Title: Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76502805&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 ## Photo gallery for Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 ![Property grounds - Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76502900/76502805/e711ee53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76502900/76502805/07f78045.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76502900/76502805/53a76113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76502900/76502805/b321bf53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 (Crystal River)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76502900/76502805/11da8b33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into Crystal River's tranquil atmosphere at this waterfront property. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a spacious living area, enjoy great views of the inlet in Kings Bay while being close to town and attractions. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 Summary: You have come across a gem! This CRYSTAL RIVER water front property sits right on the water of an inlet in Kings Bay. There are 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, along with a living room, kitchen, dining area, and great views! Step out of the back door to the manatee capitol of the world! The Space: Bedroom 1 Queen bed Bedroom 2 King bed Bedroom 3 Queen bed Bedroom 4 (Lower level and currently unavailable) 2 Queen beds Bedroom 5 King bed Guest Access: \*\*\*Important Update Regarding This Property: Due to recent hurricane damage, the basement level of this property is temporarily unavailable. This means the two queen beds, and the kitchenette typically located downstairs cannot be accessed. To account for these adjustments, we’ve discounted the rates to ensure you still receive great value during your stay. If you have any questions or concerns about these temporary changes, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to provide additional information and do our best to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to hosting you!\*\*\* Interaction with Guests: Crystal River is a coastal city in western Florida. Kings Bay, which is fed by springs, is home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, sheltering manatees year-round. There are many manatee snorkeling tours! Boardwalks at Three Sisters Springs Wildlife Refuge offer views of the marine mammal and the natural springs where you can do a clear kayaking tour of the area. Northwest is Crystal River Archaeological State Park, with remains of an early Native American settlement. House Rules & Helpful Info Guest Headcount & Fair Pricing To ensure accurate preparation and fair pricing, we charge a small per-person fee. Exterior cameras are in place for safety and to help confirm guest count. Please provide an accurate total for overnight guests and daytime visitors so we can plan accordingly and maintain a great experience for everyone. Pet Policy Up to 2 dogs are allowed with a fee: $50 for 1 dog $100 for 2 dogs Fees are collected post-booking during our digital check-in process. Please note: Pet damages are not covered by the pet fee. Smoking & Substance Policy This is a smoke-free home: No smoking or vaping No recreational drug use Violations may result in loss of deposit and additional cleaning fees. Neighborhood Quiet Hours City regulations require quiet hours beginning at 10:00 PM. Please be mindful of noise levels outdoors and in common areas during this time to ensure a peaceful environment for our neighbors. Contactless Check-In & Host Access We offer a seamless arrival with our smart lock system. If you need anything during your stay, we’re just a message or text away. Digital Guestbook & Add-Ons We provide a digital guestbook with essential details about your stay, house information, local recommendations, and checkout instructions. You can also request early check-in or late check-out (subject to availability and a small fee) through the guestbook. Security Deposit & Damage Waiver Some booking channels require a fully refundable $250 security deposit. If applicable, you’ll receive instructions after booking. The deposit is returned promptly after checkout, provided there is no damage or policy violation. You may also choose to purchase a damage waiver and/or deposit for additional peace of mind. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6270000/6260900/6260879/w3839h2376x0y0-3aa9d4f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn Crystal River, FL Crystal River - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews £209 includes taxes & fees 2 Apr - 3 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=6260879&PinnedHotelID=6260879&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29340000/29336200/29336114/feeaac3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retreat at Crystal Manatee Springs at Kings Bay - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 395 reviews £165 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=29336114&PinnedHotelID=29336114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pets allowed | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122960000/122953500/122953462/e35883e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Drift & Dream Getaway Pet-Friendly Crystal River - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly £309 includes taxes & fees 17 Mar - 18 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=122953462&PinnedHotelID=122953462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31360000/31359000/31358999/7dfe53f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Ruyper - Executive - 4 Bedroom Inverness - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=31358999&PinnedHotelID=31358999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68097000/68096937/8fea42a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seascape - WHOLE HOUSE 360 water views, pool, gulf Hernando Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 9.8 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=68096937&PinnedHotelID=68096937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91136000/91136000/08658b7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront retreat with boat dock & private ramp right off the river Homosassa - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=91136000&PinnedHotelID=91136000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69820000/69811200/69811138/aa35d708.