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Outdoor pool
Marina
Terrace/patio
Dining
Smart TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Hernando Beach, FL
  • Place, Weekiwachee Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nature Coast Botanical Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Spring Hill

Located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Weekiwachee Preserve, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Weekiwachee Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Weeki Wachee River - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental

Spend your next vacation at "The Dolphin House," our beautiful 4 bedroom/3 bathroom home, while enjoying the Gulf of Mexico as your backyard! Pontoon Boat On-Site! Available for Rent

You will enjoy daily visits from dolphins, sting rays, and the occasional manatee. The private dock is the perfect place to fish or park your boat if you choose to bring one. There is a jacuzzi, a swimming pool, two large screened in areas overlooking the water, as well as multiple private docks for boating. This house is a fully furnished home with an upstairs and downstairs living room, a pool table, and bar. The entire space can sleep up to 10 people with three king beds, one queen, and a pull-out Murphy bed. The area is perfect for kayaking, scalloping, fishing (fish poles and tackle box ready to use), and sitting by the pool, soaking up the Florida sunshine!

Whether you're looking for a large space for your next scalloping trip or family get together or a more relaxing escape with nothing more on the agenda than sipping cocktails in the pool while watching the sun disappear into the Gulf, this is the perfect spot for you!

** This home is not suitable for those with mobility issues. The upstairs living area with kitchen is only accessible by exterior stairs.
**There is no interior staircase to connect the bottom rec room floor with the upper living area floor
**The garage is for owner use and storage only and not available to renters during stay. ** During Hurricane Season we encourage our guests to have traveler’s insurance
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Ignore size limit - all pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: *Alert* - No Pool Fence. Open water access

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Spring Hill, close to Weeki Wachee Springs, Bayport Park Boat Ramp, and Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. Weekiwachee Preserve is also within a driving distance of 1.4 mi.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Relax and Play! Gulf FRONT, Private Pool, On-Site Pontoon Boat Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greta K.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very large home with a beautiful pool area and view.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay! The home, location, amenities, and host were all outstanding. The host was incredibly responsive to any questions we had. We chose this location for manatee watching and the heated pool, both exceeded our expectations.The house was fully stocked with everything we needed (and then some), including a well-equipped kitchen, plenty of clean linens, great appliances, and lots of hot water for showers. So many comfortable seating options both indoors and outdoors. The bedrooms and beds were clean and comfortable.One of my favorite spots in the home was the upstairs porch, where we enjoyed watching the sunrise in the mornings with a warm drink. When the weather turned cooler, the host encouraged us to adjust the pool and spa heat to our liking and walked us through the process step by step. The pool was clean and well maintained.The hosts also provided a helpful binder with information about the home, local activities, and restaurant recommendations. There were tons of great restaurants nearby and plenty of things to do. We chose a different restaurant from the list each night, and every meal was excellent—some even had live music, which was a fun bonus.The boat rental from Jerry’s Pontoons was a huge plus,having the boat right outside our door and it's own dock made it incredibly convenient. It was nice to be able to take the boat out into the open water to do a little exploring . One of the best places we have ever stayed at. We will come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was extremely attentive to any tiny issue. We had an issue, just a small one, out of gas for bbq(turned out we were just dummies and the tank was full but the host was going to drop everything and go get us gas. Told them don't worry we will just use the AMAZING KITHEN and overs. Excellent host and home beautifully appointed with pool and spa and giant lanai and dock area. Rented the pontoon boat for a very reasonable price. Nice to have it tied up right on the properties bocks. We caught a out 50 - 60 porgies and grunts. Kept about half and had a nice fish fry. Not enough great things to stay. We are already saving for our next visit.
Amazing kitchen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This vacation rental was equipped with just about anything you could need. Plenty of room for our family of 6 adults, between the game room downstairs, multiple docks to fish off of, kayaks to explore the canals, lounge furniture, bonfire with seating, and more, we did not fall short of things to do. The kitchen had just about any appliance you could need. The only thing that was different was the only set of stairs to access the main floor and the lower level was the spiral stairs outside. Great place to stay and enjoyed our time.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ 5.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a much needed family vacation. The location of this property is amazing. We woke up every morning to dolphins and manatees swimming right by the dock. We rented the pontoon boat and had fun fishing and cruising around. The hosts were very helpful and made my first VRBO stay very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome kitchen has anything you need to cook. Once we got in contact with Dave, contact with the host was great. Dock with pontoon boat rental available and kayaks at the house was a great perk of the house. The house has great water pressure for showers. Private pool and spa was very nice. Cons are no house number on the house, more wash cloths are needed, update contact host on VRBO, no inside stairs only the lift in the house (spiral stairs outside).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT for our family gathering to celebrate a special birthday. I have never been to a VRBO with so many extras (games, pool toys, videos, pool table, poker table, KAYAKS, kitchen supplies galore even a waffle maker! Oh and chilled mugs in the freezer!!!!...) and so much to do. Not once was the TV on!!! But the best part was the view and all the dolphins that we saw! Rented the pontoon boat and went to the flats for a great day of fun. Ashley and David only a phone call away and ALWAYS helpful. This rental is a real gem and a great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about this house was perfect. We had 8 adults and had plenty of room for everyone. The pool was the perfect size and very relaxing. We fished off the dock and caught plenty of fish and crab. We rented the pontoon and went to the flats which was a ton of fun with the bands out there. Communication with the host was perfect everytime I texted I got an immediate reply and even talked with them on the phone a few times. I will be renting from them again. Perfect location for all the local restaurants also
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Let me just say the only thing nicer than the home, view and atmosphere is the hosts. Awesome folks and so understanding of issues that may arise. Very accommodating and responsive to any and all messages. The home was open and very clean when we arrived. We had absolutley no issues to speak of. Weather wasn't always cooperative during our stay but we're from Florida so pretty used to it. The pool, hot tub dock and fishing areas were well maintained and we used them all the whole time there. Onsite pontoon rental a plus, easy no nonsense rental with easy access to the Gulf. We will definitely be back. Thanks David & Ashley for being so great during the whole process!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house at a perfect location and easy boat ride to the channel Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space, good for families
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

