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WATERFRONT views and access to Kings Bay with seawall opp for 1 boat overnight

Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Beautiful Gardenview Lagoon
Exterior
Your coffee or wine spot
We welcome you
Access to Kings Bay

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9362.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom Top Floor

1 King Bed

Pool Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Room off kitchen/playarea

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Pool bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

WATERFRONT views and access to Kings Bay with seawall opp for 1 boat overnight

Crystal River has been recognized as one of the " Most Charming" small towns in the USA by HGTV and was also voted a top 10 Best Summer Travel Destination by USA TODAY 10 best Readers Choice. It wont take you long to realize why!
This beautiful three story detached house with 3900 sq feet, overlooks a natural tidal lagoon in Kings Bay Crystal River, Florida .Definitely family friendly with large screened in pool ( not heated), huge lot with outdoor fire pit and room for games like corn hole on the lawn. Expect to have coffee in rocking chairs with a direct view of Kings Bay and spot the manatees while you do it. With ample patio decks you will spend a lot of down time just taking in the view and peace. Have dinner on the top deck, the middle deck over looking the pool or ground floor. This house is beautifully appointed and the kitchen is any cooks dream.
Inside there is plenty of room for everyone to find there on special spot. A spacious open plan encourages family dining and TV watching or go and search our a corner to enjoy a book. Plenty of books to choose from. Relaxation and family time is key to the ambience we are trying to provide you as you visit the gem that is Florida;s Nature Coast.
We pretty much guarantee you will be back once you have had an opportunity to experience the lifestyle and friendliness of this special area.Please note if you have a boats and tie to seawall it is a tidal sea wall and tides can get low. Check Kings Bay tide. You will need fenders to protect and some people tie up nose in.

Carry the kayaks across the road to a custom kayak launch and paddle directly into Kings Bay with its many natural springs and plenty of interaction with nature.
We are minutes by car to the famous Three Sisters Springs where hundreds of manatees gather in the cooler months. Also close is Hunter Springs with crystal clear waters to swim in, a sandy beach, playground and kayak and paddleboard launch.
Another small beach is just a few miles down the road at Ft Island Trail.
Want to experience glass bottom boat tours or dream of swimming with the manatees? Wanna learn to scuba dive or snorkel? We have many trusted guides and teachers in the area. Other ecological boat tours leave from the beautiful Crystal River State Preserve near the thought provoking Indian Burial grounds.
How about fishing? Offshore? In shore? We have many professional Captains who will put you on them and most will do scalloping trips too
After that busy day you will want to relax poolside . It is a very large pool area completely under a screen. The pool is NOT heated
We consider ourselves blessed with the wide choices of wining and dining venues. Some can be reached by boat and others by car and definitely make a point of going downtown for First Friday of the Month (weather permitting ) where locals and visitors mingle in a relaxed atmosphere listening to live music and supporting local vendors while enjoying a beverage in hand.

Shop til you drop downtown or if you need bigger outlet stores then Lecanto and Inverness are just 15 minutes away.

Theme parks like Universal and DIsney can be reached easily in two hours. Likewise the world famous Gulf beaches at St Pete and Clearwater are about 2 hours door to beach.
If you have a special event or question please contact Annie and will will really try to be your conciege ahead of time

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib available on request.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Adhere to pool rules posted in pool area for your safety. Respect neighbors .Quiet time after 10 pm til 7 am.No fireworks or loud music
Please avoid high heels such as stilettos on our beautiful wood floors. Heck just remove your shoes you are on vacation
Please do not set the thermostat for air conditioning below 72. 70 for heat in winter.DONT OPEN DOORS AND WINDOWS WHEN AIR/HEAT IS ON

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WATERFRONT views and access to Kings Bay with seawall opp for 1 boat overnight have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is WATERFRONT views and access to Kings Bay with seawall opp for 1 boat overnight pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT views and access to Kings Bay with seawall opp for 1 boat overnight?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT views and access to Kings Bay with seawall opp for 1 boat overnight?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT views and access to Kings Bay with seawall opp for 1 boat overnight located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect. We already booked it again for next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

art h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Vacation

We loved the house and Annie was so very helpful to our stay. Any questions were answered within a few minutes I would recommend this house for multi family stays.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

The property was beautiful and well maintained. If here again, we would want the same home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a Family needing 4 BR

Owner was engaging and checked in through our 2 week stay. The only issue was wish the pool was warmer so the kids could play more in it. Our 40 year olds took the 10 year old out and they saw manatees every time. Great location for restaurants and nature areas.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family retreat

House was great. Location perfect. Annie very great hostess!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun at Crystal River

This property is a wonderful gathering Spot for families who enjoy boating and water sports. The owners are very gracious and accommodating, and we had a great time while staying there
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen T., Gainesville FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Perfect house for two families-plenty of space to spread out, and the pool was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine N., Ocala, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week with family

This is a great home with a very attentive owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

deana b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation!

Everything was great. We enjoyed the area. Lots of things to do. The shower in the master bedroom was awesome! Great house..great location..great stay. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

We stayed for a month in Anne's Rental. Had a great time, plenty of room and waking up to the river was great. Anne was awesome to work with, and made sure we had everything we needed. Close to attractions and shopping. Thank you Anne for making our stay enjoyable. We hope to do it again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

westy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place around!

Nicest property in the neighborhood! Big house, great pool, great location, beautiful finishes in the house. Annie is a wonderful manager
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location was excellent. Property was clean and well stocked. The property manager was excellent.

