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Screened Lanai /Clear Kayak / Waterfront / Fire Pit
/// The Funky Flamingo River Cottage – Your Front-Row Seat to Weeki Wachee Magic Quick Highlights /// • Prime river location: Peaceful deep-water canal just off the Weeki Wachee River • Kayaks included: Clear-bottom tandem, two singles, stand-up paddleboard, child kayaks, and floating island. Kayak launch makes getting in and out super easy! • Sleeps 6 comfortably: King bed, built-in bunks (two fulls + twin on top), queen sleeper sofa, and rollaway crib. (Remember - one bathroom!!) • The ultimate hangout spot: Huge screened lanai with comfy seating, foosball, picnic table, and outdoor games • Entertainment for everyone: Smart TVs in all bedrooms and living room, free fast WiFi, and a stash of games • Fully stocked kitchen: Dishwasher, cookware, coffee bar, and everything you need to whip up a feast • Outdoor fun: Fire pit, hammock, fishing, swimming, and direct river access for kayaking with the manatees
/// Welcome to the Funky Flamingo – Where Old Florida Meets Funky & Fun /// If you’re looking for a place to sip coffee while watching manatees glide by, float in crystal-clear waters, or kick back on a breezy lanai playing foosball, you’ve found it. The Funky Flamingo is a colorful, comfy, and delightfully quirky escape in the heart of Weeki Wachee. Equal parts retro charm and modern convenience, this cottage is the perfect mix of Florida funky and fun. Whether you’re lounging in the hammock, paddling down the river, or sitting around the fire pit swapping stories, life here moves at river time—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
/// Sleeping Spaces – Cozy, Comfy, and Fun /// • Main bedroom: King bed, Smart TV, blackout curtains, for a perfect night’s sleep • Bunk room: Built-in bunks with two full-size beds on the bottom and a twin up top—perfect for kids, teens, or fun-loving adults, blackout shades, desk area • Living room: Queen sleeper sofa, Smart TV, and a pile of board games ready for a game night showdown • Extras: Rollaway crib
/// The Great Outdoors – Because You Didn’t Come Here to Stay Inside /// • Huge screened lanai: The best seat in the house! Lounge on the comfy furniture, challenge someone to foosball, or eat dinner at the picnic table without swatting at bugs • Kayaks and paddle Gear: Clear-bottom tandem kayak (so you can watch the fish zoom by), Two single kayaks, Stand-up paddleboard, Two child kayaks, Floating island for the ultimate lazy river experience • Private dock & kayak launch: Fish, swim, or just sit back and watch the world float by • Fire pit and hammock: Because every perfect day should end with s’mores and a sunset • Outdoor games: Connect 4, giant Jenga, checkers, and more
/// Kitchen & Dining – Fuel Up for Your Next Adventure /// • Brand new dishwasher (because no one wants to wash dishes on vacation) • Fully stocked with pots, pans, and utensils • Coffee bar with a variety of coffee, creamers, and sweeteners to kickstart your mornings • Indoor dining table and a picnic table on the lanai for open-air meals
/// Adventure is Just Outside Your Door /// • The River: Our peaceful deep-water canal gives you easy access to all the action—just a few paddles and you’re floating in the crystal-clear Weeki Wachee River • Five-minute paddle to the Sandbar – A shallow, sunny spot perfect for relaxing and spotting manatees • Head upriver to explore the natural beauty of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and wave to the famous mermaids • Downriver fun – Paddle to Hospital Hole, grab a riverside meal at The Upper Deck, or head to Rogers Park • Nearby attractions: Pine Island Beach (hello, sunset views), Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, and the must-visit dog beach at Fort De Soto
/// Important Details /// • Parking: Space for two cars in the grass/lawn area • Fast, free WiFi: Stream, work (if you must), or post your manatee selfies • Security cameras: Outdoor only, keeping an eye on the front of the house and parking area • Quiet hours start at 10 PM – We love our friendly neighbors, and they love their sleep • A rental agreement and liability waiver must be signed within 48 hours of booking. A $500 refundable security deposit is required before check-in.
