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Big Home Crystal River on Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool-fire pit-kayaks

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Cozy living area with a large bed and two bunk beds, featuring a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and a patterned rug.
Relax in this stylish living room with a large sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by a beautiful outdoor area.
Relax in style with Adirondack chairs and a round table, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene view.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island and comfortable seating for two.
Enter through the grand double door, featuring a circular glass window, into a spacious interior with a dining area, kitchen, and cozy seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Hunter Spring Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Big Home Crystal River on Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool-fire pit-kayaks

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.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Crystal River Preserve State Park. Laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the pool
  • 13 minutes on foot from Crystal River Preserve State Park and a 3-minute drive from Fort Island Trail Park
Big Home Crystal River on Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool-fire pit-kayaks offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Chris Welch

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • 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

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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

Big Home Crystal River on Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool-fire pit-kayaks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 199 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle I., Saint Cloud

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation

I can’t say enough good things about this location. From the warm, friendly communication with the property owner, to the spectacular views, to a very well stocked house, this vacation far exceeded our expectations for our scalloping trip. With a boat ramp nearby and a close proximity to exiting the channel out to the grounds, this is a great place to stay with your boat. I would highly recommend this location to any and all of my friends interested in staying in Crystal River. Thank you Chris for the opportunity and wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

D J., Ocala

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location

Beautiful view of Crystal River. Great house with plenty of room for the entire family.
Enclosed pool area.
Beautiful view of Crystal River
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness

BEST PLACE FOR LARGER FAMILIES!

Perfect location with amazing views. The space allows for privacy when sleeping but has the most accommodating common spaces for families to gather and spend time. Our family's and grandchildren had a blast being able to be under one roof. Highly recommend for larger families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Property

We had a fantastic stay! Location was perfect for accessing the gulf, springs, and restaurants by boat. The kids loved the pool and water toys and the accommodations were just as described. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hillary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place with an incredible view!

This house has an incredible view along with plenty of room for our family! We have stayed here several times and have an amazing vacation every time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great family vacay. House was spacious and well equipped. Pool was refreshing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D., Richmond Hill GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Large comfortable House

Loved that we were able to fish , swim in the pool and use the kayaks to see a Manatee. Very relaxing for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, spacious property on the water

Large open spaces, several room and bathroom options. Screened in pool area, grill, and firepit made for a great outdoor experience on the water. Close to town to grab anything you need.
Outdoor fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home

Chris was a great host. Communication was easy. House is spacious and very clean. Pool and amenities are fabulous. My only suggestion is to consider putting a more permanent door to the bunk room The screen provided did create privacy but doesn't block any sounds of the home into that space. Loved staying in the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break vacation

This is our second stay at this home. We all found the stay very relaxing. The kids enjoyed the heated pool every day. Always something to do: fishing off dock, catching blue crabs, kayaks (life jackets too) were a plus, relaxing evening around the bon fire. Chris our host was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Green Bay, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, beautiful home, welcoming owner

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay. Crystal River is a wonderful get away for a quiet and relaxing trip. We have stayed with this owner before and he always makes you feel at home, we prefer his properties because of his hospitality and attention to comfort for guests. Things have changed a little from the photos, likely due to storm damage last year and the foutons are no longer there but we had just enough beds for our group. The privacy screen for the bunk room was also perfect. The heated pool was fantastic and the kids loved how deep it was, it was great for their cannonball tricks. The kids also enjoyed crabbing and fishing from the docks as well as the games in the game room/garage.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Manatee Manor on Crystal River was Awesome!!!

We had been to the Beach and were heading north... but wanted to spend a few more days in Florida. Found Manatee Manor and loved it!!! There were only 3 of us and this home is HUGE!!! Could easily accommodate a large family or group! The neighborhood was quiet and nice, the view over the river was Amazing and the Pool was PERFECT!!! The home has everything you might need for a short or extended stay. It is conveniently located near Three Sisters Springs which we LOVED and would recommend. We have also been to Homosassa Springs and would recommend that as well! This is a Beautiful Home, Great Quiet Location and definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Winter Break

The house had everything we needed and more, the host was super responsive. Had a great trip! Especially grateful for the screen around the pool making swimming possible on particularly buggy evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

Liked: Cleanliness

CCG LLC Company Get Away

We are very familiar with the Crystal River area.The house and furnishing were perfect for our 6 party group with space and accommodations for more if we needed.The location on Crystal River made for beautiful sunrises.We will definitely return for a visit in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Fantastic Stay!

Each January we travel to Crystal River with a group of 14 women to swim with the Florida manatees. Its a high energy week and finding the right place to " call home" is really important. The waterfront house on Watersedge Dr is absolutely perfect for large groups. The shared living space is ideal for a group with plenty of comfy chairs and couches with a huge TV set. The rooms are all so well appointed and the kitchen is so easy to navigate. Sunrises are stunning over the water and the backyard is complete with a dock, kayaks, grilling station, lounge chairs and a fire pit.Our host, Chris was always available to answer questions before our arrival and during the trip. It is without hesitation that I recommend this beautiful spacious home for your next family gathering.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kehlie O., Metamora, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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 traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Christy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Great location beautiful home. Hope to be back again! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Robb G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ward M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Awesome house on the main river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024