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Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    8 min walk
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company
    3 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. You'll find features like an outdoor pool. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by foot from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and a 3-minute drive from A Crystal River Kayak Company
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Andrew

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Ping pong table
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Paddleboard on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

VickiDave N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home!! A++++
We needed to stay in Crystal River for a family emergency. Andrew was FANTASTIC! He let us in very late at night, even went to the store for us! The pictures don't do the home justice. We had wonderful evening sitting out on the back deck, wonderful kayak rides. The sunsets were spectacular! It was a great place to just sit and relax. Can't say enough great things about Andrew. I highly recommend this place. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The property was very nice, the boat dock is on a deep water bay very easy to get to. We enjoyed the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very spacious and accommodated our family perfectly.
We loved the location of the home and the convenience to all the water activities and restaurants. Great rental!! Andrew was awesome and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good location, no bridges, large pool, great view, decent dock, unique architecture.
The house worked out perfect for everyone that stayed with us. 4 large bedrooms with king beds and a master with 2 king beds. The kitchen was pretty well stocked with some condiments and utensils which is always a bonus. The owner is great with communicating and the inside was very clean. The outside grounds were well kept up. Only thing to note is that the road to access the house is kind of narrow for maneuvering a larger boat trailer. Just a tip for boaters not from the area. There are sand bars to the left and right from the house and a channel to come into the dock. Make sure you inspect it at low tide so you know exactly where to go. Once your in the bay you are fine but don't turn left or right to leave dock or else it will get shallow very quickly. Very unique house but its white so it shows every spider web and spot. If it was my house I would probably have to pressure wash the outside every few months and probably have the roof pressure washed too. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hello
Great Stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Outstanding property with friendly and respectful owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal River
We enjoyed scalloping/ sea cows, and the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Beautiful view and we enjoyed the pool and kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022