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Bring your Boat & Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock, Kayaks

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, A Crystal River Kayak Company
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Crystal River

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Crystal River, steps from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and a 2-minute drive from A Crystal River Kayak Company. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.
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What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bring your Boat & Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock, Kayaks

Fabulous vacation rental home in the heart of Crystal River! Bring your boats! There's no bridge blocking your way to the Gulf. Home is fun ready! Boat or Kayak from the 8 x 20 floating dock (open on both ends) to Three Sisters Springs. Spacious home with very open floor plan for family fun! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, sleeps 10 people. Great place for family and friends to gather for some rest and relaxation after an adventurous day on the water. Fully equipped kitchen that's waiting for the seafood chef in you to cook the catch of the day, or enjoy your meal cooked on the Weber gas grill on the outdoor rear deck. At least 6 kayaks and life vests are provided. Three Sister's Springs, Kings Bay and Hunter Springs are nearby. There is a boat launch directly into our canal at the local Resort and Adventure Center for a small fee. Fishing tournaments, manatee tours, boat & paddle board rentals, bike rentals, sunset cruises are all nearby. You're also very close to several of Crystal River's best waterfront restaurants. Come explore what Crystal River has to offer and swim with the manatees! The house is on a beautiful half acre lot for your enjoyment with extended driveway for trailer parking. Enjoy the fire pit for some marshmallow roasting on those chilly evenings (if no burn ban is in effect) and lounge chairs for daytime sunning. Short boat ride to the Gulf of America and no bridge to worry about. Shopping center minutes away. This home has NEVER flooded! Let's start packing! If the home is ready, early check in may be available. Purchasing trip insurance when you book is recommended. BOOKINGS MORE THAN 2 WEEKS REQUIRE APPROVAL. Property has exterior cameras. If cameras become deactivated during your stay, owner can access property to reset with very short notice. Some pets allowed, pet fee required ($100 for short stays or $200/month per a pet).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,786 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: $100 per pet (short stays) $250 per pet (monthly)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 13
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Bring your Boat & Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock, Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and easy access boat ramp
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

TERRIE T.

Wonderful home! Close toEverything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for our family
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dewey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property for our family. Very clean and comfortable. We had children and pets. My grandkids loved the fooseball, kayaks and fishing from the dock. Plenty of yard for pets. Everything we wanted in the kitchen and a gas grill on the deck. We played games at the large inside table. We highly recommend a stay at this home and hope to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sven G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay and truly wished it could have lasted longer. The location right on the canal was beautiful, and we enjoyed some fantastic kayak trips during our two nights here. A great experience overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cliff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home! Amazing place for a family getaway.Close to parks, restaurants, and downtown area.We used the boats, we caught fish off the dock, there was even a manatee in the channel behind the house. No problems and great communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D., Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was bright with natural light. We enjoyed the cute fish decor. The house had everything needed, and we appreciated the filtered water and kcup as well as drip coffee pot. There were plenty of blankets/towels. We utilized the kayaks and saw manatees pass from the dock and one had a gps tracker that we learned about and saw come by again. We paddled to King Spring and 3 Sisters Spring. King's Spring is about 15-20 min. Paddle to catch sunset. Our standard poodle enjoyed his time here too, which is why we chose this pet friendly vrbo. He goes with us everywhere. We felt secure and accomodated. This place was cleaned nicely and had a clean scent. We would reccomend and re-book here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a family trip with three sisters and one sister-in-law. It was the bucket list of one sister to see the manatees. We were thrilled when we found this house on VRBO because it seemed ideal – and it truly was! The house was clean, had everything we needed, was comfortable, and was super close to all of the main attractions in Crystal River, including being close to good restaurants with really good food! Donna, our host, was very accommodating when we wanted to add another day to the beginning of our stay that would work out better with our flights. We were so appreciative that we were able to do this. A couple of us even did a little kayaking from our pier and, yes, we actually saw a manatee from our pier! What a thrill that was! We will never forget the wonderful time we had being together in this lovely house in Crystal River!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host had local information and made us feel welcome by keeping us informed. The home was clean and had everything you need for a trip to Crystal River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, close to the springs for Swim with the Manatees. Fully stocked kitchen, great communications.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Yana H.

Host was great. Too many outside cameras. I understand one one the front entrance and rear entrance, however the entire yard where we enjoy private family time was a little bit much for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a great time at this house! It was absolutely beautiful and was even decorated for Christmas! We will definitely be coming back to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, comfortable & plenty of room for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., Fort Myers Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, boat and kid friendly property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway for a scalloping trip! Rented a boat at nearby marina & enjoyed time with family & friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, all amenities as expected. Check was easy, great communication with host. Very clean. Boat dock fit our 23' center console perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very nice stay here. The house was very well kept and had everything we needed. The location is perfect and the boat dock provided easy access for those that bring a boat, to Crystal River and the Gulf.We will definitely be booking this location again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family weekend with friends. House was everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to everything

Really nice location and beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great family vacation at this house the layout was great. There was great communication from the host and the location was perfect. You can launch your boat at the Plantation Inn right across the canal. I would definitely recommend this property and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful stay with friends scalloping. House was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and good communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025