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Aerial view
A sunset view on King's Bay from our dock. It is spectacular!
The perfect place to enjoy spectacular sunsets or launch your kayak
The sunset view of King’s Bay from the dock
Manatee viewing is excellent from our dock

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

IMPECCABLE KING'S BAY WATERFRONT RETREAT - COMFORT & SERENITY ARE FOUND HERE!

Our impeccable, waterfront retreat on King's Bay offers beautiful, waterfront access that cannot be beat. The premier view is outstanding and fishing success abundant right from the dock. The property is modern and comfortable with new furnishings. No detail has been overlooked in making this property user friendly for watersports and outdoor enthusiasts. A dock is available for your own watercraft with a consistent water depth good to navigate the changing tides. Manatee viewing is spectacular from our own dock. Accessible for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. The spacious lanai and retractable awning provide ample shade. The custom fire pit is perfect for evenings to relax and enjoy the sunset. The master bedroom offers one new, queen size. The second bedroom offers a trundle bed set. Bunkbeds are accessed from the adjoining bedrooms.
The resort style, walk-in showers include rainheads and European glass surrounds. The modern, white kitchen is stunning with handmade, subway tile back splash and all new stainless steel appliances. A vacation at our property assures comfort and relaxation. This property is minutes from downtown Crystal River. It is easily walkable to local cuisine and nearby stores. The legendary Three Sisters Springs boardwalk is a scenic 10 minute walk. Fort Island Trail Beach is just down the road. A dream vacation for snowbirds or a family getaway ensuring privacy and Florida charm. Our guests return year after year. Whether you are here to enjoy the Florida sunshine or enjoy all the outdoor activities this area offers, this property is sure to please 352.875.0189 contact

Property manager

Melisha Dolan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 in Crystal River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. 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

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is IMPECCABLE KING'S BAY WATERFRONT RETREAT - COMFORT & SERENITY ARE FOUND HERE! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at IMPECCABLE KING'S BAY WATERFRONT RETREAT - COMFORT & SERENITY ARE FOUND HERE!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IMPECCABLE KING'S BAY WATERFRONT RETREAT - COMFORT & SERENITY ARE FOUND HERE!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is IMPECCABLE KING'S BAY WATERFRONT RETREAT - COMFORT & SERENITY ARE FOUND HERE! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Great house and great area!

Loved staying here! Within 5-10mins of lots of food options, the docks, parks and about 20 mins to the large beach park.Saw lots of fish and manatees right from the dock and backyard. Be sure to bring bug spray, the biting bugs are pretty thick along the canal, but still had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent J.

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

Well Satified

All in all things went very well. We were there for 3 months with absolutely no problems.
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

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

Manatee paradise

This is 2nd time we stayed here. Absolutely love this place!!
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie L.

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

Superbe Vacation Home

This was our second stay at the Dolan’s House. Very clean, very well equipped and have some games for rainy days. Great Location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Bay house + Boat = Happiness

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Melisha is a gem, just like the home. Our family of four fit just right in this delightful home. Decor is contemporary and light. Space is thoughtfully utilized. The lanai adds much to the experience and views. Very private location also. Dock/canal on Kings Bay made access to all things Crystal River a treat. Thank you Dolans!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

nancy j.

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

Comfortable, clean home ... nature surrounds.

Home as advertised. Clean and everything provided. Quiet location, short bike ride to Three Sisters Spring and other town spots. Nice floatable dock for our boat. Saw so many manatees off the dock we quit noticing. Really enjoyed using the provided SUP to paddle around the bay in the morning when the water was really calm ... saw lots of manatees and some seriously big fish ... we love Crystal River in general, and this house was perfect for our two week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve P., Michigan

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

Very well appointed, clean and comfortable home and manatees visited at the dock daily!

