All 4 units are next door to
each other. Rent all 4 (max 20)
Villas have access to Boat Dockage on Homosassa River to Gulf
My Top 10 Things To Do In Citrus County, Florida
What a difference a nature coast makes! The contrast between the congested
freeway I'd
left only hours before, and the serene scene that stretched before my vacation
home in
the OZELLO KEYS , CRYSTAL RIVER, FL. was so pronounced, for a minute I thought I
was in
another country. Trees dripping with Spanish Moss lined a slow moving river
who's calm
was only broken by the chug of a fishermen laden boat returning with the day's
catch. ,
while a tiny island, inhabited only by monkeys, lay midstream AS I PADDLED BY IN
MY 2
PERSON Kayak supplied with my vacation home.
The monkeys, relocated to their island habitat from a now defunct Florida animal
park,
enjoy the gorgeous view everyday. I was only visiting "Florida's Nature Coast"
for the
weekend. And even though the vista from the Stilt home at 13972 OzelloTrail,
Ozello Keys,
Crystal River had an almost meditative effect on me, there was much more to see
and do in
this fascinating, but little known, corner of Florida that's less than two hours
drive
from Orlando, Tampa or Daytona.
The Ten Best Lowdown
As with all our "Ten Best" lists, item number one is the author's personal
favorite.
Aside from that, the order is not an order of preference. If it made it on the
list, we
thought it was pretty nifty, plain and simple. Be sure to stay tuned at the end
of the
article for great places to eat and stay while visiting Citrus County.
10 Best Things To Do In Citrus County, Florida
1. Swim with the Manatees
2. Salt or fresh water fishing
3. Visit the Ted Williams Baseball Museum
4. Explore Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park
5. Paddle a River Kayak
6. Enjoy Great Golfing
7. Go Biking
8. Scuba Dive or Snorkel
9. Shop for Antiques and Collectibles
10. Discover History from 500 B.C. to the Present
Getting There and Practicalities

1. Swim with the Manatees -- Citrus County is known worldwide for its manatee
population
and the protection of this endangered species is taken very seriously. Each
year, many
tourists learn about the plight of the gentle giants first hand, by donning a
wetsuit and
snorkeling the warm springs where the manatees come to escape the cold winter
ocean
temperatures.
The rules are strict: no chasing, riding or otherwise harassing the manatees.
Swimmers
must allow the animal to approach them, not the other way around, and never
touch with
more than one hand at a time. The rules didn't damper the experience in the
least. Since
the manatees have no natural enemies, they regularly made contact with their
awestruck
human visitors, and seemed to particularly enjoy being scratched under the
flippers. At
one point, I found myself surrounded by a swirling, graceful underwater ballet
as three
baby manatees played a game of tag, seemingly oblivious of my presence.
Swimming with the manatees isn't difficult or too physically exerting. There
were young
children as well as seniors on our trip. If you want a lifetime of stories to
tell your
friends, and the videos to prove them, do not miss this rare opportunity to
interact with
nature.

2. Salt or Fresh Water Fishing -- The fishing's fine in Citrus County, whether
you prefer
the fresh or salt water variety. You can't throw a rock in this area without
hitting a
fishing charter service. Anglers will be in seventh heaven year round as the
catch is
bountiful. Springtime brings Black Bass and Trout. Add Tarpon Sheepshead and
Grouper to
that list come summertime. In the fall its time to fish for Red Fish, Speckled
Trout,
Bass and Grouper and winter is Snapper season.
3. The Ted Williams Baseball Museum - Baseball fans can relive some of the
game's most
spectacular moments, as well as learn everything they could possibly want to
know about
baseball legend Williams at the museum. An 80 seat sports theater shows
continuous videos
of Ted Williams and the all-time greats. Before you leave, be sure to pay homage
to
baseball's best hitters in the Hitters Hall of Fame (new inductions take place
each
February).
