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Waterfront with gorgeous view, pet friendly and heated pool!
| Sleeps | 18 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 2,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
Sleeps 18, instant hot water, fully stocked kitchen, linens and towels included.
Sitting on the backwaters of the Gulf of Mexico, with an absolutely gorgeous backyard view of Dixie Bay and St Martin's Marsh Aquatic Preserve, is our pet friendly, three bedroom, 13 bed, two bath, (BUT WITH AUTOMATIC HOT WATER), dining room seating for 16, 2000 square foot waterfront ranch in Crystal River, Florida.
We are only minutes away from the beach or boat launch that takes you to Kings Bay or the Gulf, so bring your boat. Fun fishing right in your own backyard where visitors often see manatees or dolphins. Depending on the size of your boat it may be parked in the driveway. There are also two local marinas. For the adventurous, some boats can be driven to and tied up at the homes sea wall. Shallow water, especially at low tides makes for a tricky route, but it is a very beautiful ride. Inquire with Captain Traci if interested in learning the local back waters.
Manatee house boasts spectacular sunrises, sunsets, and a serene pastoral setting throughout the day.
Amenities include wireless internet access, over sized screened in and heated in ground pool with plenty of seating around the pool deck and lanai. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry room. Plenty of towels, linens, blankets and pillows, and a couple days supply of paper products to help ensure everyone's comfort.
In conjunction with Captain Traci Wood, we offer custom vacation packages as well, and we will gladly help you and your family/friends make the most of your visit to Crystal River, in the heart of FLORIDA'S NATURE COAST. Captain Traci will happily take you to swim with the manatees, look for dolphins, or on a sunset cruise.She will also help you plan any other activity available in the area. During your stay make sure you contact Captain Traci at nativevacations.com and "Do Something Real Today"!!
About Dan & Diana
We came to swim with the manatees in 1999, and never left. The Crystal River area is laid back and unhurried, which was reminiscent of our home in Southeastern Michigan.
We are still associated with our charity back home which provides services for people with disabilities.
We bought the home on the water so we had a place for the people we serve and our staff to visit and enjoy the beautiful sights and activities available on the Nature Coast.
Our daughter, Captain Traci has been a Manatee Tour Provider since 2000 and loves her job. You will enjoy your time with her.
Dan and Diana
Dan & Diana purchased this house in 2000
Why Dan & Diana chose Crystal River
The view from the backyard is one of the most beautiful you will ever find. The house is a simple three bedroom ranch which makes it comfortable and inviting. The pool makes it a blast for children of all ages.
We usually stay in houses when we travel and our main concern is always cleanliness, then comfort. As such, that is always our priority with Manatee House, and we hope that you appreciate our dedication to your comfort. Our cleaning lady does a wonderful job and Dan will meet you at check in and make sure that everything is as it should be. Kevin or Dan are available if an emergency occurs.
What makes this house unique
The most unique feature is our association with our daughter. Captain Traci is dedicated to the environment and is a lover of all things nature. She absolutely loves her job and touring with her is well worth your time.
We will be opening a paint and wine adventure this fall, and if you visit after our grand opening, expected in October 2015, we would love to see you there. Yes Virginia, at a discount for our rental customers.
Amenities
Dixie Shores House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 2000 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 18
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only ...
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 16 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
- Two full baths one with a walk in shower and one with a tub. The hot water heater is tankless, which provides instant hot water.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , 1 double , 3 twin/ single , 1 bunk bed , playpen for babies in walk in closet
Bedroom 3 - 3 twin/ single , 1 bunk bed , plus a day bed and a pull out couch in the living room
- One private bedroom with a king bed, the other two bedroom are set up dormitory style with twins and one full size bed and one queen , thirteen beds in all plus a day bed and a pull out couch in the living room. Any two adjoining singles can be made into a King Bed, with the adapter kit that is available. Please let us know if you would like another king bed or two before you arrive.
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- Toys
- Video Library
- Boat ...
- Deck / Patio
- Golf ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Water Sports Gear ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible ...
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool ...
