Waterfront 3-2 Home Pool, Pet Friendly, & Ice Machine

My family and I had a fantastic stay at this beautiful dockside canal-front home! The property was perfect for our needs, offering three spacious bedrooms and two clean bathrooms. One highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the pool, which provided hours of fun and relaxation for the family when the weather was less than ideal. The location is perfect, with the canal right at our doorstep. We enjoyed going out on our boat to explore King's Bay. The outdoor space was well-furnished and ideal for relaxing with the family. Inside, the house was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with most of the things we needed for our stay. The kitchen had all the essentials for preparing meals, and the living areas were cozy and welcoming. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful, providing us with all the information we needed for a smooth check-in and a pleasant stay. Overall, this home exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a beautiful setting. We can't wait to come back next year!

This property worked perfect for our family of 6 and 2 dogs. House was clean and had a lot of items that most people forget which was handy. The fenced in area for the dogs was life saving. Will definitely be returning to this property!

Great place to stay. My husband and I ran almost everyday. Our family had pickle ball tournaments at nearby courts. My son played tennis at other courts. My kids went fishing in the kayaks every day and grilled the fish on the Blackstone. We also saw two Manatee while we were out paddle boarding and the boys saw dolphins out on the river. The house was as advertised and had everything we needed. The owner was quick to reply with all questions. Thanks for the stay!

We feel so lucky that we were able to spend time at this property. Lovely, clean, home, nice neighborhood, convenient to all kinds of activities, including seeing manatees, dolphins. Many wonderful places to enjoy seafood!

We loved everything about this place and would love to stay here again!! It’s in a great location and very clean! 10/10

Lovely home.. had everything we needed very clean

Host was welcoming and very accommodating, kitchen was well-stocked as far as pots and pans, spices, and dishes

Location was great and the house was well stocked. Host was attentive and checking in was easy.

This was our first time at Crystal River and the Turtle House didnt disappoint. It was a little out dated but overall an enjoyable experience. There is a hot tube on the property and we were pretty disappointed to find out it is drained and not usable. It would have been nice since we could use the pool because of how cold it was. But there was so much stuff that was available, kayaks, lifejackets, dog toys (but we didnt bring our animals), a dock to walk out on, and bikes (we used about everyday). We would definitely go back.

Everything was great except I thought I was paying for a swimming pool but it was not working I would have rented somewhere else had I known. Great location though.

Everything was wonderful - location, neighbors and surroundings, cleanliness, responsiveness, lots of dishes and cooking utensils, blankets, laundry room… we stayed for 9 days and loved every second. Perfect place for family time and exploring Crystal River, Rainbow Springs, UF, Weeki Wachee, The Chaz, Homassassa Springs… we would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you!

We had an excellent stay at this home. It was fully furnished and set up with everything we needed to make our vacation amazing!! The boat dock was perfect for our 247 Sportsman boat. We used their paddleboards at Rainbow River and it was absolutely beautiful and fun!!! The owner was very responsive with any questions we had. We will definitely be back again! Thank you!!!

The house is gorgeous! Its clean, spacious and has a perfect location. We saw a group of 6 manatees in the canal fron the the dock. We also caught several fish and went kyaking. Our daughter loved the pool. The host is wonderful, attentive, and kind. We have bookmarked this house for any return trips to the area.

We had a great time and enjoyed this home. Definitely recommend. We had 2 couples and our 2 sons and it was a perfect fit for us, with our 29' boat we had no trouble with tides or the bridge height.

Great location and the ice maker is a game changer! Host is also great to work with!

Our family had a wonderful 4-day stay over Labor Day Weekend. The property is exactly as described and the house was extremely clean. We especially loved the giant eat-in kitchen. It was perfect for cooking up big family meals. It was super convenient being close to the boat ramp, and there was space at the dock out back to fit our 2950 ProLine Midcabin Walkaround boat for scalloping. 10/10 would recommend this property and we hope to visit again in the future! Thank you!

This place was definitely a 10/10. Clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our week away. We especially loved the pool which we used daily. Would love to come back again. Thanks for a much needed, worry free week away.

The property was great very clean. Had everything that we needed amenity wise. The only downfall is the ride out to the main river felt very long, 35 Ish minutes to get to the closest restaurant if you’re idling like you should be.. I wish the house had a waterfront feel. Between the large vinyl fences blocking any view, and lack of waterside seating (not even a chair down by the dock to fish from?) that was my biggest disappointment. For the price point, we would definitely stay again.

We so enjoyed our stay at the Turtle House this year for our annual family scalloping trip. This was our first time at this house, and it had everything we needed and more. David was very quick to respond to any of our questions. The location was amazing, and the ice machine was huge hit.

