3 Br/2 Ba Waterfront Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay

We enjoyed our stay for the most part. Our biggest complaint was the outdoor furniture that was so saggy that it was hard to get in and out of chairs. The view was beautiful and quite a lot of time was spent on the porch enjoying the view and the critters. It was hard to enjoy sitting out in furniture that was so flimsy. An outdoor fan would have been excellent. The house itself was great and we had plenty of sleeping room. A couple of newer skillets would have been great as all food stuck to the pans. I know it sounds picky, but cooking for eight people is not easy and pots and pans are not that expensive. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but I feel there is a little improvement needed in the amenities I have mentioned. Many thanks for the use of your home for our vacation, but I think I would look elsewhere for another visit. ROBERTA ADAMS

We enjoyed our stay although it was a rainy weekend we were able to kayak from the back of the house to a beautiful open lake it was a awesome experience. Can wait to go back.

We spent a week here with our children. The house was lovely and the back porch was comfortable and had a fantastic view. Access to the water for kayaking was easy and convenient. Home owner was easy to reach and quick to respond to questions. Parents with children be aware. Four days during our stay a large alligator sunned himself on a rock directly across from the back porch. We also saw a manatee, many turtles, fish and birds.

The three grandchildren loved the downstairs room with the bunkbeds and queen size bed. The grandparents love the upstairs room with the bathroom with a shower with a window toward the water, and the parents loveed the separate two queen bed rooms, because they were sick. So we were close when we wanted to be, and separate when we needed to be. My wife and I would have spent the entire week sitting on the back porch looking at nature the total lack of humanity. After we came back from our organized snorkel trip to see manatees, the grandchildren named the manatee in the canal behind the house “Sandy”. They figured that would apply to either sex. We had fun with the kayaks. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the beds were comfortable. My grandson said on the first night that was the best sleep he’d ever had in his life. He’s eight years old. The kids asked if we could come back next year. Pete’s “Best of Crystal River”, was helpful in finding restaurants and dive company. He was also quick to respond to questions, and to address what small hiccups we ran into. I’m 71 years old, and this was one of the best value vacations I’ve ever had.

We are 2 seniors who enjoyed the screened porch views of the canal and "lagoon" right in our back yard. A variety of wildlife was observed including; manatee, small alligator, river otter, turtles, jumping mullet, song birds, water birds and even heard barred owls at night! The porch is a very peaceful place to sit and enjoy the views and sounds of nature. Kayaks are available however, we found it a challenge (or an adventure) getting in and out of the kayaks due to the usually low water level at the boat dock. Colder than normal January weather limited our outdoor time and we can only imagine how much more enjoyable the porch areas and kayaking could be with warmer temps and drier conditions.

We found the top floor master bedroom and bath very spacious and comfortable with a large walk in closet. A large built in dresser with a nice flat screen TV conmpleted the quality master.

On the main level, the TV/living room with many recliners was a relaxing place to watch basic Direct TV on the vintage "lamp" TV. Mike, from property matinence, commented a new TV will be coming as "lamp needs replacement" message greeted us everytime the TV was turned on. A large well stocked kitchen made for easy meal preparation. Refrigerator issues are being addressed as we regularly dealt with monitoring the refrigerator's fluctuationg temperatures and a leak in the water line to the ice/water dispencer. The owner, Pete, was very quick to respond to any concerns and has an excellent communication network. He also provided great suggestions for day trips, restaurants and is very knowledgeable of the Crystal River area.

Also on the main floor are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, as well as access to the screened porch. On the lower level we used the laundry room, with very reliable washer and dryer, and the garage. Having rented homes over the last 5 years, we've learned to bring our own bed pillows, bath towels and hangers. We made use of them here. After cleaning the grill from previous renters, we chose not to use it in its rusted condition.

We really enjoyed this property and the Crystal River area. Its location offers close access to a number of opportunities to experience nature such as, 3 Sisters Springs, Homosassa Springs and Fort Island Beach. Several good restaurants are nearby as well.

4 1/2 stars wasn't a rating option so we rated it 5 stars, due to the owner's easy accessibility and quick, excellent communication. Thanks Pete for a memorable stay.