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'Pam’s Mermaid House' w/ Riverfront Yard & Lanai!

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Weeki Wachee, FL
  • Weeki Wachee River
    1 min walk
  • Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area
    7 min drive
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
    9 min drive

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About the area

Spring Hill

With a stay at this apartment in Spring Hill, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee River. .This apartment is 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Bayport Park Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bayport Park Boat Ramp - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Richie Cheesesteak - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

'Pam’s Mermaid House' w/ Riverfront Yard & Lanai!

Nestled on the Weeki Wachee River, this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental apartment is the perfect destination for those looking for a unique and memorable getaway! Spend your days cruising along the water with one of the 3 free kayaks next to manatees and other great animals. With its whimsical decor, outdoor kitchen, bar, and gas grill, ‘Pam’s Mermaid House’ will be waiting for your return. If you're looking to venture further, the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is only 5 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

1,500 Sq Ft | Free WiFi | Patio | River Toys | < 14 Mi to SunWest Park

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed

INDOOR LIVING: Small flat-screen TVs w/ cable, speakers, potted plants
OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, fire pit, dock, water pad (holds 650 lbs), river access, 3 kayaks, 2 innertubes, speakers, 4 TV trays, bistro table w/ chairs, lounge chairs
OUTDOOR KITCHEN: Toaster, air fryer, 2-burner electric hot plate, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, table w/ chairs, breakfast bar w/ chairs, dishware & flatware, paper towels, trash bags
GENERAL: Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans, linens & towels, beach towels, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, iron & board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
FAQ: Step-free access, homeowner & pets (dog & rabbit) on-site, limited cell service, 4 external security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (after 11:00 PM), inflatable disk boat rentals available
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles), boat parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Weeki Wachee The Kayak Shack (2 miles), Roger's Park (2 miles), Linda Pedersen Park (3 miles), Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (5 miles), SunWest Park (15 miles), Anclote Key Preserve State Park (37 miles)
SANDY BEACHES: Pine Island Beach Park (5 miles), Robert K Rees Memorial Park (27 miles), Clearwater Beach (53 miles), St. Petersburg Municipal Beach (79 miles)
DEEP SEA FISHING (5 miles): Thunder Party Boat, Angling Adventures, Fishdaddy Charter
GOLF: Heather Golf Club (6 miles), Oak Hills Golf Club (7 miles), High Point Golf Club (9 miles)
TAMPA DAY TRIP: ZooTampa at Lowry Park (55 miles), Adventure Island (55 miles), Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (56 miles), Tampa Museum of Art (61 miles), The Florida Aquarium (62 miles)
AIRPORT: Tampa International Airport (56 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Please be respectful of the neighbors and observe quiet hours after 11:00 PM
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate upstairs unit, and may be present during your stay. They have a dog and rabbit who freely roam the property; you may encounter them while in residence
- NOTE: Due to the rural location of the property, the cell phone service may be limited
- NOTE: Inflatable disk boat rentals are available with dock delivery. Reach out to the Guest Contact for more information
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is at the front door and faces the entryway, camera 2 is on the left side of the house, and cameras 3 & 4 are on the back exterior of the home and face the river. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound while guests are in residence
- NOTE: The property does not have a full-sized indoor kitchen. There is a full-sized refrigerator and kitchen appliances, but much of the kitchen is outside
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and a microwave. There's a private balcony or patio. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free apartment features kayaking nearby.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 1 bar

