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Family-Friendly Riverfront Home w/ Game Room, Kayaks, Swim Mat & Space to Play

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spring Hill, FL
  • Place, Weeki Wachee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Island Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Weeki Wachee Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Spring Hill

With a stay at this vacation home in Weeki Wachee Gardens, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Weeki Wachee Springs and Weeki Wachee River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Bayport Park Boat Ramp.
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What's nearby

  • Weeki Wachee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pine Island Beach Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 57 min drive - 73.5 km
  • Innisbrook Golf Club - 60 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Weeki Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family-Friendly Riverfront Home w/ Game Room, Kayaks, Swim Mat & Space to Play

Welcome to Bougie Hippo – your stylish, riverfront escape on the Weeki Wachee!
Recently renovated and full of fun, this bold 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,200 sq. ft. of space for family, friends, and unforgettable memories. Located just 6 houses off the main Weeki Wachee River, it’s the perfect blend of privacy and easy water access.

The layout:
The main living space is upstairs and features a fully stocked kitchen, cozy living room, 3 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms.
Downstairs, you'll find a private master suite with its own full bathroom and separate exterior entrance—perfect for added privacy or multigenerational stays. Also downstairs is the air-conditioned game room, packed with:
• Pool table
• Foosball
• Darts
• Arcade games
• Smart TV & lounge area

Step outside and enjoy:
• Included kayaks and a swim mat for river fun
• Private waterfront space with great manatee-watching
• Grill + outdoor seating for sunny-day dining
• Plenty of space to relax, float, and soak up the Florida vibe

Whether you're here to paddle, play, or unwind in comfort, Bougie Hippo is your go-to Weeki Wachee getaway—perfect for families, friends, and river lovers alike.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,196 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Family-Friendly Riverfront Home w/ Game Room, Kayaks, Swim Mat & Space to Play Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good kayaks, lots of fun for all ages in game room, outstanding location, and plenty of room for our families to have their own space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! The house is nicer than the pictures. The hosts were very responsive and helpful before and during the stay. Lots of fun for a big group and very accommodating! I would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the bougie hippo!

One of the best stays we’ve had in a while at a VRBO property. Host was very communicative and helpful with all my questions. We had a minor issue come up and the host addressed it right away! Loved the kayaks and the game room. Already booking for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and Rental

This rental had the best location and all of the things we needed to have the most relaxing stay. All of the extras from paddles to life jackets, games etc. Made for such an easy trip. Big bonus was the cozy beds! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bougie Hippo was better than expected! We had an amazing time! The property was perfect with a great floating dock out back to dock your boat with ease. It was truly a perfect time! 10 out of 10 recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025