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Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included

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Fitness facility
Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, stereo

Overview of Snorkel with the Manatees in Your Back Yard - Kayaks Included

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Homosassa, FL
  • Popular LocationHomosassa Springs Wildlife State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHomosassa Butterfly7 min drive
  • Popular Location7 Sisters Springs13 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)66 min drive

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

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Diana Oestreich

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Snorkel With the Manatees in Your Back Yard Kayaks Included

About the area

Homosassa

What's nearby

  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 1 min walk
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park - 3 min drive
  • Homosassa Butterfly - 7 min drive
  • 7 Sisters Springs - 13 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moschello's Pizza - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Sugarmill Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Two Guys From Italy - 5 min drive
  • Twistee Treat Homosassa - 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house is great, has all the amenities, very clean. The owner is responsive and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place!
Second time staying, and we really enjoy the house and garden.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great trip
Everythung at the house was fine, the manatees were friendly, and the food, service, and entertainment at MARGUERITA GRILL was GREAT !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manatee
The opportunity to be so close to the reserve was idyllic. We were able to take the kayaks for a paddle and within 1000 yds we were watching the Manatee stay warm at the entrance to the State park’s water side!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great weekend !
We got there later than normal, because, due to the inclement weather, we decided we wouldn't try to swim with the manatees. I love the keybox entry. The house was clean and orderly, it had everything we needed. We always enjoy our stay here, whether we swim with the manatees or not!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another excellent stay
We stay there every Thanksgiving and have not been disappointed! See you next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly OUTSTANDING location!
The location of this house is suburb, especially if you like to kayak and particularly if you like to kayak to hang out with manatees. Diana made the whole process easy and clear and was prompt in answering any questions we had. We visited for a couple of nights in late November and felt so lucky to have just a 4 or 5 minute paddle to the Homosassa Head Spring where manatees congregate in the colder months. And the Ellie Schiller Wildlife State Park is just a 5 minute walk from the house as well. The backyard with 2 docks, kayak ramp, chairs and a gas fire-pit is a lovely place to relax. Other nearby adventures (all within 30 miles away )we recommend are: swimming with manatees in Kings Bay with Bird's Underwater Dive Center, stand up paddle boarding on the Rainbow River (turtles and otters)and kayaking the Weeki Wachee River(manatees and raccoons). One recommendation would be to plan on cooking or grilling out at the house if you're visiting on a Monday night since most local restaurants seem to be closed on Mondays!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Perfect for my small group of friends. We loved using the kayaks. No manatee sightings in early November but we did see a dolphin and swam in the head springs. The town is real cute too! We loved the freezer for shrimp and the ice cream Barr — they had really unique flavors.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Lovely place, great location, spent hours just sat outside watching the birds, insects and jumping fish! Had a daily visit from a heron! The kayaks were great, went out for a paddle every day and saw manatees every time, including mothers and babies! It was very quiet on the Monday but by the time we got to Friday it was very busy with boats and paddlers but this did not spoil our enjoyment. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The only negatives were that the area where you entered the water to get in the kayaks was very rocky and slippery and the road could be a bit noisy at times, but these were very minor points. Met a very friendly neighbour who told us all about the area and how it had been affected by recent bad weather (The weather was gorgeous when we were there if a bit cool on a morning by Florida standards!). All in all we had a lovely stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The house was perfect for a short stay. Clean, great location, perfect size, great outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023