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Reviews of Million dollar house on main river w/ million dollar view! Pool, Dock, Kayaks.


Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kelly f., Gainesville Fla

Perfect location
This house offered plenty of room to bring a few friends . The location was great , and the windows in the back offer a beautiful view . Docking your boat was very easy , just need to make sure you bring plenty of bumpers . If I had to complain about one thing , it would be there were very few pool towels for a house this size . We enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an awesome place!
Incredible house on the water! Beautiful sunrises! Lovely palm trees on the opposite banks of the river! Dolphins playing in the morning. And the owner is very communicative. Love this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed our home. Those views can't be beat.

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C., Dothan

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary with Familya
Wish we had planned for longer stay but it was perfect for our group of 13. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and Great location
We greatly enjoyed our stay: wonderful sunrises, beautiful views of the river, and fishing from the backyard. Also, the bunkroom in the lower level of the house made for a great sleeping arrangment for my close friends as we entertained coworkers. Also, the living room makes for a great place to spend time with guests. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family/friends fishing and scalloping trip
Quickly getaway with friends and family to go fishing and scalloping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for the great review! Glad you enjoyed your trip.

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for 4 couples
Scalloping, kayaking and just relaxing in and out of pool. A gas grill would be a great addition. The master bath sink drips.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for the review. We'll get that sink fixed asap.

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Wonderful property that is fully equipped as advertised. Communion with the property manager was quick and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great times!
Great host and location for our friends' annual scalloping trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
When we arrived the door to the lanai from the master bedroom was wide open and the house was quite warm as a result. The garage was messy and the yard was overgrown. The landscaper came while we were there enjoying the pool and outside area so that was a bit of a disturbance. The dishwasher was loaded when we arrived and there were towels in the dryer. Overall, we enjoyed the property especially the view and downstairs was perfect for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scallop Trip
Our group of family and friends had an amazing scallop vacation. The house was located perfectly on Crystal River and it was easy to get out to the scalloping grounds as well as the springs. Can't wait to do it again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip of a lifetime
We had an amazing time here and the property was phenomenal. We saw manatees everyday and the property had all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jon M.

Great Location!
This home boasts stunning views and a prime location just off the main channel. Our kids had a blast kayaking and fishing right from the dock. The owner was prompt in their response and graciously accommodated our request for an early check-in. Areas for improvement: Additional silverware is needed as the kitchen currently has some plastic utensils. The master bedroom would benefit from the addition of curtains. The couch and chairs in the main living room show signs of wear and stains, and they would greatly benefit from an update. The back porch screen door is torn, and the entire area could use a thorough pressure wash. While the home could benefit from some updates, it’s still nice. . We would definitely consider staying here again due to its excellent location, stunning views and suitability for families with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
“Not too far from home” summer vacation.
We brought our three generation, 14 member family to this home for our one week summer family vacation together. It was spacious, scenic, located in a wonderful neighborhood, and equipped with everything you might need including; two boat docks, several kayaks, a pool, a yard swing, and plenty of river wall edge for fishing. The huge kitchen dining table, which sat all of us simultaneously, was the focal point of all of our activities and the location of most of our family pictures. To top off the overall experience, the house manager and house owner both responded to my plea for assistance with retrieving some forgotten belongings. This was done with kindness and promptness. We’ll be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house in a great area
We went for a 4 day family trip with multiple generations and loved it. The house is huge and the ground floor living area allows for everyone to have their own space. Views are incredible! We rent places on the coast monthly and this one is top notch. It seems like most of the minor complaints from other reviews have been addressed. We didn't come across anything missing that we would have wanted or needed, and the couple of really negative reviews seem off base. There is ample parking (we had 4 vehicles and a boat trailer and had extra room). Communication was prompt, and while we didn't have any issues during our stay Ginger responded to my one suggestion ASAP. We're looking forward to going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great review.

