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On-site parking is available at the property.

Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Q: Where is Your Manatee and Scalloping Adventure Retreat in Crystal River located?

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Bowlero Crystal River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Three Sisters Springs and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

9 Jul 2024

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

Great time together

We had a great family trip here. House was a great setup. Close to lots of fun things to do in Crystal River. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

13 Jan 2025

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

Great stay!

A wonderful place to stay with family on vacation! It was just a described. It was bright,clean,and spacious. Everything was clean and well kept. Could not be happier!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

26 Aug 2024

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

Spacious home with pool

Spacious home has several bedrooms and large areas to gather, by the pool or in the living room area or in the nice sized kitchen. Great location to visit the area, close to several restaurants and local stores.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

21 Sept 2023

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

Very Convenient

Great house and very convenient to fishing and shops!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle C.

6 May 2025

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

Exceeded all expectations

Our family of 12 stayed at this property for 4 days and 4 nights. Everything was clean and orderly. The pool was amazing. While I did not use the sauna my daughter in law did and she said it was amazing. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own spaces to tuck away when feeling tired or over stimulated. The landlords are very kind and very accommodating. We all agreed that we'd love to return here again. Thank you for helping us make great memories with our children and grand littles!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett F.

21 Dec 2023

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

Family trip

The property was amazing for my party of 8. We had family visiting from out of the country, and it was so special to have everyone under one roof. The home was spotless and provided all the comforts of home. We definitely recommend this listing!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

6 Oct 2023

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

Great house

Great house in a convenient neighborhood. Lots of amenities nearby. The house is well appointed and the hosts are probably the most organized VRBO folks CR experienced - with a binder that gives you all the info you’d need about the home, and nearby attractions. I’ll look forward to staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thais T.

29 Jul 2023

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

Excellent house, neighborhood and host!

Mike was an excellent host. He always answered our calls or emails and the house is thoughtfully marked where items are stored or available. The rooms are beautifully decorated and the beds and linens are very comfortable. The master is huge and we have a 2 y/o and their 3 y/o and we bring the twin air mattresses for them and there was still a ton of space after having the kids all set up. We brought our flats boat. Close enough to ramps and restaurants. We also rented a pontoon for scalloping to accommodate friends and the house is a short distance to everything you need. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

1 Jul 2024

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

Perfect Spot for a stay in Crystal River

We had the best time during our stay at this house. The house had plenty of bed and sleeping spaces for our party of 8. The house was spacious and had enough seating for everyone to enjoy all of the spaces. This house was located in an amazing neighborhood that made Crystal River, Lecanto and.Homosassa Springs all very easy to get to. The only thing I may point out to future guests is the house is located almost directly at the end of the runway for the local small craft airport. We all tend to sleep with sound machines so it did not affect our stay, but they do start early in the morning. Owner was great to communicate with us regarding the replacing of the stove the day we arrived. We would definitely stay here again if we came back to Crystal River.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan H.

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

KEEP LOOKING!

Our recent experience with this home was far from satisfactory. • The kitchen cabinets contained dirty dishes and appliances. • The lanai/pool deck was covered in mildew/slime making it dangerously slippery. • A fallen tree over the firepit rendered it unusable. • The pet area was neglected, with knee-high grass making it unusable even with a paid pet fee. • Spiders and mosquitoes throughout the property inside and out. • One of the bathrooms is a pool bath located outside the main home, which is inconvenient at night and with small children. • Pool safety fence was not installed as requested. • The home is advertised to sleep 10-12 people, but there are numerous additional charges including additional guest charges in the owner’s secondary contract. • There are cameras at entrances recording both audio and video. • The owner maintains a mobile home on the side of the property. • The size of the house and the beds were great. However, the property needs significant improvements in service and maintenance to meet expectations. • Potential renters should thoroughly read the owner’s lengthy description and contract before booking. Be aware of the additional charges, requirements, and privacy implications. • All issues were communicated to the owner during our stay, but no resolutions were provided.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin O.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Nice sized clean home

The home is clean & a good size with a nice layout for larger groups. But, several things impacted the quality of our stay. 1st was the pool. It was unusable for 2 days due to green algae. We contacted the owner, he instructed us to shock the pool & how to scrub the algae. He then reached out to the service. After 2 daily treatments by the service, the pool was usable. As vacation renters, it was upsetting to be asked to clean a pool that should have been ready for use. The drink ware in the house needs a refresh. The mugs are tin with some rust spotting and the coating was peeling off the handles. All other glasses are colored plastic tumblers. The addition of a step stool, mop & teakettle would be welcome. Cleaning supplies are limited. Not enough laundry soap is provided if you would also like to wash towels during your stay. Small guest soaps are provided by the sinks but no soap was provided in the shower. Please read the owners lengthy description & contract before renting.The home is advertised to sleep 10-12, but there are additional charges for parties over 6. There is also an extra charge to utilize the electric heater for the pool. There are cameras present at ALL entrances that record audio in their vicinity as well as video. The # of guests is monitored. Extra daytime friends are limited to 4. A challenge when visiting family. A copy of my drivers license was required to check in. Providing personal info & being subject to recording is not in my comfort zone.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Randall M.