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Riverfront Weeki Wachee Home w Big Yard & Lanai House
Riverfront Weeki Wachee Home w Big Yard & Lanai
Riverfront Weeki Wachee Home w/ Big Yard Lanai!
Riverfront Weeki Wachee Home w/ Big Yard & Lanai! Spring Hill
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'Pam’s Mermaid House' w/ Riverfront Yard & Lanai! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid house
We had an amazing time. Perfect location and the host was wonderful. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family river vacation
We had a great time at PAM’s mermaid house. Location was amazing for river access. We spent most of our time in the water . The patio area is amazing. Our family definitely enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to coming back ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this spot!!
We had a blast! We loved Pam’s mermaid house! Everything was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid house on the river
5 star stay. Pam the owner was extremely accommodating and always checked on us to make sure our stay was spectacular. The outside is where it is at. You are right on the main Weeki Wachee River with an incredible LARGE pation with stairs that walk right into the river. We grilled, we kayaked, we sat outside to watch all the other kayakers go by. It was an incredible long weekend. I would stay here again. Thank you Pam for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pam’s mermaid house
Great spot on the river, unique place we made fun memories at.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home!
Pam and her pup Julie were wonderful hosts! Very attentive and kind. Her home was so fun, and it was great to have such an expansive outdoor space. The location was also excellent, and fun to have steps right down to the water. Note that it is really for 4 people max, not 5 as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time, Perfect Spot
Pam and her mermaid house were perfect. Awesome spot on the River. Pam was a friendly and gracious host and the house was perfect fit for a weekend getaway and we were able to comfortable fit our 3 elementary aged kids in the queen bed. We spent most of our time in the back yard and in the river and even in August got to see manatees and a dolphin and tons of other wildlife you don’t usually get to see in the wild. Perfect end to summer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and effortless stay!
We really enjoyed our stay. Located right on the river, we saw many manatee and even a dolphin several times. Hostess was great and very helpful! We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
No kichen
Had no way to cook and no dishwasher And not foldout couch to sleep on
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay on the Weeki Wachee River!
Pam was an amazing host who went out of her way to make our stay fun and interesting. The place is adorable and right on the river - we saw manatees swim right up to our stairs :) Beds were comfortable, and the space had everything we needed for a great stay. Thank you, Pam! We will be back someday soon I hope.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic views while nestled in a true fantasy world!
You must stay in this house to truly enjoy all the time and effort put into its creation. Pam was very good at getting in touch with me to help check in our group and acquaint us with the property. It is truly a unique and enjoyable space. In her write up she was very clear about what the space came with. I loved cooking on the outside bar. There is a refrigerator both outside and in the Florida room. Where else can you be cooking and see a manatee swim by? Her BBQ worked great! I camp a lot so I bring my own camp kitchen with paper plates and other items that make for a more enjoyable and easy time for outdoor cookery. It is Florida and in the wilds of the Weekie Wachee river so there will be some no seeums and plenty of river wildlife too! I’m in awe of the work Pam has done to create every fairy tale loving inner child’s dream come true. Each area needs time to really look around and take in the details and love that went into its creation. I can not wait to return to this house again. Pam also is such a kind and helpful woman. She pointed us to many local eateries and answered all our questions. She is as unique as the house she created. Pam is a true artist and what I would consider a super host. We took her 3 single kayaks up the river. Gorgeous. It was also heart warming to see how many people were enchanted by the art painted on the river wall and the beauty of the whole property. I love this place and I love Pam for giving my friends and I an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody B., St Petersburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Riverfront Experience
Pam’s place was fabulous. We enjoyed the patio, the grill, and just relaxing outside on the river. There’s no better view. The steps lead right into the water. It’s fabulous. We loved it. Thanks, Pam. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the river.
A beautuful property with a huge waterfront main river property. Easy in and out with widesteps into water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
good outdoor experience
very nice to be right on the river saw a lot of manatees and enjoyed the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Me and the kids had a blast. Great spot on the river for watching wild life and kayaking in crystal clear water. The kids loved the mermaid theme of the house. Great swimming with a sandbar right across from the house too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Easy rental experience, good communication from homeowner, Pam prior to arrival. Home and property were clean. Attention to decor detail was impecible. Pam has obviously put a ton of time and personal touches into the home; the painting details were impressive inside and out! We have two young daughters who loved the mermaid theme and bright colors which helped make this stay magical and memorable for them! The location of this home is beautiful; the natural spring fed river runs behind the home, making it a perfect spot to swim, wade, tube, paddleboard or kayak right off the back of the property (and there were plenty of manatee sightings during our stay)! Pam had kayaks, life vests, and a double tube with ropes to use. We stayed with our family of five and brought two additional guests which we paid an extra Resort Fee for them to stay, as per the listing. Pam was apprehensive about us bringing additional guests, which once we arrived we saw why. Please note the 5th sleeping arrangement is outside on the screened in lanai with ceiling fans, but there is not A.C. We were prepared and had a blow-up mattress to accommodate our guests on the lanai, so sleeping was comfortable and the weather was cool during sleeping hours, since we caught some evening rain to bring temperatures down. We had a wonderful stay and really enjoyed all that the property had to offer. Some details to pay close attention to: there is no conventional kitchen; there is a microwave, toaster, air fryer, and fridge in the lanai, also an outdoor propane grill and a sink on the side of the house; which does make cooking similar to what glamping would be like. Pam does live on the property and when you enter the home your area is directly to the left with the door to her side of the home to the right. There is a doorway, without a door, to separate your section of the house. We did not find Pam to be intrusive of our space but she was very much present during our stay. Pam is pleasant and knowledgeable about what the surrounding area has to offer. I would say that the highlight of this property is the outdoor area; the river, the outside bar setup, and the screened in lanai make it an "outdoor oasis".
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Debra C.

