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Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!



Manatee swimming, fishing, scalloping, relaxing....no better place to come and enjoy all Citrus County has to offer! Palm Springs is a family owned home and it is our only home we rent out. Communication with us is easy and personalized. Just check out our many reviews! Our guests have been returning again and again for over 20 years. We have been hosting guests and providing a wonderful way to explore all Crystal River has to offer since 2001.

Dock your boat on our seawall with your own personal mooring whips. Swim in the backyard canal with manatees! Almost every guest experiences a manatee, or several, swimming right behind our home. Paddle just 10 minutes to Kings Spring or 25 minutes to Three Sisters Spring with your own private kayaks and paddle board we offer at no additional charge. Bike around downtown and do a little shopping on your own set of bicycles we also offer at no additional charge. We are situated nearly right on Kings Bay, just 1 house in on a freshwater canal.

Experience Florida's Nature Coast in our brand new remodeled interior from floor to ceiling. Our relaxing vacation home is featured on an over-sized corner lot that is approximately 3/4 acre. The lot is full of shade trees. Our home is a spacious two bedroom, two bath space with an additional Queen sleeper sofa. It comfortably accommodates 6 people. Aside from the open tiled kitchen/living/dining area, we have a sunroom offering sweeping views of the freshwater canal, a screened in patio, and a screened lanai with your own private use pool. We offer streaming YouTube TV, smart tv's available to accommodate all of your favorite streaming apps, wireless internet, and dvd players for your use.

Our visitors enjoy the tranquility that our home offers. It is very common to see manatees slowly making their way through our canal along with an occasional dolphin or otter sighting!! There are several species of birds that come to feed in our yard that can be viewed through our sunroom and back screened patio. This home is located near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a residential neighborhood.

We have plenty of room to park your vehicles and boat trailers in the long driveway or in the yard. There is also a covered carport for your vehicle.

We do offer 3 single seater kayaks and a paddleboard here at the home at no additional cost to you, along with paddles and life jackets. We also provide 2 beach cruiser bicycles at no additional cost.

The home comes completely stocked with kitchen utensils, cookware, bed linens, towels and washcloths, and cleaning materials. There is a full washer/dryer here for your use and we keep you stocked with laundry detergent. All you need to bring are your personal toiletries and food!!

There is a county boat ramp with rest rooms and picnic area about 4 miles down Fort Island Trail n.Fort Island Gulf Beach is 6 miles away on Ft. Island trail.

The area is perfect for swimming with the manatees and swimming in nearby springs. 3 Sisters and King Spring are within paddling distance all in a no wake or slow speed zone, so no need to worry about high speed boats on the way.

Please feel free to ask us any additional questions you may have regarding our home or the area. We do offer a 10% military, police, EMS, and firefighter discount. Our home is open all year long for rental. Thank you and we hope to hear from you!

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******I do require an ID from the primary guest before check in code is given.********

Property manager

Rebecca Morton

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Not allowed indoors/Florida room. Outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: No cats. $150 nonrefundable additional per pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 6 people max, including children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 3 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Hunter Spring Park - 7 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! located?

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River Preserve State Park. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 161 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garilee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at this house for Labor Day weekend. It was perfectly located near everything (on land and water) and the pool was perfect for our children (8 and 5). The house was spacious and immaculate. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any manatees in the canal in front of the house but luckily we saw them in the bay! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Keith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace G., Fort Myers, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Lovely property and amazingly helpful host. This home was perfectly accommodated for our family. We enjoyed quite early evenings fishing off the dock and launching kayaks and paddle boards from the property. The home has everything you need to enjoy yourself and is close to everything in town and a short distance from the springs we came to visit. We will definitely be back again. Thanks again Rebecca for all your assistance and communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tina s.