16 Aug 2025

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

The property was nice. Glad to have a private pool for the family. Had an issue with the AC the last day but the owner was very responsive and got it fixed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

29 Jul 2025

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

Nice big home for extended family

this property was perfect for us, grandma, son, daughter and son in law and grandchildren 11-17. plenty of separate spaces and large gathering spaces. The pool was great for the kids, kitchen was well laid out and had adequate supplies. the owner was very helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

art h.

5 Jul 2023

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

Clean and convenient property

We enjoyed our stay. Grandkids loved the pool.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah S.

20 Jun 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not so great

Property and amenities nice but cleanliness an issue in kitchen drawer and cabinets. Not enough forks, no cleaning supplies beside dish detergent. One dish towel. Also the pool was green and had to basically do it ourselves. We were told the pool guy would come but never did. Obvious a pretty permanent situation according to other reviews. Third bathroom is outside near pool. It worked for us but maybe not so great for a different group. Not stated in description. Needs some TLC.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

11 Jul 2023

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

Location was everything!

I have been coming to Inverness/Homosassa/Crystal River for almost a decade. This house has been my favorite in terms of size and location. A pool is a must for me on these trips and it did not disappoint. We are big cookers and the kitchen was well stocked with a Publix just minutes away from the house. Along with being less then 20 minutes away from where we had a boat rental reservation. Our family fit comfortably, and we had a trip to remember at this location. I am hoping to return next year and stay at this house again, 10 out of 10 recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

5 Apr 2023

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

Just as pictured. All one could hope for !

It was just as presented. Things were easy to find in the home, the owners had labels for most items ... fans, pots, pans, etc... The owners were very available. Street relatively quiet, property very private. Close to all of Crystal River, groceries, attractions, etc... Beds were super comfy. House was very very clean. The owners have installed a informational computer with all you'd need to know to run the house. Very cool. We loved it so much; we booked for next year !!!!

Stayed 92 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia V.

8 Jun 2023

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

Beautiful Home - Nice Neighborhood

I rented this home with 10 friends for our annual Girls Weekend. The home is beautiful and was very clean. The master bedroom was a lovely oasis with a soaker tub and beautiful shower. It even has a sauna! We were a little tight with 11 adults but we’ve been friends for nearly 40 years so we really like each other. The pool was beautiful and refreshing. We enjoyed floating and chatting all weekend in the pool. The location worked great for us. We were close to great dining options and recreation activities by a short drive. The owner provided excellent communication and was in touch for anything we might need. They did stop by the property to pick something up so we even got to meet them. They were great. I’d 100% stay at one of their properties in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa A.

14 Jun 2022

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

June 2022 Vacation

Check in was easy, the home itself lovely. Nice notes places throughout the home with helpful suggestions, ie the shades to use in the master bedroom for the round portion above the blinds. We did end up leaving after 2 days as the pool was not clean. Owner did inquire at our early departure where I mentioned it did not seem the pool filter was functioning. It was suggested I should have been in contact so that steps to use the pool vacuum could have been explained. Unfortunately that is not something I feel as a vacationer I need to be responsible for.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Doreen B.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

User beware !

First I will start with the bad. I checked in on Sunday AUG 4,2024. I was not provided with the code to the property until after I called several times AFTER the 4pm check in time. When we finally got into the house we were met with a completely green unusable pool.The pool is the reason I chose this property. I wish this review would let me post pictures. I contacted the host with pictures and was told there is a chemical called shock I could put into the pool myself, as well as a scrub brush. I did not come on vacation to clean someone else’s pool. I am 75 years old Once the “shock” is put it the pool can’t be used for 24 hours. I then sent a picture of the levels of chemicals in the pool. The host then sent the pool service the next day, who also didn’t scrub the pool. At this point I’m done fighting with them about it is obvious they do not care. Back to other issues, every dish I pulled out of the cabinet was dirty/had crusted food on it. I went to store and got paper plates. I notified the host of this issue first day who stated she would have cleaner “check” dishes. This does not solve the issue. We moved a table because something was dropped under it and there was a teddy bear and a bloody Kleenex underneath. I could go on an on. The outside trash cans were over flowing when we got there so there was no place to put our garbage. Just awful. Now for the good, the house is beautiful, the decor is perfect and there are plenty of places

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

22 Dec 2022

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

Nice property

Nice accommodations, plenty of room to spread out for larger groups/families with kids.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

13 Sept 2022

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

Excellent Experience!

We truly enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and had a functional layout. The pool and lanai were spectacular. The owners were very responsive and provided helpful info, not to mention their local recommendations for food and activities in the area! (We left a business card for a great ice cream shop in the area called Frozen in Time). We can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

7 Sept 2022

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

Family Vacation

Our family had a super time on our vacation. Plenty of space both indoors and outdoors. Fenced in area for our fur babies was great. Highly recommend you home and would stay again. Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Aug 2022

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

Crystal River

Our family had the best time at this rental. It was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the pool very much. The location was great as well!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

3 Jul 2022

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

Great house for relaxing vacation

We really enjoyed our stay. I brought my adult daughter, teenage sister and tween daughter along with my adult daughter’s dog. Definitely plan your trip if you’re bringing a dog because they can’t be at most beaches. Overall everything was great. House is about an hour and a half from Siesta Key/Sarasota but there are closer beaches too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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