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2025 Summer dates-Big Home Crystal River-Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
A heated pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14381 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

2025 Summer dates-Big Home Crystal River-Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool

Manatee Manor is a beautiful newly renovated 4 bed, 4.5 bath ranch with two primary suites. Has a beautiful outdoor area with screened in HEATED pool and large backyard. This house sits right on the main river (Crystal River) and has two boat docks, a great view down river toward Three Sisters and Hunter Springs. We have just done a large outdoor paving path with large wood fire pit. A great place during the day or at night to sit and see the sights.

When you first walk into this house you will notice the large open area, beautiful travertine flooring with plenty of room for all.

To the right you will find a new big spacious kitchen with new granite countertops, new appliances, a large prep space and seating. This area has a large dining room table with seating for 10 people and a wet/coffee bar area. The kitchen if fully stocked and you will find everything you need when prepping and cooking meals.

There is plenty of room in the main living room for all to relax on the sectionals and reclining couches. There is a large flat screen tv with big windows with views of the pool and the river.

You can exit the living room to the screened in heated pool area. In the winter months the heater can be run for a small daily charge. This area is large with plenty of seating, lounge chairs and even a large table to eat outside and enjoy the views and the weather. This area will become one of the main hang out spots during your stay. You are close to the covered gilling area, with a view of the boat docks and the outdoor firepit. You can watch the kids play in the pool or keep an eye on them while they fish off the two boat docks from the pool area.

Walking out of screened in pool area you will find the covered gilling area with lights, this is very nice when the weather isn't cooperating with you.

We have a very nice and large paver area with plenty of seating and a wood fire pit where you can sit and enjoy the view, watch the boats go by or just relax. Plenty of seating and tables so you enjoy each other's company and a meal. Again, you can watch the kids fish off the dock or swim in the pool right behind you while enjoying the outdoor patio area.

Going back inside.......this house has some amazing and well thought out bedrooms.
The first primary bedroom is very large and offers two queen size beds, a flat screen tv, a sitting area and its own private kitchenette. The private bath has a soaking tub, walk-in shower, walk-in closet and double vanities. This bedroom has an attached kitchenette with a stove, a full size fridge, microwave and coffee (keurig) maker. The bedroom/sitting area has french doors which open up to the screened in pool deck and unobstructed views of the river.

The second primary bedroom offers a king size bed, a flat screen tv, and a big walk-in closet. There is an attached bathroom with large vanity. This bedroom also has french doors which open up to the screened in pool deck.

The third bedroom has a queen bed, flat screen tv and a large closet.

The fourth bedroom has another queen bed, large closet and a flat screen tv. These two bedrooms share large "Jack & Jill" bathroom with two vanities and a tub/shower combo.

If you want to get away from the people and the noise, there is a second living room with a large flat screen tv, big sectional and two bunk beds (twin over full). This room is perfect for the kids when traveling with the family or multiple families.

There are two other bathrooms in the main area of the house, one being a full bathroom with beautiful walk-in shower and the other a half bath.

For the kids and young at heart we have air hockey table and bumper pool set up for hours of entertainment in the garage, Also, we have a large commercial ice maker which makes 350 lbs of ice and hold 250 lbs of ice in the bin. This is perfect for filling the boat or coolers.

Excellent WI-FI in the home.
Washer and dryer.
Outdoor gas grill and cooking area.
Fish cleaning station.
Two paddle boards and four kayaks for your adventures. You are close to the springs!!!!

Manatee manor sits on Watersedge Drive, one of the best streets in Crystal River. It is quite and you will see people walking dogs or riding bikes. It has many beautiful homes and is peaceful and safe. It is worth the time to walk or take a leisurely stroll as there is much to see. There are active osprey nesting in the area and many other native birds to see.

Property manager

Chris Welch

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside, smoke outside. Don't litter.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets allowed with pet deposit. Backyard not fenced

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Perfect family vacation! Something for everyone.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Crystal River Ranch House
Beautiful Crystal River Ranch
Beautiful Crystal River Ranch With Pool

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 2025 Summer dates-Big Home Crystal River-Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool have a pool?

