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Fantastic Family Villa With Large Pool, 10 Minutes From Gulf Coast Beaches

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Beautiful big house for 8 people.
Large pool and jacuzzi
Dining room seats 6
Outside dining area under lanai, seats 6. Electric Jenair BBQ, sink and coal BBQ
Jacuzzi seats 5/6 people with great sunset views across the lake.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81271.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Weeki Wachee River
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Pine Island Beach Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic Family Villa With Large Pool, 10 Minutes From Gulf Coast Beaches

ONLY ACCEPTING RENTALS FOR 1 MONTH OR MORE from 15th Jan 2023.
For those of you that want to enjoy the wonderful sunny weather found all year round in Florida, swim in the warm seas of the Gulf Coast and possibly visit some of the many Theme Parks but don't want to rent in the overcrowded and commercial Orlando - then this is the place for you. 1 hour north of Tampa airport (Busch Gardens Theme Park) and 1hr 45 mins west of Orlando airport (Disney), this villa offers a quiet secluded holiday with amazing beaches and wildlife parks right on your doorstep. Beautifully furnished with a large pool and outdoor heated jacuzzi, you can enjoy your evenings sipping your wine by the BBQ, watch over 200 TV channels on 3 televisions or play X Box games/pool in the games room. Free WiFi is available throughout the house.The villa is set in a private community with security guards on the gate and has its own fantastic 18 hole golf course and Clubhouse, with facilities that include a 25 metre heated outdoor pool, gym, golf pro shop, fine dining restaurant and bar. The home is fully air-conditioned.

Property manager

Graham Haycock

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
If authorised and additional payment required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking.

Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brooksville

Located in Brooksville, this villa is on a river. Hernando Heritage Museum and Train Depot Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee River - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 22 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 23 min drive - 13.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Richie Cheesesteak - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic Family Villa With Large Pool, 10 Minutes From Gulf Coast Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Fantastic Family Villa With Large Pool, 10 Minutes From Gulf Coast Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Family Villa With Large Pool, 10 Minutes From Gulf Coast Beaches?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Family Villa With Large Pool, 10 Minutes From Gulf Coast Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Family Villa With Large Pool, 10 Minutes From Gulf Coast Beaches located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs, Pine Island Beach Park and Coastal Way - Coastal Landing. Annutteliga Hammock and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CORNELIA K.

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

Glen Lakes

We had the best ever time there. The home had every and anything we needed. Hope to stay there next year
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mary Pat M., Germantown, WI 53022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Weeki Wachi

The home and pool were great! However the owner was rude 😞
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

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

Great family vacation home!

Beautiful property inside and out. It perfectly accommodated our two families needs. The pool was a huge hit for all ages. We enjoyed bird and gator watching. Glen Lakes is very lovely and very large...one can get lost going on walks through the expansive neighborhood. Conveniently located just outside the neighborhood is a Publix grocery store, a Dunkin’ Donuts and a gas station. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Excellent stay

Super clean property with a very homey feel to it. The owner also spends some time in it and has a number of personal photos and other interesting items that give the interior warmth. We paid for heating of the pool, the pricing for it was reasonable and improved our comfort tremendously. The property is not close to the beach, but with the pool like (and also - in the times of COVID-19) that it did not really matter. We brought most of the foods with us and found enough pots and pans to make meals ourselves. For a quick grocery shopping, Publix is 3 minutes away. Overall, a great experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

John V., Lehigh acres, Florida

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

Overall great stay with some exceptions

The house is very spacious. Pets are allowed in the rental and the renters before us had left marks of their pets which the host offered to have cleaned during our stay. The pool was beautiful and the spa. The lanai needed pressure washed. The area is beautiful and quiet. There was a picture of the back of a naked woman in the office which we were surprised by since we were there with our children. The grill on the lanai was easy to use. The host was helpful but is very particular in directions around the house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Beautiful home in a wonderful location.

