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1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food

Updated guest house close to water, boat ramps, golf, fishing (access to Gulf of Mexico/scalloping) manatee sanctuary, Three Sisters Springs, restaurants, gulf beach. Parking for trailers/boats, access to water/Kings Bay, bring kayaks/SUPs, use our bikes, quiet waterfront neighborhood for walking/biking. Short distance to Plantation Inn for golf, fishing trips, scuba, kayak/boat rentals/tours. This is ONE of TWO UNITS on property.

Property manager

Jim & Wendy Busk

Languages

English

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Children allowed within the maximum # of guests
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has 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

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is on a river. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1BR NEAR WATER + HEART of CR RIVER-Manatees, Golf, Fish, Beach, Food located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shar s.

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

Loved the little cottage

My husband and I always talked about stopping at Crystal River on our way back home from St Pete's Beach. And we're glad we found this lovely little cottage. Perfect location, beautiful interior, and also comes with two bikes. We will surely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Short stay in area

Great stay. Bed comfy and home very clean. Thank you! Had a great time!We didn't go into the national park but biked all over area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Awesome

Very accommodating, helpful and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Great stay in Crystal River

Great stay, relaxing, and convenient location!
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R.

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

Cute, clean cottage

Such a cute, little place! It was very clean and decorated very well. I felt safe and slept like a baby on the extremely soft, comfortable bed! Iwou
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Cute little cottage in a cute little town

We had a fabulous time in Crystal River! The place is close to town, so we biked nearly everywhere. Jim and Wendy are excellent hosts! Very friendly and responsive. Quiet neighborhood as well. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Loved our stay!

Such a cozy place to stay. Clean! It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Y.

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

Wish I could stay longer!

Welcomed by lights music clean and cozy space after driving all day in the rain! This place and the hosts are just Florida charm!! Great location. Quiet but close to good food and things to do. Wish we had time to bike. Try exploring for any manatees adventures. They were also outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Ckean and cozy

Cheaper then a hotel just way better. Clean, comfortable and affordable...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance P.

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

Plese stay at this property

This is a beautiful place to visit in Crystal River, Florida.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

One of the best Vrbo experiences we've had

Just pulling up to this place, you know you'll have a great time staying there. The size is perfect for two people, making for the perfect girls' trip. It's super close to the river, so we could quickly duck into the springs without having to drive to a launch. 11/10, we will definitely be staying here many more times :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Lovely little place

Cute quiet peaceful little place. Local to all of our favorite places in Crystal River. It's a tiny home with nice sized living area. Bathroom, kitchen, bedroom were perfect and had everything we needed. It doesn't have a stove but had a grill if we wanted to cook there. The bed was extremely firm so if that's not your thing the couch is comfy. Very well equipped. Like I had forgotten a pony tail holder and there were a few little tiny rubber bands in the bathroom, which was super helpful. Very tastefully decorated. Washer and dryer was a nice surprise, I didn't remember seeing that in the description but it helped out. I'm telling you if you e never stayed in a tiny house this one will have you thinking building your own. We loved it. The outside area is beautiful with a hammock and a fire pit. Lizards galore but only outside. ❤️ Super clean and if you happen to forget something it was there, like insect repellent (thank goodness they had some). Overall we would stay there again. It's pretty much perfect except for such a firm bed. There really is no other way to describe it other than lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle G.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood and is centrally located for fishing, shopping, and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay. The accomodations were great and everything was clean. Nice yard with fire pit, grill, and deck. The hosts are great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

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

Peaceful and quiet

We stayed at this place over Easter Weekend. Cute and adorable house. Set away from the hubbub but walking distance from the river. This is a well equipped rental. Clean and had everything we could want. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

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

Vaca

Perfect little getaway. We would definitely stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Stay in Crystal River

We really enjoyed our stay in this cute little cottage. It was very clean and comfortable, and check in was very clear and easy. We never got to use the bikes, but that was a nice addition!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

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

Manatee trip on a rainy weekend.

I had planned a camping getaway. Rain was going to wash us out. I was able to book this cabin. . I am so glad I did. The little cabin was perfect. They thought of ever little detail. The outside area was so cute. I would come back on a sunny weekend and explore. It really saved our weekend. Thank you for a cozy place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave W., East Dubuque, IL

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

Cute Cottage Vacation

Great central location in Crystal River. Clean, cozy & comfortable! Met some nice neighbors too. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

Fishing vacation

My husband and I stayed at this cozy little cottage during our annual January Florida fishing vacation. Usually I do all the VRBO house finding and planning but this year my husband found this little cottage and said I needed to book it. I was a little anxious before we arrived because it was just a “small little cottage” but when we arrived it was a perfect “cozy little cottage” for just the two of us. It was super clean and even though it didn’t have an oven or stove it had everything we needed anytime we wanted to cook. We ate some of our fresh caught fish and even grilled some steaks one night. For the days we didn’t want to cook there are plenty of restaurants in the area. On days we didn’t fish we went to surrounding towns/citys and enjoyed sightseeing and riding amusement park rides. We will definitely try to book this place again when we return for future fishing getaways.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Conditions of house

The host was nice. Both mini split a/c units sounded like a blender. You couldn't stand the noise.There isn't a bathroom exhaust fan so the house fills with condensation. Mold on the ceiling in the bathroom. We left early and went to a different home. We were refunded for the days we didn't stay and a partial refund for the days we were there.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Relaxing vaca!

My husband and i had a very relaxing stay. The cottage was super clean, I mean immaculate! It was the perfect size for the two of us, and really quiet. We wish the weather would have cooperated so we could have enjoyed the fire pit out back, but we made the best of it for sure! Our fav restaurant was Vintage on 5th, which is less than 10 min from the cottage. Jim & Wendy, the homeowners, were super nice and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy d.

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

Cute cottage

Exactly as discribed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the PERFECT house, so incredibly stocked, everything you could imagine they had!! Communication was incredibly fast!!! I can’t say enough good about this property and owners!!!! Would stay here again!! Don’t miss out on this Gem!! Thanks so much Wendy & Jim
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Great little place for two

Can’t say enough about this cute little place. Perfect location for us. Wendy was great as always! We’ve stayed here a couple of times and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim & Wendy Busk

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We grew up and married in the Midwest, but Crystal River has been our home for the last 36 years. We often travel but there is no place like home! We live on the water and spend much of our free time on the Crystal River and Gulf of Mexico visiting Shell Island or the sailboats moored in Kings Bay, taking sunset cruises, fishing or scalloping with family and friends. We are proud of our little community which offers so much natural beauty and hospitality and love hosting guests from all over the world. Hope to meet you soon!

Why they chose this property

This property is a block away from our deeded access to a short canal that takes you right to the middle of Kings Bay. Our two rentals (main house/guest house) provide enough privacy from each other (new two-section fence partition recently constructed to give privacy), are surrounded by the tallest of trees of all kinds, birds galore and lots of shade. No houses behind, to the right or across the street and to the left is partitioned by more trees. - In other words, serene & private. We are close to the beach, downtown and all the amenities Crystal River has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Close in, yet secluded.

Languages:

English
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