Family-friendly vacation rentals in Hernando Beach

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!!

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…

Waterfront home heated pool+jacuzzi+game room+golf

Bring your boat or rent nearby! Minutes to prime SCALLOPING waters. Enjoy a HEATED pool, jacuzzi, putting green, ping pong table, massage chair, arcade basketball, paddle boards, kayaks, bicycles, four jetski docks & boat dock. FISH CLEANING STATION/deep canal. Open floor plan with 3 BR, 3 BA and comfortably sleeps 16. Near boat ramp w/ access to Weeki Wachee springs. Great home for sunset cruises, scallops, dolphin &manatee watching, minutes to bike and hiking trails! Pet friendly!

HORSE FARM Retreat, Newer Built Private Guesthouse

Escape to our private guesthouse located in our peaceful but lively 7-acre farm with our family of horses, ponies, Guinea hens, ducks, roosters, chickens, bunnies, cats, & very lovable dogs. Enjoy grabbing fresh eggs, giving animals treats, puppies belly rubs, grilling, making s’mores at the fire pit, and enjoying the farm life! PLEASE read entire listing if little ones will be joining :-) NOTE: Our horses are not available for riding (see our guidebook for great alternate options)

Oasis on the Gulf- screened heated pool & jacuzzi!

You are renting this ENTIRE Seascape Oasis home sitting on the Gulf, with private water views, screened pool and a private dock for your boat: 3BRs, 2 baths + office BR + living + kitchen + breakfast room + dining room + gym + screened patios + 1 boat dock + Laundry room. Escape to kayaking, scalloping, fishing, crabbing, biking, pool, Florida sunset all at this Seascape Oasis! 5 mins to Weeki Wachee, 1 hr to Tampa, 2 hrs to Disney, minutes to restaurants, boat rentals, Walmart....

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.

Gulf Sunset View, Waterfront, Kayaks, Weeki Wachee

Stunning Gulf of America views from Elevated 14-Foot Decks! Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and watch dolphins and manatees glide by from your private fishing dock on a direct-access canal. Minutes from the open Gulf, this home is perfect for catching Redfish, Snook, and Snapper right in your backyard. Explore the serene Weeki Wachee River, a 5-minute drive away. Outside camera for security purposes.

Newly Remodeled | Direct Gulf Access Retreat

Unwind at this newly renovated private waterfront bungalow on an oversized corner lot. Enjoy direct Gulf access, fish from the dock, catch blue crab, or watch dolphins and birds glide by. Take in stunning sunrises and sunsets from your backyard oasis or head out on the water for an adventure. Relax in a quiet coastal setting just minutes from restaurants, shops, and local attractions.

Boutique Above the River

No damage from recent hurricanes. Updated 2 bed, 1 bath, 864 sf home right on a canal near the Weeki Wachee River - with a floating dock, 3 kayaks, canoe and paddleboard. Brand new deck, patio, stairs, paint and flooring in '22. Bathroom remodel '23. Come see manatees here year-round. Cable and wifi included. Walking distance to Upper Deck restaurant and Rogers Park.

The Aripeka Shack

The "Shack" is our rustic weekend getaway in Aripeka, one of a few remaining "Old Florida" fishing towns. A great place to enjoy Florida nature as it used to be. Located between Hernando Beach, Spring Hill, and Hudson; Aripeka is an easy drive to the many attractions in the "Nature Coast" and the Tampa/Clearwater/St. Pete area.