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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, printers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kings Bay-Waterfront-FALL REDUCED RATES-Bring your Boat Large Private Lot

WE ONLY ADVERTISE ON VRBO AND HOMEAWAY!

CONTACT US ABOUT 2 DAY 2 PERSON STAY!

PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU HAVE A PET BEFORE BOOKING

There is a $50 per person charge above 4 people.

Please checkout our other rentals.

Please check out our other Vermont Lakefront property at Homeaway #135449 or #4079165. We have been renting since 2006. Just put number in search box for city.



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THE PROPERTY INSIDE

This property is unique and has a spectacular location and an amazing peaceful view! This waterfront rental is located at the southern end of Kings Bay on one of the largest lots on the point of Crescent Island. A quite neighborhood that is accessed by a one car wide old concrete bridge. You will feel like you are crossing into a unique peaceful old Florida neighborhood.

The Great room has plenty of room for everyone. High ceilings and wrap around windows that overlook water on two sides. Finished off with a large rock fireplace! This is a great location to relax, unwind and socialize while taking in the outside view of nature and Crystal River. Easy access to outdoors is provided out a westerly facing door.

The property has 4 bedrooms , 3.5 bathrooms and 2 fireplaces. All bedrooms are second level and each has a door that directly accesses a second story deck. Views from all four bedrooms over look the water.

The views from the Front Waterfront bedroom and uniqueness is just spectacular. This room has a queen bed. Everyone in your group will end up checking out this room and wanting to stay there! They will also probably want to share morning coffee or evening cocktail with you off your own private deck. It also has its own private bath!

The Master bedroom has a King bed an is quite spectacular with water views off two sides of the room. Private setting area is also part of this bedroom along with its own large private bath and walk in closet. You can also walk out on to a deck to enjoy the view, peacefulness, wildlife and of courses coffee, cocktails or a book!

Southern Bedroom is for privacy, yet still with a water view. The bedroom has a full. This bedroom is located at the southern tip of the property. It shares a double bath across the hall from the middle bedroom. You still have direct deck access to overlook the water and palm trees. Great spot to quietly have a morning coffee or evening cocktail. A small spring is nestled towards shore to the south of the deck. It has been know to attract Manatees and other marine life past the deck.

Middle bedroom has a full and a single bed. You still get water views and direct access to a deck. It shares a double bathroom with the southern bedroom. Still gives you the deck for coffee, cocktails or quite time to read a book.

Down stairs there is a game room with a full size pool table and a fireplace. Across from the game room there is a split level sitting room with water views. Great place to relax or for the kids to have their own area with a TV.

Laundry room is equipped with a washer, dryer, Ironing board, work sink and countertop space.

Small separate apartment where the grounds keeper resides in far back of property. It’s separate from house with no shared access.

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THE PROPERTY OUTSIDE

Outside you have lots of space. The sea wall is around 400 feet long with many great spots to just hang out. You can look for manatees, dolphins and other marine life. There is a 12 ft by 12 ft fishing platform with a 12 ft walkway out to it. Great spot to fish or just set with a coffee or wine and relax. You can watch the sunrise and sunset from this location. There are also birds of prey that can sometimes be observed along with many other birds. The property is landscaped with many flowers, plants, palm trees, banana tree and lime trees. One of our favorite activities is to take a lawn chair out to the north point and relax in your own special way!

Gazebo screened in with seating 35 feet from the water for evening relaxation or day BQ.

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LOCATION AND ACTIVITIES

If you are a boater, you have protected docking for your vessel. Our dock will hold up to one 23-26 foot vessel. Dock is very protected from the elements. The dock is also designed with a special launch for kayaking on and off. Please check before booking for boat accommodation. We provide 2 one person kayaks and 1 two person kayak. You can also boat to restaurants that offer lunch, dinner and drinks. If you fish you can be out in the gulf in a short amount of time. There are also small Islands you can explore, fish from, have lunch or just hang on the remote beach! If you are here for the springs and looking for the manatee, all are close by. There is a small spring very close to the property that can be seen form the south bedroom deck. We often have Manatees swimming by the front of our property and the back bay portion. Dolphins can also be seen at times swimming by.