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stilted home on private peninsula. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 are allowed on site 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 and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 6741efdb54ac9e0011fab8a4 ## About the area 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 some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. [Visit our Crystal River travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River.dx6085423) [View more Holiday homes in Crystal River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6085423-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C28.87696%2C-82.59882&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LkEvJzTuv95WDvP-gmD7z_v3j-E=) Crystal River, FL ### What's nearby - ![Mermaid? ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55130/70aa4f82-8a90-4bec-92a6-df31ef317ef7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal River Preserve State Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![ Four Florida Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) swimming in the water at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, USA, a winter gathering site for manatees. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653966/1f7624c3-3efc-4937-8423-7451ada5c86e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976375781/7ed6d22c-0b98-42ac-bd1a-43a638023979.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Three Sisters Springs 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![United States, Florida, Citrus County, Crystal River, Fisherman at sunset at Fort Island Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653956/8f88a314-5705-484d-8f7c-6e2479e33d31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Island Gulf Beach 15 min drive \- 10.1 miles - Plantation Inn and Golf Resort 1 min drive \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) 92 min drive ### Restaurants - Bayside Kraft Kitchen 7 min drive - RaceTrac 5 min drive - Cody's Original Roadhouse 6 min drive - Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe 6 min drive - Wendy's 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3? ### What time is check-in at Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3? ### What time is check-out at Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3? ### Where is Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kings Bay Inlet front house with 4 bedrooms and 3 Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 3 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen J. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So Many Manatees! So many manatees out back that a tour group with 2 boats was here yesterday! We helped them spot manatees from the huge dock. The hoise and dock were great! ##### Colleen J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### steven s. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Our first stay in Crystal River We had to leave a day early, we had to evacuate because of the storm , other then that everything was good. ##### steven s. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Big Sean L. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Renter beware! We walked into the house and the smell of marijuana was overwhelming I reached out to the host and she told me it was the ocean air! Not the case the neighbors told us that the previous renters had the police called on them and they to could smell it. The house was not well-maintained. There was large amounts of dog hair on all the furniture, I would not allow my children to sit on the couch it was so gross. We had to wash the sheets downstairs before we were able to sleep on them, we had to go out to purchase pots pans and other kitchen necessities for cooking because the limited supplies were disgusting and weren’t in a safe condition to use. The downstairs cold water was turned off and we only realized that when my 9 year old son burned his hands when we went to wash them. The air vents and returns were full of dust and mold. On a positive note the neighborhood was great and we were able to keep our boat behind the house. It is VERY shallow so you must navigate carefully because of the large rocks. ##### Big Sean L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### jessica s. 25 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Great location, could use some TLC We had an enjoyable stay in Crystal River, but would only choose to stay at the house again at a lower price point or with some TLC. The location is great, right on the lagoon and a short paddle to the bay. We saw manatees not far from the house in the bay. The beds were comfortable. Plenty of room for our two families of 4\. The photos on the listing were taking by a very talented photographer at great angles. Not pictured is the hole in the deck covered by heavy plastic plywood. Still only a tiny coffee maker for a large house and not nearly enough cups. The game room is a joke - non functioning or missing parts to all but the ping pong table. Pictionary game was so old that the timer sand had solidified. Canoe collecting water and rotting away in the yard. Had the feel of a state of the art house in the 90s without much updating since then. I have concerns about the authenticity of the owners - they claim to stay in all of their houses with their family to ensure adequate comfort. If that’s true they haven’t been there for awhile! Dock was okay - not nearly as nice as pictures but I did allow my kids to go on it (with supervision). Missing one board on the bottom, missing one safety fence rail on the top, another piece of plywood covering some unsafe pieces. Was covered in bird poop the first day, rain luckily washed that away. No safe seating (breaking plastic chair). We did lose power due to a storm, host was responsive but unaware until I messaged. ##### jessica s. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna K. 11 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crystal River Stay My family and I had a great stay in Crystal River!! The location of this place was perfect and the springs here are incredibly beautiful! ##### Jenna K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lilli G. 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy The house was nice with a pretty view, but read closely though they said bottom level isn’t available the pictures and bedroom numbers are still off so it’s misleading. I also think because of the hurricane damage there is some black mold. It’s in a nice location but the water infront of the house is super super shallow so definitely not boat navigatable ##### Lilli G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas B. 1 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Loved the property! It never gets old watching manatees from the dock! ##### Thomas B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara G. 26 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional We had blast and we are already making plans to come back to this exact house we had a wonderful time. ##### Sara G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Margaret T. 2 Sept 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### DO NOT RENT THIS HOME!!! THE HEALTH DEPT SHOULD BE INVOLVED This home is not in rental condition let alone normal home stay. There is animal urine and feces stains all over the carpets with a smell that is unbearable. We did not last three hours in this home and I am demanding a refund. Not only is this Home unlivable upstairs, but the description mentions only missing the beds and kitchenette downstairs and come to find out the downstairs is gutted with no clue if mold remediation has been done. There was debris, left all over the yard, including a knife, nails screws, wires pieces of metal and this home should not be rented in any way shape or form. ##### Margaret T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### tracy d. 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hiccup Had a little hiccups but the host was on it. ##### tracy d. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patsy H. 21 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Springbreak The house was lovely. Could not use any of the exercise equipment. The lights downstairs were very hard to find to cut on. The house was cold and was not sure how to turn heat up. No blankets for the beds. The big deck on the water was so beautiful, but very shaky. The coffee pot was way to tiny for even 2 guest. The trash was piled up way high out front. I would stay here again in the summer. Thank you. ##### Patsy H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Harlan H. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not worth the price When you pay significant amount a night for a place you expect the pictures to accurately represent the house. This was not the case. PICTURES DO NOT REPRESENT THE HOUSE. Location was perfect but the house had wood rot all over the deck, rusted nails sticking out, sliding glass doors didn’t close all the way, chemicals within child reach, no working grill, hardly any kitchen utensils, non working kitchen light, everything in game room was in terrible shape, main refrigerator broke, entire top deck of dock was about to fall through, 1 of the 4 ceiling fans had a remote, junk laying all throughout the house. This is a rental that has been used and abused- not up kept. ##### Harlan H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### David R. 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Inaccurate location If you are looking for a place to keep your boat at the dock look elsewhere the rental map indicated the property was on the main area of Crystal River with a deep water approach. The actual location was a back water location accessible only by small Jon boats not bay boats. The water way was very tight and shallow and the dock was unusable even for casting from the dock . Both the outdoor deck and dock need replacing as the wood is rotting and unsafe. The house was fine except for the lack of hot water in the downstairs shower and the light ballasts need replacing in the kitchen and one of the upstairs bathroom. The AC worked very well. You have to download an app to get the access code and it has to have access to your-contacts photos and location in order to work. I am not a fan of this aspect. ##### David R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Barbara S. 24 Sept 2023 Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Not up to expectations Even though a hurricane had come through, I did not know the damage it had caused. I was told it was OK to come. Most of what was wrong had nothing to do with the storm. When we arrived, the air was not working. To their credit, someone was there to work on it promptly. However, it took about 4 hours for the house to cool down. The floor in the downstairs bedroom was wet. I dried it with towels. The downstairs toilet did not work until Monday night. The downstairs shower never did get hot. There were several rotten boards with holes in them on the upstairs deck. The remotes for the ceiling fans did not work. These are just some of the problems we faced. We left a day early. I sent the owners a message just like this the day we returned home. I have not heard from them. I do not recommend this property until the problems are fixed. This is the first negative review I have ever left. ##### Barbara S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Calvin D. 