| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set along route 98, this casual hotel is a 10-minute walk from the manatee observatory at homosassa springs wildlife state park. there's also a relaxed bar-and-grill restaurant with a terrace. bright, traditionally furnished rooms feature free wi-fi, coffeemakers and cable tv. complimentary amenities include parking and continental breakfast. an outdoor pool next to a playground has a tiki bar and sunloungers. upgraded rooms add balconies, sofas, microwaves and minifridges
Tampa International Airport 1 hr 8
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (12 min)
An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees (12 min)
Manatee and snorkeling Crystal River Archaeological State Park (19 min)
Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. Three Sisters Springs (12 min)
In the winter, manatees can been viewed from a boardwalk in this wildlife refuge with clear water. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park West Entrance (19 min) Nature Coast Manatee Tours (9 min) Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (23 min)
Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. Ozello (16 min)
Kayak fishing and kayaking Crystal River Preserve State Park (21 min)
20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (5 min)
Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Hunter Springs Park (14 min)
This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch. Homosassa Springs (20 min)
Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Monkey Island (9 min) Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park (6 min)
Roadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs. | 