/// Unplug, Unwind, and Enjoy Life on River Time /// Pack a bag, grab some groceries, and leave the rest behind —The Funky Flamingo has everything you need for a laid-back, adventure-filled, totally unforgettable stay. Come for the manatees. Stay for the funky vibes. The only thing missing is you.
Overnattingsstedets fasiliteter
Ski
Nær skiområder
Internett
Tilgjengelig i cottagen: wi-fi (inkludert)
Parkering og transport
Bil er anbefalt
Parkering på stedet
Kjøkken
Brødrister
Isbitmaskin
Kaffetrakter/tekoker
Kjøkkenutstyr
Kjøleskap
Komfyrtopp
Krydder
Mikrobølgeovn
Oppvaskmaskin
Stekeovn
Bespisning
Spisebord
Soverom
2 soverom
Sengetøy
Bad
1 bad
Badekar eller dusj
Håndklær (inkludert)
Hårføner
Oppholdsområder
Spisebord
Stue
Underholdning
Bøker
Smart-TV
Spill
Utendørsområder
Balkong
Grill
Hage
Ildsted
Klesvask
Vaskemaskin
Vaskeritjenester
Arbeidsområder
Skrivebord
Skrivebordsstol
Komfort
Air conditioning
Oppvarming
Kjæledyr
Kjæledyrvennlig
Det er kun tillatt med hunder
2 kjæledyr totalt
Tilgjengelighetstilpasning
Røykfritt overnattingssted
Tjenester og bekvemmeligheter
Strykejern/-brett
Beliggenhet
Nær bukten
Nær et helse-/skjønnhetsspa
Nær et sykehus
Nær havnen
Ved vannet
Opplevelser
Badeland
Båt
Kajakk
Dykking i nærheten
Fiske i nærheten
Fornøyelsespark i nærheten
Fugletitting i nærheten
Golfbane i nærheten
Kajakkpadling i nærheten
Naturvandringer i nærheten
Paraseiling i nærheten
Seiling i nærheten
Snorkling i nærheten
Sykling i nærheten
Tubekjøring i nærheten
Tur-/sykkelstier i nærheten
Turer med motorbåt i nærheten
Vannskikjøring i nærheten
Vinturer i nærheten
Sikkerhetstiltak
Karbonmonoksidalarm (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet)
Røykvarsler (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet)
Du får en e-post fra verten med instruksjoner for innsjekking og utsjekking
Informasjon fra overnattingsstedet kan bli oversatt ved hjelp av automatiserte oversettelsesverktøy
Husregler
Signed rental agreement required within 48 hours to confirm booking
Must submit a $500 security hold that will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released automatically 7 days after departure if no damages reported
No smoking, no parties, and all dogs must be approved prior to booking
Kjæledyr
Kjæledyr er tillatt
Servicedyr er velkomne og fritatt fra gebyrer
Hunder er de eneste kjæledyrene som er velkomne
Maksimalt 2
Informasjon fra verten: Must get prior approval if bringing a pet
Barn og ekstrasenger
Barn er velkomne
Arrangementer
Ingen arrangementer tillatt
Røyking
Røyking er ikke tillatt
Viktig informasjon
Viktig å vite
Dette overnattingsstedet forvaltes av en privat vert (som ikke har som jobb å tilby overnattingstjenester). EUs forbrukerlovgivning, inkludert retten til å trekke seg fra kjøpet, gjelder derfor ikke for bestillingen din. Det er den private vertens avbestillingsregler som gjelder.
