Is Mermaid Cove River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Cove River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Mermaid Cove River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Weeki Wachee River and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Bayport Park Boat Ramp and Bayport Park Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Mermaid Cove River Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bree D.

7 Mar 2025

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

Quaint cottage on the river!

Mermaid Cove was the perfect place for our relaxing vacation and it’s a short paddle to the beautiful Weeki Wachee river.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

20 July 2024

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

Weekee wachee peaceful stay

Monday through Friday stay @ this amazing location...swam in the canal and paddled in minutes to the river daily...breakfast/lunch and dinner on the screened porch( thank goodness for the screening) ...gets buggy. Family was sad to leave would love to stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary anne L.

21 Nov 2024

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

Great hidden gem along the river

Perfect place for our rest and relaxation trip. The place was clean and situated very close to the main river with plenty of kayaks and a canoe. We really enjoyed the decor and views. Our hosts were very responsive with any questions we had. Thank you again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve-Mary S.

31 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s about the location

This property is all about location. I really don’t like to give a bad review, but this mobile home really should be replaced. If you’re looking to be on the water and you don’t mind accommodation being older and a little rundown this is for you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

1 Jan 2024

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

Christmas getaway

We enjoyed our stay! Great location and got to see fireworks for the new year. Everything needed inside, clean and the beds/ couches were comfy. Spent most of the time on the dock or screened in porch. Thanks for hosting!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

14 July 2024

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

Cute & Close

This place is a cute mobile home. Has a great location, private dock (with kayaks & canoe), & nice screened in patio. So close to weekie wachee park (mermaid show & buccaneer bay). We had more fun at this place (swimming & boating) than any other place we visited. Fast & friendly owners, with great communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha H.

16 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Little Trailer

We had the best time staying at the Mermaid Cove. Bonus with the kayaks. The trailer is a little outdated but was still nice. The bathroom and kitchen/living area is renovation. The outdoor screen porch was so great to sit out and enjoy in the morning and evenings.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The rental is right on the water and the area is beautiful. The watercrafts were in poor shape but we brought our own and it was amazing to be near the river. The place was clean and had all of the basics and comforts of home. The floor is not steady and I'm not sure what that is about but we loved our stay there!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jay and Les

18 June 2024

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

Great Getaway

We had a wonderful time at the river! This home had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped and had plenty of towels provided. We enjoyed drinking our coffee out on the dock in the morning and grilling in the evening. Like others have mentioned, this is a trailor and is outdated but it is clean and was all we needed. I feel like the price was fair for this home. We werent looking for anything "fancy" but somewhere that was clean that we could shower, eat, and sleep and this house met that ticket. The house is on a canal and the water wasnt clear, but it was a short kayak trip to the clear water on the main part of the river. The hosts were very responsive and communication was clear. Thank you for hosting us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA L.

31 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long family

Great host. Their contractor or handyman did a poor job. Decorated beautifully. Comfortable furniture. Quite neighborhood. Cleaning lady did basic good cleaning But at home I help my daughter clean her AirBB. We wipe everything down.. Old dried up food at bottom of trash can. And dirty windowsills. None of this is the owners fault. I would absolutely stay their again. Owners need better cleaning services. And a contractor that knows how to read a measuring tape. Lol. The hosts always responded immediately. The trailer is very homey and comfortable.can

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

27 Sept 2023

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Keely's Batchlorett

The floors in this mobile home were soft. The under floor needs replacing. The wooden deck chairs were filthy as were the deck tables. The entry door would only open half way. The interior door in the small bedroom would only opened half way. The exterior skirting was filthy and all falling off. But, we all made the best of it and had a good time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Cyndi M.

