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Hidden gem in Crystal River with everything needed for a PERFECT vacation.

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Nature lovers will adore The Sasse Palm, a serene retreat near Crystal River. Enjoy kayaking or boating and then relax at the fire pit, play air hockey, or grill up your catch of the day.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Hidden gem in Crystal River with everything needed for a PERFECT vacation.

  • Welcome to The Sasse Palm! If you love nature, enjoy boating, kayaking, or just a quiet place near the sea this is the place to be!! Crystal River is the Manatee Capital of the world and is a favorite destination for scalloping, and fishing! Our recently updated 3 bdrm, 2 ba home can accommodate a family vacation or fishing group. We are 1/4 mile from the Plantation boat ramp and a few miles from Fort Island ramp and BEACH! House is fully equipped and awaiting your arrival. We have plenty of boat trailer parking, air hockey, a fire pit, and a grill.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No refunds for weather.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Crystal River, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Fort Island Gulf Beach. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
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FL, Crystal River

What's nearby

  • A close-up of a manatee's head underwater.
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A manatee swimming underwater.
    Three Sisters Springs
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Clear water with submerged rocks and aquatic plants.
    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company
    2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    5 min drive
  • Cody's Original Roadhouse
    4 min drive
  • RaceTrac
    3 min drive
  • Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden gem in Crystal River with everything needed for a PERFECT vacation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hidden gem in Crystal River with everything needed for a PERFECT vacation.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden gem in Crystal River with everything needed for a PERFECT vacation.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden gem in Crystal River with everything needed for a PERFECT vacation. located?

Located in the heart of Crystal River, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jdmohan@yahoo.com B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very nice and comfortable. The location was perfect. Host was responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and very nice. Set up very well. It was nice to stay in a house. Felt like home. The owners were very helpful when we had an issue with the internet. I would recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Crystal River.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

River vacay !

Really enjoyed our stay at hidden gem. The cleanliness, decor, and hospitality of hosts more than met our needs. Even the teenagers were complimentary :-). Property is conveniently located and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

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

wheelchair ramp in garage

So nice, clean and well stocked with all cooking and dish needs. Very quiet and comfortable house. Wide doorway to one bedroom, bathrooms are great but not wheelchair accessible. Very close to all things in Crystal Springs. Great hosts, loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Sasse Palm

This is a lovely quiet home close to downtown Crystal River. The decor is so tasteful and all necessary supplies are provided. The kitchen in particular has all the equipment you could possibly need. Any requests for assistance were promptly and kindly addressed. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jdmohan@yahoo.com B.

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

Perfect house and perfect location

The house has a neat outside appearance and is beautifully remodeled on the inside. We enjoyed all the decor and everything was provided to make our stay very comfortable. It was nice having a washer & dryer too, so we could go home with clean clothes. The garage was perfect for us to keep our kayaks in. The home is in a quiet neighborhood and is very convenient to Three Sisters Springs for manatee viewing and Hunter Springs Park for launching our kayaks and paddling around that area for more manatees. Also it’s an easy drive south to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. From the kayak center there you can rent or launch your own kayaks for a beautiful paddle down the clear turquoise waters of the Weeki Wachee spring run/river.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well maintained, clean property, quiet and convenient to dining and attractions. Couldn’t be happier
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect getaway home! This place was clean, comfortable, well furnished with everything - even puzzles and games - to make the time spent here pleasant and relaxing. Restaurants were conveniently nearby though the home's neighborhood itself is perfectly quiet and peaceful. We loved our time in Crystal River and Homosassa and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray J.

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

Hidden Gem

Great house- very nice and clean that provided everything that we were looking for during our visit. Next time we're in the area would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Great Place to Stay

This house was perfect for our family of five! It was very clean, comfortable, and great location for what planned. We did all our activities in Homasassa Springs and it was a quick easy drive from the house. The owners were very nice and made sure all was well with us. I would highly recommend staying at this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Summer weekend stay

We rented this nice 3 bedroom house for the weekend while we visited the Crystal River area. Very nice place close to the hotspots in the area. We enjoyed our stay kayaking and saw several manatees and enjoyed the cool springs. Was a great weekend for our family. This was a great place to relax and recuperate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

4th of July Fun

Our family had a wonderful time at The Sasse Palm. We enjoyed fishing, scalloping and the fireworks. House was amazing and filled with tons of extras. Host were friendly and quick to respond about questions. Loved all the suggestions people had about places to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly G.