8/10 Good

KATHRYN T., Mount Dora

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our family reunion.
The property was/is great! There were several issues that needed to be addressed. The master bedroom had two lamps, neither of them worked. We're readers, so that was a problem. We called the property manager, no action was taken though. The fire pit/place was full of burnt up beer cans and other stuff. I had to clean it up myself. Then it was great! The nice FireStone flat iron grill was completely covered in rust (gross) but after I cleaned it, it worked fine. There were three propane tanks for the grill, two were empty and the third had just enough gas for us to grill one time. Again, we told the property manager the first night (of 3 nights), to no avail. Overall, we had a great time. Mostly because we weren't going to let some of those 'let downs' cloudy up the skys. I think the property manager needs a checklist or inventory sheet or something. That part was very unprofessional. Sad how easy that is to fix. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Kathryn, thank you for taking the time to review your trip and our home. The first time I heard from you was when you were checking out and unfortunately by that time, there was nothing I could do about those very easy fixes. We leave multiple phone numbers on VrBO and in the welcome book at the home. We encourage guests to contact us with any issues or disappointments so that we can remedy them as soon as possible. We would have taken care of the list you provided at the time you checked out and did remedy them for the guest checking in after you. Thank you again for letting us know, I only wish you had done it at the beginning of your trip when you noticed it and not as you were leaving the property. Thanks again for the feedback so we can keep improving the experience for guests as we share our family's vacation home.

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large groups
This house was perfect for our large group of teens and parents. The large dining room table provided enough room for all of us to gather in the evenings and eat and play cards. There are a few minor suggestions to enhance the stay: more blankets and towels, and a couple more basic kitchen cooking pans (like 9x13 dish), but other than that the house is situated on a beautiful lot and provides space and many of the amenities needed for a large group gathering. We had a lot of fun learning about the Crystal River area and swimming with manatees and visiting Homosassa Springs State Park and 3 Sisters Springs and kayaking with Nature Eco tours- highly recommend those activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Jonelle, thank you very much for reviewing your experience and making suggestions on how we can improve. We have taken your suggestions and hope future guests find them helpful.

2/10 Terrible

Lora B., Lexington

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pick another property, zero efforts of upkeep
Sadly this home and view have zero support as it pertains to upkeep and maintenance. Safety obviously not important to owners as the dock has boards MISSING or loose. Main stairway handrail post very deteriorated offering no safety or protection. More light bulbs missing or not working than do. Not 1 bath fan works. No lights at all in laundry room! Exterior second level porch light not working. Screen porch screening torn and flapping in the wind. Pool not clean. Debris from previous visitors remaining. We have been renting multiple vacation homes several times per year for 20 plus years, this house was in the worst conditions we have ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate the feedback on how to improve future guest’s experience. We provide multiple phone numbers so you can reach us, as well as through the vrbo app. We sadly did not hear from you once regarding your disappointments during or after your stay. I wish you would have contacted us as we would have addressed all of your concerns and certainly would have changed out lightbulbs immediately. We immediately checked the dock as your review claims there are missing boards and there was not a single board missing so that was not true. Problems can’t be remedied if they aren’t known, so again thank you for bringing these things to our attention, only wish you would’ve done it sooner to improve your own experience.

