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3 Br/2 Ba Waterfront Surrounded By Nature Close To Plantation Inn/ Kings Bay
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 2,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
3 Br/2 Ba 3 Level Home On Canal Near Kings Bay With A Natural Spring Near Dock
Enjoy our clean and affordable three bedrooms two bath three level private home with screened in decks/porches on each level overlooking a large spring, canal and wilderness. You will certainly spend your mornings sipping coffee or your evenings having dinner on the middle deck steps from a modern kitchen. The home is stocked with everything you need including WiFi, flat screen TV’s and a sound bar to Bluetooth your music/movies. You will love how close it is to shops and restaurants while being quiet and surrounded by nature. Our canal leads to Kings Bay/Crystal River and Gulf with no bridges. We have a covered boathouse, screened fish cleaning station and trailer parking on the property. We offer three kayaks currently (two single and one tandem sit on top). This home is ideal for large families, couples or two families since it is a three level home where you can enjoy the common areas and have privacy by retreating to the first or third floor.
Good chance you will see plenty of wildlife in the springs off our dock including manatees, otters, plenty of birds, fish, turtles and an occasional pod of dolphins. Kayak the premiere spot for manatee watching or snorkeling with Kings Springs a short 10 minute paddle!
Our fully equipped kitchen has everything you need for cooking - refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, full sized stove and oven, and microwave plus all new utensils, cookware and dishes.
The master suite includes a King Bed, flat screen TV, private bathroom with a large shower overlooking the nature preserve and private balcony. The 2 remaining bedrooms each have queen beds and one room has a 2nd full bed all with high quality linens.
The quiet neighborhood is safe and secure. There is a restaurant, dive shop, national park, and an outdoor sunset bar all within a five minute drive!!! A bike trail 1 mile away.
A big grocery store is a few minutes away. Downtown Crystal River is a 8 minute car ride where you can enjoy shopping searching for antiques or strolling the sidewalks. A large mall with 8 theaters is a 10 minute drive. You will love the location, having so many restaurants, banks and shopping so close and having nature even closer!!
About Property Manager/Owner
Our family lives just outside of Orlando which is approximately 1.5 hours from Crystal River. We currently have three vacation rental locations in Crystal River with this location being our first private home.
We are all Florida natives; Pete grew up in Inverness which is the town next to our vacation home and why we chose Crystal River. We like the laid back sleepy little town feel and fell in love with the areas springs, specifically Three Sisters. What started as a weekend get a way has turned into a wonderful place we are happy to share.
We chose Crystal River because I grew up close to the springs and remember swimming in them as a kid. I enjoyed frequent field trips and summer camps to see the manatees and swim in the springs. My first scuba trip was in King Springs, around the corner from our place. We hope you enjoy the area as much as we have....
Crystal River is a quiet little town with plenty to offer. The springs are beautiful and Kings Springs is less than a 10 minute paddle from our dock. On any given morning you can see manatees and dolphin swim in the natural spring near our boathouse. From our back yard, you can boat or paddle to waterfront restaurants and enjoy the nature preserve in Kings Bay. A 7 mile scenic boat ride takes you to the Gulf of Mexico where there is fantastic fishing, nature viewing and in the summer, scallop harvesting. You will enjoy near by Homosassa Wildlife Park and Indian burial grounds which leave a lot to explore. Golf courses, bike/hiking trails close will allow for an active vacation if desired.
Property Manager/Owner purchased this house in 2015
Why Property Manager/Owner chose Florida Central West
We really liked this home in particular because there is nature in front of us and nature behind us (including a natural spring). We also loved the layout of the house with a private master suite on the 3rd level which includes a private bathroom, large walk in shower and private balcony. The middle level offers a large screened in porch a step away from the kitchen for easy morning coffee or dinner outside. We like being on the water and close to nature with the luxuries of town close by which made this home the ideal place....
Amenities
Crystal River House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2200 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 10
- pets considered ...
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
Master Suite bathroom - toilet , shower
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
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Bedroom 2 -
1 queen
,
1 double
master Suite - 1 king
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
Lower level great room - 1 sleep sofa /futon , 2 bunk bed
- Master Suite on 3rd level with King Bed, flat screen smart TV, private bathroom with large walk in shower and a private balcony
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Sauna ...
- churches
- festivals
- restaurants
- ruins
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- water skiing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(18 traveler reviews)
Great Trip But House Was Not What I Expected
As stated the trip overall was awesome. I would definitely recommend Crystal River to anyone with a family that enjoys the outdoors. The house was located in a great spot, fairly easy to access the river and all of the surrounding visitor sites but it was not the house we saw in the advertised pics.
