PERFECT LOCATION- Enjoy all new luxury furnishings at “Silver Dollar Sanctuary,” perfectly located midway between Crystal River’s Swimming with the Manatees and Rainbow Spring’s swimming/tubing/kayaking! scalloping, thrill to Devil’s Den and take in World Equestrian Center. Or stay in to frolic in our private hot tub, or the pool heated to 82 degrees all winter long, while watching the 65” lanai TV. Take in a movie on the 75” surround sound 4k living room TV while enjoying Uber Eats favorites. Challenge favorite board games on the 4k game table or play pool before relaxing by the firepit.
EVERYTHING FRESH- We invite you to stay in our home, freshly decorated with all new furnishings and designed for you by Holly Baker to blend beauty and comfortable luxury with a distinct local flavor.
PERFECT REVIEWS- We have perfect reviews in every area! From every guest! Please ignore the erroneous website glitch that gave us a negative tag line and frowning emoji.
PERFECT FOR…
*Families are raving about the fun their kids have, even those in their teens and twenties. Having a blast tubing, swimming, kayaking or hanging out with the manatees is just minutes away. And reviews tell us the $1000 Infinity 4k game table with all their favorite games has been a huge hit. They put down their phones and spend hours playing Monopoly, Life, Clue, Battleship, Sorry, Yahtzee, etc. Or at the pool table after hanging out in the pool and huge spa. Sleeping 8 means friends, other families or grandparents can come along and join in all the fun.
*Groups have given us great reviews as well. How many places have an 8’ hot tub that seats 5 and accommodations for 8 guests?! Hang out at the pool table. Gather round the game table to challenge friends to games like Jeopardy, Rummy, Risk, Scrabble, Chess, Trivial Pursuit- regular or "for Dummies." Hang out in the heated pool and huge spa. Grill up some salmon, shrimp, steaks, etc. and spend time at the bar laughing and sharing. Gathering in the evening around a fire is the perfect ending. This is the place for you and your friends to make the great escape together.
*Couples, including those on their Honeymoon or celebrating Anniversaries, tell us they love the private, romantic accommodations with the secluded hot tub, heated pool and beautiful Primary Suite! Holly Baker, our superb designer, was asked to create the perfect setting for love and romance. Wonderful unique and amazing experiences are minutes away and the game room activities mean hours of fun. But couples say the special time relaxing together in the private spa and pool is what makes their stay at Silver Dollar Sanctuary the best. Book some romance into your life.
HOME HIGHLIGHTS-
*King, Queen, 2 Twins and a Queen sofa sleeper with memory foam mattress comfortably sleeping 8
*2 full baths include essential toiletries, hair dryer, fresh towels/linens
*Fully stocked kitchen- dual Keurig/drop coffee maker, induction stove, convection oven, blender, dish washer, mixer, toaster, spices
*Complementary K-cups of coffee and tea
*Privacy fence
*8 ft. square hot tub seating up to 5
*Heated pool with lanai, zero gravity lounge chairs and children’s toys
*Lanai bar with 65” TV
*Fire pit
*New gas grill
*75” 4k surround sound smart TV in living room
*Smart TVs in each of the bedrooms
*55” 4k TV in the game room
*Local stations and major networks provided on YouTube TV
*Pool table
*Infinity electronic game table with dozens of games including most of the popular ones
*Washer and dryer- complementary laundry detergent
*Central heat/AC, garage has its own AC
*Guests have access to all but shed and owner’s closet via keyless entry with self check in
*Free high-speed WIFI
*Room darkening shades
Other things to note
SECLUDED HOT TUB- A solo session relaxing in our spa is wonderfully stimulating and exhilarating. Or relish a romantic evening with the string lights on dim. But at a home endowed with an 8 ft square hot tub, up to 5 can delight in the many massaging jets and ample caressing bubbles.
REFRESHING PRIVATE POOL- Take a dip in the pool to cool off. It’s fun and refreshing anytime. Kids always have a blast and use up some of that amazing energy. During those few months when the temperature can go down for a day or two, we keep the pool heated so you may enjoy it year-round.
TONS OF FUN- Challenge someone to one of dozens of favorite board game on the Infinity game table. The unique Infinity Game Table creates spectacular fun and is something few others offer. This 4k electronic table give you a choice of dozens of the very best games to play together or alone. Put down the phones and build togetherness playing games like Monopoly, Yahtzee, Scrabble, Chess, Trivial Pursuit, Sorry and so many others. It’s perfect for all ages, from young children to teens to adults. No pulling out boxes, worrying about missing pieces and wasting time setting up. Just make the challenge, play, laugh and enjoy.
