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Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!

Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!

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Stay with us and swim with manatees in our back yard!
Cool off and relax in our screened in private use pool
Walk into our light and airy open floor plan home
Views of the freshwater canal from all rooms. Queen sofa bed
Sleep sound in our main bedroom overlooking the freshwater canal with king bed

Overview of Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Crystal River, FL
  • Popular LocationPlantation Inn and Golf Resort3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrystal River National Wildlife Refuge5 min drive
  • Popular LocationThree Sisters Springs8 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!



Manatee swimming, fishing, scalloping, relaxing....no better place to come and enjoy all Citrus County has to offer! Palm Springs is a family owned home and it is our only home we rent out. Communication with us is easy and personalized. Just check out our many reviews! Our guests have been returning again and again for over 20 years. We have been hosting guests and providing a wonderful way to explore all Crystal River has to offer 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 Kings Spring or 25 minutes to Three Sisters Spring with your own private kayaks and paddle board we offer at no additional charge. Bike around downtown and do a little shopping on your own set of bicycles we also 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, two bath space with an additional Queen sleeper sofa. 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 YouTube TV, smart tv's available to accommodate all of your favorite streaming apps, wireless internet, and dvd players for your use.

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. We also provide 2 beach cruiser bicycles at no additional cost.

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 n.Fort Island Gulf Beach is 6 miles away on Ft. Island trail.

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. 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.********

Property manager

Rebecca Morton
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
6 people max, including children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No cats. $150 nonrefundable additional per pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not allowed indoors/Florida room. Outside only.
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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 3 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Hunter Spring Park - 7 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cody's Original Roadhouse - 5 min drive
  • Kelly's Half Shell Pub - 6 min drive
  • Cracker's Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
  • Sara's Diner - 5 min drive
  • Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River Preserve State Park. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
This was one of our favorite places to stay! We were absolutely delighted to see a mama manatee and her baby swimming in the canal even though it was early April. We kayaked and fished every day - it was a joy. The house was perfect for our family of four and grandparents. The house had a beautiful view of the channel that we soaked up each morning! The home was clean and well stocked. Very close to 3 sisters springs too! Would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it here
As soon as I walked in. A manatee floated by. The kayaks are easy to load and unload. The birds and wild life are a delight! The neighbor hood is quiet. I loved it there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Had a couple of hiccups at the beginning and end of our stay (modem went bad, no wifi first day of our stay and blackout in neighborhood last day) but otherwise it was a quiet pleasant stay. Nice neighborhood. Dead end street. We utilized the available kayaks almost every day of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Canal House!
This was definitely one of our favorite vacations! Crystal River is still very much the “old Florida” that I remember from my childhood. The house was perfect! Very clean and had everything we needed. The open great room and kitchen were very spacious, and the Florida room provides gorgeous views of the canal. There is actually a fair amount of privacy on the canal. Most of the other houses we saw had no privacy at all. We saw a manatee swimming through within just a couple of hours after arriving. The kayaks were great for exploring through the canal. At night, the water really comes alive with jumping fish! The dark night skies were perfect for stargazing. Really just a magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Alachua, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short River Getaway
Good location and we enjoyed our stay with great friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca Morton

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Bob and Ramona Kennedy first came to Crystal River in 1969 and knew King's Bay was the slice of heaven they were looking for to live and love and raise their 3 boys. In 2001, their offspring, the 3 Kennedy brothers decided to go in on a joint venture to share the beauty, fun, and adventure they experienced growing up on Kings Bay. There have now been 3 generations of Kennedy's raised here!

Why they chose this property

This home and property is truly a gem - from the spreading arms of our giant oak, to the gentle tides flowing in and out in the canal in the back yard, this space provides instant peace and tranquility.

What makes this property unique

Manatees are often seen in the canal behind the house. Otter, Dolphins, and many types of fish can also be viewed swimming by. Fish from the seawall as well as crab. Birdwatching can also be enjoyed here.

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