Enjoy a 4.6-rated riverfront motel with kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and a bar. Close to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and Crystal River Preserve.
Enjoy easy access to boating, local wildlife tours, and a popular on-site bar while staying in clean, well-maintained rooms with helpful staff and a scenic riverside setting.
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Situated on the scenic Homosassa River, MacRae's of Homosassa Inc offers humble motel accommodations with some rooms featuring kitchenettes. Guests appreciate the riverfront setting, along with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and complimentary parking. The property includes a cocktail bar, providing a casual spot to unwind after a day outdoors.
The motel is well-regarded for its clean and quiet atmosphere, with many visitors noting friendly and attentive service. While the rooms are simple and modest, recent updates have improved comfort, though some guests mention firm mattresses and smaller bathroom spaces. This makes it a practical choice for travelers seeking straightforward lodging rather than luxury.
MacRae's convenient location places it just off Route 98, approximately 10 miles from Crystal River Preserve State Park and Chassahowitzka River and Coastal Swamps. Nearby attractions like Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Three Sisters Springs offer wildlife viewing opportunities, including manatee watching, appealing especially to nature enthusiasts and families.
The property also connects guests to local activities through on-site services such as boat and fishing charters, bait shop, and fish processing. The attached bar and grill, The Shed, is favored for its live music and casual menu, enhancing the overall riverfront experience. MacRae's suits visitors looking for an active, outdoors-oriented stay with easy access to the area's natural attractions.
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Fantastic spot right on the River Don't miss your chance to make this part of your vacation. Also the gift shop and Tackle shop are great places to visit if you're already here.
Awesome boat rental place!!! They are so great if you want to rent a pontoon boat! Honest and professional!!!! They are the best price around! Also they are so on top of things!! They give you a run through of the boat and are the cheapest place around!! We used 2$ in gas and went to the hot springs and swam with the manatees. BEST day ever fished there. That had everything ready for a half day on the boat! Amazing day! It was my bday and swam with the manatees fished and saw dolphins! They met us as we docked the boat on the return. So so best place to rent pontoon boat ever and so prepared!!!
Outdoor location with Live music good drinks and plenty of seating. Limited food options but it's not that kind of place. We had wings and they were great
We stayed at the motel and had a very nice time. The desk service was friendly. The motel is nice and very well maintained. Nice grounds with flowers and beautiful hanging plants. It was quiet with everything we needed. The only negative is that the mattresses were very firm (hard). Not a problem for me but if you want a medium mattress you will have a hard time; no pun intended. :) Great place though.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the rooms! I wasn't expecting that. Freshly remodeled and very nice and clean. Small shower but we didn't spend all day in it, too much else to do. Love it! Oh, and the Jimmy's wings and bang bang shrimp are awesome!
Near motel steps from the water. They have a nice gift shop at the office. The room was clean, although the bathroom was small. Location is everything here. It's next to the boat launch, docks and bait shop which is all in line with The Shed bar/restaurant, It's also located within walking distance to other eating places and bars. Drive around or take the Water taxi across to Crumps Landing, if available.
I gave MacRae’s 5 stars because it is a motel and as a motel it is outstanding. It is clean, comfortable, the staff are great. No hairdryer in the room but the wonderful cleaning staff got me one in seconds. Nice sized fridge. Microwave. Won’t use. Terrific location. The Shed bar is awesome. That said, we witnessed a tiny snow fluffy today so the Shed is closed…outside but covered bar and restaurant (great live music last night) a rare occurrence to have snow. The room is toasty.
Got 2 dozen live shrimp for around $6. The boat launch you have to scan a qr code to pay and parking for trailer is behind main parking lot, you have to pay there also. The guy working there was very informative.
On the Homosassa River, this humble motel is 4 miles from Route 98, and 10 miles from both Crystal River Preserve State Park, and Chassahowitzka River and Coastal Swamps.
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