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location
Perfect for a large group with kids with easy access to Crystal River.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Enjoyed the morning sunrises, pool, and fire pit. Our 19 year old son and his friends enjoyed the downstairs, while we were able to enjoy the upstairs. Cooked a lot on the Blackstone grill. Really recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great review. This is my favorite of all our homes and the one my family vacations at. Come visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O., Port Charlotte, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Scallop Retreat
It was a beautiful 2 story house overlooking King’s Bay. The house appeared as it had been described in the listing. Tastefully decorated in a nautical theme with plenty of furnishings in each room. We stayed in the master which had access to the upstairs porch overlooking the water and a huge master bathroom. The kitchen was on the upper level and stocked with plenty of pots, pans, plates, and utensils. Also on the upper level was 2 other bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry and a huge table and eating space overlooking the water. The downstairs had a kitchenette type space with 2nd refrigerator, a dining table, large sectional sofa, tv, separate bunk room and a bathroom. All tastefully decorated and was able to comfortably sleep 5 people (there was still room for additional people). The pool was kept clean as well as the deck and attached screen room. We brought 2 boats with us, one a 24ft Carolina Skiff and a 22ft Pathfinder. We were able to fit both on opposite sides of the dock. I would recommend bringing extra ropes and buoys to tie boats down safely as it is in a high boat traffic area. We threw an anchor out off the bow of the boat after we backed in…..had no problems. Overall we had a fantastic stay! Plenty of great boating/scalloping, shopping and eating as the area also has numerous restaurants and bars. Thanks for a great time! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cruising Crystal River
GATHERING 16 family members for our yearly reunion was EASY. The hard part was finding a place that we could call home for a week. 2436 N. Watersedge Dr WAS PERFECT! PERFECT bedrooms, PERFECT gathering table for meals, especially our Blue Crab boil, easy sitting areas to relax, read or hold a granchild or two, PERFECT pool to frolick and play watergames, lots of wide open space to fly kites, a nice DOCK for our fishing 🚢 boat to go scalloping, and deep sea 🐟 🎣 . I could go on and on. Truly enjoyed our stay. Thanks Ginger
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scalloping Trip
The house is in a great location and we loved being able to use the dock for our boat. Plenty of room for everyone and the kitchen has a large table that can accommodate 12+ people. However, there are not enough bath towels in the house and no pool towels at all. The range temperature readout is broken. The outside hose is full of holes. Many lightbulbs were out and need to be replaced. The master bedroom has NO blinds or curtains that cover the doors that lead outside so by 7:00am it is full daylight in the room. Outside by the pool area needs to be cleaned up as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review and appreciate the feedback. These issues have been addressed. This house hadn't had a free day since the beginning of June so it was difficult to get in and make these minor repairs. Thanks for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

John W., Altamonte Springs, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Large family Gathering
The property was in a great location. It was clean and had all of the essentials. One concern regarding boating, as most people probably come for fishing or scalloping is that you are in the main channel with many boats/ wakes and no way to prevent your docked boat from getting pummeled. The use of a boat lift would have been ideal or use of the mooring whips. Everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks for the great review! We understand your concern about the boat. Unfortunately, for insurance and liability purposes, we cannot allow guests to use the lift. Plus, each lift is different for different boats so it wouldn't be feasible. We haven't had any issues when guests use extra bumpers or make sure their boat is good and secured. Thanks again for staying with us and glad you enjoyed our home!

8/10 Good

Ester K., Nokomis, FL

Family Friendly
Hopefully this is helpful for those planning their visit to the house.- Pros: The house was set up great for large families. Lots of space inside and out. Between the pool, lawn games, board games, and kayaks there was lots to do. Great views and a short boat ride to 3 sisters springs. The kitchen is equipped with just about everything you need. Cons: Although the kitchen has everything you need, for a “million dollar” listing the stove screen is broken, a missing lid to the blender that smells like melting plastic when you use it, cob webs throughout the kitchen ceilings and just about the cheapest microwave they sell at Walmart. If you like full size bath towels plan to bring some. For boaters- the description says up to two boats fit- only one fits safely. The house is located in a 25mph zone which causes any boat docked to swing back and forth- we had to go out and buy more dock ropes to tie the boat up so it wouldn’t hit the pilings. We are seasoned boaters and did not feel comfortable with the docking situation. Finally, this million dollar listing also comes with rodents. Yes, we found rats out on the back porch by the pool and near the driveway. This house has great bones and such amazing potential, unfortunately it seems that it hasn’t been kept up as well as it should.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Ester, thank you for your review. We are sorry some of the high end kitchen amenities you are used to were not available. Please remember this is a Rental Property. There is a lot of wear and tear on especially the kitchen items and it would be virtually impossible to replace everything as often as we have to if we had extremely high end accessories. There are no rats at the house, but upon inspection of our pest control (and our personal experience over the 5 years of owning this house) you may have seen a field mouse from the field next door. Please remember that Crystal River is a quite area surrounded by nature and not a big city. We do have bugs and animals living in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Saint Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location great house
This was a great location and great house for a large group. Huge kitchen table to feed everyone. We swam in the river and in the pool. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

margaret d.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house
the house and location are great for a large get together. the other reviews are correct that you will need to bring things like serving bowls, platters and beach towels but otherwise everything is there. we enjoyed our time there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
The location of this house was amazing! The homeowner was very nice and easy to contact. Check in and check out was a breeze. We loved kayaking and watching manatees right from the dock!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great review! It's got one of the best views on the river.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Great location
The house was large and spacious. Seen manatees and dolphins from the back yard. Beautiful sun rise. I thought the shower was not working and Ginger sent someone to fix right away, it was user error did not know how to turn it on. Opps. Was short on towels, dish towels and washcloths. Ginger responded right away to questions and concerns and was correcting them right away. Packages arrived with items needed. The dock could use some repair but Im sure that is on their list to update. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

