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The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat

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A house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by trees.
A covered porch with a sofa and two wicker chairs, a small table, and a railing overlooking a pool.
A covered outdoor deck with a glass-top table and two cushioned chairs.
A backyard with a fire pit, four turquoise Adirondack chairs, a picnic table, and kayaks stored under a tree.
A lakeside picnic area with a wooden dock, a covered pavilion, and turquoise chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Weeki Wachee River
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Shower only

Other bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet Fee & Max 2 dogs no more than 80 lbs combined
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoor smoking only
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3966457vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, while Colorama Music and Show Palace Dinner Theater are cultural highlights. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hudson Beach - 26 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 44 min drive - 63.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Napoli - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat on 5 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,090, 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 “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The “Chubby Mermaid” Waterfront Adventure Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy V.

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

Vacation

Enjoyed the river
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brittany C.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2025
I’m sorry it wasn’t a 5 star stay for you. That is not the norm. The house is only 5 years old so there shouldn’t be an old smell or structural issues. There should also be two hair dryers so I will check on that. I will also discuss any cleaning issues with the cleaning crew.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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