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1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Crystal River, FL
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    6 min walk
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company
    3 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    53 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.

1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food

Updated guest house close to water, boat ramps, golf, fishing (access to Gulf of Mexico/scalloping) manatee sanctuary, Three Sisters Springs, restaurants, gulf beach. Parking for trailers/boats, access to water/Kings Bay, bring kayaks/SUPs, use our bikes, quiet waterfront neighborhood for walking/biking. Short distance to Plantation Inn for golf, fishing trips, scuba, kayak/boat rentals/tours. This is ONE of TWO UNITS on property.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. Free breakfast is available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 minutes by foot from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and a 3-minute drive from A Crystal River Kayak Company
Free breakfast is served.
Guests are served free breakfast.

Property manager

Jim & Wendy Busk

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Note from host: Children allowed within the maximum # of guests

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

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1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance P., Anaheim usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Plese stay at this property
This is a beautiful place to visit in Crystal River, Florida.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best Vrbo experiences we've had
Just pulling up to this place, you know you'll have a great time staying there. The size is perfect for two people, making for the perfect girls' trip. It's super close to the river, so we could quickly duck into the springs without having to drive to a launch. 11/10, we will definitely be staying here many more times :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little place
Cute quiet peaceful little place. Local to all of our favorite places in Crystal River. It's a tiny home with nice sized living area. Bathroom, kitchen, bedroom were perfect and had everything we needed. It doesn't have a stove but had a grill if we wanted to cook there. The bed was extremely firm so if that's not your thing the couch is comfy. Very well equipped. Like I had forgotten a pony tail holder and there were a few little tiny rubber bands in the bathroom, which was super helpful. Very tastefully decorated. Washer and dryer was a nice surprise, I didn't remember seeing that in the description but it helped out. I'm telling you if you e never stayed in a tiny house this one will have you thinking building your own. We loved it. The outside area is beautiful with a hammock and a fire pit. Lizards galore but only outside. ❤️ Super clean and if you happen to forget something it was there, like insect repellent (thank goodness they had some). Overall we would stay there again. It's pretty much perfect except for such a firm bed. There really is no other way to describe it other than lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood and is centrally located for fishing, shopping, and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay. The accomodations were great and everything was clean. Nice yard with fire pit, grill, and deck. The hosts are great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and quiet
We stayed at this place over Easter Weekend. Cute and adorable house. Set away from the hubbub but walking distance from the river. This is a well equipped rental. Clean and had everything we could want. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca
Perfect little getaway. We would definitely stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Crystal River
We really enjoyed our stay in this cute little cottage. It was very clean and comfortable, and check in was very clear and easy. We never got to use the bikes, but that was a nice addition!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manatee trip on a rainy weekend.
I had planned a camping getaway. Rain was going to wash us out. I was able to book this cabin. . I am so glad I did. The little cabin was perfect. They thought of ever little detail. The outside area was so cute. I would come back on a sunny weekend and explore. It really saved our weekend. Thank you for a cozy place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave W., East Dubuque, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage Vacation
Great central location in Crystal River. Clean, cozy & comfortable! Met some nice neighbors too. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing vacation
My husband and I stayed at this cozy little cottage during our annual January Florida fishing vacation. Usually I do all the VRBO house finding and planning but this year my husband found this little cottage and said I needed to book it. I was a little anxious before we arrived because it was just a “small little cottage” but when we arrived it was a perfect “cozy little cottage” for just the two of us. It was super clean and even though it didn’t have an oven or stove it had everything we needed anytime we wanted to cook. We ate some of our fresh caught fish and even grilled some steaks one night. For the days we didn’t want to cook there are plenty of restaurants in the area. On days we didn’t fish we went to surrounding towns/citys and enjoyed sightseeing and riding amusement park rides. We will definitely try to book this place again when we return for future fishing getaways.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Conditions of house
The host was nice. Both mini split a/c units sounded like a blender. You couldn't stand the noise.There isn't a bathroom exhaust fan so the house fills with condensation. Mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. We left early and went to a different home. We were refunded for the days we didn't stay and a partial refund for the days we were there.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vaca!
My husband and i had a very relaxing stay. The cottage was super clean, I mean immaculate! It was the perfect size for the two of us, and really quiet. We wish the weather would have cooperated so we could have enjoyed the fire pit out back, but we made the best of it for sure! Our fav restaurant was Vintage on 5th, which is less than 10 min from the cottage. Jim & Wendy, the homeowners, were super nice and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Exactly as discribed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the PERFECT house, so incredibly stocked, everything you could imagine they had!! Communication was incredibly fast!!! I can’t say enough good about this property and owners!!!! Would stay here again!! Don’t miss out on this Gem!! Thanks so much Wendy & Jim
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place for two
Can’t say enough about this cute little place. Perfect location for us. Wendy was great as always! We’ve stayed here a couple of times and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
This property has everything you need. It’s very cute and comfortable. It was so clean I felt comfortable enough walking around barefooted - something I rarely do! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Although my husband who is a tightwad picked this place due to the cost I was ok with it after looking at the pictures. But boy was I wrong. This place is better than ok, it was awesome!! I even texted the owners when we arrived to tell them how much we loved it. Super cute.. even texted several friends pictures while there and they said same thing! Bed was comfy and even without an oven/stovetop, the kitchen had everything else we could have needed. They even had a binder with lots of great information for things to do around town. There was plenty of parking if we did have a boat/trailer. And very quiet. We got up early to go fishing one morning and saw wild turkeys in the yard next door. Highly recommend this place!! Only suggestion I would give owners: maybe put some privacy film on window in bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage
My friend and I wanted a kayak adventure on some of the springs and rivers in Florida. We kayaked at Hunter Park because it was close by and only stayed a couple of hours because of threatening weather. The next day we drove about half an hour to the Rainbow River for a wonderful adventure. We were very pleased with the cottage. It was cozy, clean, and quiet. I would highly recommend it for a couple that would like to enjoy the area. Next time we may try to find something nearer to Rainbow State Park since that was the type of adventure we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy.
Very clean. Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine T., Edgewater, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy
Convenient location tucked in a shady and quiet neighborhood. Hosts thought of the little things to make it feel like home. We really enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage.
This was a great place for my wife and I to spend a month in the beautiful Florida weather. It is a quiet neighborhood and the owners are very nice and accommodating. We would stay here again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aijing

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place! The location is very convenient. The backyard is super comfortable, even in the winter. We spent some afternoons sitting outside and watching birds. It was wonderful! We got everything we need in the kitchen for making simple breakfast. The hosts responded my messages very fast too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
If you are looking for a quiet getaway, this is the place. So close to everything you would want to do in the area. We found everything we needed and more to cook, grill out and relax. Thanks for providing such a wonderful space!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
This December was my fourth time staying at Wendy & Jim's properties. This time I stayed in the smaller cottage, although I have stayed in the larger house, also. Both are very comfortable with lovely amenities. The location is perfect! There is quick access to Fort Island Beach, birding trails and, of course, the town of Crystal River with lovely shops and restaurants. The property is set in a peaceful wooded area, perfect for morning ( or evening) walks. Best of all, though, are the very thoughtful amenities provided in each house by Wendy & Jim for their guests. Each stay for me, has been a welcoming experience - my home away from home!!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022