10 Florida spring house rentals within driving distance of Tampa

Riverfront home on Weeki Wachee River
Estimated drive from Tampa: 59 minutes
Price average per night: $386
Specs: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Right by the crystal clear springs of Weeki Wachee River is this two-story house, complete with a waterfront porch and direct access to the spring. In addition to the usual amenities, your stay includes five kayaks, two paddleboards, and a 17-inch canoe to explore the waterways with your entire crew. The historic spring three miles away maintains a 74-degree temperature and is home to plenty of manatees. And if you book during peak scallop season, you're only two miles away from a key migration area of the prime seafood.

Multi-story getaway along Rainbow River
Estimated drive from Tampa: one hour and 37 minutes
Price average per night: $340
Specs: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 10
Located in Dunnellon, this 2700-square foot home is directly on the Rainbow River. The house features plenty to do for nature-lovers, like tubing, snorkeling, kayaking and more. Besides riverfront views, the home comes with five kayaks, a three-seater canoe, and a stand-up paddleboard. If water sports aren't always your jam, the hosts provide five bikes that can take you along the Dunnellon trail of Blue Run Park just half a mile away.