POOL TABLE- Play the king of all games- pool. A professionally installed pool table waits in our game room. It’s the perfect game to join with friends and play for hours.
SMART TV’S EVERYWHERE- Enjoy the new 4k 75” surround sound living room TV. Behind the bar on the lanai is a 65” TV with sound bar for while you are reveling in the pool or spa. The game room has a 55”4k TV and every bedroom also has its own smart TV.
FREE MOVIES/LOCAL STATIONS/MAJOR NETWORKS- And every single one of them is set up to watch the big networks and local stations on Spectrum while providing Netflix for your favorite movies. And the apps are already downloaded for you to log into your own streaming services so you miss nothing while you are away.
FIRE PIT- There is something magical about sitting together at night around a fire talking into the night with people we enjoy while roasting a few marshmallows for feasting on smores. We even provide the wood for the fire.
TOP OF THE BUCKET LIST- TripAdvisor has listed “Swimming with the Manatees” in Crystal River as one of the top 10 “bucket list” experiences in the entire world! There really is nothing quite like it. And it is a wonderful, meaningful experience for children. And The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Travel and Leisure, Southern Living and many others have featured the many delights of this area. Kayak clear bottom kayaks in Three Sister’s Springs or swim at the beach on the bay.
OVER THE RAINBOW- Experience the pristine beauty, abundant wildlife and the pure fun of swimming, tubing and/or kayaking down the magnificent Rainbow River. Half a billion (with a “B”) gallons of water a day create a crystal-clear river out of nowhere and half a million a year visit it coming from everywhere.
COUNTRY FUN- The famous Withlacoochee Trail winds its way just 3 minutes from “Silver Dollar Sanctuary.” And if you love horses, there is nowhere quite like the World Equestrian Center. It’s the largest Equestrian Complex in the United States, and waits for you just 35 minutes away in Ocala, the Horse Capital of the World. The Goethe Forest with its many horse trails also beckon if you like to ride. And then there is Devil’s Den, an amazing underground cave and spring.
OCEAN OPTIONS- A scalloping trip from nearby Crystal River to the beds just off our coast is unique summer fun that ends with a feast. Or spend an unforgettable day deep see fishing.
HIDDEN GEMS- Crystal River and Dunnellon have many quaint shops to explore and special eateries to sample. They also host many fascinating festivals throughout the year. And several fine golf courses, including one 5 minutes away, are waiting for you to tee up and enjoy.
MAGICAL KINGDOMS- A quick 90 minutes away waits Orlando, the top vacation destination in the world, and its magical delights of Disney, Universal and Sea World. The spectacular night life, cultural experiences and sporting events of Orlando, Tampa and Gainesville (1 hour to the University of Florida Gators) also make for truly endless options.
NEIGHBORHOOD- Our usually quiet, semi-rural neighborhood has attracted attention from others who want to join us here. So we have new homes going in on our street. They don’t usually create any more noise than a family of children, but we’re still eager for them to finish up. Also, please drive slowly as these rural roads are not the best.
TIPS FROM THE LOCALS
*Manatees- “Swim with the Manatees” all year round because some of them make this their home. But the best time is when the large numbers come in from the Gulf in late November through April, peaking January and February.
*Rainbow River- Kayaking and snorkeling in a wet suit is great all year long. With the water always 72 degrees, many prefer swimming and tubing April to September.
*Private hot tub- Together and alone, cool and hot weather, day and night bliss all year long.
*Swimming pool- Heated for your enjoyment during cooler months.
*Scalloping- Starts at the beginning of July and goes through late September.
*World Equestrian Center- Visit anytime but check their calendar for big events, usually in the winter.
*Disney/Universal- Open 365 days, but locals go in March thru May, September thru mid-November, when the weather is perfect and the lines are short.
(Calendar guidelines are usually correct but cannot be guaranteed)
House Rules:
Each guest must have a fantastic time! This rule is nonnegotiable.
Children may swim only with the close supervision of a parent.
Diving and running on the pool deck are not allowed.
Guests should take a break every 15 minutes when using the spa.
Guests with health problems should not use the spa.
Never swim or use the spa during thunder storms.
No smoking.
We have a no pet policy to be considerate of those with allergies.
No events, parties or large gatherings.
For security the home features a single doorbell camara at the main entrance facing out.
Quiet hours- 10 PM to 8 AM to be considerate of our neighbors.
