The Hidden Jim River Cottage -Kayaks & Canoe | House in Spring Hill

9.4 (16 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  7 Guests
Weeki Wachee Gardens House | The Hidden Jim River Cottage -Kayaks & Canoe

2 Bedroom House in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Spring Hill

The view & location are off the chain!
You’ll know you found a “hidden Jim” once you walk in and look through the sliding glass doors at the gorgeous crystal clear Weeki Wachee Springs River in your own backyard!!
The name comes from the original home owner named Jim who left a legacy for his family & you to enjoy.
This unpretentious newly remodeled cottage with 2 en suite primary bathrooms awaits you.
Completely equipped kitchen with kayaks, paddles, 5 life vests, & fishing poles for your outdoor adventures while exploring the Weeki Wachee River, the Gulf of Mexico, Hospital Hole, Cypress Canal, Jenkins Preserve and the back yard!
This house is perfectly nestled between The Weeki Wachee Springs Park & The Gulf of Mexico. It’s located directly across from the Weeki Wachee Preserve. Talk about location!
Swim, fish, boat, float on tubes or rafts in your own backyard. Or go explore by tubing, SUP, kayak, canoe hike or boat.
Grab lunch at the Upper Deck Restaurant, float down to Rogers Park, go enjoy our breathtaking sunsets by water at Bayport Pier. Also visit Pine Island Beach spend a day on the beach and have a picnic under the covered shelter, let them then enjoy a romantic sunset together.
This is a great location for getting away alone, with your sweetheart or bring the family. There’s plenty of outdoor activities for everyone.
Did we mention there are hiking trails, an array of local independent restaurants & bars and shops in the area?
If you’d like to rent a SUP, kayak or tube just order it from WeekiWacheeOutdoorCenter. They will deliver & pick up directly to your vacation home. Also if you had a great time and want a sovenior WWODC has embroidered beach towels available. They deliver with a $50/min order for purchases and 2/day min rental on water toys.
There are also local boat rental companies we are happy to refer you to. If you would like any additional services during your stay we will do our best to help accommodate them for you.
*Massage
*Additional cleaning during your stay
*Facials
*Flower delivery
The sky’s the limit with things to do here. So what are you waiting for?
Book your next vacation with us. Unplug, relax & enjoy nature today!
No moving furniture if moved $300 per furniture/Per item
No Pet property/If evidence of a pet is found there will be a $500 pet fee/Per pet
Any additional cleaning fee and or damage fee applies.
Please no check in on these holidays - Christmas Day, Easter Day , The July 4th , Thanks giving day our cleaning company has the day off. If you wish to check-in on these days the cleaning fee is double.

The Hidden Jim River Cottage -Kayaks & Canoe is located in Weeki Wachee Gardens. The Hidden Jim River Cottage -Kayaks & Canoe provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Guest Services, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Hidden Jim River Cottage -Kayaks & Canoe has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Weeki Wachee Gardens has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Weeki Wachee Gardens, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Activities
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Books
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Children's toys
  • Housekeeping (on request)
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
Spa
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: swim at your own risk. no fence blocking the water
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Christie K.
Jul 30, 2025 02:40:49 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Our family had a fantastic time at this cottage. It was perfectly stocked with everything you need for outdoor fun, cooking, keeping beverages cold (two fridges) and all the comforts of home! We look forward to returning.
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