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Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10166 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock

Fabulous vacation rental home in the heart of Crystal River! Bring your boat! There's no bridge blocking your way to the Gulf. Home is fun ready! Boat or Kayak from the 8 x 20 floating dock (open on both ends) to the local fun spots. Spacious home with very open floor plan for family fun! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, sleeps 10 people. Great place for family and friends to gather for some rest and relaxation after a busy day on the water. Fully equipped kitchen that's waiting for the seafood chef in you to cook the catch of the day, or enjoy your meal cooked on the gas grill on the outdoor deck. At least 6 kayaks and life vests are provided. Three Sister's Springs and Hunter Springs are nearby. The "Plantation Inn" is walking distance and you can launch your boat there for a small fee. Fishing tournaments, manatee tours, boat & paddle board rentals, sunset cruises are all nearby. You're also very close to several of Crystal River's best rated restaurants. Come see what Crystal River has to offer and swim with the manatee! The house is on a beautiful half acre lot for your enjoyment with ample parking. Short boat ride to the gulf and no bridge to worry about. Let's start packing! If the home is ready, early check in may be available. Purchasing trip insurance when you book is recommended. BOOKINGS MORE THAN 2 WEEKS REQUIRE APPROVAL. Property has exterior cameras. If cameras become deactivated during your stay, owner can access property to reset with very short notice. Some pets allowed, pet fee required ($75/wk or $200/mo per pet).

Property manager

Donna Dorsey

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,786 square feet

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Exterior

Waterfront home with dock and boat ramp

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 53 reviews
The price is SAR 747
SAR 1,595 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Waterfront home with dock and boat ramp

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $100 per pet (short stays) $250 per pet (monthly)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 13
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 6 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock located?

This family-friendly Crystal River vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, A Crystal River Kayak Company, and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Three Sisters Springs and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house - enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place To Stay

House and location were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for adults to hang out.

Nice place. Loved the openness of it. Loved the fussball table and that they provided kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small family getaway

Had a great weekend getaway with the family. Beautiful house, lots to do. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The property was very welcoming and clean. We came to paddle with the manatees and enjoy Crystal river. Short paddle to the bay and a little workout to the further springs, the kayaks were comfortable and I was able to bring the pup. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect rental for our family

We loved our stay in Crystal River. This property is so close to everything. Beautiful and comfortable, We had everything we needed. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family thanksgiving, swim with manatees

Location was great for springs visiting manatees. House very comfortable and very nice, roomy and nice outdoor area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas

It was very nice and accommodated is very well. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

Stay was amazing as last time. This is a beautiful property, very clean, perfect location. We will be back again and again. It was everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kayak with the Manatee’s

House was impeccable. Check in so easy! Great communication with the owner. We added two people to our group last minutes and there was no extra charge. She also allowed us a later checkout time which was so nice! Plenty of towels and kayaks for our group of 10. Right on canal and was close to where the manatees were. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Friendmas with the Manatees

Usually stay at the Plantation with separate hotel rooms. This beautiful home is right across the canal from where we normally launch our paddle boards. And it was a bonus there are kayaks available for those of us who didn’t have a paddle board.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

This is a beautiful property…clean and comfortable with so many outdoor features that just made this trip so perfect! We were able to launch the kayaks right from the backyard dock, coffee next to be water, games, grill. I just can’t say enough good things about our stay! We will definitely be back for another stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Great property, great Location, really everything that’s wrote in the description and the pictures associated with property is exactly right
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Very nice—would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay.

The owner was very responsive. The place was clean and had a nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

Awesome host and home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Crystal River

We had a great stay in a lovely home with plenty of space for everyone. Location was ideal for enjoying all that the area has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

Location is good for everything you want to do in and around the Crystal River area. We have stayed there before and would book it again.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day weekend

We got a boat from across the canal to go to springs for diving and exploring; the location is perfect. The kayaks at the house were fun for all of us, we went out to the bay many times. The house is well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

EVERYTHING we wanted and needed for a long weekend stay with my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CR regulars

Had a great stay! Decided to try a different house this year and we were not disappointed. Boat access easy, house comfortable & functional for our group of 8 family & friends. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home on the water

We enjoyed the stay very much. My 12 yr old son and husband enjoyed riding the kayaks. The owner was easy to speak with. I appreciated that very much. We would consider staying there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

We have stayed here before and it was like coming home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and relaxing stay!

House was super clean, everything we needed was available and easy to find (towels etc)- Donna was responsive to every question and super quick to reply. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father's Day

The house very clean and we had everything we needed. The location is great and easy to dock our boat. Donna is very nice and easy to communicate with. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024