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Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10191 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hernando Beach, FL
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Weeki Wachee River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Pine Island Beach Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access

Time to book for January and February manatee trips! Fishing, kayaking, paddle boards, golf, walks in the warm sun, boating, swimming in the springs (constant 72-74 degree water). Don't miss the manatees! Also a great time of year to hit the area amusement parks as it is not "summer hot" or as busy.

Views, sunsets, water, shore birds, manatees, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, without leaving the house. This is the place to stay and explore Florida's amazing central gulf coast. Located on the beautiful salt water canals of Hernando Beach (30' deep, clean water, more like a lake), you can watch dolphins and catch fish right from our dock, kayak the canals or take a short paddle to the gulf. Swim right in front of the house or go to the nearby spring fed Weeki Wachi River, or snorkel with the manatees during the winter in nearby Crystal River or the Weeki Wachi. Soak in our hot tub when you are ready to relax!

Enjoy a scalloping trip, fishing excursion, kayaking adventure (in the gulf or the local rivers), a dinner cruise, or just relaxing and soaking up the warmth and sun of Florida! We are less than 2 hours away from Disney, Busch Gardens, Legoland and less than 1 hour from Homossassa Springs, Crystal River, Cedar Key, alligator tours, and great golfing. The Weeki Wachee Springs is just next door, including the water park and world famous live mermaid show.

We have a large private dock for lounging or parking your boat (or a rental from the local marina). The local area is a great for fishing, exploring, swimming, and even just hanging out at the Hernando Flats! There are lots of local fishing and wildlife boat charters available and terrific local restaurants. Even the much loved local "Tiki Boat" that will take you out for an afternoon of swimming and relaxing at the flats.

This property is being rented for the first time ever in 2024 so we are offering discounted rates, but top notch service and experiences!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Bayport Park Pier. You'll find features such as a water park, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like in-room jetted baths and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and 14 minutes from Bowlero Spring Hill
Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. The family-friendly Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Dave Allen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,050 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Manatee time! Waterfront Home, floating dock, kayaks, paddle boards, gulf access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mirrin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

This house is just as described – beautiful views from the back porch and exceptionally clean and well appointed. Very comfortable beds and a terrific kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The home was everything we had hoped for, comfortable and lovely. All of the essentials were provided, as well as many thoughtful extras. The location is in a nice quiet area, but still close enough to restaurants, groceries, etc. Bicycling, kayaking, nature walks are all easily done. We would absolutely come back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Boat Weekend

We had a wonderful stay! We brought our 21-foot Tidewater Boat, and it was easy to access the Gulf! The home was comfortable and had everything we needed. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The house and amenities where awesome. The master bedroom tv did not work and became a slight issue during Hurricane Debby. But besides that 5 stars. Would definitely do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home

We all had a wonderful stay It was fun trying to scallop Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific Place

We have stayed in Hernando Beach several times as a gateway to so many fun activities. This home being new on the rental market was a great find for us. It fit our family well, had everything we needed in the kitchen, water toys, easy parking and the sunsets were breath taking each night. We fished, caught scallops, swam in the canal in front of the house, enjoyed the local restaurants, used the kayaks and a few of us old folks even learned to stand up paddle board. Great fun. The owner was easy to communicate with, the home was very clean, beds comfortable. We will repeat our stay at this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suddath J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

The house was absolutely stunning, just as described. We definitely would recommend this property and love to visit again. This home has everything you could possibly need. Great location!! 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with a view

The property was great, the house and decor are beautiful. Every room has some nice Florida decor and all the lights switches and fans are labeled. Everything in the kitchen is also labeled so you can find it easy and know where to put it back. The house has so many amenities if you forget something chances are they have it there. The house is right on a canal which we were able to kayak right off the dock. We also rented a boat from Captains Boat Rental. We found them very reasonable in price and as a bonus we were able to keep the boat overnight right on the dock. We enjoyed a sunset from the balcony every night. Overall definitely recommend this house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024