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SWIM With MANATEES. Stilt Home Luxury Waterfront Fishing Lodge on River 2 docks

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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Property grounds
Marina

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Fort Island Trail Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪64 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.

SWIM With MANATEES. Stilt Home Luxury Waterfront Fishing Lodge on River 2 docks

SWIM With MANATEES They are here!!!!Newly remodeled Stilt home 2 bedroom 2 bath with bunk beds in a separate space and trundle style sofa bed in family room. Property has direct access to Crystal River with 2 docks and plenty of secure trailer parking offering Swimming with Manatees all year. World Class Fishing. Scalloping Season July 1 through Sept. 24 annually.
Dock will accommodate up to a 26 ft boat and boat lift is rated at 6,000 lbs. sleeps 6 comfortably. 2 fishing kayaks and gear included.
You will have everything you need for your next waterfront vacation experience when you book your next stay at the Lodge. Grocery stores, bait stores, marina’s, and county boat ramps are within a few miles of our Lodge. We work with local fishing guides in our area to offer you discounted rates on fishing charters. We are USCG Certified Master Captains and offer scalloping trips all summer for our guests for an additional fee.
Come enjoy everything Crystal River and the Nature Coast has to offer.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Crystal River Preserve State Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • 9 minutes by foot from Crystal River Preserve State Park and a 2-minute drive from Fort Island Trail Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Julie Meconnahey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.

SWIM With MANATEES. Stilt Home Luxury Waterfront Fishing Lodge on River 2 docks Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great host
Perfection location with everything needed for vacation. Amazing host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scalloping vacation 2024
We recently spent a week scalloping at Crystal River. This house was perfect. The home was very nice and clean. Julie was easy to communicate with and helped us out with anything we might need. She has a dock at the end of the cul-de-sac (just a few steps down the street) that we kept our boat docked -that was very convenient not to have to load/unload the boat everyday. Would recommend and hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed Family Time
It was a great stay with our family. The house has beautiful views and we loved how it truly had everything you need. I will say the only down fall about it is that it is not technically 4 bedrooms meaning that you do not have privacy like a bedroom however there is plenty of space for everyone to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Had an amazing time in Crystal River! House was perfect size for our family of 4. Owner was very gracious and helpful with any needs or questions we had. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation home!
We had a wonderful stay for the start of scallop season at the Manatee House! We found the property and accommodations to be just as described start to finish! Dawn, the host, was a great communicator throughout our stay, which was particularly helpful as we happened to have a hurricane blow through during our stay! The beds were comfortable, the dock was spacious and the kids (ok, adults too) loved the pool/hot tub! We really appreciated the bonus space the house had to offer with the screened in garage. We had a fantastic stay and are already talking about when we can go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The house was perfect. It had everything we needed and was very clean!! We will be back! Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable
Top notch property and great location. Awesome house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
This is an incredible location, and is kept up very well. Cannot be beat. We will be back again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really great time!
Top level: We would absolutely stay here again and we had a fantastic time. The house was well appointed--great features, great furnishings, and great layout. There were a couple of things that weren't ideal. The hot tub was not working when we stayed so that was a big disappointment. Also the fire pit/coffee table on the porch doesn't work so it's only the regular one in the back yard (however they had that one all set up with wood for us in advance which was so awesome!). And I will say the cameras were a little off-putting. They are not upstairs and I appreciated the ones pointing to the driveway and the dock, but there was one pointing at the pool and then also one pointed at the downstairs sitting area in the garage space. Both of those felt strange, having cameras on my family as we played in the pool and watched TV in that space. Outside of those, I have nothing else I could find fault with. Dawn was a pleasure to work with. They left flowers and chocolate for us on arrival (we stayed over Easter). The house was very clean and everything worked like the sinks, showers, washer/dryer, recliner, etc. The pool was AWESOME and my kids still ask if we can go back to Crystal River and "the pool house." We also enjoyed having the kayak available for use so that was much appreciated. I really can't say enough good things about our trip. I highly recommend this place and very much hope to come back!.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
This house was perfectly appointed for renters. The location made for easy access to the springs or the gulf. The property manager was friendly, attentive and accessible. Overall this property suited our needs perfectly. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

shivani p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We have been coming to crystal river for 8 years now around the same time of the year for scalloping season. This is one of the best kept houses we have stayed at, equipped with everything you need! Just bring your groceries. The view was quiet and beautiful, the neighborhood was quiet and friendly! The property manager exceeded our expectations, she was easy to work with and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynne L., Middleburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
The property is exactly as described. Our grandsons got to see an alligator and lots of little 🦀. We had a great time at the Fort Island Beach and also got some Redfishing in. The springs were very pretty although very busy on the weekend. Had a great time visiting the shops in downtown Crystal River with my daughter in-law and going to the Cattle Dog for great Lattes and lunch. Don't miss out on going to the Seafood Cellar and Cafe for at least one meal; great seafood and service!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Brittany Z.

DO NOT RENT
Owners did not tell us we were not allowed to have 2 boats before booking the place (even though dock is big enough for 2 boats). Owners kept our full deposit, I would not recommend renting this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love
We enjoyed everything about this house! We thought everything was just like we saw in pictures. We will stay here again! Thank you Dawn Bramblett (property manager). She help us with any questions we had!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Good location, nice house, close to the boat ramp. Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O., Tavares, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Very comfortable house, perfect location, we really enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway house!
We had a wonderful time, clean property, short canal ride to river if you bring your own boat. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Curt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and location
The place is very clean and well setup. The location for driving to Crystal River restaurants and retailers is great. The boat trip in via the canal is a little time consuming but you do end up at a good location to go up or down river. The property manager was very responsive and easy to work with before and during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Manatee House
The property was as beautiful as the pictures. The layout of the house and the yard was excellent. Having a fenced yard with a small dog was perfect. The screened porches provided excellent areas to eat and socialize. The house was extremely clean and well stocked. We had family staying a mile away and thought the house was beautiful also.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was a great experience and I would recommend it to others. We brought our boat and the house was very easy to access by water with a great dock. The yard is perfect for kids, fenced and cross fenced. The property manager was very nice and had a great welcome basket filled with fun stuff for the kids for 4th of July. The house has an awesome screened in porch and garage area that we really enjoyed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019