River Run Retreat on The Weeki Wachee River
About this house rental
(SECOND BEDROOM IS A LOFT AND IT'S NOT PRIVATE) River Run Retreat on the Weeki Wachee River provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for those who want a unique getaway. Here you will find the perfect place to relax, see manatees, fish, swim, kayak, and visit awesome local spots including Weeki Wachee Springs State Park with a live mermaid show! You will find our house has a rustic feel with a modern touch. There is plenty of space with compact bedding, a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, Wi-Fi, a balcony and a deck. Being located directly on the river allows you the leisure to just hang out with friends and family or provides direct access to the river. We love manatees. We love mermaids. We love nature. So of course, once we found this haven, we fell in love and just had to create a retreat to share with you and your loved ones. Please take care of her and enjoy these precious moments of downtime. Although we have cable and Wi-Fi, we recommend you take this time to unplug and reconnect with one another and Mother Nature. We promise to strive to make this the most special place and getaway for you. If there is anything we can do to enhance your stay, please let us know. Sitting on the Weeki Wachee River, River Run Retreat is perfectly located at the half way point of this 5 mile natural waterway beginning at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and ending at Rogers Park. Relax on the deck watching the wide variety of fish, manatees and kayakers year-round. If you’re feeling adventurous, our dock provides easy access into the 72-degree water. Life jackets, kayaks and snorkel gear are provided. Be safe, the swift 3 mile/hour current can be challenging! Thank you for considering our special hideaway. We and our sirens hope to see you again and again. We are so happy that you have decided to stay at River Run Retreat. You have chosen one of the best houses on the river. My name is David, . We are currently making upgrades and improvements, so you have the best experience possible. I bought this house because of my love for the river. Our goal is to share this experience with vacation rental community. We want you to have an awesome time, but we do have some rules that must be followed to keep this part of the river and community pristine and tranquil. NO LARGE GATHERINGS. NO PARTIES. 10 P.M. QUIET TIME. NO LOUD MUSIC. NO SCREAMING OR YELLING. NO PARKING ON THE STREET. 3 CARS MAXIMUM IN THE DRIVEWAY. NO GOING ON NEIGHBORS DOCK OR YARDS. This is a small residential neighborhood and letting the residents enjoy the peace and quiet of the river is important to us. If you are planning a large gathering or party, please choose a house down river. If the neighbors call because of noise, you may be asked to leave the property. If you park in the street your car will be towed. Also do not leave on exterior flood lights as they are very bright and keep the neighbors up. surveillance devices: At River Run Retreat our guests privacy is a top priority. In full disclosure we do have outdoor ring cameras. 2 on the pole at the driveway. 1 facing the street and 1 facing the house. 1 ring camera is on the shed facing the kayaks. 1 ring doorbell camera is at the door facing the river. This camera will not call anyone if the button is pressed. These cameras are not monitored and are only in place for security and safety. Ring stickers are placed on windows around the property.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Spring Hill, FL
House in Spring Hill, FL
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(100 Reviews)
10.0
We travel all over the state of Florida trying to find new places to explore and this is hands down one of favorite places in the state. The property sits overlooking the crystal clear water where you can see manatees, river otters a bunch of different fish. We spotted dear multiple times while kayaking on the river. The house was sparkling clean and well equipped with everything you could need!! Plenty of towels and beach towels also. Great communication with the owners and easy check in instructions!! The pictures don’t do this place justice. The wrap around upper deck was so peaceful in the mornings while drinking coffee and listening to the sounds do the river and forest. We can’t wait to come back!!!
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay. In my mind this is the best place on the river. The cabin is high quality, beds are comfortable, it's clean, and checking in and out is easy. My only complaint is that it was difficult to communicate with host about how many adult kayaks were on site. The information was inaccurate and resulted in us driving an extra vehicle to bring kayaks we didn't need. This is, however, a small complaint and now we know for next time. It could be easily remedied with info in the write up. For anyone wondering, there are 3 adults kayaks with back support--like the blue one you see in the photos.
5.0
This house is just magical with it's mermaid and manatee dec orations and its spectacular place on the river. Will definitely be back!
5.0
We (four adults) stayed at this home for three nights and were extremely pleased. The location was the best we saw on the river. We base this on the fact that we kayaked from the house to Rogers Park. The home was as advertised and, in fact, I thought the downstairs space was larger than what it appeared to be when I looked at the pictures online. Bullet points:
Kitchen – everything we needed
Comfortable beds
Beautiful outdoor space. Comfortable outdoor furniture
Plenty of covered space to get out of the sun
A bug mister system – fabulous idea
Plenty of kayaks and a paddle board
We saw fish, manatees, turkeys, raccoons, a river otter, deer
Would recommend!
5.0
The river retreat is definitely a great stay! Such a fun and relaxing place to stay. The spring is right outside the door. We saw so much wildlife. The owner was so kind to help us book this cabin in a pinch. We loved our stay!
5.0
Beautiful house, property has lots of wildlife visitation, perfect location on the river! Loved it and already booked again for next year!
