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!!

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!

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!

The River Retreat

Escape to our fully renovated home with a rustic farmhouse style decor that is light and cozy. It is situated on a double lot in a quiet canal on the Weeki Wachee River. Home features a separate studio suite with a king size bed with its own Kitchenette, living room with full size sofa sleeper, 50 inch TV and full bathroom. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen upstairs is fully equipped including coffee maker & toaster. This home is an Ideal space for large families!

Private Suite Boutique • Luxurious Spa Bathroom

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

Captain's Quarters at Pirate's Cove

Located just 10 houses from the Weeki Wachee River on a beautiful canal, you will enjoy the sights, the sounds and the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure! Pirate's Cove consists of two units on one property. Mermaid Landing is a 1/1 downstairs with the capacity to sleep 4. Captain's Quarters is upstairs and is a 2/1 with a screened in porch and open balcony. They are completely separate and private but could be opened up for a larger gathering if both were rented together.

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.