Citrus County was at one point part of Hernando County, Florida. It was named after the citrus trees that reside in its vicinity. Today, Citrus County holds some of the most favourable attractions on the West Coast, ranging from golfing, water and dining escapades to historical tourist spots and shopping arenas. The top picks on places to visit include Homosassa, Inverness and Crystal River. If you’re looking for a place to stay while you explore this enchanting township, these 10 Airbnb vacation rentals might be just the thing for you and your buddies!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. A treehouse on the river of Old Homosassa (from USD 111)
This single-bedroom unit can fit six guests comfortably, as it has a king-sized bed, a queen-size bed and a sofa bed too. You will be living in the midst of ancient oak trees with activities like family fun-day tours and kayaking within reach. Enjoy a peaceful evening by the deck, or stroll down to the waterfront restaurants and pubs that are pretty close by. Amenities include an indoor fireplace, cable TV, air-conditioning, WiFi and washer. No smoking or parties allowed.
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my favorites were the fully stocked kitchen and delicious coffee every morningquiet private comfortable amenities above and beyond expectedthe wifi is not too strong but overall a fun spotthe tree house was so cute and cozythe kitchen is well appointed furniture comfortable and the cathedral ceiling and skylights are an added bonusCleanliness:
clean and lots of roomvery clean had all beddingplace is clean lovely and cozycozy clean and great townit is very cleanHost:
super nice staff on propertythe hosts and guides were knowledgeable and extremely nicethe owners were so helpful and accommodatingeveryone was friendly and helpful with any questions we hadstaff are very helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
walking distance to a great breakfast placeit is a cute little placegreat atmosphere and appealing locationgreat location with a variety of eating and drinking options close byperfect location perfect space for our family get away
2. A waterfront apartment (from USD 71)
With your own private entrance and unit, you get to enjoy your privacy with the view of both Homosassa River and the Canal. There is a simple kitchen with a functional bathroom and a sitting room that has overlooks the river. It is a great place for fishing and viewing manatees. The Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, shops and supermarket are close by. Amenities include WiFi, heating and air-conditioning, and a washer. This accommodation is not suitable for pets and kids under 2-years-old.
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the sofa bed has an inflatable mattress (best sofa bed i ever saw) which fits two comfortablyhost supplied some breakfast rolls and coffee nice touchwould definitely recommend sheila’s apartmentthe bed was great libels sparkling clean and the view was wonderfulwe hoped that we could swim with them and take underwater pictures of themCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablethe space is spotless cleaneverything was clean smelled good well taken care ofthe apartment was sparkling cleanthe space is clean and has lots of extrasHost:
sheila was a great hostsheila was a great hostshe is very welcoming and informativesheila was such a lovely hostgreat hosts sheila made us feel very welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to springsgreat location for visiting this areaclose to nice restaurants and attractionsgreat location to see the manateescentrally and scenically located to many attractions especially the homosassa springs state park which is only minutes away
3. The River Pearl cottage (from USD 125)
If you’re looking for a romantic interlude while you’re away from home with your other half, it doesn’t get better than this Homosassa unit. This guesthouse is made up of a bedroom and a bath, as well as a well-equipped kitchenette and an elevated patio deck that’s great for BBQ grills. Your perks include free boat dockage, a fish-cleaning station, a private beach as well as use of the kayaks and bikes. Amenities include WiFi, a pool and TV. However, do note that this cottage is not suitable for pets, and no events are allowed.
