Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hernando County

Firepit, Golf Cart, Kayaks, Pedal Boat, Fishing!

Welcome to Azalea by the Sea, your perfect vacation escape! Enjoy endless water activities and relaxation right in your own backyard. Highlights You’ll Love: •🛶 Kayaks for exploring the waterways •🌊 Water Mat for fun on the water •🔥 Fire Pit for cozy evenings under the stars •🎯 Cornhole Boards for friendly competition •.🚗 Golf Cart •🌿 5 Minutes to Weeki Wachee River — perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, or spotting manatees •🎵 Nearby Bars & Restaurants with live entertainment every night!!

Get to the Choppa! One-of-a-kind 2/1 Helicopter!

Experience a truly UNIQUE Stay! “Chinook” is situated on a serene 5-acre compound inside the breathtaking Withlacoochee State Forest and the thrilling Croom Motorcycle Area, outside of Brooksville, FL. This unforgettable vacation experience is sure to take your adventure to new heights! Our one-of-a-kind accommodation, a REAL repurposed Chinook CH-47D helicopter, promises a stay like no other. This iconic “choppa” with the modern amenities of home, can not be found anywhere else in the world!

Relaxing Luxury Private Suite • SpaBathroom Chic

Discover unmatched luxury and comfort in our private suite. Drift into a queen bed or queen sofa bed, enjoy a 55” TV, or curl up in a comfortable reading chair. The compact kitchen with a full-size fridge adds convenience, while the spa-inspired bathroom enchants with a sculptural freestanding tub beneath an arched window, a double rain shower, dual sinks, and sunlight that warms the space. Step onto your private, fully fenced, tranquil patio and immerse yourself in serene elegance and calm…

Wasted Time on the Weeki Wachee - Kayak & Manatees

Manatees, fishing, kayaks, crystal clear water and the best location await you at "Wasted Time," our waterfront retreat on the beautiful Weeki Wachee river, minutes from Rogers Park. This 2/2 stilt home is comfortably furnished, sleeps 6 and comes complete with all the essentials and toys you could imagine, including boat dock. It features a large, screened in balcony patio overlooking the river, and an entire screened in entertaining space underneath the home. Direct access to the Gulf!

Duck Haven - Wildlife Sanctuary - 5 miles to I75

Have you ever wanted the opportunity to feed an egg to a fox? Or feed a lemur? Hand feed a deer or sheep? Dance with a cockatoo? If so you’ll get to have these and many more experiences here during your stay. Our Airbnb is different, and our main focus is on offering rememberal experiences to our guests. We have a small family run 501C-3 wildlife sanctuary here on our 18 acre facility that you will be staying at. We do live on the property, but in a detached house across the driveway

Weeki Wachee River Escape Waterfront Home w/Kayaks

Stay at this Weeki Wachee River Escape! 2 BR, 2 BA, updated coastal-themed home on the river that sleeps up to 6 people with a floating dock! The main house has a large master BR with king bed, full bath, beautiful kitchen and living room with bunk beds (twin and full) The patio is screened-in and has a dining and seating area. The little house has a queen bed, full bath and washer/dryer. Relax out back by a fire pit or cookout on the grill and enjoy the 5 kayaks and paddle board!

The Hideaway - Quaint and Peaceful Cottage

1.5 miles from Weeki Wachee State Park. Charming, quiet, quaint cottage, beach theme, quiet neighborhood. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Utilities, flat screen TV, cable, Netflix, wireless internet, DVD player, DVDs, towels and linens. Fully equipped kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, plates, glasses, coffee cups, wine glasses, coffee maker, air fryer, toaster and blender. Outdoor sitting area with a charcoal grill and a fire pit. Bring boat or kayaks. Park your boat on the property.

Screened Lanai /Clear Kayak / Waterfront / Fire Pi

Funky Flamingo River Cottage is a hidden gem on the Weeki Wachee River, designed for fun, relaxation, and adventure. Enjoy a no-see-um screened lanai, a comfy king bed, Smart TVs in every room, and a fully stocked kitchen. Paddle with manatees in our clear kayak, float on the lily pad mat, or unwind by the fire pit. With games inside and out, a hammock, and direct water access, it's the perfect escape—just off the main river, between the State Park and Roger’s Park.

Mermaid Landing at Pirate's Cove

The perfect mix of relaxation & adventure await you at this charming Old Florida river retreat! Explore the natural beauty of the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River by kayaks or canoe from your backyard and enjoy the breeze from the dock. During your visit you will have use of 1 tandem and 2 single kayaks, a small canoe suitable for one adult or two children and a paddleboard, all included with your stay! We also offer clear kayaks to rent!

Harbormaster’s Loft-Nature and Kayak

Find your zen...Relax in the surroundings of an 150 acre bird sanctuary. Hear the sounds of the birds and star gaze into the night. Paddle to the crystal clear waters of the weeki wachee from remote bay lake pond, then 15-20 min nature paddle down canal to river . Observe manatees, birds, otters and turtles , or spend the afternoon at the beach watching dolphins or cast a fishing line into the pond or river..

Independent Guest House - Ideal for Rest

An independent guesthouse with its private fenced space and with 2 available parking spaces conveniently located in front. A newly furnished space with all all full bath, bedroom with double bed and fully stocked kitchen. Enjoy personalized attention for an unforgettable stay, ideal for rest and relaxation. Close park and beaches, near I-75 and Suncoast Parkway in Pasco County.

Weeki Waterfront Airstream Glamping Experience

Nature Oasis 🤩 Glamping (Glamorous Camping) Experience in 25-foot Airstream Travel Trailer (RV) ✅ Lush forest views ✅ Tranquil waterfront location (paddle down the canal to the pristine Weeki Wachee River) ✅FREE amenities - hot tub, outdoor shower, firepit, griddle, bikes, yoga mats, kayaks, & stand-up paddle boards.