Title: Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! Riverside holiday home with water park and outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706906/5723b972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706906/790ed34a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706906/438c936e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706906/d8193fae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33707000/33706906/11f28cfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Crystal River, Palm Springs offers a serene retreat with a private pool, screened lanai, and sunroom boasting sweeping views of the freshwater canal. Explore Florida's Nature Coast by paddling to nearby Kings Spring or Three Sisters Spring using your own private kayaks and paddleboard. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! Manatee swimming, fishing, scalloping, relaxing....no better place to come and enjoy all Citrus County has to offer! Palm Springs is a family owned home and it is our only home we rent out. Communication with us is easy and personalized. Just check out our many reviews! Our guests have been returning again and again for over 24 years. We have been hosting guests and providing a wonderful way to explore all Crystal River has to offer since 2001. Dock your boat on our seawall with your own personal mooring whips. Swim in the backyard canal with manatees! Almost every guest experiences a manatee, or several, swimming right behind our home. Paddle just 10 minutes to Kings Spring or 30 minutes to Three Sisters Spring with your own private kayaks and paddle board we offer at no additional charge. We are situated nearly right on Kings Bay, just 1 house in on a freshwater canal. Experience Florida's Nature Coast in our brand new remodeled interior from floor to ceiling. Our relaxing vacation home is featured on an over-sized corner lot that is approximately 3/4 acre. The lot is full of shade trees. Our home is a spacious two bedroom with two bathrooms. It comfortably accommodates 6 people. Aside from the open tiled kitchen/living/dining area, we have a sunroom offering sweeping views of the freshwater canal, a screened in patio, and a screened lanai with your own private use pool. We offer streaming smart tvs available to accommodate all of your favorite streaming apps, wireless internet. Our visitors enjoy the tranquility that our home offers. It is very common to see manatees slowly making their way through our canal along with an occasional dolphin or otter sighting!! There are several species of birds that come to feed in our yard that can be viewed through our sunroom and back screened patio. This home is located near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a residential neighborhood. We have plenty of room to park your vehicles and boat trailers in the long driveway or in the yard. There is also a covered carport for your vehicle. We do offer 3 single seater kayaks and a paddleboard here at the home at no additional cost to you, along with paddles and life jackets. The home comes completely stocked with kitchen utensils, cookware, bed linens, towels and washcloths, and cleaning materials. There is a full washer/dryer here for your use and we keep you stocked with laundry detergent. All you need to bring are your personal toiletries and food!! There is a county boat ramp with rest rooms and picnic area about 4 miles down Fort Island Trail n.Fort Island Gulf Beach is 6 miles away on Ft. Island trail. The area is perfect for swimming with the manatees and swimming in nearby springs. 3 Sisters and King Spring are within paddling distance all in a no wake or slow speed zone, so no need to worry about high speed boats on the way. Please feel free to ask us any additional questions you may have regarding our home or the area. We do offer a 10% military, police, EMS, and firefighter discount with stays of 7 nights or more. Our home is open all year long for rental. Thank you and we hope to hear from you! Keywords: Stand alone Home, private, pool, manatee, swim, snorkel, spring, springs, fresh water, water, fish, fishing, dolphin, otter, turtle, tarpon, scallop, boat, boating, tubing, scalloping, gulf, river, quiet, relax, relaxing, serene, private, fence, dock, boat, seawall, kayak, kayaking, paddle board, new, king, queen, remodeled, 3 sisters, 3, three, sisters, three sisters \*\*\*\*\*\*I do require an ID from the primary guest before check in code is given. I do also like to speak with all incoming guests before check in, to go over tips for the home as well as answer any questions you might have. We are a pet friendly home. All pets MUST be approved \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg 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. - No lift - Single level property - Step to reach entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Not allowed indoors/Florida room. Outside only. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38250000/38240200/38240161/0a5f760e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Kings Bay, Swim in Springs off the boat dock - Kayaks incl. 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Failure to comply with any rules may result in withholding of security deposit. All garbage must be within trash bag. Pool pump must not be turned off Must report any broken utility or item, or any utility or item malfunction. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: No cats. $150 nonrefundable additional per pet fee ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: 6 people max, including children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Not allowed indoors/Florida room. Outside only. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![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%7C28.87592%2C-82.60107&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n1xdLRiFApjJaEs_yBgqk2L1isg=) Crystal River, FL #### What's nearby - Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Three Sisters Springs - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Hunter Spring Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles #### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 91 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive - ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront freshwater paradise! Swim with manatees in our backyard! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 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). ## Have a question? 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