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The Mermaid Cove River Retreat

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Pool
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Mermaid Cove River Retreat

The perfect mix of relaxation & adventure await you at this charming Old Florida river retreat! Explore the natural beauty of the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River by kayaks or canoes from your backyard and enjoy the breeze from the dock or screened in porch! Home offers a queen bed in the master bedroom, a twin over full in the second bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. 2 single person Kayaks, 1 tandem kayak and 1 canoe are included in your stay for a nice paddle on the river, and local recreation area. There are plenty of restaurants, shops and recreation and entertainment within a short driving distance, including the WORLD FAMOUS WEEKI WACHEE MERMAID SHOW at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park also home of the Buccaneer Bay Waterpark! Pine Island beach is a short 10 minute drive where you can soak up the sun on the sand or watch a beautiful sunset. Boats can be rented at very reasonable prices nearby for a day of fishing or scalloping in season! A little closer is Rogers Park, a little sandy beach on the river accompanied by an adjacent riverfront restaurant. Or stay at the house and grill on the dock while you watch the local fish jump and see the manatees swim by. There is WiFi, a flat screen ROKU TV and games for your at home entertainment. Whether you are looking to relax, find an adventure or a mixture of both, look no further, Mermaid Cove is the place to book your next vacation! Check out our other VRBO listings, just around the corner from Mermaid Cove... Captain's Quarters (VRBO# 892741) and Mermaid Landing (VRBO#892691)

Property manager

Jason and Andrea Soldini

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed: in outdoor areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Max 2 dogs no more than 80 pounds total combined

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Mermaid Cove Weeki Wachee River Retreat House
Mermaid Cove River Retreat House
Mermaid Cove Weeki Wachee River Retreat
Mermaid Cove~ Weeki Wachee River Retreat Spring Hill
Mermaid Cove~ Weeki Wachee River Retreat Private vacation home
Mermaid Cove~ Weeki Wachee River Retreat
5956

About the area

Map
Weeki Wachee, Florida

What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Upper Deck - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaid Cove River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid Cove River Retreat located?

This family-friendly Spring Hill apartment building is located on the waterfront, steps from Weeki Wachee River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pine Island Beach Park and Weeki Wachee Springs. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Mermaid Cove River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Weekee wachee peaceful stay
Monday through Friday stay @ this amazing location...swam in the canal and paddled in minutes to the river daily...breakfast/lunch and dinner on the screened porch( thank goodness for the screening) ...gets buggy. Family was sad to leave would love to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

Very nice place
This is a very cute home and i highly recommend it. Right on the water and very close to the head spring
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kim A.

Great Location
Great location for getting out on the river! Saw a manatee, lots of birds and fish! Lots of places within a short drive for adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

Christmas getaway
We enjoyed our stay! Great location and got to see fireworks for the new year. Everything needed inside, clean and the beds/ couches were comfy. Spent most of the time on the dock or screened in porch. Thanks for hosting!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha H.

Perfect Little Trailer
We had the best time staying at the Mermaid Cove. Bonus with the kayaks. The trailer is a little outdated but was still nice. The bathroom and kitchen/living area is renovation. The outdoor screen porch was so great to sit out and enjoy in the morning and evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

The rental is right on the water and the area is beautiful. The watercrafts were in poor shape but we brought our own and it was amazing to be near the river. The place was clean and had all of the basics and comforts of home. The floor is not steady and I'm not sure what that is about but we loved our stay there!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie S.

Staycation Bliss
It was a very short stay too short actually ,had a wonderful experience here ,everything that we needed was provided ,loved the little cottage , the hosts had left instructions on arrival and explained how everything worked, including restaurants ,things to do. Etc. Will definitely do this again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Reginald P.

Great location, kayaks and access to water was fantastic.
The location and easy access to the water was great. Having the kayaks to use was great fun. Property is dated but has been upgraded somewhat and was reasonable for the price. Floors have been redone and you can see daylight between wall and floor in back bedroom. Dont stay here if you are looking for perfection, but for the price in this location, on the water its very reasonable. Check in and out process were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

Good
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara K., Trinity

Peaceful weekend full of wildlife
This place is exactly as you see- it’s a great inexpensive weekend getaway. We saw a manatee as soon as we arrived, an owl came to sit right next to us for an hour or so, wood storks, and more. We spent the day kayaking and enjoying all the springs has to offer. It’s not fancy and yes, some new living room furniture would help for rainy days inside; but it’s clean and a good value and we were very grateful for a last minute booking request approval!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

larry p.

Pleasant Property
Property was dated, but consistent with price. Instructions for checkin and operations were not upto date! Good access to river from canal. Kayaks and canoe good. Dock needs attention. But overall good for a couple of nights
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

MARY/CRAIG B., west palm beach

fun weekend home
if you are renting in the summer, just know that you could turn the a/c down to 32* but it will never get cool until the sun goes down and the mobile home cools down. a tower fan is on location. very clean and quiet with a nice patio. didn't use the boats or BBQ grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Not one detail was overlooked
We had a fantastic stay at Mermaid Cove. The owners made sure that everything we needed (or could need) was thought of....even a citronella candle on the porch with a lighter sitting on top of it!! The location was perfect...right on the water. The kayaks were a great plus! We had a lot of fun paddling around. The only complaint we have is that the floor had some warping and the front door was difficult to open widely enough to bring our stuff in. But for us, this was a minor thing considering that we spent most of our time outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl S., COPPER CENTER, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not worth the price
Spongy flooring, bathroom bad shape, oven door broke off, and fire alarms didn’t work
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Listing accuracy
Keely's Batchlorett
The floors in this mobile home were soft. The under floor needs replacing. The wooden deck chairs were filthy as were the deck tables. The entry door would only open half way. The interior door in the small bedroom would only opened half way. The exterior skirting was filthy and all falling off. But, we all made the best of it and had a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maria G.