Det kan pålegges avgifter for ekstra personer, og denne avgiften kan variere avhengig av overnattingsstedets egne regler
Legitimasjon med bilde utstedt av offentlig myndighet samt kredittkort, debetkort eller depositum i kontanter kan være påkrevd ved innsjekking, i tilfelle det skulle oppstå uforutsette utgifter
Spesielle forespørsler avhenger av tilgjengelighet ved innsjekking og kan koste ekstra. Spesielle forespørsler kan ikke garanteres oppfylt
Det er ikke tillatt å arrangere fester eller andre arrangementer på stedet
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet
Overnattingsstedet har sikkerhetstiltak som brannslukningsapparat, førstehjelpsskrin og reilelås
Dette overnattingsstedet administreres gjennom vår samarbeidspartner Vrbo. Du får en e-post fra Vrbo med en link til en Vrbo-konto der du kan endre eller avbestille bestillingen din.
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Om området
Denne hytta ligger i nærheten av fornøyelsesparker og ved vannkanten i Weeki Wachee Gardens. Er du på utkikk etter vakre naturomgivelser, kan du ta turen til Weeki Wachee River og Weeki Wachee Springs. Planlegger du en skikkelig helaften, bør du vurdere Colorama Music, og reiser du med barn, bør du ikke gå glipp av Naturkystens botaniske hage. Kajakkpadling og fridykking er blant de aktivitetene du kan bli med på her. Du kan dessuten oppleve naturen i området gjennom turer til fots eller med sykkel og sykling. Se vår reiseguide til Spring Hill
Tampa, Florida (TPA-Tampa internasjonale flyplass) - 62 min kjøring
Restauranter
Dunkin'
12 min kjøring
7-Eleven
11 min kjøring
Applebee's Grill + Bar
12 min kjøring
Steak 'n Shake
12 min kjøring
Weeki Pub
6 min kjøring
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Er det tillatt med kjæledyr på Screened Lanai /Clear Kayak / Waterfront / Fire Pit?
Ja, dette overnattingsstedet tillater hunder (maksimalt 2).
Hvor mye koster det å parkere på Screened Lanai /Clear Kayak / Waterfront / Fire Pit?
Overnattingsstedet har parkeringsplass.
Når kan man sjekke inn på Screened Lanai /Clear Kayak / Waterfront / Fire Pit?
Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 15.00.
Når må man sjekke ut på Screened Lanai /Clear Kayak / Waterfront / Fire Pit?
Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 10.00.
Hvor ligger Screened Lanai /Clear Kayak / Waterfront / Fire Pit?
Denne cottagen er familievennlig og ligger ved vannkanten i Weeki Wachee Gardens og 5 kilometer unna Weeki Wachee River og Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Dessuten ligger Pine Island Beach Park og Weeki Wachee Springs kun 10 kilometer unna.
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Matches description, great area, very cozy and well equipped. Decoration is amazing. Location is very convenient: short drive to stores, quiet place, good privacy compared to other houses in the area. I
What a fantastic, relaxing place. We loved waking up early and kayaking down the river. So many great places to stop and swim along the way. Would definitely stay again.
It's a very cute little place in the perfect Weeki neighborhood. Rural but still close to groceries, gas, etc. We loved using the kayaks and relaxing on the screened in porch. We look forward to coming back someday soon!
The house was just as described and clean. Plenty of bath towels and stocked kitchen. The kayaks were great and we enjoyed the fire pit. Beds were comfortable. Shower had good water pressure.
We enjoyed our stay at this cute little cottage. It definitely had the feel of a family cottage where you might spend your summer vacation. Nothing fancy but comfortable, cute and homelike. I loved the colors it was decorated in and especially the "wall paper" in the bathroom. We had a great time. The hostess was very communicative and we had zero issues.
Last minute trip that may be one of our best! They truly have thought of everything! Not one complaint! I can not wait to return! Thank you! Wonderful hosts!!!
This was a girls getaway with three adults. We had a nice stay but were there mainly to kayak. Getting the kayaks from the rack and in and out of the water was quite an ordeal. We only used the supplied kayaks once and rented kayaks the rest of the trip. Great neighborhood and restaurants, shopping were close by.