5.0
awesome location! far enough up the river to avoid the party scene but close enough to paddle down stream and people watch for a bit. lots of tree jumps upstream and downstream for the teenagers. The house had everything you'd need, although we weren't able to get the bug misters working. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Place was super nice and clean. It’s a vacation where everything you need is in the back yard. Highly recommend
5.0
The place was beautifully decorated and perfect spot on springs with great clarity. We had a wonderful time and love to eventually come back.
4.0
Location was on point! Property was excellent! WiFi was very hard to come by. Wouldn’t have been an issue because it is truly about being outside (I had 6 17 yr old girls that wanted to post pics on Instagram and couldn’t because of bad WiFi) otherwise would definitely return and do it for probably longer! Thank you for a great experience!
5.0
Perfect location to bring the family and splash in the river. Lots of kayaks and water options provided. Close enough to town to run and get necessities but far enough to feel unplugged from the real world. Definitely recommend and would stay again. A++
5.0
Visited with my husband and 3 kids. This house is fantastic. You can’t get better location. Lots of wildlife. We stayed two weeks and rarely left! Spent entire time in the spring . Kids and adults enjoyed it very much . I’m sure we will be back soon . Thanks for a great stay!
5.0
Great stay. We saw otters, manatee, and deer. The kids enjoyed it and view was great. There was a safe place on the side for the younger kids to swim. Plenty of kayaks/boats for everyone. The king bed is a private space directly next to the loft/on the 2nd floor. The bed was very comfortable.
5.0
We’ve stayed on the river multiple times and this was by far the best! Beautiful property, very clean inside and out!
5.0
Awesome house with the best location on the river!
5.0
Love the new construction.
High tech lights and TV confused us little. We are old folks.
5.0
House was fantastic and the location was even better!
5.0
The place is everything it is advertised to be and more. Fully equipped. Serene, beautiful, relaxing! We saw manatees right off our deck along with plenty of fish and a local otter came by on two different days. Everything we wanted to do and see were only a short drive away. We kayaked, rented a Jon boat, hired a charter captain to do some red fishing and went to The Weeki Watchee Springs State Park .
5.0
6 guests. Excellent location. I e saw many manatees, otters and fish.
5.0
Great house for a relaxing getaway! The house was clean, very well taken care of, the beds were comfortable and the location on the river was ideal.
5.0
Very nice place. Perfect to reconnect with the nature. I loved that place.
5.0
We loved this getaway! Right on the river. A bit more upstream than many other places, so it had less houses and less people, less noise, which was perfect. My husband adored the wood work. I felt like we were glamping , and it was perfect We used the kayaks, sat out on the decks, saw turkeys, deer, butterflies, heard owls. We saw many manatees down at Roger’s Park and by the boat launch. The water is so clear and blue. . It is definitely buggy at dusk, so bring your bug spray. It was perfect for us, and can easily fit 2 more people but I feel unless you are young or you are family, having too many more than that might be cramped. The second bedroom really has no privacy, which is fine if you are with your kids or good friends. If we return to Weekie Wachee, we will stay here again. Thank you for renting your place out.
5.0
If you are looking for a relaxing getaway on the water, then look no further. This place has it all. The owners have clearly put in time and effort to make this your home away from home. The house was perfect for our family. The kitchen is well equipped with all of your starter needs like paper towels, trash bags, dish detergent, and dishwasher pods. The unique silverware is a must-see and fits in perfectly with the theme of the home. The rustic wood kitchen cabinets provided plenty of space to store your food. The pots and pans are in great condition and hopefully, future renters will keep them that way. The kitchen table is a beautiful live edge table that has space for 6 to sit comfortably. In the den, the reclining leather sofa is perfect to relax on at night and the tv is massive. The futon sofa off to the side gives guests additional seating and can pull out if they want to take a nap. The full bathroom downstairs is tastefully done and the natural stone shower makes you feel like you're in a spa. When heading upstairs, there is a very large window on your right that lets in great natural light and provides a view of the river. The upstairs has two sets of bunk beds which was perfect for our kids. Three of the beds were queen size and one was a twin. Another massive tv was set on top of the chest of drawers and provided great storage for the kids' clothes. In the master bedroom, you have an armoire full of extra towels, and another TV on top of the dresser which has 6 drawers for your clothes. There is another chest of drawers over by the washer and dryer and also a closet. You should have room to put away everything you packed. The bathroom in the bedroom has two sinks and plenty of storage. The natural stone shower in this bathroom is very similar to the downstairs and is just as nice. Oh, and I forgot to mention that the owner provides big bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, so don't fret if you left yours at home. Now to the outside. The upstairs deck has a beautiful view of the river and a hammock that my kids relaxed in every night. There is so much space up there and the deck wraps around both sides of the deck. Hopefully, the addition of another hammock or some rocking chairs for up there is in the works. On the bottom deck, there are four Adirondack chairs with a table in between, a gas fire pit, a couch, and two chairs. The Kayaks are a perfect addition and make it easy to enjoy the river. I can't wait to go back.
