Holiday Villa in Crystal River, Central Gulf Coast

Holiday Home #7150 from owner #1959
created on 25-Jan-2008

"Our Dream" with a pool in Crystal River

Glorious waterfront location for our villa with private pool on a natural spring fed waterway.

Golf Course Nearby Pets Not Allowed Has Air Conditioning Beach Nearby Credit Cards Not Accepted Not Non Snoking
Not Disabled Friendly Has Internet Access No Public Transport Nearby Bars or Restaurants Close By Has A Pool Not Near Skiing Not Family Friendly
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Villa in Crystal River
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
Sleeps 6 - 7 People
$900 - $900 Per Week

Real Estate agents say that the three most important aspects which affect house pricing are location, location and location, if this is the case then this villa must be almost priceless.
The property is part of a row of individually designed houses backing onto a natural spring. The woodland to the front of the houses and on the other side of the waterway is zoned to protect it from development hence all the properties are very private with only neighbours on either side. The loudest noise you hear is likely to be birdsong from the wooded areas.
The waterway is tidal (the Gulf of Mexico is only 7 miles away down the Crystal River) but is always navigable for pleasure craft.
The water is fresh since it is fed by the spring and there is prolific fish life present. Bass, needle fish, mullet catfish even trout are present. The fish life provides an ideal environment for birds and various diving birds are constantly searching for food (indeed the owners love to watch the egrets and heron stalking, the kingfishers diving all whilst they are drinking the first coffee of the day).

In addition to the extensive accommodation the villa has a screen room which runs the full length of the back of the house. This overlooks the waterway and allows a perfect view of the waterway activity. An electric grill has been installed in the screen room to allow "out-door" cooking even in inclement weather.
Turtles are very often seen and the manatee visit, normally when the tide is coming in. On occasion dolphins come to feed on the high tide.

Attached to the screen room is a fully screened pool, to cool off at the end of the day. The pool is separated from the screen room by a lockable door for safety of young children. Pool heating is available at a small extra cost for the few days in the year when heating is necessary in Florida.

Between the villa and the pool is a patio area with BBQ. This is a super sun trap for sun worshippers.

A sea wall with moorings runs the full length of the property and is even equipped with a boat slip, boats of all sizes can be rented at several places (the nearest being Plantation Inn).
A large canoe is provided for the use of guests so they can fully experience the magnificent surroundings.

Around 300 feet away the waterway joins the magnificent Kings Bay. This is also fresh water fed by large natural springs. The water temperature is stable throughout the year at around 72 degrees due to the springs. This explains the fact that Crystal River is home to the largest number of manatee in the US, since as soon as the water temperature in the Gulf starts to fall the manatee head for Kings Bay.
Manatee viewing trips are available, as are guided snorkelling or scuba trips, however there are so many manatee in the Bay during the season that they can be seen from bridges, boats or even our yard. Swimming with the manatee is increasing in popularity and there are several areas that can not be entered to protect the gentle giants.

The fishing in the area is spectacular. Trout, snapper and redfish are abundant in the Bay and inshore, whilst off-shore grouper, tarpon and even shark are available. There are many professional guides who specialise in fishing trips.
Boats can be hired from several places in Crystal River but if you decide to bring your own then there is a free communal ramp at Pete’s Pier with additional free ramps on Fort Island Trail. There is ample room for temporary trailer storage in front of the villa.
The owners use the property themselves for the winter months which limits its availability to April through October (Christmas/New Year period is also available), hence the furnishings have been selected, not as the minimum acceptable for rentals, but to the owners exacting standards for their own use.

If you look at our website you can read the comments from our previous guests.

crystalrivervillarental.com


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Beach, Biking, Boating, Cinema, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Kayaking, Rafting, Restaurant, Shopping, Water Sports and Rental

Disney and Universal Studios are 90 minutes away, Busch Gardens are 60 minutes away.

Dishwasher, Air Conditioning, Cable or Satellite Television, Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, Tumble Dryer, DVD Player, Heating, IceMaker, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Parking, Private Pool, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Washing Machine

Low Season Price : $900 High Season Price : $900 per Week		View Availability Calendar
$300 is required as a deposit to secure the reservation. Any cancellation must be in writing and is subject to the following cancellation charges;- More than 2 months prior to arrival date full deposit 1 to 2 months prior to arrival date 50% total cost Less than 1 month prior to arrival date 100% total cost