Title: Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/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 ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079100/34079068/86a35973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079100/34079068/f84f606f.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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34079100/34079068/f149c598.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 transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Snorkelling 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 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Please see the attached PDF for house rules, sign and return to ----@--------.--- ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport 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 miles - Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Citrus County Dog Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles - Three Sisters Springs - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles #### Getting around - Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Crumps Landing - ‬7 min drive - ‪Manatee Pub - ‬17 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive ## 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? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included Reviews 9.8 ### 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 138 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariana B. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time with manatees! This place rocked! It was clean, comfy, and the backyard space is great for relaxing by the water. ##### Ariana B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy R. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just as advertised Nice quaint home on the channel. Kayaks were a great addition and the river was awesome ! Manatee State park literally just down the road. ##### Tracy R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather J. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed We loved staying in this home on the canal. It was clean and well appointed. The access to the canal couldn’t be sweeter! We look forward to going back. ##### Heather J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy S. 21 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th visit This was our 4th visit to this property and we hope to stay again next year. We love the location and the owner is kind and responsive. Highly recommend. ##### Kristy S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lanae M. 6 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient location Nice place and conveniently located. We enjoyed the kayaks provided. Only suggestion would be that a few window blinds needed replacement. ##### Lanae M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky R. 22 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Super fun stay! Having the kayaks available was key. We brought our snorkles and wetsuits and used the kayaks to paddle down to the park and happily observed the manatees. Small cottage but had evertrhing we needes. ##### Becky R. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike H. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishbowl We are always impressed with our stay at FISHBOWL. The cottage is small, but large enough to accommodate our needs. It's easy to find, we like being able to put in the kayaks in the back yard and paddle to the manatees. ##### Mike H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting the Manatee My daughter and I had a fabulous stay. The property was very well located for kayaking and touring. ##### Mary B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. 26 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Place! Second time staying, and we really enjoy the house and garden. ##### David R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna P. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Wonderful location for boating and kayaking ##### Deanna P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn A. 3 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mamatees We had a great time. ##### Carolyn A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin B. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! The house was perfect for a short stay. Clean, great location, perfect size, great outdoor space. ##### Robin B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antoinette H. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this place Loved this place. It was so cute and the water was in the back yard. We will stay here again ##### Antoinette H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda K. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick getaway Perfect location! Quiet, clean, tons of amenities. Highly recommend it! ##### Amanda K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caleb B. 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Perfect location! Close to the spring, minutes from local stores and restaurants, and right on the water. The place is well kept and has everything you need. We will definitely stay here again when we need a little stay-cation. ##### Caleb B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah M. 11 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manatee dreams come trye The house was very comfortable for the two of us. Host very communicative regarding nearby attractions, restaurants, anything. We did the manatee snorkel adventure with Birds as recommended by owner and we were not disappointed.New comfortable mattress. It was a bit chilly so did not spend as much time outside, but house was right on a canal and saw herons and pelicans and other birds.Would stay again. ##### Deborah M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley P. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! We really enjoyed our stay! The location was great for visiting places in Weeki Wachee, Crystal River, and Homosassa. Very close to a Publix and almost next to the state park. A highlight was definitely using the kayaks and seeing the manatees! We did have an issue with the AC not working. However, the owner was extremely responsive and got us set up with a portable AC unit asap and credited us for the trouble. ##### Ashley P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. 10 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another excellent stay We stay there every Thanksgiving and have not been disappointed! See you next year! ##### Michael B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### larry p. 16 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Property Facilities were clean, well decorated and everything worked. Location was super, and river access wax exceptional. Would stay again. ##### larry p. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack H. 19 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manatees galore! Location is what you are paying for, and it is worth it! ##### Jack H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis M. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing House was great. Fishing will captain Parker Springstead was awesome. ##### Dennis M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay B. 18 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The house is great, has all the amenities, very clean. The owner is responsive and very nice. ##### Jay B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward S. 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy house Definitely a beautiful location. Right on the water. Manatees in the back yard. Easy drive to many local restaurants and attractions ##### Edward S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The kayaks, the manatees the area was so wonder!! ##### Angela Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan M. 16 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a quite get away Loved the location that was right on the water. Short kayak to the clear spring water with dozens of Manatees! ##### Meghan M. 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