Wonderful property! Saw manatees right from the dock good fishing fun kayaking. Took 20 minutes to get to gulf at idle speed but a beautiful ride out! Owners were easy to talk to. Will be back!

We had a great time staying at this vacation home. Right on the water, the property was perfect! We loved everything about the home and property. The fenced in yard for the dog to run was so nice. The pool was awesome. The patio and deck were great and the house had everything needed for a wonderful stay! Kayaking and seeing all the nature including so many manatee was so much fun! We would definitely love to come back again sometime!

We had an amazing time ! Everything was perfect ! Already booked for next time !!! The owners are fantastic !!! Just everything about their home spells relax and enjoy !

Manatee Playground was all that we expected, and so much more! The house is spacious, and we loved the huge screened-in second level porch. We enjoyed watching kayakers and paddleboarders go by, and were thrilled and awed to see manatee gliding through the waters right past the house almost daily! We braved the chilly swimming pool, once, just because it was there and to get some great pictures. The yard is big and beautiful, fenced in on the two sides not bordered by the canals. Our dog loved it. With a variety kayaks and life vests available for our use, and a launcing ramp on the property, we quickly decided we wanted to make use of them. After some brief kayak practice, we took took off down the canal in search of Hospital Hole. We found it just a short paddle away, and were blown away to be hanging out amongst dozens of these magnificent, social, gentle beings. We spent many hours with the manatees at Hospital Hole when weather allowed, and have pictures and memories that we'll cherish forever! Manatee Playground is at the end of a quiet road and the neighbors are friendly. There are many great restaurants in the area, and Pine Island is just a short drive to watch some beautiful sunsets.We enjoyed playing pool when the weather was bad. We were surprised that many of the parks don't allow dogs. We had a couple very minor issues, and John and Meg were very friendly and quick to respond. Wonderful hosts! We hope to go back soon!

My family loves to visit this area of the country near Christmas and New Year to enjoy the manatee and the environment. Weeki Wachee is a fun place where you can slow down or speed up if you like. Lots to do or not do and this house helped us enjoy the area even more. Lots of things to do right off the back deck with all the kayaks available and lots to do in the house with a pool table and board games and plenty of space. Meg is a great communicator and very responsive. Absolutely loved it.

We loved the location of the house!! The kayak ramp was an amazing feature. We were even able to see a few manatee right from the dock. House is a little older and dated but didnt bother our group at all. The "no see ums" are vicious though ao make sure to bring bugspray.

Everything was great from start to finish. Information for checking in was provided days before hand. The location, use of LOTS of kayaks and super easy launch (boat ramp) made this home a must for my family and we all had a fantastic time. Saw manatees right from the dock as well. I'd definitely stay again.

The property was a great home base for us as we explored the beautiful area. Loved how quiet the neighborhood was and the kayaking was GREAT!

Property is in a great location, everything we need. The hot water tank could be bigger. The owners are very helpful and accommodating. Manatees are wonderful!

The green pool was our biggest issue! I don’t blame the owner, she was very nice & tried to get the pool guy there. It took most of the stay to clear up. My sons cleaned the filter 3 times a day & it was full of green algae. The house itself could use some maintenance & new mattresses! We loved the layout & the game room was great for the kids to play! It was nice to have all the kayaks to enjoy! We had a great time! We saw Manatee twice just down the river too!