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The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa

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A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A balcony with a view of a water body and trees, a grey chair, and a small table.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern house with a dock extending into a calm water body, surrounded by lush greenery.
A kitchen with a stone wall, a bar area with leather barstools, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Homosassa, FL
  • Place, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Homosassa

A family-friendly stay in Homosassa awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Homosassa holiday home you'll find Three Sisters Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 10 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - 29 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Michael Anthony's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shed At MacRae's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa

Situated on a stunning crystal-clear spring-fed canal in Homosassa, Florida, The Manatee Lodge is a beautifully renovated three-story waterfront retreat designed for families and friends looking to relax, explore and enjoy everything Florida’s Nature Coast has to offer.



Located just minutes from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and historic Old Homosassa, the Lodge combines rustic character with modern comfort. Spend your mornings paddling the clear water by kayak or paddle board, relax along the waterfront, keep an eye out for manatees, or head out for a day of fishing, boating or scalloping.



Inside, the home offers 1,900 sq. ft. of comfortable living space with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two large screened balconies, a coffee bar, game room, fireplace and laundry.



INTERIOR:

• 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Sleeps up to 8

• King bedroom with screened balcony and Roku TV – main level

• King bedroom with private screened balcony and Roku TV – upstairs

• Bunk room with two bunk beds – perfect for up to 4 children

• Game room with seating, foosball, Roku TV, board games, activities and puzzles

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Coffee bar with drip and K-cup

• Fireplace

• Two large screened balconies

• Washer & dryer



OUTDOOR & WATERFRONT:

• Private boat/fishing dock

• Kayaks

• Paddle boards

• Easy-access kayak and paddle board launch

• Lily pad

• Fishing poles & tackle

• Life jackets

• Adult & children's wetsuits

• Swim fins

• Large waterfront fire pit with firewood provided

• Outdoor shower

• Gas & charcoal grills



Bring your own boat and tie up directly at our private dock. Please note that access under the nearby bridge limits boats with hard tops. Boats can be launched at a nearby marina. Reach out before your stay if you're bringing a boat and we'll be happy to provide additional information.



Whether you're visiting Homosassa to see the manatees, explore the springs, fish, scallop, boat or simply escape for a few days on the water, The Manatee Lodge is designed to make it easy to enjoy the best of the area.



NO PARTIES

NO SMOKING

NO PETS

NO STRESS

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement.
Minimum age to rent is 25.
No Smoking. No Pets. No Parties/Events. Quiet hours 10pm - 7am.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Please no animals of any kind.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please be aware that there are open railings on t…

Events

No events 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa?

The closest beach to The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa is Fort Island Gulf Beach (15.9 km).

Does The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa?

No, The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape in Homosassa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location...Great property and well appointed.

One of the best values in Homosassa...Beautiful house and grounds. Super convenient with great river "toys"
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Met all expectations

Excellent experience - met all expectations, great location and very comfortable
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Family Getaway

We had an amazing time! The location is perfect for families with small children. Every morning we watched manatees from the dock, then jumped in the kayaks and paddled around enjoying the scenery, manatees, and quietness of the area. The house was perfect for our needs and being so close to the state park is a huge perk with little kids-that park is such a hidden gem. Homosassa in general is such a nice little town-we all could envision owning a second home there someday. We'll likely be back as my kids absolutely loved it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location for Manatee Watching!

We spent 4 nights at the Manatee Lodge in January and were able to take a short paddle to see the manatees face to face! The lodge provided wetsuits and boats and plenty of space for our family of 3. We were also able to catch a few fish in the springs and even rented a boat to explore downriver. If we come back to Homosassa we would definitely book here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation to fish & paddle

The lodge is clean and comfortable and family friendly. The boathouse offers kayaks & paddle boards so we could enjoy the quiet, morning paddles together. We fished off the dock and kayaks and with Captain Rick Spratt. We enjoyed watching ducks, turtles, and manatees from the dock. We traveled to Three Sisters Springs, Rainbow River & Spring, Crystal River, and to Clearwater Beach.
Manatees from dock (early mornings)
From dock
From dock
Fishing on dock
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Manatee Lodge! The location is perfect for seeing the manatees during the winter months and the manatee themed decor made the stay even more special. We enjoyed fishing from the dock and taking out the kayaks into the springs. We had a manatee swim past the dock one afternoon while we were fishing. In the mornings, we heard and saw lots of ducks and other wildlife from the screened in back porch overlooking the canal. It was a very peaceful and relaxing stay. My son especially enjoyed the bunk beds and the game room downstairs. During our stay, we visited monkey island, swam with manatees at Paddletail Waterfront Adventures, and visited the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
Kayaking in the morning fog
View from the back of the house
Sunset from the dock
Upstairs bunk room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well appointed manatee adventure.