I wanted to send you a note of thanks for such a wonderful stay in your home in Florida As a family of 6, we need to get away to the warmth from the cold in England, and it was a perfect winter sunshine break for us. I brought with me my parents and 2 ‘kids’ who are nearly adults who want to ‘do their own thing’. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of your beautiful sitting room while they were able to enjoy the TV & games in the more relaxed lounge near the kitchen. There were lovely separate suites for them both and my parents, and my parents enjoyed being in their own space in order to have afternoon naps etc We did kayaking with the kids which was absolutely amazing – we saw Manatees and birds and flowers which we couldn’t believe. My husband and I also did some shooting – a first for me – and it was safe and exciting Thank you, Graham for all the care you take over making it a perfect holiday home for us ‘snow birds’ We hope to book again with you every year Warmest regards The Robinson Family
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Melissa W.

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

Glen Lakes House

We enjoyed our stay in the Glen Lakes home. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The only negative I would have is the home is very outdated. Lots of wallpaper (peeling from age), outdated furniture, fixtures and decoration. The cleanliness of all superseded that for us though. We enjoyed relaxing in the pool/hot tub A few evenings as we grilled dinner. With Covid we weren’t able to experience the Weeki Wachee but did go to Pine Island Beach. We were surprised it was a man made beach you had to step into Over wood ties rather than walk out so we didn’t stay nor visit that beach again. Unfortunately we had to drive to Clearwater area for a natural beach and weather was against us most of our week totaling to only maybe 1.5 hours of beach time for the week. We met a very pleasant woman who lives across the street who welcomed us several times and the neighborhood is very secure and well maintained. My only wish were that there were a natural beach closer. I’m sure once the Weeki Wachee activities are fully open again, there is much fun to have in the area. I Would definitely recommend staying at Grahams home to my friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Very Good

Good location
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Hope M.

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

Nice pool

Nice layout of the house, great pool, very helpful owner
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

I would like his pool in my yard

We really enjoyed the pool with our grandchildren, 3 and 2. It is a beautiful setting, private but convenient. The house was clean and the owner very responsive when we needed to get in touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Steve W.

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

Wonderful location. Golf and gulf fishing.

Very easy and smooth. Family loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Troy B., Lexington

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

Nice gated community

The property is situated in a very nice community close to stores and some dining. The property is extremely dated with peeling wallpaper in some areas. The carpet is white in the living, hallways, bedrooms and family room and is very stained and dirty looking. The house has numerous knick knacks throughout. The house appears as if the owners still live there as the house contains closets of clothes, shoes , flip flops by the pool and other personal items in the bathrooms. The pool area floor is dirty and the lounge chairs are moldy and decades old. The house is roomy and contains plenty of space for a family. The refrigerator and freezer had left over food items in them although sealed, just seemed like that should have been thrown out. The dishwasher did not work. Owner, when contacted, wanted us to contact his repair man and wait for him to come and fix. We did not as we were on vacation and didn't want to waste time with a repair person. The cleaning person called the house line and wanted to know if we were leaving early on Saturday as she wanted to get an early start. We stated that we would be out by the designated time which was 11 am. We actually left at 930 , alerted the cleaning person, and left. During the talk with the cleaning person, she stated that 2 previous renters ago had left the property dirty and gross. She stated that they had broke the microwave door, tried to glue it and screwed it back into place and got glue all over the new stove. The handle came off again as we were there and we left it for the repair person to handle. Upon returning home we received a $300 charge for damage to the carpet (already stained and disgusting), the microwave door, and a missing dart board. None of this happened on our watch and we were furious over the charge and demanded a refund of said charge. As of yet, no refund or contact. As explained by the cleaning person, these items were damaged long ago. I wonder how many renters have been charged for the same repairs? Seems like someone is scamming a few hundred bucks each time a renter rents. I would recommend this area for rental but would not ever recomend this owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Julie C.