Beautiful property! Close to boat ramp. Close to Publix and restaurants! Great hosts

House was exactly as described, we had everything we needed. We were a party of 8, two families, and it worked perfectly. Access to the boat ramp was great, and the ride out to the open water was easy. Our 27ft boat was able to be docked behind the house and maneuvering was no issue. Driveway easily fit 2 trucks and trailer. Communication with the host was always easy and quick reply’s. Would absolutely stay again.

The property was amazing. We enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay again.

Amazing place and so convenient to everything you want to do and see in Crystal Springs FL. David is a great host!

My husband and I vacationed at Turtle House for a week. We had our dog Molly with us, and all three of us had a great time! My husband ended up having to work remotely while we were there, but he was able to easily set up office space in the outside area by the pool. The house has everything you need to stay comfortably, and then some. There’s plenty of room in the common areas and all of the bedrooms and bathrooms are large. We had a big cooler with us, so the ice machine in the garage was used daily.It’s a short drive to Fort Island Beach, which is very nice. We really enjoyed going to the Homosassa Springs area. There are several waterfront dining options, and monkey Island was also a fun treat. We celebrated our anniversary while we were there, and we found a nice sunset dinner cruise one evening.We have already started discussing our return visit to stay in this house. David was very easy to work with, and always prompt to respond to any questions that I had.

This house had everything I needed to be on vacation and feel completely content going nowhere. The back yard/patio/ pool area is completely surrounded by a fence so you have almost complete privacy from neighbors. One side of the patio and pool area is screened so you can see one neighboring house from the side. We basically hung out in the back area the whole time. There is a ton of space out there. The kitchen space is very nice as well with plenty of room for multiple people to maneuver around in there preparing food and stuff. The open backyard area with the dock was also fun. We used the available kayaks and paddle boards and launched right from the dock. There is a very minimal tide change there so the current at the dock was minimal. I fell in the water the first day trying to kayak (it had been a while), and was able to climb out of the water back into the dock. Be aware there is no ladder or any steps to get back up the dock or into the yard if you are in the water. I loved being able to throw on my bathing suit and walk out the bedroom to the pool/patio space. We placed quite a few orders through Instacart, and all deliveries came quickly. There is no lack of delivery services in that area. The house was sparkling clean. There is an industrial ice maker and another full size fridge in the garage which was great to have to hold all our beverages lol. A neighbor was even nice enough to take the trash cans to the curb for us on trash day. Rent this house!!

We enjoyed the pool and the kayaks! The house was great. It was fun to go to the beach or boating on the river, then come home and hang out in the pool or go kayak. The home was great and had everything we needed. I was happy that there was plenty of chairs at the dining room table so we could all enjoy a family meal together. The ice machine in the garage was a great bonus. There was plenty of towels to use for the pool. Thanks for having us!

The property was amazing, house was clean with a very home type feeling to it, an awesome set up for children. My husband and son went fishing majority of the days while myself and daughter ventured out or just stayed by the pool. We brought our boat and kept it at the dock which was a really nice set up as well. Typically going on vacation is draining but the set up of this house made it easy for me. We were even able to cook out by the pool, which was EXTREMELY nice. The owner was responsive to every single one of my questions in a timely manner. The neighbors were nice as well, we Will definitely stay here again in the future.

We stayed in this very nice house for a family vacation. Loved the pool, the house was clean and the lay out and beds were very nice and suited our family well (2 adults, 2 teens and a child). However, the house was missing things that the listing had said where available. There was no sunscreen, no paper products besides TP, no cooking oil, coolers, one kayak was not there, no dishwasher cleaner. I did have to contact the owners to get check in info. The paddle boards and kayaks are pretty well used and one paddleboard was not usable. We did find 3 cameras on the outside of the property that we couldn’t find listed when we booked. Overall we did have a nice time in turtle house with just a few inconveniences.

Everything was wonderful from the interior to the exterior pool was refreshing and my family loved kayaking and being right on the water. Will come back again.

We enjoyed our trip to crystal river, the turtle house was exactly as advertised. David was very responsive by text, but we didnt need him much, the house was well equipped. Crystal River was a nice town that revolves around Kings Bay, the waterfront. Lots of restaurants on the bay and lots of boats for rent in the bay. The natural springs in the area are really nice, and the manatees like them too. You need to get out on the water to truly enjoy this area. Rainbow springs was a nice area to rent kayaks as well. The area is kinda rural, so not as many 5 star restaurants , but plenty of places to eat and the local fish is great. We would have enjoyed the pool more often if it was heated.We have been to florida many times, we enjoyed crystal river, but probably wont return. Kinda rural, did a lot of driving looking for stuff to do, we like more eclectic restaurants.We will probably head closer to sarasota next year and sit in traffic going to those restaurants, choose your poison.

This is a great location to site see for the manatees and the natural springs. There is not a big beach close by, there is a small park with a small beach which is nice but no pets allowed. Very good restaurants and live music close by. Very nice neighbors in a very quiet neighborhood. The house is nice with lots of room. Pool area is very nice too. Also a bonus that they allow your pet. We would definitely stay there again if we come back to that area.

