River Run Retreat on The Weeki Wachee River
5.0
Outstanding(124 Reviews)House in Spring Hill, FL
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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.
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 or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Spring Hill, FL
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(124 Reviews)5.0
Great getaway, right on the river! We paddled, fished, swam and saw plenty of manatee. Amazing deck to sit and have cocktails on. Great people watching, as you see all kinds of watercraft, passing by.
5.0
My daughter had stayed with some friends at this place and was so very impressed by it that she convinced m husband and I to do a mini family vacation the the River Run Retreat. The Weeki Wachee River is so very relaxing for swimming and kayaking - and the River Run Retreat makes it so very easy- it has all the comforts we needed! Super clean also- We LOVED it and plan to do this again next year!
5.0
We loved our stay! It was so nice having access to the river & kayaks anytime we wanted. All we had to do was walk out our back porch! We saw plenty of manatees, fish, deer, & turkeys! We will definitely be back to the area & as long as there is availability we will be staying here again & again! It’s just a 5 minute drive to The entrance of Weeki Wachee park. Our host was always responsive & even dropped off a pack n play for us.
5.0
Amazing location on the magical pristine waters of the Weeki Wachee River. Snorkeled with manatees, paddled with otters, and swam with the mullet. Florida at its best!
5.0
We had a wonderful time at River Run using the Kayaks and Paddle Board and jumping in the springs. We were traveling with family and children (4yrs and 18 months old), the bunk beds and big kitchen were perfect for our group. I recommend bringing a baby gate for their stairs if you have little ones. The beds were comfy and water pressure was great. It was easy to find and had ample parking.
5.0
Amazing home! Perfect location on crystal blue water. Loved the walks up the river, then float down. Sleeping arrangements were close quarters - so make sure you’re all very comfortable together, a group of family or close friends is perfect! Really awesome house - had everything we needed, including kayaks and paddle boards!
5.0
Luckily we have been able to stay at multiple places on the main weeki wachee river. This house by far has the best location. It offer good river access behind the house shallow wading water and a lovely dock. The house is clean and well appointed. You will not regret booking this house for your WW vacation.
5.0
We have stayed at RRR in the past under previous owner. We love the improvements made since our last stay: easier access to kayaks and walkway from driveway, grill location and cover, reclining couch, washer and dryer, and deck chairs. We will definitely be back!
5.0
We first visited Weeki Wachee about 2 months ago and fell in love. I knew I wanted to go back as soon as I could and am so happy I chose this house.
The check in process was super easy and the house was pristine and very well equipped. The layout was perfect for our crew of 8 (blended family, 2 adults and 8 kids). Having the open bunk area right by the master bedroom door helped us keep an ear out for the kids at night. The beds were super comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed.
*Heads up for those with sensitive skin and hair: the water is very hard! Make die you bring a leave in conditioner and good lotion!*
Now, the best part!!! The deck area is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We were outside enjoying the beautiful scenery as often as possible. The house is in a perfect location. The rental kayakers from the spring head are off-loaded about a mile up river, and the house is far enough up river that is stays pretty quiet and peaceful.
The fishing was great!! We caught multiple mullet (12+ inches), sheepshead, snook, and a few smaller bass. It was really cool being able to see the fish track the bait and get hooked in the crystal clear water.
The house comes with multiple kayaks, SUPs, life vests, floats, and everything you need to have a great time on the river. The kids absolutely LOVED jumping off the lower deck into the river! The current is pretty strong, so we made sure even our stronger little swimmers had their floaties.
And finally…MANATEES!!
5.0
We had such a lovely time! The river was gorgeous and the house had everything we needed! Would totally stay here again, it was truly great!
5.0
We absolutely loved the River Run Retreat! We saw so much wildlife and the location was amazing and peaceful. We kayaked daily and swam in the river non-stop! We hope to visit again!
5.0
You cannot beat the location. The house is comfortable and well appointed. The host goes over and above to make you feel welcome.
5.0
This was a beautiful house in a gorgeous spot directly on the river. The pictures really don't do it justice. The house was well decorated, clean, well stocked with supplies (lots of towels, extra blankets, good kitchen equipment, etc) and had very comfortable beds. There were plenty of kayaks (I think 11 total plus a canoe and a paddleboard) and we spent our days on the river. We spent the evenings on the deck enjoying the outdoors, grilling, and watching the river and wildlife. The outdoor lighting and river lights were great; it was like a personal aquarium outside every night! We saw tons of fish, 4 manatees, an otter, many raccoons, a few deer and 2 owls. (Just fyi it was not an issue for us, but the in-fridge ice maker didn't work and there was no hair dryer). We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Excellent place to celebrate my birthday!
5.0
Our stay at RiverRun retreat was amazing! It is perfect, the amenities were great, the home was clean and well organized, absolutely beautiful! The location on the Spring is amazing! Waking up in the morning to the otter swimming around, the schools of fish, and the manatee were so relaxing. Being able to kayak, come back rest, and go right back out was amazing. A nature lovers dream! The neighbors and locals were very friendly! We will definitely be booking again and staying longer next time!!!
5.0
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.
5.0
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
The home is absolutely great, but the location is unbelievable. Right on the crystal clear spring-fed river. We saw manatees and otters in the water, raccoons across the river, plus a family of turkeys and chicks and a family of deer along the front of the house. Lovely.
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
We had a great time
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
This is my 2nd stay at River Run! My family and I could not love this home and it’s surroundings more! The first year I stayed, I did know what to expect, I could not have been happier! The home is very clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Booking my stay for next year!! ❤️
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
Again we had a wonderful family vacation, everything was perfect. the only thing I could suggest is maybe a ramp to put the kayak in the water, it's a little bit hard when you don't have a man around. Thank you again
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
Great as always!!!!
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.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Spring Hill?
The average price for a rental in Spring Hill is $311 per night. This rental is $422 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 or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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