1BR House

Entire cottage in Crystal River, Florida

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Jim & Wendy
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

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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. Walking distance to Plantation Inn for golf, fishing trips, scuba, kayak/boat rentals/tours. This is one of two units on property. For 2BR home, search for Airbnb listing number 34363654.

The space
Note: there is no stove/range. We supply an electric skillet, a gas grill with side burner and pots and pans, an electric kettle, Keurig coffee maker plus coffee pods and creamers/sweeteners, and a microwave.

Stocked with cookbooks, Cooking oil, vinegar, foil, plastic wrap, salt and pepper, spices, pancake mix, syrup, butter, trail bars, ramen, instant oatmeal, hot chocolate mix.

Guest access
You may access the laundry facilities attached to the house and are welcome to use the supplies located there as well.

Other things to note
RESTAURANTS
Crackers Bar & Grill Waterfront dining, live entertainment most weekends in Tiki Bar
Crab Plant Restaurant and Seafood Market Cash only
Crumps Landing Waterfront Tiki Popular, long waits, kid-friendly, live entertainment
Seafood Sellers and Café, great seafood
Lollygaggers
Vintage on 5th Foodies; Wine Spectator Awards; My favs—Shrimp & Grits, fish dip app. Can’t go wrong with their steaks, either.

MARKETS/STORES
Shelly’s Seafood, Homosassa (top pick, check days and hours)
Winn-Dixie, 4 min.
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 4 min.
Big-Lots, 5 min. (3 Wal-Marts are 20 minutes in any direction)
Charlie’s Stone Crabs (this seafood market is close and good, try the smoked fish dip; the restaurant next door is ordinary in our opinion)

THINGS TO DO
River Ventures Snorkeling/Swim with or see the Manatees
Fun 2 Dive Snorkeling/Swim with or see the Manatees
Three Sisters Springs Visitor Center, at the visitor center, ask about parking—the spring itself is close enough to ride a bike. The spring is a beautiful attraction and you’ll see manatees.
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Underwater observatory; “alligators, black bears, red wolf, key deer, flamingoes, whooping cranes and the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.”
Crystal River Archaeological State Park This is an inexpensive ($3 per car) and interesting place. Walk the paths, read about the history, go up on the big mound for beautiful views of the Crystal River. Bring the bug spray. We are a 3-minute walk from it and go there all the time with our dog!

HIKING
Crystal River Preserve State Park Eco-Walk
Cross Florida Greenway - Withlacoochee Bay Trail
Churchhouse Hammock Trail
7 Mile Loop Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River Preserve State Park

BEACH
Fort Island Gulf Beach, 14 mi—just turn right off of Woodward and drive until you get there. GREAT SUNSET VIEWS—take food or drinks and enjoy! Picnic tables, bathrooms, boardwalk, fishing pier, shallow boat ramp.

BREAKFAST
Biscuit Barn (best, inexpensive)
Breakfast Station (good, close, in Winn Dixie shopping plaza)
Grannies (local dive, close)


PLANTATION ON CRYSTAL RIVER (right around the corner) Link to Site. Amenities Available to anyone:
FOOD: Fine Dining | West 82º Bar & Grill (nice breakfast menu) | Tiki Bar (lots of outside tables, bar | Excellent Sunday Brunch
SPA
RENTALS—Kayak, paddleboards, water bikes, boats, diving equipment…
BOAT LAUNCH $10
Scenic Cruise $16.00
GOLF
Tours, Bait Shop

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
HDTV with standard cable, Roku
Free washer – In building

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 398 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Crystal River, Florida, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Quiet neighborhood great for biking and walking, beautiful views of King's Bay.

Meet your host

Superhost
683 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Lives in Crystal River, Florida
We’ve lived in Crystal River for 40 years and never cease to be amazed at her natural beauty. We can’t get enough of sunset cruises, manatees, scalloping and anything on the water. Our goal is to give our guests a 5-star stay providing a clean, comfortable, well-appointed and conveniently-located environment to call home base while visiting all that the Crystal River area has to offer. Welcome to Crystal River, we would love to be your hosts!
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House rules

Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum

Safety & property

Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)

Cancellation policy