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Your Manatee Retreat in Crystal River

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A building with a covered porch, two chairs, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with white chairs.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a wooden dresser, and a large mirror.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV mounted above it.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered patio, and a view of the sky.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Bowlero Crystal River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, A Crystal River Kayak Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Conservatory with french doors and curtains

2 Single Beds

Front Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Game room with french doors and curtains

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Office with curtained french doors

2 Single Beds

Second King Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Lanai Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is in a rural area. Bowlero Crystal River 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Crystal River - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Your Manatee Retreat in Crystal River?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Manatee Retreat in Crystal River on 2 January 2027 start from NZ$3,000, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River located?

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bowlero Crystal River and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Three Sisters Springs and A Crystal River Kayak Company are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay for my husbands 40th
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good house/pool for myself, teenager and parents- and the dogs of course! Great layout and nice neighborhood! We all enjoyed sitting out on the back patio in the evenings!Great family games provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is by far the best neighborhood I have ever been with a rental. We walked the neighborhood daily and met great folks.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and convenient property

We enjoyed our stay. Grandkids loved the pool.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice big home for extended family

this property was perfect for us, grandma, son, daughter and son in law and grandchildren 11-17. plenty of separate spaces and large gathering spaces. The pool was great for the kids, kitchen was well laid out and had adequate supplies. the owner was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was nice. Glad to have a private pool for the family. Had an issue with the AC the last day but the owner was very responsive and got it fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time together

We had a great family trip here. House was a great setup. Close to lots of fun things to do in Crystal River. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Thanks for staying! We hope you can come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious home with pool

Spacious home has several bedrooms and large areas to gather, by the pool or in the living room area or in the nice sized kitchen. Great location to visit the area, close to several restaurants and local stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I hesitate to give the glowing review that this property deserves simply because if more people know about this wonderful house, then it will be harder for me to book it again in future...Everything was absolutely wonderful and the host thought of everything. The pool was fabulous, the layout was perfect for our group, and the master bedroom and bath - wow! Just WOW. The house location was extremely convenient to everything we wanted to do in the area. Because of the detailed information in the manual and in the listing, we really didn't have any questions, but check-in was super easy, the host was very attentive and responsive, and our only negative was having to leave this beautiful and comfortable home.Thank you for hosting us in your wonderful house and I do hope to visit again in Future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Convenient

Great house and very convenient to fishing and shops!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

A wonderful place to stay with family on vacation! It was just a described. It was bright,clean,and spacious. Everything was clean and well kept. Could not be happier!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

The property was amazing for my party of 8. We had family visiting from out of the country, and it was so special to have everyone under one roof. The home was spotless and provided all the comforts of home. We definitely recommend this listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great house in a convenient neighborhood. Lots of amenities nearby. The house is well appointed and the hosts are probably the most organized VRBO folks CR experienced - with a binder that gives you all the info you’d need about the home, and nearby attractions. I’ll look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location was everything!

I have been coming to Inverness/Homosassa/Crystal River for almost a decade. This house has been my favorite in terms of size and location. A pool is a must for me on these trips and it did not disappoint. We are big cookers and the kitchen was well stocked with a Publix just minutes away from the house. Along with being less then 20 minutes away from where we had a boat rental reservation. Our family fit comfortably, and we had a trip to remember at this location. I am hoping to return next year and stay at this house again, 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded all expectations

Our family of 12 stayed at this property for 4 days and 4 nights. Everything was clean and orderly. The pool was amazing. While I did not use the sauna my daughter in law did and she said it was amazing. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own spaces to tuck away when feeling tired or over stimulated. The landlords are very kind and very accommodating. We all agreed that we'd love to return here again. Thank you for helping us make great memories with our children and grand littles!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house, neighborhood and host!

Mike was an excellent host. He always answered our calls or emails and the house is thoughtfully marked where items are stored or available. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the beds and linens are very comfortable. The master is huge and we have a 2 y/o and their 3 y/o and we bring the twin air mattresses for them and there was still a ton of space after having the kids all set up. We brought our flats boat. Close enough to ramps and restaurants. We also rented a pontoon for scalloping to accommodate friends and the house is a short distance to everything you need. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as pictured. All one could hope for !

It was just as presented. Things were easy to find in the home, the owners had labels for most items ... fans, pots, pans, etc... The owners were very available. Street relatively quiet, property very private. Close to all of Crystal River, groceries, attractions, etc... Beds were super comfy. House was very very clean. The owners have installed a informational computer with all you'd need to know to run the house. Very cool. We loved it so much; we booked for next year !!!!
Stayed 92 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot for a stay in Crystal River

We had the best time during our stay at this house. The house had plenty of bed and sleeping spaces for our party of 8. The house was spacious and had enough seating for everyone to enjoy all of the spaces. This house was located in an amazing neighborhood that made Crystal River, Lecanto and.Homosassa Springs all very easy to get to. The only thing I may point out to future guests is the house is located almost directly at the end of the runway for the local small craft airport. We all tend to sleep with sound machines so it did not affect our stay, but they do start early in the morning. Owner was great to communicate with us regarding the replacing of the stove the day we arrived. We would definitely stay here again if we came back to Crystal River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home - Nice Neighborhood

