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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Pool

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Crystal River, FL

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort8 min walk
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge4 min drive
Three Sisters Springs7 min drive
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)53 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We all had a fantastic time. The hosts were amazing and so pleasant to communicate with. Would definitely go back.

Susan S.

Oct 8, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 Master 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 1st Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 3 1st Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 1st Floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Master 2nd Floor

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

Bathroom 2 en suite

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

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL!

NEW!! HEATED POOL!!!
Bring you Boat, Bring your family!
This is a wonderful family retreat located in the most beautiful part of Crystal River Manatee Sanctuary. More Manatees than people in this spot. Four large bedrooms including a huge master overlooking the River! Wonderful HEATED pool for relaxing after swimming with the locals (manatees).
Air conditioning, plenty of parking, a kayak and a paddle board included. Only minutes by bike or car to the local restaurants and shopping area.

Property manager

Andrew

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No visitors other than the registered guests are permitted at the property without prior consent of the owner

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is in a rural area 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 National Wildlife Refuge.

Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 8 min walk
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive
Hunter Spring Park - 6 min drive
Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
‪Kelly's Half Shell Pub - ‬5 min drive
‪Coney Island - ‬5 min drive
‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Sara's Diner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL!?

As of 1 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL! on 7 July 2024 start from AU$2,063.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge and Hunter Spring Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

19 June 2024

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

Amazing house!

Beautiful and comfortable place. The owner was extremely communicative and helpful. He gave us a late check out with having to ask for it which really helped not feel rushed trying to get everything loaded up and get the boat out of the water. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

16 May 2024

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

Great house and great location!

The house and property are fantastic. The location on Kings Bay is exceptional with close proximity to several restaurants and springs. Wonderful stay, we will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

8 Oct 2023

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

Family Reunion

We all had a fantastic time. The hosts were amazing and so pleasant to communicate with. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Aug 2023

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

West Coast Paradise

Amazing property in a perfect location. Our group had a perfect weekend!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert P., Fort Myers FL

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A little left to be desired…

The location of this house is great – pretty close to nearby beaches and restaurants as well as the pick up point for scalloping. The house is huge and easily accommodated the four adult couples we had there for the weekend. The outdoor areas is large and comfortable and we enjoyed sitting there for sunsets. The kitchen was large as well and we were able to enjoy cooking a big meal for the group there one night. The decor of the house is not commensurate with the size architecture of the house. As my daughter put it, it looks as though a Ritz Carlton went into bankruptcy and was bought out by a Motel 6. The furnishings may be fine for a group of twenty somethings that want to get drunk and fish all weekend but they were not up to par for our family and what we were spending to stay there. Also basic needs are not taken care of – there should be soap and shampoo in every bathroom. Bedrooms should not have glass doors that offer no privacy. Coffee should be provided that works with the coffee maker at the house. Towels and sheets were threadbare and cleaning was not up to par. One of the bedrooms had stray long black hairs on the cabinet tops. Finally the pool was not something we wanted to use. The water level was very low and we questioned whether the filter was working properly. This could be a top notch home rental given the size and location but the owner needs to give it a considerable about of attention before I would want to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

24 July 2023

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

Crystal River

We enjoyed scalloping/ sea cows, and the pool

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

15 July 2023

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

Great location great place

Andrew and staff were very friendly and helpful. Communication was excellent from Andrew and anything needed was quickly addressed. I would stay here again and definitely recommend it to others. We saw manatees everyday from the backyard!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James A.

9 July 2023

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

July 4th scalloping trip

We had a wonderful time. Denise, the property manager met us at the house and went over everything. Prior to check in, Jasmin was very responsive to my emails. We had a few small issues but it was handled promptly be Denise, and Andrew the home owner called me twice to touch base and say they were taken care of. Nice views, gorgeous sunsets, quiet neighborhood. We saw manatees off the dock and out in bay. Spacious home with plenty of parking out front. Would love to stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

29 June 2023

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

Perfect Place

We had a fantastic time here. My Daughter and her husband joined me the first week with my new granddaughter, and the next week my two sisters joined with their husbands. Fantastic time including a lot of pool time allowing for great family time and discussions. Also got lucky to see many manatees which came right up to the dock (including a mother and baby). It was a wonderful nature experience. House was in great shape and perfect for what we needed. The caretaker Denise and the owner himself were always available at any time if we needed anything including dinner suggestions. Very, very nice and accommodating. Beautiful house and great convenient location. You will enjoy!

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

25 June 2023

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

Wonderful time

This house was perfect for our family. We brought our boat and it was great. Thank you for an amazing time. Will be back for sure

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

shanda b.

12 Mar 2023

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

Amazing home & host!

From the moment I booked the vacation, Andrew was an ideal host with valuable information about the home and surrounding area and things to do! We took our grown children to stay for almost a week & I really can’t say enough wonderful things about this vacation! The house is immaculate! Beds were comfy! TWO relaxing deep jetted tubs (one of my fav things!) a nice pool and brick patio at the riverside, where we had dinner on the gas grill! From the dock we enjoyed manatee visitors each day, as well as many fish, turtles and birds! The gorgeous sunrise & sunsets from every room facing the water was a dream! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A.

25 Feb 2023

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

Very clean, great location!

The house was just as advertised, was very clean and the view is absolutely gorgeous! We saw at least 10 manatees right off the back dock! The kayaks were a great way to explore the water and the nearby area. The host and property manager were both very attentive, helpful and responsive. Overall a great visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

31 Oct 2022

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

Celebration and Family Reunion Dreamhouse

The house was beautiful and has plenty of room so for 8 adults and 1 child no one was in each others way. The views of the river and sunsets were spectacular. You can fish off the dock or bring your boat. Kayaks are provided plus one paddleboard. There is ping pong and basketball. The sauna was also a plus. Some things to consider, for elderly. There are steps to go up and down to reach parts of the house and to the outdoors. Was not a problem for us as we knew this. Also the pool is not heated and the hot tub outside is not working but it was not advertised to be, so don't assume it is. We had a lovely time and would go back again as it was peaceful and spacious. Thank you Andrew

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022