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Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River!

Family-friendly stay near Weeki Wachee Springs

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A house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by trees and a sunset sky.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a red telephone, and a coffee maker.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and black bar stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81346 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

On river.A stay at this vacation home places you 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
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 44 min drive - 39.2 miles
  • Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 55 min drive - 37.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Napoli - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River!

Welcome to The Red Elephant Inn – where retro flair meets waterfront fun!
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath canal-front home brings together the bold, funky charm of the 80s and 90s with the comforts of modern living. With 1,300 sq. ft. of indoor space and a massive 336 sq. ft. covered deck, there’s room for the whole crew to unwind and play.

Inside, you’ll find colorful, throwback décor that sets the mood for old-school fun—perfect for family game nights, relaxing with a drink, or simply kicking back in a space that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Outside, the real fun begins:
• Let the kids splash, swim, and slide right off the dock
• Chill on the deck with water views and good company
• Soak up the laid-back Florida vibes canal-side

Whether you’re here for nostalgia, relaxation, or just a vacation that doesn’t feel like every other one—The Red Elephant Inn delivers. Life’s too short for boring stays. Book now for a truly memorable getaway!
Pets:
We welcome up to 2 dogs.
The pet fee of $250 per stay covers up to 2 dogs.
Guests wishing to bring more than 2 dogs must contact us for prior approval and additional fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,346 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets: We welcome up to 2 dogs. The pet fee of $250 per stay covers up to 2 dogs.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We welcome up to 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

211092

Frequently asked questions

How close is Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River! to the airport?

This vacation home is 56.3 mi (60-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River! to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.4 mi (11-min drive) from Pine Island Beach Park.

Does Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River! to downtown Weeki Wachee Gardens?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Weeki Wachee Gardens.

Water Slide, Swim Mat, Kayaks! PET FRIENDLY - Retro Weeki Wachee River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it there. It was a great location, not far from the main river we love the slide and all the amenities that they had available!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was lovely, thank you Kelly for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so clean, comfortable, and fun. We loved the easy access to kayaking the river and really enjoyed the slide!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable space to celebrate my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding. Very relaxing, lots of space to spread out. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Place

Great house on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip was seamless from checkin to checkout. Kelly and Dave answered our questions promptly. We received a message from them daily to make sure our needs were being met. The customized Home Screen on the living room television was so helpful. We rented two water scooters and they were there and charged when we arrived. This was our second stay with this company and we are planning our third trip with them. You will NOT find a better stay in the area!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best getaway

This place was amazing for our family. So many things to do to keep us all busy. The house had everything we needed and more. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best!

The dock outback was awesome, perfect location to the pretty water and the house itself was fully equipped with everything we needed! Hosts were super nice and responded to all of our needs quickly. Would definitely stay here again or maybe pick one of their other properties to try! We love weeki!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay!! Very quiet area. Clean, inside and out. Loved the many choices of kayaks as well. We saw 5 manatees in front of the house. And several turtles. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break long weekend

The property was great. Had a few hiccups initially but they were very quickly corrected by the owners. Family had a great time at the property. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental with all kinds of fun things! We enjoyed the game stash and the screen in porch was amazing! We were a little disappointed in the availability and quality of the kayaks. We were a group of seven and there weren’t enough working kayaks for our group. And outdoor seating was missing. But the house served us well, hosts were very responsive to any questions or issues we had, and the location was convenient to the handful of nearby restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The great Weeki Wachee

Wonderful house, especially if you have children. The dock was great with the slide and the Lily pad. Multiple life jackets for alol ages. The kayaks were great. We saw dolphins and manatees directly off the dock as well as every time we went out and kayaked upstream. It was nice to also have dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent supplied. They have plenty of beach towels as well. The host was extremely responsive. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manatees AND Dolphins!

House was very clean and well stocked. There were plenty of kayaks for our family to use. Short paddle to the main river. Kids had a great time on the slide and the water mat. We had a manatee swim by the rental house one day and saw 4 while kayaking on the main river. 3 dolphins swam by the rental house one day, which was a very unexpected surprise. Overall this was a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weeki Wachee First-Timers

Family of 5 staying for the very 1st time on the Weeki Wachee. What a dream! For those of you reading these comments and have never been: the Weeki Wachee is a CRYSTAL CLEAR spring-fed river that pours out into the gulf. Water temps are 70's year round.If you're looking at pics of the property, you may notice the water appears murky. That's because the house is situated on a canal outlet of the river...but all you have to do is take a short kayak trip and you'll be in beautiful waters in no time. The canal itself is fine and very swimmable. Apparently alligators are very rare, or so we were told from multiple sources.The whole vacation I was annoyingly obsessed with seeing a manatee. We trekked up and down the river but never saw one...until a manatee swam RIGHT BY OUR DOCK - on 2 separate days! Oh my goodness...might not be a big deal to the average Floridian but for a guy who grew up north, that's just nuts. We also came across lots of cool fish, turtles, and water fowl. The fish like to jump out of the water here.The house itself was very well stocked, clean, comfy, with a bunch of kayaks and too many amenities to mention. My family really appreciated the retro theme, which the owners clearly put a lot of thought and effort into. Just an amazing stay. Complaints 0.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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