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On King's Bay, discover the serene charm of this coastal retreat. Enjoy a tranquil atmosphere with frequent manatee and dolphin sightings from the backyard, where you can also access 4 kayaks and a floating dock. The house boasts modern comforts with newly remodeled features like an AC unit, furniture, roof, flooring bathroom & kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

King's Bay Vacation Home

Coastal Charm directly on King's Bay with a view of Banana Island. Manatees, Dolphins & Mullet are frequently spotted from the backyard. The Plantation Resort is right around the corner and there is a boat ramp less than 3 miles away. 4 Kayaks, 8’ x 20’ floating dock; and head dock available for use during your stay (boat lift not available)

The house has been fully remodeled since Hurricane Idalia, with a new & moved AC unit, furniture, roof, flooring, bathroom & kitchen

Master bedroom: King Size bed, tv and a private full bathroom.
Second bedroom Room: Queen size bed, tv, and entrance into the roomy 2nd bathroom.
Third beroom room: Queen size bed, tv, door to the carport and kitchen (Washer & Dryer is in the third bedroom)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

King's Bay Spring Shack
King's Vacation Crystal River
King's Bay Vacation Home Crystal River
King's Bay Vacation Home Private vacation home
King's Bay Vacation Home Private vacation home Crystal River

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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.
    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
    Three Sisters Springs
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • United States, Florida, Citrus County, Crystal River, Fisherman at sunset at Fort Island Beach
    Fort Island Gulf Beach
    15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    1 min drive - 1.1 km

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 King's Bay Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at King's Bay Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at King's Bay Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King's Bay Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is King's Bay Vacation Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, 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).

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King's Bay Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely and provided all we needed to have a great weekend away. Located in a quiet neighborhood and it was easy to get to Crystal River activities and Homossassa/Weeki Wachi.
Pre-dinner photo op with the manatees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erica’s home was perfect for our visit to Crystal River. Her home was beautiful, clean, well stocked, very quiet neighborhood, and had beautiful water view. It was close to everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again.
Front of house
View from back yard
View when you enter house
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully renovated home in a nice quiet area. Great view of the bay out the back. Everything we needed was provided, we only had to bring our clothes and personal toiletries. Check in, check out and all communication was very easy. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on Kings BayLovely home with lots of room, beautiful lanai with water views. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, the sounds of the birds, the mullets jumping playfully out of the water. Home has everything you need. Soft sheets and towels, large kitchen with all the plates, pots and more than you could use.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Great stay!

The house was amazing, very clean with updated renovations making it a very comfortable stay. Owner was very friendly and helpful. The location is spectacular with beautiful sunrise every morning. Even had a manatee greet me first thing while drinking my coffee watching the sunrise on dock. Will definitely rent again for our next family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Amazing!!!!

We had such a great time! This house is absolutely beautiful. The location on kings bay was breathtaking. We saw so many manatees right off the dock. We caught so many fish. I can’t say enough good things about this home. We definitely will be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph H.

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

Nice house, beautiful location!

The house was as advertised. The location on the bay was beautiful. Communication with the owner was great and the check-in process was very simple. The ONLY thing keeping me from giving 5 stars was AC. It simply could not keep up with August heat. The temp inside was usually around 80f during the day and wven uncomfortable at night. I do wish that had been communicated earlier/better. However, we still enjoyed our time in Crystal River.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a recently renovated property that was super clean, nicely furnished, and attentively cared for. The new coffee maker did not work and they brought a new one that same day! Excellent view of bay Very comfortable beds Nice touches throughout the home. Great communication with the host We will be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was outstanding. Very comfortable and the view was incredible. We saw numerous manatees swimming around the dock!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay at Kings Bay Vacation Home in Crystal River was a lovely experience. I would suggest this property to the most conscientious of travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a great time...beautiful location...beautiful home...well appointed rental...thumbs up...we will try and make it back next summer !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Vacation

Had a great time, house is beautiful and location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Favorite location

Our group has been scalloping together for the past 8 years and this has been our favorite bnb to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Girls weekend

Excellent location, quiet and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristen F.

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

Great location

We had a great time. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was more than we expected and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Erica was great to deal with. We are already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Beautiful Location

This is our second time staying in this beautiful home with great views of the Bay. Short paddles to multiple springs, manatees off the dock, great kayaks. Great place to stay in King's Bay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Scalloping trip

beautiful home with everything we needed. Floating dock to tie your boat to and a table set up for claning scallops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. What a lovely gem to have found for a long weekend stay! We will most certainly be booking again. The home was very beautiful, the location is perfect and it was so nice to be able to bring our boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Vacation

This is our second time staying at this home, it’s in a great location and is a very nice home..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Excellent location

We had a wonderful stay celebrating my son’s birthday and enjoying all things water. Perfect spot for Kings Bay and the springs. The house met all our needs and the host is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A. Bruce W.

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

Perfect Crystal River Home

Great view of King’s Bay. Caught catfish and long nose gar and saw many manatee cruising under the dock.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Awesome once again

Location Location Location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a weekend here for a family fishing trip and were very pleasantly surprised by how much this place exceeded our expectations. The home was much larger than we anticipated, offering plenty of room for everyone to relax and be comfortable. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked, making meals easy and enjoyable, and everything throughout the house was absolutely immaculate.The outdoor dock was a highlight—perfect for morning coffee, fishing, and watching the water. We loved seeing people diving nearby to view manatees, and each evening we were treated to mullet jumping at sunset. It was peaceful, beautiful, and exactly the kind of stay we hoped for.We would absolutely return and highly recommend this VRBO to anyone visiting Crystal River. A wonderful find!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing weekend

We had a great time! The owner was super helpful and communicative. The location of the property and water views are fabulous. The neighborhood is really quiet. We saw manatees right off the dock. The beds were very comfortable, so we slept like babies. The house had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021