We could not have chosen a better place to stay. If you are looking for an up close and personal experience with manatees, stay here. The house is very thoughtfully appointed with so much to do inside and out. The kayak and paddle boards made our whole trip. Even though we were late in the season, we still got to enjoy the manatees. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Florida Fishing Spot!

Manatees literally were swimming up to the dock. Teenage boys caught 13 different varieties of fish and we barely saw them when we were home because they were downstairs in the game room. It’s the perfect family destination if you want that “Old Florida” experience. Everything is there for you both at the house and in the immediate area to have tremendous, slow paced and eclectic time to unplug. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this place!!

The Manatee Lodge was perfect and was “as described” by Tim, listing all the amenities. We took advantage of kayaking, fishing, the fire pit with s’mores of course, grilling out burgers and dogs, and just sitting on the screened in porch staring at the canal and all the wildlife that cruised by. Even though we were told all the manatee had left, we were blessed by a “chubby” cruising by the back sea wall while fishing! We really enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards and that there is a safe launch area beside the back garage. We will be back! Thanks Tim!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time

What a little gem! This house was perfect for our 2 families to gather and share a super fun weekend for my daughter’s birthday. I’ve never been to a place in Florida where you can swim in cool refreshing FRESH water and not have to worry about alligators. It’s so beautiful to just take the paddle boards or kayaks out and Tim’s house is very well equipped with all the toys for a fun vacation. We loved sitting around the campfire at night and having a glass of wine and kids making s’mores. We went out scalloping with capt Rick and his wife and had so much fun with them (highly recommend that adventure) we saw sea turtles and swam with dolphins and learned all about the area and got to hunt a few dozen scallops as well. All in all it was a blast. We’ll be back for sure.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical place

Spent 13 nights at Tim's wonderful place. Took full advantage of the Kayaks, SUP's, snorkeling and fishing gear and spent hours out on the water. Met Manatee's every day and got to recognize a few regulars including mums and calfs. We swam with them most days in the springs and they were regular visitors to the canal. We also saw loads of osprey and even a bald eagle plus snakes, cormorant, otters and pelicans. Another highlight was seeing dolphins chasing mullet a couple of times in the river and springs. Homosassa Springs park was great, visited Crystal River and kayaked down Rainbow River where we saw alligators and otters. Inverness was worth the trip to walk round the lake and see the old town etc. The house was perfect and we spent hours in the shade on the netted balcony. Plenty of restaurants within a few minutes drive and I can recommend The Shed at mcrays, they even cooked the fish we caught of a fishing charter. It went down well with their margaritas. All in all if you like a nice quiet relaxing place with access to the water The Manatee Lodge was perfect. Tim's communication was great and couldn't have been more helpful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical place

Spent 13 nights at Tim's wonderful place. Took full advantage of the Kayaks, SUP's, snorkeling and fishing gear and spent hours out on the water. Met Manatee's every day and got to recognize a few regulars including mums and calfs. We swam with them most days in the springs and they were regular visitors to the canal. We also saw loads of osprey and even a bald eagle plus snakes, cormorant, otters and pelicans. Another highlight was seeing dolphins chasing mullet a couple of times in the river and springs. Homosassa Springs park was great, visited Crystal River and kayaked down Rainbow River where we saw alligators and otters. Inverness was worth the trip to walk round the lake and see the old town etc. The house was perfect and we spent hours in the shade on the netted balcony. Plenty of restaurants within a few minutes drive and I can recommend The Shed at mcrays, they even cooked the fish we caught of a fishing charter. It went down well with their margaritas. All in all if you like a nice quiet relaxing place with access to the water The Manatee Lodge was perfect. Tim's communication was great and couldn't have been more helpful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim was an excellent host! He has a quick response time whenever you need and his house is great for a family of 6-8. It’s a great spot on the river to paddle down in his kayaks or paddle boards. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great time

What a little gem! This house was perfect for our 2 families to gather and share a super fun weekend for my daughter’s birthday. I’ve never been to a place in Florida where you can swim in cool refreshing FRESH water and not have to worry about alligators. It’s so beautiful to just take the paddle boards or kayaks out and Tim’s house is very well equipped with all the toys for a fun vacation. We loved sitting around the campfire at night and having a glass of wine and kids making s’mores. We went out scalloping with capt Rick and his wife and had so much fun with them (highly recommend that adventure) we saw sea turtles and swam with dolphins and learned all about the area and got to hunt a few dozen scallops as well. All in all it was a blast. We’ll be back for sure.

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