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In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 40.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Hunter Spring Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay

At Blue Sea Cow B&B, you will enjoy 1 bedroom with a queen bed, and 1 bath cottage. The home has full kitchen well equipped, spacious living room with a big sectional and queen size sofa bed, a great open space. Inviting outdoor sitting with fire pit and barbecue, where you can enjoy your evening dinner.
A front porch to enjoy your morning coffee. We provide kayak, paddle board and bicycles, no extra cost. Crystal River is a true gem! Enjoy our small town feel, the only place where you can interact with manatees, in their natural habitat. Great restaurants, if you are a seafood lover you are in the right place. Plenty of trails to hike or bike ride and state parks in walking distance. I can't say enough, you have to come and experience it your self!!!


Property manager

Nellie Martinez
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
For use of Kayaks and Paddleboards guest need a release for signed prior to checking in
Please chain bicycle when not in use Please lock laundry room when not in use
Dogs are welcome, we prefer for dogs not to be in the furniture, if you know that they will get on the sofa please put the cover, that we provided.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crystal River

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Springs at Kings Bay, a neighbourhood in Crystal River. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Bowlero Crystal River 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.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay located?

Located in Springs at Kings Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

Adorable Cottage at Crystal River

The Blue Sea Cow cottage was perfect for us. We enjoyed walking everywhere and all the close by restaurants. We also snorkeled with the Manatees! We enjoyed the backyard space and all the cute decor. Thank you so much we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Great Location and perfect spot

Walking distance to some nice spots on the river. Not far from manatees and mermaids. My granddaughter and I made lots of memories. Nice back yard, was nice to be able to do laundry, cook and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward N.

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

The Best

Nellie and Pete were very good hosts. They were friendly, competent, and helpful.This property is the best. It's a great location near Hunter Springs and Citrus Ave. and all the shops. The house was clean, and we had all the things we needed in the kitchen and bathroom.The dog loved the back yard, and so did I. It had an outdoor cooker and a fire pit, good lighting and was a delight.There were just a few drawbacks, the washer took a long time, and the dryer didn't have a low setting.But, overall, this was the best, and we very much enjoyed our stay of four months. We're booked for next winter again.
Stayed 117 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James W.

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

Great amenities and clise to kayak beach

As a kayaker this was a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

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

Visiting friends and family

Above expectations, clean, adorable and supplied with everything you could possibly need. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyley D., Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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

Wonderful Rental

Loved our stay here. House has so many great amenities- we especially loved using the bikes to travel around town. Everything is so close we didn’t need our rental car. Would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole f.

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

Cute house and great location

My spouse and I absolutely loved our stay. It is so convenient to restaurants, a cute town, and also has bike paths everywhere. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

maranda h.

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

Oasis

Perfection. The house is super clean and soo beautiful. Great location. We went to Orlando one day and to the springs the next. We took walks in the evenings. The host was super friendly and helpful. Overall fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great time in crystal river

Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

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

Great Place to Stay

We had a short three day vacation at the Blue Sea Cow. The accommodations are extremely clean with many amenities. We enjoyed the enclosed backyard along with the kayaks. We would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

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

Perfect

The property was clean and our hosts were responsive and provided an abundance of amenities. The location is great and close to everything. All in all a lovely and comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Perfect Location!

Ideal location close to town and activities. House has everything to complement your stay in Crystal River. Loved the new fenced in back yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Blue Sea Cow is Exceptional!

Nellie outshines everyone in hospitality! Her home is the perfect combo of affordable, inviting, cozy, and convenient. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole f.

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

Cute house and great location

Absolutely amazing experience at the house. It was convenient in terms of location and had everything you need. We loved how there were kayaks there already so we didn't have to bring our own. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

First time in Florida

It was nice to be able to walk to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

review

We had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

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

Wow great place!

This place had everything that we needed the bikes. The watercraft, the washer and dryer kitchen, everything was great. Everything was clean, super close to everything. Super safe love. This place will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna D.

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

Lovely vacation

Comfy and cozy. Conveniently located for just everything. So much provided in the kitchen and bath . . . even beach towels and sunscreen! Truly a home away from home.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven f.

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

5

Convenient to everything we were looking to do while in Crystal River. A little noisy with traffic but over all very nice, clean and comfortable, has everything you will need for your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail K., Orangeville

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Sea Cow

Nellie did a wonderful job revitalizing the home after Hurricane Ida. Her amenities were five star rated. Only wished the weather had been warmer which is only up to the big guy upstairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie r.

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

Crystal River visit

we had a lovely 2 weeks stay in the house. it's lovely and so much attention to detail. the location is walking distance to several attraction on the water and town. it is also a short drive to many fun water attractions in the area. Outdoor space is also lovely for dining, firepit and enjoying the sun! Highly recommend!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

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

Blue Manatee House

The home was lovely, very clean, kitchen equipped with everything needed. Nellie the host went over and beyond for us. We stayed for a 45 days host brought sand bags in case we needed them for the strom.. We definitely would stay again.
Stayed 44 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vGail K., Orangeville

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

Blue sea cow

Very cute house. Amenities overwhelming. Location good - could walk to most places. Nellie very tolerant of a 70's non-techie who hadn't downloaded the vrbo app for communications. Would definitely consider this again for a place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely home, comfy bed. The description said there was a hot tub which is why we chose this one. There is not a hot tub. Kind of disappointed that we were not offered some kind of discount. We also ended up having to leave early due to a family emergency. Would have been nice to be offered some money back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Perfect getaway

Located very close to Hunter Springs Park, it was super easy for us to enjoy the springs and the manatee! This neighborhood is very quiet and safe. The home itself had everything we needed and more! It's clearly a very modern home with all of the conveniences you could ask for. A spaceous backyard and pet friendly! I recommend throwing the kayaks/paddle boards into your truck and bringing them down to the water, if you're going to use them. The kayak carts work great, but it is about a half mile walk and in some areas there is no sidewalk. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nellie Martinez

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We have been living in Florida since 1985. We are not native of Florida but once we got here, we called it home.

Why they chose this property

We are a family that love the out doors, when we saw this property in Crystal River we fell in loved, there are so much to do and still a small town feel. We decide to share with others, our little piece of paradise. We hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Beautiful waters where you can swim with the manatees and fishing is great among other things

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

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