AlanandTammy H., Merry Hill/Windsor, NC

Crystal Shores
Great view of Crystal River. We had great luck fishing for trout and snook. Nice trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Talia W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Pros: location is great, beautiful view, large home for multiple families to each have their own space. Cons: no beach towels provided, minimal bath towels provided kitchen equipment is minimal. A toaster or blender is not provided. There are no serving platters, mixing bowls, or bowls big enough for serving salads. Not one hanger in the home. There is not a mattress pad or pillow covers on master mattress. Pillows and bed topper are dirty with stains when sheets were removed at check out. Bath and kitchen mats needs to be replaced. Dock has missing and loose boards. No firewood is provided. Outdoor screened in porch has no furniture, black stone was filthy, grease drain was full. Pretreated pressured wood was left in a pile on cement slab for a fire. Bunk room is not decorated and mattresses were uncomfortable. minimal lamps mostly only overhead lighting throughout house. Wall art was on the floor downstairs assuming they haven’t gotten around to hanging them up. This house would be an amazing rental with some investment of adding the above to ensure guests feel they have what they need to have a stress free stay. A starter pack for the bonfire, shampoo, conditioner and body wash in bathrooms (small shampoo and bar of soap is provided). Simple touches that make the home feel warm and inviting. Would not stay at this location again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
We thank you for your many suggestions during your stay. We will certainly improve the things we can improve. We have already ordered a new grill at your recommendation. If you read our information packet, we tell you that we do not provide beach towels as they constantly go missing or quickly become unusable. We also do not provide firewood. We provide all the basic kitchen supplies you need to make basic meals but unfortunately do as this is a rental, do no provide all the luxury kitchen items you're accustomed to at home. Please remember that this is a 5k square foot home for multiple families and not a big city hotel with dozens of staff members.

8/10 Good

ELI JAY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and lots of space
Nothing fancy but a perfect get away house with all necessary utilities 5 star
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Time
The house is in the perfect location to enjoy beautiful Crystal River. Lots of upgrades. Extremely comfortable for large families.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was amazing. The location was great. Sitting on the water and having a fire was the perfect ending to long days golfing.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great review!

6/10 Okay

Andres C.

Buena casa, pero le falta algunas cosas
La casa es gigante, muy buenos espacios, en términos de infraestructura excelente, le faltan accesorios para cocinar para 10 personas, en términos de limpieza deben mejorar en las toallas, los utensilios de cocina y la parrilla (tenía muchos pelos de perro, debido a que al parecer mantienen algún perro en la terraza de abajo y con el viento los pelos se pegan a la grasa de la parrilla, no use la parrilla pero la limpie a fondo)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the info. We provide all the basic kitchen supplies to cook basic meals. As a rental property, we aren't going to have the gourmet cooking supplies that you would have in your home. All the kitchen utensils are new and everything you need for your vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Brigette T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We chose this property as an after-Christmas vacation for the entire family. The house could not have been better! It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. There was plenty of room for us to spread out—adults upstairs, kids downstairs. The location was perfect! Right on the river, and close enough to town that anywhere you wanted to go was 10-15 minutes away. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you! We hope you enjoyed our new renovations to the kitchen and all the bathrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Mickey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, but work in progress
This is a very nice property. Convenience and location were great. There was still work being done to renovate, which is good, but we didn’t expect that. Some of the renovations were not complete when we got there, leading to a few adjustments. But overall, really nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks for the great review Mickey. We were finishing up the last of our renovations in a tight window inbetween guests. Of course, we have a few issues getting some parts, but renovations have been completely finished. We now have a brand new kitchen as well as all 3 bathrooms completely done. Thank you for your understanding.

