Title: Home of the Manatee’s - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Home of the Manatee’s Family-friendly vacation home in Crystal River with a hot tub ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100669600/100669593/bcec99ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100669600/100669593/5525ad85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100669600/100669593/w904h683x59y0-37e0da91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100669600/100669593/f6e5c8cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100669600/100669593/2f16e4e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Home of the Manatee’s and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Home of the Manatee’s Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Close to all the Springs and Manatee’s. Beautiful Crystal River of the Nature Coast. Place to relax after an adventurous day of hiking, biking, boating or fishing. Close enough to Disney for a day trip or to the beautiful beaches in Tarpon Springs, Clearwater or St. Petersburg. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Foosball table - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117860000/117856100/117856001/bc26d084.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sailors Cove- Elegant, Modern, Newly Renovated, Pet Friendly Escape W/ Jacuzzi Crystal River - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=117856001&PinnedHotelID=117856001&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104950000/104949200/104949179/bda69a53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cottage - River House - Kayaks - SUP - Relax & Recharge Crystal River - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=104949179&PinnedHotelID=104949179&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74582600/74582540/0e442261.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to your cozy waterfront 2-bedroom cottage, kayaks & canoes included! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.87723%2C-82.53517&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vBPzoS68gC070LfNxPxOmJpdfWw=) Crystal River, FL #### What's nearby - Bowlero Crystal River - 3 min drive - 4.8 km - Hunter Spring Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km - A Crystal River Kayak Company - 8 min drive - 8.4 km - Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 8.4 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 9.1 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 101 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive - ‪Copp Winery & Brewery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk - ‪Los Magueyes - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dan's Clam Stand - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home of the Manatee’s pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite 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? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Home of the Manatee’s located? > Located in Crystal River, this family-friendly vacation 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 National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Home of the Manatee’s Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad P M. Apr 13, 2025 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! ##### Brad P M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice D. Feb 24, 2025 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! ##### Alice D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek M. Mar 31, 2025 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. ##### Derek M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared B. Feb 23, 2025 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. ##### Jared B. 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