| featuring flat-screen tvs, the unpretentious rooms provide wi-fi, and tea and coffeemakers. family rooms sleep up to 4 people, and add dining areas. some rooms offer minifridges. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off us-98, this straightforward, family-run hotel on leafy grounds is a 4-minute walk from kings bay park, and 13 minutes walk from manatee viewing at three sisters springs. parking is available
Gainesville Regional Airport 1 hr 24
Ozello (17 min)
Kayak fishing and kayaking Three Sisters Springs (13 min)
In the winter, manatees can been viewed from a boardwalk in this wildlife refuge with clear water. Homosassa Springs (15 min)
Large, historic spring in a state park, best known as a hot spot for wintering manatees. Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (17 min)
Popular spot for fishing, crabbing & spotting dolphins, with sunset views & a nearby beach. Coastal Heritage Museum (2 min)
Local-history exhibits in a former city hall, built in 1939 from locally quarried limestone. Three Sisters Springs Visitors Center -Swim With Manatees (2 min) Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park West Entrance (15 min) Hunter Springs Kayaks (3 min) Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (15 min)
Showcase for native Floridian wildlife, including an underwater observatory for manatee viewing. Crystal River Archaeological State Park (8 min)
Remnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (5 min)
An undeveloped winter haven for endangered manatees, with a picnic area, bay views & a gift shop. Crystal River Preserve State Park (10 min)
20 miles of coastline with islands, inlets, trails, wildlife viewing, fishing & a visitor center. Copp Winery & Brewery (10 min)
Winery, beer, wine, and wine tasting Hunter Springs Park (5 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 (3 min)
Manatee and snorkeling | 
