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In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay

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A living room with a wicker chair, a black sofa, a lamp, and a painting of a fish.
A wooden vanity with a mirror, a small stool, and a decorative pillow with the word "Relax".
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, an oven, a toaster, and a sink.
A bicycle parked under a tree with string lights.
An outdoor barbecue area with a grill, decorative lights, and a bamboo fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Three Sisters Springs
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Hunter Springs Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay

At Blue Sea Cow B&B, you will enjoy 1 bedroom with a queen bed, and 1 bath cottage. The home has full kitchen well equipped, spacious living room with a big sectional and queen size sofa bed, a great open space. Inviting outdoor sitting with fire pit and barbecue, where you can enjoy your evening dinner.
A front porch to enjoy your morning coffee. We provide kayak, paddle board and bicycles, no extra cost. Crystal River is a true gem! Enjoy our small town feel, the only place where you can interact with manatees, in their natural habitat. Great restaurants, if you are a seafood lover you are in the right place. Plenty of trails to hike or bike ride and state parks in walking distance. I can't say enough, you have to come and experience it your self!!!


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
A/C to be set at 75°
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
For use of Kayaks and Paddleboards guest need a release for signed prior to checking in
Please chain bicycle when not in use Please lock laundry room when not in use
Dogs are welcome, we prefer for dogs not to be in the furniture, if you know that they will get on the sofa please put the cover, that we provided.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2485509
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Crystal River

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Springs at Kings Bay, a neighborhood in Crystal River. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Bowlero Crystal River 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 Preserve State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • beach near Hunter Springs Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Springs at Kings Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay?

As of Oct 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,
Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay on Oct 3, 2026 start from $196, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay located?

Located in Springs at Kings Bay, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River Preserve State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Will definitely stay again when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue Sea Cow is an amazing property, that is in an amazing location. The owners have thought of everything and you truly need to just bring yourselves and your fur babies if you want. We will definately try to book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2026
Andrew was a great guest, and is welcome any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay. The home, the location, everything exceeded our expectations. Would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cottage. Walked everywhere. Fenced yard was perfect for our dogs
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was so good to us! Location of the house is perfect, you had the springs right there along with little shops and restaurants all within walking distance! Our dog was so comfortable there we had no worries about leaving him there to relax while we went to adventure. The outside area was very relaxing. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is great! Loved the location and walk ability. House was comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We unfortunately did not get to stay here due to change in our schedule. Nellie was extremely understanding & communication was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gracious hosts, cute well-appointed and updated home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice. We had everything we could need. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location! Loved having the paddle boards and bikes all week! Rent a pickup (we did) and it was worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2025
I am glad you enjoyed the place thank you for taking care of our place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this house , Nellie is a top notch hostess with the mostest ! The home is so close to everything! Walking everywhere is so easy ! The house is truly immaculate. We look forward to staying again next year. Cleanest house we have rented so far ! A must stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great amenities and clise to kayak beach

As a kayaker this was a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 20, 2024
Left everything in good condition
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house and great location

My spouse and I absolutely loved our stay. It is so convenient to restaurants, a cute town, and also has bike paths everywhere. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 1, 2023
Nicole her wife were great guess! They came with two dogs and left everything like there were not dogs staying. Everything was clean and in place. Will love to have them back some time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!! Anything you needed was there. Very clean! A **We'll be back**
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 5, 2025
Thank you for a great review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house itself felt like we were home! Everything you need plus much more! The location is amazing and within walking distance to springs for paddle boarding and kayaking and swimming! Wonderful food and drinks so close. We will most definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small but cozy. Easy walking distance to so many places. We didn’t use the kayaks or bikes but the extra touches of snacks were a nice surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting friends and family

Above expectations, clean, adorable and supplied with everything you could possibly need. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

We had a short three day vacation at the Blue Sea Cow. The accommodations are extremely clean with many amenities. We enjoyed the enclosed backyard along with the kayaks. We would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 6, 2023
John was a great guest, left everything clean and in great condition
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! Cute and clean. Owner has thought of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2025
Margaret thank you for leaving our home so clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in crystal river

Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 6, 2023
Thank you, come back to see us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway, you can literally walk to the springs, best coffee, icecream, restaurants and gift shops in downtown Crystal River. The host was amazing, the shower was super hot, great pressure with a handheld removable part to shower head. Very clean and nicely stocked home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2025
Tiffany was great guest and left the everything clean and in good condition
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was cozy and had a lot of extra amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage at Crystal River

The Blue Sea Cow cottage was perfect for us. We enjoyed walking everywhere and all the close by restaurants. We also snorkeled with the Manatees! We enjoyed the backyard space and all the cute decor. Thank you so much we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 10, 2025
Katherine was a great guest everything left clean and in order, she is welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Rental

Loved our stay here. House has so many great amenities- we especially loved using the bikes to travel around town. Everything is so close we didn’t need our rental car. Would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2024
Thank you for staying, please come back to see us

About the host

Hosted by Nellie Martinez

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We have been living in Florida since 1985. We are not native of Florida but once we got here, we called it home.

Why they chose this property

We are a family that love the out doors, when we saw this property in Crystal River we fell in loved, there are so much to do and still a small town feel. We decide to share with others, our little piece of paradise. We hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Beautiful waters where you can swim with the manatees and fishing is great among other things

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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