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Mermaid Cove River Retreat

Apartment near Weeki Wachee Springs in Weeki Wachee Gardens

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A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with seashells, and a kitchen in the background.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of a body of water with boats.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck and a screened porch.
A room with a wooden bench, a table, and a window with a 'RELAX' sign.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

On waterfront.A stay at this apartment places you within half a mile (1 km) of Weeki Wachee River and 3 miles (5 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 38.8 miles
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 54 min drive - 37.7 miles
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 56 min drive - 40.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Mermaid Cove River Retreat

The perfect mix of relaxation & adventure await you at this charming, vintage Old Florida river retreat! Explore the natural beauty of the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River by kayaks or canoes from your backyard and enjoy the breeze from the dock.
The space
Cozy, rustic, mermaid themed waterfront 2 bedroom 1 bath home with a queen bed in the master bedroom, twin over full bunk bed in the second bedroom and a queen sofa bed in the living room.
Guest access
Entire home
Other things to note
Explore the natural beauty of the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River by kayaks or canoes from your backyard and enjoy the breeze from the dock or screened in porch! Home offers a queen bed in the master bedroom, a twin over full in the second bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. 2 single person Kayaks, 1 tandem kayak and 2 canoes are included in your stay for an easy paddle to the famous rope swing, restaurants and local recreation area. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and recreation and entertainment within a short driving distance, including the WORLD FAMOUS WEEKI WACHEE MERMAID SHOW at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park also home of the Buccaneer Bay Waterpark! Pine Island beach is a short 10 minute drive where you can soak up the sun on the sand or watch a beautiful sunset. Boats can be rented at very reasonable prices only 10 minutes away at Hernando Beach for a day of fishing or scalloping in season! A little closer is Rogers Park, a little sandy beach on the river accompanied by a n adjacent riverfront restaurant. Or stay at the house and grill on the dock while you watch the local fish jump and see the manatees swim by. There is WiFi, a flat screen cable TV, DVD's and games for your at home entertainment. Whether you are looking to relax, find an adventure or a mixture of both, look no further, Mermaid Cove is the place to book your next vacation!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed: in outdoor areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Parties are not permitted, Any noise level or activity that generates complaints from neighbors will be considered as damage/ result in deposit loss
Capacity is for up to 5 adults and the remainder may be children. Daytime visitors may not exceed four people.
Swim at own risk. All guests waive any liability to property owner regarding swimming in the canal.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet Fee-Max 2 dogs less than 80 lbs total combined

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed: in outdoor areas

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Mermaid Cove Weeki Wachee River Retreat House
Mermaid Cove River Retreat House
Mermaid Cove Weeki Wachee River Retreat
Mermaid Cove~ Weeki Wachee River Retreat Spring Hill
Mermaid Cove~ Weeki Wachee River Retreat Private vacation home
Mermaid Cove~ Weeki Wachee River Retreat
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mermaid Cove River Retreat to the airport?

This apartment is 56 mi (64-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mermaid Cove River Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Mermaid Cove River Retreat to the beach?

This apartment is 5 mi (10-min drive) from Pine Island Beach Park.

Does Mermaid Cove River Retreat offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Mermaid Cove River Retreat have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Mermaid Cove River Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Mermaid Cove River Retreat to downtown Weeki Wachee Gardens?

This apartment is 0.9 mi away from Weeki Wachee Gardens.

Mermaid Cove River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 126 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, the place was very relaxing, quiet neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage on the river!

Mermaid Cove was the perfect place for our relaxing vacation and it’s a short paddle to the beautiful Weeki Wachee river.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekee wachee peaceful stay

Monday through Friday stay @ this amazing location...swam in the canal and paddled in minutes to the river daily...breakfast/lunch and dinner on the screened porch( thank goodness for the screening) ...gets buggy. Family was sad to leave would love to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place

This is a very cute home and i highly recommend it. Right on the water and very close to the head spring
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Great location for getting out on the river! Saw a manatee, lots of birds and fish! Lots of places within a short drive for adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hidden gem along the river

Perfect place for our rest and relaxation trip. The place was clean and situated very close to the main river with plenty of kayaks and a canoe. We really enjoyed the decor and views. Our hosts were very responsive with any questions we had. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas getaway

