wife grew up on Sebring Street and brought me down here to enjoy the Nature Coast. When it dawned on me that I truly loved it here more than other vacation locations (after several years of vacations), we decided to purchase our own home here. In turn, we would like to share what we love with you and your family! We see manatees EVERY time we visit. Manatees are gentle and majestic creatures. Just watching them swim is quite relaxing. We love our experiences every time we come to Weeki Wachee.

Why they chose this property

Alot of the reasons are listed in the "about you" paragraph, but I will elaborate further..... The neighborhood our house is in is quiet and relaxing. We really enjoy eating dinner right on the water courtesy of the glass table on the lower deck/dock as the sun sets and goes down. We get almost daily visits at our dock from the manatees. You can fish right from the dock, and bring your boat!

What makes this property unique

We chose this property because of the decks and the dock. Easy access to the gulf for some really good fishing! Another amenity was the exterior third bedroom with a front door and a rear entrance to the decks via french doors. The spacious living room was another thing that caught my attention. Our entire family could sit comfortably. Also the dining room has a built in bar....seating for all.
Crystal and I truly appreciate you looking at our Manatee Hideaway and considering our little slice of paradise for your next vacation!