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the loft was absolutely gorgeous with a perfect sunset view and the breakfast of sunday was fantasticthe room and large adjoining deck overlook the river and surrounding grasslands with gorgeous sunsetswe also had an amazing delicious breakfast brought up every morningthe property is beautiful with amazing space and overall comfortable place to spend some timethis property offers a cozy tranquil setting to enjoy the old florida lifestyleCleanliness:
it was spotlessly clean and very attractively decoratedit is very clean cozy and beautifulthe room is comfortable beautiful and sparking cleansunday has created such a lovely experience for her guests the apartment is gorgeous clean comfortable and stylishbetter than expected beautiful and clean property host was amazing i would recommend to anyoneHost:
sunday is an amazing hostawesome place and hosts the great reviews speak for themselvesthe host and hostess were friendly and helpfulsunday was a great hostsunday & sal were amazing hosts we enjoyed our stay so muchRead more reviewsLocation:
an amazingly beautiful location and homesuper comfy bed and gorgeous locationlovely location pretty and comfortable room with a good sized terraceit is a perfect little paradise with a wonderful place to watch the sunsetbeautiful location on the water with loads of things to do both on and off the property
4. A private room within a house for two guests (from USD 85)
Have a bedroom to yourself with a queen bed and an air mattress, as well as a private bath in this enchanting house that overlooks the forest end of Citrus County. You’d be able to enjoy a patio, an in-room refrigerator, as well as some great snacks and hot drinks. Amenities provided include WiFi, air-conditioning, free parking and luggage drop-off. Pets live on the property. No smoking nor parties will be entertained. There is a quiet time observed from 10.00pm - 6.00 am.
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air con fan drinks and snacksthe quiet colorful and cozy place in pure nature was just perfect for us twothe space was fully stocked and super comfortablethis place was so quiet secluded and nicely appointed with a nice room private bath and private porchand the light breakfast and snacks were an unexpected bonusCleanliness:
the accommodation is clean and quietthe room was very clean and privatethe room was clean convenient and quietbeautiful setting sparkling clean and comfythe place was nice and cleanHost:
mary is a kind and helpful hostmary and doug are awesome hostshosts were so friendly and helpfulmary is a gracious host and informative about the areamary was a great host with excellent communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
great place close to crystal rivereasy to find and central to many places in crystal riverthis place is the best it is cute comfortable convenient and privatewe had a nice walk around her quiet neighborhoodclose to plantation and a perfect relaxing spot
5. A private room in a coastal-front water-house with breakfast (from USD 44)
Stay in this unit and you’d be able to enjoy being strategically located to kayaking and swimming points, as well as a host of restaurants and springs too. This modern-deco home’s private bedroom has its own lock, a full-sized bed and comfy linen. Amenities accorded to you and your guest include cable TV, air-conditioning and heating, WiFi, a pool and use of the kitchen. There is a dog living on the property.
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the breakfast (and coffee) were excellentthe bed linens are like sleeping on a soft cloudbreakfast and coffee in the morning was an added bonus and chocolates on the bedloved having the bottles of water and especially the chocolate treat in the roomthe space was perfect and the bed super comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and lovely placesuper clean and very welcomingsuper clean and very very comfythe bathroom was completely cleanmaggie & ric's place is beautiful clean cozy and quietHost:
they are very special hosts and care that we are happy at their homeshe was a very gracious and thoughtful hosthighly recommend their beautiful accommodations to anyone superb hoststhey both went above and beyond the expected duty of a super hostthe facilities are better then you find in most hotels but the hosts made it feel like homeRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was close to town with many great restaurantswow what a lovely place to stayyou walk into the room and it feels like walking into a hotel roomtheir airbnb is in the perfect locationric and maggie's place is absolutely amazing
6. The River House on the banks of Homosassa
A freshly renovated unit with three bedrooms, six beds and two baths, you’ll love the fact that the canal is just a couple of steps away from you and your family! The river itself can be accessed with kayaks or canoes from the hosts. Drop by during the manatee season and you’ll sight them for sure. Amenities include cable TV, WiFi, an indoor fireplace, washer and dryer. This unit is not suitable for pets and kids under the age of 2.
