FAQs
Where are you located?
The Mermaids Holiday is located on a canal just one house from the main river. Our home is on a dead end street, predominantly full-time and weekend residents. Hospital Hole is a quick kayak downstream.
Getting around
A car or taxi service is necessary to explore the area. Covered parking for one vehicle and uncovered driveway parking for two additional vehicles.
There is an excellent Italian restaurant less than a half-a-mile away (one guest who has lived in Chicago & Atlanta stated it is among the best she has ever tasted). Additionally there is a gas station/convenience store nearby on Shoal Line Road. You can kayak downstream to Rogers Park and Upper Deck restaurant but will need to secure kayaks while visiting them.
Will we see manatees?
Spotting a manatee in their natural habitat is truly a marvelous experience. Also known as a “sea cow,” these wrinkled, leathery creatures can weigh 1,000-3,500 pounds. Manatees are more commonly spotted in the winter months from November to March when the Weeki Wachee (72-74 F) is warmer than the Gulf of Mexico. Our guests have seen manatees year-round while kayaking and in the canal.
Do you allow pets?
Well behaved dogs are welcome, just please let us know. We provide throw blankets to cover furniture if your furry family member enjoys chillaxin on the furniture. Please make sure your pet is dry before letting them in the house. There is a gated and fenced pet pooping area with loose gravel on the side of the house. Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Extra cleaning fee if poop is not picked up & thrown away. There is a medium sized crate if needed. Please have pets poop in designated area only - this keeps the yard clean and also prevents runoff into canal (yuck).
Hospital Hole
photo credit @carlsonphotos used with permission
Do you have television?
There are 2 Smart TVs. You can log into any services that you have membership (Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, etc). No cable. No local stations that we know of but your Smart TV skills might well exceed ours ;)
What do we provide?
We provide all linens & beach towels.
Enjoy cooking? Very well equipped kitchen to prepare a delicious stay-in meal to enjoy inside or on the screened-in porch. Just bring your groceries. Enjoy grilling? Nexgrill propane gas grill on side patio.
Life jackets: 1 adult M/L, 2 universal, 1 women's large, 1 women's small, 1 small/medium, 1 youth's 50-90 lbs, 1 kid's 30-50 pounds, 1 small dog, and 1 medium dog.
Ice maker is on the fritz. We recommend picking up a bag of ice on your way in if you like ice. Plenty of room in the bottom drawer freezer.
Hand soap is provided at each sink. Limited dishwasher, dishwashing, & laundry soap is provided. Extended stays will likely need to purchase more.
Bring your own bathing products.
House Rules
By booking The Mermaids Holiday you agree that we accept no liability for injury. This includes kayaks, paddleboard, dock, and all water based activities that are utilized by guests. There are steps and uneven surfaces throughout property inside and outside of home. Quiet hours (10pm - 9am) and maximum occupancy will be strictly enforced. Disruptive and/or unsafe behavior of guests/pets may result in loss of deposit and removal from home without refund of unused days. Maximum occupancy inside & outside house is 10 people. No bands, DJs, parties, or gatherings allowed. If guests plan to invite others over that are not included in initial reservation, this needs to be pre-approved by owner. Just email with the details. If not pre-approved and maximum occupancy is exceeded, deposit will not be refunded. Minimum age to rent 25. Cleaning fee is $170, for 10 guests $200. Holidays have a 3-night minimum reservation. Please load/run dishwasher & strip beds before leaving.
Check in is 4pm Check out is 10am
Hospital Hole
photo credit @carlsonphotos
used with permission