New Listing : Scallop Season Waterfront Lodge Direct Access with boat lift.

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Host

9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Crystal River, FL

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge10 min drive
Three Sisters Springs12 min drive
Crystal River Watersports Marina14 min drive
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Built in bunk beds off master

2 Single Bunk Beds

Family room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

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

Master Bath 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Newly remodeled Stilt home with direct access to Crystal River offering World Class Fishing and a July 1 through Sept. 24 Scalloping Season annually.
Dock will accommodate up to a 26 ft boat and boat lift is rated at 8,000 lbs. sleeps 4 adults and 4 kids or 6 adults. 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.

Property manager

Julie Meconnahey

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

The water is great! Take a kayak out for a spin!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive
Hunter Spring Park - 12 min drive
Three Sisters Springs - 12 min drive
Crystal River Watersports Marina - 14 min drive
Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Coney Island - ‬11 min drive
‪Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Listing : Scallop Season Waterfront Lodge Direct Access with boat lift. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at New Listing : Scallop Season Waterfront Lodge Direct Access with boat lift.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Listing : Scallop Season Waterfront Lodge Direct Access with boat lift.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Listing : Scallop Season Waterfront Lodge Direct Access with boat lift. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Fort Island Trail Park. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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.

28 July 2021

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

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

11 July 2021

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

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.

30 June 2021

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

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.

28 June 2021

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

Unbelievable

Top notch property and great location. Awesome house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

28 June 2021

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

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.

20 Apr 2021

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

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.

5 Sept 2020

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

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

Lynne L.

17 Aug 2020

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

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.

7 Aug 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

18 July 2020

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

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.

13 July 2020

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

Great property

Good location, nice house, close to the boat ramp. Perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

10 July 2020

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

We loved it!

Very comfortable house, perfect location, we really enjoyed it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

26 May 2020

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

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.

25 Mar 2020

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

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.

18 Mar 2020

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

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

10 July 2019

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

5 Mar 2019

Perfect nature retreat!

I spent a week at "The Manatee House" in Crystal River and it has been one of my favorite VRBO rentals to date! After visiting family in the Florida panhandle, I decided to take time to explore the Nature Coast with a friend, and settled on Crystal River because of the manatees, and at the recommendation of a friend. It did not disappoint, and neither did the house! The house is located on a quiet cul-de-sac on a canal that leads directly to the Crystal River. The home is very private and serene. We enjoyed sitting out on the large covered porch listening to birds and watching for wildlife in the canal - manatees, dolphins, and alligators are known to visit. We heard big-horned owls at night, and saw osprey by day. Only a brief manatee sighting was had in the canal at the house, but we did have a dolphin encounter on a chartered river safari airboat tour of the Homosassa River estuary and mangroves! Also recommended for short walks and nature and wildlife exploration are the nearby Crystal River Preserve State Park (bring binoculars!) and Three Sisters Springs - you WILL see manatees. We opted not to do a swim tour - maybe next time, because we DO want to come back. There are also good walking and touring opportunities at Crystal River Archaeological State Park, which houses an impressive Pre-Columbian shell mound, with great views of the Crystal River, and more manatees! You could even kayak there, it's not far from the Manatee House, but we weren't brave enough to cross the Crystal River, preferring to stick to the calm canals in the neighborhood. Bring a second kayak if you have multiple kayakers - there was only one working kayak provided at the time of our stay. We also explored the town of Crystal River and enjoyed a few beers at the Copp Winery (which is also a brewery). I would also recommend Steamer's for seafood in Cedar Key, The Freezer in Homosassa for steamed shrimp, and Cracker's for conch fritters and clam strips. Yes, we ate a lot of seafood! Of course, the kitchen was well-appointed and had everything we needed to grill and cook, and the and beds were super comfortable. I look forward to returning, and would recommend it to friends. Thanks for a great stay at The Manatee House!

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

25 Feb 2019

BEAUTIFUL Stay on the Nature Coast

This house is perfectly updated and manicured... right on a canal that goes out to Crystal River. It's quiet and peaceful... beautiful inside and out! The owners are very easy to work with. It's a great value. I would recommend this property to anyone looking to enjoy Florida's Nature Coast.

About the host

Hosted by Julie Meconnahey

USCG Master Captain with a passion for all activities on the water. We created a beautiful Waterfront Lodge with very comfortable amenities so we can share our paradise with others who enjoy our crystal clear Natural Springs. Swimming with Manatees and World Class fishing and scalloping are the main attractions.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is quiet with all the homes located on 4 canals coming from the river. The boat ramp is 1 mile from the house. The Gulf of Mexico is 5 miles west on the Crystal River and Kings Bay and 3 Sisters Springs are 4 miles east on the Crystal River making this the perfect location for all water activities.

What makes this property unique

Direct River Access with no bridge obstruction. World Class Fishing and scalloping. The only location in the world where you can legally swim with manatees. Bars and Restaurant's close by.