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

Fabulous

I came from GA with 3 of my best friends. We had a fantastic stay the house was better than we could have imagined. They had anticipated everything we could need. The house was clean, beautiful and well supplied. We swim with the manatees ate seafood every day, and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great experience. Also great shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Loved this home!

We truly loved this rental. The house was clean, spacious and the beds were comfy. The kitchen has everything you would need to cook with. The host have put a lot into this home to make anyones stay as comfortable as possible. You WILL find lots of extra little things/perks at this rental that you will NOT find at others. The location was quite and yet close to things like the grocery store and activities. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susan B.

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

A Total Dud

We had this place reserved for weeks in advance, and received a notification for upcoming trip prior to the stay, but never got check in instructions. When I contacted the owner about check in... I was told the reservation had been cancelled weeks earlier, and the place was not available due to construction issues of some kind. We were left in a lurch and had to drive a ways to find a hotel room for the night. What a disappointment. The host had no other options and everything he/she recommended was booked or shut down.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Our first ever extended vacation!

My husband and I were hoping for a quiet retreat, enjoying some warm, but not too warm weather, spending a little time with friends and our daughter. The Sasse Palm is so conveniently centered in the quietest neighborhood ever, yet only minutes from grocery stores, restaurants, and the main town area of Crystal River. It was perfect and our friends thought so, too. Rachel and Andrew were wonderful to work with, answering questions , fixing a drain, exchanging a chair, explaining the thermostat. They gave us suggestions of restaurants to try and asked if we needed any bathroom and kitchen supplies replaced. Theirs is the best stocked home we have ever rented! We loved the large bowl of fruit and welcome note. There is much to do in Crystal River and surrounding towns and we took advantage by sightseeing almost every day, but it was always a pleasure to come back to the Sasse Palm! Thank you to the Wires for sharing your home. Carol W.
Stayed 37 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise and Jim S.

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

The Best Experience!!

My husband and I have stayed in many properties all around US and Europe and this is probably our best experience ever. The hosts are incredible to work with. We had a few questions when we checked in as we are not very savvy when it comes to technology with the internet and such. Within minutes of my inquiry, Mr Wire called us backed and patiently and kindly walked us through it. The home is spectacular-absolutely beautiful, clean open and inviting. You can see it has been recently remodeled with lovely colors and decor. It radiates tender loving care and great energy. It has everything you need. The master bed is very comfortable and everything is well equipped, including snacks so generously provided. The home is in a very quiet and peaceful area surrounded by gorgeous trees that give you a sense of protection. After our long days out exploring this fabulous area, it was a sanctuary to come “home” to. We cannot wait to come back and stay again and again. Thank you so very, very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

This rental was very clean and the hosts were were very thoughtful.

We hope to return next year. The location was perfect for our family. This property had everything we needed. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the cooking utensils you could possibly need. There were extra blankets which my family of 6 always needs. They provided plenty of towels and wash clothes. The host even provided starter stuff like toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap and trash bags. During our stay we did everything from paddle boarding, Sea World, shopping in Ocala, the Trampoline Park, golf, dinners out, Family scavenger hunt, Thanksgiving dinner out with our extended family and just enjoyed visiting with family. We made a lot great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

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

Perfect

Great location and the parking was perfect since we had two trucks with boat trailers. The owners response time was nothing short of excellent and the home had lots of little extras like creamers for our coffee and misc condiments... you know the things you forget (haha).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Cute house, well done remodel inside

Everything was very clean and thoughtful touches throughout, like having laundry detergent available. Nice welcome basket with some treats. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Best VRBO we have rented

Outstanding
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

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

Fantastic Family Fun

Our family was visiting the area from Northern Michigan and, not knowing the area, we didn’t really know what to expect. The Sasse Palm was absolutely perfect for our family. The home was very clean and had everything we needed including beach chairs and beach towels. There was a fenced in backyard where the kids were able to play plus an air hockey table inside. There were games, puzzles and activity books as well. We did a lot of meals at the house including outdoor grilling on the patio. All of the basics for cooking were included. The area is family friendly and we were able to take walks throughout the neighborhood. The hosts touched base to make sure we had everything we needed and were readily available throughout our stay to help with anything that came up. They were so helpful both before and after our visit. We will definitely stay again when we’re back in the area. We highly recommend The Sasse Palm!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denni M.

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

Good spot

Good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable, quiet, convenient

Everything was exactly as portrayed. Communication was good, the house was clean and well-appointed, we would recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayce D.

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

Golden Girls Getaway

This was the best house for our girls trip!! The house was beautiful, clean, and perfect location! The owners were absolutely wonderful, left a gift basket, had games, and cleaning supplies!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022