Waterfront row seats to see Manatees!

The famous mermaids down the road punch the clock at Weeki Wachee Springs after every show —but the manatees? They work overtime. Right off our dock, you’ll find them floating, flipping - check the reviews! - and occasionally judging your paddle skills. This home is perfect for paddling (5 mins from crystal clear waters of Weeki Wachee river), and golden sunsets. Just magical! January & February is calmer and after Spring Break it is more festive and great time for families as well. The space As our guest you'll have direct access to the pristine waters of Weeki Wachee river as well as the rich Gulf of Mexico. Jump on one of the 8 kayaks provided (5 adults and 3 kids) and explore the beauty of one of the most picturesque Florida springs. While enjoying the 5 miles up the stream you are most likely to encounter manatees, deer, turtles and otters. It is also a bird watching paradise from hawks to ibis, heron to turkey vultures and so many more. Bird watching is actually a delight just sitting on the dock as well. Great outdoors to host a family cookout (or two)! On cooler evenings you can sit around the fire pit making s'mores, enjoying each others’ company and making memories. The house is within a couple of miles of pristine parks, reservations, hiking trails, beach, springs and adventures for the whole family by land including the only underwater mermaid show in the world and waterslides at Weeki Wachee Spring Park. Easy access to pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants and much more within 10 minutes of the property. The home comes with 5 adult kayaks and 3 children's. The boat ramp makes it easy to get in and out of the water and is ideal for the kids to play in the shallow (under adult supervision, always!). The spacious home hosts up to 6 guests comfortably with a king size bed in the primary bedroom, a queen size and two convertible chairs (that make up either another queen or two single beds) in the additional bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living room. The large living room is perfect for a movie night or playing games with the whole family while the dining area sits everyone for a great meal together. Guests will enjoy walk-in closets, washer and dryer, dishwasher and a well-stocked kitchen with all the utensils and accessories a home cook could ask for including a brand new set of pots and pans and plenty of Tupperware. There is a charcoal grill AND a gas grill. We ask guests to clean the grills have using them. The hosts are not responsible for providing gas or charcoal. We also ask all our guests to treat this home with kindness and respect as it is also our family's beloved home away from home. Please note : we have 3 OUTDOOR cameras to keep the property safe. Guest access The entire house is open for guests to use. The only area not for guests use is the shed (it is a dangerous old structure) and a owner's closet with extra linens and such. Other things to note Please note we are pet friendly with a non refundable pet fee of $200. Only one pet under 20lbs (no cats) allowed.