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.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard!
Manatee swimming, fishing, scalloping, pool floating, relaxing....no better place to come and enjoy all Crystal River on Kings Bay and Citrus County has to offer! Palm Springs is a family owned home and we invite you in to the comforts of your home away from home ❤️ 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 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 King 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, along with 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. Fort Island Gulf Beach is 6 miles away on Fort Island trail. Hunter Springs Beach on the freshwater spring-fed Hunters Bay is a quick 5 minute drive.
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!
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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 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
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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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please respect our neighbors - this is a quiet and serene neighborhood to enjoy a relaxing vacation.
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
Does Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! 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.
How much is parking at Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! 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).
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Waterfront freshwater paradise with pool! Swim with manatees in our backyard! Reviews
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The cleanest house. Perfect rental. Has everything you need for comfort and convenience. Husband loved fishing and caught lots of fish. Beds were comfortable. The property manager was available for any questions. Restaurants close by were good. Good dog friendly neighborhood. Close to the three sisters springs, hikes and not far from rainbow springs.
Had a great time at this property. Host was amazing, answered all my questions. Could reach her anytime. House was perfect, had everything we wanted. Fishing in canal was excellent. Will definitely be returning in the future.
2nd time staying in this home! And didn't disappoint. Good location for boating, the Kayaks were awesome and the pool was perfect after a long day on the boat!
Loved the quiet location and accessibility to river and nearby nature preserves! Home was lovely and well cared for. Hosts have thought of everything needed for a great stay, even recommended local restaurants that were perfect for our love of shrimp!
This is a very nice property. The whole process was easy and seamless. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. It was spotless! The property manager was wonderful to work with to make our stay very pleasant!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is right on a canal that leads to the bay. Nice area for the kids to play outside. Close to town and shops. 30 min kayak ride from Three Sister Springs. Will stay again in the future!
We had an amazing stay had everything we needed. The house and pool were so clean and towels so soft! We kayaked up and down river and floated in pool. Bbq grill was convenient. We fished off seawall and caught fish! lol our pups loved the freedom of pool area and fenced yard. we will be back for sure!
We were amazed at the cleanliness of the house as well as it having everything we needed. We were blessed with multiple manatee sightings right outside the property, porpoises and so many fish! 10/10 recommend
I was looking for a quiet and relaxing long weekend close to the water, away from the busy life and close to lots of wildlife and I found it. This house is clean, spacious, and had all the basics we needed. Hope to come back soon.
Comfortable house in a peaceful and beautiful setting. We enjoyed spending time in the pool and sitting by the river - plus the easy access for kayaking in beautiful kings bay! Host was very helpful and accommodating. House was clean and had everything we needed.
Clean and well kept, and as described in listing. The hostess is lovely and responsive. Staying on the waterway was very interesting and access to the boats made the stay even better. We all enjoyed paddling around with the manatee and other wildlife which is plentiful. Wade fishing at the end of the main road was excellent. Great value for those who value nature.
We had a wonderful stay at this house for Labor Day weekend. It was perfectly located near everything (on land and water) and the pool was perfect for our children (8 and 5). The house was spacious and immaculate. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any manatees in the canal in front of the house but luckily we saw them in the bay! We will definitely return!
The home is a smaller, older home that has been very well redesigned and updated to make it comfortable for VRBO renters. Two screened-in outdoor areas, esp the pool much appreciated! We fished, kayakedand enjoyed the River so much. Thank you!
Nice home on a large lot. It is well-appointed and stocked with necessities. The host was easy to communicate with. Loved looking out the back windows at kayakers and boaters in the canal. Close to lots of activities and a quick drive to the beach.
As soon as I walked in. A manatee floated by.
The kayaks are easy to load and unload. The birds and wild life are a delight! The neighbor hood is quiet. I loved it there
My husband and I brought our 16 year son and his two friends to enjoy Crystal River for the weekend. This house was perfect for all of us! It was great for the boys to fish in the canal and with all the windows we could see them without being with them. It’s located in a cute little quiet neighborhood. All around this was a great place with a very nice and responsive host.
This was one of our favorite places to stay! We were absolutely delighted to see a mama manatee and her baby swimming in the canal even though it was early April. We kayaked and fished every day - it was a joy. The house was perfect for our family of four and grandparents. The house had a beautiful view of the channel that we soaked up each morning! The home was clean and well stocked. Very close to 3 sisters springs too! Would recommend!
Had a couple of hiccups at the beginning and end of our stay (modem went bad, no wifi first day of our stay and blackout in neighborhood last day) but otherwise it was a quiet pleasant stay. Nice neighborhood. Dead end street. We utilized the available kayaks almost every day of our stay.
Lovely property and amazingly helpful host. This home was perfectly accommodated for our family. We enjoyed quite early evenings fishing off the dock and launching kayaks and paddle boards from the property. The home has everything you need to enjoy yourself and is close to everything in town and a short distance from the springs we came to visit. We will definitely be back again. Thanks again Rebecca for all your assistance and communication!
It was a great location. Quiet neighborhood and nice neighbors. The house was very clean. The pool is a nice thing to have on hot days. We kayaked out into the bay, and even did the long trip across the bay to three sisters springs. I would definitely reccommend staying at this property for a family of four or less. We caught a wide range of fish in the canal behind the house. We loved it. Will definitely be back.
From the moment we arrived wildlife was everywhere. The kayaks that came with the home were absolutely amazing to use and highly suggest if you stay you kayak to the cover to see the manatee. The beds were comfortable and split hvac units throughout the home to keep things cool. The kitchen had everything we needed minus the food. Only downside is the pool is not heated which I am sure in the summer wouldn’t matter. The communication was great! The guest book was a great place to find suggestions on local restaurants and places to visit. If you are looking to explore nature this is the place!
We had very relaxing 3 days at this home.
We've rented hundreds of vacation homes through the last 25 years. This one was probably the cleanest! Enjoyed the pool, the beauty of the canal. My husband caught several cat fish and a couple red fish. Did a little canoeing. Went to Homosassa for an airboat ride and to Crystal river for swimming with the manatees. Lots of memories to keep us warm for a while! Would LOVE to come back for more!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Rebecca!