The property manager was attentive and had the house stocked with extra trash bags, toilet paper, dishwasher pods, dryer sheets, and pods for the washer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for large familes

Great property for large families. Pool had an issue the 1st couple of days, but was sorted quickly. Owner maintained communication throughout our stay. Very glad we chose this property to come back to after our daily kayaking adventures.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Host ever

Great to work with, quick responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine D., Beaufort, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Trip

We enjoyed our stay and loved our manatee swim. Amenities were nice. Annie very responsive. Top floor bed very comfy. Convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael J C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stately waterfront home in Crystal River

Gorgeous property. Lots of amenities. Spacious. Excellent communication with the owner. Simplified check in and check out. A perfect stay for an extended family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Location of this rental was perfect. Access to the water for kayaking was very convenient. The only 2 down sides were one of the mattresses in the bedroom on the main floor is in need of replacement Very uncomfortable to sleep on. The other is the floor didn’t seem to be moped as we had an infant crawling around and his clothing and knees were very dirty. Other than that had a great time!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The big blue house

Anne is amazing to work with and was in constant contact with us during our stay. She even wanted us to let her know we got home safely. I cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing staycation

The house was amazing. There was so much to do at the house that we didn’t need to venture out. The attention to detail was perfect. It was exactly what my family needed to unwind. The communication with the host was impeccable. Cannot wait to stay here again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than expected

My family absolutely loved this home and amenities. The manatee are literally infront of the house...steps away. It's a quiet and friendly neighborhood! Our hostess was great! We hope to come to this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway Location Near The Water

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the property. We brought a boat and used it almost daily and the accessibility to the canal made that nice. My only suggestions are update some of the pictures (fire pit and master bath sink faucets were not as depicted and both were hard to take advantage of) and the sea wall definitely needs some work, as there was no functioning floating dock area to tie off to and we lost a day on the water due to low tide. Other than that, Crystal River has always been a favorite and this location provided us time to enjoy our family during Spring Break!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Weekend Getaway to Enjoy the Manatees!

Gardenview Lagoon is the ideal location for families and groups to use as a home base for Manatee seeking adventures in Crystal River! The location could not be more central to the various natural areas and parks as well as restaurants, shopping, etc. Being directly across from Kings Bay provides the perfect opportunity to use the provided kayaks and paddle board to experience the area from the water (and maybe run across some Manatee friends at the right time of year!). Annie is an INCREDIBLE host, and was available throughout our stay for any questions or issues including some quirky ones like some minor flooding that happened after a storm during our stay. Highly, Highly Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Lacey W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

This house has a perfect location for the area, especially for manatee watching. Having access to canoes and the bay were a joy for us and our children. The house is spacious and comfortable and met all of our needs. We particularly appreciated the play area and toys for the 4 little ones traveling with us. The only hiccup was that the house had not been cleaned when we arrived. However, communication with the owner was very easy through text message and we were able to come to an agreement and compensation for the oversight.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an amazing time.

i live in crystal river pretty close to this location and i had all my family from arizona come fly in and wanted to give them the true crystal river experience. i could not have found a much better place to stay it was beautiful and right on the water, the view was so great my new brother-in-law proposed to my sister! on top of a beautiful house and amazing location annie was amazing to talk to. she even left us a little gift basket upon arrival. the house had all the amenities you could need, plenty of refrigerator space, toons for the kids, a bbq grill, and a beautiful pool. thanks annie!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
The home was nice.some things could of been better.but overall enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Annie M Greer

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My veterinarian husband and I have owned three animal hospitals and I am a radio host and author. My early years were spent living in hotels, and that inspires me to always to provide the best in service to guests. I want your stay to be memorable for the right reasons! I am English by birth but American by choice However, I will NOT give up my love for English tea and there will always be some available for any Anglophiles. As a proud Granny I want to make a family vacation as easy as possible and can provide cribs, monitors and child utensils as well as games, books and toys for down time.
NIne years ago we came to Crystal River and fell so in love with it that we have even commuted back and forth to Orlando to work. The people are wonderful, the choices for restaurants and bars fabulous, but, most of all it's a place where you can switch the phone off, take a deep breath and get in tune with nature again.
Crystal River is now our permanent home so we are very much available if you need help with recommendations or anything else to make your stay more comfortable.
We have a love of fishing and scalloping and are happy to help find you a captain to help you catch your dinner.

Why they chose this property

It's everything that sums up Florida, family and vacation! We fell in love with this house the moment we saw it. Enjoy beautiful views and wonderful porches where you can so easily imagine yourself sipping early morning coffee while contemplating nature at it's best and most unspoiled. The inside is very open and spacious. The kitchen is a dream,and there are lots of private nooks and crannies where you can sneak away to read a book. The pool is enclosed in a modern screen room and has a cute little table in the pool to rest your beverages while in the water. The grounds simply scream tropical and are huge,fully fenced, and perfect to have an informal game of corn hole, horse shoes or volley ball. Talk into the night while sitting around the large fire pit before you enjoy a restful night ready for tomorrows adventures.
The property is very well placed to bring your boat, with a sea wall opposite as well as a close kayak launch.

What makes this property unique

Superb positioning on Kings Bay. Watch manatees from the front porch. Close to restaurants and amenities.
Just minutes away by car to the famous Three Sister and Hunter Springs you could also paddleboard or kyak in about thirty minutes.
Generally speaking if you wish to swim with the manatees you are best to go on one of the official tour boats which abound.
Two hours driving to Central Florida's attractions, Tampa or the famous Gulf Shore Beaches.
The immediate area has access to the Gulf for grouper or red snapper fishing, tarpon, snook, red fish and of course scalloping. Bear in mind there are limits and regulations on all these. There are several boat ramps within minutes and you can tie up opposite the property on a sea wall.
Go to the FWC website for details. And don't forget YOU WILL NEED A LICENCE! Also able to do this easily online at the FWC website www.myfwc.com

Languages:

English, French

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