4. Explore Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park - More than one third of Citrus
County
is protected as federal, state or county parks and wildlife refuges. Homosassa
Springs
State Wildlife Park is a great way to get a look at a lot of it in a short
period of
time. Visitors will especially want to visit the manatee rescue refuge to get an
up-close
view of these amazing creatures. An underwater observatory gives you a fish eye
view of
the action -- the next best thing to actually swimming with the manatees. In
addition to
manatees, you'll see a host of other wildlife indigenous to Florida, and one
hold over
from the days when the park was a privately owned parked -- Lu the hippopotamus
is a
local favorite who will live out his days in comfort at the state park.
5. Paddle a River Kayak -- Pop in the 2 person Kayak at your back door at the
vacation
home. Short paddle from the Lagoon around a saw grass island and your in the
River. The
St. Martins River provides a wonderful place to view wildlife such as dolphin,
manatees,
eagles, otters, and over 200 species of birds. Miles of Sawgrass islands to
explore. The
two homes offered at OZELLO KEYS , CRYSTAL RIVER, FL supplied my Kayak with the
homes
saving me so much money.
6. Enjoy Great Golfing -- As Citrus County is home to ten challenging public
courses and
four outstanding private courses, long waits are rare. Both serious and casual
golfers
will enjoy playing among the hills, valleys, nature trails and wildlife this
corner of
Florida offers. A FREE list of Names, addresses, and phone #s of the area
courses are
listed on their website at CrystalRiverWaterfrontRentals.com
7. Go Biking! -- Citrus County is a biker's paradise. On my ride along the
Withlacoochee
State Trail (part of the "Rails to Trails" program which converts defunct
railroads into
biking and hiking trails), I met cycling enthusiasts from as far away as Canada
to the
north and California to the west. They came because of the diverse two wheeled
opportunities in the area. In addition to the Withlacoochee, 46 miles of asphalt
which
meanders through state and county parks and recreation areas, the Fort Islands
Beach
Trail will take riders to the County's only salt water beach. There are also
some
wonderful off road trails which snake through woods and meadows teeming with
birds and
other wildlife.
Regardless of your biking taste, the bikes are supplied with these waterfront
Vacation
Homes saving me additional money.
8. Scuba Dive or Snorkel -- Besides the thrilling opportunity of swimming with
the
manatees, the Nature Coast offers divers a host of other options. Caves,
grottoes and the
chromatic rainbow springs - named for its assortment of multi-colored fish and
plants--
tempt divers. Snorkelers will enjoy exploring the shallows of the Crystal River
where, if
the season is right, they're apt to see a manatee or two.
9. Shop for Antiques and Collectibles -- The county is dotted with interesting
little
antique and collectibles shops as well as flea markets and even auction houses.
You can't
drive far without coming across something of interest. A good place to shop
around lunch
time is Heritage Village, a collection of shops and a wonderful restaurant
housed in
historic buildings. Antiques and collectibles will be found along with unique
gifts,
gourmet food and home accessories. Heritage Village can be found on North Citrus
Avenue
in Crystal River, Florida.
10. Discover History from 500 B.C. to the Present -- History buffs, whether
their
interest is ancient or more recent times, will find a lot to explore in Citrus
County.
The 14 acre State Archaeological Site in Crystal River dates back to 500 B.C.
More
recently, Fort Cooper was a post during the Seminole Indian war in the 1830's.
The County
is even home to 14 ghost towns, once thriving farms communities, wiped out in
the big
freeze of 1894/95. By the 20th century most of these towns were gone, but their
remains
are still explorable today.
By the way, This area has some of the BEST Motorcycle rides in the State, US19
North of
Crystal River traffic thins out to almost a lonely road on your way to CEDAR KEY
for
Lunch. Ozello Trail is touted as the Dragons tail of the South.
Manatee Season !!! Scallop Season!!!
Get Your Dates Now ...
Click Pictures - For Crystal River
Vacation MOVIES
Gulf Access with DOCK- Welcome to the Flats Fishing and Manatee Capitol of Florida!! Ozello Keys,
Crystal River, Florida. This Property sits on a lagoon. The property has its own boat
Launching Ramp! There are two homes
on one property. Stilt home with guesthouse. Both available waterfront and furnished.
Kayak/Canoe Trails Kiss a Manatee Sea Gulls, Pelicans
3 Bedroom Stilt Vacation Home - Lagoon
with access to GULF
Lagoon view from
Porch Stilt Upstairs Porch Living room/Dining
Loft/Queen
Bed Master/ Craftmatic
adj. King w/ vibration 2nd Bedroom/Queen
Bed
This home has a Screened porch first floor and a huge screen room second floor overlooking the Lagoon!! Water views from
Kitchen, Dining area, and Living room Bay Window.
NEXT DOOR
2 bedroom Guesthouse Vacation Home - GULF
Access with Dock
Living room/Queen Futon
Kitchen
Master/King
Bed /Full wall of windows to Lagoon
2nd Bedroom/Queen Bed
Dining Area Great Fishing
This home has a ground level view of the lagoon from the living room and a bedroom. The home has Mexican tile Floors,
and a large wrap around porch overlooking the lagoon, and Docks.
The lagoon leads to the St. Martins River, the river leads directly to the Gulf of Mexico -or- the Salt River through the backwaters North to Crystal River, or South to the Homosassa River without going to the Gulf. This is truly a boaters, wave-runners, kayak, canoe, and Fishermans paradise... Additional Boat dockage on Homosassa River available...Ask
Amenities:
13972 Ozello Trial, Ozello Keys, Crystal River, Fl
Common Areas-
Large Piled Dock for tie-up with additional floating dock for
sunbathing
3 Crap Traps at Dock
Table and chairs on Dock
under Dock Roof
2 Lounges on Floating Dock
On-site private Launching ramp
plus Ramp at Restraunt
Brick BBQ
Brick Fish Smoker
Picnic Table
Electronic Dart Board
Additional Outside Refrigerator for Beer and Bait
Washer/Dryer available on-site
3 Bedroom Stilt-
Bath with Tub/Shower
Huge screened areas for outside living- both First and Second floor
Satellite TV Receiver
Sony Big Screen projection TV
VCR player
DVD player
Master- Craftmatic King adjustable bed with massage
loft- Queen Bed and Sofa
Foosball Table
Fully Furnished
Full Kitchen
Linens
Cooking utensils
Color TV in master Bedroom w/ VCR
Color TV in Second Bedroom
Reverse Cycle Heat and Air plus additional individual A/C in two Bedrooms
Local Area Tips-Waterways, Local attractions, Where to Shrimp From Shore, How to Crab, Where to Find
$.99
Breakfast (2 eggs,2 Toast, Hash Browns or Grits) Best all u can eat Restraunt, etc.
2 Bedroom Guesthouse-
Bathroom with Large Shower
Huge screened areas for outside living
Foosball Table
Fully Furnished
Full Kitchen
Linens
Cooking utensils
Color TV- Living room
New Satellite TV Receiver
VCR- Living room
DVD-Living room
Color TVs in Both Bedrooms Reverse Cycle Heat and Air plus additional
individual A/C in each Bedroom.
Local Area Tips-Waterways, Local attractions, Where to Shrimp From Shore, How to Crab, Where to
Find $.99
Breakfast (2 eggs, 2 Toast, Hash Browns or Grits) Best all u can eat (including Crab) Restraunt etc.
Seafood Restaurant, Convenience Store/Gas/Bait, Marina, Fire Station, and Church there on the islands
within walking distance. Some of the BEST Fishing in the State, Redfish Wave-runner, Kayak, Canoe Paradise- explore the backwaters !!
Rental Rates for 13972 Ozello
Trail, Crystal River, Florida
3 Bedroom Stilt Vacation Home Furnished-(limit 6 )
1-6 Nights $ 139./Night prepaid (min 2 nights) 1-3 Weekly $
595./Week prepaid 1-3 Months $1,395./Month prepaid Special 4-6 Months Contact us for SPECIAL PRICING 7-12 Months Contact us for SPECIAL PRICING
2 person Kayak, Jackets, Paddles -FREE use 24 hrs/Day -1st come basis
Cleaning Fee (add to Total Lease amount) $ 99.
Security Deposit (refundable) $350.
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Notice:
1-3 month rentals include all utilities w/up to $75.00/month. Security Deposit $350. Florida Hotel- Motel tax additional fee on
any Florida rentals 6 months or less. Pets under 20 lbs ok w/ written approval and
$15./day,$75/wk,or $200/mo. and over fee.
required.
Pre-approved additional people over Max. $35./day, $175/wk or $500/mo.
or more. Not Approved on Contract $50./day for
length of stay.
No Refunds within a three week period of Reservation.
CRYSTAL RIVER LAKEFRONT VILLAS
Lapond Lakefront Villas - 1 and 2 Bedroom Lakefront
Villas- Dock
Full Kitchen - All New Appliances, Microwave, Blender, Toaster, Can Opener
New Plush w/w Carpet Floors
Linens
Cooking utensils
Color TV and VCR Living room
Stereo in Living room
Color TV both Bedrooms
Central Heat and Air
Patio- off Master Bedroom facing Pond/Lake
Covered Patio in Front with New BBQ , Round Table and 6 chairs outside
Local Area Tips-Waterways, Local attractions, Where to Shrimp From Shore, How to Crab, Where to Find $.99
Breakfast
(2 eggs,2 Toast, Hash Browns or Grits) Best all u can eat Restraunt etc.
2 Queen Beds and Sleeper Sofa in Living room (max 6)
NEED Help? Cell (352)302-6994 Availability Calendar 1-6 Nights $
119./Night prepaid (min 2 nights) 1-4 Weekly $
595./Week prepaid
1-3 Months
$1095./Month prepaid Special 4-6 Months Contact us for SPECIAL PRICING 7-12 Months Contact us for SPECIAL PRICING
Cleaning Fee (add to Total Lease amount) $ 99.
Security Deposit (refundable) $350.
Rent 2 or more units at same time and receive 5% Discount on 1 property of
your choice.
FIGURE YOUR COST BELOW
Notice:
1-3 month rentals include all utilities w/up to $75.00/month. Security Deposit $350. Florida Hotel- Motel tax additional fee on
any Florida rentals 6 months or less. Pets under 20 lbs ok w/ written approval and
$15./day,$75/wk,or $200/mo. and over fee.
required.
Pre-approved additional people over Max. $35./day, $175/wk or $500/mo.
or more. Not Approved on Contract $50./day for
length of stay.
No Refunds within a three week period of Reservation.
1 Bedroom: (max 4)
Living Room (Queen Sofa Bed)
Dining
Bedroom (Queen)
Bath with Tub/Shower
Fully Furnished
Full Kitchen- Microwave, Blender, Toaster, Can Opener
Linens
Cooking utensils
Color TV and VCR Living room
Stereo in Living room
Color TV Bedroom
Central Heat and Air
Patio- off Bedroom facing Pond/Lake
Front covered Patio - Round Table and 4 chairs outside
1-6 Nights $
99./ Night prepaid (min 2 nights) 1-3 Weekly $
495./
Week prepaid
1-3 Months $.
995./ Month prepaid Winter Special 4-6 Months Contact us for SPECIAL PRICING 7-12 Months Contact us for SPECIAL PRICING
Cleaning Fee (add to Total Lease amount) $ 99.
Security Deposit (refundable)
$350.
Rent 2 or more units at same time and receive 5% Discount on Rent on 1 property of
your choice.
FIGURE YOUR COST BELOW
Notice:
1-3 month rentals include all utilities w/up to $75.00/month. Security Deposit $350. Florida Hotel- Motel tax additional fee on
any Florida rentals 6 months or less. Pets under 20 lbs ok w/ written approval and
$15./day,$75/wk,or $200/mo. and over fee.
required.
Pre-approved additional people over Max. $35./day, $175/wk or $500/mo.
or more. Not Approved on Contract $50./day for
length of stay.
No Refunds within a three week period of Reservation.
Directions to Reserve: (Read instructions first)
. Determine if your dates are available from calendar links
below:
Ozello Keys vacation homes, Crystal River, Fl. (Gulf Access)
NEXT DOOR
Living room (Queen Sofa Bed) 
Master Bedroom (Queen) 
2nd Bedroom (Queen)
Dining/Kitchen (all new appliances) 
Living Room (Queen Sofa Bed) 
Dining 
Bedroom (Queen) 
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