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Sara h.
Dec 1, 2025
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Sara h.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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Near Manatees, Springs, 3 bedroom with boat parking
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Deck or patio
Explore the area
Crystal River, FL
- Crystal River Watersports MarinaPlace, Crystal River Watersports Marina9 min drive
- Hunter Spring ParkPlace, Hunter Spring Park9 min drive
- Three Sisters SpringsPlace, Three Sisters Springs10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
Old Florida Room
1 Queen Bed
The Manatee Suite
1 King Bed
The Sunshine Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Alligator Alley Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
The Manatee Suite Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Near Manatees, Springs, 3 bedroom with boat parking
Welcome to The Chubby Mermaid, a quaint 3-bedroom, 2-bath country cottage nestled in the heart of Citrus County. Tucked away on 5 acres of tranquility, it offers modern comforts like Wi-Fi, AC, and a kitchen ready to cook any delicious meals you want to make! Perfect for families or a group of friends looking for a peaceful getaway amidst nature's beauty.
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About the neighborhood
Crystal River
Located in Crystal River, this vacation home is in a rural area. Bowlero Crystal River and Crystal River Watersports Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Crystal River, FL
What's nearby
- Crystal River Preserve State Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
- Crystal River Watersports Marina - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
- Hunter Spring Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
- A Crystal River Kayak Company - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
- Three Sisters Springs - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Restaurants
- RaceTrac - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Copp Winery & Brewery - 7 min drive
- Dan's Clam Stand - 8 min drive
- Subway - 8 min drive
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