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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Property grounds
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Hudson, FL
  • Hudson Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cow Creek
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee.

Mermaid House took a hit from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As a result we have new furniture and appliances throughout. The property is better than ever.

NOTE: Not a long term Rental. Stays of more than 30 days or 1 calendar month can be arranged but must be arranged with the Property Manager. Please use "Ask Manager a question" on this page for stays longer than cited above.

Spacious living, dining & kitchen area. There is a 60” TV in living room. Master bedroom has a TV. Both have Roku, Netflix and local Spectrum channels (Internet TV). Have High speed internet. Master bedroom has a King-sized bed. 2nd bedroom has a queen-sized bed. There is a laundry with full sized washer and dryer.

Large comfortable deck with gazebo and dock. There is plenty of seating for friends and family.

There is a dock available for your boat for an extra charge of $7.00/day to a maximum of $140/stay.

Located near some great Gulf Beaches including Caladesi Island which has been ranked as the #1 beach in America. Also, nearby Sun West Park is a spring fed lake and activity center with a great beach and lots of recreational opportunities.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Hudson Beach. Enjoy features like a water park. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Hudson Beach and a few minutes from Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. offers its guests a water park.

Property manager

Don Himes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only. $100 cleanup fee if inside house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Rate - $7/day fee + tax to a max of $154/stay.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: No fence on property or seawall.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Discuss with manager, additional charges may apply
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 1684063

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Waterfront-canal/w/Gulf view-pets welcome-private dock for a fee. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
We were in town for a wedding. Great location, convenient to everything. Didn't get to enjoy all of the amenities of the house due to weather and time constraints, but hope to stay here again in the future. Communication with management was excellent. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous veiw
My husband and I enjoyed our stay, very quite neighborhood. The canals and the sunset view is beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freida R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home and location
Lovely house. Very comfortable and well stocked. Really enjoyed the swim spa. I'm recovering from a broken shoulder and shattered patella and bought some foam water weights to do PT in the spa. So much more fun in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid House Hudson
We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay here. The home was comfortable, clean, and well provisioned. We enjoyed the spa after our daily boating adventures. Thanks again Don
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation 2024
3rd time teturn renter..... We had a great time relaxing and enjoying the prace and quietness of this location. Had a wonderful time scalloping but fishing was poor this trip. Until next year..
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house exceeded expectations
This house met all our needs. I was very surprised when we got there. This house exceeded my expectations. It was on a corner lot of the canal. The house was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
We enjoyed our stay at mermaid house, a very well equipped house in a beautiful location, everthing was as advertised, only a 30 minute drive from Tampa airport, would definitely stay here again thank you
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
PHENOMENAL!!!
To say this home exceeded our expectations, is an understatement! From the view to the accommodations to the welcoming, this will be one of our favorites!! We’ll be looking at real estate in the area and now know the perfect place to stay!! Thank you Don for all your help!!! Thank you such an amazing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
We enjoyed a wonderful month at this house. The views are great and it's so quiet. We hated to leave. The property manager was great and very responsive any time we reached out. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W., Elwood, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location!
We loved the location of this property! We loved watching all the boats go by! The house & property was perfect for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Property is in gorgeous location in Hudson. Located by many great restaurants and places to visit. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B., Mio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice clean well equipped home in a quiet neighborhood. Friendly neighbors and great view. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the mermaid house
The house was great. The view was incredible. Lots of birds came to visit and we even spotted a dolphin playing in the canal. We loved the swim spa! Great location. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Great location and a beautiful property. The host was very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hurricane Idalia Cut Vacation Short
We were impressed with the house and location (easy to get to Gulf waters). The guys were excited to catch fish off the dock too. We enjoyed one night at the house (with the beautiful sunset) and made a 14 mile trip into the gulf waters that first morning. After arriving back at the house, I noticed that we were under a mandatory evacuation zone. Disappointed with the weather only. So thankful the house survived the hurricane so we can return to the Mermaid House. Working with Don was easy. He processed our refund quickly (due to mandatory evacuation).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freida R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful little house in lovely location. We really enjoyed our few days here. The house is lovely. Location is beautiful. Enjoyed the spa pool. Hope to visit again when it is slightly less hot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid house
We had a great time while staying here! Enjoyed the spa after a day on the water. Easy access to the Gulf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than advertised.
We wanted a place to get away & relax, and the Mermaid House was perfect. It's spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
We had a great time!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place. Our new go-to place to stay
Perfect location . The house was very nice and well furnished. We all loved it. Very impressed. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with our family
Great house we enjoyed the outside area a bunch. It was close to family so they were able to visit. Beds were really comfortable. The only complaints I would have is the shower head in the main bathroom was not great and there is a shelf very poorly placed that I kept hitting my elbow on. I just ended up using the other shower the rest of the time and it was great. Overall great experience and great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONI S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Location was close to everything. Bed was very comfortable. Very clean house. Loved watching the boats and people go by on the canal. Don was great to work with.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Hudson, FL
Great place to stay! Loved the location on the canals and watching the boats go by. Don Himes, the property mgr, is fantastic to work with. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 69 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home (but nicer by the water)
We had a lovely stay in this property. Everything we could possibly need was there except a sunlouger would have been nice so that I could have relaxed in comfort whilst my husband was fishing. The pool was simply amazing, it felt so fresh and clean and the tempature was perfect. All lounge seating and bed were really comfortable (once we discovered the bed firmness could be changed via a remote, we then had a lovely soft mattress). Fab huge TV in the lounge which we enjoyed in the evenings. The immediate area was very quiet and to be honest there isn't much to do locally (that we found) but when you have such a lovely home to stay in it doesn't matter. There is a great pizza place just up the road. Great taste and price. Don our contact was very easy to contact and he came back with answers to any questions quickly. Altogether a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

B L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here!
Surrounded by quiet, friendly neighbors. Fishing in the Gulf within minutes from the available dock. Take advantage of this convenience if you're bringing your boat! Cozy home with beautiful views. Upgraded stove, microwave and dishwasher. Beautiful granite countertops. Our Frenchie fur babies were happy and comfortable too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022