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Escape to Mermaid Cove, a charming Old Florida river retreat where relaxation and adventure blend seamlessly. Unwind in this cozy, rustic home with a mermaid theme, and enjoy kayaks or canoes from your backyard on the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River. Take advantage of the screened-in porch, WiFi, flat screen cable TV for at-home entertainment.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Mermaid Cove River Retreat

The perfect mix of relaxation & adventure await you at this charming, vintage 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.
The space
Cozy, rustic, mermaid themed waterfront 2 bedroom 1 bath home with a queen bed in the master bedroom, twin over full bunk bed in the second bedroom and a queen sofa bed in the living room.
Guest access
Entire home
Other things to note
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 2 canoes are included in your stay for an easy paddle to the famous rope swing, restaurants 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 only 10 minutes away at Hernando Beach for a day of fishing or scalloping in season! A little closer is Rogers Park, a little sandy beach on the river accompanied by a n 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 cable TV, DVD's 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!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Pet Fee-Max 2 dogs less than 80 lbs total combined

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed: in outdoor 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
Onsite 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 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, this apartment is on the waterfront. 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. Visit our Spring Hill travel guide
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Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

  • Beautiful kayaking rest stop on the Weeki Wachee River.
    Weeki Wachee River
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs
    Weeki Wachee Springs
    9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hudson Beach
    Hudson Beach
    24 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
    Three Sisters Springs
    42 min drive - 62.4 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    12 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    11 min drive
  • Applebee's Grill + Bar
    12 min drive
  • Weeki Pub
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Cove River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Cove River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Mermaid Cove River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 125 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bree D.

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

Quaint cottage on the river!

Mermaid Cove was the perfect place for our relaxing vacation and it’s a short paddle to the beautiful Weeki Wachee river.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary anne L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve-Mary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s about the location

This property is all about location. I really don’t like to give a bad review, but this mobile home really should be replaced. If you’re looking to be on the water and you don’t mind accommodation being older and a little rundown this is for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay and Les

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long family

Great host. Their contractor or handyman did a poor job. Decorated beautifully. Comfortable furniture. Quite neighborhood. Cleaning lady did basic good cleaning But at home I help my daughter clean her AirBB. We wipe everything down.. Old dried up food at bottom of trash can. And dirty windowsills. None of this is the owners fault. I would absolutely stay their again. Owners need better cleaning services. And a contractor that knows how to read a measuring tape. Lol. The hosts always responded immediately. The trailer is very homey and comfortable.can
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cyndi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evlen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, the place was very relaxing, quiet neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie S.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Reginald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara K.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

larry p.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

MARY/CRAIG B.

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
Archival

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: 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