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Very nice location, and good location for boaters Beautiful location, and a good house overall. I would stay here again. Pros: - Location is amazing. Manatees came through the cove behind the house every day when the tide was up. - Water is beautiful and stays perfectly cool throughout the day - Kitchen was well stocked with cookware, utensils, etc. - Beds were very comfortable - Dock was great, and I was able to access it with my boat at both high and low tides. Use extreme caution at low tide, as the cove is full of lime stone rocks that can easily damage a hull / propeller. I would suggest swimming or poling the boat into the slip at low tide. Cons: - Propane tank for the grill was nowhere to be found, so we had to change our cooking plans. Bring your own, or talk to the host ahead of time. - One of the bedrooms is accessed through a sliding glass door (with no curtain), and therefore has zero privacy. More like an observation chamber for someone on suicide watch than a bedroom. Very strange choice... Would recommend a curtain between the dining room and bedroom. - The game room could use some love! New pool cues, ping pong balls and paddles at a minimum. Everything was there, but was beaten up badly and very hard to use. The foosball table is in disrepair, and is essentially unusable. - The steps leading into the water behind the house are extremely slippery, and there is no handrail - USE CAUTION when going in and out of the water! - Lighting in the house is incredibly harsh and unpleasant. They use bright, blue tinged LEDs throughout... This is partly a matter of taste, but I don't think anyone would describe it as cozy. Again, good overall, and I would book this place again. Addressing the aforementioned 'cons' would make this place truly unbeatable. ##### Calvin D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry H. 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Great location to snorkel with .manatees and within a short drive to restaurants, grocery stores, dive shops, ad a 2 hour drive to Orlando. There were 3-10 manatees behind the house on a daily basis. The stairs leading to the water are EXTREMELY slippery so be careful... I flell down them and got cut up. Glad u It was me and not my wife and kids. The bedroom off the dining room could use some blinds; there is no privacy in that room at all. There was trash in garage that was oozing on the floor and making house smell. We cleaned the garage floor and took it out, so we wouldn't get blamed for it. Trash was piled up, because the trash truck kept skipping the house; even though we pulled trash to the curb. Overall great house and amenities that made fantastic summer memories for my 3 kids. We would book again. ##### Jerry H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Regina P. 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great location to see manatees but beware before you book. Upon arrival the neighborhood was beautiful but the two trash cans and two recycle cans were overflowing with stinky trash. The steps porch steps were rotten(some). The access door code worked once. Upon returning from dinner/groceries a couple hours later code no longer worked. This was about 10pm. I messaged the owners/manger and chat option with no reply for 12 hours. Luckily we found a sliding glass door off game room unlocked. Was told the next day when I was finally contacted the emergency # usually works but they were on a plane. The a/c in the game room didn’t work. This room was very hot being it’s surrounded by glass sliders and the sun rises on that side of the house. The manager was extremely rude saying it wasn’t that hot. (It was 92 that day) my elderly mother with bad knees was staying in the downstairs room that has a kitchenette and the plan was we’d hangout down in the game room mostly so she ne Ed had to climb the stairs. With the a/c inop this made it pretty uncomfortable. Was told it had been out but they hadn’t been able to replace or repair it.(window unit) i asked why I was t informed before renting but no good answer. I was again made to feel like it was somehow my fault. Manger/owner said “ why did you book a two story house then” umm because it had even downstairs needed for someone disabled…. Very rude. Also argued that the door code was accurate and implied I didn’t know how to use it even though I obviously used it to get in initially. Was given another code but it too didn’t work. After 4 codes, it finally worked. The double decker deck, yes the beautiful one in the pictures, is unsafe, rotten, some individual steps half gone due to rot aNd the structure sways ALOT! . Owners tried to say a deck specialist cleared it but I don’t know how with the amount of rot. Deck boards off main house were sticking up on corners creating a tripping hazard. Random 2x4’s leaned up against the wall in the game room. Had to move them so my nieces wouldn’t get hit if they fell. One of the bedrooms (with sliders to dining room) should have curtains otherwise there’s no privacy. The lights in the master bathroom weren’t working but maintenance came and repaired them along with removing the garage pileup at road. Mouse traps in the upper kitchen cabinets. Found a couple cans of soda under one of the beds. Beds were comfortable and the house was decorated in a trendy way. Carpet was brand new. Had a great time but no thanks to owners. ##### Regina P. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne K. 12 Jun 2025 ##### Suzanne K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ---