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Sea Cow Retreat - Near Springs + Porch, Covered Deck & Fire Pit

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Peace settles in with the night — your cozy haven under the stars.
Unwind under the twinkle lights — your private porch retreat awaits.
Your nature escape starts here. Cozy, private, and surrounded by peace.
Natural light, cozy seating, and total relaxation.
Fire pit area (shared with tiny home guests). Ready for family time and s'mores

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Sea Cow Retreat - Near Springs + Porch, Covered Deck & Fire Pit

Escape to Florida’s Nature Coast at this colorful 1-bedroom retreat!
Perfect for couples, friends, or solo travelers—and yes, your pup is welcome too! Just 10 minutes from the famous Three Sisters Springs, ideal for kayaking, manatee sightings, and scalloping.

Unwind on the covered deck, roast marshmallows by the fire pit, or start your day with coffee on the front porch. Inside, enjoy a full kitchen, comfy living room, Roku TV, WiFi, and space to relax after your adventures. Clean, unique, and close to everything Crystal River has to offer—it’s the perfect home base to explore or recharge.

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About the area

Crystal River

Crystal River is home to this holiday home. Bowlero Crystal River and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Crystal River - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 24 min drive - 24.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Copp Winery & Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Los Magueyes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, very clean, roomy and quiet…stocked very well with whatever we needed! Loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay in Crystal River, we will 100% be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in/out was a breeze. Great follow up from hosts. Dog friendly. Home exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the host sent me welcoming text and answered my questions promptly. The amenities were in excellent condition. The furniture and bed were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful, clean home! The home was very accommodating with all the essentials you would expect and then some! Great location close to restaurants and outdoor attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Sea Cow Retreat is a very well appointed, clean, comfortable and adorable home. We especially loved the back porch and the fire pit! Our pup loved the large yard to play in. The photos of the home represent what you find! Joseph, our host, was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was wonderful.My frustration was finding the code to the door in the message the owner’s sent. Not the owner’s fault but the VRBO site was terrible and it took me quite a while to get find the messages. VRBO app could be easier to use
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for my daughter and I. We have dogs and this place was perfect for them. We didn’t bring them this time, but absolutely would on the next one. Cute decor, so clean and cozy. Little details all over house. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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