Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hernando County

Fire pit, Golf Cart, Kayaks, PedalBoat, 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!!

A Frame Stream Dream-WeekiWachee River

This charming A-Frame Cedar Cabin is a perfect retreat on the Weeki Wachee River. Families enjoy kayaking, fishing, or relaxing on the dock by the water. In the evening, the atmosphere transforms with underwater lighting and LED dock lights. The cabin features 2 cozy Cedar bedrooms, including one with a spiral staircase and a master suite with water views. The main bathroom has a waterfall faucet and there's a heated outdoor shower nestled in nature. Create unforgettable memories on Weeki Wachee

Florida Breeze - 18 Acre Wildlife Sanctuary

Have you ever wanted the opportunity to feed an egg to a fox? Or feed a grape to 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 rescue 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.

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!

Spa Bathroom Suite • Luxury Private Retreat

Discover a private luxury retreat designed for comfort and relaxation, a hidden gem perfect for a peaceful escape. Ideal for couples, small families, business travelers, or work stays, unwind in a queen bed or queen sofa bed, enjoy a 55” TV, or relax in a cozy reading chair. The spa-inspired bathroom features a freestanding tub beneath an elegant arched window, a double rain shower, and dual sinks. Natural sunlight fills the space, while a private fenced patio offers a serene outdoor retreat.

TreeHouse, Swings, HotTub, HeatedPool, ClearSpring

Family focused home 6 mins from Weeki Wachee River Park and Buccaneer Bay. 10 minutes to Pine Island Beach. Designed to optimize family time with a custom tree house play area, swing set, play station 4, and game room. Adults can relax in the hot tub, dine al fresco in the screened in pool area while watching TV, use the onsite gym equipment or enjoy the outdoor fire pit or indoor fireplace. Whole house/pool Radio & blue tooth. The entire family will love Pool Heating from Nov and April.

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!

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.

Riverfront Escape on the Weeki Wachee with Kayaks

Relax and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Weeki Wachee River in this riverfront retreat with kayaks included and boat rentals available. Our 2BR/2BA home sleeps 8 with two queen beds and two futons, perfect for families and friends. Lounge on the deck, sip drinks in the lanai, or launch into crystal-clear springs for kayaking and wildlife watching. Minutes from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, beaches, dining, and shopping — the ideal mix of adventure and relaxation.

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.

Spring Hill, Florida Quaint Paradise

The Retreat sleeps 4 guest comfortably. Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a pool with a waterfall and fenced backyard. This quaint paradise will make you feel relaxed sitting by the pool enjoying a good book with a drink while you can hear the breeze going through the palms in the backyard. It’s located on a quiet street. But minutes away from different beaches, golf courses, shops and restaurants, attractions and parks.Something to do for the whole family.

Charming River House @ Weeki Wachee!

Located in Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL launch right off the back deck for a short paddle to the crystal clear Weeki Wachee River. Enjoy the area by using one of our provided 7 adult & 2 youth kayaks, 2 paddle boards, 1 canoe and life jackets of all sizes. Swim with manatees in the backyard canal or fish right from our private dock where you can also tie up your boat or enjoy a short boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico.