Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hernando County

Firepit, Golf Cart, Kayaks, PedalBoat, Fish + more

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!!

Withlacoochee River House w/ Kayaks, Bikes, Canoes

Located on the main channel of the Withlacoochee River across from the State Forest, this home offers relaxation and recreation. The home is equipped with canoes & kayaks to launch from the backyard, and bikes to enjoy the 40+ miles of paved and mountain bike trails. Come home to relax by the fireplace and enjoy the river view, hang out and fish from the river bank, lie out back in a couple hammocks, or fire up the grill. This home is a great vacation getaway for couples, families, & friends!

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!

Weeki Mermaid Retreat w/Kayaks SUPs Hammock Games

Discover Weeki Mermaid Retreat, a 3-bedroom, 2-bath oasis on the canals of the Weeki Wachee River. Enjoy the screened lanai, spacious deck, firepit, or launch kayaks and SUPs from the 75-ft dock. With two living areas, a full kitchen, and TVs in every room, there’s space for everyone. Family-friendly amenities include plenty of indoor and outdoor space, games, books, and a laundry room. Minutes from the river, attractions, and Weeki Wachee Springs. Your perfect Florida getaway awaits—book now!

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.

Weeki Wachee Springs heated pool home retreat

Relax with the whole family at this Weekie Wachee/Springhill Heated pool home. 5 minutes from the crystal clear springs of Weekie Wachee state park and Buccaneer Bay that has spring fed beach with water slides , tiki bars and mermaid shows. It’s also located 10-15 minutes from Rodgers Park located on the river where you can swim, kayak with manatees and enjoy fun family time! Also 15 minutes away is Pine Island Beach Park and SunWest Beach Park for skiing, wake boarding and obstacle course.

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.

Casa Mica deck with a view of the woods

Quaint oak lined streets, rolling hills in upscale neighborhood. You'll find it easy to bike, walk,or jog in this peaceful neighborhood. Kitchen area: fridge, microwave, regular coffee pot, basic coffee supplies, hotplate. NO oven. Bedroom: queen size bed, chest drawers, extra large shower. Living area: loveseat, chair, 2 stools Roku TV provided Enjoy Brooksville easily accessible i-75 and highway 19 highway 41 No pets