Title: Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) (Spring Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72395500/72395463/1b3c1960.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) (Spring Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72395500/72395463/8a18de9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) (Spring Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72395500/72395463/a4e1ec80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) (Spring Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72395500/72395463/b4258ac4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) (Spring Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72395500/72395463/9afd7fb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A water park, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal). Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) Enjoy the fresh waters directly from the Weeki Wachee Springs with accommodations for 4 to 7 guests. There's only so many houses located directly on the clear flowing waters of the Weeki Wachee River, and this is one of them. It's a wonderfully serene magical place with the ability to melt away the stresses of life. Enjoy time with your friends or let the kids experience the beauty of nature. Treat yourself to fun filled yet peaceful days on our little slice of paradise where the back yard extends to over 6 miles of clear pristine waters or out into the Gulf of America. Create some great memories, smiles and laughter with friends here on the River. #1 Feature: DIRECTLY ON THE CLEAR WATERS OF THE WEEKI WACHEE RIVER We are directly on the crystal clear waters of the Weeki Wachee River! And we're literally one bend down river from Roger's Park and a few more paddles from to the famous "Hospital Hole" where the manatees congregate in droves. We are far enough down river that you are more likely to see manatees swim right by the house than most other properties... quite frequently actually! There's even a nice floating dock or narrow (9') boat ramp directly on the river to get you into the water for swimming or kayaking or boating - directly from the back yard. An added plus is the waterfront lanai. It's a great place to relax and take in the views of the river while enjoying a meal, to get shade or during the occasional rain showerif it's rain shower. I am often asked if the water is clear where we are. Yes! The water is definitely crystal clear. I have another house just a few house down river and was literally swimming and cooling off while working outside, and a manatee came right up to me. I could see it's face in the water from 10 feet away and then it swam right under me rubbing my feet! Then, shortly after, a dolphin swam by as well... still amazes me to watch dolphins and manatees swim by. #2 Feature: DEEPER WATERS We are located on a deeper part of the river for better fishing and tying your boat up - right from the back patio... and deep enough that you can literally jump in and do a cannon ball, enjoying the natural spring fed waters to keep you cool in the summer... or warm in the winter months. The water temperature is 74 degrees all year round! #3 Feature: NATURE - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Weeki Wachee River is an amazingly beautiful natural wonder! You have over 6 miles to boat, canoe or kayak up river, taking in the peaceful sounds of the water, birds and the wind blowing through the trees. You'll experience manatee on the river, more often than not, but that's not the extent of the amazing wildlife. We've watched a family of deer cross the river right in front of our kayaks - what a treat that was! We've sat and enjoyed river otters playing with each other like little kids. If you're lucky, you'll even spot an occasional dolphin enjoying the river... there's just something special about watching a dolphin swim right in front of the house. There are vast species of birds, like the wood storks, blue herons, egrets, bald eagles, ospreys, double-crested cormorant, but that's just the tip of the ice bird... the bird diversity is phenomenal with 273 native and 8 exotic species in the area. #4 Feature: CLOSE TO THE GULF OF MEXICO If you travel down river, the Gulf of Mexico is just over a mile away. The short ride to the Gulf is worth it! The open views shouldn't be missed. And it goes without saying, the wonderfully diverse fishing options can keep any angler busy. So go intercoastal or deep sea fishing, scalloping (when in season), dolphin sightseeing, or just sit there and wait to watch the sunset without a single thing blocking your view. #5 Feature: WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS STATE PARK The world famous Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is a five mile drive away. Make sure to enjoy the mermaid show, it's great for kids and adults too. Don't miss the guided river boat tour, it's worth it. Buccaneer Bay is an add on ticket where the family can enjoy swimming - right next to the head of the spring, or relax on their white sand beach or have some fun speeding down the giant water slides. #6 Feature: ALFRED A MCKETHAN PINE ISLAND PARK Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Park has a wonderful beach that's great for long walks, sunbathing, building sand castles, watching the sunset... you know, all of the beachy stuff. And it's less than a 10 minute drive. If you're bringing a pet(s), please be sure to inform us of specifically what type of pet(s) they are as we do reserve the right to deny based on size or quantity. Also, be sure you have paid the pet fee as this becomes a $250 fee per pet if it's found that there are pets after check-in without the fee having been paid. \*\*\*NOTE: The $125 pet fee includes one pet. A second pet would be an additional $125 charge. Please inform us of the size and breed to see if a 2nd pet would be