The pics make the deck/patio/dock look like new and clean but it was far from that. All of the wood deck was molded, dirty, rotting and loose. Worst of all was that one section of the 2nd floor deck was sectioned off with caution taped. To a house full of adults maybe not a big deal but we have four children all below the ages of 10 so it was on our mind all weekend. To be clear, when I say sectioned off I mean with two rows of yellow caution tape. If I could upload the pics to this review I would. Not boarded off or anything structural to keep people out. Needless to say we were disappointed because I knew the manager knew we had kids as well as their ages and there was no mention of this prior to our arrival. My last communication with the owner was two days before our arrival. After walking the rest of the property we realized that the inside of the house was neglected as much as the outside. I get that its a 2nd/rental home but the place was seriously neglected. I went back and reviewed the reviews to make sure I did not miss anything and honestly I was very surprised at all of the 5 star reviews.
Regarding water access, if you can't get your boat under a very low bridge (maybe 7-8 ft from water) then the channel to the east is your only way in. That channel can get a little shallow at low tide so I don't suggest it to anyone with a boat that drafts more than 14 inches (what my boat drafts). Shallow areas (1 to 2 ft showing on my depth sounder) are solid rock so you need to take it slow the first time.
On a positive note, the house was not why we were there so overall the trip was amazing. The time we spent at the house was only to shower, have dinner and sleep so I can't complain about the house too much. House positives: The location is perfect, the house has tons of space for a large family or group and operationally we had no issues with appliances, plumbing or electrical. That's all a big plus to a Dad so I give it a two star.
Beautiful
My family and I stayed for Father's Day and my birthday weekend. We all (10 of us) had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. the owners were very prompt in answering any of our questions and we had plenty of info on the area. We enjoyed kayaking and saw manatees and we were really excited to see 2 dolphins swimming right out in front of us from the deck/porch. The beds were comfortable, we had plenty of room and lots to do. I/we highly recommend this home and we all wish to return.
Perfect Location
This was our first trip to crystal river Florida.
We loved watching the manatees and all the birds. The house was very accommodating it had all we needed to cook our own meals and had all the comforts of home.
Where nature meets...Palm Springs Terrace rustic waterfront home for family and friends!
When you're thinking of your special getaway and want a welcoming spot for friends and family to come and gather, this is that place!!! Steps from the canal that leads to larger Kings Bay, the covered boat dock is perfect for smaller vessels. (Low tide is low May, approx 2') plan with the tide charts and you'll be able to venture from home to 3 sister springs canal, all the way out to the Gulf of Mexico.
The home is rustic and exactly what you'd expect for a vacation spot in a woods. Stairs are involved for the 3 levels of the home, creating a nice view. We enjoyed our stay, Crab Plant Restaurant is a no frills, but great crab and the best grouper we locals have tasted in a long while. Other waterfront dining such as Crackers Bar, Grill & Tiki, have floating docks for your boat/dining pleasure. Additional restaurants are also nearby. Main channel alows speeds up to 25 mph, slow and minimum wake zones are also posted, watch for the manatee's!
Great place to stay on crystal river
We loved our stay at the Palm Springs home in Crystal River. Kids had a blast kayaking around looking for manatees and turtles. They even caught some fish! Great location. Nice and quiet. Enjoyed every minute of it!!
Awesome location!
The view is amazing and the location of the house is absolutely fabulous! The screened in back porch is where we spent most of our time watching the manatee, fish and other wildlife. One of us was either fishing or kayaking at all times. We stayed there with 4 children and 6 adults for my in-laws 50th anniversary. We brought our boat that fit awesome in the boat slip and every day we took it out and went to 3 sisters and around and saw manatee every day. We even swam with manatee near the springs! It was so amazing. Every day we would also Kayak.
The only recommendation I would have is that the kitchen should be restocked with new pots and pans and utensils. The knives were super dull and there were not many pots, bowls or utensils. It was very clean and again it was an awesome vacation. HIGHLY recommend!
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Rates & Availability
Crystal River House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Scallop Season
Jul 10 2017 -
Sep 10 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$220
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$1,295
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$3,900
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Holiday Season
Nov 17 2017 -
Jan 7 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$225
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$1,395
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$3,995
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Winter/Manatee Season
Jan 8 2018 -
Apr 30 2018
3 night minimum stay
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$220
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$1,295
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$3,495
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$199
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$1,195
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$2,900
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $125 |
| Pet Fee | $50 |
| Damage Deposit | $300 |
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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