The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay - Citrus County

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View of lanai and canal from the boat house

Welcome book with lots of good info. Please sign the guest book!

Room for 8ppl in kayaks. 3 tandem, 2 single.

5 bicycles, equipment for water sports and safety gear for both.

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Crystal River, FL

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort20 min walk
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge5 min drive
Three Sisters Springs7 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay

Welcome to the Otter House! Our house is suitable for large families and sleeps 8 people in 6 beds! If that isn't your style the house is still great for couples and smaller groups that like the quiet atmosphere and sounds of nature! We have very few neighbors and are surrounded by undeveloped preserves on two sides. This four bedroom house comes with all house basics to keep you comfortable during your stay plus a few extras we enjoy and hope you do too. We have included a washer, dryer, cable TV, wireless internet and even a grill for your convenience. There are kayaks in the garage for your enjoyment, enough for the whole family (up to 8) to enjoy!

There is a boat house available as well that is suitable for small skiffs and pontoon boats to dock. The tide goes in and out regularly so we recommend shallow hulled boats less than 21 ft. If that doesn't work there is plenty of boat parking in the driveway and a ramp less than 5 minutes away!

We are just outside of town, but a bike path leads right to the heart of Crystal River or ten miles out to the public beach at the end of Fort Island Trail. If you are visiting to see manatees the main springs are a 20 minute kayak from the house, and sometimes they come up the canal to say hello!

During your stay make sure to keep a lookout the back lanai for wildlife! We named the house after a family of playful otters that live up the stream. Manatees, large fish and even dolphins have been up the canal, and there are always egrets, herons, ospreys and owls!

Property manager

Kevin and Emily

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Relax to an amazing sunset over the lagoon from the large screened in lanai

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parking on the street, keep to the footprint of the driveway please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort 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 Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 20 min walk
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
Hunter Spring Park - 7 min drive
Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

Cody's Original Roadhouse - 5 min drive
Kelly's Half Shell Pub - 6 min drive
Cracker's Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
Sara's Diner - 5 min drive
Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and within 3 miles (5 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

29 Apr 2024

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

Great house

We loved the house, and owner was great when my phone went swimming before check in. Only warning is the canal does get very shallow at low tide, so plan your comings and goings!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

17 Apr 2024

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

Lovely vacation!

Beautiful home with use of kayaks and bicycles for the family. Location was perfect; within 15 minutes of everything that we needed. Cant wait to come back next year! May God bless the owners and everyone who walks in the door!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

7 Apr 2024

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

Exceeded expectations!

I had high expectations for the Otter House based on the photos and reviews -- and it did not meet them -- it exceeded them! The house is amazing: spacious, clean, well maintained, and with cute decor. We especially loved the screened-in patio area including a balcony off the master bedroom. The house is right on the canal, and we saw two manatees right in front of the house, as well as turtles, several species of birds, and lizards. The kayaks were a big selling point and we took full advantage, paddling down the canal and out into the bay. The owners are extremely communicative, friendly and helpful, answering questions promptly both before and during the visit. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. Our family had a wonderful time at the Otter House and we are already talking about coming back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

31 Dec 2023

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

Manatee Christmas

We had a relaxing and fun-filled holiday gathering at the Otter House. Kevin and Emily were super responsive and when we had questions. The house sits on a quiet channel off of Kings Bay. It was lovely to wake with a cup of coffee sitting in the screened room and watching the local birds hunt for breakfast. The kayaks were an awesome addition! We loved kayaking to Three Sisters to paddle amongst the manatee. We even rented a pontoon boat for a day to explore Kings Bay. The kitchen is well stocked for food preparations and local restaurants were enjoyed on days we didn't feel like cooking. We are already discussing a repeat visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mendy J.

10 Dec 2023

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

Perfect location

The property had fantastic amenties such as bijes and kayaks that were in good shape with plenty of paddles and life vests. Plenty of indoor and outdoor areas for your group to spread out. The location was within bike riding distance to the town of Crystal River and the springs, within a comfortable distance to all the prime kayaking locations, and across from a wildlife refuge! Also within a short driving distance to some places I recommend- Withlacochee Bay Trail for biking, Silver Springs and Rainbow river for kayaking, Homosassa or Ozello for airboat rides, and the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park for a great experience with wildlife including Lu the hippo

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023