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The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You

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A small blue house with a porch and steps leading to a deck.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a granite countertop, and a built-in sink.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a wall mural of a pig.
A room with a large wall mural of a sunset over the ocean, a brown sofa, and a partially visible door.
A marina with docked boats, a grassy area with chairs, and a building with a balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Weeki Wachee River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Map
Spring Hill, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hudson Beach - 25 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 62.4 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Napoli - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$859, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Manatee Hideaway II-3 Bed/2Bath-40' Dock-5 Kayaks&Canoe-Adventure Awaits You located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay! House was clean and perfect for what we needed. Hosts were great and available. Thank you, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 21 Oct 2026
Hello Holly, We appreciate your five star review and the compliments. We strive to make our guest's stay as pleasant as possible. Let us know the next time you want to have another adventure on the Weeki Wachee River at our Manatee Hideaway! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully, simple and relaxing property and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Joseph & Family, We appreciate your five star review! We appreciate your continued patronage. I believe this is the fourth time you have stayed with us! We hope you choose to stay at one of our Manatee Hideaways next year! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was easy - check in, check-out, communication! Perfect spot, quick paddle to the main river!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2026
Hello Lisa, We really appreciate your five star review. We also appreciate the compliments! We try to make things as easy as possible! Just let us know whwn you want to come back for your next adventure on the Weeki Wachee River! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our trip to the area! Manatee's as expected per the listing! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Hello Trisha, We appreciate your five star review and we are happy yoi were able to enjoy the manatees during your adventures on the Weeki Wachee River! Let us know when you are ready for your NEXT adventure! 😎👍 Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was exceptionally accommodating. Location was amazing. Short paddle to main river. 2 turns from blue fork-house. Loved paddling out at 3pm and not getting baked. Also nice to finish the day grilling and sitting at the dock. The house is fully stocked with everything air fryer, griddle, waffle maker…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2026
Hello Denise, We appreciate your lovely 5 star review! We are glad you were able to experience the majestic beauty of the Weeki Wachee River! Let us know when you want to come back for another weekend getaway! Take Care & God Bless! Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the water! The house is well equipped with 3 beds and 2 baths. The provided kayaks were a nice touch and we really enjoyed taking them out on the gorgeous river. We saw lots of manatees. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Hello Amanda, We truly appreciate your five star review! We are happy you were able to see the manatees during your stay! Let us know when you are ready to return to our Manatee Hideaway for your next adventure! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
There was a few caution area holes that needs to be filled out back near water crafts. TV out back didn't work
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 21 Oct 2026
Hello Ricardo, We apologize for any "holes". We had our maintenance guy check it out. The outside TV is connected to a GFCI outlet on the porch. Sometimes guests unplug it. I will ask our maintenance guy to check and make sure it is on. We are glad enjoyed your stay with us. Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay in this home but 3rd time renting for this couple. We have never had any issues and they respond quickly. The home is a short paddle to clear blue water and has everything that you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Hello Belinda,, It is music to our ears to hear about yet another pleasant stay at our Manatee Hideaway II. It was nice that your brother rented our other home so all yall could have fun together! Families having fun and making memories that last a lifetime...That is why we bought our homes by the Weeki Wachee river...Crystal grew up there and I fell in love with the place....the rest is history..... Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you've got a family and visiting the area this is THE place to stay. Not only is the location convenient to everything you may want to do but you actually have space to do it. How often can you seat a family of 8 at a dinner table at a rental? They even had toys for the younger kids! The kitchen was everything we needed. The hosts were so easy to communicate with, even with my petty questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Hello Victor, Thank,You for your lovely five star review. We try to have everything we can to help our guests have a pleasant stay. We vacationed here while our kids were still young. When we bought and then rented, we remembered what we missed at other rentals. We are happy to know that all yall had a good time! You and yours are welcome back anytime! Just let us know when you want to come back! Your next adventures on the Weeki Wachee are waiting for you....just around the corner... Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our family. We had everything we needed and more. Great communication with the hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2025
Hello Lorrie, We appreciate your five star review! We endeavor to make sure that we have everything our guests will need for their stay! We are always available to our guests during their stay! We hope you choose our Manatee Hideaway for your next visit to the Nature Coast! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place just enough off the river to get away from the crowd

Loved the access to the water to launch kayaks
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Hello Gilbert, We appreciate your lovely five star review! The location is one of the reasons we bought the property. We are on one of the few deeper, aerated canals in Weeki Wachee. We also liked the fact that we are just beyond the reach of the crowds on the river! The ramp to launch kayaks was definitely an added plus! We hope that you will consider staying at either of our Manatee Hideaways for your next visit to Weeki Wachee! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the main canal, but not on the main canal. Manatee sightings were plentiful.! Very nice cozy little area Photos of my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2025
Hello Kevin, We appreciate your review. We are glad you were able to see the manatees! 😎 We are also happy it was quite cozy for you! No, we are not on the main river. We are on an aerated canal, which is one of the only ones in the area. We are approximately 300 yards from the main river. Nice and quiet in a clean canal you can swim in! We are happy you enjoyed your stay at our Manatee Hideaway! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a great time.Host was very nice . Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Hello Dinah, We are happy you had a great time and we appreciate your.lovely five star review. Thanks for the recommendation! Your experience is what we wish for each and every guest! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Enjoyed our stay and easy to reach landlord.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Hello Matt, We appreciate your five star review. We put forth our best efforts to ensure we are easy to reach and our guests have the best vacation possible! We hope you choose to stay with us again in the near future! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place.

