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Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard!

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A covered outdoor swimming pool with a patio area, including a table and chairs, and a bicycle. - Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! (Crystal River)
A waterfront property with a covered patio, a grassy lawn, and a palm tree. - Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! (Crystal River)
A dining room with a table set for four, surrounded by chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows. - Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! (Crystal River)
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop. - Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! (Crystal River)
A sunroom with a ceiling fan, large windows, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining table. - Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! (Crystal River)
Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard!. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like paddleboards and kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard!



  • Our Crystal River Paradise sits on a freshwater canal just a few hundred feet off of Kings Bay. Kings Bay is a fresh body of water fed by over 70 Springs. Staying at our home, you can do it all! Manatee swimming, fishing, scalloping, pool floating, relaxing....no better place to come and enjoy all Crystal River on Kings Bay and Citrus County has to offer! Palm Springs is a family owned home and we invite you in to the comforts of your home away from home ❤️ 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 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 King 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, along with 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. Fort Island Gulf Beach is 6 miles away on Fort Island trail. Hunter Springs Beach on the freshwater spring-fed Hunters Bay is a quick 5 minute drive.

    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 ********

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Not allowed indoors/Florida room. Outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Located in Crystal River, this vacation 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • A close-up of a manatee's head underwater.
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A manatee swimming underwater.
    Three Sisters Springs
    4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Clear water with submerged rocks and aquatic plants.
    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • A sunset over a body of water with two people fishing on a dock.
    Fort Island Gulf Beach
    14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Circle K
    6 min drive
  • RaceTrac
    5 min drive
  • Los Magueyes
    9 min drive
  • Moschello's
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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