I rented this home with 10 friends for our annual Girls Weekend. The home is beautiful and was very clean. The master bedroom was a lovely oasis with a soaker tub and beautiful shower. It even has a sauna! We were a little tight with 11 adults but we’ve been friends for nearly 40 years so we really like each other. The pool was beautiful and refreshing. We enjoyed floating and chatting all weekend in the pool. The location worked great for us. We were close to great dining options and recreation activities by a short drive. The owner provided excellent communication and was in touch for anything we might need. They did stop by the property to pick something up so we even got to meet them. They were great. I’d 100% stay at one of their properties in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2022 Vacation

Check in was easy, the home itself lovely. Nice notes places throughout the home with helpful suggestions, ie the shades to use in the master bedroom for the round portion above the blinds. We did end up leaving after 2 days as the pool was not clean. Owner did inquire at our early departure where I mentioned it did not seem the pool filter was functioning. It was suggested I should have been in contact so that steps to use the pool vacuum could have been explained. Unfortunately that is not something I feel as a vacationer I need to be responsible for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not so great

Property and amenities nice but cleanliness an issue in kitchen drawer and cabinets. Not enough forks, no cleaning supplies beside dish detergent. One dish towel. Also the pool was green and had to basically do it ourselves. We were told the pool guy would come but never did. Obvious a pretty permanent situation according to other reviews. Third bathroom is outside near pool. It worked for us but maybe not so great for a different group. Not stated in description. Needs some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

KEEP LOOKING!

Our recent experience with this home was far from satisfactory. • The kitchen cabinets contained dirty dishes and appliances. • The lanai/pool deck was covered in mildew/slime making it dangerously slippery. • A fallen tree over the firepit rendered it unusable. • The pet area was neglected, with knee-high grass making it unusable even with a paid pet fee. • Spiders and mosquitoes throughout the property inside and out. • One of the bathrooms is a pool bath located outside the main home, which is inconvenient at night and with small children. • Pool safety fence was not installed as requested. • The home is advertised to sleep 10-12 people, but there are numerous additional charges including additional guest charges in the owner’s secondary contract. • There are cameras at entrances recording both audio and video. • The owner maintains a mobile home on the side of the property. • The size of the house and the beds were great. However, the property needs significant improvements in service and maintenance to meet expectations. • Potential renters should thoroughly read the owner’s lengthy description and contract before booking. Be aware of the additional charges, requirements, and privacy implications. • All issues were communicated to the owner during our stay, but no resolutions were provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice sized clean home

The home is clean & a good size with a nice layout for larger groups. But, several things impacted the quality of our stay. 1st was the pool. It was unusable for 2 days due to green algae. We contacted the owner, he instructed us to shock the pool & how to scrub the algae. He then reached out to the service. After 2 daily treatments by the service, the pool was usable. As vacation renters, it was upsetting to be asked to clean a pool that should have been ready for use. The drink ware in the house needs a refresh. The mugs are tin with some rust spotting and the coating was peeling off the handles. All other glasses are colored plastic tumblers. The addition of a step stool, mop & teakettle would be welcome. Cleaning supplies are limited. Not enough laundry soap is provided if you would also like to wash towels during your stay. Small guest soaps are provided by the sinks but no soap was provided in the shower. Please read the owners lengthy description & contract before renting.The home is advertised to sleep 10-12, but there are additional charges for parties over 6. There is also an extra charge to utilize the electric heater for the pool. There are cameras present at ALL entrances that record audio in their vicinity as well as video. The # of guests is monitored. Extra daytime friends are limited to 4. A challenge when visiting family. A copy of my drivers license was required to check in. Providing personal info & being subject to recording is not in my comfort zone.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

User beware !

First I will start with the bad. I checked in on Sunday AUG 4,2024. I was not provided with the code to the property until after I called several times AFTER the 4pm check in time. When we finally got into the house we were met with a completely green unusable pool.The pool is the reason I chose this property. I wish this review would let me post pictures. I contacted the host with pictures and was told there is a chemical called shock I could put into the pool myself, as well as a scrub brush. I did not come on vacation to clean someone else’s pool. I am 75 years old Once the “shock” is put it the pool can’t be used for 24 hours. I then sent a picture of the levels of chemicals in the pool. The host then sent the pool service the next day, who also didn’t scrub the pool. At this point I’m done fighting with them about it is obvious they do not care. Back to other issues, every dish I pulled out of the cabinet was dirty/had crusted food on it. I went to store and got paper plates. I notified the host of this issue first day who stated she would have cleaner “check” dishes. This does not solve the issue. We moved a table because something was dropped under it and there was a teddy bear and a bloody Kleenex underneath. I could go on an on. The outside trash cans were over flowing when we got there so there was no place to put our garbage. Just awful. Now for the good, the house is beautiful, the decor is perfect and there are plenty of places
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as described, clean, and located in a great area. The host was highly communicative and made the check-in and check-out process completely seamless. We had a wonderful time and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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