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"Like a Tree House" Overlooking the Water

Weeki Wachee Gardens vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Property grounds
A room with wooden flooring, a white cabinet with decorative items, a desk with a lamp, and a wall-mounted wreath.
Smart TV, books, stereo
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom960 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    β€ͺ1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    β€ͺ5 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    β€ͺ10 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. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Hudson Beach - 23 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 44 min drive - 39.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • β€ͺ7-Eleven - ‬15 min drive
  • β€ͺDunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • β€ͺApplebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • β€ͺSteak 'n Shake - ‬15 min drive
  • β€ͺLa Bella Napoli - ‬5 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.

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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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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. 195 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reggie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay here. Thank you for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location, would recommend, Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great vacation rental! They had everything we would need to make our stay comfortable. The views were wonderful and we never ran out of stuff to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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

Lovely stay

Simple little home perfect for a weekend get away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

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

Relaxing stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. The weather, the kayaks, the comfortable home could not have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great spot to spend a quick weekend getaway. The property was just as listed, super cute and homey. We brought our own paddle boards so we didn’t use onsite kayaks but there are plenty to spare with life vests available for use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Great spot

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kari G.

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

Wonderful stay in the treetops

Had a lovely stay at this wonderful property. Dawn was a great host and wonderful communicator. Great location for access to the park and just a fantastic spot for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April G.

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

Get away

This was a cozy house, very clean, comfy beds. Loved seeing the manatees each day at the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah P.

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

River House

Great home on the river for a family getaway! Clean, modern, perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Weeki Wachee Garden Retreat

Beautiful and very peaceful, alot if stairs makes it a little bit difficult with groceries and etc But a great little vacation spot overall
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay! The treehouse was even cuter than expected! Clean, tidy and very comfortable. Dawn was quick to respond every time we had questions. It was easy to find, and check in was a breeze. Manatees swam right up to the deck. We took a bike ride, kayaked to hospital hole and took several walks around the neighborhood. There are plenty of activities and restaurants nearby. One of our favorite activities was a sunset dinner cruise on the Marina Rose. This place is truly a gem! Relaxation at its finest! Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Manatee swimming by the dock.
A little creature on the patio.
Tree over the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Great place

House has everything you need. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck under the tree!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

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

Perfect River house

We enjoyed every moment of our stay in this beautiful house in a quiet and lovely neighborhood. We look forward to renting it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Excellent stay

It was everything stated and better than we even expected. Nothing more we could have asked for. Even the weather was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert r.

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

Great property

Stayed for a weekend at this house and we loved it. Has everything you could need... kayaks, bikes, grill, firepit, great porch overlooking the river. The location of the property was great, lots of things to do in that area. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autum H.

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

Treehouse on Weeki wachee

The house was very clean and well stocked with comforts of home. We were able to launch paddle boards off the back dock just a short paddle to the river. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Weekend getaway

This property is wonderful. Great location in Weeki Wachee. House was very clean and had everything we needed. Dock is easy to dock too. Would definitely stay again. Thanks Dawn for a great weekend away!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john c.

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

Very nice home

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024