Camp Manatee-waterfront, kayaks, pet-friendly

Grab your family and go camping at CAMP MANATEE! We are a pet-friendly property located on a wildlife-filled, Kings Bay canal. Use our poles to fish right in the backyard, launch our kayaks from our floating dock or take your boat out scalloping from your private boat slip. This property oasis is perfect for some R&R or lots of activity. We are less than 3mi to downtown, shopping and water activities. boat slip tandem and 2 singles, 1 youth gas grill wood firepit fishing poles outdoor sink The space 🏖️This WATERFRONT, pet-friendly property is a hidden gem and a fun place to bring your family. We've decorated the home in a "camp-style" theme that will sure to be a hit with everyone! INSIDE *This home is one side of a duplex with complete privacy in the backyard minus a shared space at the seawall for the kayak ramp. ** The property is newly renovated throughout and all the furniture is brand new! 2 KING BEDS, a futon in the living room and a self inflating air mattress. A fun, retro fridge in our rustic-themed kitchen and a new stackable w/d. We accept up to 6 ppl. There is an additional fee for over 4 ppl. $5 per person per night. Please make sure you have the right amount of ppl entered with your booking information. I'm proud to say we've gotten to share our little home with many families, and we love to hear their stories of manatee watching, fish catching, scallop hunting and time together around the firepit. 💦WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Quiet canal with no other homes across the water. ✅Boat slip is just steps from the deck ✅ Wood-burning fire pit area ✅ Fish from our seawall - we have poles! ✅ Kayaks -2 singles/ 1 tandem, 1 youth ✅ Life jackets and paddles ✅ Antigravity patio chairs ✅ Outdoor sink for fish and scallop cleaning ✅ large patio table for 6 ✅ cornhole ✅ beach chairs LOCAL FAVORITES TO MAKE YOUR GETAWAY PICTURE PERFECT... 💦 3 Sisters Springs 💦 King Spring ⛳️Plantation golf course 🤿 Hunter Springs Park 🏖️Fort Island Trail Beach 🏞️Homosassa Springs State Park Downtown shopping 🛍️ Bike trails, hiking trails, airboat rides, charters, manatee tours, shopping and restaurants all less than 3miles away. ACTIVITIES Please visit our "guidebook on this listing for local recommendations to restaurants and activities. Feel free to message host anytime for questions. Our goal is to help you make the most out of your stay!⛱️ 🍽️ 🤿 ATTENTION KAYAKERS We recommend water shoes and life jackets are provided. We have a map in the "additional photos" section to assist with navigation. 🚤ATTENTION BOATERS Flat bottom/pontoon boats are best in this canal. There are two ways in and out and we can direct you on the best way for your boat. Tide lows need to be watched. We recommend no boats longer than 24' at this location. The driveway is double wide to park trailer. Please message us if you have any questions! 🐶ATTENTION PET OWNERS We can accept up to two dogs. No cats, sorry. Please send breed and weight of dogs(s) before booking. Please consider your pets barking habits before booking since this is a duplex and you will probably have a neighbor. Make sure you add the $100 pet fee at checkout. Please read pet rules listed under the section, "other details to note". Smoking and vaping only allowed outdoors. MARIJUANA USE IS NOT ALLOWED ON THIS PROPERTY. **Please see "other details to note" for safety, pet rules, boating, kayak and amenities disclaimer, cameras, pests, cleaning and additional notes on smoking rules. Please read and sign rental agreement prior to your stay. We look forward to you making Camp Manatee your favorite Crystal River getaway! 🏕️ Guest access Your space includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen and family room. The outside area includes a large deck, backyard, and boat slip. Back yard is fenced in on both sides with full privacy minus 8' closest to sea wall for shared access to the ramp and floating dock Other things to note SAFTEY In the bathroom there is a big "step-up" into the tub and big "step-down" out of the tub (a grab bar to assist but not to bear full weight is in place). Please be mindful of the seawall. At low tide it can be a 6' or more drop off. CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES IN THE BACKYARD. WARNING...Although many visitors swim in Kings Bay and the surrounding springs, swimming in our canal is at your own risk. Alligators may be present. DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE AS IT MAY ENCOURAGE AGGRESSVIE BEHAVIOR. SMOKING ONLY ALLOWED OUTDOORS. PLEASE NO SMOKING INDOORS. NO MARIJUANA USE ALLOWED on this property! PET RULES 1. Please DO NOT allow your pet to sleep in our human beds. It is impossible to get pet hair completely out of the sheets. 2. Please do not allow your pet to roam into your neighbor's yard. Use a leash if needed. 3. Please pick up after your pet's mess in the yard. We love our furry friends so help us make it a positive experience for everyone. Thank you! BOATING AND KAYAK DISCLAIMER All guests who use a boat or kayak on the property do it at their own risk. The property's owners are not liable for any accidents, injuries, or damages incurred while using any recreation water vehicles. Guests must comply with all local boating laws and regulations. Any damages caused by boats/kayaks to the property or third parties are the sole responsibility of the guest. ADDITIONAL AMENITIES DISCLAIMER which includes but not limited to kayak ramp, floating dock, wood burning fire pit, gas grill, fishing poles and appliances. Property owners' goal is to keep every amenity up to date in its proper working condition, but it is possible issues may arise without the knowledge of the owner/host. With this in mind, we expect each guest to use all products on property with common sense and caution. We expect every guest to notify host if you have a concern or notice a misfunction with any amenity on the property. Owner/host is not responsible for injuries or accidents while these items are in use by guest. CAMERAS We use 2 motion activated video cameras on the outside of the house. One is in the back pointing out towards the yard and the other is near the front door pointing out towards the street. Our main reasons for this is to ensure safety of our guests and be aware of any illegal activity. It also allows us to be aware that all house services such as garbage, lawn etc.. is being maintained properly. CLEANING Our goal is to keep our property clean as a whistle so each guest feels safe and comfortable at every check-in. We have the best team that implements a rigorous routine of disinfecting the space in order for you to feel right at home. Being that our property is pet-friendly, we also take additional steps after each furry friends' stay, however, we cannot 100% guarantee some evidence will not be present that a pet has been there. If your have allergies to pets, our property may not be best suited for you. PESTS If you are visiting from out of state, Florida has pests!! Our property gets sprayed quarterly inside and out and is frequently checked for our pesky pests, but we cannot guarantee you will not encounter something inside the house. It is best to keep doors and windows closed when not in use.