Title: Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100822479&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water ## Photo gallery for Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football - Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100830000/100822500/100822479/7339be70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100830000/100822500/100822479/4d0bcdd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100830000/100822500/100822479/w1599h1066x1y1-18ed0b56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100830000/100822500/100822479/w1599h1065x1y1-d666699a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water (Homosassa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100830000/100822500/100822479/w1600h1066x0y1-e210d830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water Welcome to the best kept secret in Homosassa! Located on a unique canal near the head of the pristine Homosassa spring, you will be in awe of the crystal clear water which remains a refreshing 72 degrees year round. We share this beautiful area with manatee, river otter, unique and beautiful fish, birds and other wildlife you are sure to enjoy . The home is stocked with everything your family and friends will need to relax and have a fun and memorable vacation. Bring your own boat or enjoy the provided kayaks, pedal boat, paddle boards & fishing poles which can all be used right off the launch pad and dock. The ground floor game room is sure to satisfy both kids & adults. Welcome to the "Manatee Lodge!" The Manatee Lodge is located on a quiet secluded spring fed canal of only 20 homes. The canal opens to a rejuvenating lagoon that is approximately 3 feet deep with crystal clear 72 degree water. You will see many varieties of fish, unique skate, manatee and even the occasional dolphin. Enjoy the waterways with our provided kayaks, pedal boat, paddle boards or bring your own boat and tie up at the backyard dock. INTERIOR: 2,000 sq ft | 3-bedrooms | 2-bathrooms | 3 Screen Balconies | Game Room | Fireplace | Laundry \* Bed 1 - King Bed with screened balcony \* Bed 2 - Queen Bed with screened balcony \* Bed 3 - Bunk Room with 3 singles and 1 double EXTERIOR: Boat/Fishing Dock | Kayaks | Pedal Boat | Paddle Boards | Outdoor Shower | Fire Pit | Fishing Poles \* We have a boat house/shed that is stocked with all of our "toys." \* Adjacent to the boat house/shed is a small boat slip where we keep the pedal boat. There are also stairs into the water to launch the kayaks and paddle boards. BOATER INFO: You may tie up your own boat to the dock. However access under the bridge prevents any boat with a hard top. You can launch your boats at the nearby marina and keep your trailer there as well. Reach out to us for more info if you plan to bring your boat. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15400/15400/5e35a613.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Crystal River - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 1,421 reviews £111 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=15400&PinnedHotelID=15400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10980000/10977700/10977610/f0b8dedf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### King's Bay Lodge Springs at Kings Bay - Pool - Water slide - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 350 reviews £105 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=10977610&PinnedHotelID=10977610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom (2 XL Twin Beds - #6) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15589500/15589483/55185fd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Chassahowitzka Hotel Homosassa - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 187 reviews £106 includes taxes & fees 9 Mar - 10 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=15589483&PinnedHotelID=15589483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71280000/71270800/71270792/2516ba88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Loft at Mason Creek Preserve - Old Homosassa Homosassa - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=71270792&PinnedHotelID=71270792&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33746300/33746246/f972abf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet friendly free use of kayaks,bikes great dock and screen room fenced yard Dunnellon - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=33746246&PinnedHotelID=33746246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83590000/83589800/83589781/4e8405b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Renovated Home w/Outdoor Shower, Pool & Tiki Hut! 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Minimum age to rent is 25. No Smoking. No Pets. No Parties/Events. Quiet hours 10pm - 7am. ### Pets Pets not 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 th ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b64b70x ## About the area Located in Homosassa, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Riverhaven Marina 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 Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Homosassa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Homosassa.dx55130) [View more Holiday homes in Homosassa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Homosassa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55130-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C28.79676%2C-82.59001&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CapdGRtGixNHL7jVe5d7ohctL-Q=) Homosassa, FL ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has something for the entire family. Get to know the local wildlife in Florida and by taking a tour of their rehabilitational Wildlife State Park. Read the full travel guide here: https://thewalkingmermaid.com/blog/homosassa-springs-state-park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55130/7b00ebf1-3386-4f80-96ae-9b2fa14e0fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976375781/7ed6d22c-0b98-42ac-bd1a-43a638023979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Three Sisters Springs 10 min drive \- 8.5 miles - ![Beautiful spring water, perfect for kayaking and paddleboarding! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177826/eec97367-ac5a-43a3-86a2-cbad05b603cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Weeki Wachee Springs 31 min drive \- 27.4 miles - Old Mill House Gallery and Printing Museum 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Restaurants - RaceTrac 3 min drive - McDonald's 3 min drive - Pizza Hut 4 min drive - Sugarmill Family Restaurant 5 min drive - Hardee's / Red Burrito 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water? ### What time is check-in at Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water? ### What time is check-out at Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water? ### Where is Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Manatee Lodge | Waterfront Escape on Clear Water Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil B. 10 Mar 2025 #### Met all expectations Excellent experience - met all expectations, great location and very comfortable ##### Phil B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shauna J. 17 Jun 2025 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)](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a84477ff-85e1-40ab-aa36-8746fdd86b4e-1750169366260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![From dock ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a315bfbc-5a99-40bb-afde-dba95799590b-1750169369054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![From dock](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a8b004ca-ea20-4332-96a7-36891bd168ab-1750169368644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Fishing on dock](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3917d157-92f9-4bb1-ab62-2bd6e7c783ff-1750169358451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Shauna J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor S. 21 Jan 2025 #### 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. ##### Taylor S. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve P. 23 Apr 2024 #### 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. ##### Steve P. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. 6 Apr 2025 #### 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! ##### Mike M. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gisselle U. 13 Mar 2024 #### 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! ##### Gisselle U. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat F. 17 May 2024 #### 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. ##### Pat F. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mamie B. 10 Apr 2024 #### 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. ##### Mamie B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura K. 13 Mar 2024 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! ##### Laura K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily R. 11 Sept 2024 #### 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. ##### Emily R. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duncan D. 17 May 2025 #### 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 ##### Duncan D. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duncan D. 17 May 2025 #### 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 ##### Duncan D. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily R. 11 Sept 2024 #### 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. ##### Emily R. ### 8/10 Good #### Bob L. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great getaway ##### Bob L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy S. 14 Apr 2025 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. ##### Mandy S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rudy S. 23 Jun 2025 #### 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 ##### Rudy S. ---