Great experience
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D., Plymouth

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

AMAZING LOCATION

3 adults stayed in Melisha's place. She and her daughter greeted us at check in and were delightful. The pictures do not do the place justice. There have been many upgrades since the photo's were taken. The screened porch feels like a fine resort!!! We have stayed at many VRBO's and Airbnb's over the years and this is the cleanest one we have ever stayed at. Many basics supplied, including paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, etc. Kitchen well stocked except with dishes, cooking utensils, pans etc. The house was very nicely decorated too!!! The neighborhood was really quiet. Off the beaten path but within walking distance to many sites. We started each morning walking to 3 Sister's Springs (1.2 mile walk) Get the yearly pass from City Hall if you plan on going often. It is $100 for the year and the card holder can take in 3 guests otherwise plan on $20 per person per day. Many great Seafood restaurants. Crab Plant was our personal favorite near the house. We also drove to The Freezer and Pecks Old Port , food was great, the drive was amazing and both were in interesting locations, very remote and untamed landscape to see along the way......huge treat coming from Minnesota. I spent my days on the water, either sitting on the dock or paddleboarding. We brought our own paddleboards and I am glad we did. There is a nearby Manatee sanctuary just around the corner from the house. I also paddled to 3 Sisters. Saw hundreds of Manatee's, many variety of birds and even 5-6 bottlenose dolphins. My husband golfed a few days at Skyview Gold Course in Hernando and said the course was excellent. The nearby Plantation Course was not great. In the evenings we sat around the nice fire pit burning the supplied wood. Thank you Melisha for this great home we would stay again without hesitation. Let us know if you ever want to sell it!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie L.

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

Lovely Property, Amazing Location!

We rented the house over Thanksgiving and the house was above our expectation. Super clean, like real clean (no dust on baseboards type of clean). Super well equipped with baking tools, mixer, many good kitchen knives, everything new. Many extra pillows and bunch of towels (beach towels as well). The vue is amazing and we enjoyed kayak and paddle boarding from the backyard. We will definitively go back! Thank you the Dolan Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

very nice

we were a little cramped but made it work, very little storage space but we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 22 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Crystal River 90th Birthday

The home is as advertised and the owners were helpful. Very clean
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Family fun in the Sun

We had a wonderful time in Crystal River staying in this home. The location was perfect for us and our boat. We had easy access to the waterways and the floating dock is in excellent shape. The home is very comfortable and beautiful inside. We look forward to staying here again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Decatur, GA

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

Fantastic Crystal River house on Kings Bay

Great house in a great location, it was all we needed and more, and we will definitely be back! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

samuel t.

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

Great place to stay for scalloping, and any waterfront activities

Very nice freshly remodeled home. We truly enjoyed our stay at this property. Nice quiet street yet 5 minutes to all of the restaurants and grocery stores. The floating dock was great for docking our boat. The owner was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area as well! We will definitely be staying here again in the future

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Excellent stay!

We came to Crystal River for some family fun scalloping. We had amazing time. The house has super easy access to Kings Bay. House was well equipped, very clean and cozy. Great communication with the owners too! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David R., Beverly Hills, Florida US

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

Peace on the Bay

Everything was just as listed! The check in/out was flawless and the owners are wonderfully kind and make sure their home becomes yours during the stay. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well appointed. The canal led right out to kings bay and the dolphin and manatees came right up to the dock Stay here with complete confidence that you will be totally satisfied

10/10 Excellent

Sanford & Jeanne T., Minnesota

Paradise Found

We have been coming to spend the winters in Crystal River for the last seven years . During that time we have had five different rental properties. Without question Rhonda and Matthew’s home is by far the most fantastic home we have ever had the opportunity to rent. Before I talk about the home I would like to make some comments regarding Rhonda and Matthew, they are the most  gracious and responsive people that you could possibly imagine. If you had a question or a need they would respond almost immediately. As far as needs we never had any because everything we could possibly want was at hand. The home itself has been completely transformed, no detail has been overlooked. The kitchen is fully equipped even Julia Child would have been hard-pressed not to find everything needed for that gourmet meal. The mattresses are so comfortable that they will lull you to sleep. The linens and towels are off the finest quality. The living spaces are cleverly decorated and provide the ambience of south Florida with gorgeous views of Kings Bay through the many windows. Million dollar panoramic vista to watch the manatees, porpoises, resident ospreys ( 3 pair ) in the neighborhood. So much wildlife ! We felt we had our own private nature show . The outdoor seating areas : screen porch along with gas and wood burning fire pits . All so comfy we had a hard time deciding where to sit . The privacy of the yard lends the feel of your own private retreat. The delight of awakening to the beautiful sunrise and enjoying a cocktail watching as the sun sets in the west can only be described as “magical” . Oh and least I forget the use of two kayaks and two paddle boards. We are looking forward to returning next year to this beautiful home away from home. Paradise Found . Sandy & Jeanne Taly
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2019

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