Is The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is The Otter House - Wild views and direct access to King's Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 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).

10/10 Excellent

NYMC75

15 Jun 2025

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Everything was great! Kayaks, grill, location and lots of room. Thank you to the hosts and managers.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay F.

2 Jun 2025

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Burthday trip

We had a great time kayaking and loved the alligators in water.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

24 Jul 2024

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Great trip! I would stay here again!

Worked out great for our family scalloping trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

8 Aug 2019

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Family Vacation

We loved our stay at your home. It was clean and spacious. The decorations were super cute and added character to the home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

1 Jun 2024

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Great river location

The house was great. Everything we needed for kayaking, bicycle riding, and cooking/cleaning was available at the house. It was very comfortable just like home.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

2 Dec 2020

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Great Thanksgiving space for our family of 6

We had more than enough space for our family of 6. Clean, lovely home right on waterway leading to Kings Bay. Convenience of kayaks and bikes made our trip so much more enjoyable. Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

15 Jul 2024

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Nice Spacious Home

Spacious Clean Home in a Nice Location. We went Boating every day so having water access is big plus. The kayaking would be fun from there, but we had our own boat. Went to the Boil Yard Restaurant down the street, Would Highly recommend it .

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

29 Nov 2021

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Great house. Great location.

The house is great. Layout is great. Everything was very clean. The location of the house is perfect for all Crystal River exploring. We loved the use of the kayaks and bikes.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

29 Apr 2024

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Great house

We loved the house, and owner was great when my phone went swimming before check in. Only warning is the canal does get very shallow at low tide, so plan your comings and goings!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly j.

12 Sept 2021

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Will book again!

I would highly recommend. House had everything we needed..plenty of space for the six of us. Location great..Hosts were very nice. Thank you. The Jones Family

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Brett S., Florida

12 Jul 2022

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Crystal River 2022

House is older but comfortable little noisy the canal is tidal dependent be careful

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mendy J.

10 Dec 2023

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Perfect location

The property had fantastic amenties such as bijes and kayaks that were in good shape with plenty of paddles and life vests. Plenty of indoor and outdoor areas for your group to spread out. The location was within bike riding distance to the town of Crystal River and the springs, within a comfortable distance to all the prime kayaking locations, and across from a wildlife refuge! Also within a short driving distance to some places I recommend- Withlacochee Bay Trail for biking, Silver Springs and Rainbow river for kayaking, Homosassa or Ozello for airboat rides, and the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park for a great experience with wildlife including Lu the hippo

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl H.

8 Apr 2023

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A great week on the water in Crystal River

We loved our stay at the Otter House! The kayaks were perfect to get on the water and paddle out to see tons of manatees, birds and other wildlife. The house was comfy, spacious, and well appointed. The kitchen was well stocked and there were many family meals we all enjoyed. The lanai area was perfect for hanging out in the shade during the afternoon. We were able to dock a boat there as well, and it worked smoothly to run out to the gulf and fish for seatrout, mackerel and other species. The game room area worked well to separate out different family activities. We hope to be back in the future for more fun and relaxation!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

3 May 2024

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Great stay at Otter House

We overall had a great stay Otter House. We made use of the kayaks, bikes, and grill. There were plenty of dishes and cookware to prepare meals and the provided staples, detergents, trash bags were much appreciated. The location was great and close to a grocery store. The view out the back door was lovely; and we saw turtles, manatees, and fish in the canal. The only negative is that there is a house being built next door which generates loud noise during working days. We were only there for the weekend; and they took Saturday and Sunday off, but you could not enjoy the outside patio on Friday until they knocked off work.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

31 Dec 2023

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Manatee Christmas

We had a relaxing and fun-filled holiday gathering at the Otter House. Kevin and Emily were super responsive and when we had questions. The house sits on a quiet channel off of Kings Bay. It was lovely to wake with a cup of coffee sitting in the screened room and watching the local birds hunt for breakfast. The kayaks were an awesome addition! We loved kayaking to Three Sisters to paddle amongst the manatee. We even rented a pontoon boat for a day to explore Kings Bay. The kitchen is well stocked for food preparations and local restaurants were enjoyed on days we didn't feel like cooking. We are already discussing a repeat visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

7 Apr 2024

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Exceeded expectations!

