Photos - The Manatee Lodge

What's the saying? "Pictures don't do it justice." Well, we tried our best. As we add amenities and/or improvements to the Lodge, we will keep our photos and videos updated. You can also follow along on Facebook & Instagram to see posts from other guests and our own stays at the Lodge. We love it when guests share photos! Feel free to tag us on social media or send us your photos directly.

View as you walk in the front door.

View as you walk in the front door.

18 foot wide fire pit & sitting area

18 foot wide fire pit & sitting area

THE LAGOON!

Kayaks & Paddle Boards in Boat House

Kayaks & Paddle Boards in Boat House

Aerial view of the backyard / canal frontage.

Aerial view of the backyard / canal frontage.

The Lodge with the State Park in the background.

The Lodge with the State Park in the background.

Swim, fish or boat off of our dock

Swim, fish or boat off of our dock

Clear water allows for good visibility of all types of wildlife.

Clear water allows for good visibility of all types of wildlife.

Onsite kayak and paddle board launch.

Onsite kayak and paddle board launch.

Catching bait at the kayak launch

Catching bait at the kayak launch

Fishing off the dock.

Fishing off the dock.

Life jackets, wetsuits & fishing gear.

Life jackets, wetsuits & fishing gear.

Front of the house from the driveway.

Front of the house from the driveway.

View from the bottom of the stairs.

View from the bottom of the stairs.

Living room has enough seating for five.

Living room has enough seating for five.

Living room view looking towards the front door and screened balcony.

Living room view looking towards the front door and screened balcony.

Breakfast bar with seating for three.

Breakfast bar with seating for three.

The fireplace is equipped with an electric log & controlled via remote.

The fireplace is equipped with an electric log & controlled via remote.

Dining area with seating for six overlooks the waterfront & backyard.

Dining area with seating for six overlooks the waterfront & backyard.

Balcony view from the downstairs bedroom.

Balcony view from the downstairs bedroom.

Screened balcony off the living room complete with four rocking chairs.

Screened balcony off the living room complete with four rocking chairs.

The kitchen sink overlooking the breakfast bar & living area.

The kitchen sink overlooking the breakfast bar & living area.

The kitchen is well equipped with everything you may need.

The kitchen is well equipped with everything you may need.

Downstairs bedroom is fitted with a king size bed & sliding doors to the balcony.

Downstairs bedroom is fitted with a king size bed & sliding doors to the balcony.

Downstairs bedroom is fitted with a king size bed & sliding doors to the balcony.

Downstairs bedroom is fitted with a king size bed & sliding doors to the balcony.

Downstairs bathroom with large walk in shower.

Downstairs bathroom with large walk in shower.

The upstairs bedroom is fitted with a queen size bed & private balcony over looking the waterfront.

The upstairs bedroom is fitted with a queen size bed & private balcony over looking the waterfront.

The upstairs bedroom is fitted with a queen size bed & private balcony over looking the waterfront.

The upstairs bedroom is fitted with a queen size bed & private balcony over looking the waterfront.

View from the upstairs balcony looking west down the canal.

View from the upstairs balcony looking west down the canal.

Morning coffee on the upstairs balcony.

Morning coffee on the upstairs balcony.

New chairs on the upstairs balcony.

New chairs on the upstairs balcony.

Private upstairs balcony is the most private area of the Manatee Lodge.

Private upstairs balcony is the most private area of the Manatee Lodge.

Bunk room is located upstairs and features one twin over twin and one twin over full.

Bunk room is located upstairs and features one twin over twin and one twin over full.

Bunk room is located upstairs and features one twin over twin and one twin over full.

Bunk room is located upstairs and features one twin over twin and one twin over full.

Upstairs bathroom with walk in shower.

Upstairs bathroom with walk in shower.

Game room on ground floor

Game room on ground floor

Game room foosball & seating

Game room foosball & seating

Game room foosball & TV

Game room foosball & TV

Game room couch & chairs

Game room couch & chairs

Game room darts and Connect 4

Game room darts and Connect 4

18 foot wide fire pit & sitting area

18 foot wide fire pit & sitting area

18 foot wide fire pit & sitting area

18 foot wide fire pit & sitting area

Bring your own or rent a boat locally and tie up to the dock.

Bring your own or rent a boat locally and tie up to the dock.

View of the canal & deck from the onsite kayak launch.

View of the canal & deck from the onsite kayak launch.

Carport under the house is convenient for rainy days.

Carport under the house is convenient for rainy days.

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Aerial view of the lodge and the canal.

Aerial view of the lodge and the canal.

Our backyard.

Head of the springs and start of Homosassa River.

Head of the springs and start of Homosassa River.

Our neighbors hanging out in the lagoon.

Our neighbors hanging out in the lagoon.

Our neighbors hanging out in the lagoon.

Our neighbors hanging out in the lagoon.

Our neighbors hanging out in the lagoon.

Our neighbors hanging out in the lagoon.