Title: 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food - 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 # 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food ![Smart TV, books - 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37679200/37679132/a14074ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37679200/37679132/d2083220.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37679200/37679132/5e1b8ea0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37679200/37679132/558607c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37680000/37679200/37679132/3b2900d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to this updated guest house in a quiet waterfront neighborhood near the Gulf of Mexico, with access to Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs. Bring your kayak or SUP, park your trailer or boat, and enjoy nearby restaurants and golf courses. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food Updated guest house close to water, boat ramps, golf, fishing (access to Gulf of Mexico/scalloping) manatee sanctuary, Three Sisters Springs, restaurants, gulf beach. Parking for trailers/boats, access to water/Kings Bay, bring kayaks/SUPs, use our bikes, quiet waterfront neighborhood for walking/biking. Short distance to Plantation Inn for golf, fishing trips, scuba, kayak/boat rentals/tours. This is ONE of TWO UNITS on property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103403800/103403774/c0e7e236.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camp Manatee-waterfront, pet-friendly, kayaks, boatslip,fire pit, fishing poles Crystal River - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 24 reviews CA $287 CA $526 total includes taxes & fees Dec 16 - 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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 Updated Cracker Guest House Close to Everything ## 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%7C28.87681%2C-82.59399&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EANYX_Oa0s1wGQAIdV0a0Vxizic=) Crystal River, FL #### What's nearby - Crystal River Preserve State Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Plantation Inn and Golf Resort \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - A Crystal River Kayak Company \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge \- 3 min drive \- 1.7 km - Three Sisters Springs \- 3 min drive \- 2.4 km #### Getting around - Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food? ### What time is check-out at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food? ### Where is 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food located? ## Have a question? 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