If you are a kayaker you are in a great spot to explore quietly by yourself or with a friend all that Crystal River nature has to offer. If you want to be where there are lots of kayakers and boaters you just have to paddle a little further. You can also paddle to one of the restaurants/bars for lunch if you are more adventurous.

If your a biker, jogger or walker you can be down town Crystal River without having to use the highway! You can also bike to the public beach on the gulf.

https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/partner/crystal-river-main-street/

https://www.citrusbocc.com/commserv/parksrec/parks-recreation.htm

If your a scalloper you already know the location and the convenience of this location.
If its your first time scalloping you can sign up just around the corner with the Plantation club. They offer scalloping trips and boat rentals. If you are planning on doing this, reserve as early as possible so you are not disappointed!

This area is quite with limited boat and kayak traffic yet minutes from the Plantation Club. The Plantation Club offers the opportunity to rent vessels you can take out into the Bay and the Gulf. They also have fine dinning, golf club, boat rentals, scallop trips, boat tours and manatee tours.

https://www.plantationoncrystalriver.com/


The property is also close to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
“Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only refuge created specifically for the protection of the threatened Florida Manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee.  This unique refuge preserves the last unspoiled and undeveloped spring habitat in Kings Bay, which forms the headwaters of the Crystal River.”  

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/crystal_river

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DAY TRIP

Now, if all this is not enough and you need to take a day trip!
* Walt Disney World in Orlando is 1hr 45mins away.
* Tarpon Springs is 1hr 30mins away.
* Cedar Key is 1hr 10mins away.

Property manager

Rebecca—Plantation Rentals

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking or Vaping. $250 cleaning charge

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Check Pet Policy in Rental Agreement.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Never allowed.
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 and a first aid kit
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

House
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 4 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
  • Hunter Spring Park - 8 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kings Bay-Waterfront-FALL REDUCED RATES-Bring your Boat Large Private Lot pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kings Bay-Waterfront-FALL REDUCED RATES-Bring your Boat Large Private Lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kings Bay-Waterfront-FALL REDUCED RATES-Bring your Boat Large Private Lot?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kings Bay-Waterfront-FALL REDUCED RATES-Bring your Boat Large Private Lot located?

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

Kings Bay-Waterfront-FALL REDUCED RATES-Bring your Boat Large Private Lot Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kisha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to visit
We had such an amazing relaxing time at this house. Everything was beautiful from the house to the scenery. Plenty of room to hang out or just chill alone. We would definitely recommend and stay here again. Rebecca was amazing to work with. Thank you! Kisha
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Panama City Beach, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect location ❤️ very comfortable stay. Easy communication with Rebecca. Spectacular views. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

misty h.