Had everything needed. Great place. Really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Hello Derek, We appreciate your kind words about our Manatee Hideaway II. We are happy that you really enjoyed it and think it is a great place! We hope you will stay in our home again in the future! Take Care & God Bless! Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter Getaway

The property was great, the location was close to good restaurants, attractions and the beach. The kayaks were fun. We were there for 3 months and enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Leo, Thanks for your wonderful review! We are quite happy that you were able to enjoy everything Weeki Wachee and The Nature Coast has to offer! Thanks For choosing our Manatee Hideaway II as your vacation destination! We hope you choose to stay with us again soon! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience. My family really enjoyed the stay there and can’t wait to go back!

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Hello Roxana & family, We appreciate your five star review and hope you choose to stay at either The Manatee Hideaway I or The Manatee Hideaway II sometime in the near future! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!!

Amazing home and hosts! The house was perfect for our family and I will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Hello Skyler, We appreciate your Five Star Review! Thanks for being our second guest to stay at our all new Manatee Hideaway II! We are also very happy that you like the house! We wanted something unique, and somehow "magically beachy"! We tried to make it so! We hope our future guests have a similar experience either here or at our Manatee Hideaway! We are glad you would like to return to our spot for your vacation destination! Take Care & God Bless,Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described.

The stay was nice, quiet and clean. Was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Hello Ashley, Ahhhh, your review is music to our ears! You just described exactly why we bought the property and placed the home. It was exactly what we were looking for! Thanks For choosing our Manatee Hideaway II for your mini vacation destination. Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot

This is our 2nd year staying at the Manatee hideaway 2. We absolutely love it and will be back. Beautiful property, we seen so many manatees in the canal. It was such a wonderful time kayaking, grilling and very peaceful area. Look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Hello Amanda, We appreciate your five star review and that you chose to stay at our Manatee Hideaway II yet again! Lots of manatees coming up in the canals when the river is busy in the summer! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit with us! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So much fun

Lovely place to stay. Very clean and comfortable. Kayaks were so much fun. Great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Hello Paula, We appreciate your lovely five star review! We also appreciate your clean and comfortable comments. summary.... We love your summary.....Great Spot! Thanks for choosing The Manatee Hideaway II as your vacation destination! We hope you choose to stay with us again in the near future! Take Care & God Bless! Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Stay at Manatee Hideaway II

This was my 2nd annual April visit to Manatee Hideaway II. This visit I brought my best friend & we greatly enjoyed our visit. The property was clean, comfortable, had everything we could have possibly needed & was the perfect location as every day we sat on the dock enjoying our breakfast & spent the days paddling on the river watching manatees.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Hello Jaime, We appreciate both your five star review and choosing to stay with us yet again! We are happy you enjoyed your second stay at our Manatee Hideaway 2! We look forward to your next visit to the Weeki Wachee River & The Nature Coast! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Family Vaca at Weeki Wachee

The home is spacious and clean, the rental came with a good number of kayaks/canoe. The dock was nice. My son loves to fish and spent so much time fishing off the dock. We love Weeki Wachee and had a fun stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2025
Hello Mike and Melissa, We appreciate your five star review. We are happy you had a wonderful stay! We have just seen some huge sheepshead under the dock at the Manatee Hideaway 1! One of us will get em! 😁 We hope you choose to stay at our Manatee Hideaway 1 or 2 sometime in the future! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

This property is in a perfect location just a few paddles from Weeki Wachee river which is to die for. The property had everything we needed and was super clean. Plenty of towels, kayaks and overall and amazing stay! Aaron was amazing with communication and the stay was so nice that we extended our stay because we didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Hello Maria, We appreciate your five star review! We loved the fact that you were having such a good time that you decided to extend your stay at our Manatee Hideaway II. You extending your stay is the best compliment we could wish for! We hope you choose to stay at either The Manatee Hideaway I or The Manatee Hideaway II sometime in the near future! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was fun

We stayed on the water as much as possible my kids had an awesome time. My wife and I love this area and try to stay 1 or 2 times a year. I will be looking at there other property next time because I have a dog that would love to come as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Hello Mike, We are happy you enjoyed your stay and it was nice being able to meet you! It is always nice to see our guests enjoying themselves & having a good time on the water! It is what we love and we want to share what we move with other families! A couple of updates... one of the boys caught a very nice small mouth bass off the dock, as well as two sheepshead, and some mollet. We saw a baby and THREE babines, yes three! One looked older and two smaller babies! We have never seen anything like that before. We have seagrass by both docks and they feed on it! We hope the pics are large enough to post on here! We appreciate your five star review and hope you choose our Manatee Hideaway 1 or 2 as your next Weeki Wachee vacation destination! Take Care & God Bless, Aaron & Crystal Hester
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