Disappointed with customer service that has failed so far.
We contacted vrbo, voiced our complaints, we wanted to stay for 2 nights, we left after approximately 3-4 hours which during that time included going to the store and being locked out when we returned. Owner would not answer the door, we found a way in through the back. Overwhelming air freshener throughout the house would force you to sleep and spend most of your time on a covered screened in area, which this time of year in Florida is almost unbearable. There were other concerns we voiced to a vrbo rep. After over 1 hr waiting and talking we were given a case number and told we would be contacted in 24-36 hrs. Have heard from no one. Very disappointed with vrbo’s knowledge of the property they represent and there failure so far to help there customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Alyssa P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Honest Review
I hate writing bad reviews. I try to be as positive as possible. That being said, I feel like all of the current reviews I read on this property are very misleading and led us to a decision we regretted. I’ll put a few highlights so you don’t have to read the whole thing. (Dead rat. Dust and dirt everywhere. No privacy. Windows to your area everywhere. Door doesn’t lock. She doesn’t leave you alone. Will talk to your husband in a bathrobe, requires cleaning but property isn’t clean) When we arrived at the property, Pam was quick to greet us. My husband walked away to walk our dog. The first thing she says to me is “he’s got bags right?” Not a bad thing to ask but she was looking at our beagle like he disgusted her and she was worried. I laughed it off. She shows me around the house and I immediately notice dust everywhere in the corners, no duvet covers on the beds and dust all over the valances. My allergies had a terrible time.The description on has one little line that is easy to miss about property owner on premises, but man that’s misleading. She can see In every part of “your side”. There’s glass doors and windows to her side everywhere and you can see from the porch where she pulls back the already translucent curtains and peeks. We heard her clinking around the entire trip and felt like we were in a fishbowl. Even when we were outside walking our dog she was watching from her little porch up top. No privacy. At all. We went out to eat our first night and discovered there is no true way to lock the residence. There is a sliding door that won’t stay latched in a bedroom. We left anyways and came back to knowing for a fact she was in our rooms. There is a “light show” remote she has hanging in the full bed room and it was clicked on. The beds are awful. There was a stain on the sheets with the queen bed. When I took the sheets off as requested, the mattress looked like it was from the 90’s. we decided to enjoy the River the next day. We had brought our own floating mat but she told us to use hers. We put it out and she comes outside before we can even get on and starts cleaning the sea wall and won’t leave us alone. She puts her dog on the mat, so we went inside to wait her out. Took about an hour. There was a dead rat in the float shack. The outdoor kitchen has spaced apart appliances with no sink. (But requires you to wash dishes.) No oven. The day we left she came out in a tight robe and only addressed my husband.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing hostess
Pam the owner of this house is phenomenal. I had a trip lined up with my parents when suddenly I found myself at the hospital with my 17 year old daughter who was seriously Ill. She was gracious enough to adjust my trip dates and reschedule my trip. Unfortunately, my daughter was readmitted right before my new trip plan. I spoke with Pam in despair. Pam not only gave me comfort, she was incredibly gracious and understanding despite me and my circumstances interfering with her business. When life improves, I will most definitely be booking another trip here. This river is healing and gorgeous and magical. Pam is so lucky to own such an amazing house right on these crystal clear waters. I have kayaked by this home many times on my other trips to the WeekiWachee river. I always thought this house would be amazing to stay at as the beautiful sea wall painted with mermaids called to me. You will never regret a stay here on this most incredible water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russ M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and theme
