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Chiefland, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Shawn T.Joined in June 2021
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15 ratings · 15 reviews
Chris A.recommends
May 8, 2023
Manatee Springs Getaway
Manatee Springs Getaway
Thanks to Shawn, his wife and family, and the 2 pups and several chickens I briefly met for a short but amazing stay.
They were quick to respond to messages and had everything ready to go as soon as I arrived.
The site is behind the main house (you have to pass through 2 gates), so it feels extra secluded, safe, and private.
The site is nice and shady, which is a + in the FL heat. There are chairs, picnic table, fire pit, firewood, “toilets” - picture a bucket w a seat in a privacy pod (which I found to be great cause I didn’t have to use mine!), and the bonus - foot pump sink! Not potable, so bring drinking water. But not having to set up a sink/hand washing spot was great.
Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs are both 10 min away, and Cedar Key is about 40min away. I did all three in one day (spending a couple hours exploring/snorkeling in both state parks).
Oh. And they’re a farm. And they have eggs (you should buy them to support). And the eggs were hand delivered to me in the morning by their son. Nice touch…
Also, I t’s a farm. Expect to hear roosters and dogs.
**And AT&T works great.
Dude S.recommends
March 15, 2023
Manatee Springs Getaway
Super nice people and a great place to camp. Close to several springs also
Ethel G.recommends
March 2, 2023
Manatee Springs Getaway
We visited Shawn and Veronica’s farm as part of a trip with BSA T2115. We had a wonderful time at the farm; very peaceful, well maintained property. This family has very hard working parents and beautiful children that were very excited to show us their animals and gardens.
We will definitively come back if we visit Crystal River again. Highly recommended!!
Brier C.recommends
February 10, 2023
Manatee Springs Getaway
What an amazing stay! A very cool property and awesome location for the springs :) thank you to the awesome hosts that made it possible!
Leo B.recommends
November 26, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
Camping at a farm!
We went during thanksgiving with a couple of friends and family for 3 days. The host and their adorable kids made us feel comfortable and showed us to the property as soon as we arrived. We saw free-roaming chickens, ducks, and turkeys and we got our fresh eggs for breakfast. Toward the end of our camp, they even added a pair of pigs! We had a great time. The campsite is very private and quiet just like we wanted. The host was accommodating to our needs and responds promptly. We hope to come back again and highly recommended it.
Margaret H.recommends
November 21, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️hospitality + room to breathe
Shawn and his wife couldn’t have been more lovely, patient and communicative. Fantastic hoses who had everything I could possibly need set up and waiting - fire ring with plenty of wood and chairs, picnic table, private and clean potty (not your plastic building kind! Very cute and clean) and even a station for washing up. All under a canopy of old oaks and Spanish moss and a TON of space. Loved my visit and will be back!
Heather T.recommends
November 6, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
Absolutely beautiful little spot, tucked well away in a corner. The hosts were communicative and kind.
Kathleen M.recommends
October 10, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
What a nice family! We were greeted by one of their sons who was very sweet. They set up a private spot for us with a portapotty, a picnic table and a portable sink for hand washing. The camping spot was on sand It was about 40 minutes from Cedar Key where we paddled and close to Manatee and Fanning Springs and the Nature Coast bike trail.
Kate F.recommends
July 19, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
Camping with chickens
We really enjoyed our stay at Los Pollitos Family Farm. Our host’s were very welcoming and helpful and it was located where we were able to do lots of things we had planned in the area! We wished for better weather but other than that had a wonderful time.
Samantha G.recommends
June 26, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
Camping, Chickens, & Crisp Springs!
I cannot recommend this camp enough! The hosts and their children were so amazing! Very accommodating and kind. We had everything we needed for a very fun and exciting camping trip. From home cooked breakfast to petting all the farm animals, including a turkey! The kids loved it and their children were the best little tour guides and extremely knowledgeable about their animals they raise. Also we bought some eggs home with us because they were so good. The best I’ve ever eaten. Store bought cannot even compare. The land was beautiful and well manicured by Shawn. A lot of beautiful trees and shade, perfect for tent camping even in this Florida heat, and being 7 months pregnant I was very comfortable. Please consider supporting this young family and their camp. It is well worth the trip out. There are beautiful, clear blue springs 10 minutes from their home we swam in. Perfect for the hot days! The kids had a blast, so much, they haven’t shut up talking about it since leaving hahah!
Eva G.recommends
June 19, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
The site was beautiful! It was secluded and private but close enough to the hosts for if we needed anything. It was the perfect location to visit all the nearby springs. The hosts went out of their way to make us comfortable and we would love to come back in the future!
Josiah J.recommends
June 6, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
Very nice people and the spring is beautiful!!
Torri J.recommends
June 4, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
Camping with birds ❤️
The place was amazing and beautiful. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Such a sweet little family and tons of birds. Can’t wait to have the eggs we bought in the next few days. They even help start your evening fire for you so according. Recommend!!!
Ragon R.recommends
May 30, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
Perfect spot!
Shawn and Victoria have a beautiful property that made for a perfect campsite. They were incredible hosts, providing everything we needed and more, and their children were wonderful tour guides. Manatee and Fanning Springs are both less than 10 minutes away so the location is also ideal! Prefect way to see the springs without dealing with the crowded campsites at the state parks.
Lex K.recommends
May 24, 2022
Manatee Springs Getaway
Camping with animals
It was a clean and quiet area. The family with 4 kids were very friendly.
So were the two dogs Tiny and Digger. We became their friends from the start. Veronica and the children gave us a tour so we could learn about chickens, ducks, turkeys etc. In the end we bought some duck and turkey eggs and baked them for lunch on the way to our next stop. The taste of those fresh eggs was great. During our stay we went to the manatee springs by bicycle and the second day we hit some balls at the close by golf course of Chiefland, which was only 15 minutes by bike. We really recommend this camp for your stay.
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