Long weekend break from the cold

This lovely place was just as advertised. Beautiful, clean and very well stocked with everything you would need. The property was very private with the fence and hedge. The pool was so pretty at night with the lights. We loved the kayak to paddle the river. Biked around the neighbourhood and walked the trails of the state park. We definitely would go back!

The Turtle House was a fantastic place to spend a week in Crystal River. The location was great. A couple minutes to everything in Crystal River and a 10-15 minute drive to Homosassa. The house itself had all of the amenities we needed. Was nicely decorated as well. We used the pool but it was a cooler week and the water was chilly but well taken care of. We will definitely stay here again if we are able to get back down there to snorkel with manatee again. The owner was quick to respond to any questions we had for them. Thanks for a great trip.

I can't think of a single thing that we could possibly have needed that wasn't there. We highly recommend Natures Discovery for Snorkeling with Manatees. The Buiscuit barn is a short bike ride away and the go-to breakfast spot you don't need to try another. For a fun afternoon or morning for 13 or less per person, try the Homosassa Spring State Park. It's a mini zoo with manatees, feedings, and education only about 16 miles from the house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

The house was terrific. Clean and homey. Kitchen was well stocked. The griddle/grill was fun to use and the Ice machine in the garage was perfect for icing down the cooler. The ramp to the boat dock was a bit steep for us old timers, so we put in and pulled out everyday at the extremely convenient boat ramp a couple of blocks away. We caught the cold weather, so no pool time for us, but we loved the 15 minute cruise to Crystal River and caught plenty of fish. We'll be back.

Perfect for a quick Thanksgiving with family. We loved the large open kitchen and convenient location. My husband enjoyed kayaking right from the backyard!

It was very clean, awesome location on a canal with boat access, great relaxing and quiet place to stay

A lovely property with fantastic hosts! Thank you for making this beautiful home available! ♥️

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turtle House. It’s conveniently located close to shopping and restaurants. The kitchen is well equipped and there were plenty of herbs and spices available if you’re inclined to cook. Also, if you forget to bring your own, coffee was available until you can get to the store. It was obvious that many homes and businesses had suffered considerable damage from Helene. It was heartbreaking to see Crystal River in such a situation but we were glad to be able to enjoy the beautiful fall weather at this rental!

Already planned vacation that happened to be right after milton. We decided to to go ahead and keep our vacation even though we lost electricity at our house and there was flooding going on. Glad we did it gave us a break from the stress of milton.and quality family time together. Looking forward to coming back under better circumstances.

Great place well equipped with plenty of towels dishes spices everything you really need for home away from home. Also The Kayaks were great everyone had a blast out on the water. The pool seems to have had a problem with a leak but it was very nice size. There were very friendly Neighbors.The Neighbors there are great and although we stayed during a hurricane we met them for a little while and they were absolutely friendly. I plan on staying here again. And the family really enjoyed it

We absolutely loved this house. It has everything you could possibly need. The open living room space that leads out to the pool and then the boat dock was so convenient….and the master bathroom shower, ummmm yes please! We frequently visit Crystal River and definitely plan on booking The Turtle house again!

Excellent property that was well maintained. The commercial Ice machine was awesome as well as having an additional garage refrigerator. Great deep water access with quick trip out to offshore. Stayed in a 26' cc cat with no problems but it would be tough with a boat any larger. Weather was rough but the fishing the house were great.

Weekend getaway with family and kids to try scalloping. Great location kids loved exploring on thr paddle boards and kayaks available for use

What an incredible time we had. My husband and I are local and my brother and sister in law came in town and our trip and our stay at your place made them home sick all the more. Hot day of fishing then the pool for some drinks and family time. Doesn’t get much better than that !!! Thank you !

Very nice and comfortable home. The area offered mucho activities and amenities. In-between activities there was a pool and bikes to ride. I would like to visit again

This is our third time staying at the turtle house. It was a wonderful trip just as the others have been. The house is wonderfully located to town, restaurants, and grocery stores. Plenty of space for our family with grandparents and three kids under 4. The house has everything you need for a perfect family vacation. The host response time is unparalleled. We will be returning again

We loved the house, pool, supplied, and truly enjoyed the little town. Was a great stay and our kids loved all the amenities. Would definitely recommend.

The Turtle house did not disappoint. We have stayed a few times. Lots to do in the area. We always bring our paddleboards to use in the canal and at the various springs. Scalloping was horrible but maybe next year will be better.

Our family has stayed at the Turtlehouse before and this time was just as great as the last! We love being able to put the boat in right around the corner and dock right in the backyard. It is a long way out to the river so we always take a dunk in the pool before jumping on the boat. The ice maker in the garage is a wonderful money saver as well! We will always come back to thehouse!