Get away
The first night we were there a raccoon greeted us outside the back porch. I think he wanted some of our cheese burgers. We did not feed him. We cooked inside because there really is no gas grill. It’s a charcoal grill and we were a bit impatient after traveling. The property could have used a rake. We cleaned a lot of dog poop. From previous renters along with our own dogs. Inside had everything we needed and was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Destiny W.

Deceiving and not worth the money
Pictures deceiving, grill broken, door broken, kayak had hole in it, yard not well taken care of, floor caving in in kitchen and tripped several times. Would not recommend this place to anyone or stay there again.. Letting the owner know and said or did nothing to improve our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

8/10 Good

Richard K.

Update I fo
The lock box on door did not exist as per instructions. We were all guys so easy to please. Surprised you expect guest to do the laundry ? You charge a cleaning g fee. Bathroom needs work. Mold, dirty window, cracked tub etc. kitchen nice. Could clean the algae off the tables. Love the location. If wives would have been with it it would be different report.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Cyndi M.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
It was an okay stay
The space was clean, kitchen and bath had been updated and the kitchen was well stocked. The bed was soft with a thick memory foam mattress and nice linens. The owner was very responsive to a couple of problems we had. We enjoyed the area and the neighbor hood was fine This is a 50 ish year old mobile home and it VERY MUCH shows its age. There were quite a few things that were in disrepair inside and out. It felt old. My biggest complaint is the owner has chosen not to have pictures of the bedrooms in the listing. They are not updated. The walls are water rippled, the ceilings are low. They have old dark brown carpet that is fraying in the door frame. Had I seen pictures of the bedrooms I likely would have passed on this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Awesome Stay
Loved our stay at Mermaid Cove! It might just be a trailer from the outside but everything on the inside has been updated. Extremely clean! Comfy beds, great shower, washer and dryer in the unit. We brought our own kayaks but there are numerous available for use along with a canoe and a paddle boat. It would be hard for older people to get in and out of the kayaks since there is a bit of a drop, but we were able to get on right off the dock. Great ladder for swimming in the river! Bonfire pit, Adirondack chairs, screened in back porch with super comfy chairs, and we loved the completely fenced in backyard since we were able to bring our two dogs. They truly lived their best lives! We kayaked the river on Friday, rented a pontoon boat Saturday for scalloping and were sad when we had to leave Sunday. A ton. Screened in back porch with super comfy chairs, and we loved the completely fenced in backyard since we were able to bring her two dogs. A ton of cute local restaurants all within 3 miles. Definitely plan on staying here again!! Great communication with the owners as well, we appreciated sharing your place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine D., Coral Springs

Honesty is the best policy to help others make good choices in where to stay...
This neighborhood is a great location to reach the river. The inside of the trailer was okay but the couches were rattan and not very comfortable. We weren't able to get live TV but it says there was live TV. The kayaks there were beat up and very hard to use as they were not very seaworthy. The dock is not in good shape and the latter was terrible. Three grown adults had issues trying to get out of the water. The front door only opens halfway so I could barely get my bags through the door. The master bed was soft and uncomfortable. The double bed on the bottom bunk has a big hole underneath so the mattress sagged through. Needless to say we didn't get a lot of sleep and I only use the kayaks and doc once. Think you should make it a little more user friendly and less dangerous if you're going to rent the place out. I would not stay here again unless all the above is changed the new better more comfortable stuff and safe. This place does have potential but..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary anne L.

Great hidden gem along the river
Perfect place for our rest and relaxation trip. The place was clean and situated very close to the main river with plenty of kayaks and a canoe. We really enjoyed the decor and views. Our hosts were very responsive with any questions we had. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Cute & Close
This place is a cute mobile home. Has a great location, private dock (with kayaks & canoe), & nice screened in patio. So close to weekie wachee park (mermaid show & buccaneer bay). We had more fun at this place (swimming & boating) than any other place we visited. Fast & friendly owners, with great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jay and Les

Great Getaway
We had a wonderful time at the river! This home had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and had plenty of towels provided. We enjoyed drinking our coffee out on the dock in the morning and grilling in the evening. Like others have mentioned, this is a trailor and is outdated but it is clean and was all we needed. I feel like the price was fair for this home. We werent looking for anything "fancy" but somewhere that was clean that we could shower, eat, and sleep and this house met that ticket. The house is on a canal and the water wasnt clear, but it was a short kayak trip to the clear water on the main part of the river. The hosts were very responsive and communication was clear. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Peaceful relaxing unraveling
Place is great and has everything you need. Host quickly responded to all questions. It even had a blender, so we made fresh salsa. The location is wonderful. So many birds, jumping fish and a manatee swam up to our dock. A mermaid swam by but she still had her legs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022