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

Is 2025 Summer dates-Big Home Crystal River-Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool pet-friendly?

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

Where is 2025 Summer dates-Big Home Crystal River-Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool located?

This family-friendly Crystal River vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Fort Island Trail Park. Spice Key and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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2025 Summer dates-Big Home Crystal River-Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kehlie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular!
Had an absolute blast at this home! Our highlights were definitely the pool, kayaking with dolphins and manatees, fishing, and just relaxing by the fire pit. House was well furnished (way more than what we were expecting) and the host was amazing with communication and answering any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
This was a great house for our family Christmas. We needed a place where all family members could stay, and this house had more than enough room for all of us. We cooked, baked and played games. There was room for all of us to sit and watch tv at night in the comfortable recliner sofas.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Family Gathering
Perfect home for our Family. Newly renovated home that had everything we needed. Very well laid out home for all of our guest. We enjoyed the heated pool and patio. We were also able to relax by the firepit with our entire family. The dock worked great for us to use our boat and enjoyed exploring and seeing the manatees. We were able to watch the Christmas boat parade from the back patio. The host was very informative and answered all of our questions.I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and property!
Was a great place for family and friends to enjoy a long weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Awesome house on the main river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Great location beautiful home. Hope to be back again! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had such a great time at this convenient location! The house is set up great for 3 families with kids. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
The place was beautiful. Enjoyed being on 1 level. Had everything we needed. The girls could not stop commenting on how nice it was. Had fun with kayaks. We all want to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the river
The house was perfect for our short stay in crystal river. Our scallop and fishing guides were able to pick us up right at the house dock each day. if your planning a fishing/scalloping trip to Crystal river this house is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch
This is the second time we stayed here and this house is top notch! It has everything you need and a perfect location. We even booked this house again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

D J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location
Easy access by boat to the spring, inshore fishing and the local inland flats. If you in anything to do with water this is the place to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
Amazing home with an amazing view. Plenty of room for our large group. Super convenient to boat ramp and grocery shopping. Owner and property manager very attentive and accommodating during our recent stay when Hurricane Debby made a brief visit. Love this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised
The house was great and had plenty of room for all of us. It is exactly what you see in the pictures, which is not always the case with some homes on here. It was very clean and spacious and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return with the family again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Gathering
The property accommodated all 14 of us with east. Beautiful home on the river. Swimming pool got plenty of use. Would definitely recommend for a group getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scotty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comforts of Home or better!
We love this property. We have stayed here many times. The Ice machine was an added bonus for those of us that fish.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terry S
Excellent stay. Host great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crystal River Getaway
Amazing property. This is our second time staying here. The layout of the house is perfect for extended families or several families. Rented a pontoon boat from the nearby marina and kept it at the property’s dock. The kayaks and SUPs provided were awesome for cruising with manatees. Great house and a great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
The home and view are just amazing. This is our second stay and will not be our last!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

NIk K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best fishing trip yet!!
My friends and I drove down to do some fishing and we really enjoyed the house. Everting worked correctly and was clean. We caught a 30lb gar and lots of catfish from the dock while dolphins and manatees swam around us. I would def book this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Paradise
We had a fantastic time during our stay. The house is very spacious yet it feels homey. The view from the living room pool area and patio is beautiful. You just sit and enjoy the tranquility of the river. It’s a very quiet neighborhood. Great place to take the bikes out and ride around the neighborhood. Very friendly neighborhood everyone says hello. We will definitely book again for our family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
We’ve rented from Chris before and he is a great host. Property is perfect for growing families and plenty of things to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra H., St. Louis, MO /Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Get Away
The location was perfect. The house offered everything we needed. We are anxious to visit again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melony Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is huge and great for lots of people
Perfect location and the house is laid out very well for larger groups. PM was extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
We loved this house and hope to be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023