Title: Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87128900/87128891/2614e2b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87128900/87128891/9f0b4d81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87128900/87128891/b617d247.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87128900/87128891/33a76034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87130000/87128900/87128891/b4c1e843.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon Summary: Professor Rousseau invites you to stay in his Mermaid Lagoon, one of several themed adventures awaiting you! This small, secluded apartment complex is at the end of the road and provides you a wonderful vacation atmosphere, allowing you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and get in touch with nature. You’ll enjoy access to 300' of shoreline, a dock, & boat ramp. We welcome leashed furry friends at no additional cost! BEDS 1 Queen Bed 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa The Space: Professor Rousseau had you in mind when designing your space. He required an electronic lock which makes access available anytime you choose after 4:00 pm. He insisted on comfortable furnishings, a fully equipped kitchen, a coffee bar station, top-notch linens, and on-site laundry facilities to name a few. While Professor Rousseau was away on his most recent adventure, we converted his carport to a fabulous outdoor retreat complete with ample seating for all guests, a quaint fire pit, and a grill. We have provided you with many seating options to include Adirondack chairs surrounding the second wood-burning fire pit, dockside seating, plus your very own private seating area right outside your back door. Bring your boat, canoe, kayak, fishing equipment, binoculars, and camera! The sights and sounds are unlike anything you have experienced by both day and night. All the wildlife here loves Professor Rousseau and you, his special guest! THE DIFFERENCE Professor Rousseau has a deep and personal commitment to you as his Guest to provide the highest standard of cleanliness. We will spend several hours between each stay to thoroughly clean and sanitize all surfaces plus wash every item that could have been touched or used by the Guest before you. Guest Access: We have plenty of off-street parking for your vehicle, boats, or trailers. We have a special parking area for boats and trailers. Please let us know if you will be bringing one so we may direct you to the parking area. The Neighborhood: Crystal River is best known as one of the few places in the world that vacationers may swim alongside the manatees in person during their winter refuge at Hunter Springs Park and Kings Bay. Hunter Springs Park features a sandy beach for swimmers, a kayak launch, a picnic area, plus a boardwalk for viewing manatees. Kings Bay also has a kayak launch, fishing pier, and three waterfront restaurants serving seafood, often fresh off the boat from the two waterfront fishing operations. Within a few blocks of these two iconic manatee hangouts are several incredible restaurants, cafes, and unique shopping venues on North Citrus Avenue. One of Professor Rousseau’s favorite places to shop and dine is Amy’s. Another City close by is Dunnellon. For those of you that have decided to launch your boat and travel to the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers, two notable restaurants are the Blue Gator Tiki Bar and Swampy’s. Leave early to grab your boat parking spot during busy seasons! Check out the menus for these restaurants and more in your Mermaid Lagoon Home Book. Getting Around: If your idea of getting around includes a boat, kayak, or canoe, or if you enjoy fishing, you’ll love Professor Rousseau’s. Fish from our dock and utilize our fish cleaning station next to the shore. Launch your aquatic device from our private boat ramp or dock, and you’re on Lake Rousseau, a human-made 3,657-acre lake that offers incredible fishing opportunities. You'll find walleye, pike, smallmouth, and occasionally largemouth bass, year-round. Safety first! The lake is full of submerged stumps that provide cover for fish. Keep in mind high-speed boating may be dangerous. In your Mermaid Lagoon book, you will find a map of the boat pathway to the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers which feeds our beautiful lake with water. The Rainbow River begins with a headspring basin that produces between 400-600 million gallons of freshwater per day. This river provides us with a glimpse of rare habitats full of a wide variety of fish, wildlife, plants, and looking-glass clear waters. If you would like access to the Gulf of Mexico several public boat ramps are available including one that is only a few miles away from your front door. Other Things to Note: Furnishings may vary Interaction with Guests: Professor Rousseau believes that you are the most important person on earth during your stay as our guest. He understands that you may have questions, perhaps you have forgotten personal care items, or need something else, including recommendations for tours, dining, things to do, and places to see. Our team is committed to being available 24/7 for your convenience via the Airbnb app, text, or phone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. It is Professor Rousseau’s goal that you are 100% satisfied with your stay and he looks forward to reading your 5-star review. Let us know what you need to make this happen! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - RV/bus/truck parking on site - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Griddle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Picnic area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fish cleaning table ### Safety features - 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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 637bcc9f89b65c005130ff33 ## About the area Located in Crystal River, this apartment is on the waterfront. Crystal River Watersports Marina and Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. [Visit our Crystal River travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Crystal-River.dx6085423) [View more Apartments in Crystal River](https://www.expedia.ca/Crystal-River-Apartments.d6085423-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.01970%2C-82.58934&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5quzsmSx6izqanxYF-b2Kd7Re5E=) Crystal River, FL ### What's nearby - Lake Rousseau - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Crystal River Watersports Marina - 17 min drive - 17.3 km - Rainbow River - 22 min drive - 17.7 km - Three Sisters Springs - 23 min drive - 21.8 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 24 min drive - 23.8 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 84 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive - ‪Loft - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Pizza Joint Wood Fire Pies - ‬6 min drive - ‪Our Pub - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). ### What time is check-in at Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon located? > Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Rousseau and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bayfront Health Seven Rivers and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Felburn Park Trailhead and Crystal River Watersports Marina are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Professor Rousseau's Mermaid Lagoon Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Samantha M. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Not what i expected The location was a little hard to find. This location is a quadplex, the neighborhood wasn't quiet, neighbors verbally faught twice while we were there. The walls were very thin, could hear dog barking, someone caughing, conversations. ##### Samantha M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Shannon H. Mar 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Review Apartment near the springs ##### Shannon H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kimberly j. Jan 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rousseau This place was just as described. Only one little glitch in that I didn’t pack a corkscrew! ##### kimberly j. 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