| there's 12,000 sq ft of event space, including a ballroom. a resort fee covers a beach shuttle and beach gear, plus access to a golf course, an outdoor pool, a gym and tennis courts. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. warm rooms have wi-fi and flat-screens, plus minifridges and coffeemakers; some add terraces and/or water views. a spa, a kids' club and bike rentals are available. a restaurant/bar has water views. kids age 15 and under stay free with a parent. suites offer living areas and pull-out sofas. villas come with kitchenettes. on 232 acres of grounds along kings bay, this relaxed greek revivalstyle resort is a mile from route 98 and 9 miles from fort island gulf beach
Gainesville Regional Airport 1 hr 29
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (13 min)
Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Copp Winery & Brewery (5 min)
Winery, beer, wine, and wine tasting Coastal Heritage Museum (7 min)
Local-history exhibits in a former city hall, built in 1939 from locally quarried limestone. Hunter Springs Park (7 min)
This wooded park is named for its natural springs & popular for a cozy beach with a kayak launch. Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees (6 min)
Manatee and snorkeling Three Sisters Springs (4 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 (14 min) Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (13 min)
Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. Ozello (15 min)
Kayak fishing and kayaking Hunter Springs Kayaks (6 min) Three Sisters Springs Visitors Center -Swim With Manatees (6 min) Homosassa Springs (14 min)
Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Crystal River Archaeological State Park (13 min)
Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. Crystal River Preserve State Park (14 min)
20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (18 min)
An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. | 