Great location on the river, seawall was in perfect condition made it easy to enter and exit the river launch kayaks. Clean house and bathroom. Host was a pleasure to deal with. You can tell the host takes pride in her property. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
Absolutely a little piece of paradise, My husband and I plus our daughter enjoyed the beautiful and creative scenery that Pam has put her heart into. The outside by far was our favorite, huge lounging area and easy access to kayaking. The water is crystal clear at this location. Again Thanks Pam for letting us stay at your home💗🧜‍♀️💗🧜‍♀️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The river this house is on is absolutely beautiful and as I love mermaids I have been kayaking by this place for years. When I saw it was available to rent I was so excited. We saw a few manatees plus lots of other wildlife. Pam is on-site and very helpful to anything you need. The beds were comfortable and we slept great after paddling the river during the day. We used the grill outside to cook dinner and the electric griddle outside to cook breakfast. Be aware the only real sink is in the bathroom so you have to clean your cookware with a hose in the back yard. There is a toaster, microwave, air fryer and full fridge inside and griddle, gas grill and small fridge outside. Bring paper plates and silverware. The yard was beautifully landscaped and was fenced in which was great for my little dog. If your dog will jump in the river you would need to secure them, mine was not a fan so we didn’t have to worry about that. Overall we had a great vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and charming stay with delightful host!
Staying at Pam’s Mermaid House was a total highlight of our trip. Pam is so warm, welcoming, funny and generous. We loved spending time with her and hearing her stories about her life. She was extremely communicative but not overbearing. She made the stay at her property so delightful that we wished we could have stayed a few more nights! Outstanding location, clean rooms, lovely amenities. The kayaks in the backyard were such a plus. We took early morning kayak rides right off the back of the house that were sensational. Couldn’t recommend this place more, both for the actual home and it’s wonderful host Pam. A true highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Edward H.

The Mermaid House
Shame on me for not investigating completely. I thought I was renting a house, not an apt. Inside a house. The furnishings were Creepy! No kitchen, miniature TV’s & substandard bedding
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaids and Manatees
This house is straight out of a fantasy. Definitely a fun, whimsical, mermaid haven. The reason you want to stay here is its location on the crystal clear waters of Weeki Wachee. We took Pam's kayaks out on the river several times, but my favorite thing was tying a rope to the sea wall and just floating in one spot behind the house. This house is more like glamping than anything else. As noted in the details and the reviews, there is no kitchen. There is a fridge, gas grill, air fryer, toaster and the sink is outside on the side of the house hooked up to a hose. The inside of the house is decorated with embellishments to make it more unique. We stayed here for my wife's birthday and we had a great time. We pretty much stayed hanging out on lanai, the backyard or on the patio. We say families of manatees float by, turtles, fish, deer, and a couple bald eagles that like to hang out in the trees right behind the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022