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

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Aerial view-we have a beautiful view down the river toward three sisters springs
Two docks with view down the river toward three sisters springs.
Aerial view of two docks and detached house and large back yard.
Screened heated pool with plenty of room outdoors.
Walking up from the docks and looking at the outdoor area with the fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14380.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect family vacation! Something for everyone.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets allowed with pet deposit. Backyard not fenced
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside, smoke outside. Don't litter.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal River

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Crystal Shores, a neighbourhood in Crystal River. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 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 holiday 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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 191 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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 traveller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Laura M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scalloping Trip

We had a wonderful time at this house. Plenty of room for all 9 of us. The pool was great after a hot day on the water. The cleaning company could have done a better job. There was butter or something greasy on the handles in the kitchen. So, I then had to wipe them all down because clearly that was not done. The dishwasher was not emptied and some of the dishes and pots and pans were dirty. There also isn't any type of mixing/food prep bowls, only fancy glass bowls. Overall the house was great besides having to clean stuff before using it especially since we have to pay cleaning fee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Noelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home with bonus kitchen

Very nice home. Owner was willing to send assistance when an issue arose but was considerate of not disrupting our vacation. We enjoyed the spaciousness of the house and the kitchen off of the master bedroom was very convenient. The location was quiet and peaceful. We probably wouldn't rent the home again due to the patio space. The pebble flooring was coming apart. It was painful to walk on it barefoot. We removed the pool cleaner to swim because the kids didn't want to swim with the "monster" in the pool. The owner asked us not to keep it disconnected for long so the pool water would stay clear so we reconnected it at the end of each day but didn't care for the responsibility; the plastic was brittle and coming apart. The patio tables were not cleaned prior to our arrival. We found cigarette butts, food crumbs and fish scales on the tables. The inside of the home was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris Welch

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We live close in Ocala and have always loved Crystal River. This is a property that definitely requires enjoyment so we decided to share it with others since we can't be here full time. We have another home on same road very close to this one and love the neighborhood.

Why they chose this property

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What makes this property unique

I love large gatherings in this home as it offers private sleeping space for everyone but a large open floor plan for larger group gatherings. The kids have options for bumper pool, air hockey and their own 55' tv for movies in the second living room all while still being close to adults and the center of the house. The river location allows quick and easy access to Three Sisters or the Gulf without the need to time the tides.

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English

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