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The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat

Vacation home near Weeki Wachee Springs in Weeki Wachee Gardens

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Interior
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81623 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

Seaside stay .Stay at this Weeki Wachee Gardens vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 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
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Hudson Beach - 28 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 58 min drive - 46.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 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.

The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat

Neptune's Old Florida Adventure Retreats presents "The Chubby Mermaid"! A newer manatee themed 3/2 waterfront home on a pristine canal just yards away from the Weeki Wachee River. Manatees frequent the canal year round. It sits amid towering old trees, directly across the street from a nature preserve and its large 28' porch overlooks the water. Canoe and kayaks are included. Ideally located so close to the river yet without the crowds of kayakers constantly passing by, you'll enjoy the Old Florida charm and peace offered here.
The space
Pet friendly with a non-refundable pet fee. Included in your stay is a canoe, a tandem kayak and three single kayaks. Weeki Wachee offers crystal clear river kayaking directly from our home. Going upriver offers nature on both riverbanks with the spring about 4 miles upstream while going down river has homes on the right bank and Hospital Hole and Rogers park about a mile downstream. The Weeki Wachee Springs State Park offers the historic mermaid show, a wildlife show, short river cruise on a large pontoon boat and the Buccaneer Bay waterpark, and a kayak rental or put in for those wanting to paddle down from the headspring. There are nearby boat ramps, Pine Island Beach, and boat rentals in Hernando Beach for Gulf boating or scalloping, all within a 10 minute drive. There is a SUP rental right on our street.
Other things to note
Pets are welcome with a non-refundable $100 pet fee.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,623 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 no more than 80 lbs combined

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoor smoking 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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 56.2 mi (60-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) from Pine Island Beach Park.

Does The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat to downtown Weeki Wachee Gardens?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Weeki Wachee Gardens.

The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed every second of our stay! The neighborhood was quiet so porch sitting was a favorite. The house was very clean and accurate to the pictures posted. Beds are SUPER comfortable! We will definitely be booking this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

LVE!

We LOVED staying at the Chubby mermaid again. The house is so close to the beautiful main river. We seen a few manatee and turtles right at our dock. The place is clean and comfortable. Their are many places to go eat and or shop at. We all LOVED staying here and hope to go back real soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay but had a few concerns.

Property was located a few houses in from the entrance to the Springs, which is a nice location. The house has very few home items like hair dryer, ziplock bags, toiletries etc, unlike many of the homes I have stayed in the past. The house has an older smell to it and someone else's false lashes were left on the bathroom counter in a dish on our arrival, which made me question the cleanliness. Instructions ask you to start the laundry before you leave, but no detergent was left. Back door lock is broken, and the shower in the master makes a concerning creaking sound- like it may be structural, however we were able to shower without an issue. Most of the homes in this area are older homes-- If you're looking for a 5 star stay, this isn't the home for you, but if you want something a little more on the affordable side with a nice location that allows pets this may be a good option. There was life jackets and kayaks- we brought our own so I can't comment on the functionality. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but would probably pick another location next time we visit Weekie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing wildlife!

Everything was great. It was the perfect location. We saw manatees, dolphins, turtles, crabs, and woodpeckers. The back deck was so nice and had a great view. The kitchen had everything you needed. The chairs and fire pit by the dock were great too. We plan on staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Enjoyed the river
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024