the kayak shack

steelchess77

Weeki Wachee was out of boats and kayaks for the day. Was recommended by Weeki Wachee to go check out The Kayak Shack to see if canoes were available. Canoes were $40 for two or three people, with no price difference. Canoes were a great idea for the springs. Very simple check in process. We were loaded onto the bus, and transported back to the Weeki Wachee boat launch in just a few minutes. Highly recommended. Just remember to bring water and snacks for the trip.

bluesammy

The Kayak Shack is a great place. The People working their are very friendly. Amber is really a hoot. I went once on a recommendation from a friend from work and have been back three more times and I will be back!! Lets just say in the Summer I will be living at the river. Take it from me the river is breath taking!!

BlakeH898

Staff at the Kayak Shack are friendly and helpful. Lots of parking, plenty of kayaks and canoes or.... bring your own gear. Make a reservation on busy weekends.... week days or cloudy days you may have it all to yourself!! Leave your car at the Kayak Shack, and they will haul you and your gear to the spring head or... take off on your own... just a mile to the Gulf and the beautiful grass flats of Hernando County. Be sure to check the tides before before heading down stream. Lots of Manatees, birds, fish, etc. in the river year round!! After a beautiful kayaking experience---enjoy a good meal at the Upper Deck Restaurant next door. Highly recommended.

325jeremyn

Having watched a YouTube video on the beautiful Weeki Wachee river we decided to do a family outing. I called a few places to see what it was all about. Having six children..(two Adopted), we needed to make sure this was a safe place to go. The owner answered so many of my questions patiently and with specific detail. We had two kayaks and a blow up river boat. Arriving the next day, we were greeted friendly and with direction on what to do. Since we were renting two kayaks from the Shack we just had to blow up the boat. Jon the owner checked on us multiple times and asked if we needed water. He also gave me some friendly advice that the boat was most likely not going to work. After launching the 8 of us..we realized after 10 min this was good advise. He had us in a canoe in a matter of minutes and back on the river. What a majestic, beautiful day it was. The staff was so nice and friendly. I will be coming back to enjoy this with the family soon. Thanks so much!

464shelbyg

Having heard many stories of the beautiful Weeki Wachee, my boyfriend and I decided to make the 3 hour trip. My mother had been visited The Kayak Shack before and highly recommended it for their kindness and promptness. After loading our kayaks onto the trailer we hopped in the van and rode with them to the Drop-off. Once we arrived we unloaded our kayaks and they walked them to the launch and we went on our way down the river all the way back to The Shack. The water was mostly crystal clear and wildlife was breathtaking. will definitely be going back more than once.

Gil910

We rented two single kayaks on a cool January day from The Kayak Shack. Since it definitely was not a day to go swimming or get wet, we had the river to ourselves. I must say the river is so beautiful and peaceful that you almost hate to talk and break the silence. We had a great time and got to see six manatees during our trip down the river. The Kayak Shack staff were very helpful and friendly. We are definitely going to do this again, and we'll definitely use the Kayak Shack again.

cbushUk

We originally booked with another canoe rental company who are located in Weeki Wachee State Park who we have used before and were very good, however, they do not launch after midday and we struggled to get to the river by that time as we were driving from Orlando. We were advised to use the Kayak Shack as we didn't arrive until 12.30 and the guys there were very helpful and friendly. They drove us and our canoe up to the top of the river and we paddled downstream arriving back at the Shack at around 4pm. The water is spring fed and beautifully clear. We stopped for a swim along the route and saw some Manatee that shelter in the rivers during the winter. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would recommend the Kayak Shack to others. The location is convenient (next to Upper Deck restaurant who do a very good burger)! and the Kayak Shack do have their own parking area.

JohnWayneC

The river is beautiful and the Kayak Shack is at the perfect location. Their prices are right-on for a low cost fun filled nature outing. Parking is convenient and loading is easy. They will take you up the river to drop off for an easy ride down, or take your own path.

dor2427

I have rented kayaks from the Kayak Shack numerous times. They are always fast and efficient getting you on the water as soon as possible. I much prefer shuttling at the beginning of my trip and ending at my car. That way, you are not on a schedule and when you're done, you are done. This is an easy downhill paddle, a tough paddle if you want to try upstream and avoid the shuttle. The Weeki Wachee offers you crystal clear waters near the springs. It is a popular river so you won't be alone and there are a lot of home at the lower part of the river. About 1/2 mile up from the kayak shack is a "hole" where you can often observe manatee. I believe it is locally referred to as "hospital hole".

guitarpacky

This is a must when visiting Florida. The trip down the river is beautiful lots of wildlife and very relaxing and the people at the Kayak Shack make it happen. Super friendly and the great part is you don't have to wait to be picked up your car is waiting for you there. Can't wait to do this again.

vla62

The Kayak Shack staff were prompt and courteous. Compared to other potential kayak and canoe rental options the times were very flexible with the ability to return up to 5 PM. The drive us to the launch site in the state park and you finish up back at their facility where your car is waiting for you.I suggest to bring something to drink and a snack on this trip as if you stop and explore it can take several hours to complete. Not appropriate for an inexperienced kayaker as there are obstacles of trees and branches to navigate around in the river. The trip exposes nature and many birds, turtles, fish and a couple of manatees were encountered along the river. I recommend stopping in a sandy shallow area and having a swim after you leave the state park area where swimming is prohibited. A very enjoyable day a large portion of which there was not another soul around.

barbgeer

What a wonderful trip down the Weeki Wachee springs. The kayak shack so kind to help these women who are just learning about this sport. The kayak shack owners and employees are so helpful and informative on this river, when they said it was mystical they are so right. Thank you Kayak Shack we will come back to do it again.

karenapardue1234

My hubby and I are newbies in kayaking and were taken on this trip by our daughter. We found this experience to be high on the list of our most exciting adventures. The water is so clear you can see the bottom. It is shallow in most places and you can watch for fish. One of the most exciting moments was to find myself floating just over a momma manatee and her baby. I couldn't believe how gentle and beautiful they are! This trip was about 5 1/2 miles and took us about 4 or so hours to complete. We would definitely do this again!

2Celebrate

They always went out of their way to make everyone feel important. We had a rental which had many guests from European countries. They would love going to The Kayak Shack because they were treated so politely, the owners were patient with any questions or concerns they had, and many times comments were left regarding the thrill of having or seeing the manatees gliding by. I am marking it as my personal experience because of the comments left by our guests who had been there and told us about it and wanted others to know.

Utrocket71

Our family of 4 decided be dropped off up steam and kayak the 5.5 miles down river. The gentle current took us through crystal clear water filled with fish and several manatees. We took our time and finished in 4 hours. Many kayakers stopped off for a swim, a tree swing, jumping from trees, or just to take a break. The water temperature was refreshingly cool (around 73 degrees) and we heard that it stays at that temp throughout the year. We had a couple moments of heavy rain and we just pulled into coves and took cover under trees and brush. The 4 of us rented 2 double kayaks which was a good choice. My wife and I are 54 and our adult children are in their late 30s. We had a blast. All of the staff were very helpful. They set everything up for us for a great day. The only suggestion I would make is to make your reservation a week in advance during busy periods like just before children return to school or are on break.