2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102 sq m

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Crystal River, FL
  • Popular LocationCrystal River Watersports Marina4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrystal River National Wildlife Refuge8 min drive
  • Popular LocationThree Sisters Springs8 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd bedroom

Living Room

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Guest 2nd Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Scallops, Fish, Manatees Close to Everything. Room 4 Your Boat! 2 kayaks to use

5 min to Kings Bay , Hunter Springs and Boat Ramps .New Mini Golf near by . Close to Everything! Super convenient 2 waterfront restaurants and more .

ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL 10% off WITH MILITARY ID.

Quiet Oasis with Room for Boat . Only 3.4 Miles to Pete's Pier and 1.5 Miles to Quant Downtown Crystal River Village. Be in water in less than 10 minutes.

Included for your use is 2 kayaks with paddles and life jackets. Will need truck to transport short distance to launch.

Kings Bay, Restaurants, Springs , Scalloping, Fishing, Manatees, Kayaking all minutes away

Always something to do, fun karaoke nights, live music, quiet strolls, art shows and more

Grouper, Sheapshead, Snook, Redfish, Cobia, Mangrove Snapper just to name a few of the many many fish that can be caught ! There is a season for everything here!

Scallop season July 1 - September 24th. ( subject to change, please always check with FL Fish and Wildlife)


* Updated 2BR 2BA home with 2 King Beds, 1 twin bed , 1 trundle.
* Additional sleeping , great for kids or teens on super big comfy sectional
* Fully Stocked Kitchen
* 2 Full Updated Bathrooms, one with Bluetooth Fog free Mirror
* Ping-Pong Table in game room/garage with TV to stream
* Cornhole
* HorseShoes
* Childrens games, Adult games, puzzles and more
* Fenced landscaped Back Yard with fruit trees and Awapuhi Plant and Shade Trees
* Gas Grill with Grill Tools
* FirePit for those cooler evenings
* FullSize Washer and Dryer
*Beach Chairs and Fishing Rods
* Fast Wifi, Printer and Desk should you need to work

Just Outside City Limits where short term rentals are permitted.

Three Sister Springs 3 miles
Hunter Springs Park 2.3 miles
Petes Pier and Marina 3.4 miles
Crackers Bar and Grill Waterfront Dining 2.3 miles
Kings Bay National Wildlife Refuge Kings Bay 3.8 miles
Fort Island Gulf Beach, Trail and Pier 13 miles
Crystal River Archaelogical State Park 3.5 miles
Ozello Trail 13 miles

Boat Tour Operators Nearby

Boat Rentals Nearby ( 2 kayaks at home FREE for you to use. Will need vehicle to transport to water less than 5 min away)

Fishing Charters Nearby

Snorkeling and Kayaking Rentals Nearby

Property manager

Kim and Forrest Small
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Fenced Yard, perfect for families.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO Smoking or Vaping inside Home including Garage
Pets: Be sure to include pets in reservation, pet fees apply. All Pet waist must be bagged and disposed;
Garbage day is Tue / Fri Place garbage cans @ end of drive, w/brick ontop & return to outside of garage w/brick on top. Lots of wildlife.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Crystal River Watersports Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 4 min drive
  • Hunter Spring Park - 5 min drive
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 7 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 5 min drive
  • Cody's Original Roadhouse - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Coney Island - 5 min drive
  • Seafood Seller & Cafe - 5 min drive

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great place to stay in Crystal River. Close to town, lovely outdoor space, convenient to golf courses and shopping. Fenced in yard for our dog. Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
we liked being close to the many state parks, seafood at local restaurants. was excellent and price friendly. Host replied to my questions quickly. Go swim with the manatees.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Haven to get away from it all!
My hubby, furry friend and I all enjoyed The Mermaid Home immensely! It is located in a quiet neighborhood, and the doggy doors and fenced-in backyard made a place for our dog to enjoy our vacation as well. The home is located at the end of a dead-end street, so extremely quiet. Kim was incredibly responsive with everything we needed. We would stay longer next time!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home
This is the second time we have stayed at this property. My husband and I love it so much. It’s located near center of town but on a quiet dead end street. The house is fenced which is great since we try to always travel with our dog. The home is impeccably clean. The bed is perfect which is rare because I have a bad back and husband does not so usually one of us is happy with the bed and the other isn’t but here that is not the case. The owner is VERY kind and accommodating. She has made a lot of upgrades and even at this visit, she continues to make improvements. You would not go wrong with this home and we will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni G., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We had the best time. The house is super cute and has so many nice extras. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kim and Forrest Small

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While visiting family in Florida, we fell in Love with Crystal River and all that it has to offer as well as surrounding communities. We were amazed by both the fresh water and saltwater opportunities for the outdoorsman. Quickly we noticed the "sleepy town" of Crystal River works so hard to preserve the natural beauty of the area. The countless parks, trails, and friendly community was like no other we have visited in Florida before. Recognizing the need to be closer to family in Florida, we purchased our "2nd Home", already creating memories for our family of 5. Recognizing that quality homes close to many of the attractions in the area are not plentiful, nor are hotel accommodations, we decided to share our private oasis with you.

Why they chose this property

The Crystal Mermaid was the perfect name for our little home, nestled on a private lot in a neighborhood with other homeowners. Just minutes from the eclectic downtown Crystal River, offering dining, shopping, coffee houses, and museums. So close to Pete's Pier, and other public boat ramps for the fisherman, and the amazing Springs in the Area where you can actually swim with the manatees. Our family scalloped for the first time in this year and now know what all the excitement is about!. As a scallop lover I thought I had tasted the best, UNTIL we scalloped with Captain John Beach with Allure Outfitters, cleaned our shellfish, and had them cooked for us at local establishment. Need I say more? We were hooked on the area and hope you will be too!

What makes this property unique

Crystal River offers warm Gulf Water, spring fed rivers, swimming and snorkeling with manatees. Lakes, rivers , bays and more, there is something for everyone. Don't fish? Try the great golf courses around, hike through unspoiled forests, cycle on top rated trails, relax in our humble oasis, recently renovated and waiting for you to relax after a full day of discovery of this unique Florida city Crystal River.

Languages:

English

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