The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay

Crystal River, Florida
$406 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to the Otter House! Our house is suitable for large families and sleeps 8 people in 6 beds! If that isn't your style the house is still great for couples and smaller groups that like the quiet atmosphere and sounds of nature! We have very few neighbors and are surrounded by undeveloped preserves on two sides. This four bedroom house comes with all house basics to keep you comfortable during your stay plus a few extras we enjoy and hope you do too. We have included a washer, dryer, cable TV, wireless internet and even a grill for your convenience. There are kayaks in the garage for your enjoyment, enough for the whole family (up to 8) to enjoy!

There is a boat house available as well that is suitable for small skiffs and pontoon boats to dock. The tide goes in and out regularly so we recommend shallow hulled boats less than 21 ft. If that doesn't work there is plenty of boat parking in the driveway and a ramp less than 5 minutes away!

We are just outside of town, but a bike path leads right to the heart of Crystal River or ten miles out to the public beach at the end of Fort Island Trail. If you are visiting to see manatees the main springs are a 20 minute kayak from the house, and sometimes they come up the canal to say hello!

During your stay make sure to keep a lookout the back lanai for wildlife! We named the house after a family of playful otters that live up the stream. Manatees, large fish and even dolphins have been up the canal, and there are always egrets, herons, ospreys and owls!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M) Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Dock
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Maureen H.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Host was helpful and responded quickly. The house was comfy and location on the canal was awesome! Spotted manatees, otters and birds right from the screened in porch.

  • Tonya B.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    We loved staying at The Otter House! The hosts were amazing and went above and beyond. I appreciated how helpful they were to us. They helped make our Girls Trip to the Manatee Festival such a magnificent memory!

  • Christopher G.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Very peaceful! Great communication! Location was excellent. Just a very nice time! Alligators and otters :) excellent bird viewing was beautiful!

  • KATELYN C.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    House was great. A little bit of a kayak trip to the main springs but was enjoyable.

  • Erin D.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Location was fabulous, we really enjoyed watching all the wildlife from the lanai. Having kayaks on site was fantastic, but note that two of the larger ones take on water inside the hull, making for a challenging paddle as they get heavy. Three Sister springs is beautiful, but definitely more of a 30-40 minute paddle. But totally worth it! Would recommend Otter House highly, once the kayaks are repaired.

  • Pamela W.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    It was perfect. Clean, and the space was perfect for our family. The Wii and kayaks were a hit! Space has everything you need. Definitely coming back!

  • Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    We had a lovely stay at the Otter House. The house was exceptionally well cleaned. All of the beds were very comfy! The new washer & dryer were very handy. The house is located in a great neighborhood - beautiful evening walks.Thank you for an enjoyable visit!

  • Loretta H.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    Nice, comfortable, laid-back and funThe canal is OK to get out to the bayAnd everything was as explained and everything was their kayaks bikes. We had a great time.(the stairs are a little steep and very slick)

  • NYMC75

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Everything was great! Kayaks, grill, location and lots of room. Thank you to the hosts and managers.

  • Kay F.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    We had a great time kayaking and loved the alligators in water.

  • Brian M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    Worked out great for our family scalloping trip!

  • Tony G.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    Spacious Clean Home in a Nice Location. We went Boating every day so having water access is big plus. The kayaking would be fun from there, but we had our own boat. Went to the Boil Yard Restaurant down the street, Would Highly recommend it .

  • Angelique R.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Family fishing trip. Great location and access to stores, restaurants and the boat ramp and charter company. Definitely need to follow the guide they give for boat size, when the water goes to low tide a large boat would be difficult to get in and out of canal. We rode the bikes and used the kayaks and had a great time enjoying the screened in lanai in the evenings and mornings.

  • Kay T.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    Kevin & Emily were great hosts! The house was very comfortable, and well stocked with anything you’d need at your own home. Even little things like chip clips and tape were available, which was a nice change from what we usually encounter. The setting is ideal. Loved the privacy of the canal! This was a place that helps you catch your breath and unwind. We were on a mission to find what I call “Old Florida”, you know, without high rise buildings everywhere you go, and a sense of quaintness. Not that modern isn’t there, it is, but just not visible every minute. Found it! Usually when we vacation, we do a lot of home cooking. That was easily accomplished here. We also ventured out to several of the places recommended. We were especially taken in by a restaurant called Peck’s Old Port Cove in Ozello, a short and pleasant drive. If you want a glimpse of Old Florida, too, go there! Very scenic and reminded me of the old days. Food was delish! Thank you, Emily and Kevin! You made everything easy for us to enjoy our time in the area!

  • Brian M.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 28, 2024

    The house was great. Everything we needed for kayaking, bicycle riding, and cooking/cleaning was available at the house. It was very comfortable just like home.

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