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Van Der Valk offers "Exceptional Property Management"
Resort Style Vacation Homes
We offer the finest family Vacation Homes in the Inverness - Crystal River area. Each house is equipped with Wi-Fi, Linens, Towels, Smart TV, well equipped kitchen and private pool. (Apartments have no pool)
Its your "Home away from home".
Experiences
Inverness - Crystal River: Mother Nature's Playground. Satisfy your passion for nature within over 500 square miles of rolling hills & lush native forests, a chain of lakes & 7 pristine spring-fed rivers, revered by canoeists, kayakers & boaters. Here is the place to swim, snorkel & dive with the largest population of manatees in the US, you will find birding, hiking, biking, equestrian & paddling trails. Click to explore:
| It doesn`t get any better than a day out on the beautiful grass flats of the Crystal River and Homosassa area Gulf of Mexico, doing some Scalloping. Snorkeling in search of scallops in the crystal clear waters of the Gulf is an unique family activity for the summer. |
| Location: |
Crystal River - Homosassa |
| The Inverness - Crystal River area offers many habitats where a variety of birds can be discovered, with its wildlife park, walking trails and waterfront areas, is a great place to see native and transitory birds. Some of the best places to enjoy birding include Peppercreek Trail at Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, where you can walk and see birds along a three-quarter mile tram trail. Birds walks are held throughout the year with birders from the Citrus County Audubon Society.
Birding Trails:
* Chassahowitzka River Trail
* Crystal River Archaeological State Park
* Eagle Snag Trail
* Eco-Walk Trail, Crystal River Preserve State Park
* Pots Preserve
* Loop Road Trail - Flying Eagle Preserve
* King"s Bay Trail, Crystal River |
| Location: |
Inverness - Crystal River |
| Share the waters with one of mother nature`s most amazing creatures, the Florida Manatee. Come face-to-face with these gentil giants while snorkeling. The springs flow at a constant 72 degrees, making the waters attractive to the sea cow even in the winter. Crystal River is known for being one of the few places in the world where this interaction is allowed, making it such a rare and special experience; for most, a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. |
| Location: |
Crystal River |
| Phone: |
1-888-732-2692 |
| This State Park showcases native Florida wildlife in its 210 acres of land with a 45-foot deep natural spring as its centerpiece. Saltwater and freshwater fish are attracted to these natural springs with their constant, year-round temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
A floating underwater observatory inside the springs allows visitors to view fish and manatee at close range.
Black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators & crocodiles, and river otters make this their home year-round. Several events, educational programs and animal encounters are offered throughout the day on a schedule basis. |
| Location: |
Homosassa |
| Phone: |
352-628-5343 |
| One of our favorite trails, which we recommend for people who don`t hike very often or who just beginning to get into it, is the Eco-walk Trail on the north side of the Crystal River Preserve. It`s a 2.1-mile loop that goes through a variety of biodomes. You can see such a diversity of Crystal River Preserve: from pine flatwood and oak hammock to marshes and wet prairie.
The Inverness - Crystal River area has an abundance of hiking trails.
Some in the vicinity of our resort are:
Cooter Pond Park - Flying Eagle Preserve - Fort Cooper State Park - Liberty Park - Potts Preserve - Whispering Pines Park - Withlacoochee State Trail |
| Location: |
Inverness - Crystal River |
| You`ll love the wide open spaces and endless miles of open road you experience once you`ve left the big city behind. The day, the week, a lifetime is here for you to enjoy from the scenic hills of old Stage Coach Trail and the sun kissed canopy of Floral City`s Avenue of the Oaks, to the Ozello Trail`s 39 turns that lead to lands end and the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Location: |
On site |
| The fun and festivities continue throughout the year from the Florida Manatee Festival in January, to spring`s Floral City Strawberry Festival, and the Great American Cooter Festival and Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival in fall. What`s coming up next? Check our Calendar of Events or scroll down on this page. |
| Location: |
Inverness - Crystal River |
| The facility is a part of the Citrus County Fair Grounds and as such is leased to operate as a speedway. The Fair committee almost didn`t re-lease it when the former promoter walked away about eight months ago. It was their knowledge and trust of the Ray family that caused them to re-think how the land would best be used. |
| Location: |
Invernes |
| Phone: |
352-634-5953 |
