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Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!
Riverside holiday home with water park and outdoor pool
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft
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Crystal River, FL
- Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park1 min walk
- Place, Plantation Inn and Golf Resort2 min drive
- Place, Three Sisters Springs4 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!
Manatee swimming, fishing, scalloping, relaxing....no better place to come and enjoy all Citrus County has to offer! Palm Springs is a family owned home and it is our only home we rent out. Communication with us is easy and personalized. Just check out our many reviews! Our guests have been returning again and again for over 24 years. We have been hosting guests and providing a wonderful way to explore all Crystal River has to offer since 2001.
Dock your boat on our seawall with your own personal mooring whips. Swim in the backyard canal with manatees! Almost every guest experiences a manatee, or several, swimming right behind our home. Paddle just 10 minutes to Kings Spring or 30 minutes to Three Sisters Spring with your own private kayaks and paddle board we offer at no additional charge. We are situated nearly right on Kings Bay, just 1 house in on a freshwater canal.
Experience Florida's Nature Coast in our brand new remodeled interior from floor to ceiling. Our relaxing vacation home is featured on an over-sized corner lot that is approximately 3/4 acre. The lot is full of shade trees. Our home is a spacious two bedroom with two bathrooms. It comfortably accommodates 6 people. Aside from the open tiled kitchen/living/dining area, we have a sunroom offering sweeping views of the freshwater canal, a screened in patio, and a screened lanai with your own private use pool. We offer streaming smart tvs available to accommodate all of your favorite streaming apps, wireless internet.
Our visitors enjoy the tranquility that our home offers. It is very common to see manatees slowly making their way through our canal along with an occasional dolphin or otter sighting!! There are several species of birds that come to feed in our yard that can be viewed through our sunroom and back screened patio. This home is located near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a residential neighborhood.
We have plenty of room to park your vehicles and boat trailers in the long driveway or in the yard. There is also a covered carport for your vehicle.
We do offer 3 single seater kayaks and a paddleboard here at the home at no additional cost to you, along with paddles and life jackets.
The home comes completely stocked with kitchen utensils, cookware, bed linens, towels and washcloths, and cleaning materials. There is a full washer/dryer here for your use and we keep you stocked with laundry detergent. All you need to bring are your personal toiletries and food!!
There is a county boat ramp with rest rooms and picnic area about 4 miles down Fort Island Trail n.Fort Island Gulf Beach is 6 miles away on Ft. Island trail.
The area is perfect for swimming with the manatees and swimming in nearby springs. 3 Sisters and King Spring are within paddling distance all in a no wake or slow speed zone, so no need to worry about high speed boats on the way.
Please feel free to ask us any additional questions you may have regarding our home or the area. We do offer a 10% military, police, EMS, and firefighter discount with stays of 7 nights or more. Our home is open all year long for rental. Thank you and we hope to hear from you!
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******I do require an ID from the primary guest before check in code is given. I do also like to speak with all incoming guests before check in, to go over tips for the home as well as answer any questions you might have. We are a pet friendly home. All pets MUST be approved ********
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
6 people max, including children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No cats. $150 nonrefundable additional per pet fee
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Not allowed indoors/Florida room. Outside only.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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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
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About the area
Crystal River
Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
- Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
- Fort Island Gulf Beach - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- RaceTrac - 5 min drive
- Cody's Original Roadhouse - 5 min drive
- Tipsy Tarpon - 7 min drive
- Cracker's Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
- Wendy's - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
14 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Connie S.
24 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Todd J.
15 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Todd J.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula V.
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paula V.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie V.
1 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonnie V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
12 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Florida
Mike P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina W.
27 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place on the water
Tina W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Courtnie G.
22 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Courtnie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
tim h.
11 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
tim h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
kasey c.
4 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
kasey c.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine W.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Katherine W.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
PATRICK K.
12 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PATRICK K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Debbie L.
25 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
21 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect


Jessica C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandy F.
28 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and nature overload
Sandy F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alicia M.
23 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Alicia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren R.
2 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Lauren R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
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24 Jul, 2024
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tina s.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly P.
11 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kimberly P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
13 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 isn’t enough
Jennifer H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen H., Alachua, FL
10 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short River Getaway
Karen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cyndy H.
10 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house!
Cyndy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa K.
7 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Natures wonderland!
Alyssa K.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
B C.
22 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Rebecca Morton
Bob and Ramona Kennedy first came to Crystal River in 1969 and knew King's Bay was the slice of heaven they were looking for to live and love and raise their 3 boys. In 2001, their offspring, the 3 Kennedy brothers decided to go in on a joint venture to share the beauty, fun, and adventure they experienced growing up on Kings Bay. There have now been 3 generations of Kennedy's raised here!
Why they chose this property
This home and property is truly a gem - from the spreading arms of our giant oak, to the gentle tides flowing in and out in the canal in the back yard, this space provides instant peace and tranquility.
What makes this property unique
Manatees are often seen in the canal behind the house. Otter, Dolphins, and many types of fish can also be viewed swimming by. Fish from the seawall as well as crab. Birdwatching can also be enjoyed here.
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