I can’t say enough great things about the Funky Flamingo and the owners! First of all, the cottage is adorable and just the right amount of vintage and whimsical. The kitchen is VERY well stocked and we cooked there every day. The rooms were comfy and just right. We especially enjoyed hanging out on the screened in porch and playing giant Jenga and foosball several times a day. There were plenty of watercraft options and life vests for all sizes. And best of all, we saw several manatees EVERYDAY! We are definitely planning a return trip here next year. Highly recommend this property!
This Flamingo themed house is adorable. They did a fantastic job at decorating and supplying the house with everything you could possibly need for your stay. The location is great. Just a quick paddle to the crystal river. We had a dolphin swim by our deck one morning and even had a mama and baby manatee come down by us too. The outside porch was our favorite. No bugs could come in the screened area. They had lots of options for boats that we used everyday. The kitchen is well stocked and even had games and books for our use. We will definitely return to this house in the future.
The place is perfect for people who behave noisless and expect this from others.Great home in many ways; everything was new or renovated, e.g. stove, fridge and freezer, dish washer; the stove heats very effectively, e.g. onions got brown fast with temp set to three; we had the impression to be the first renters; the decorations appeared to be done by artists and with love to details; mattresses would be fine for people with back problems; the lanai included a bed for taking a nap after kayaking and was completely screened without gaps; there are various sit on top kayaks and dock beneath the deck allows easy climbing in and out the kayaks. We recommend a guided tour at the kayak rental near the parking lot of the State Park. We enjoyed viewing the sunset from the observation deck at Linda Pederson Park. We highly recommend this place and would like to come back.
My mom who is in her 70s visited this areas when she was a child and has wanted to show me this area for years. She saw an add for this cute cottage home on the river and shared it with me. It was a perfect short getaway for us. The place is just darling! They have thought of thr smallest details. It’s a cute spot that is very vintage and eclectic, in the best way. We especially loved the porch and the clear canoe! Because we were there in September, we only saw two manatee but that was so special none the less. We loved having lunch at Hernando beach Tropical Grille— get the conch fritters and the grouper bites! We also loved spending some time at the Pine Island beach park. The water was crazy warm and we saw so many dolphins. We left fans of this flamingo paradise!
Just as pictured. Manatee sightings! Loved the extras provided by host (kayaks, floating dock, etc)
The home was a great choice for my family with children ages 10 (who are good swimmers and comfortable in/around water). The home looks just as it does in the listing photos and was just as we expected. The neighborhood was quiet and those we met in the neighborhood were very friendly. We were delighted to see manatees each day while out kayaking! The water right off the dock is fairly deep compared to some areas and has vegetation at the bottom which attracts wildlife (a good thing) but also makes it not particularly clear (although we didn't mind). You reach clear water areas pretty quickly via kayak. My younger kids loved the giant floating raft/dock! My teen and I had no issue getting kayaks and the floating dock in and out of the water from the dock ourselves. Tips: I would suggest storing food in the refrigerator or in sealed ziplocks to avoid teeny tiny ants finding their way into your snacks (although this is no surprise if you're familiar with living in the south). And double check the check-in/check-out times, we didnt realize there were conflicting check out times listed somewhere, causing some confusion for the cleaners who thought we had checked out, but didn't ever knock or disturb us. (I was unaware they had even arrived and was tidying up, taking my time.) The whole family had very memorable, very enjoyable time, and I can't think of anything this house is missing!
Very clear instructions for every step of the rental process. The cottage was well stocked, clean, and exactly as described in the listing. We would definitely recommend this cottage!!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was so cute and came stocked with so many things to made our stay easier. Great access to the river and we saw 1-2 manatees pass by the house in morning and evening but you have to watch carefully as mostly they are swimming alone and underwater. Only downside was the location on the canal has alot of eel grass. This is a plus and minus. The crazy crowds are not disturbing your peace on the canal and there is plenty of food for the manatees. Still clear water and able to see fish and manatees off the dock. However, guests didn't want to spend alot of time in the water just off the dock because of the grass touching them. LOL. Super quick access to the sandy main river. We were grateful that there really weren't alot of biting bugs even when outside in the evening. I think the very first night there were a few no see-ums. But no mosquitos present and only 1 encounter with a yellow fly over a full day of kayaking the entire length of the river. Beds were comfy and air conditioner kept the space enjoyable. The lanai is a beautiful space to spend morning and evenings.
