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Home of the Manatee’s

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A single-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a small garden with potted plants, and a concrete pathway leading to the entrance.
A single-story house with a sliding glass door, a covered porch, and a small garden area with gravel and potted plants.
Interior
A bookshelf with various decorative items and books.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Bowlero Crystal River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Bowlero Crystal River and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Crystal River - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glory Days Grill Lecanto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Home of the Manatee’s have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Home of the Manatee’s pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Home of the Manatee’s?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home of the Manatee’s?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home of the Manatee’s?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home of the Manatee’s located?

Located in Crystal River, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bowlero Crystal River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River Preserve State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break vacation

The house was beautiful and extremely clean! We very much enjoyed our stay! We would love to come back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Base camp for Manatees

Wonderful quiet property! Very clean! Kitchen was well equipped and home comfortable. Host seems very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb, 2025
Thank you for such a wonderful review of The Home of the Manatees. We appreciate feedback and always strive for our guest to enjoy their experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts, Laurie & Roland were outstanding,doing whatever we asked to make our stay more pleasant. The house is a nice 2 bedroom 2 bath in a quiet residential neighborhood conveniently located to shopping some excellent restaurants and of course the manatees! The spacious backyard has a fire pit,ample seating,upscale grill and a nice hot tub. Roland keeps his pontoon boat back there and even took us for a nice ride out to the Gulf. Overall, our stay at the House of Manatees was very pleasant!!
Stayed 115 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and enjoyed stay

We had an amazing stay, the beds were extremely comfortable, was 10 min to the place we went to see the manatee’s, everything is with-in 5 to 10 mins. The hot tub was nice and refreshing and the backyard was nice also with the Spanish oak trees with moss. The neighborhood was quiet, and a nice walk in mornings with your coffee. Thanks Laurie Todd for an amazing week.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2025
Thank you for a wonderful review, we enjoyed you and your family being here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed!

This property was everything we needed. The house was clean and tidy without being sparse or empty. The manatee theme was lovely and wasn't overdone or cheesy. I felt cozy and at home all the time. We appreciated the privacy in the back yard and the hot tub was incredible for the cooler nights. The kitchen was well-equipped, and us coffee snobs much appreciated the inclusion of a French press in addition to the Keurig ;) All in all, this place was a wonderful home base for our manatee excursion.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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