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

We enjoyed our 2 week stay the property was accurately described and Graham was very responsive.

The oit side pool area needs to be cleaned and the pool furniture cushions are weathered and stained, probably need to be replaced. The pool was clean and the heat for the hot tub and pool worked great!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Outstanding

Property was perfect for our visit to the area. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

It was a Pleasant stay

The pool and Jacuzzi was a lot of fun
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Teresa L., De Soto Mo 63020

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

Fishing/family time trip

Enjoyable stay, house comfortable in pleasant and private gated area on beautiful golf course Good Shopping / restaurant’s / fishing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl D.

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

Perfect family house

This property was perfect for our family of 4. The neighborhood is very pretty and there is a grocery store very close by. It is within 20 minutes of many things to do. Be prepared for tight security Getting into the neighborhood -but that’s not a bad thing!! Overall a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Great Property

A beautiful property and a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

The home was lovely and so was the community.

The process worked well. The owner is in London but he was very accessible and responsive.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tasha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location

Beautiful House, Remote Location

Overall we enjoyed our stay. The house is very spacious and was clean on our arrival. We paid extra for pool heat, which wasn’t enough to heat up the pool to a useable temperature until the temp outside warmed up to 80 on the last three days of our stay (the heat only runs for limited hours during the day). We had hoped to spend time at the beach but the only close beach was a small park that wasn’t really a proper beach. To really get to a beach we had to drive south for almost 90 minutes. With kids this wasn’t an ideal stay since we were so far from anything to do outside the house (except Homosassa Park which was neat), we actually booked a night at a hotel in Tampa in the middle of our week here to avoid too much driving. Also there is a huge picture of a mostly naked woman in the office, which we unfortunately didn’t notice before the kids. They office doors can be closed to keep this out of sight. Also the beds were not very comfortable. Overall when we could use the pool it was fun, but otherwise it felt like we were paying double what we should have been for a house so far from a beach or any attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Perfect location

Myself and a couple of buddies stayed for a week in early October to golf nearby courses. It was a great location as we had no more than a half hour to World Woods, Southern Hills Plantation and Black Diamond Ranch. It was very warm for late October so the beautiful swimming pool was a welcome site and the Hot Tub did the trick. It is a very nice home with everything one would need. The home was very clean upon arrival and the check in process was a breeze. I hope to come back some day in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Great home & awesome pool

Beautiful neighborhood, and great large home! Owner was very nice, and attentive. The home is very well appointed with everything you need for your group. Our family had a great time! There is guest book with tips and rules, and menus, such a great help! Everything is close by, restaurants, recreational activities, you name it. This place was home base, and so large it is extremely comfortable, even with a large group!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Well Equipe Villa in Exceptional Location

The villa is spacious and very well equipped. 3 bathrooms are ideal and provide lots of privacy for guests. The grounds are attractive and meticulously maintained, both at the villa and throughout Glen Lakes as a whole. Glen Lakes is a fully gated community with professional and pleasant security staff. Did not use the pool at villa but certainly enjoyed the heated jacuzzi. Modern appliances and excellent TVs with HD and multiple channels. Large private office was an unexpected bonus. Enjoyed viewing the large pond in backyard with fountain and the Sand Hill cranes were entertaining. The Clubhouse is about a 5 minute walk from the villa and we used the heated pool and restaurant (good quality and reasonably priced). There are several reasonably priced golf courses nearby and we played Silverthorne, World Woods, Hernando Oaks and Brooksville often. A couple of other courses, that we will not mention, were not in great shape. Weather was great for golf from the arrival date (January 15) through departure date (April 1). There are many great restaurants nearby and our favorites were the Bonefish, Ruby Tuesdays, Applebee's, Longhorn and Chilies. Although the landlord (Graham aka Harry) was out of the country during our stay he was only an email away and quick to respond to any queries. If you are looking for a great vacation spot in a large villa this is a great spot.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

An excellent villa on a beautiful complex.

