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

Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lobby
On Crystal River, Manatee Manor offers a serene retreat with an outdoor area featuring a heated pool and large backyard. Enjoy scenic views of the river from two boat docks or stroll along the newly paved path to the wood fire pit. Inside, relax in spacious living areas with travertine flooring and modern kitchens.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14381 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer

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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.

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

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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 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.

Events

No events allowed

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
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

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

About the area

Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Home Crystal River on Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool-fire pit-kayaks have a pool?

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

Is Big Home Crystal River on Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool-fire pit-kayaks pet-friendly?

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

Where is Big Home Crystal River on Main River-Amazing Views-Heated Pool-fire pit-kayaks 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).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 213 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house! It is perfect for a group and has everything you need! This is our fifth year
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and back patio/ boat docks were the highlight of this house and everything we hoped for!! The house was also stocked and maintained very well. Beds were comfortable, linens were good quality and the industrial sized ice machine was an added bonus and necessity!! Highly recommend and would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

D J.

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

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

Donny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. The house is perfect for a large group with plenty of living, sleeping and outdoor space. The outdoor living is perfect with the pool and crystal river in your backyard. Chris, the host, is responsive and easy to work with. The location is also ideal. I highly recommend this home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

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

Michelle I.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Laura W.

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

Excellent home for extended family vacation

The home is in a great neighborhood with good waterfront accommodations for boats. It was a cold snap and we very much enjoyed the fire pit ( a pleasant surprise that wasn’t apparent from the listing )
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

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

Amazing house and location

This house was perfect for our large group! So much space inside and out. Great kitchen area and kids/teen space. Pool was a great way to relax after being out all day scalloping. Loved everything about this house and its location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sallie C.

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

This house is amazing.

We loved this house. It was well maintained and very clean. Our children were thrilled with the fishing opportunities and the kayaks. Communication with owner was great. We give this house 5 stars in all areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Highly recommended

This gorgeous house was perfect with plenty of space!! If you are looking for a house for a gathering, this is definitely the place! The pictures don’t do it justice! We all had a fabulous time and even booked this house again for next year. I highly recommend booking and the owner had great communication too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

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

Amazing home for large group

We had four generations of family with us on this trip and the home worked perfectly for us. Everyone had their own bathroom and the extra large dining room table meant we could all sit and eat together. The pool was so warm and we went down 10 minutes down the road to Fort Island beach to watch the sunsets. ALL the beds were very comfortable and having three thermostats in the home meant everyone was very comfortable in the evenings. Would definitely stay here again and again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Perfect house !

This home is amazing. We were fortunate to spend Thanksgiving week here and this house is perfect. Chris was great to work with and made sure our stay was everything it should be. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The beds are very comfortable and the house is very clean. The heated pool was great and very warm……warmer then any pool we have ever had with a rental. We had manatees at the dock every day and enjoyed fishing off the 2 docks and kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Spacious single level home on the river

The property was large and spacious. The description is accurate and did not disappoint. We were not crowded. There was plenty of room to spread out. There was plenty of everything needed: dishes, towels, ect. We will plan to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin V.

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

Wonderful Vacation :)

We had a group of 12 - 6 adults and 6 kids. This house was absolutely perfect for our crew! The bunk room was great for our boys and the mother-in-law suite was perfect for our teen girls to have some privacy. The pool and screened in patio were wonderful, and we used that space often. We used the paddle boards and kayaks and explored the area. The house was clean and the owner responded to issues promptly! Overall, very pleased with our stay. We swam with the manatees, but felt that Crystal River didn’t have a ton of other activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas b., Lake Mary

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

Great house in Crystal River

This was a great house to rent while in Crystal River. It was beautiful, spacious, on the water, great location, had everything you would need while staying there. If you are looking for a great place for a large family or friends this, is it. We rented a pontoon boat one day as we do every year we go, and it was nice to dock up at the house grab our stuff and go. The same when we were done for the day, we dropped everything off and drove the boat back to the marina which is only about a mile up the street. All great things and we are already planning to rent the house again next time we decide to go to Crystal River.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023