Title: 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs. Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19093600/19093574/1f79afec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19093600/19093574/fafcdd06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19093600/19093574/56dd6700.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19093600/19093574/0a7daca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19100000/19093600/19093574/6de78425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on the tranquil Crystal River, this newly renovated canal front home offers a perfect retreat for those seeking relaxation and adventure. Entertain in style with a spacious open-concept kitchen, large granite eating area, and outdoor tiki bar seating ten. Enjoy the heated pool (winter months), kayak or paddleboard through calm waters teeming with wildlife. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs. Welcome to the Mermaid house-a laid back waterfront getaway perfect for relaxing, entertaining and exploring Crystal River. With a private pool, tiki bar, kayaks, & space for the whole crew, you'll be just minutes by boat to car from iconic springs, wildlife and a beach at the end of Ft. Island Trail in the Gulf. \> Three Sisters Springs (7 mins) \> Hunter Springs Park (6 mins) \> Ft. Island Gulf Beach (5 min) \> Plantation Resort and Golf (5 mins) The Space Key Features: \> Newly renovated home set up for entertaining \> 3 big bedrooms (1 King, 3 Queens + Bonus Twin) \> 2 full baths \> Heated screened pool w/ lounge & dining area \> Large open stocked kitchen w/ island and ample seating \> Tiki bar w/ 10 seats, lights, fans & grill Station \> 2 floating docks & fish cleaning station \> 6 kayaks & 2 paddleboards (kids & adult sizes) \> Game garage: large ice machine (250 lbs), extra fridge & arcade games \> Smart TVs in every bedroom & outdoor pool area \> Quiet upscale canal neighborhood off of Ft. Island Trail Here Are A Few Kind Words From Our Past Guests: Perfect, we've stayed at the Mermaid House before and are already planning a trip or two for next year. Chris, the host is quick and easy to communicate with. House is well appointed, pretty much everything you need for a stay. The pool is my favorite, listening to nature, floating with a cocktail, you can't beat it. The tiki bar is also amazing! Plenty of room, house is kept spotless and has beautiful finishes inside. Great house! Had everything we needed and more! House was very clean, check in was easy. The pool was so much fun and a great temp. We used the kayaks and went to the springs. Really a great location to do so many things! The house has everything in the kitchen you would need. Tons of games and activities for nighttime or on a rainy day. Really loved this place. BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS The primary suite offer a king bed, pool & dock views, and private access to the screened lania/pool area. Private bath with shower and a Smart tv. The second bedroom has a queen bed and a bonus twin in a hideaway closet nook. It is very close to the guest bath. Plenty of space for your luggage/clothes along with a Smart tv. The third (largest) bedroom features 2 queen beds, sliding door to the pool, and games for kids with a Smart tv. KITCHEN & DINING The heart of the home is the bright, open-concept kitchen-fully stocked & perfect for cooking or hanging out. With plenty of prep space, seating, and a dining table, everyone can gather here. A second fridge in the garage helps keeps drinks & groceries ready. LOUNGE SPACES The living area offers comfy seating, a large Smart tv, and french doors which open right onto the screened pool deck. The living & kitchen area flows seamlessly so everyone stays connected. OUTSIDE SPACE Step into your private screened lania w/heated pool, dining space, lounge chairs, fan & smart tv. Just beyond the pool, enjoy the tiki bar w/ seating for 10, string lights, & canal views. Launch kayaks or paddleboards from the floating docks, or relax by the fire pit & enjoy the wildlife. This is where we hang out a good bit and another great place to relax and enjoy the wildlife. The canal is nice and quiet and you will see all different kinds of animals. There are no houses across the canal so when you are out back it is nice and private. Also, there are not many houses past the mermaid house so very little boat traffic. Great to let the kids use the kayaks or paddleboard and explore the canal. We have a gas grill under the tiki, a gas fire pit with chairs, a fish cleaning station and fresh water for cleaning the catch or the boat out on the end of the fixed dock. There is power and a large lights useful for when you get back late on the boat. The two floating docks are perfect to tie your boat (can accommodate two boats) and launch the kayaks/paddleboards. Again we have six kayaks for your use....two smaller ones, for kids or teens, three large single and a tandem kayak. Also there are two paddleboards, one for kids and the other rated for 240 pounds. Come relax and enjoy the perfect setup for a great stay in Crystal River. This home is on Watersedge Drive so you are very close to everything by car or boat. We are a very short boat ride to King's Bay, Three Sister's Springs, Hunter Springs, also great kayak and paddleboarding area. CLOSE TO BOAT RAMP Ft. Island Trail is a great road with boat ramp a mile further down Ft. Island Trail at 11978 W. Blue Bayou Ct., Crystal River, FL: 34429. A little further down is Twin River's Marina, 2880 N. Seabreeze Point, Crustal River, FL. 34429. A great spot to put your boat in if you need gas or supplies. A little further down the road is Ft. Island Beach, 14024 W. Ft. Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429. This is a large sandy beach area where you can spend the day enjoying the beach. Book Now & Let Us Take Care Of You In Crystal River, Florida GUEST ACCESS Guests have full access to the entire home, garage, pool area, cocks, tiki bar & all amenities including kayaks, paddleboards & beach cruisers. Self-check-in for easy arrival. OTHER TINGS TO NOTE \> Heated pool \> Great for families-garage including games, puzzles, & kids' gear \> BabyQuip rental available for cribs, car seats & more: https://www.babyquip.com/a/lhyxzi \> No hidden fees \> Boat canal can be shallow in the winter at low tide \> Tides vary-most boats are fine (owner had 25ft Pro Line-heavy boat) \> Dock lift is not part of rental Where you'll be NEIGHBOOR HIGHLITES \> Located off Ft. Island Trail in a quiet, upscale neighborhood, you're surrounded by nature, water access, and just minutes from the springs, beach and heart of downtown Crystal River. Getting Around Crystal River is best explored by boat or car, and this house makes it very convenient to reach everything. The home is just minutes from boat ramps, the springs, parks and the beach. Ample parking with the driveway and its a short drive to restaurants, shops and tour operators. This area is called the Nature Coast and there is plenty of exploring to be done. Right be the house is Redfish Hole Trail Park. This will lead you out to a great spot to fish or explore. But wear bug spray and waterproof shoes or something similar. This is tidal as so the water comes up and this trail can get wet and muddy. Back the other way on Ft. Island Trial and just three miles from the house is the Plantation Hotel and golf resort. It has a great restaurant, a fun tiki bar, a large pool, a scuba and snorkeling center and they have charter fishing and manatee trips. Please note, this canal can get shallow in winter at dead low tide. I have a 25ft offshore boat and in winter I have to pay attention to the tides but most of time I don't have a problem. Legend has it sailors who had been at sea many months would see mermaids and bring these stories back to shore. It is now believed what they might have been seeing were manatees as they inhabit many areas around the world. Here in Crystal River we have manatees!!!! WINTER AND EARLY SPRING The manatees flock to this area for the warm spring water and you have to be careful...they are everywhere....... SUMMER Summer is scallop season (July through September) and it is very fun to go scalloping. They are out in the gulf in the grass flats in an area which varies in depth from 3 to 8 feet. This makes scalloping fun for all ages! There are a few full time resident manatees who stay in Crystal River year round. You have to keep a very keen eye out to see them. Please contact me if you would like to look into a month or longer rental. We do rent out for a month or longer and can discount the price depending on the length of stay. Need baby gear during your stay? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in over 500 cities! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/lhyxzi to make a reservation. https://www.babyquip.com/a/lhyxzi ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Fish cleaning table - Heated pool - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117470000/117469700/117469638/161b9057.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New VRBO...2025 open dates-New 4/3 with heated pool, dock, kayaks, outdoor space Crystal River - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=117469638&PinnedHotelID=117469638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37150000/37146000/37145981/d5e62a73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfont Home, Heated Pool, Kayaks, and Ice Machine. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Beautiful Newly Updated 3/2 Waterfront House Beautiful Newly Updated 3/2 Waterfront Beautiful Newly Updated 3/2 Waterfront w/ Screened & Kayaks ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.89599%2C-82.61323&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6Ewc-xCPt5pePAG5Znt-i07ylMA=) Crystal River, FL #### What's nearby - Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 6.8 km - Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 7.5 km - Fort Island Gulf Beach - 11 min drive - 11.1 km - World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 58 min drive - 73.5 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬10 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive - ‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs. located? > This family-friendly Crystal River vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Fort Island Trail Park. Spice Key and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 3/2 Waterfront Oasis w/ Heated Pool & Tiki Bar---Kayaks-close to springs. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 275 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice home we enjoyed our stay ##### Lisa B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret M. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house, fully stocked. Faves were the pool and tiki bar! ##### Margaret M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin B. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house is amazing, it’s in a central location on crystal river. The pool and patio are nice to come back to after a day on the water. Chris is a great host, we will definitely be back! ##### Justin B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah D. Aug 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect scalloping HQ! ##### Sarah D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary W. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well worth every Penny! Such a beautiful property and our family loved this house. We loved all of the amenities and ease of how close it was to get out to the channel. 10 out of 10 recommend ##### Mary W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamera F. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved our stay at this home and can’t wait to book again! The host was incredibly accommodating and thoughtful, providing everything we could possibly need. Our group included four adults, two toddlers, and two dogs, and there was more than enough space for everyone (and all our belongings, including 2 vehicles and boat trailer). The home was comfortable, well-equipped, and perfect for families. My husband was especially impressed with the ice machine — such a convenient bonus to have on site! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dc14d841-b92d-4f85-a880-b8f30d219d62-1754244287468.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tamera F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the home and the proximity to the neighboring springs! Our kids swam to their heart's content and we took advantage of the ease of boating and the excitement of fishing! Comfortable, clean, and stocked home that welcomed us after a day on the Water- Wed totally book again! Thank you for the visit! ##### Courtney C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruby F. May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We enjoyed every minute of our stay, was just what we wanted. Thank you so much for letting us use the beautiful house. ##### Ruby F. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICHAEL B. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location House was stocked with everything you could need. Very clean and owner was very responsive. ##### MICHAEL B. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany G. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaid for life The Mermaid House is amazing. Very clean & well stocked. I would definitely stay again. ##### Tiffany G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ben b. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip Great place to relax after a long day on the water. Amenities are great with ice machine and fish cleaning station. Will definitely stay here again in the future. ##### ben b. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devin O. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family Scallop trip The mermaid house checked all the boxes for our annual scallop trip, from the bedrooms for the kids, to the pool to enjoy after a long day on the water, to the convenience of the floating dock so we can keep our boat right out back. It was great, clean, and everything worked. There are also added conveniences such as a game room and an ice machine in the garage. It has a Tiki bar, BBQ, and fire pit to add to the fun of those relaxing times with the family. We are grateful for the attention to detail and all the added items the owners thought of to make it the perfect scalloping retreat with the family. ##### Devin O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith W. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer kick-off on the water Property owners thought of every need for their guest. Great location for boating and easy access to Crystal River. Lots of activities for adults and children with a long driveway to handle multiple cars and boat trailer. We will definitely be returning to this location. Onsite ice machine was a huge value add for boaters. ##### Keith W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal C. May 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous Getaway!! We booked this home for our annual Girl's Trip & it did not disappoint. We had a blast!! Home was very clean & had everything we needed to enjoy one another's company for a few days. Lots of kayaks, the springs were beautiful. The outdoor Tiki bar was so charming & fun. Loved all the little brown anoles & the lovely plant life. Lots of things close by as well, there's even a gulf accessible beach just a few minutes up the road so get out & explore. Would definitely come visit again. Thank you for your hospitality!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0e731221-ca47-45b5-a64c-83c3fbf531e4-1748450348070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dc0deb1f-d5ea-4b93-9cb2-e0f94323b33a-1748450356940.