amenities include a private boat ramp and 2 fishing docks. the unfussy, 1- and 2-bedroom cottages come with cable tv, plus living rooms, kitchens and dining areas. some have porches. set 2 miles from homosassa springs wildlife state park, this relaxed resort on the homosassa river is 4 miles from yulee sugar mill ruins historic state park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. minimum-stay rules may apply. children age 16 and under stay at no charge Tampa International Airport 1 hr 11
Homosassa Springs (3 min) Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Crystal River Preserve State Park (24 min) 20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Hunter Springs Park (18 min) This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (16 min) An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (3 min) Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Old Homosassa Veterans Memorial (7 min) Historic site Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (26 min) Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. Ozello (19 min) Kayak fishing and kayaking 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. Three Sisters Springs (15 min) In the winter, manatees can been viewed from a boardwalk in this wildlife refuge with clear water. Nature Coast Manatee Tours (9 min) Crystal River Archaeological State Park (23 min) Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. Monkey Island (10 min) Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park West Entrance (3 min) |