Title: Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit - 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 # Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit Vacation home in Crystal River ## Photo gallery for Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit ![Beach - Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95003300/95003270/73e8a478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95003300/95003270/3079c865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95003300/95003270/4f713a4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95003300/95003270/255e0ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95010000/95003300/95003270/c91398bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this waterfront retreat, Kings Bay Canal Home, where you can launch kayaks right from the backyard and enjoy a private boat slip. Unwind in the fire-pit area or relax on the spacious deck with sun loungers and a charcoal grill. Nearby attractions include Kings Bay Park, Hunter Springs Park, and 3 Sisters Springs. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly ## 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. ### Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit 💦WATERFRONT & PET-FRIENDLY home on Kings Bay canal. Launch our kayaks right from the backyard! 🔥 FIRE-PIT BOAT SLIP 🎣 FISHING POLES 2 adult KAYAKS, 1 tandem kayak, 2 youth KAYAKS &1 SHARED CANOE 🚗 Less than 3 miles to downtown and all these local activities... 🍤 RESTAURANTS 🏖️ KINGS BAY PARK HUNTER SPRINGS PARK 3 SISTERS SPRINGS 🚤 FISHING CHARTERS SWIMMING WITH MANATEES AIRBOATING, SCENIC RIDES 🤿 SNORKELING SHOPPING 🚴‍♂️ BIKING TRAILS 🔴We are located on a wildlife-preserve canal in a (no-thru traffic) quiet neighborhood that is perfect for walks and bike rides. Manatees, otters, birds and our personal favorite, the TURTLE, are all visitors in our canal. \*\*This newly renovated home is one side of a duplex and is its own home with complete privacy. We have a tall fence that separates your deck and backyard from any neighbors. The only shared space is the kayak launch at the seawall. The kitchen, appliances, bathroom, paint, flooring, lighting, furniture and even windows are all brand new! 🟢BACKYARD OASIS!!! We have a very large 12'x 25' completely private backyard DECK where you'll enjoy a charcoal GRILL, 2 SUN LOUNGERS, table for 6, 2 fishing poles, and FISH cleaning station. Next, step down into our newly added FIRE-PIT and BOAT SLIP, KAYAKS and SHARED CANOE. A 6' privacy fence separates you and the neighbor. One shared space is the kayak launch located in the very middle of the backyards. Everything you need to have a great time is all on this property! 🔵ATTENTION KAYAKERS - the kayak launch and ladder are located in the backyard at the seawall. During winter months or low tide you may be required to step down a ladder onto an uneven landing before getting into the kayak. In summer months and higher tides you can launch right from the ramp. We recommend water shoes and life jackets are provided. 🔵ATTENTION BOATERS The canal can be shallow in the winter and at low tide so flat bottom/pontoon boats are best. You will need to watch the tides coming in and out. The Plantation Adventure Center is the closest ramp to drop in and trailer parking is available on the vacant lot next door if needed. The boat slip is 15' long and we feel a boat can stick out of the slip another 12' without being obstructive to the canal. 🔵COMFY INSIDE ➡️ 2 BEDROOMS 1 KING 🤴 1 QUEEN 👸 Each bedroom has a wall mounted tv and closet space that includes hangers, shelf, hamper, luggage rack and dresser. 💯 QUEEN SIZE FUTON is located in living room for additional sleeping. 😴 ✅ 1 FULL BATHROOM with plenty of storage. 🟣 FAMILY ROOM has a 55" Roku, smart TV, a sofa, futon and French doors leading out to backyard and canal. 👨‍🍳 BRAND NEW KITCHEN includes new appliances, air fryer, plenty of cookware and counter space to make a meal! Table for 4 and stackable washer/dryer are also located in this space. PET OWNERS! Please message host and explain the weight and breed if you want to bring a pet. Also, be sure you will adhere to the pet rules listed under "house rules". We have a $100 pet fee and an additional $50 for a second pet. (max 2) We will send a separate invoice to email. We take cleaning and sanitizing the home after a pet stay seriously so our next guests can enjoy a clean space. Guests will have access to all parts inside this home excluding the host's storage closet. Outside, guests will have access to the deck, backyard within fenced area, seawall for fishing/sightseeing and boat slip. This home is a duplex with only one shared area and that is the kayak launch which is located in the middle of both sides. Guests will have complete privacy on their own deck. Your host, Vicki, will be available to communicate with you throughout your entire stay using the app. Quiet, mostly retired neighborhood. No neighbors across street in front of home or across the canal in the back. Fence separates you from neighbors on either side. CLEANING We hope to pride ourselves in making our home safe and clean for our guests. Our expert cleaners impose a detailed process of disinfecting and sanitizing all linens and rooms after each booking. We are a pet friendly home to dogs (no cats). After a guest with a pet has checked out, extra steps are taken by our team to ensure any pet hair/smells have been eliminated. However, we cannot provide a guarantee you will not encounter evidence of this being a pet-friendly home during your stay. PESTS Our home is professionally sprayed for pests on a quarterly basis and we can provide this certificate to you upon request. However, we cannot guarantee you won't see a bug or insect inside the home during your stay. This property is surrounded by vast Florida wildlife that we love, and critters can find their way inside despite aggressive pest control. We recommend that you keep doors shut when not in use. And please keep screens on windows. RECORDING DEVICES Motion sensor recording devices are set up in two places outside the home to ensure the safety of our guests and our home. The first camera is set up near the front door and driveway, and the second is located on the back of the house near the deck and backyard. SAFETY Our home has a step up going into the house and a step over and down onto the back deck. There is also a step off of the deck onto the grass. Guests will also need to step over the tub to get into the shower. In the bathroom, we have provided a grab bar (only meant to assist, NOT TO BEAR FULL WEIGHT) and non-slip shower treads. The backyard has a seawall with a concrete sidewalk. A drop off into the canal can range from around 6 ft in the winter/low tide to only 1 ft in the summer months. CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED in these potentially dangerous areas at all times. Please DO NOT FEED ANY WILDLIFE as this may encourage them to be aggressive. Our canal has manatee, alligator, otter, turtles etc.. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110130000/110123900/110123853/1598201d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2 bedroom condo with waterfront/dock access! Community pool! 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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 20669 ## About the area Crystal River is home to this vacation home. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company 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 Vacation homes in Crystal River](https://www.expedia.ca/Crystal-River-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6085423-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C28.87357%2C-82.60108&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wBvBfi51VpflP5Iz-b-c_devQLg=) Crystal River, FL ### What's nearby - ![Mermaid? ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55130/70aa4f82-8a90-4bec-92a6-df31ef317ef7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal River Preserve State Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![ Four Florida Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) swimming in the water at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, USA, a winter gathering site for manatees. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653966/1f7624c3-3efc-4937-8423-7451ada5c86e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge 4 min drive \- 2.7 km - ![Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976375781/7ed6d22c-0b98-42ac-bd1a-43a638023979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Three Sisters Springs 4 min drive \- 3.4 km - ![United States, Florida, Citrus County, Crystal River, Fisherman at sunset at Fort Island Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653956/8f88a314-5705-484d-8f7c-6e2479e33d31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Island Gulf Beach 14 min drive \- 15.2 km - Plantation Inn and Golf Resort 2 min drive \- 1.7 km ### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 91 min drive ### Restaurants - Bayside Kraft Kitchen 6 min drive - Circle K 6 min drive - RaceTrac 4 min drive - Cody's Original Roadhouse 4 min drive - Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit? ### What time is check-in at Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit? ### What time is check-out at Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit? ### Where is Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Turtle House-pet friendly, waterfront home with boat slip, kayaks, fire pit Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 33 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn S. May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy get away Such a cute and cozy place to stay. Being right on the water was amazing. ##### Dawn S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin M. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Location We loved the location and easy access to Kings Bay. The place was very clean and nicely decorated. ##### Kristin M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany A. Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Little Getaway! We loved this place... very quiet, clean, cute decor, had everything we needed to use, LOVED the bed... soooo comfy and thanks for the coffee, nice treat!! Perfect location to everything we did. Thank you! Would definitely stay again :) ##### Brittany A. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff B. Dec 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a great time Came down to do some fishing for the holidays. This place was perfect. It was nice to be able to go fishing and have somewhere nice to stay. Conveniently located close to everything we needed and didn’t feel like we where in the middle of everything. ##### Jeff B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer F. Apr 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for us- great location! Wanted to get away from cold Wisconsin and experience some Florida nature. Kayaks provided on site were fantastic for exploring on our own. Saw a manatee cow and calf, two alligators, and lots of gar and fidler crabs. Love the fire pit at night. llocation to enjoy akings ##### Jennifer F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chanel R. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful & So Much Included The house is beautiful, clean, and comfortable. It comes with kayaks, life jackets, bicycles, and games. The photos don’t do it justice as it is even better in person. It has its own (shared) dock, private patio, and fully stocked kitchen. We would stay here again. The host is wonderful. Thank you for such a wonderful stay :) ##### Chanel R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane L. Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manatee weekend. This duplex was amazing. It was so bright and cheerful. We saw several manatee while sitting in the backyard area overlooking the river. We are definitely going to plan another visit here. ##### Jane L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth B. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and clean Very nicely decorated and kept property. Loved that there were fire starters for the fire pit. Super to work with prior to arrival. Highly recommend. ##### Beth B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis F. Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### All we could have asked for during our Winter getaway! This property was perfect for our 6 week stay . Location was central to many activities (manatee watching, fishing the flats, we even found a great gym nearby (Epic)). The boat slip accommodated our 16 foot aluminum boat and navigation was easy, even at low tide. Vickie’s warm hospitality made us feel right at home. Her timely communication and thoughtful touches ensured a seamless stay. ##### Phyllis F. Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### patrick a. Apr 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely We had a wonderful time and seen many manatees. We brought our boat so we were able to go out to Kings Bay. The boat slip at the house was very nice. We used the fire pit a lot It was great. Pete’s Marina was close and we were able to put the boat in there so we could us the slip at the house. Pete’s was very close, ##### patrick a. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda M. Mar 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Canal Cottage A true delight. Vicki, our host, went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed...inside and outside. Love being by the water, watching the birds, kayakers and fish jumping. Unfortunately the mantee had left for the Gulf but apparently they come into this area when the water is colder in the Gulf. Can go wrong staying here 🌴😎🌴 ##### Linda M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darrell F. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Actually did not get to stay due to Hurricane Idalia We actually did not get to stay at this property due to Hurricane Idalia flooding the property the day before we were supposed to arrive. The owner kept us updated about conditions and was able to get us a full refund. On our next vacation to Crystal River we hope the property is availabe so we can book it again. Darrell ##### Darrell F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen C. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great little place!! ##### Stephen C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Li B. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great spot, good proximity to springs ##### Li B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee Ann R. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time at this house and would stay again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/804b3ff1-3540-4d85-b999-4e0c6c3a8653-1753457320022.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/48de5c38-1102-451b-addf-662a7132cf0f-1753457320357.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/baf148a8-1b78-4f43-b9a0-388ed7ad0611-1753457318614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/caa9ad04-1a55-407c-b13f-0a90f4210319-1753457322249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lee Ann R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl C. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect location for kayaking out of the backyard, visiting the local parks, and seeing manatees. We will be back during manatee season and look forward to staying here again! ##### Cheryl C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie P. Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Which thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kids loves going out in the kayak definitely would be back again. ##### Stephanie P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna H. May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful The place was beautiful and clean ##### Anna H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey C. Aug 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay at the turtle house was magical! The house had everything we needed and more! My young girls loved sitting on the dock to fish and sitting by the fire at night. On our last night a manatee swam right up to the dock. Thank you Vicki for an unforgettable stay! ##### Casey C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele G. Aug 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a cute place to stay and plenty of room for our guests. Easy access to the water and dropping the kayaks into. Close to the rivers and driving to the springs. We even got to see a baby alligator on our last night in the backyard waterway. We enjoyed our stay and no issues with the property. ##### Michele G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisse L. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a fantastic stay. The host was readily available. The beds were comfortable, kitchen well thought out and stocked, and the house was clean. It was dog friendly for our dog which was an absolute plus since we don’t leave home without her. The provided kayaks led to some fantastic days exploring kings bay and the springs. The wildlife in the backyard was truly amazing! Alligators, turtles, birds, manatees and even a dolphin were spotted on our trip. We would absolutely consider booking this place again! ##### Elisse L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane S. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location Very well maintained peaceful spot right off the beaten path but so close to everything you need! Bait shop 2 minutes away, any type of food you want, all within a 1.5 Mi radius, plenty of seeding and kayaks for outdoor activities, great fire pit, love the outdoor lighting at night, visits from 2 owls, very serene! ##### Shane S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Vicki was excellent to deal with. We came for the weekend with our friends and jet skis. The house is very clean and decorated very nicely. Location is perfect close to plenty to eat and do. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. Thank you again for having us. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin P. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Scallop Trip Great little place in quiet area but close to everything ##### Dustin P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Swim with the manatees Dollhouse cute! We enjoyed the outdoor firepit and kayaking down the canal. A very peaceful place to stay. ##### Jill S. 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