Welcome to the Nature Coast! Your family will be close to everything when you stay at the centrally-located Manatee Cottage. Only 0.4 miles to Crystal River Water Sports with boat ramps, kayak launching, boat rentals, manatee & scalloping tours and fishing charters. Also located in the area is hiking, biking the Crystal River state preserve all without having to leave this peaceful neighborhood. Only 2.8 miles to charming downtown Crystal River, Hunter springs, & Three sister springs and only 4.3 m, 9 minutes to Plantation Resort golf course.