5.0
Perfect vacation home on the best river in Florida.
5.0
We normally drive up (3hours) to paddle the river. We splurged for our 30th wedding anniversary and booked 4 nights here. It is among the top 10 trips EVER. We loved every minute and will hopefully get to come back (it's expensive for us). I forgot to sign the "guest book"--
:-)
Fondly,
The Campbells
Lake Placid, FL
5.0
This home is so very nice! Obviously re-modeled as everything seems new and in good working order. The beds are extremely comfortable! Kitchen was pretty well stocked. The deck and view of the river is fantastic. We loved having use of the kayaks and a place to launch. The steps are steep and slick on the inside of the home ( to the bedroom) so this would not be ideal for elderly or very small children. We found the neighbors to be a little too noisy for our taste ( music, tv, leaf blower etc) All in all - very nice, and a great location. We would return!
5.0
This is great spot for a relaxing vacation. We loved the location and the kids loved being able to swim in the river right from the dock. Highly recommend renting a boat from overnight boat rental (magnet on the fridge) to be able to see the area especially if you have kids that find the current a challenge to paddle in. My son is 12 and struggled in spots to get up the river in certain spots. The property is well maintained and was spotless. We already booked again for next year!
5.0
This was an amazing home. Everything was incredible and we really enjoyed our time. The river was perfect and the location of the home was right were we wanted.
3.0
We had such a great time here. It was an absolute wonderful property very close to many things. The most difficult part was that it is not a two bedroom. We made it work, the dishwasher fell out a few times, there is no washer and dryer. the separate two bedroom is actually a loft connected to the main bedroom by one door, but there is no privacy nor shades or blinds for that room. Otherwise, we definitely enjoyed our stay and made it work.
5.0
My Mom and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at River Run Retreat. We loved eating breakfast outside every morning and seeing all of the wildlife. We saw an otter catching a fish, 8 manatees, a racoon, 5 deer, 9 turkeys, and so many beautiful waterbirds. At night we sat outside listening to all the sounds of wildlife from frogs and owls. The well lit porch makes it easy to see the fish in the water in the evening. I have stayed at several homes along the river and this by far is the best location. The beds are extremely comfortable, and the decor is beautiful. It was exceptionally clean and well kept. There are plenty of kayaks to choose from. There is also a fire pit and hammock. We hope to stay at River Run Retreat again soon.
5.0
The house is fabulous, location is the best. Kitchen is roomy, bathrooms are spacious and great too. Deck is fantastic, everything was perfect, just a little expensive 😂
5.0
What a great place to stay for my large family! Being right on the river allowed us to have ample time to kayak, or just sit and relax in the tranquility of nature that surrounds this quaint cabin. We saw manatees right from the dock! We will definitely be returning!
5.0
I have stayed in several homes on the river over the last two years, and this is the most updated. Love the overall feel and comfort of the house, and of course the location was superb.
5.0
We enjoyed our weekend very much. Property was nice and comfortable.
5.0
This is a nice a relaxing site on the weeki wachee river, it wasn't overcrowded at all being the week after thanksgiving.
5.0
This place was above our expectations. Beautifully done. Fire pit and sun shades such a nice touch along with lights over the water at night. Had mosquito misters on deck also. Owners very responsive. Something silly but I was surprised there was not a hairdryer. If you are thinking about renting this house do it. Location is so great also.
5.0
We had a great time. Kids loved swimming and kayaking right from the house and the water was crystal clear. House was well stocked and worked great for our family of four. Neighborhood was nice and quiet the entire trip. We would definitely book here again.
5.0
We can't say enough good things about this property, it exceeded our expectations. The house is immaculate (wood interior / furniture, gorgeous kitchen) with lots of space to roam, also quiet and private, with dock side access right into the beautiful clear river, and it's located in a very small quiet neighborhood. There is lots of wildlife, and beautiful natural surroundings which add to the relaxing vibe. You can tell the hosts know what they are doing, with plenty of toys (kayaks and a canoe), lots of deck chairs, grill, and the perfect lighting at night was a nice touch. Hosts rules are communicative and easy, it was a great stay, we'll be back!
5.0
Everything about this house was spectacular and well thought out. I actually got sick during my stay and felt like I was home. It was so comfortable. My daughter loved it. We saw a few manatees, deer and lots of fish. I will be booking again and again and again. I already have plans of bringing more family back.
5.0
Loved our vacation at this property. Tabatha was very helpful and friendly. The location was awesome! We saw several manatees, turtles, and fish in the river. It was absolutely beautiful. Lots of wildlife. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The kayaks were a blast. Would definitely recommend!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Spring Hill?
The average price for a rental in Spring Hill is $208 per night. This rental is $337 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at River Run Retreat on The Weeki Wachee River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at River Run Retreat on The Weeki Wachee River. Enjoy the water!
Is River Run Retreat on The Weeki Wachee River pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at River Run Retreat on The Weeki Wachee River?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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