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Large Waterfront home Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay

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A wooden deck with a covered area and a small pond.
A multi-story building with a wooden balcony, a staircase, and two kayaks.
A sign for Crystal River Preserve State Park's Eco-Walk Trail.
A green building with a red door, a sign reading "Coming Soon General Store," and an ice cream cone decoration.
A wooden deck with a view of a calm water body and greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Lower level great room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 14 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Waterfront home Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Large Waterfront home Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Waterfront home Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay on Oct 26, 2026 start from $362, 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 Large Waterfront home Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Waterfront home Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Waterfront home Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and good description
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House needs a lot of updating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2026
Our house is a rustic river house...the photos are accurate. If this guest would provide comments on what needs updating we could possibly address....yes our home was build in the early 80's and we have the exterior paint scheduled for later this year...but we would hope that wouldn't effect your visit to our clean, safe, pet friendly, spacious, quiet waterfront home...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! Well equipped home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time watching the nature from the outside decks. So many birds, turtles, fish… even saw an alligator and a manatee! Had everything we needed and super happy to have the kayaks available as well! Highly recommend this house. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and personally i like knotty pine! Everything worked like it should and the place was pet friendly for our little 4lb dog. The kayaks and screened in porch are where we spent alot of our time! You are right on a canal with plenty of wildlife and decent freshwater fishing. Saw a manatee and a couple of small alligators. Would come again, Thanks Pete!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location!

So much room, great location, very helpful information from owner, already planning another trip and hope to reserve this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was the perfect set up for our two families to enjoy some spring break fun with the kids. Plenty of beds, right on the water with easy access for the kayaks, and a nice sized screened porch for watching the wildlife in the mornings it the evening. The house is an older split level, reminded of my childhood, the kids had never been in a split level before and were quite amused by it. Lots of wood accents to give it a rustic cabin feel vs. a beachy feel. Kitchen had most of the utensils we needed for cooking, even an electric skillet and crock pot and toasters. The property host/manager was very responsive and helpful. Even stopped by to help us with something. Showers had great water pressure. Can't beat the location either.
Right behind the house checking out turtles and manatees
Manatees in Hunter's spring 5 minutes away
Fishing of the back deck. We could see the fish, they were laughing at us. But we had fun
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for kayaking and wildlife

We had a great time here. We loved being right on the canal and seeing turtles, alligators, even a manatee.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent retreat!

Excellent retreat for rest and relaxation!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful view

Spacious and clean; really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
thanks you for your nice review, we are glad you enjoyed your visit and found the home clean and spacious. we will work harder to earn a 5 stars next time! thanks again, Pete
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We seen 4 manatees and some herrings had just hatched in a nest just outside the screen porch. Very relaxing stay. A 10 minute paddle will get you to the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Very clean! Manatees come right up the creek that this is on. If you have a boat, the boathouse is fantastic to have available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manatee vacation

We had a fun and relaxing vacation. The suggestions for activities made this time special.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Lots of room for a family, and a beautiful view from back patios. Close to everything in Crystal River. Kayaks available for use. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful, Quiet Getaway

We loved staying at this waterfront home in a quiet neighborhood in Crystal River. It was a perfect location and setup for our family, traveling with three kids and grandparents. The house is a bit rustic, which suited us well, and is equipped with comfortable beds, kayaks, and a lovely screened in deck for enjoying the natural setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Place

This place was in a perfect location. We kayaked with the manatees and dolphins!! We swam with the manatees, relaxed on the beach. The porch was amazing and the house was very spacious. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
So Glad to hear you enjoyed the house and what the area has to offer....this is a great time of yer to visit Crystal River to see the manatees and resident dolphins (we often see them in our canal/springs)....let us know when you plan to visit again....Pete
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

New Year’s Getaway

We had a nice time taking a manatee watching boat ride. We enjoyed excellent meals at Kane’s Cattle, Cracker Country and Seafood Sellers Cajun Restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

Great location, covered boat slip big enough for 23ft center console... got to meet the owner, great guy easy to deal with made the trip a pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

It was a great experience for our entire family! The house had a lot of space. We used the kayaks and saw manatees and dolphins.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal River

Great location. Had a great time. We were able to see manatees in the river in front of house. Home is very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was roomy and the porch areas were great. We saw lots of birds, turtles, and alligators! The kayaks were very convenient and it was a short paddle to the larger bay. It was great that dogs are allowed and our pups loved the porch. Our family went for Thanksgiving and spent a lot of time at the house enjoying the large living area. The house was a bit dusty. Make sure to take your own toiletries, kitchen towels, cleaning spray, and toilet paper. The kitchen was well stocked with pans and dishes/flatware but the dishwasher doesn't work well, so we hand washed everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manatee vacation

The property was large enough for the whole combined family. Everyone enjoyed kayaking and fishing. Hunters Spring was a verymshort drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls get away

We had a girls get away weekend and stayed here. The place was very clean and the patio overlooking the canal was absolutely beautiful. Communication with the hosts was super easy. And the location for wanting to visit different springs was perfect. One of our favorite things to do was kayaking right off the deck into the canal and out into the bay where we saw manatees and great birds every time. It was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful getaway

Palm Springs House was a perfect place for our family to spend time. It was spacious and clean, in a nice neighborhood and conveniently located. The owner was very responsive and even stopped by at one point to make sure all was ok.The highlight of the house was the screened in back porch overlooking the canal where we sat to play games while watching the wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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