The Manatee Lodge is Homosassa's best kept secret

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Aerial view of the backyard / canal frontage.

Balcony view from the downstairs bedroom.

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Homosassa, FL

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park2 min walk
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park3 min drive
7 Sisters Springs13 min drive
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Main floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bunk room

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Main floor

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the best kept secret in Homosassa! Located on a unique canal near the head of the pristine Homosassa spring, you will be in awe of the crystal clear water which remains a refreshing 72 degrees year round. We share this beautiful area with manatee, river otter, unique and beautiful fish, birds and other wildlife you are sure to enjoy . The home is stocked with everything your family and friends will need to relax and have a fun and memorable vacation. Bring your own boat or enjoy the provided kayaks, pedal boat, paddle boards & fishing poles which can all be used right off the launch pad and dock. The ground floor game room is sure to satisfy both kids & adults. Welcome to the "Manatee Lodge!"

The Manatee Lodge is located on a quiet secluded spring fed canal of only 20 homes. The canal opens to a rejuvenating lagoon that is approximately 3 feet deep with crystal clear 72 degree water. You will see many varieties of fish, unique skate, manatee and even the occasional dolphin. Enjoy the waterways with our provided kayaks, pedal boat, paddle boards or bring your own boat and tie up at the backyard dock.

INTERIOR: 2,000 sq ft | 3-bedrooms | 2-bathrooms | 3 Screen Balconies | Game Room | Fireplace | Laundry

* Bed 1 - King Bed with screened balcony
* Bed 2 - Queen Bed with screened balcony
* Bed 3 - Bunk Room with 3 singles and 1 double

EXTERIOR: Boat/Fishing Dock | Kayaks | Pedal Boat | Paddle Boards | Outdoor Shower | Fire Pit | Fishing Poles

* We have a boat house/shed that is stocked with all of our "toys."
* Adjacent to the boat house/shed is a small boat slip where we keep the pedal boat. There are also stairs into the water to launch the kayaks and paddle boards.

BOATER INFO: You may tie up your own boat to the dock. However access under the bridge prevents any boat with a hard top. You can launch your boats at the nearby marina and keep your trailer there as well. Reach out to us for more info if you plan to bring your boat.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please be aware that there are open railings on th

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Please no animals of any kind.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house.

Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement.

Minimum age to rent is 25. No Smoking. No Pets. No Parties/Events. Quiet hours 9pm - 8am.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Homosassa

Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Riverhaven Marina 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 Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Homosassa, FL

What's nearby

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 2 min walk
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 3 min drive
Homosassa Butterfly - 7 min drive
7 Sisters Springs - 13 min drive
Three Sisters Springs - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moschello's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Sugarmill Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Two Guys From Italy - ‬6 min drive
‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Manatee Lodge is Homosassa's best kept secret pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Manatee Lodge is Homosassa's best kept secret?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Manatee Lodge is Homosassa's best kept secret?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Manatee Lodge is Homosassa's best kept secret located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Riverhaven Marina and Tiger Tail Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

17 May 2024

Perfect Weekend

Our friends and us stayed at the Manatee Lodge for a long weekend. We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful, relaxing and such a get away from it all place to stay. The canal offers sightings of the manatees, the fish (jumping), and even dolphins!! We had a fire pit fire, roasted marshmallow, melted chocolate and laughed ourselves silly over nothing but fun. The house had everything we wanted kayaks, paddle boards, many games in the basement room and comfy beds. We had a fabulous weekend!! Thanks for offering such a nice place to stay to have a fun time.

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10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

23 Apr 2024

Wonderful relaxing place to stay

Manatee Lodge is the place to stay. Comfortable/homey feel to enjoy with family and friends. There’s no doubt we will be back. Being able to bring your boat and having on site canoes/kayaks to enjoy are the best way to have fun and explore. Also, you can’t pass up MacRae’s ‘The Shack’ just down the street on the water for food & drink. Additionally being able to visit various springs and natural parks near by was also great fun.

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10/10 Excellent

Mamie B.

10 Apr 2024

Perfect for our family.

The owner was so quick to answer any questions we had. The house was so nice and directly on the canal. And there were wet suits in different sizes and there were canoes and paddle boards and a few fishing poles for our use which was so convenient! We had everything we needed to enjoy the water and see the manatees including a mom and baby. And the life jackets very provided. The washer and dryer down stairs was so convenient. I would recommend this place to anyone. Also, we all enjoyed the screened in porch.

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

13 Mar 2024

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

Dreamy!

This place was just amazing. Our family of 5 (big kids age 19, 16 and 13) had plenty of space to spread out. Very comfy beds and excellent bathrooms - outdoor shower was super handy too! The best part is the location…we couldn’t have known that we would be a short kayak trip away from crystal blue water and manatees! The state park (“sanctuary”?) was right around the corner from the house, so we took the kayaks and paddle boards out several times to wade, explore and even swim pretty close to manatees! Folks from an overlook at the Homosassa State Park (which I also recommend!) were watching us in the water with the beautiful creatures…pretty cool. Thanks so much for providing kayaks, a great game room and awesome fire pit for the evenings. This place is wonderful. Great family memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Gisselle U.

13 Mar 2024

Absolutely beautiful

Manatee Lodge was so cozy and peaceful. The house was very quiet and comfortable, stocked up with everything we needed. The area is magical with the crystal clear water and the house has kayaks and paddle boards too! Just sitting on the screened porch rocking chairs sipping coffee we saw a manatee, an otter and many fish right in front of the house! There’s also an awesome fire pit with these gorgeous Adirondack chairs made from local wood (gorgeous) where we enjoyed s’mores every night. It was peaceful, beautiful and very clean. Highly recommend!