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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Weeki Wachee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

On waterfront.At this Weeki Wachee Gardens vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Weeki Wachee River and 6 miles (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Bayport Park Pier - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 13 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water

The original owner of this property told us that she felt like she lived in a tree house. She was right! Enjoy lazy days under the shade of these big beautiful live oaks. Updated recently with new floors and furnishings, you will find our home very comfortable and peaceful.

This home with 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 bathroom sleeps 4 people comfortably. Queen size bed in master, full size bed in guest room. Kitchen is fully stocked with pots & pans, utensils, dishes, and enough "essentials" in bathroom and kitchen to get your vacation started.

Once you get settled in, go out and enjoy the outdoors. The pristine Weeki Wachee River is home to an abundance of wildlife. You'll see sheepshead, mullet, blue crabs, and of course manatees. I counted 10 manatees one early morning leaving the spring at the end of our canal! And of course tropical birds, hawks, and eagles. Use my kayaks (3) or canoe (1) or bring your boat and tie up to my dock. Or you can rent a jon boat or kayaks from the marina across the road from the entrance to my neighborhood. Take the provided beach chairs, beach towels, and umbrella to the beach at Rogers Park, on the river (2 min away) or Pine Island, on the gulf (10 min).

My family and I have been spending weekends in this home for 10 years. It should have everything you need to enjoy your time here.

Property manager

Dawn Cox

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 960 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

"like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water Spring Hill
"like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water to the airport?

This vacation home is 57.4 mi (67-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.4 mi (14-min drive) from Pine Island Beach Park.

Does "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water to downtown Weeki Wachee Gardens?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Weeki Wachee Gardens.

"Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, great location, would recommend, Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely property. It’s so cozy and peaceful. It was just as described with all the amenities. We loved being able to hop in the kayaks from the dock and go down the river. We would definitely stay here again.
House view from the water
Looking to the left off of the dock
Looking to the right off of the dock
Off of the top deck
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay! Such a great location to access the Weeki Wachee River. We kayaked everyday of our stay and saw beautiful manatees and porpoises. Owner is quick to respond. Enjoyed sitting on the deck and the dock and looking at the canal. Rental was neat and clean and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny R.

Liked: Cleanliness

My favorite spot to go relax on the river

Beautiful and unique house lovely scenery and the host is so nice and great at communicating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Love this house. Well stocked, spent lots of time on the balcony. Saw manatee, porpoise and turtles. Went kayaking and bike riding. It was a great relaxing week.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tonya r.

Great house

We had a wonderful stay in the "Tree house". Owners communicated well and made us feel welcome. Luttle mix up upon check in but owner was quick to fix the issue and made it right. Would definitely recommend to others. We fished, kayaked and really enjoyed the food places that were in the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the tree house!

Second time staying at the tree house and I loved it even more! Home is cozy clean and beds are comfortable. Plenty of parking, outdoor seating, water views and peace! Neighbors are quiet and nice as well. It is a bit of a paddle to get into the springs and explore but if you aren’t afraid of a little exploring it’s the perfect spot. Came with 4 kayaks and 1 canoe so plenty of options and dock allows easy access to river. Kitchen came fully stocked and even some seasonings (which I forgot to pack) Looking at dates for June to come back to the tree house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would love to have stayed longer!

Very comfortable and clean home with access to the Weeki Wachee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoyed cruising the river and canal’s with provided kayaks. We enjoyed watching manatees and other critters swim up and down the crystal clear waters of the waters from the deck above. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Very much enjoyed our stay. Would love to come back soon. I highly recommend this comfy rental.

Loved that we saw dolphins right in the canal in the backyard. Very relaxing stay. The house is so comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasure Palace

We enjoyed our stay at Like a tree house. Seen 4 Manatees the very first day, this is our second time staying at Dawns place and would highly recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay near Weeki Wachee

Our kids spent Christmas with their in-laws this year so we were by ourselves. We love to kayak on the Weeki Wachee river launching at Rogers Park. This house was right around the corner and right on the water. It was a perfect place to stay and launch our kayaks. The house was in great shape and very clean. We would be happy to rent this house again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thoughts

Ditto all wonderful reviews. The canoe has a slow leak so it's pretty wet by the time you return..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed the week. Relaxing location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weeki getaway

Property was just what we needed. Clean, comfortable, sufficiently stocked. Treetop porch/deck fabulous for coffee & evening relaxing. Good access to main river (but not directly on river) for peddling.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R., Clermont, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Close to main river, wonderful amenities, clean and tidy. Would rent again no hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice home

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was by far the best place to get away everything was as said but way more!! Great host and a amazing place one of my best vacations almost want to keep a secret!!! from the dolphins and manatees to the fish 🎣 and amazing paddle to the springs perfect get away will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The Tree House is just as pictured! House was clean and beds are comfortable ! Dawn is amazing to communicate with and very accommodating!! We will for sure be back next year !! Thank you for such a relaxing get a way !!! We saw manatees right off the dock !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Tree top paradise

We had a wonderful time soaking up the sun, kayaking, eating out and relaxing! The home was exactly as described and welcoming. We enjoyed all the amenities provided. During our downtime we got to enjoy watching the demolition of an older home across the canal. We can’t wait to see what takes it’s place on our next visit. We will be returning to this home without a doubt!! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KimberlyB

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister Vacation

Me and my sister came for her birthday. Place was perfect on the river. We launched our paddleboards from the dock on the property. We paddleboarded for 3 days up and down the river tp the gulf to the springs. Docked our boards at upper deck and had drinks and great food. Watched a sunset from our boards. Place is clean with everything you need and host has great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week

Such a beautiful place. We will be back next year! Host Dawn is amazing and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tree house

We had a lovely time! The location was perfect and it was so well supplied with kayaks, a fire pit and plenty of kitchen and bathroom necessities. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024