Crystal River, Florida
This cozy house is a quick kayak ride to Kings Bay where guests can get a close encounter with the manatees. It is conveniently located near the grocery stores, restaurants, Three Sisters Springs, and the Plantation Inn and Golf resort.
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Perfect location - great home base to see everything the Crystal River area has to offer. Hosts offered great suggestions to help start our exploration. Home is well equipped with everything a family needs to make it the perfect vacation - 2 Kayaks, 1 paddle board, 3 bikes, life vests of various sizes, helmets, all the kitchen items you will need, bath towels, and cozy furniture. Neighborhood is quiet and friendly - close to grocery store and great restaurants. Bay is easy to access - launch for kayaks and paddle board is just 3 houses down and walk down is made easy with carts. The Bay has lots of Manatees to view on your own plus we did the Planation excursion to learn about it all. Highly recommend especially if you are lucky enough to get Mark and John. Within 30 minute drive in either directions are wonderful rivers to explore. We did the Rainbow Springs and Chassahowitzka River (favorite by far). Homosassa Springs Wildlife State park in a great stop and lunch at Florida Cracker while overlooking Monkey Island was perfect. We will definitely be back to explore more. Thank you!
I’d recommend this place to anyone who wants convenience and comfort in Crystal River. I was in Crystal River on a golf holiday. This place is so close to the Plantation Inn golf courses that I could almost walk. The owners are friendly and great communicators. I have no reservations about recommending this place.
This was the best home rental we have had on any vacation! We love crystal river and the area, the best Florida has to offer. The home was all you could ask for in a 2 bedroom, the back sitting room was a wonderful place to sit and read. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly with easy access to Kings Bay. The icing on the cake was the kayaks and bikes that were available and we used to explore the bay and the town. Watching the mother and child manatees swim under our kayak was one of the best wildlife experiences I have had. I cannot say enough good things about this rental, thank you!
We loved the house, close to everything, it was very nice to cone home to every night
We stayed 31 nights at the Manatee Retreat and loved every minute. Lots of outdoor living amenities, comfortable bed and peaceful neighborhood. Convenient to access the canal , downtown Crystal River and great eating places. We will gladly return to Jen and Ray’s Vrbo when we get the chance.
We spent 3 days in Crystal River to enjoy the beautiful nature. The cottage has the cozy charm of the 80s. There is everything you need. Of course we really wanted to see the Manatees. Jennifer recommended us the nearby Plantation Adventure Center. So we started already at 6:30 a.m. to swim with the manatees. It was an unforgettable experience.
Four of us (mom, sister and her spouse) stayed at this wonderful home to celebrate a birthday. The home was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Our favorite part was all the water toys available for use! We rode bikes each day and got out on the water in the kayaks. The host was so responsive to any question we had and was so helpful. Such an incredible location and inviting place to rest while on vacation. We will be back!!!
The property was so well equipped for our stay. Very comfy and comfortable with so many extra things provided - kayaks, bikes, games. Perfect location for exploring the area.
My family of 4 (2 kids) stayed for a weekend getaway. Had great food. The Crab Plant was awesome. Biscuit barn for breakfast. Kayaked in our own kayaks from fort island trail boat launch. Caught snook & redfish. The rental had adequate parking for a large truck with kayak trailer. Enjoyed Saturday at Homosassa State Park. Rental was as advertised, clean and well stocked with necessities and extras for outdoor fun. Communication was excellent. Would definitely stay again.
The property was as advertised. Unfortunately we had to cut our visit short due to a family emergency. But highly recommend.
The house was very well stocked with everything you would need. The owners communicated with me multiple times about the rental and making sure we had everything we needed. The location is great, it was in a nice quiet neighborhood. The bikes and kayaks were a plus.
Great stay. The property was quiet and peaceful. Location was great. Close to grocery and other shopping. Having access to the kayaks, paddleboard and bikes was a definite plus. Paddled during the evening when it was not crowded. All the kayak rentals were off the water by that time. Everything you could need was furnished. Do not have a second thought about staying here . Thumbs up. D&J
The Manatee Retreat is a great choice for small to medium size families. It sits on a beautiful quiet neighborhood close to major canals and attractions. The home is well kept and very comfortable. Kayaks, bikes and other games are included with your stay. We absolutely loved this place and I’m sure you will to. Thank you Ray and Jennifer.
We made some great memories out on the River kayaking. The kids saw manatees even though it is not peak season.
This place was clean and well-stocked for everything you need for an adventure in Crystal Springs, FL, where there are many fun activities to be had. The owners communicated well. They also had well-maintained recreation equipment on hand that made it easy to explore. I would definitely stay there again !
My husband and I stayed here for our 1 year anniversary and it was the perfect home away from home. The amenities and equipment provided for our stay was amazing! The owner was very welcoming and I was assured that she would be there if I needed anything at all. I would recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay while in Crystal River, and I hope to be back some day!
We had such a great time and would definitely recommend this location. They are so close to the water and they provided the kayaks as well. We were literally on the water all day, every day we were there. We definitely needed a relaxing vacation and that’s exactly what we got. Thank you and we’ll definitely be back!!!
This place is so close to everything and is So cozy. Had a tough time leaving to go home. We will be back if we ever find ourselves in Crystal River in the future. Also, manatees are cool.
Lovely property
My teenage daughters and I enjoyed our stay at this superbly clean home!! We were able to book a dive tour with Plantation Adventure, right down the street, and swam with manatee!! We had some bad luck with our trip and Jennifer graciously stepped in and tried to help, even though it wasn’t an issue with the stay itself. I appreciated her kindness and hospitality!! I sincerely hope we get to visit this beautiful home again!
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