I had high expectations for the Otter House based on the photos and reviews -- and it did not meet them -- it exceeded them! The house is amazing: spacious, clean, well maintained, and with cute decor. We especially loved the screened-in patio area including a balcony off the master bedroom. The house is right on the canal, and we saw two manatees right in front of the house, as well as turtles, several species of birds, and lizards. The kayaks were a big selling point and we took full advantage, paddling down the canal and out into the bay. The owners are extremely communicative, friendly and helpful, answering questions promptly both before and during the visit. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. Our family had a wonderful time at the Otter House and we are already talking about coming back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique R.

23 Jun 2024

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Great location

Family fishing trip. Great location and access to stores, restaurants and the boat ramp and charter company. Definitely need to follow the guide they give for boat size, when the water goes to low tide a large boat would be difficult to get in and out of canal. We rode the bikes and used the kayaks and had a great time enjoying the screened in lanai in the evenings and mornings.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay T.

18 Jun 2024

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Relaxing, comfortable place to stay

Kevin & Emily were great hosts! The house was very comfortable, and well stocked with anything you’d need at your own home. Even little things like chip clips and tape were available, which was a nice change from what we usually encounter. The setting is ideal. Loved the privacy of the canal! This was a place that helps you catch your breath and unwind. We were on a mission to find what I call “Old Florida”, you know, without high rise buildings everywhere you go, and a sense of quaintness. Not that modern isn’t there, it is, but just not visible every minute. Found it! Usually when we vacation, we do a lot of home cooking. That was easily accomplished here. We also ventured out to several of the places recommended. We were especially taken in by a restaurant called Peck’s Old Port Cove in Ozello, a short and pleasant drive. If you want a glimpse of Old Florida, too, go there! Very scenic and reminded me of the old days. Food was delish! Thank you, Emily and Kevin! You made everything easy for us to enjoy our time in the area!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

9 Apr 2024

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Lovely vacation!

Beautiful home with use of kayaks and bicycles for the family. Location was perfect; within 15 minutes of everything that we needed. Cant wait to come back next year! May God bless the owners and everyone who walks in the door!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

6 Nov 2022

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Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Otter House. We used the kayaks and saw manatees. The house was a perfect location for the Stone Crab festival.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P.

30 Oct 2022

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We Loved It!

Great house in a great location. We were very impressed with how clean everything was. The house was also well stocked with everything we needed and excellent communication from the owners. Great experience and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrel B., Yorkville, IL

15 Aug 2022

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Great Place to Stay!!

It's a bonus when the house/property adds to the overall enjoyment of a trip and the Otter House did just that! We loved hanging outside to see the wildlife in the channel and woods out back and the kayaks were the best for exploring out into the bay, seeing manatees and more. The house is well kept and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable too. I'd certainly stay again and will be sure to recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

14 Jun 2022

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Father, Son, Son-in-Law, and his Father Fishing Trip

Perfect, close to restaurants and Pete’s Pier

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

11 Jun 2022

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So much fun!

We took our first trip to Crystal River and absolutely loved this house. It has lots of room for everyone to stretch out and relax and the backyard is so fun to sit and watch the wildlife. The owners were easy to communicate with and extremely helpful. Having the kayaks there to use was really nice. Skip the tour guide, hop on a kayak from your backyard and go exploring. You’ll find what your looking for. There is good fishing too, our son caught a bass that made his trip. Alligators and manatees are also in your backyard. Thank you for sharing your house with us. We made some incredible family memories.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

10 Jun 2022

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Just what we needed

Perfect location and a great house with the best host. Our family had such an amazing time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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