Title: Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included - 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 # Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079100/34079068/86a35973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079100/34079068/f149c598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079100/34079068/93501d2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079100/34079068/f84f606f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079100/34079068/75a64b7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on a canal off the Homosassa River, this waterfront house offers a unique retreat. Swim with manatees in the clear waters just 300 yards away and take advantage of kayaks included for your use. With two docks, an LP gas burning fire pit, and a screened-in back porch overlooking the canal, you can unwind by the water. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - 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. ### Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included One of a kind rental, because it is on a canal off the headsprings of the Homosassa River. Swim with the manatees very near the house in the winter months. They gather in the clear waters just 300 yards away, a short kayak paddle, and kayaks included. The water is always 72 degrees so don't let the cold air scare you off, it is quite pleasant. You are also allowed a 10% discount at Bird's Underwater Dive Center who manages the house. You can take a tour with them on the Crystal River with your discount or they will loan you masks and snorkels if you would rather go it alone from the house. This clean, popular house has been a rental unit for 11 years and many people return very good reviews. The Homosassa Springs State Park is across the street and over a short footbridge. There are two docks, you can fish, or sit and enjoy a fire on the LP gas burning fire pit. This is the Only vacation rental unit in Homosassa within 300 yards of the clear freshwater springs. Two-night minimum stay. Screened-in back porch overlooking the canal. Spacious backyard with banana, grapefruit, and fig trees. Canal has direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Lots of unique waterfront restaurants that specialize in fresh seafood in this little old Florida town. Paddle to the clear freshwaters of Homosassa River outside of the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, see their website. Manatees gather 300 yards from the house to winter in 72-degree water. You may swim with manatees. House owned by Bird's Underwater Dive Center, see the website, who will rent you necessary snorkel gear and explain rules of engagement with manatees. Great swimming in summer. Great fishing. Walk to state park two blocks away to view manatees and other indigenous animals. Keywords: Waterfront House ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99772400/99772358/a2f0f796.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1-bedroom cottage and private boat dock on deepwater canal close to the springs Homosassa - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 118 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=99772358&PinnedHotelID=99772358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107430000/107425200/107425169/70446704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront backyard oasis : Manatees : 2-bedroom 2 bathroom : Scenic Homosassa - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=107425169&PinnedHotelID=107425169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65570000/65566800/65566725/bbd265bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Creek! in Old Homosassa across the street from the Freezer Homosassa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=65566725&PinnedHotelID=65566725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69820000/69811200/69811138/311a4178.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stilted home on private peninsula. 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Snorkel Manatees Your Back Yard Kayaks Included House Snorkel Manatees Your Back Yard Kayaks Included Snorkel Manatees Your Back Ya Snorkel With the Manatees in Your Back Yard Kayaks Included ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=28.7991,-82.592155&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ouxnD%7CgbwN%40Q%3FO%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQBQBOBQBQDOBQBODODQDODOFODQDMFQFMFOFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHKJMHKJKJIJKJMJILIJKJILGJKLGJILILGLILGLELGLGLGNELGLENELCNELCNELCNCNELANCNALCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDLBNDLBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFLDLFLHLFLHJHLFJJLFJHJJLHJHJLJJJHHJJJJLHJJJHLHLHLHLHLHLHLFLHNFLFNFNFLFNFLFPDLDPFNDNDNDPBNDNBPDNBPBPBNBPBP%40PBN%40P%40P%40P%40P%40N%3FR%40P%3FP%3FN%40PAR%3FN%3FPAP%3FRANAPAPAPAPCNAPCPCPCNCPCPENCPENCNEPENENGNEPELGPGLGNGLGNGNGLINGLILILILILILILILKJIJKLKJIJKHKJKLKHMHKJKHMFKJMFKHMHMFMHMDMFMFMFMFODMFMDODMBODMBODMBOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMCOEMCOEMEMGOEMGMGMGMGMEMIMGMIKIMGKKMGKIKKMIKIKMKKKIKKIKKMIKKKIMIMIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMGOGOGMGOGMGQEMEQGOEOEOEQEOCOCQEOCQCQCOCQCQAQCOAQAQAQAQAO%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FOAS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-5Xt9MGPSxXa9HgV5q3Cwb-Exxw=) Homosassa, FL #### What's nearby - Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Citrus County Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km - Three Sisters Springs - 21 min drive - 13.4 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 21 min drive - 13.3 km #### Getting around - Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crumps Landing - ‬7 min drive - ‪Manatee Pub - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum, and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Citrus County Dog Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. ## Have a question? 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