House was adorable and very clean, comfortable and well stocked. The owner was so nice and they’ve really thought of everything. The kayaks were in great shape and the location was perfect for spending time on the river.
I cannot say enough nice things about staying at this property. The cottage was perfect in every way! We paddled entire length of the river one day....we did it in 5+ hours but it was so worth it! If you do the long paddle you see fabulous wildlife.
The next couple days we just played on the river, paddled around and just had a blast. It was such a wonderful break. Truly a neighborhood party on the river.
Eat at the Italian Restaurant at the top of the neighborhood..it was wonderful.
Everything you need is near by...Walmart etc.
On the one rainy afternoon there were lots of games and the screened in porch was absolutely perfect.
This is definitely a to do in Florida...it is something different and fun!! And yes we saw manatees everyday! Tons of fish and birds to watch as well.
Plenty of room for two adults and two children (1 bathroom). Everything you need in the kitchen including updated appliances. Nice big TV with premium TV apps. Canal is crystal clear and extremely short distance to aqua blue waters of the river (enjoy sand bars and swimming). Very close to Weeki Watchee. Kayaks on premises and small boat rental with delivery right to dock. Upper deck restaurant with great food easy to paddle to or take car (5 minutes away). Owner Jan is real sweet and eager to please.
I wish I could give the Funky Flamingo and Jan the host extra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Both the property and host exceeded our expectations. Jan has put so much time and effort into the property - there are visual and comfort details everywhere. My family of four did not lack for anything while at the house - it is as functional as it is cute. From the board games, kayaks, stocked kitchen and bath - all you will need are groceries and you won't need to leave the property. The location is exceptional. The house is just a short paddle to either the state park which offers calm crystal blue waters or Rogers Park with a little park, swim area and restaurant.
My family was here for 4 full days and did not leave the Weeki Wachee area. There is plenty to do but the vibe is so laid back and chill - it was a true vacation to escape and slow down. We did see manatees everyday on the river and with two smaller kids we rented a little boat from the company Jan recommended. With the boat we were able to take the river all the way up the state park where the water was so blue and quiet. We went to see the Mermaid show at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park mid-week per Jan's recommendations and the crowds were totally manageable. Apparently the place gets packed in the weekends so try to go during the week if possible. We did also venture to Pine Island beach one afternoon and it was great. There aren't really many waves but there is a little park and we saw a pod of dolphins and crabs.
I have never heard of this area of Florida but it is truly magical. The kids are already wanting to go back and we will be booking Jan's place again for next year!
The Funky Flamingo did not disappoint. It has super cute decor and is super cozy and home like. The hosts have thought of the little things you may have forgotten along your travel. We used the kayaks and paddle board that were at the cottage everyday and they had plenty of beach toys for our day trip to the beach. Janelle was very responsive with any questions or concerns we had throughout our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and neighbors were friendly. We would definitely stay at the Funky Flamingo River Cottage again.
We had an amazing stay at the Funky Flamingo. Any questions we had from what to do with trash to how to navigate the river were answered in the virtual guest book and guest book and signage at the home. The design was funky and fun and it was stocked with anything we needed to enjoy the home and the river. The lanai was perfect for relaxing in the evening and playing the many board games at night. We loved the clear kayak and we got oohs and ahhs from everyone on the river! We swam and watched the sunsets at Pine Island Beach, saw the mermaid show at Weekie Wachee State Park and enjoyed a day at Tarpon Springs including a boat tour and shelling. We wouldn't hesitate to return and to recommend it to friends and family.