10/10 Excellent

Adeana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Overall we had a great stay! I would recommend this house! We had several encounters with manatees out on the kayaks and just simply sitting outside watching the water. Amazing!!! I think it was overpriced but will be better as they finish updating. The updates they have done on the main floor are great! Will be nice for the bathrooms and other areas to be more modern. Beach towels would be great and some updated nicer regular bath towels. I’m sure the lighters for grill and firepit were just misplaced bc of installing new cabinets but a few of those would be handy! The new cabinets are nice! It was odd that there were several areas that had a bunch of black areas filled with dead bugs on ceilings. That would be an easy cleanup. We look forward to seeing the final updates and staying again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you so much. We didn't have time to renovate all the bathrooms. We've finished the remodel of the bathrooms and will be posting photos soon!

6/10 Okay

Briana G.

Good location, plenty of space. Outdoor space needs some deep cleaning.
Property was nice. Bedding and main spaces were clean. Kitchen drawers and spaces could use a deep cleaning. Some drawers had dirt and junk in them. Mattresses in bunk bed were not comfortable for kids you can feel the springs. Outside space needs some attention and deep cleaning. You spend a lot of money for a 4 day weekend, you expect the house and outdoor space to be top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you taking the time to give us feedback, Briana. We wanted to wait until the end of our busy season to schedule our deep clean so we didn’t have to cancel anyone’s trip. We appreciate when issues are brought to our attention so we can address them for current and future guests. We've finished the remodel of the bathrooms and will be posting photos soon! Hope you were still able to enjoy your vacation!

10/10 Excellent

nicole h.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of Summer Trip
The house was perfect for our group! Great location. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing a review of your trip, Nicole. So happy the house worked for your group and you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Marsha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with an amazing view
Our family had a great week at this house! Incredible views and the overall condition of the house was much better than expected after reading recent reviews prior to arrival. Two cabinet doors in the kitchen stay open just a couple of inches. Surely wasn't a big deal to us and seems to be more of a hinge issue because the overall condition and appearance of the cabinets is fine and they definitely don't look old or worn out. We're not the type to knit pick and sweat the small things especially when the rest is so amazing! Already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Since your stay we've completely remodeled the kitchen and all the bathrooms! Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at the house, Marsha. Happy to hear you enjoyed it and look forward to hosting you again!

8/10 Good

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness
View and Location
Great location for taking out the boat on the Crystal River
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks for the feedback, Don. Glad you enjoyed the house!

4/10 Poor

Jennimarie W., Gallatin, TN

Disliked: Cleanliness
Almost Right
The location of this property is excellent and enjoyable and we enjoyed the visiting the area. However, this is the first rental that we have had so many challenges: missing sheets and face cloths (they corrected this quickly), dirty and worn out furniture, not enough interior seating upstairs, dirty floor rugs in main room upstairs and all bathrooms, the master bathroom tub had a white substance covering most of the tub and the curtain rods around the tub are falling off the wall, the upper banister is not secured correctly to the floor (making that a notable hazard), only one small lamp in the main living area upstairs and none in the basement area making use of ceiling lights a must and awkward when watching the television, NUMEROUS electrical/light switches throughout the house that are unmarked and difficult to determine what they control, I unclogged the dryer vent at the exterior vent so that we could use the dryer (to which the property manager thanked me), one of the bunk beds didn't have the upper loft as shown in the photos and another bunk bed had a broken bottom bed (they came out the next morning to repair), one of the 5 upper deck chairs was torn and unsafe to use, there were only 6 coffee cups (all chipped) in the house for 15 people and the sign on the kitchen cabinet indicating that the cabinets are unsafe, there is a taped off wire in the middle of the kitchen floor where a small table was placed, the countertop area for meal prep was not adequate for a small group much less the group of our size, wiping off the long dining table discolored the washcloth so that I couldn't get it white again after washing multiple times. This property has a lot of potential to be a great rental if the owners would hire professionals to care for it and work on the house - there is obliviously no maintenance program at this rental - and it shows. They should also update the furnishings and have the entire property properly cleaned regularly. We annually gather as a family around the country renting large homes and are greatly disappointed in the quality of rental for the amount money we spent and wouldn't recommend it in its current condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Jennimarie, We are so sorry your stay wasn't perfect and we appreciate your attention to detail and the willingness to point out all these issues during your vacation. Please remember that this is a rental house that sleeps 18 people. If you are actively looking for issues like you were, then you will undoubtedly find things. Lamps get broken so we try to minimize their use, the white substance is a stain on the tile that can't be removed. We are sorry that you had trouble with the light switches. We have never had anyone have issues with this before. As discussed with you on your arrival, a guest the day before had broken a bunkbed and it did take us 24 hours to fix. All new bunkbeds have been ordered and are just delayed due to COVID just like the kitchen cabinets and the rest of the new outdoor furniture. Some of these items are on a 4 month backorder. There are 6 chairs, a couch and loveseat in the living room and enough for 14 at the dining room table which has never been an issue for guests before. There was no issue with the dryer but instead were things that you would have to look for to have issues with. We hope that you still enjoyed yourself in spite of focusing on these small issues in a rental house that sleeps 18 people.

