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King's Bay Vacation Home

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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On King's Bay, discover the serene charm of this coastal retreat. Enjoy a tranquil atmosphere with frequent manatee and dolphin sightings from the backyard, where you can also access 4 kayaks and a floating dock. The house boasts modern comforts with newly remodeled features like an AC unit, furniture, roof, flooring bathroom & kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

King's Bay Vacation Home

Coastal Charm directly on King's Bay with a view of Banana Island. Manatees, Dolphins & Mullet are frequently spotted from the backyard. The Plantation Resort is right around the corner and there is a boat ramp less than 3 miles away. 4 Kayaks, 8’ x 20’ floating dock; and head dock available for use during your stay (boat lift not available)

The house has been fully remodeled since Hurricane Idalia, with a new & moved AC unit, furniture, roof, flooring, bathroom & kitchen

Master bedroom: King Size bed, tv and a private full bathroom.
Second bedroom Room: Queen size bed, tv, and entrance into the roomy 2nd bathroom.
Third beroom room: Queen size bed, tv, door to the carport and kitchen (Washer & Dryer is in the third bedroom)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

King's Bay Spring Shack
King's Vacation Crystal River
King's Bay Vacation Home Crystal River
King's Bay Vacation Home Private vacation home
King's Bay Vacation Home Private vacation home Crystal River

About the neighborhood

Located in Crystal River, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 16 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Bay Vacation Home 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 King's Bay Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King's Bay Vacation Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is King's Bay Vacation Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, 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 mi (5 km).

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King's Bay Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Great stay!

The house was amazing, very clean with updated renovations making it a very comfortable stay. Owner was very friendly and helpful. The location is spectacular with beautiful sunrise every morning. Even had a manatee greet me first thing while drinking my coffee watching the sunrise on dock. Will definitely rent again for our next family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Amazing!!!!

We had such a great time! This house is absolutely beautiful. The location on kings bay was breathtaking. We saw so many manatees right off the dock. We caught so many fish. I can’t say enough good things about this home. We definitely will be visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph H., Denver

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

Nice house, beautiful location!

The house was as advertised. The location on the bay was beautiful. Communication with the owner was great and the check-in process was very simple. The ONLY thing keeping me from giving 5 stars was AC. It simply could not keep up with August heat. The temp inside was usually around 80f during the day and wven uncomfortable at night. I do wish that had been communicated earlier/better. However, we still enjoyed our time in Crystal River.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on Kings BayLovely home with lots of room, beautiful lanai with water views. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, the sounds of the birds, the mullets jumping playfully out of the water. Home has everything you need. Soft sheets and towels, large kitchen with all the plates, pots and more than you could use.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a recently renovated property that was super clean, nicely furnished, and attentively cared for. The new coffee maker did not work and they brought a new one that same day! Excellent view of bay Very comfortable beds Nice touches throughout the home. Great communication with the host We will be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay at Kings Bay Vacation Home in Crystal River was a lovely experience. I would suggest this property to the most conscientious of travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a great time...beautiful location...beautiful home...well appointed rental...thumbs up...we will try and make it back next summer !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Vacation

Had a great time, house is beautiful and location is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Favorite location

Our group has been scalloping together for the past 8 years and this has been our favorite bnb to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Girls weekend

Excellent location, quiet and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was more than we expected and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Erica was great to deal with. We are already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristen F., Where do you live?

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

Great location

We had a great time. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Scalloping trip

beautiful home with everything we needed. Floating dock to tie your boat to and a table set up for claning scallops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. What a lovely gem to have found for a long weekend stay! We will most certainly be booking again. The home was very beautiful, the location is perfect and it was so nice to be able to bring our boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., Bluffton, United States

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

Beautiful Location

This is our second time staying in this beautiful home with great views of the Bay. Short paddles to multiple springs, manatees off the dock, great kayaks. Great place to stay in King's Bay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Vacation

This is our second time staying at this home, it’s in a great location and is a very nice home..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Excellent location

We had a wonderful stay celebrating my son’s birthday and enjoying all things water. Perfect spot for Kings Bay and the springs. The house met all our needs and the host is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

A. Bruce W., New Carlisle IN

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

Perfect Crystal River Home

Great view of King’s Bay. Caught catfish and long nose gar and saw many manatee cruising under the dock.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Awesome once again

Location Location Location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing weekend

We had a great time! The owner was super helpful and communicative. The location of the property and water views are fabulous. The neighborhood is really quiet. We saw manatees right off the dock. The beds were very comfortable, so we slept like babies. The house had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Great property!

Everything as advertised. Great waterfront view. We had manatees pass in front of the dock. Location was quiet and yet close to activities, shopping and restaurants. Fully equipped kitchen. Home had some Christmas decorations which was very nice and thoughtfully done. Would go back in a second.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S., Atlanta, Georgia

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

Great house and water views!

Erica was a great host! Beyond helpful and accommodating. We did a last minute getaway and couldn’t of been happier with our choice. At night with the view it felt like the house was in the water. Truly spectacular water views to wake up to and also loved the mid century vibe of the house. Having the kayaks here was an added bonus and super easy to kayak right out into the bay. The location was perfect and close to everything. Would definitely recommend and stay at Erica’s place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Great house with spectacular location

This house sits on King's Bay. The view from most rooms in the house are spectacular. We saw manatees swimming by almost every day. We used the two kayaks provided with the house to explore the bay. The rooms are comfortably large, the beds are great, and the house was well equipped and supplied. The neighborhood is very quiet and friendly, but great dining and activities are just a couple of minutes away. This is a great property. We stayed the entire month of February and hope to return sometime next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Sensational accommodations

Location was key when selecting a place to vacation. This house had so much more than we expected and the view from the house was beautiful! We used the kayaks and saw so many dolphins and manatees. We could have just stayed for a month. Incredibly pleased with every aspect of this experience! There was so much attention to detail with the quality of sheets and towels to supplies for cleaning and even a variety of soaps, shampoo and conditioner, body wash, condiments for sandwiches and coffees and teas, sugar and creamers included. You literally could bring a bag of clothes and a small cooler and be set for the weekend! The front door was a little challenging to operate but we went in and out of the carport entrance so it wasn’t a problem. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a weekend here for a family fishing trip and were very pleasantly surprised by how much this place exceeded our expectations. The home was much larger than we anticipated, offering plenty of room for everyone to relax and be comfortable. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked, making meals easy and enjoyable, and everything throughout the house was absolutely immaculate.The outdoor dock was a highlight—perfect for morning coffee, fishing, and watching the water. We loved seeing people diving nearby to view manatees, and each evening we were treated to mullet jumping at sunset. It was peaceful, beautiful, and exactly the kind of stay we hoped for.We would absolutely return and highly recommend this VRBO to anyone visiting Crystal River. A wonderful find!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025