Waterfront with gorgeous view, pet friendly and heated pool!
- House2000 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 18
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 2–3 nights
Sleeps 18, instant hot water, fully stocked kitchen, linens and towels included.
Bedrooms
Owner
Dan & Diana
- Languages:
- english
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. Dan and Diana
Dan & Diana purchased this House in 2000
Why Dan & Diana chose Dixie Shores
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 crew does a wonderful job and Dan will meet you at check in and make sure that everything is as it should be. Paula or Diana are available if an emergency occurs.
What makes this House unique
The most unique feature is our ability to fit your whole family in the house together. Makes for a fun and affordable vacation.
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kit
Location Type
- Water ViewSee the pictures for the amazing view from the backyard of Manatee House
- WaterfrontThe house sits on the backwaters of the Gulf of Mexico, overlooking Dixie Bay and St Martin's Marsh Nature Preserve.
General
- Air Conditioningcentral air
- Heating
- Linens ProvidedAll linens, pillows and blankets are provided.
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- InternetFree Wireless
- Towels ProvidedTowels are provided at the house. If you are going to be going to the beach or boating, we ask that you bring some beach towels with you, as we prefer that the towels remain in the house.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningBeautiful view while you dine, or dine outside around the pool.
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Music LibraryMusic is available via the cable tv
- Toys
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfMultiple courses within a short driving distance including one of the 100 top public courses,
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleIt is a one story ranch although not ADA compatible, people in wheel chairs are certainly welcome.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolHeated and enclosed over sized pool with tables and chairs and lounge chairs too.
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Notes
- Activities available nearby: Manatee encounters, SCUBA diving, sunset cruises, nature hikes, biking, golf, day trips, amusement parks, fishing, wildlife viewing, horseback riding,sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling & diving, boating, kayaking and canoeing and eco-tours, shopping, entertainment and lots of great restaurants.
House Rules
Children allowed - Kids love the pool and the many beds. Kids love the pool and the many beds.
Pets allowed - well behaved, respectful & leashed outside, see ruwell behaved, respectful & leashed outside, see ru
Parties/events allowed - Quiet, respectful parties/events will be considereQuiet, respectful parties/events will be considere
No smoking - Smoking is not allowed in house, ok on pool deckSmoking is not allowed in house, ok on pool deck
Max guests: 18 (sleeps up to 18 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
36 Reviews
Pool was a huge hit!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Manatee house! The children loved the heated pool. Fishing from the backyard was also lots of fun for them. It fit our needs well. There are lots of games there. There weren't really toys for our preschool children, but they found enough to keep themselves entertained most of the time. If we ever vacation in the Crystal River area, we will definitely check into Manatee house again!
Great House with amazing views
We had a large group for the Christmas holiday. The house had tons of room, sleeping space and seating, a great pool and gorgeous bay views with a massive back yard. The hosts were amazingly accommodating and the house was super clean. I absolutely recommend this property.
Family Vacation
9/ 2019
We had plenty of room for our family vacation. The owners thought of everything!!! (Literally)😃
We will be back.
august 2019
Home was as described many beds very clean
Created wonderful memories with my children and grandchildren. ..
The house was clean and created a wonderful environment for our large family. I thought the pool would be the focal point where everyone would hang out. Wrong, it was the fishing. The house provided everything we needed, including fishing poles and games. Furniture was a little worn, but not a problem for our crew. ..
Map
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.