Home for sale in Florida offers a rare treat — you can swim with manatees. Peek inside
A rare and dazzling opportunity has landed on the real estate market in Crystal River, Florida — and it’s one that folks haven’t probably heard of before.
A charming bed and breakfast has listed for $3.3 million, and while the five-bedroom, five-bathroom residence is spacious and in a favorable location, it’s not the main draw.
“Embark on a rare opportunity to own the enchanting Crystal Blue Lagoon Bed and Breakfast in Crystal River, Florida,” the listing on Zillow.com says.
“Indulge in the magic of swimming with manatees in the warm springs right from your own whimsical retreat. This property is now for sale, offering you the chance to become the proud owner of this unique haven.”
Right outside the home, mere steps from the property, these gentle and wondrous creatures swim along the sapphire water and relish in its warmth.
“Winter cool weather in the gulf attracts the manatee to the warm springs, this spring is protected by the Fish and Wildlife as a manatee refuge,” the listing notes. “Many rescues of manatee are done at these springs by the Fish and Wildlife, Manatee season starts Nov 15 until March 31, water temp stays around 72 degrees year-round.”
The 3,000-square-foot residence has other features, including:
Great room
Sun deck
Fire pit
Boat house
The home was showcased on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) account that highlights unique houses for sale all around the globe. And, as you might guess, people were fascinated.
“My husband and I stayed there last year for his birthday. It’s beautiful,” one person said on Facebook.
“I want a back yard full of manatee(s),” another expressed.
“They went all in. And I would to swim with manatees,” another commented.
“Took years, but I finally found my perfect house,” one posted on X.
“Swimming with manatees was one of the best days of my life,” another said. “They really are like water cows. So sweet and gentle. I would love to buy this! Every day would be like living in a dream.”
Crystal River is about an 87-mile drive northwest from Orlando.
