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Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock

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Canal view from the dock
Deck and floating dock
Exterior
Front entrance
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101786 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock

Fabulous vacation rental home in the heart of Crystal River! Bring your boat! There's no bridge blocking your way to the Gulf. Home is fun ready! Boat or Kayak from the 8 x 20 floating dock (open on both ends) to the local fun spots. Spacious home with very open floor plan for family fun! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, sleeps 10 people. Great place for family and friends to gather for some rest and relaxation after a busy day on the water. Fully equipped kitchen that's waiting for the seafood chef in you to cook the catch of the day, or enjoy your meal cooked on the gas grill on the outdoor deck. At least 6 kayaks and life vests are provided. Three Sister's Springs and Hunter Springs are nearby. The "Plantation Inn" is walking distance and you can launch your boat there for a small fee. Fishing tournaments, manatee tours, boat & paddle board rentals, sunset cruises are all nearby. You're also very close to several of Crystal River's best rated restaurants. Come see what Crystal River has to offer and swim with the manatee! The house is on a beautiful half acre lot for your enjoyment with ample parking. Short boat ride to the gulf and no bridge to worry about. Let's start packing! If the home is ready, early check in may be available. Purchasing trip insurance when you book is recommended. BOOKINGS MORE THAN 2 WEEKS REQUIRE APPROVAL. Property has exterior cameras. If cameras become deactivated during your stay, owner can access property to reset with very short notice. Some pets allowed, pet fee required ($75/wk or $200/mo per pet).

Property manager

Donna Dorsey
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 per pet (short stays) $250 per pet (monthly)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No loud music outdoors after 9pm
Long term stays of 30+ days require an additional cleaning. An additional cleaning fee will be sent after your booking.
There are exterior cameras, should this security system get disconnected by a guest, I reserve the right to cancel the reservation with no refund.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort 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 National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock located?

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Three Sisters Springs and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Awesome perfect spot

Great location and very clean. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy N.

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

So close to the Springs

Great on the water home with kayaks included. It was so nice to just hop on a board or kayak and paddle off. The house was very spacious and comfortable and the Host was very responsive. I will definitely stay again when I'm in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

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

Best House Ever

Everything was great and clean. Host was incredibly kind and responsive. Having the kayaks on the water for the entire family was a game changer. Manatees did even pass our dock! Thanks so much! Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Crystal River.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

Beautiful Home on the Water

The location of the property provided easy access to the water, which was important since we had a pontoon boat and our own kayaks. The owner/manager was hospitable and provided prompt, helpful responses to our questions. Would we stay there again? Yes, without a doubt.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Quite and a good location. Foossball table was a hit with kids and adults.

Nice quiet place with dock access that we could pull boat up to was a plus. The only negative was previous guest left a lot of cigarette butts in the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi W.

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

River adventure!

Perfect place to stay and explore the Crystal River. We rented a pontoon from Paddletails. The kids loved the kayaks and the home was perfect for our two families to hang out and enjoy our time in Florida.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

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

Beautiful place, great location

My wife and I spent the weekend here with two other couples. Right off a main road on the south side of Kings Bay, right on the canal with easy access to Plantation Adventures. Took the kayaks out into the bay and got to see a number of manatees! Everything described by the host is spot on. We would definitely stay here again if we get back to Crystal River!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Senior Trip

We had a wonderful time staying in Crystal River! We loved being able to fish from the dock in the back yard. We caught a lot of fish! We also enjoyed the kayaks that were provided. We saw manatees while out kayaking in Kings Bay which was only a short distance from the rental. The Host always got back with any questions we had very quickly. And the rental had everything we could possibly need while staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes G.

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

property review

As advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Crystal River Getaway

Great location to stay and explore Crystal River ! Loved the backyard! Close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Girls Getaway

The property was perfect for us. Great that it was so close to our meeting point to swim with the manatees and restaurants. The accommodations were clean and welcoming. Pictures accurately capture the property and its amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Z.

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

Manatee excursion

Great location. House was perfect and loved using the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kari L.

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

Spacious House

It was a very nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Kayak with the Manatee’s

House was impeccable. Check in so easy! Great communication with the owner. We added two people to our group last minutes and there was no extra charge. She also allowed us a later checkout time which was so nice! Plenty of towels and kayaks for our group of 10. Right on canal and was close to where the manatees were. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami V.

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

Great place for adults to hang out.

Nice place. Loved the openness of it. Loved the fussball table and that they provided kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

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

Great family escape

My extended family rents a house on the water to celebrate the holidays together each year. This house was the best we’ve had so far, in terms of house layout and space to be together inside. We were able to have family meals and play board games at the dining room table and there was enough seating in the living area for people to gather. We also had a great time hanging out by the dock while some of us fished (they caught some perch, catfish, and mangrove snappers thanks to the brackish water). The bedroom setup worked perfectly for us. Only small hiccup was one of the bedrooms looks like a converted office or den and there is a large window and frosted glass doors looking into the kitchen that allowed a lot of light in that room. Because some of us went to bed earlier than others, we figured out how to cover the top window with a sweater to block the worst of the light. Might be helpful for a more permanent solution to be figured out for others, but we made it work. The house is well supplied with laundry supplies, towels for bathrooms and outside, etc. A few more dish towels and washcloths for bathrooms would have been helpful. We were excited to use the kayaks, but the weather prevented that (chilly and windy) but the floating dock was well situated to put kayaks in (for those with some mobility issues,it would be harder). Communication with host was great, she was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Perfect rental for our family

We loved our stay in Crystal River. This property is so close to everything. Beautiful and comfortable, We had everything we needed. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikyle K.

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

Great stay

The property was very welcoming and clean. We came to paddle with the manatees and enjoy Crystal river. Short paddle to the bay and a little workout to the further springs, the kayaks were comfortable and I was able to bring the pup. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Xmas

It was very nice and accommodated is very well. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Small family getaway

Had a great weekend getaway with the family. Beautiful house, lots to do. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Wedding

Stay was amazing as last time. This is a beautiful property, very clean, perfect location. We will be back again and again. It was everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Annual Friendmas with the Manatees

Usually stay at the Plantation with separate hotel rooms. This beautiful home is right across the canal from where we normally launch our paddle boards. And it was a bonus there are kayaks available for those of us who didn’t have a paddle board.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy s.

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

Family thanksgiving, swim with manatees

Location was great for springs visiting manatees. House very comfortable and very nice, roomy and nice outdoor area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

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

Great Place To Stay

House and location were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

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

Girls getaway

This is a beautiful property…clean and comfortable with so many outdoor features that just made this trip so perfect! We were able to launch the kayaks right from the backyard dock, coffee next to be water, games, grill. I just can’t say enough good things about our stay! We will definitely be back for another stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Donna Dorsey

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I am a full time real estate broker. Real estate is my passion and I love what I do! I also love the Crystal River waterways and you can usually find me there when I'm not working!

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful home that was recently remodeled on a canal leading to the Crystal River. It is in great shape and very accommodating for guests. Open layout, no carpeting, foosball table for the kids to play. It is in walking distance to the supermarket and restaurants. Close to all that Crystal River has to offer.

What makes this property unique

This property is on a canal that is shared with the Plantation Inn. They have a boat ramp and you can launch your boat at and be at the home in minutes.

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English

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