Homosassa is nestled on Florida's Nature Coast in Citrus County, just north of the Tampa Bay area. From swimming with manatees in the Homosassa River to strolling along the trails of the Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park, Homosassa offers a variety of activities for nature lovers. After a day of exploring the outdoors, stay at one of Homosassa's historical hotels for rest and relaxation.
Situated on three and a half acres in a private home off the Homosassa River, Blue Moon Bed & Breakfast offers a secluded location to unwind and relax. Stay in one of the five lavishly decorated themed rooms equipped with a whirlpool tub, steam sauna or shower. Enjoy a large entertainment room with stone fireplace, large sundeck, swimming pool surrounded by English gardens, boat dock, grill and private entrances to each room. Don't miss the full gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea.
Blue Moon Bed & Breakfast
10137 W Fishbowl Dr
Homosassa, FL 34448
352-621-1960
thebluemoonbb.com
Built in the late 1800s by B.F. Dutton, the resort was originally a bed and breakfast. Today, the resort has 74 rooms with waterfront views of the Homosassa River. Guests enjoy dining on fresh blue crab at the Riverside Crab House restaurant, relaxing by the pool and swimming with manatees. The resort also offers banquet facilities, bait and gift shop, boat slips, and views of Monkey Island, the resort's own island inhabited by a family of spider monkeys.
Homosassa Riverside Resort
5297 S Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
352-628-2474
riversideresorts.com
Scottish immigrants Mary Isabell and J.A. MacRae established MacRae's General Store in the early 1900s. Today MacRae's has evolved into a 23-room motel with a bait house, gift shop and riverfront tiki bar. Guests can enjoy fishing, boating and swimming or sitting back in a rocking chair to enjoy the Homosassa River.
MacRae's of Homosassa
5290 S Cherokee Way
Homosassa, FL 34448
352-628-2922
macraesofhomosassa.com
The Bella Oasis Hotel and Spa is a 104-room hotel located in Homosassa Springs. While staying at the Bella Oasis, guests can unwind in the on-site spa and fitness center, dine in Schtippy Chippola's Bistro or relax by the outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also offers banquet and conference facilities for business travelers. Nature lovers can walk to the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park for a day of sightseeing or swim with manatees while on a boating tour down the Homosassa River.
Bella Oasis Hotel and Spa
4076 S Suncoast Blvd
Homosassa Springs, FL 34446
352-628-4311
bellaoasis.com
