The entire stay was absolutely amazing! Inside, outside, and surrounding areas are all breathtaking. So much wildlife, we saw manatees, crabs, all kind of fish and otter float by as we hung out on the deck. Deer walked in the river, bobcat jump on the tree right across the river from the property. This is A must stay for nature lovers! Kids and we jumped and stayed in the river all day long and floated down the current. The house inside is one of a kind interior design wood craftsmanship! Everything inside is custom made wood furniture and the entire interior is made out of wood, it is absolutely stunning. A unique experience in its own. Kitchen was well stocked, but can use few more glasses and wine glasses. And needs an ICE CREAM SCOOPER 😄 We used the kayaks every day to go both ways up and down the river which has many sandy beach stops to take a break, splash in the water, and jump off the trees. There were PLENTY of towels for everyone and a lot more extras we didn’t even need to use. Beds are comfy, king bed is SUPER comfortable. Host was quick to respond to our inquiries. Overall 10/10 experience. Unforgettable stay! We cannot wait to be back! Recommend to everyone who loves Florida springs, nature, or just wants a quiet tranquil getaway.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

This was our second stay at River Run Retreat and we will definitely be back!! The house is very clean and check in was a breeze. We saw so much wildlife this time around! Over 20 manatees (although some were likely repeat visitors), river otters, turtles, a variety of birds, and caught a few fish! We can’t wait for our next visit!

Amazing place! We're planning on returning twice a year.

We had a great time!

Love the house. Best in Weeki.

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!

This house sits on the best spot of the river. We will be back again next year!!!

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.

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!

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!

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!!

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!

You cannot beat the location. The house is comfortable and well appointed. The host goes over and above to make you feel welcome.

We stay at River Run every year for Spring Break and it’s always perfect! The house is always very clean and well stocked with the essentials. This house has the “starters”, which usually only means a few toilet paper rolls, a few dishwasher detergents packs, a few garbage bags, etc, However, you actually get enough for a full weeks supply.at this house. No need to bring these with you or pick them up at the store which is great. The house is the closest VRBO to the head of the Spring which means you have some of the clearest water on the river to see the manatee, fish, turtles and other wildlife all day long while sitting on the deck, kayaking or swimming. The house has a full king en-suite and a loft with 2 huge bunk beds. There is a TV in every room, though we use them very little. Wifi is great since I have to have a few conference calls during our stay. They have also upgraded the BBQ covered area which is perfect when it’s raining - I never want to be inside while on the river, so cooking riverside is always a must. As I said earlier in my review, we come to the house at least once a year because of the location, cleanliness and great host - if you ever have an issue or a question they promptly respond and address any concerns. Thanks for another great stay at your home!!!

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!

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!!!

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!!!

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.

This house is just magical with it's mermaid and manatee dec orations and its spectacular place on the river. Will definitely be back!

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!

We rent this great house 1-2 times a year and every time it’s great! During our most recent stay we of course kayaked, swam in the river and watched all the wildlife: manatee, raccoons, and had 5 deer visit the house in the early morning! For those who rent the house at least once a year, the only change this year was they removed the covered area where the grill was stored. I hope they bring that covered section back since I’ve had to grill in the rain a few times and the covered area was always such a bonus.

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!

Beautiful house, property has lots of wildlife visitation, perfect location on the river! Loved it and already booked again for next year!

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!

Place was super nice and clean. It’s a vacation where everything you need is in the back yard. Highly recommend

The place was beautifully decorated and perfect spot on springs with great clarity. We had a wonderful time and love to eventually come back.

As always… the best spot on the river.