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- marina
- recreation center
- restaurants
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- rafting
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- water tubing
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(10 traveler reviews)
Amazing
Thank you so much for allowing us to rent your home. It was absolutely amazing. There was more than enough room for us. This was hands down better than anywhere we have ever rented to stay. The set up, to the house is beautiful, I love the color schemes you have going on. The home was very clean, and so welcoming, with everything you need except your food and cloths. We will defiantly be looking into renting again soon.
Thank you so much,
Christina and Ray
Serene location with beautiful nature and water views
The location of the home is great and the views are beautiful. We fished off the bulkhead in the early evening and caught plenty of fish. We also saw dolphins from the bulkhead and a few evenings some manatees went by. Bird watching too was great with beautiful herons, hawks and water fowl. Dan and Diana were very helpful. We brought our boat and trailered it each day to the ramp to go scalloping. The circular driveway was large enough for our vehicles and the trailer (18' boat). The house sleeps a lot of people and was super comfy. The dining area can accommodate roughly 18 people. The back patio area is great for reading or an evening card game. We will absolutely rent again in the future. Thank you!
Exceeded my expectations
I expected the house to be nice based on the reviews but it was even better than I had hoped. You could tell that the house has been updated and is clean and well maintained. The bathrooms and kitchen are modern and the refrigerator is large with an ice maker. The kitchen is also well stocked so if you plan to cook there is just about anything you could want there. The house is spacious with nice furniture. The pool was great, pretty large and deep. There was a great view and it is located in a great spot for the river and nearby restaurants and grocery stores. My only comment is that I did not care for the color schemes in some of the home. However, I was just visiting so it really doesn't matter. The owners were great to work with and provided the code to get in. Overall I give this home an A+ and would rent it again in a flash if I need a place in the area.
Fantastic Place
This is our second year returning to the Manatee House and we absolutely love it. It is perfect and the owners are very nice and responsive. The place is always clean and ready for us when we arrive. We already booked it for a third year :)
Everyone had a great time!
Thank you Dan & Diane!
We had a great time! From the tiny tots playing in the pool to grandparents relaxing by the sea wall! And we had a live wild life show in the back yard; Dolphins literally jumping! a gator made a visit, and we were catching crabs off of the sea wall with chicken legs on a string! Even though we threw them back, we would have had enough for all of us to have dinner!
The pictures don't do the view justice! the house is very comfortable. I ( and the kids) hope to rent it again next summer.
Perfest place for a holiday!
The Manatee House is so wonderful and so perfectly fits the needs of our group of more than middle aged women who have been going away for an annual trips since we were in our thirties! We love the privacy, the spaciousness, the upgrades and location. It's just perfect!
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Crystal River is the only known place in the world that you are allowed to actually get in the water and swim with manatees, an adventure that you will never forget. The largest concentration of manatees come into Kings Bay and the surrounding areas beginning early fall to late spring, when the ocean gets too cold for them. Some of them stay all year long, especially those who have newborns. The area is also well known for its scalloping season from the end of June until the end of September. We have seafood festivals, art festivals, manatee festival and many fruit themed festivals, such as the strawberry or blueberry festival. We have a local mall and movie theater, a fun activity for all is Paint the Town Citrus, an Art Gallery and Paint and Wine Establishment. Walk In Painting from 1-5 daily and evening events can be booked at 6:30PM nightly. Visit paintthetowncitrus.com for more detials
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Rates & Availability
Dixie Shores House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event | ||||
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$219
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From
$249
Fri,Sat
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$1,399
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$5,596
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| Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add $20 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $150 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $20 per person per night |
| Pet Fee | $75 |
| Damage Deposit | $50 |
If you would like to use American Express to pay for your vacation, please contact me directly at manateehouserental@gmail.com or 352-746-9477. The cancellation policy will be; If reservation is cancelled 60 days prior to arrival a full refund will be issued, less any and all credit card fees charged to the owner, if applicable. If the reservation is cancelled within 60 days of arrival the $300.00 will not be refundable, but can be applied to a future stay at the house, depending upon availability.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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