ENCHANTING Riverfront Cottage. FREE KAYAKS, BIKES & MORE!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Weeki Wachee, FL

Weeki Wachee River3 min walk
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park10 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs12 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Kick off your shoes and trade them in for flip flops. Mermaids, manatees and memories are on tap when you transport yourself into the Fin & Tonic Vacation Getaway. Just like the local manatees, not all vacation retreats are alike. Here at the Fin & Tonic you will be treated to a fully renovated solid brick 2/2 home with ALL of the fun toys. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, pedal boating, jumping off the rope swing into year round 74* water or try your hand with our stand up paddle boards (All INCLUDED). Sleep 6 comfortably with plenty of room to kick up your feet. 2 full baths and a large screened patio overlooking the water where you can easily dock your boat (2 Boat ramps within 5 miles) for quick Gulf access. Explore the island or head to the Rogers Park Beach on the nostalgic 4 wheel surrey bike. Fishing, seasonal scalloping, snorkeling or just kicking back, you and your family are sure to fill your days with many 1st time experiences. Relax your nights away on our huge outdoor patio enjoying some s’mores over the built in fire pit while our no-see-‘em misting system keeps the gnats and mosquitoes at bay and help you to truly enjoy River Life to its fullest. We are sure that you will be transported to “Old Florida” while exploring the crystal clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River and uncovering all of the local flair that this hidden gem of a getaway offers.

Waterfront
Gulf Access
Free WiFi
FREE Kayaks (4), Canoe, Pedal Boat, Paddle Boards, Bikes (2), 4 Wheel Surrey Bike**
Mosquito & No-See-Um Management system
5 Flat screen TV’s w/ DVD player and collection of movies
Family Fun Games
Washer/Dryer
Master bedroom w/ king bed
2nd bedroom w/ queen under full bunk beds
Rolling cot
Air Mattress
Single futon
Ice Maker in Refrigerator
Central Air
Plenty of parking
Carport
24' Stationary & 10' Floating dock (For easy kayak launch)
**Rope Swing & Water toys require liability waiver signature prior to stay
Fire Pit (wood not supplied)
Propane gas grill (Gas supplied)
Close to Rogers Park, Bayport Park, Jenkins Creek, Pine Island, attractions and local restaurants
Coffee Pot
Toaster
Bidet's in both bathrooms
Fully stocked (utensils, pots, pans, etc.) kitchen
25+ year old Primary guest
No pets
2 night minimum
No Smoking
Cleaning fee & Refundable Damage Deposit required

Have a larger group? Inquire about our other property, 3 doors down!!
Vrbo #1421106. The Wet Feet Retreat.

Property manager

Tyson Peco

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No more than 8 guests including "Day Guests".

Pets

No pets allowed

*ADA" Service" dogs must be approved by owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum of 6 total guests including "Day Guests". Violation will result in loss of part or all of security deposit.

*Violation of "No Smoking" , "Maximum Guest" (6) or "No Pet" policies will result in forfeit of all or part of security deposit.

ADA approved Service animals only. Emotional support animals do not qualify.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No more than 8 guests including "Day Guests".

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Weeki Wachee River and Weeki Wachee Springs. Travelling with kids? Consider Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Adventure Coast Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Weeki Wachee, FL

What's nearby

Weeki Wachee River - 3 min walk
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 10 min drive
Weeki Wachee Springs - 12 min drive
Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 12 min drive
Pine Island Beach Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 15 min drive
Dunkin' - 15 min drive
Golden Corral - 14 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 15 min drive
Wendy's - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ENCHANTING Riverfront Cottage. FREE KAYAKS, BIKES & MORE! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ENCHANTING Riverfront Cottage. FREE KAYAKS, BIKES & MORE!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at ENCHANTING Riverfront Cottage. FREE KAYAKS, BIKES & MORE!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is ENCHANTING Riverfront Cottage. FREE KAYAKS, BIKES & MORE! located?

This family-friendly Spring Hill cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Weeki Wachee River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weeki Wachee Springs and Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Nature Coast Botanical Gardens and Pine Island Beach Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne K.

6 Apr 2024

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

Weeki Wachee Fun

Excellent location! It was just a short paddle out of the canal to hit the river! We had so much fun using the amenities at this rental…the kayaks and the rope swing were a plus. We spotted some manatees in the canal. There were a lot of other things for use. We had such a great time as a family. Tyson was great to communicate with. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

1 Apr 2024

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

Great time!

We stayed a month and had a wonderful time kayaking, golfing and walking in the Weeki Watchee Preserve. Saw probably 20+ manatees right from our chairs many spending lots of time right there feeding. Property was older but clean and well kept with everything we needed or wanted. Appliances were newer and worked well. We cook in a lot but there are lots of fun local restaurants very close by without having to go out to Hwy 19. Owner communicated well too. We would come back.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

4 Mar 2024

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

Great Stay!!

Check in was super easy, we had a little troubles getting in the door- I called Tyson and he answered immediately! I’m not great with technology, so it wasn’t his fault :) The house was very nice, very comfortable, did find some poker chips in the couch from previous vacationers (we were missing some of the kids’ socks; that’s how we knew lol) not a huge deal, but something notable. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, sheets were nice, towels were fluffy. They had body wash, soap and conditioner in the showers too. I can’t say if they were good or bad though, as we had our own to use. We used the canoe, and one of the kayaks. The water ways were fantastic!! We took the kids out daily. We saw tons of manatees, turtles, fish. We stopped out closer to the gulf and was able to beach ourselves so the kids could play in the water and look for seashells. The neighborhoods was nice, quiet and the neighbors were friendly. We did have some furnace issues (turned out to be the thermostat) but Tyson was VERY responsive, very quick to get someone over to repair it. I was very impressed with how he handled it. Obviously the situation was out of his control- stuff breaks- and he was on it. Over all, we would stay at one of Tyson’s rentals again!! You can tell he cares about the tenants and cares about the home. It was a great vacation and we are so happy we found this place!

Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall M., Port Richey

27 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving 2023

Great place, well equipped with everything you need. Felt like home away from home. We saw manatees, odder, turtle and caught plenty of mangrove snapper for fun. Clean and quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

9 Oct 2023

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

Girls Weekend Get-away

Fin & Tonic was the perfect peaceful retreat we were looking for. We only left the house once to go visit the Weeki Wachee Mermaids. Everything we needed was there and then some. It’s a beautiful home right on the river. We saw dolphins right off the dock every morning enjoying our coffee and manatees at dusk. It was our own little slice of paradise. The decor in the home was awesome and we seemed to discover something new every day. I thought the check out list for guests was minimal in comparison to other places we’ve stayed and really made it easy and less stressful to be out by our checkout time. There is so much to do and so many ‘toys’ provided you certainly won’t get bored here. Thanks for having us, already planning another trip with some friends in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tyson Peco

Florida transplants from Michigan and Connecticut, Tyson & Dana are avid outdoors people and passionate travelers. Married for 20+ years with 2 children.

Why they chose this property

We searched all corners of Florida before settling on the Weeki Wachee area. The "Old Florida" charm and crystal clear waters immediately drew us in and never let go. Escaping here and renovating the nearly 75 year old home has been a labor of love that we have decided to share with other travelers from all corners of the world.

What makes this property unique

The cottage feel and warm charm of our "little slice of heaven" keeps us coming back here every chance we get. We are sure that you will feel the same as soon as you kick off your shoes here at the Fin & Tonic Riverfront Vacation Retreat.