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

Dock your boat at this Crystal River retreat after exploring local fun spots by kayak or paddleboard. Savor seafood cooked in a fully-equipped kitchen or on the outdoor grill.

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101786 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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).

Property manager

Donna Dorsey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,786 square feet

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The price is CA $285
CA $608 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $100 per pet (short stays) $250 per pet (monthly)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

About the area

Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 1 min walk
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min walk
  • Hunter Spring Park - 5 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬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 50 lbs 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?

Check-out 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 vacation 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 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Nice stay
Very nice—would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Awesome place!
Awesome host and home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Great stay in Crystal River
We had a great stay in a lovely home with plenty of space for everyone. Location was ideal for enjoying all that the area has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Nice location
Location is good for everything you want to do in and around the Crystal River area. We have stayed there before and would book it again.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Labor Day weekend
We got a boat from across the canal to go to springs for diving and exploring; the location is perfect. The kayaks at the house were fun for all of us, we went out to the bay many times. The house is well supplied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesa K.

Great for families
EVERYTHING we wanted and needed for a long weekend stay with my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanel G.

Great River Retreat
Had a beautiful stay with our family and friends on the river! Home is very spacious and has lots of extras. Host was extremely accommodating and very quick to respond. Would definitely recommend this home to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Comfortable
We have stayed here before and it was like coming home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B.

Great location and relaxing stay!
House was super clean, everything we needed was available and easy to find (towels etc)- Donna was responsive to every question and super quick to reply. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Great vacation in CR
The home is in a great location and well stocked. We highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Family hangout
This is a lovely home and the owner was very easy to connect with and friendly. The location was very convenient for us to kayak to see the manatees and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Fishing trip.
Nice home. Booking was easy and management was very accommodating. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S., Ponte Vedra, FL

Perfect spot in CR
The house was spotless, comfortable and inviting. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and there were several boat ramps just a few miles from the house. We took our pontoon with no problems. The host was easy to communicate with. We loved our stay in Crystal River!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Manatee house!
The house was wonderrfully clean and well set up for our whole family. Great kitchen amenities. Kayaks were really a key addition.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Calming experience
We had our Son here from North Carolina for the week, perfect Fathers Day gift! We could not have asked for a better time. The home was very clean and roomy. AC kept us very comfortable in the heat outside. The docking for our boat was smooth and dock's in great shape. Ramp just 3-4 houses down made everything so easy. We WILL definatly be renting from Ms Donna again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Beautiful oasis
We came to visit the manatees and this place was perfect! The boat ramp is just across the water and the boat dock is perfect for bringing your own watercraft. Three Sister’s Springs is a short boat ride away. We enjoyed the kayaks also. The house was clean and spacious. The kids loved the gaming table most of all. We have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

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

Melinda U.

Wonderful getaway
My family of six teens and adults had a wonderful time during our stay. The house was in a great location, everything was exactly as described. We loved the foosball table and loves kayaking to the springs to see the manatees. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

Centrally located to manatees
Fantastic-centrally located to manatees. My husband & I discussed coming back and staying 2 extra days to do some kayaking, biking, or hiking. A 2 day stay was too short. The property comes with 5 or 6 kayaks and the canal is right there. Wonderful place to hang out with friends-lots of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

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

10/10 Excellent

skip g.

Spacious comfortable place with many amenities
We enjoyed staying here plenty of room for 7 grown adults and 2 children. We defiantly would come back here again. The access to the gulf through the river was very nice this time of year we had no problems getting in or out.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

Our stay
Home was clean, pictures were an accurate representation of the house. Owner was great to deal with. Overall experience was good and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patielly L., Palm bay- FL

Great Location, super Clean
The property is in a great location, 5-10 min from everywhere we needed to go. There’s an awesome breakfast restaurant right on the corner (walk distance). The property has a nice backyard with Kayaks, firepit, grill and an awesome view! It was super clean including towels and sheets and a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need. A very large Parking space was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023