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Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Canal view from the dock
Deck and floating dock
Exterior
Front entrance
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10165.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock

Fabulous vacation rental home in the heart of Crystal River! Bring your boat! There's no bridge blocking your way to the Gulf. Home is fun ready! Boat or Kayak from the 8 x 20 floating dock (open on both ends) to the local fun spots. Spacious home with very open floor plan for family fun! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, sleeps 10 people. Great place for family and friends to gather for some rest and relaxation after a busy day on the water. Fully equipped kitchen that's waiting for the seafood chef in you to cook the catch of the day, or enjoy your meal cooked on the gas grill on the outdoor deck. At least 6 kayaks and life vests are provided. Three Sister's Springs and Hunter Springs are nearby. The "Plantation Inn" is walking distance and you can launch your boat there for a small fee. Fishing tournaments, manatee tours, boat & paddle board rentals, sunset cruises are all nearby. You're also very close to several of Crystal River's best rated restaurants. Come see what Crystal River has to offer and swim with the manatee! The house is on a beautiful half acre lot for your enjoyment with ample parking. Short boat ride to the gulf and no bridge to worry about. Let's start packing! If the home is ready, early check in may be available. Purchasing trip insurance when you book is recommended. BOOKINGS MORE THAN 2 WEEKS REQUIRE APPROVAL. Property has exterior cameras. If cameras become deactivated during your stay, owner can access property to reset with very short notice. Some pets allowed, pet fee required ($75/wk or $200/mo per pet).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 per pet (short stays) $250 per pet (monthly)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No loud music outdoors after 9pm
Long term stays of 30+ days require an additional cleaning. An additional cleaning fee will be sent after your booking.
There are exterior cameras, should this security system get disconnected by a guest, I reserve the right to cancel the reservation with no refund.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bring your Boat and Enjoy Crystal River! Fish & See Manatee at Our Dock located?

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Three Sisters Springs and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, boat and kid friendly property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay with friends scalloping. House was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Awesome perfect spot

Great location and very clean. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family vacation at this house the layout was great. There was great communication from the host and the location was perfect. You can launch your boat at the Plantation Inn right across the canal. I would definitely recommend this property and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, all amenities as expected. Check was easy, great communication with host. Very clean. Boat dock fit our 23' center console perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Quite and a good location. Foossball table was a hit with kids and adults.

Nice quiet place with dock access that we could pull boat up to was a plus. The only negative was previous guest left a lot of cigarette butts in the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy N.

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

So close to the Springs

Great on the water home with kayaks included. It was so nice to just hop on a board or kayak and paddle off. The house was very spacious and comfortable and the Host was very responsive. I will definitely stay again when I'm in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndi W.

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

River adventure!

Perfect place to stay and explore the Crystal River. We rented a pontoon from Paddletails. The kids loved the kayaks and the home was perfect for our two families to hang out and enjoy our time in Florida.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

Small family getaway

Had a great weekend getaway with the family. Beautiful house, lots to do. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

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

Beautiful place, great location

My wife and I spent the weekend here with two other couples. Right off a main road on the south side of Kings Bay, right on the canal with easy access to Plantation Adventures. Took the kayaks out into the bay and got to see a number of manatees! Everything described by the host is spot on. We would definitely stay here again if we get back to Crystal River!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy n.

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

Nice stay.

The owner was very responsive. The place was clean and had a nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess B.

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

Girls getaway

This is a beautiful property…clean and comfortable with so many outdoor features that just made this trip so perfect! We were able to launch the kayaks right from the backyard dock, coffee next to be water, games, grill. I just can’t say enough good things about our stay! We will definitely be back for another stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Wedding

Stay was amazing as last time. This is a beautiful property, very clean, perfect location. We will be back again and again. It was everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Nice House/property

Very convenient location to all Crystal River has to offer. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 36 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

Good Time

Great place for a FL vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Annual Friendmas with the Manatees

Usually stay at the Plantation with separate hotel rooms. This beautiful home is right across the canal from where we normally launch our paddle boards. And it was a bonus there are kayaks available for those of us who didn’t have a paddle board.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

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

Great Location

Great Location We had family age 11 to 74 and everyone enjoyed their stay. The last morning a family of manatee were playing in canal right behind the house, couldn't have had more fun! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Wonderful Property

Perfect for any occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

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

Great

We had a great time. The weather was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Nice home on the water

We enjoyed the stay very much. My 12 yr old son and husband enjoyed riding the kayaks. The owner was easy to speak with. I appreciated that very much. We would consider staying there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tabatha r.

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

Perfect spot

Great place to stay. Right on the canal. Can float right at the dock, saw manatees, bass,turtles right from the dock. Lots of room. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Excellent location

We wanted to have a family get together before the kids went back to school. We had also not gone scalloping for several years, the house was a perfect place for us to be able to accomplish both. We rented a boat close by and scalloped for 2 days. Some of us were able to go kayaking with the boats available at the house. We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Thanksgiving retreat

We went on thanksgiving weekend for 3 nights , my son, daughter and son-in-law stayed for a long weekend . This place was absolutely perfect on the canal just down from kings bay and three sisters spring , we of course made use of kayaks and saw hundreds of manatees this place is very comfortable for a large family , plenty of room and very clean with all the comfort of home . Close to lots of awesome places to eat . Will come here again ,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

Nice Break

Donna was very informative. And. A big thankyou for fixing the dock for the boat before we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna Dorsey

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I am a full time real estate broker. Real estate is my passion and I love what I do! I also love the Crystal River waterways and you can usually find me there when I'm not working!

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful home that was recently remodeled on a canal leading to the Crystal River. It is in great shape and very accommodating for guests. Open layout, no carpeting, foosball table for the kids to play. It is in walking distance to the supermarket and restaurants. Close to all that Crystal River has to offer.

What makes this property unique

This property is on a canal that is shared with the Plantation Inn. They have a boat ramp and you can launch your boat at and be at the home in minutes.

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