allowed. Bullet Point House Features: \*Directly on the clear waters of the river and deep enough to dock a deep hull boat \*Newly remodeled home with beautiful interior design - 2 bedrooms with two kings.. The family room also has a sleeper sofa for the ability to comfortably sleep 6 and a leather couch for up to 7. \* Patios and waterfront lanai with plenty of seating for everyone \*The use of included personal watercraft: 3 adult kayaks 1 tandom kayak 1 paddleboard 1 2-3 person Canoe 3 smaller adult/ youth kayaks 1 youth kayak Llife vests and paddles are included. All watercraft can be launched directly into the river from the house \*Brand new 65" TV in the living room, porch, and two bedrooms. TV has DirecTV (with the Go Big channel package which includes the sports channels), Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max and Amazon Prime TV.... pretty much every show and channel you can think of - there's more content than you could ever watch in a lifetime \*Gas grill \*Onsite parking for plenty of vehicles and a boat trailer... even an RV if you'd like \*Tie off available for a boat \*Washer and dryer If you're bringing a pet(s), please be sure to inform us of specifically what type of pet(s) they are as we do reserve the right to deny based on size or quantity. Also, be sure you have paid the pet fee of $125 as this becomes a $250 fee if it's found that there are pets after check-in without the fee having been paid. NO PARTIES ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Hulu - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Lanai - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking outside is permitted ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### 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 - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71110000/71108200/71108125/433ede2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Screened Lanai /Clear Kayak / Waterfront / Fire Pit Weeki Wachee - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=71108125&PinnedHotelID=71108125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119830000/119821500/119821430/06dcc96c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Driftwood Dreams - Waterfront Home Weeki Wachee River Spring Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=119821430&PinnedHotelID=119821430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117910000/117908300/117908269/b5a30652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Listing! 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Do not open the locked areas (cabinet in outbuilding), as this is where cleaning staff supplies are stored. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $100 charge four each pet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking outside is permitted ## 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=28.533222,-82.625626&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wwdmDdyhwN%3FS%40O%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40O%40S%40OBQ%40QBQBOBQBQBOBODQBODQDODODQDMFQDMFQFMFOFOFMFOFOHMFMHOHMFKJMHMHMHKJMHKJKHKJKJMJKJIJIJKLKJGJKLGLKJGLILGLGLILGLELGLELGNELENELELENELCNCNCLCNCNALCNANCN%3FNANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDLFNDLFLDLFLHLFLFJHLFLJJFLJJFJJLJJHJHJJJLHJJJJJHJJLHJHLHLHLHJHLHNFLHLFNFNFLFNFNFLDPFLDPDLFPDNBNDPDNBPDNBNBPBPBN%40PBPBP%40N%40R%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FN%3FR%3FP%3FN%3FPAP%3FPAPAPANARANCPCPAPCNCPCPCNENCPENEPCNENGPELEPGLEPGLGNGNGLGNGNILGLINILIJILILILIJKLIJKJKJIJKLKJKHKHMJKJKFMJKFMJMFKHMFMFMHMFMDMFODMFMDMDODMDODMDOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMCOCOCMCOEMEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGMEMGMIMGMGMIKGMKMGKKKGMKKKKIKIKKKMKKIKKKIKKMIKIMIMKMGKIMIOGMIMGOGOGMGOGOGMGQEMGQEMEQEOEOEQCOEQCOCOCQCQCOCQAQCQAOASAOAQAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HZ6V0SnsoOLpgMBBz01FWk1zztg=) Spring Hill, FL #### What's nearby - Weeki Wachee River \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Pine Island Beach Park \- 10 min drive \- 10.2 km - Weeki Wachee Springs \- 11 min drive \- 9.8 km - Three Sisters Springs \- 58 min drive \- 74.5 km - Innisbrook Golf Club \- 59 min drive \- 65.6 km #### Getting around - Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive - ‪7-Eleven - ‬13 min drive - ‪Weeki Pub - ‬7 min drive - ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬13 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal)? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal)? ### What time is check-out at Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal)? ### Where is Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tiki Tropical Retreat - directly on the clear Weeki Wachee River (not a canal) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori C. Sep 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay! Host was super friendly and was quick to respond to all communication. Cool spot directly located on the river (which my dog couldn’t stay out of) Super clean and well stocked with everything you could need. We didn’t want to leave!! Definitely recommend and will return again. ![Jameis](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b1ec9cef-90ad-4854-b737-7857835f14a5-1758996864754.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Manatees!!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2c81619b-6831-4c6d-8d54-694f6d67fd1b-1758996866248.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beautiful view!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/290518d0-3e61-457d-a18e-e6fabe0de817-1758996867546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/eebc4348-b20b-433c-aa47-86c2346ab553-1758996866836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lori C. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla K. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is our second time staying here and it was even better this time because there is now a fence so our dogs were able to roam more freely. We saw dolphins and otters and a manatee right from the backyard. This was definitely one of our favorite vacations and we will be back again for sure. ##### Carla K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arthur K. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location & House The house was perfect. Great location on the river for Gulf access and playing in the river. Everything worked great, has everything you need and just as listed. Will definitely come back. ##### Arthur K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard K. Feb 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kayaking retreat. The property is locked in a great spot. If you like a quiet place to relax it fits the bill. ##### Richard K. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genesis D. Apr 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! Came with my family for a little vacation - got that and more! Truly an amazing stay in a beautiful place. Will never forget this getaway. Thank you to the hosts! ##### Genesis D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy O. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property is such a gem. Super clean and comfortable. We cooked in two of our days and had everything we needed. High end washer and dryer a big plus. Plenty of seating outside to watch the boats and kayaks float by. We used the sand chairs in the water at the boat ramp and just relaxed. Our dog loved getting in and out of the water at the boat ramp as well. This was an amazing stay that we highly recommend. Will definitely return! ##### Sandy O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy P. Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weeke wachee escape Such a perfect location to the springs. Had an awesome time a this cute little house. Even saw 5Manatee swimming by dock in backyard. Perfect house for two 8 year olds. Thank you so much for everything. Had a great time. ##### Kristy P. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William D. May 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Wonderful getaway for my wife and our dog. Exactly as advertised and beautiful location. The host was very helpful and attentive. We will definitely be back again soon! ##### William D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel B. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good times on the River The Tiki Tropical Retreat was awesome! Would give it six stars. Very clean and looks brand new. Excellent owners. Will definitely book again! ##### Daniel B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy F. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tiki Tropical Retreat We had a wonderful time! The house was in a great location and very clean. Was able to dock our boat in front of the house. We will be back next year. ##### Tammy F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia W. Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tiki Retreat We had a wonderful stay at the Tiki Retreat! It is the perfect little house for a fun getaway on the river. We spent so much time out on the kayaks provided, fishing, and swimming off the dock. The host was very responsive and easy to talk with and the rental was very clean with plenty of towels and kitchen supplies. ##### Julia W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya R. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Paradise Weeki Watchee never disappoints and this little bungalow is the perfect place to enjoy it! Great up to date amenities inside and perks outside! Between the screened lanai, covered porch, gazebo, boat ramp and kayak launch there was no shortage of places to enjoy the river! ##### Tonya R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley M. Feb 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Direct river home We have stayed in many houses but always on one of the canals. This house is directly on river and far enough away from Rogers park that it is quiet We saw manatees swim by every day. Our stay was wonderful and relaxing ##### Shelley M. Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny S. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dolphins and manatees right of the front dock! Crystal clear river for swimming right in front of the property and it leads straight to the turquoise springs. There are plenty of paddle boards, kayaks, and a canoe to get the springs. Super cute, very clean and very comfortable beds and new couches.. A TV in every room but we were never inside long enough to watch TV. Very comfortable back patio with plenty of seating and tables. I will definitely be back! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/16bb4048-99c2-4609-af6e-549fe99b42ad-1749834038099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2264b807-7909-45eb-808a-aaa3479a389a-1749834038756.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/583dbef2-ff7b-461d-9bea-6a2b867f2adf-1749834036782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jenny S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### candy j. Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good times The host was awesome, very responsive, and I could tell by just our communication prior to my stay their home would be perfect, and it was. The place was very clean, and everything we needed from A-Z. The kids swam right off the dock, we saw manatees, and even a dolphin on a short kayak trip. The location was great, right around the corner from Roger’s park. I hope to stay again next year. ##### candy j. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. Apr 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was exactly what we wanted and where we wanted it. My elderly mother and I came to Florida for a funeral and wanted a place to unwind and relax for a couple of days. The home turned out to be just what we needed. A beautiful calm quiet place for healing. We plan to come down again under better circumstances, with a couple family members. ##### James H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominique L. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful and didn’t want to leave A little bit further down the river but it was amazing I didn’t want to leave. My bulldog really loved the grass there, easy to get kayaks in water and wonderful kitchen. Thank you! ##### Dominique L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam M. Dec 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of the best spots on the Weeki Wachee River One of the best spots on the Weeki Wachee River, This rental is very relaxing and peaceful. The views are amazing from every angle. We took our kayaks out and had a blast, and hope to see manatees on the next visit! The location on the river cannot be beat and it’s even so beautiful for swimming. Our other favorite part of the cottage is the screened in porch where you can watch everyone go by… Thank you ##### Pam M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah T. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip with our fur babies We had a wonderful stay. The host was responsive to any questions and allowed us to bring our large dogs with a small pet fee for each. The house is cozy and on the clear part of the river below Roger's Park. We loved having the space for the dogs and spent several evenings fishing off the dock. We didn’t do much swimming since the current was stronger than our kid could comfortably swim. We definitely loved our time there! ##### Sarah T. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elana I. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super fun stay Clean, well stocked house on the weeki wachee river. Convenient location. Nice sized patio with big yard and floating dock. Plenty of kayaks, paddle boards, and a canoe. Yard is completely fenced. No trouble with dogs escaping. We also rented a pontoon that was delivered directly to the dock. You can see manatees and dolphins from the house. Overall it was a great stay. ##### Elana I. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April M. May 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best weekend ever!! We rented this property for memorial weekend and it was our best trip to Weeki Wachi yet! Our family has been coming to the area for the past 9 years and we have stayed in many different rentals. This was by far our favorite. The home was clean and perfectly stocked. The location is amazing! We saw manatees and even dolphins right out back! Can’t wait to come back! Jeff was so helpful and made our trip so smooth. See you next year! ##### April M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee S. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secret treasure We went up for 5 days and had a great time. Jeff was very quick to respond to questions about parking the boat trailer at the house. The house was in perfect condition, clean and smelled really good when we checked in. The dock has plenty of room for our boat. Quick boat ride and we were in the gulf. Very close to Rogers park to put the boat in. The house was fully furnished with anything we needed. Will definitely rent again. ##### Lee S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl T. Jun 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to enjoy weeki wachee river Nice place, water front is great. Boat ramp is perfect for launching kayaks and paddle boards. Floating dock is nice. Ramp and steps into water are pretty slippery during lower tides. A ladder on the floating dock would be nice. Screen room, lighting, gazebo are really nice. Rooms, beds, fully stocked kitchen all make it easy to enjoy staying here. The laundry in the shed is great and airconditioned Our very active little dog loved swimming from the boat ramp to fetch her ball in the river. Basically you can not go wrong with picking Tiki Tropical Retreat. ##### Carl T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karolyn T. Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really cute place! We had a great time at the Weeki Wachee house and saw manatees every day. It was nice to have some boats for light paddling, but if you intend to do any long paddles, you will want to bring your own since the boats are older and have various issues like missing back rests or seat cushions. It was really great having the river just outside and the location is pretty good if you don't mind the barking dogs and yelling neighbor next door. Another thing to note is the 1/2 bath and laundry are in a separate small house, which was a little confusing at first, but not too bad. All in all, we loved our time there and if we go back to WW, we'll book again! ##### Karolyn T. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell B. Mar 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A slice of heaven! This house is EXACTLY what we wanted & needed for a week getaway with our kids! The location is AMAZING- we loved being able to kayak to dinner every night to Upper Deck & watched the sunset! The manatees flowed through sun up to sundown! Our daughters LOVED kayaking & the water is so crystal clear you can count the shells on the bottom! The state park & mermaid show are just a quick drive down the road too- the kids had a blast! The property is totally fenced in & we felt very safe letting our golden retriever run around free. The house had every cooking utensil, dish, tray, & even Tupperware & an air fryer! The house cleaner was SO FRIENDLY & helpful. Our daughters loved her! Great job & we hope to come back soon to your little slice of heaven! ##### Mitchell B. 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