This is a lovely villa that feels like a home on a very well maintained and secure golf complex. The villa has everything you could possibly need with the benefit of a very good supermarket and shops within a minutes drive from the entrance. The golf club is easily accessible with a wonderful 25 m pool for serious swimmers. The local area is much quieter than the Tampa area, so great if you are looking for a relaxing break. Would thoroughly recommend kayaking at Crystal River and the airboat tour at Homosassa is a must. The owner was always accessible and very helpful. The villa was very clean and the check in process incredibly easy, just what you want after a long flight.

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

An Excellent Villa in a Great Location.

The villa lives up to its description and is very well appointed. The pool has a pleasant view and isn't overlooked by nearby properties. Graham is very efficient at answering any queries and his instructions on how to find the villa, plus the book inside the villa explaining how to work everything, were very comprehensive and clear. On arrival the villa was spotlessly clean. Probably the cleanest one we've rented. The gated community is safe and very friendly and it's common to see people walking, running or cycling around it. The villa is also an easy 5-10 minute walk from the main clubhouse so eating out there saved a drive on several nights. The clubhouse served some of the best food we've experienced in Florida and their prices were reasonable. (Their 2 for 1 drink offers on most nights helped). It closes quite early, about 9pm, but if you're in before about 7.45 to order there's no rush to get you out. It was a friendly place with good staff and Graham's social membership cards allow you use the gym facilities too. Nearby shopping is very convenient. There is a large Publix under a mile away at the very next turn off from the highway (some locals walk there, apparently). Two Walmarts are within a 15 minute drive and for serious shopping there is the Tampa mall, which takes about an hour to reach, and an outlet mall a similar distance south. There are the usual restaurant chains fairly close by but it's not as built up or bustling as the Orlando area so we never had to wait to be seated anywhere. A few miles south is the Weeki Wachee state park with a few attractions and renting a canoe or kayak to paddle down the Weeki Wachee river is recommended. It's beautiful and an easy paddle too, as the current does the work and you get picked up downstream and driven back to your car. The Homosassa state park about 20 miles north is also well worth visiting with a decent selection of animals along with the manatees. There's wildlife around the villa too: Sandhill cranes walk by, the occasional turtle, and I videoed a 4ft snake right outside the pool area having a difference of opinion with a bird. (The bird won in the end). No alligators were seen but apparently they do make an appearance. We didn't get to many of the beaches so can't comment. The nearby Pine Island beach is very small but we're told there are bigger and better ones nearby. The outdoor kitchen in the superb pool area with the Jacuzzi was a great feature. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Graham Haycock

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Hi. We bought a wonderful French Farmhouse over 26 years ago and have spent a lot of time effort and money on making it into a typical French Charentaise Farmhouse set in a beautiful quiet part of rural France. Please see Ref 8049101.

We have now bought this wonderful villa with pool on the west coast of Florida to add to our collection and are hoping that visitors can enjoy both homes, each individually different and set in superb locations.

Why they chose this property

We bought this villa on the West, Gulf coast of Florida this year as we loved coming to Florida with the family, enjoying the Theme Parks and beaches, and of course the 365 day a year sunshine! We chose the Gulf coast, to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy, cosmopolitan, touristy Orlando and looked for a beautiful large home close to the beach in an area that is so much quieter and not commercialised. We found it here, in Weeki Wachee. Wonderful, friendly people with outstanding golf and swimming/beach activities for everyone.

What makes this property unique

Our home offers you the ability to quietly enjoy the pool, jacuzzi and wonderful sunshine on a quiet residential community with a wonderful Clubhouse, and the opportunity to explore the fantastic beaches, rivers, wildlife and nature all around you, on the same holiday. Not forgetting, for those of you that indulge and play a round of golf or two, make sure you try out the communities own superb 18 hole course.

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English, French
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