10/10 Excellent

SAM M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot, We will be back
Wonderful spot. We enjoyed the river, the pool, the dock, the kayaks. We spent alot of our time outside in pool and in the river. We took our boat and jet skis and it was really fun.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Anna B., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place and beautiful view.
We all had a great time on Memorial Day Weekend at this property. The view of Crystal River is gorgeous and we really enjoyed being able to use the kayaks. It is a rental, so don't expect everything to be top notch, but overall the house and property are well maintained. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Round up the family and get away
Great house with fantastic views. Should have had more towels and the kitchen was not well equipped. The adirondack chairs around the pool and on the lawn were very uncomfortable and for the cost of the rental should have been 1st class.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Steve, thank you for the feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please remember our kitchen is designed for cooking basic meals and doesn't have all the amenities that your home would have. Our adirondeck chairs are the Amish recycled polyteak material. We haven't had any complaints and they are the only thing that will hold up to all the water and sun. We have ordered additional chairs but they are on back order due to covid. The material kind were having to be replaced every 3 months from the wear and tear.

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renewal of vows
Nice property but need major updating. Cabinet doors falling off hinges, refrigerator door handle broke, refrigerator freezes veggies, shower heads needs replacing, stair railings loose, closet doors off tracks, cabinet door won’t stay closed under sink, dryer took forever to dry clothes, dock needs repairs and fire pit needs replacing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Dale, thanks for the feedback. We are aware of the issues with the cabinets. They have been ordered, but due to COVID and supply issues, they won't be in for 10 weeks. Everything is operable and working fine and we have had very few complaints regarding this. Thanks for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Idelissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house.
We had one of the best experiences. My teen boys loved the pool, my husband loved fishing, he said he saw manatees and dolphins while fishing. The house was very spacious so we weren't on top of each other, it was really clean and my favorite thing was the relaxed view of the sunset and sunrise. I'd recommend this house to anybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect setting
Everyone in our group loved the place. Nice setting on a point lot, great views. House is comfortable with lots if sleeping options. Property manager responsive and made everything easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thank you for the review, Steven and taking care of our home. We love hearing you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!

6/10 Okay

Judy C.

We would rate the stay a B-
Pros: ample amount of space for a group of nine Plenty of hot water and good water pressure Phenomenal location and views Great pool Enjoyed the kayak and paddle boards Adequate plates and cutlery for our group Comfortable beds Cons: This house is dire need of repairs. Many cabinets in the kitchen are broken (they did come fix the one door that was hanging by 1 hinge but many other doors either won’t stay closed or won’t stay open). The deck chairs are broken. The screened in porch furniture is worn and stained. The sliding screen door to the upper deck is broken. The lower oven drawer is broken. The pantry doors get stuck. The house was not adequately cleaned (kids found Cheetos and a tequila bottle in the bunk room). There were no hangers in the is in need of a lot of repairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Hi Judy, thank you for the feedback. We are having some difficulties ordering new furniture due to COVID. They have been ordered and are just waiting. As far as some of the drawers go, please remember that this is a very popular rental property. It gets a lot of wear and tear and their are some things that aren't going to be as nice as your regular home. We are sorry about the liquor bottle hidden in the bunk bed. Our home is over 6,000 square feet. Sometimes things get hidden and overlooked when we have quick turnovers and only a few hours to clean the entire home before new guests come in. Thanks for staying with us!