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Manatee Season !!! Scallop Season!!! 
Scuba Diving!!! Incredible Fishing!!!
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MOVIE-Swim w/ Manatees Movie- Scalloping off St. Martins
MOVIE-Waterfront 3 BR and 2 BR next door MOVIE- Lakefront 2-1 BR's and 2- 2 BR's LAKEFRONT DOCK
Kayak/Canoe Trails Kiss a Manatee Sea Gulls, Pelicans Swim with Manatees
Ozello Sunsets Dolphins at Dock Fishing Pier End John Brown Rd. FREE use 2 person Kayak Explore Backwaters
Redfishing Scuba Easy Cave Dives/Snorkel Ozello Owl Gear for Scalloping
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| Property | Location | Waterfront | Min Stay | Daily Rate | Weekly | Monthly | Utilities Paid | Security | Cleaning Fee | Specials | Possible Fees | H/M Tx/Surcharges | |||
| 1 | Homosassa | Gulf access | 2=$239 | 3+Days=$199 | 995 | 2786 | owner | $350.00 | $99 | Check Calendar | Pet/ExtraPeople | 11% | |||
| 2 | Crystal River | Gulf access | 2=$239 | 3+=$199 | 995 | 2786 | owner | $350.00 | $99 | Check Calendar | Pet/ExtraPeople | 11% | |||
| 3 | Crystal River | Gulf access | 2=$179 | 3+=$149 | 745 | 2086 | owner | $350.00 | $99 | Check Calendar | Pet/ExtraPeople | 11% | |||
Gulf Access Homosassa Waterfront 3 BR/2 Bath Stilt with 130' of DOCKAGE
Welcome to the Flats Fishing and Manatee Capitol of Florida!!
Homosassa, Florida about 8 miles South of Crystal River, Fl.. This Property sits on Deep water Canal off main Government marked Channel to Gulf. The property Situated on 3 Lots, Lots of Room!!!.
3/2 Homosassa Homosassa River Stilt Home - Gulf Access
Incredible Views from Living room
Homosassa 3 BR Stilt
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SPECIALS- 1 WEEK=BUY 5 NIGHTS , GET 2 FREE!!
1 MONTH= BUY 2 WEEKS, GET 2 FREE!!!
1-3 month rentals include all utilities up to $100. 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, or $300/mo. and over fee.
required.
Pre-approved additional people over Max. $35./day, or $500/mo. or more. Not Approved on Contract $50./day for
length of stay.
No Refunds within a three week period of Reservation.
PROPERTY #2-#3 Crystal River Ozello Keys
Crystal River, Ozello Keys Waterfronts
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 Swim with Manatees
Ozello Sunsets Dolphins at Dock Ozello Fishing Pier- End John Brown Rd. FREE use 2 person Kayak Explore Backwaters
Red fishing Scuba Easy Cave Dives/Snorkel Ozello Owl Gear for Scalloping
3 Bedroom Stilt Vacation Home - Lagoon with access to GULF
Lagoon view from Upper Porch Stilt Upstairs Porch Living room/Dining Loft-Bedroom/Queen Bed
Master/ Craftmatic adj. King w/ vibration 2nd Bedroom/Queen Bed Snack Bar at Kitchen Ceramic Tile Floors throughout
Foosball FREE use 2 person Kayak Floating Dock for Sunning/Kayaks Dock from Launching Ramp
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.
Guesthouse NEXT DOOR
(#3) Waterfront 2 bedroom Guesthouse Vacation Home - GULF Access with Dock,
next door to 3BR Stilt.
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Living room/Queen Futon Kitchen Dining Area Master/King Bed /Full wall of windows to Lagoon
2nd Bedroom/Queen Bed Great Fishing FREE use 2 person Kayak
Play area under Stilt- Air Hockey, Pool Table, Darts, Extra Refrigerator for Beer and Bait
Free use Crab Traps
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-
3 Bedroom Stilt-
2 Bedroom Guesthouse-
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 ) 
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SPECIALS- 1 WEEK=BUY 5 NIGHTS , GET 2 FREE!!
1 MONTH= BUY 2 WEEKS, GET 2 FREE!!!
2 person Kayak, Jackets, Paddles - FREE
1-3 month rentals include all utilities up to $100. Security Deposit $350. Florida Hotel- Motel tax and surcharge additional fee on
any Florida rentals 6 months or less. Pets under 20 lbs ok w/ written approval and $15./day, or $300/mo. and over fee.
required.
Pre-approved additional people over Max. $35./day, or $500/mo. or more. Not Approved on Contract $50./day for
length of stay.
No Refunds within a three week period of Reservation.
2 Bedroom Ground level Guest house Vacation Home
Waterfront Next Door-
(limit 4 )
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NEED Help? Call Franks' Cell (352)302-6994
SPECIALS- 1 WEEK=BUY 5 NIGHTS , GET 2 FREE!!
1 MONTH= BUY 2 WEEKS, GET 2 FREE!!!
Notice:
1-3 month rentals include all utilities w/up to $100.00/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, or $300/mo. and over fee.
required.
Pre-approved additional people over Max. $35./day, or $500/mo. or more. Not Approved on Contract $50./day for
length of stay.
No Refunds within a three week period of Reservation.
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My Top 10 Things To Do From our Crystal River Vacation
Rentals
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 Ozello Trail,
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 there to explore 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.
Activities -
Fishing- Redfish, Grouper, Mackerel, Trout, Tarpon, Crabs, Scallops
Scuba
Diving- world renowned Crystal River Caves and Springs,
Gulf, and numerous
Springs (i.e. Ginny Springs, Devils Den, Hospital Hole
etc.) and caves all
within an hours drive.
Boating-canoes, kayak, wave-runners, Party Barges,
airboats, flats boats
Explore the thousands of islands in the backwaters
Rich Indian history- Indian mounds on the islands in backwaters
Go Shrimping
at the end of Ozello Trail.
Scalloping at mouth of St. Martins in season
after July 1
Hiking, Biking, Many GOLF Clubs, Tennis, and Fitness areas
Several colorful taverns and Restaurants
Wildlife abounds- This is the
Nature Coast
Close to most major commerce- Chain Restaurants, Home Depot,
Crystal River Mall etc.
15 min-Homosassa Wildlife Park
15 min to Fort
Island Trail Gulf Beach - saltwater Beach
15 min to Crystal River Springs
Swimming beach freshwater Springs
15 min to Crystal River Public Pool/Park
30 min-Weeki Wachee Nature park and Buccaneer Bay swimming.
1-hr- Famous
Silver Springs and water park, horse farms
1 hr- Tampa Airport, Busch
Gardens, Stadium, Cultural
Center, Aquarium, Ybor, Channel side,
International Mall, USF
1.5 hrs- Miles of White sand beaches in Clearwater -
(south of
Crystal River)
1.45 hr- Disney, Sea World, Universal Studios,
Orlando
2 Hrs Atlantic Coast-Daytona Beach etc.
Cultural-Theaters, museums, etc. and nightlife close by in Tampa and
Clearwater.
Swim with Manatees
Dive
Caves
Day Trip Links
Attractions - most are within 2 hours one way - You can leave the Keys at 8:00 a.m. and be at any Orlando attraction
by opening - leave at 8:00 p.m. and be back to the Keys by 10:00 p.m.
Cypress Gardens- newly REOPENED
Disney World and 13 Disney Theme and Water Parks
Universal Studio/Islands of Adventure- best roller coasters - http://www.universalorlando.com
Kennedy Space Center - http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/
Ron Jon's Surf Shop - http://www.ronjons.com
Golf
- No snow and sunny days make winter golfing Play a few rounds at the many nearby world class golf courses such as
How do I get to Ozello Keys, and LaPond in Crystal River?
We're 80 miles north of Tampa, in Citrus County, Florida's Nature Coast.
Ozello Keys- We have one- 2 bedroom Ground level Guest cottage (limit 4) and one 3-Bedroom Stilt Home (limit 6) - reserving
both upper and lower units for your group will ensure that it will be your group only (maximum 10 people) One additional person
each unit if approved by management in writing at an additional fee both in Stilt and Guesthouse.
LaPond Lakefront 2 Bdrm (Limit 6) and 1 Bdrm (next door) (Limit 4) Both may be rented for up to 10 people reserving both unitsfor your group will ensure that your group will be together (maximum 10 people) One additional person each unit if approved by
management in writing at an additional fee both
Black Creek, St. Martin's River, Salt Creek, Crystal River & Homosassa Rivers + more with literally hundreds of islands to
explore, some with ancient Indian mounds. Marked Kayak/Canoe Trails
Island Outpost is a small family owned convenience store that carry staples & make great sandwiches and is located less than
2 blocks from the Property. There are 3 waterfront restaurants all within 3 miles of the Property or if you wish to venture out,
we are between Crystal River & Homosassa Springs, each being about 10 miles from the Property
LaPond Lakefront Vacation Apartments-Convenient Meadow Crest Area having Publix Shopping Center and Winn Dixie within
walking Distance.
Awesome wildlife can be viewed from every facet of these Keys where blue herons nest, mullet can be seen jumping in the water
as well as fishing dolphin, just to name a few. Tarpon Tails whipping at the surface. There are numerous families of nesting
eagles, red-tailed hawks, osprey and so much more. Come see the real Florida!
Yes, all bed linens as well as bath, and kitchen towels are furnished.
You have a better chance at getting killed by a falling star - truly! than you are to get bit by a 'gator - we're not on their diet and
they are not aggressive as a Crock, and they don't live here!
Bring your fishing' rods and choose between fishing off the island, from the dock or make arrangements with one of the local
fishing guides that come highly recommended for an exciting afternoon of one our favorite past times. Trout, flounder, stingray,
black and red drum and more have been caught from our dock with bait from the shop about a Block from the house.
Record tarpon and reds have been reeled in close by. Blue Crabs off the Dock. I supply the Crab Traps, you get the chicken
necks( bait), and eat your Blue crab catch.
Yep, and that's not all - both upper and lower units of Ozello Keys and both LaPond Vacation Units are each equipped with a
coffee maker, toaster, Microwave, blender and more. If there's a question about any other appliances or something you
specifically need during your stay, please feel free to email me with your inquiry anytime Vacation@4e-Sell.com.
Unless prior arrangements are made, check-in is 4 pm and check-out is at 10 am. Advance notice and a nominal fee will be
charged for late stays or early arrivals.
Information Updated on 4/12/13 Site Copywrite 2004 by e-Sell. LLc. Prices and Details subject to change without Notice until reserved.
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