Liked: Cleanliness
crystal river vacation
loved this property. would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional place
It was a great location. Quiet neighborhood and nice neighbors. The house was very clean. The pool is a nice thing to have on hot days. We kayaked out into the bay, and even did the long trip across the bay to three sisters springs. I would definitely reccommend staying at this property for a family of four or less. We caught a wide range of fish in the canal behind the house. We loved it. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scalloping Trip
👍👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is right on a canal that leads to the bay. Nice area for the kids to play outside. Close to town and shops. 30 min kayak ride from Three Sister Springs. Will stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on the river
Comfortable house in a peaceful and beautiful setting. We enjoyed spending time in the pool and sitting by the river - plus the easy access for kayaking in beautiful kings bay! Host was very helpful and accommodating. House was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location,very clean and spacious.great for family and pets
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kalina a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, cozy, clean and convenient location
We had very relaxing 3 days at this home. We've rented hundreds of vacation homes through the last 25 years. This one was probably the cleanest! Enjoyed the pool, the beauty of the canal. My husband caught several cat fish and a couple red fish. Did a little canoeing. Went to Homosassa for an airboat ride and to Crystal river for swimming with the manatees. Lots of memories to keep us warm for a while! Would LOVE to come back for more! THANK YOU SO MUCH, Rebecca!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
100 Stars
I honestly don't know where to start. There was not even a slightly negative thing to say. The house was exceptionally clean. The check in process was smooth and amazing. Rebecca was just an all around amazing host. She stayed in contact with me, even when it was a dumb question I had. She was so accommodating. The house itself is in a perfect location. It was quiet, so relaxing and spacious. But do bring bug spray, lol. Although I didnt see any wildlife. It was amazing that I could just fish right off the back yard, swim in the pool after a hard day and light the grill and listen to music. If I have my choice I would definitely come back to the house and have her as my host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Relaxing Location
My husband and I brought our 16 year son and his two friends to enjoy Crystal River for the weekend. This house was perfect for all of us! It was great for the boys to fish in the canal and with all the windows we could see them without being with them. It’s located in a cute little quiet neighborhood. All around this was a great place with a very nice and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
I was looking for a quiet and relaxing long weekend close to the water, away from the busy life and close to lots of wildlife and I found it. This house is clean, spacious, and had all the basics we needed. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
This was one of our favorite places to stay! We were absolutely delighted to see a mama manatee and her baby swimming in the canal even though it was early April. We kayaked and fished every day - it was a joy. The house was perfect for our family of four and grandparents. The house had a beautiful view of the channel that we soaked up each morning! The home was clean and well stocked. Very close to 3 sisters springs too! Would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it here
As soon as I walked in. A manatee floated by. The kayaks are easy to load and unload. The birds and wild life are a delight! The neighbor hood is quiet. I loved it there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Had a couple of hiccups at the beginning and end of our stay (modem went bad, no wifi first day of our stay and blackout in neighborhood last day) but otherwise it was a quiet pleasant stay. Nice neighborhood. Dead end street. We utilized the available kayaks almost every day of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Canal House!
This was definitely one of our favorite vacations! Crystal River is still very much the “old Florida” that I remember from my childhood. The house was perfect! Very clean and had everything we needed. The open great room and kitchen were very spacious, and the Florida room provides gorgeous views of the canal. There is actually a fair amount of privacy on the canal. Most of the other houses we saw had no privacy at all. We saw a manatee swimming through within just a couple of hours after arriving. The kayaks were great for exploring through the canal. At night, the water really comes alive with jumping fish! The dark night skies were perfect for stargazing. Really just a magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Alachua, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Short River Getaway
Good location and we enjoyed our stay with great friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, lovely area
Nice home on a large lot. It is well-appointed and stocked with necessities. The host was easy to communicate with. Loved looking out the back windows at kayakers and boaters in the canal. Close to lots of activities and a quick drive to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davina H., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal River
Great location! Close to restaurants, great location in kings bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for a great area
Our family spent a few days here and it was great. Close to a lot of things. Great quiet spot with lots of shade. Had just a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect
The home and beautiful property were just what we were looking for. Couldn't have ask for a better place. Was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber F., New Castle USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
The house and location was perfect!! We will definitely be back. I would recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Great Amenities!
We loved this property and all it had to offer. Very nice inside and gorgeous outside. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddleboard, fishing in the canal, watching the manatees and fish swim by in the canal, and the pool. We actually saw a mama and baby manatee on the very first day in the home! You can see them swim by from inside the house and run out and see them up close...it's pretty amazing. My family and I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Time!
We had a wonderful time here. We saw so many manatees right behind the home in the canal. The owners were super communicative and the home was stocked well. Would definitely recommend for a wonder Crystal River stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023