We enjoyed our stay! Great location and got to see fireworks for the new year. Everything needed inside, clean and the beds/ couches were comfy. Spent most of the time on the dock or screened in porch. Thanks for hosting!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staycation Bliss

It was a very short stay too short actually ,had a wonderful experience here ,everything that we needed was provided ,loved the little cottage , the hosts had left instructions on arrival and explained how everything worked, including restaurants ,things to do. Etc. Will definitely do this again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & Close

This place is a cute mobile home. Has a great location, private dock (with kayaks & canoe), & nice screened in patio. So close to weekie wachee park (mermaid show & buccaneer bay). We had more fun at this place (swimming & boating) than any other place we visited. Fast & friendly owners, with great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Little Trailer

We had the best time staying at the Mermaid Cove. Bonus with the kayaks. The trailer is a little outdated but was still nice. The bathroom and kitchen/living area is renovation. The outdoor screen porch was so great to sit out and enjoy in the morning and evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

It’s about the location

This property is all about location. I really don’t like to give a bad review, but this mobile home really should be replaced. If you’re looking to be on the water and you don’t mind accommodation being older and a little rundown this is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great location, kayaks and access to water was fantastic.

The location and easy access to the water was great. Having the kayaks to use was great fun. Property is dated but has been upgraded somewhat and was reasonable for the price. Floors have been redone and you can see daylight between wall and floor in back bedroom. Dont stay here if you are looking for perfection, but for the price in this location, on the water its very reasonable. Check in and out process were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rental is right on the water and the area is beautiful. The watercrafts were in poor shape but we brought our own and it was amazing to be near the river. The place was clean and had all of the basics and comforts of home. The floor is not steady and I'm not sure what that is about but we loved our stay there!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful weekend full of wildlife

This place is exactly as you see- it’s a great inexpensive weekend getaway. We saw a manatee as soon as we arrived, an owl came to sit right next to us for an hour or so, wood storks, and more. We spent the day kayaking and enjoying all the springs has to offer. It’s not fancy and yes, some new living room furniture would help for rainy days inside; but it’s clean and a good value and we were very grateful for a last minute booking request approval!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant Property

Property was dated, but consistent with price. Instructions for checkin and operations were not upto date! Good access to river from canal. Kayaks and canoe good. Dock needs attention. But overall good for a couple of nights
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Not one detail was overlooked

We had a fantastic stay at Mermaid Cove. The owners made sure that everything we needed (or could need) was thought of....even a citronella candle on the porch with a lighter sitting on top of it!! The location was perfect...right on the water. The kayaks were a great plus! We had a lot of fun paddling around. The only complaint we have is that the floor had some warping and the front door was difficult to open widely enough to bring our stuff in. But for us, this was a minor thing considering that we spent most of our time outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not worth the price

Spongy flooring, bathroom bad shape, oven door broke off, and fire alarms didn’t work
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the river! This home had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and had plenty of towels provided. We enjoyed drinking our coffee out on the dock in the morning and grilling in the evening. Like others have mentioned, this is a trailor and is outdated but it is clean and was all we needed. I feel like the price was fair for this home. We werent looking for anything "fancy" but somewhere that was clean that we could shower, eat, and sleep and this house met that ticket. The house is on a canal and the water wasnt clear, but it was a short kayak trip to the clear water on the main part of the river. The hosts were very responsive and communication was clear. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Deceiving and not worth the money

Pictures deceiving, grill broken, door broken, kayak had hole in it, yard not well taken care of, floor caving in in kitchen and tripped several times. Would not recommend this place to anyone or stay there again.. Letting the owner know and said or did nothing to improve our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location

Get away

The first night we were there a raccoon greeted us outside the back porch. I think he wanted some of our cheese burgers. We did not feed him. We cooked inside because there really is no gas grill. It’s a charcoal grill and we were a bit impatient after traveling. The property could have used a rake. We cleaned a lot of dog poop. From previous renters along with our own dogs. Inside had everything we needed and was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Update I fo

The lock box on door did not exist as per instructions. We were all guys so easy to please. Surprised you expect guest to do the laundry ? You charge a cleaning g fee. Bathroom needs work. Mold, dirty window, cracked tub etc. kitchen nice. Could clean the algae off the tables. Love the location. If wives would have been with it it would be different report.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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