21 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

It was an okay stay

The space was clean, kitchen and bath had been updated and the kitchen was well stocked. The bed was soft with a thick memory foam mattress and nice linens. The owner was very responsive to a couple of problems we had. We enjoyed the area and the neighbor hood was fine This is a 50 ish year old mobile home and it VERY MUCH shows its age. There were quite a few things that were in disrepair inside and out. It felt old. My biggest complaint is the owner has chosen not to have pictures of the bedrooms in the listing. They are not updated. The walls are water rippled, the ceilings are low. They have old dark brown carpet that is fraying in the door frame. Had I seen pictures of the bedrooms I likely would have passed on this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

30 July 2023

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

Awesome Stay

Loved our stay at Mermaid Cove! It might just be a trailer from the outside but everything on the inside has been updated. Extremely clean! Comfy beds, great shower, washer and dryer in the unit. We brought our own kayaks but there are numerous available for use along with a canoe and a paddle boat. It would be hard for older people to get in and out of the kayaks since there is a bit of a drop, but we were able to get on right off the dock. Great ladder for swimming in the river! Bonfire pit, Adirondack chairs, screened in back porch with super comfy chairs, and we loved the completely fenced in backyard since we were able to bring our two dogs. They truly lived their best lives! We kayaked the river on Friday, rented a pontoon boat Saturday for scalloping and were sad when we had to leave Sunday. A ton. Screened in back porch with super comfy chairs, and we loved the completely fenced in backyard since we were able to bring her two dogs. A ton of cute local restaurants all within 3 miles. Definitely plan on staying here again!! Great communication with the owners as well, we appreciated sharing your place with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evlen D.

28 Sept 2025

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

Good location, the place was very relaxing, quiet neighbors

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard m.

17 July 2025

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

Great place for the money.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

20 Apr 2024

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

Very nice place

This is a very cute home and i highly recommend it. Right on the water and very close to the head spring

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kim A.

21 Apr 2023

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

Great Location

Great location for getting out on the river! Saw a manatee, lots of birds and fish! Lots of places within a short drive for adventures.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie S.

7 Apr 2023

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

Staycation Bliss

It was a very short stay too short actually ,had a wonderful experience here ,everything that we needed was provided ,loved the little cottage , the hosts had left instructions on arrival and explained how everything worked, including restaurants ,things to do. Etc. Will definitely do this again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Reginald P.

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great location, kayaks and access to water was fantastic.

The location and easy access to the water was great. Having the kayaks to use was great fun. Property is dated but has been upgraded somewhat and was reasonable for the price. Floors have been redone and you can see daylight between wall and floor in back bedroom. Dont stay here if you are looking for perfection, but for the price in this location, on the water its very reasonable. Check in and out process were great.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan C.

11 Apr 2023

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

Good

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara K., Trinity

21 June 2023

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

Peaceful weekend full of wildlife

This place is exactly as you see- it’s a great inexpensive weekend getaway. We saw a manatee as soon as we arrived, an owl came to sit right next to us for an hour or so, wood storks, and more. We spent the day kayaking and enjoying all the springs has to offer. It’s not fancy and yes, some new living room furniture would help for rainy days inside; but it’s clean and a good value and we were very grateful for a last minute booking request approval!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

larry p.

16 Dec 2022

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

Pleasant Property

Property was dated, but consistent with price. Instructions for checkin and operations were not upto date! Good access to river from canal. Kayaks and canoe good. Dock needs attention. But overall good for a couple of nights

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

MARY/CRAIG B., west palm beach

13 July 2018

fun weekend home

if you are renting in the summer, just know that you could turn the a/c down to 32* but it will never get cool until the sun goes down and the mobile home cools down. a tower fan is on location. very clean and quiet with a nice patio. didn't use the boats or BBQ grill.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

margaret a.

14 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

read this before you go

The pictures were good but you can not see that the floor slopes or that there are soft spots in the floor. I knew that the trailer was old. But it didn't have to look old or smell old. I'm not being picky there are issues but not too hard to over come if you set your mind to it. The bed was comfy, the water was hot and had good pressure. The location was good. Pretty much everything outside needed some wet N forget and I wouldn't use the fan on the screen porch if it were a 100 degrees outside. Which it wasn't it was a chilly weekend for April.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

16 Oct 2016

Not one detail was overlooked

We had a fantastic stay at Mermaid Cove. The owners made sure that everything we needed (or could need) was thought of....even a citronella candle on the porch with a lighter sitting on top of it!! The location was perfect...right on the water. The kayaks were a great plus! We had a lot of fun paddling around. The only complaint we have is that the floor had some warping and the front door was difficult to open widely enough to bring our stuff in. But for us, this was a minor thing considering that we spent most of our time outside.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

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