Apartment in Crystal River, FL

Sleep in Our Boathouse, Wake up With Manatee

Sleep in Our Boathouse, Wake up With Manatee

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Overview of Sleep in Our Boathouse, Wake up With Manatee

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Crystal River, FL
  • Popular LocationPlantation Inn and Golf Resort13 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrystal River National Wildlife Refuge5 min drive
  • Popular LocationThree Sisters Springs8 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Sleep in Our Boathouse, Wake up With Manatee

THE BOATHOUSE
Manatee, Dolphins and more come to the Boathouse to explore. Chill out in 72’ year round water temperature in your back yard! The Boathouse offers a private one bedroom suite complete with a kitchenette, tiled bathroom with shower and features a large screened outdoor living space suspended over the water. Enjoy your evening meal watching the beautiful Florida sunset with the possibility of manatees literally at your doorstep.

Enjoy a restful night’s sleep under the unique backdrop of vintage sails. One king sized bed. The equipped kitchenette includes microwave, fridge, ice maker, hot plate, coffee maker and other conveniences to give you a choice of eating in or going out.

The Crystal River Boathouse is located right on the waters of King’s Bay, the headwaters of the Crystal River and home of the Florida Manatee. Just seven miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon wine right here overlooking King Spring, the largest spring in the bay.

The Boathouse is all about offering you beautiful views of the bay, comfortable accommodations and water access just steps from your door. That’s not all, it also offers you ADVENTURE!! There is year round swimming with manatees, fishing and sightseeing. Get your kayak and enjoy an excursion to the world famous THREE SISTERS SPRINGS. Join us for Scallop Season in the summer and Manatee Season in the winter. Our upper deck provides private sunbathing, star gazing and unobstructed views of truly glorious sunsets perfect for a romantic getaway.

Dock space for boat and trailer parking.

Contact us for details and pricing. Special Celebration tours available with advanced notification.

Special Restrictions for Aqua: No unattended children under the age of 13 are allowed and require ADULT supervision.
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Crystal River is the PERFECT place to explore the Nature Coast. Not only does it offer guided and unguided manatee and ecco tours, it’s conveniently located to visit other amazing venues. After you visit native Florida wildlife in its natural habitat why not see the Weekee Watchee mermaids? Or enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Rainbow River? Or take a Segway tour around town? When it comes to adventures the Nature Coast has it all.

Swimming with manatees!
Kayaking!
Scalloping!
Fishing!

Whatever you choose our friendly staff can help with local recommendations and reservations.

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Other amenities include::
Dock for one boat plus seawall boat slip
1 double kayak
BBQ grill
High speed internet
Direct TV, premium package 50inch
In room safe
A tobacco free property

Property manager

Tedi Turnipseed

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet addendum required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Unfortunately we cannot accept cats, owners have allergies....
** Upon check-in all guests will be required to provide picture ID. Said iD must be in the name of reservation made with Airbnb or VRBO. **

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this apartment is near theme parks. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 13 min walk
  • 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 Regional Airport (GNV) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cody's Original Roadhouse - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Kelly's Half Shell Pub - 5 min drive
  • Coney Island - 5 min drive
  • Cracker's Bar & Grill - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleep in Our Boathouse, Wake up With Manatee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Sleep in Our Boathouse, Wake up With Manatee?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleep in Our Boathouse, Wake up With Manatee?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleep in Our Boathouse, Wake up With Manatee located?

Situated in Crystal River, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, A Crystal River Kayak Company, and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge and Three Sisters Springs are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite place ever
Tedi and her mom are the best hosts. They treat you like family. If you are looking to take in all that nature has to offer, this is the spot. I woke up every morning and watched the sunrise with manatee, tarpon, pelicans, multiple other birds and a pair of nesting bald eagles straight out from the property. The screened in porch is perfect for relaxing no matter the weather. They have two brand new stand up paddle boards that we used daily. We will be back ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine and Bob W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Boat house on Crystal River
I want to say foremost, I wasn’t looking for a 5 star place to stay, just something clean and comfortable. Tedi was a very good hostess. We enjoyed our stay, but we were very disappointed on the cleanliness of the unit. She has sails as a backdrop behind the bed, which is a great idea because of the unit being right on the water, but there was spots of mold on them. Dead bugs behind and under furniture. The books she has in the unit, they all have mold in them also. The upper deck is full of black mold and the furniture up there was moldy and had bird feces on them. (I have pictures). Don’t stay here if you have allergies to mold, as I do. The tables and coffee tables, end tables all needed to be wiped down because they had a film on them. The double kayak is in disrepair because the hooks are broken, which makes it very uncomfortable to sit in because you have nothing to rest against, but my husband did his best to rectify this. (I did take pictures of that.). The swim noodles disintegrated when we tried to use them. (We left two new ones for her) in the property discription it claimed there were two bikes to ride, we never saw them or offered them. The first aid kit needs to be replenished (we needed two bandaids and there weren’t any.) And the fire extinguishers don’t have any inspection tags on them. We should know that they operate properly. The property seems to be a little overwhelming for Tedi. I say all this because for the amount of money I paid for 4 nights, I shouldn’t have had to be subjected to the uncleanliness. We did enjoy the nature all around us. This morning we watched a mama manatee and her baby folic in the water. I have pictures of everything I’ve documented here, but not sure how to post them.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property and hostess!
Tedi is such a gem! If you are lucky 🍀 enough to book this place it was heaven and we slept like happy babies on the Crystal River! We woke up on the dock with coffee and danishes and fruit. The bed was so comfortable and we saw manatees, birds galore, and went bike riding. Will book again! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Manatee palooza
The owner is so kind. The property suited our needs. A welcoming breakfast and appetizer snack during our stay was so kind. We will be back! Our dog was welcomed and our time was peaceful and uninterrupted. Kayak /snorkel use a huge bonus and savings. Eating diner and watching the manatees munch grass was such a treat and the rooftop was my evening and morning favorite spot to relax and enjoy the sunsets and views! Close convenient and classic! We enjoyed cooking our fresh seafood and steaks on site. ❤️ peace love and manatees!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tedi Turnipseed

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Languages:

English
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