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cfb7b455-8b11-4ef0-9635-40576dc6ed10-1748450363753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8624c923-c5c3-4bae-aea3-23fa48fe1319-1748450370384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Crystal C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin F. Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent spot for a scalloping trip. We had 2 families staying with kids aged 4 thru 9. The house is great for boaters, with floating docks in a very calm and quiet canal that fit our two boats. There is almost no idle time to get to the main river where you can run. And there is a very large clean and well functioning ice machine in the garage. The outside is well appointed with a pool, tiki hut with bar and grill, horseshoe pits, pool toys, kayaks, other yard game, etc. The garage also has several games that the kids loved. We already booked again for next summer, highly recommended. ##### Kevin F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica D. Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! We came into town for a few days to swim with the manatees. The location of this property was perfect! So close to King’s Bay and a short drive to everything we wanted to do. The amenities were wonderful and the space was perfect for our big group. Host was extremely kind and helpful! ##### Erica D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole H. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an incredible time at this Crystal River house! It was spotless, beautifully appointed, and truly felt like a home away from home. The kids were obsessed with the game room, and my girls especially loved the great selection of board games.After our scalloping adventures, the pool, fire pit, tiki bar, and fish cleaning table were absolute perfection. We also sincerely appreciated how well-stocked the kitchen was (just missing a strainer—but we made do!), along with the abundance of towels and even laundry detergent, which made it easy to refresh our pool towels throughout the trip.The number of trash cans might sound minor, but with a big family, it’s a huge stress reliever—not having to worry about overflowing bins was a win!This house is a solid 10 out of 10, and we’re already looking forward to booking with you again. Thank you for such a wonderful stay! ##### Nicole H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann R. Jan 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing vacation home The mermaid house was a perfect spot to relax and unwind. The home is beautiful and well maintained with lots of activities for the whole family. The home is so much nicer than the listing photos and it had everything you needed. We enjoyed our stay so much! ##### Ann R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne M. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation spot We loved it so much we booked next year on our way home ##### Suzanne M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie S. Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house is PERFECT!!!! We have stayed at numerous river houses in the past 10 yrs and this was #1!! Best stocked, all you need is your clothes and food they have ALL the things you need!!! The most spacious, the open layout in the kitchen and living room area makes cooking and socializing easy!!! The pool, floats and towels were all supplied!! There were extra blankets for couch sitting, extra towels for showering, full size shampoo/conditioner/body wash, hair dryers, extra floor fans and the ice machine made it easy to keep cold drinks outside in coolers, which they also supplied!! The house was decorated perfectly for a Mermaid get away!!! Chris was very easy to communicate with for anything we needed. The only thing I would suggest is a launch for the kayaks but other than that......chef's kiss!!! We will definitely be booking again!!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!! 10 STARS!!!! ##### Jamie S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine C. Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break 2025 Chris was an amazing host! The amenities this house had was fantastic. They thought of everything to make our stay away from home just like home! The kayaks was our favorite - we utilized them everyday. The ice machine too! ##### Christine C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kyle H. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Home Really Enjoyed our Stay, Great Home in Nice Area ##### Kyle H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marcy p. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved the Mermaid House! We arrived to a clean well stocked home with everything you need to enjoy A family getaway! Close to the springs and great restaurants.. host was very attentive with any questions I had.. would definitely stay again! ##### marcy p. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Southern Salt K. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Stay!! Property was very spacious and clean with an amazing outdoor area. We will definitely be back!! ##### Southern Salt K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home!! The rental was beautiful and enjoyed our stay very much!!! We will stay again ##### Heather H. 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