Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Weeki Wachee Springs - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
Hudson Beach - 24 min drive - 32.2 km
Three Sisters Springs - 43 min drive - 62.7 km
Getting around
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 12 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 12 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 13 min drive
Dunkin' - 13 min drive
La Bella Napoli - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Weeki Wachee river !! REAL FLORIDA! Read OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Weeki Wachee river !! REAL FLORIDA! Read OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS?
As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Weeki Wachee river !! REAL FLORIDA! Read OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,390, 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 Weeki Wachee river !! REAL FLORIDA! Read OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Weeki Wachee river !! REAL FLORIDA! Read OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Weeki Wachee river !! REAL FLORIDA! Read OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Weeki Wachee river !! REAL FLORIDA! Read OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Bayport Park Pier and Weeki Wachee Springs are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
THANK you and family so much for the positive 5 star rating .We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us! We pamper our guests...Ya are wonderful!
You would rent to yall again..
THANK you Lori and family so much for the positive 5 star rating.We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us!
I cant recommend Dogwood Cottage high enough, its a gorgeous piece of real estate. You wont regret booking Dogwood Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
THANK you Joy and family so much for the positive 5 star rating .We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us! We pamper our guests...Ya are wonderful!
Loved the location !!!! House was clean had everything we neeeded
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
THANK you Leslie and family so much for the positive 5 star rating.We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us!
THANK you Wayne and family so much for the positive 5 star rating.We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us!
This little slice of paradise was the perfect escape for us! The location is spot on and we launched a right from the back yard. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
THANK you Summer and family so much for the positive 5 star rating .We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us! We pamper our guests...Ya are wonderful
This Vrbo gave us a great home base for our stay over the weekend. Perfectly located and plenty of amenities for us. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
THANK you!! Laura and friends. so much for the positive 5 star rating.We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us!
The house/location was perfect. It was an absolute stunning view & had everything we needed to enjoy the 4 days we were there! We saw manatees, went kayaking and LOVED just watching the view from the balcony! Absolutely cannot wait to come back! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
THANK you!! Sarah and family. so much for the positive 5 star rating.We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us! See yall next time!!
Amazing location, amazing house. Enjoyed the kayaks and playing in the beautiful clear water in front of the house. Would absolutely love to come visit this beautiful property again:)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
THANK you Sherri for the review!!Absolutely please visit again..
This is the second time we’ve visited this house and again we were very pleased with everything-location, view, house- everything was excellent! We even saw dolphins swimming in the river and manatees! Thank you so much! We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
THANK yall and family so much for the positive 5 star rating .We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us! We pamper our guests...Ya are wonderful!
You would rent to yall again
Location was perfect- at the end of the road so no traffic. The water was beautiful. Kayaks were used often. Rental was exactly as advertised. Summer was attentive and readily available for any concerns. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
THANK you Jackie and family so much for the positive 5 star rating.We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us!
We loved Dogwood Cottage! The location was great right on the main Weeki Wachee River. We sat on the sea wall and watched manatees, otters and lots of people going by daily. The water is clean and clear and a cool 74 degrees. We look forward to our next stay. The property management team was very responsive to a few questions we had during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
THANK you!! Angela and family. so much for the positive 5 star rating. We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us! See yall next year!!
Our extended family enjoyed our stay, both the two year old and 89 year old grandma found things to do. The house was well stocked with kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and sheets for the sofa sleeper. Kayaking upstream in the earlier morning was wonderful. We will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
THANK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY for the fantastic review!! Alison you are fabulous guests VISIT any time!!
Had a great time. House had what we needed. Great views from balcony. We seen multiple manatees, dolphins, otter, hawks diving for fish, and lots of good people watching, we caught enough blue crabs for crab cakes one night. We kayaked about 2 miles and swam in crystal clear water. Upper Deck is a great casual restaurant on the water a mile away. Zero issues during our stay, we used the provided kayaks, floats, charcoal grill, chairs, cooler. There is an outside shower to rinse off, which was nice. Check in was easy and Summer was great start to finish!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
THANK your family!!! so much for the positive 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to our guests. As we have looked into the mattress issue .... We look forward to having you back with us!
Thank you so much for great time!!!! House has everything you need!!!! Very clean! River is absolutely gorgeous!!! We saw manatees swim from the porch! Spent lots of time in the water right in the back of the house! Hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
THANK YOU AND YOUR FAMILY for the fantastic review!!Lina you are fabulous guests VISIT any time!!
We had a blast staying here. This place has everything that you could possibly need for a great stay on the Weeki Wachee river. Some standout amenities were the stocked kitchen, cold AC, gorgeous views, washer/dryer, grill, and provided kayaks. We saw so many beautiful animals including birds, manatees and a river otter! The deck was the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the views! Summer was very helpful! She made sure we had a smooth check in process and ensured we had everything we needed! She was always available for questions. I highly recommend this property. I’ve included some of the pics I took so you can see how special it is. Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
THANK your family!!! so much for the positive 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to our guests. .. We look forward to having you back with us! Please visit again fantastic guests
The property was listed ell maintained and the house was nice and clean when we arrived. Summer was helpful and communicated well with us. Check-in was a breeze. The kitchen was well stocked with all the dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster oven, and everything you need to cooks meals. New appliances all worked well. The washer and dryer are very new, which was a huge plus. Plenty of towels, trash bags, and cleaning supplies were available for us. The back deck and living room have lovely views. We saw manatees and a couple of dolphins as well! The back yard is such a beautiful and functional area. Our whole family enjoyed swimming and kayaking on the beautiful spring-fed river. We hardly left the property because the kids were having such a great time on the water. As much as I wanted to leave a 5 star rating, one major thing fell short for us - the furniture. Both beds in the first floor bedrooms were so incredibly uncomfortable that the 4 adults had trouble sleeping and woke up with back pain. I ended up on the couch one night and another I had to trade beds with my son (the upstairs trim beds and more comfortable and seem much newer than the “adult” beds) and sleep on one of the twin mattresses. My sister and her husband chose to leave early because of this. The Living Room has one sofa and one chair. We made it work, but it would have been nice to have enough comfortable seating for everyone. I’d LOVE to come back if the mattresses get replaced!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
THANK yall and family so much for the positive 5 star rating .We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you and your family and friends had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to the guests. We look forward to having you back with us! We pamper our guests...Ya are wonderful! We are updating..
THANK your family!!! so much for the positive 5-star rating! We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know that you had an amazing experience with us! We always strive to provide quality service and satisfaction to our guests. .. We look forward to having you back with us! Please visit again fantastic guests