Homosassa, Florida, United States
10.15 km (6.4 mi) from American Pro Diving Center-Swim With ManateesSuperhostAccommodates: 8
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the beds super comfy the fans efficient enough to leave the aircon offthe beds and linens were abundant and comfortablemy grand daughter who is 3 absolutely loved it but decided to sleep in bed with her momwe enjoyed netflix at night relaxing and found everything we needed in the kitchen thanks to harry's labelingbathrooms are gorgeous the pictures don't do it justiceCleanliness:
the river house is clean and beautiful with very comfortable beds and amazing bathroomsthe house is well equipped for anything you might need and was clean and comfortableit was very comfortable clean and well-equipped and we used the kayaks and screened porches every dayi would stay here any time excellent host clean comfortable and great locationthe house is clean very comfortable and in a great locationHost:
harry was a wonderful hostwe loved our stay and harry was a great host with communicating so we could resolve questions quicklythis home is very comfortable and welcoming the owners have anticipated your every need and prepared for itharry was a great host and very attentive to our comfortgreat house great owners would definitely recommend this propertyRead more reviewsLocation:
what a great location for our vacationit is seriously so close to the springs which is absolutely beautifulamazing location where we paddled a few minutes to see the manateesloved the house and the locationwe came on this trip to see manatees and the location could not have been more perfect
7. A private room and bath in a resort-style bungalow
Live at a cozy beach-themed resort bungalow; one that is close to Rainbow River and a bike trail. You’d be able to go scalloping or swim with the manatees (subject to seasonal times) and enjoy nature in other forms like the bird sanctuary or paddle-boarding. Amenities provided include air-conditioning and heating, WiFi, use of the kitchen and luggage drop-off. This accommodation is not suitable for pets and children under 2-years-old.
Citrus Springs, Florida, United States
18.24 km (11.4 mi) from American Pro Diving Center-Swim With ManateesTop guest reviews
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all the basic necessities were available to me including extra luxury such as a mini fanthe bed comfortably sleeps two (no saggy mattress here )her home is gorgeous with blues and white furnishings creating a cozy settingthe bed was very comfortable the house is immaculate and the pool and view were breathtakingenjoyed a swim in the pool and morning coffee pool sideCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable environmenteverything was clean and sparklingmy room was clean and comfortableher house was very clean and nicely decoratedsuper cool place clean bedroom and bathroomHost:
great host thank youshe was very kindthe host was very respectful of our privacy and had good divisions of spacesue was a wonderful hostsue was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for trips to the local springs crystal river stnice place and right on the bike trailits an easy location to get to and is in a nice areait is close to many great places in this part of floridathe location was easy to find and in a great spot
8. A private room for two in Crystal River
It’ll take you no more than 7 minutes to get in touch with the highlights of Citrus County here, ranging from swimming holes and paddle boarding to Manatee tours and seafood meals. The room comes with a French-styled bed, elegant white curtains and fantastic natural light in the mornings. Facilities given include the use of the washer and dryer, WiFi, TV and game console. No smoking, pets nor events allowed.
5.07 km (3.2 mi) from American Pro Diving Center-Swim With Manatees
9. An entire condominium in Crystal River
This spacious apartment comes with two bedrooms, three beds and two baths. It has an open kitchen cum living room, new flooring and comfy beds. There are two parking slots just at the doorstep, as well as a laundry room with both a washer and a dryer. Other amenities include air-conditioning, hot water, WiFi, a bathtub and a game console. This accommodation is not suitable for pets and a no-smoking rule applies.
Crystal River, Florida, United States
2.59 km (1.7 mi) from American Pro Diving Center-Swim With Manatees
10. A camper for a unique lakeside retreat
Enjoy nature while you’re closest to it, with an RV that will bring you closer to the hawks, owls and lake too! You’d be close to the clear springs (great for snorkelling!) and if you’re up for it, catch some bass by the docks. Amenities provided for you and your fellow traveller include cable TV, heating and air-conditioning, WiFi and breakfast. This accommodation is not suitable for pets and kids under 2-years-old.
Hernando, Florida, United States
22.39 km (14.0 mi) from American Pro Diving Center-Swim With ManateesTop guest reviews
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the camper is very comfortable and has everything you'll need - including direct tv and wi-fithe rv is equipped with everything you need and (importantly) aircon for a comfortable stayit has great wi-fi and a large flat screen with a great selection of channelsthe rv had plenty of space and the bed was comfortablebeautiful secluded setting comfortable accommodations with many thoughtful touchesCleanliness:
our living area was spacious and very clean most of all the bed was amazingly softthe rv has everything you need and is very clean and cozyvery clean rv hosts respected our privacyit is clean comfortable spacious and has a beautiful lakeside viewthe rv looks old on the outside but clean and well kept on the insideHost:
she is an amazing hostann was a wonderful hostann was a great hostann was a great hostgreat host very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for relaxationexcellent location for visiting rainbow springsthe location is so specialthe location was absolutely beautifuleasy access to many places of interest
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