Terry and Marlena

Guest: Clark Girls (Lakeland, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 05/02/10

We had a great weekend staying in your studio apartment in Crystal River :-) The apartment was absolutely wonderful, had everything we needed and is in a great location. We were only able to spend the weekend but still had a fun filled time while there. We went to a beautiful beach which is less then fifteen minutes away, shopped at a quaint shopping center full of unique boutiques, ate at the best seafood restaraunts, went to a local winery and sat down at the pier and enjoyed watching the boats. Sunday morning we kayaked down to Three Sisters Springs in the kayaks provided by you. It was so serene, the water so clear, and the air so clean. It was a morning we won't soon forget. Thank you so much for a very memorable weekend. We willl be back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, pet owners, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

Guest: Robert and Doris (Holly Hill, Florida)
Date of Stay: 02/01/07 Review Submitted: 02/01/07

We had an absolutely wonderful week in Crystal River!! The apartment was in the best location for quick and easy access to the springs, bay, and the all important and beautiful manatee. The apartment was very nice, the dock wonderful to have right at the back door to keep our kayak at, and nice having the morning sun on the back porch to enjoy our breakfast on every morning. We kayaked, swam, and ate 24/7 and loved every minute. We enjoyed the Margarita Grill so much it was the only resturant we ate at several times that week. It's the perfect place to spend a week in natures heaven on earth. Thanks to Debra Jo for all her help in providing us with needed information and the friendliest manner. We'll be back.

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Guest: Richard Lawrence (London, England)
Date of Stay: 10/05/06 Review Submitted: 10/05/06

My girlfriend and I stayed at the rental for just over 2 weeks and had the time of our lives! We used the kayaks every day and swam with the manatees every time. We also completed our scuba diving courses at the Port Hotel and Marina which is a 2 minute walk. The locals are the friendliest people I have ever met and the local food is fantastic. I can say, without a doubt, we will be back! Thanks Debra Jo and Linda xxxx

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Guest: Bob & Deb Fidell (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 09/23/06 Review Submitted: 09/23/06

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3.5 month stay in Crystal River. We were so fortunate to discover this property on the internet. The apartment is immaculate - Linda does a great job, the grounds are well maintained - Cissy does a great job, the location is fantastic, and the owner - Debra Jo - has been such a pleasure to work with and has been extremely accomodating especially since we've been in the process of building a new home nearby and have had to extend our lease numerous times. Bob has seen so many manatees in the canal which is just several feet from the back of the apartment. We've seen gorgeous sunsets just a two minute walk from the apartment and an absolutely unbelievable rainbow right from the back patio. We took a boat tour from the marina which is also a two minute walk down the street and saw about 20 manatees - mothers and babies. There's also a good restaurant and guitar bar at the marina and many great restaurants which are just a few minutes drive from the apartment. Crackers (US 19) was great for dinner and had an outside bar on a marina. Cody's (US 19) was good too (burgers & wings type food!). We've met so many wonderful people - many who have rented the other three units. We would definitely come back to stay at this apartment and look forward to planning vacations at Debra Jo's other vacation rentals once we get settled in our new home in Florida. This was a GREAT experience and we highly recommend it!

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Guest: Jody Stewart (Little Egg Harbor, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/21/06 Review Submitted: 08/21/06

My husband and I had a truly wonderful time staying at our apartment. Not only was it spotless, it had everything one would need. Debra, you were a pleasure and we appreciate all your help. We look forward to coming back to Crystal River in the near future.

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Guest: Doris_HAC60299 (Stuart, FL)
Date of Stay: 08/12/06 Review Submitted: 08/12/06

Our time at your Crystal River apt was GREAT. The apt was very clean, the views gorgeous and we enjoyed canoeing down the canal to the manatee area. The location is near many beautiful sites and we look forward to going again. THANKS!

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Guest: Ann and Rick Charron (-)
Date of Stay: 05/19/06 Review Submitted: 05/19/06

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable vacation in your clean and very comfortable apartment. Everything we needed was there. The binder of “things to do” in and around Crystal River was quite thoughtful and useful to us, since it was our first visit. The location was great! The activities we enjoyed the most were golfing at the Plantation Inn, a beautiful golf course which was only 3 blocks away, kayaking on the canal and river to watch the manatees and enjoy the many other sights; relaxing on the sheltered patio and dock with new neighbors, watching the “mullets” jump and the manatees swim in the canal, day outings along the coast (north and south) and inland too, lots to see and do nearby; and walking in the beautiful and very friendly residential and refuge areas in and around Crystal River. We had fresh grapefruit as needed from one very friendly elderly man on Kings Bay Drive. Thanks for everything Debra Jo & Frank; we all had a great time, including our dog Chester. His favorite spot was the park out back at the National Wildlife Centre. We also made the local newspaper “Dog-gone fun” walking Chester and his new friend, Kiara. The month flew by and we’re hoping to return next year.

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