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Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crystal River

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Crystal River vacation home, you'll find Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River Preserve State Park. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hunter Spring Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

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

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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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please respect our neighbors - this is a quiet and serene neighborhood to enjoy a relaxing vacation.
Failure to comply with any rules may result in withholding of security deposit. All garbage must be within trash bag. Pool pump must not be turned off
Must report any broken utility or item, or any utility or item malfunction.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: No cats. $150 nonrefundable additional per pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 6 people max, including children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not allowed indoors/Florida room. Outside only.

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! to the airport?

This vacation home is 71 mi (91-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! to the beach?

This vacation home is 7.7 mi (12-min drive) from Fort Island Gulf Beach.

Does Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! to downtown Crystal River?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Crystal River.