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The Mermaid Studio

Vacation home in New Port Richey with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Children's area
Property grounds
Escape to a serene retreat at this spacious luxury bedroom, featuring a breakfast bar and large walk-in closet. Relax on the private dock or unwind in the screened-in patio with a firepit nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

The Mermaid Studio

The Mermaid room is a luxurious 400 sq ft ground-floor studio featuring a private entrance, bedroom, and a spacious master bath. A small buffet bar features a mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave, hotplates, and an air fryer.

If you'd like to check in early, check with me. It's possible.

There are 4.5 other units available on the property. The half-room is the Hostage room. Lol! It is located downstairs inside the house, featuring a private 1/4 bath. It is less than 100 sq ft, but cozy with a TV, bed, dresser, air conditioning, and a 1/2 bath across the hall. It's usually used by guests who are visiting full-room guests. Ask me for info.
Private dock. Boaters Paradise is located on the Cotee River about .5 mi from the open Gulf. Bring your fresh catch (grouper, tuna, Mahi, snook, sheepshead, and more) and throw it on the grill. Giant outside property on the river with dock access.

My friends say the house is haunted. Lol! The man who built the home is also said to haunt the downtown Suncoast Theater. You can make your own decision. If Willard does haunt the house, he is a nice ghost. No clocks will keep time, so you'll notice there aren't any in the house.

Surrounded by several tiki bars within kayaking distance. Can also kayak to downtown, Sims Park, Durney Key, Anclote Key, and several sandbars.

There are several places nearby to rent boats, paddleboards, and bicycles. I have/ several kayaks which are free to use.

Golf cart rental is also available.

Visit downtown New Port Richey, home to several new restaurants, breweries, and bars. Check out Sims Park for festivals and concerts. Try Tropical Breeze Casino.

Barbeques. Choose from a smoker, gas or charcoal grill.

Buy cheap hot dogs to feed the birdie (Rudy). He's the one in the pictures.

Extremely clean, well-behaved pups are welcome with a $25 cleaning fee.

Out back is a large screened-in patio, a large picnic table, a private dock, and a fire pit.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Inform me if bringing a pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
New Port Richey, FL

What's nearby

  • SunCruz Port Richey Casino - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gill Dawg Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West Pasco Chamber of Commerce - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • West Pasco Historical Society Museum and Library - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Richey Suncoast Theater - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waffle House - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Nauti Oar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey River Sports Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Joe’s Port Richey - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaid Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid Studio?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid Studio located?

Located in New Port Richey Estates, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of SunCruz Port Richey Casino and Gill Dawg Marina. West Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Mermaid Studio Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy and the property was wonderful! We enjoyed our visit immensely and look forward to visiting her property again soon! Wife loved the decorative room and location has wonderful restaurants nearby. Thank you Amy for providing us a wonderful location for our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin A.

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

Amazing house

10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great place

Everything was perfect. Our only downside was the one hour drive to Clearwater beach. There were closer beaches just not as nice and as pretty as Clearwater. We had a great time though. Downtown New Port was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Quick trip

Very nice neat and clean place to stay right on the water. Had a nice dock for my 25 foot fishing boat. There was a ramp right across the street with Trailer parking several restaurants right around the corner and a nice area to get out on the water which is what we were looking for and Amy was very nice and easy to deal with. Very thoughtful on what she had there and very helpful if you needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025