Liked: Cleanliness
convenient
House was very close to everything and the Gulf, easy access with boat and our own boat dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Book Club Getaway
Our book club had a wonderful time kayaking, floating in the water, watching the sunsets and an array of wildlife. The only negative is that the second master bedroom had no window treatments that caused the room to be quite warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gina T., Clermont, florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
Beautiful, spacious property. Two living areas, game room, kayaks, dock for fishing and gorgeous sunsets. Our multi generational family found lots to do including watching the manatees and dolphins swim by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Vacation House
The house was clean and my family really enjoyed the stay. Plenty of room and was nicer than I thought it would be. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We were looking for a bright and spacious home near manatee territory, and we found it. This house is extremely comfortable for a family. The neiborhood was also clean and quiet. Would go back anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The views from this house are absolutely amazing, from manatees swimming by to beautiful sunsets we couldn’t of asked for a better house. The host was extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with. Can’t wait to stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
An amazing location on a point with a spring fed canal on one side and a wide open view of Kings Bay. We woke every morning to dolphins and manatees playing in the clear water just steps from the house. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and lots of fun
we had a great time even my teenage daughters.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
GA friends 1st trip to Crystal River
We brought our friends from GA to visit Crystal River for the 1st time. House is absolutely gorgeous! & Huge!! The location is fabulous & views are amazing. Loved having both our boats on the water at the house docks. Limited on parking but we were able to rent a spot right up the road for our boat trailer. Highly recommend!! Only thing needed would be a better mattress in the master bedroom on the 3 bedrooms side. Also, limits on the amount of guests. It sleeps 9+ but they only like 4-6 with extra fees but overall a wonderful experience! Truly Enjoyed A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This property was perfect for our family! We were able to dock our boat and easily maneuver out of the canal to get into the bay to see manatees, go fishing and head up to Shell Island. I would recommend this house to anyone who is looking for a place to accommodate your family!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset watches and peaceful getaway
House is wonderfully located. So much space though we didn’t use a fraction of it. We booked specifically for the location. Watching sunsets over Kings bay and minutes to everything we wanted to explore in Crystal River and Homosassa. The house had everything we could’ve needed if we had had a family there with us, hopefully in the future they will be and we will all enjoy this lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Absolutely perfect house and location. I have been vacationing in Crystal River for over a decade and this house is at the top of the list. Stunning views from every room. Plenty of space for everyone to have their privacy. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is amazing
The property is amazing , it’s very spacious and clean . We had a great time and will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our wedding near Kings Bay
This property unique. It is two houses in one. We loved the house, It has personality and its view of the bay is amazing! We rented this home to house us during our wedding week and we were not disappointed. It is pricey and if it wasn't for it being our honeymoon... I probably would not have spent that kind of money. That being said, we loved our stay. We recommend it highly!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terence M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Excellent Propery with amazing views, fantastic wildlife (fish, stingrays, manatees, etc) and great people! The house is very spacious, clean and in a great spot. The only things I would clarify for any potential people would be this: 1. Be very careful and mindful of the tides. I did confirm my 27’ boat would have enough water at the property before coming even at low tide however this is not the case at certain tides. The canal itself and mini bay where you dock are pretty much okay. The canal at the entrance can be challenging and does have rocks (it is actually shallower at entrance). Also right out in front their is a large pipe that hugs the bottom but takes away about 6” of water depth and their are numerous rocks. I ultimately had to walk the boat at one tide and had bumped the bottom fin of motor (not prop) on rock in canal despite being before peak low tide and engine slightly raised. High tide is definitely no problem. Also you have to go out straight into main bay a decent amount and then turn right as it is otherwise very shallow and tons of rocks. Honestly if they could just take care of the pipe and some rocks (or clearly mark with a path) then it would be okay (though still may require walking at low tides). (As a completely side note if you plan on visiting Hunter Sorings be sure to follow boat signs and do not go in middle of river entering the spring there is a large unmarked rock and we had a friend get damage to their boat when they yielded over to accommodate another boat. Just hate to see anyone else have that happen as it is not marked, is huge and is only known if you have been there before). 2. I would recommend having foam mattress toppers as while the mattresses are okay they are definitely firm and not our preference. 3. I would clarify that the “grounds keeper,” is not a grounds keeper but another tenant who resides long term in the on property apartment. I actually enjoyed talking with the gentlemen but it did catch me off guard at first. Overall though definitely an “A” Propery!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G., Stuart, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place to stay
Great property with kayaks and a dock right on site. Great water views and lots of wildlife on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful waterfront property
Had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison F., Tampa, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is fabulous!
We had the absolute best time for our long, scalloping weekend at this house! I can’t say enough great things about the property. It was clean, very spacious and the kitchen fully equipped to cook the entire time. It’s the first group trip we’ve all been on where we didn’t go out to dinner at all. The boat dock was key to storing our 22” pontoon all weekend. The location is perfect for enjoying all Crystal River has to offer not to mention the views from every spot in the house. Denny, the grounds keeper, and Rebecca, the property manager were very helpful throughout. We saw a momma manatee and the baby right from the back yard which was incredible. I highly recommend this property, and we all agreed to book this next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy S., Pensacola Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Scalloping in Crystal River
Great location to staples, very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rikki r.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the place! Amazing!
This place is amazing! My family was thrilled that we were staying at this property for our vacation. The location was perfect and close to grocery stores, restaurants, and activities our family could enjoy. Off the dock we could see manatees, stingrays, crabs, and dolphins! Fishing was great as well, my son caught many catfish. The house is very clean which is very important to me since my son has allergies. I'm very picky when it comes to cleanliness and dust, so in order for me to be pleased it has to be immaculate and it was! It had 2 fridges which was nice since my family likes to stay in for meals. Rebecca was wonderful and quickly answered any questions we had. Denny, the groundskeeper, was nice and gave us some suggestions for activities our kids would like. We feel so lucky we were able to stay at this property for our family vacation this year. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022