Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included

Homosassa, Florida

$222 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights

Overview

Bed

Bath

Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Max Sleeps

2 nights

Min Stay

Description

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

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Rates & Availability

Features

PETS

No Pets Allowed
DINING

Dining Table
SAFETY

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 Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
GENERAL

Unit Size: 900 Sq Ft (84 Sq M)
KITCHEN

Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
PARKING

Car Required Onsite Parking
INTERNET

WiFi Available
OUTDOORS

Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
BATHROOMS

1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
LANGS SPOKEN

English
THINGS TO DO

Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
ENTERTAINMENT

Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
LIVING SPACES

Living Room
CLIMATE CONTROL

Air Conditioning Heating
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Playground
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The Waterfront
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

Iron/ironing Board Phone
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

Smoke-free Property