There was plenty of room for our large family group. The kids and young adults enjoyed the downstairs with 2 beds and game room while us older adults enjoyed the 3 bedrooms upstairs. We swam in the pool everyday and drove to the beach and kayaking where we saw multiple manatees. The owners were very helpful with questions and always quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

The property itself is great. The outside area is phenomenal, much better than the pictures show. It has a cooks kitchen, if cooking on vacation is your thing.We had issues with the air conditioning and am not at all satisfied with the way it was handled. We let them know just after noon on Sunday that there was an issue where the living room/ two bedroom area was reaching extreme indoor temperatures. At one point it maxed at at 82 degrees. He did have a window unit delivered, and my son installed, Monday night st 9 PM and the repairman came and fixed it late Tuesday. So almost half the trip had the upstairs at super warm temps. With the price we paid to stay here, I certainly expected more. With what we paid, just get someone there to get the problem fixed, prior to being almost halfway thru our trip. Also, we had to keep inquiring as to the status and I didn’t feel like we should have to do that. Simply communicate so we would know what was going on.Had we not had the AC issues, it would have been a much better experience. I understand that things happen, but you should tend to them quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNY T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and relaxing

Quiet neighborhood, great for getting away and having some relaxation. Enough room and privacy for family gatherings. Recommend renting the pontoon to visit the flats; take a right straight into the channel and you won't miss it. Good local food; Lazy Lizard has great food and atmosphere. Host responded a couple days after our reservation but made sure we were good during our stay. Coffee makers could use some cleaning. Overall great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent vacation home!

Our family absolutely loved our stay at this Hernando Beach home. We took full advantage of everything this home had to offer. We truly hope to return to this home another time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house

We had a wonderful time here, the house was everything we expected. Owners helpful when we needed something. Loved watching the boats go by and just relax. Fire pit was an added bonus. definitely will go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAvid Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House with Dolphins & Manatees

We've stayed every year for the last 7 years. Best location with lots of space, right on the Gulf with a large dock and pool. We rented a pontoon delivered right to the dock and they picked it up at the end. Owners very responsive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida 2025

The overall experiencewas exactly what we needed, to get away. The surprising thing was the destruction caused by the back to back hurricanes.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dolphin House

The view was amazing. The home had plenty of room and patio furniture. Our family had a great time. We are definitely coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Our stay at the Vrbo house in Hernando Beach was fantastic. The property features a dock where you can fish right off the back, making for an effortless and enjoyable fishing experience. We also loved the kayaking opportunities available, with easy access to calm and scenic waters that provided hours of exploration and fun. The house was well-equipped and comfortable, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing family vacation

The house had everything we needed for our family of 9. Teenager and little ones all had plenty to do. Fishing boating dolphins and loved the boat rental. GREAT TIME great house
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Week

The house was amazing for our family of 8 adults. Plenty of room to spread out. The outside area was so relaxing. Beautiful water view and plenty of wildlife. We added the pontoon to our stay and loved taking the boat to the flats each day and canal cruising in the evenings. The area of Hernando Beach was easy to drive around in. No waits at restaurants and plenty of shopping close by. The host were easily accessible and timely with answering questions. We would love to visit again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024