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Smart TV, books
Exterior
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crystal River

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and 2 miles (3 km) of A Crystal River Kayak Company with a stay here. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hunter Spring Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food

Updated guest house close to water, boat ramps, golf, fishing (access to Gulf of Mexico/scalloping) manatee sanctuary, Three Sisters Springs, restaurants, gulf beach. Parking for trailers/boats, access to water/Kings Bay, bring kayaks/SUPs, use our bikes, quiet waterfront neighborhood for walking/biking. Short distance to Plantation Inn for golf, fishing trips, scuba, kayak/boat rentals/tours. This is ONE of TWO UNITS on property.

Property manager

Jim & Wendy Busk

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children allowed within the maximum # of guests

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Updated Cracker Guest House Close to Everything

Frequently asked questions

How close is 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food to the airport?

This vacation home is 70.2 mi (90-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food?

As of Jul 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food on Jul 13, 2025 start from $79.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.4 mi (13-min drive) from Fort Island Gulf Beach.

Does 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food offer free breakfast?

Yes, this vacation home offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food to downtown Crystal River?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Crystal River.

1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely enjoyed our stay here! The cottage was adorable and immaculate! We definitely would return for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shar s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the little cottage

My husband and I always talked about stopping at Crystal River on our way back home from St Pete's Beach. And we're glad we found this lovely little cottage. Perfect location, beautiful interior, and also comes with two bikes. We will surely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay in area

Great stay. Bed comfy and home very clean. Thank you! Had a great time!We didn't go into the national park but biked all over area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Very accommodating, helpful and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W., East Dubuque, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Crystal River

Great stay, relaxing, and convenient location!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, clean cottage

Such a cute, little place! It was very clean and decorated very well. I felt safe and slept like a baby on the extremely soft, comfortable bed! Iwou
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage in a cute little town

We had a fabulous time in Crystal River! The place is close to town, so we biked nearly everywhere. Jim and Wendy are excellent hosts! Very friendly and responsive. Quiet neighborhood as well. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L., Dade City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay!

Such a cozy place to stay. Clean! It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Y., Rockwall

Liked: Cleanliness

Wish I could stay longer!

Welcomed by lights music clean and cozy space after driving all day in the rain! This place and the hosts are just Florida charm!! Great location. Quiet but close to good food and things to do. Wish we had time to bike. Try exploring for any manatees adventures. They were also outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ckean and cozy

Cheaper then a hotel just way better. Clean, comfortable and affordable...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance P., Anaheim usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Plese stay at this property

This is a beautiful place to visit in Crystal River, Florida.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the best Vrbo experiences we've had

Just pulling up to this place, you know you'll have a great time staying there. The size is perfect for two people, making for the perfect girls' trip. It's super close to the river, so we could quickly duck into the springs without having to drive to a launch. 11/10, we will definitely be staying here many more times :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little place

Cute quiet peaceful little place. Local to all of our favorite places in Crystal River. It's a tiny home with nice sized living area. Bathroom, kitchen, bedroom were perfect and had everything we needed. It doesn't have a stove but had a grill if we wanted to cook there. The bed was extremely firm so if that's not your thing the couch is comfy. Very well equipped. Like I had forgotten a pony tail holder and there were a few little tiny rubber bands in the bathroom, which was super helpful. Very tastefully decorated. Washer and dryer was a nice surprise, I didn't remember seeing that in the description but it helped out. I'm telling you if you e never stayed in a tiny house this one will have you thinking building your own. We loved it. The outside area is beautiful with a hammock and a fire pit. Lizards galore but only outside. ❤️ Super clean and if you happen to forget something it was there, like insect repellent (thank goodness they had some). Overall we would stay there again. It's pretty much perfect except for such a firm bed. There really is no other way to describe it other than lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood and is centrally located for fishing, shopping, and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay. The accomodations were great and everything was clean. Nice yard with fire pit, grill, and deck. The hosts are great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and quiet

We stayed at this place over Easter Weekend. Cute and adorable house. Set away from the hubbub but walking distance from the river. This is a well equipped rental. Clean and had everything we could want. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca

Perfect little getaway. We would definitely stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Crystal River

We really enjoyed our stay in this cute little cottage. It was very clean and comfortable, and check in was very clear and easy. We never got to use the bikes, but that was a nice addition!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Manatee trip on a rainy weekend.

I had planned a camping getaway. Rain was going to wash us out. I was able to book this cabin. . I am so glad I did. The little cabin was perfect. They thought of ever little detail. The outside area was so cute. I would come back on a sunny weekend and explore. It really saved our weekend. Thank you for a cozy place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave W., East Dubuque, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage Vacation

Great central location in Crystal River. Clean, cozy & comfortable! Met some nice neighbors too. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing vacation

My husband and I stayed at this cozy little cottage during our annual January Florida fishing vacation. Usually I do all the VRBO house finding and planning but this year my husband found this little cottage and said I needed to book it. I was a little anxious before we arrived because it was just a “small little cottage” but when we arrived it was a perfect “cozy little cottage” for just the two of us. It was super clean and even though it didn’t have an oven or stove it had everything we needed anytime we wanted to cook. We ate some of our fresh caught fish and even grilled some steaks one night. For the days we didn’t want to cook there are plenty of restaurants in the area. On days we didn’t fish we went to surrounding towns/citys and enjoyed sightseeing and riding amusement park rides. We will definitely try to book this place again when we return for future fishing getaways.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Conditions of house

The host was nice. Both mini split a/c units sounded like a blender. You couldn't stand the noise.There isn't a bathroom exhaust fan so the house fills with condensation. Mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. We left early and went to a different home. We were refunded for the days we didn't stay and a partial refund for the days we were there.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vaca!

My husband and i had a very relaxing stay. The cottage was super clean, I mean immaculate! It was the perfect size for the two of us, and really quiet. We wish the weather would have cooperated so we could have enjoyed the fire pit out back, but we made the best of it for sure! Our fav restaurant was Vintage on 5th, which is less than 10 min from the cottage. Jim & Wendy, the homeowners, were super nice and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage

Exactly as discribed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the PERFECT house, so incredibly stocked, everything you could imagine they had!! Communication was incredibly fast!!! I can’t say enough good about this property and owners!!!! Would stay here again!! Don’t miss out on this Gem!! Thanks so much Wendy & Jim
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023