See all properties
Entire home

Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL!

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL!

A spacious foyer with a marble floor, a staircase, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the sunset over a body of water.
A waterfront property with a large house, a dock, and a swimming pool.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of a body of water, and a chandelier.
A room with a large bed and a view of a sunset over a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, A Crystal River Kayak Company
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Similar properties

Bar (on property)
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crystal River
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,539 reviews
$104 nightly
The price is $116
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

About the neighborhood

Crystal River

With a stay at this vacation home in Crystal River, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.
View more Vacation Homes in Crystal RiverOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL!

HEATED POOL!!!
Manatee Palace is a spacious waterfront residence located directly on Kings Bay within the Crystal River Manatee Sanctuary — one of the few places in the United States where guests can legally swim with wild manatees. Kayaks and paddle boards are provided, allowing direct access to Three Sisters Springs and the surrounding waters. Manatees are present year-round, with peak season from November through early April. The property also serves as an excellent base during scallop season.
The home features four bedrooms with king beds, including a generous upstairs master suite overlooking the river, and comfortably sleeps 10-12. Guests enjoy a private heated pool available year-round, a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, high-speed Wi-Fi, central air conditioning, outdoor grilling, and plentiful parking. A private dock is available for those bringing their own boat.
Situated in a peaceful section of the sanctuary, the residence is only a short distance from local restaurants and shops.

FINE PRINT, 6/15 to 8/15 3 night minimum. ALSO, pricing is for 5 guests ONLY, additional 125 pp per night. Visitors only with the owner's permission; no parties allowed.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Table tennis

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 visitors other than the registered guests are permitted at the property without prior consent of the owner. No parties.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Crystal River Manatee Palace A Waterfront Retreat HEATED POOL! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and clean house, with an amazing outdoor area on the water. Would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lydia A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on Crystal River. Outside of the house could use a little loving care but I understand since we saw it was up for sale. With that said, the inside is spacious for a big family and is centrally located near many restaurants on the water or inland. Andrew was right on it when we needed some help, even though it was a holiday week-end.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was fabulous! Everything was great. I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kallie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, sparkling clean. Host was very welcoming and accommodating. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge home with large bedrooms and baths
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jason acted in a timely basis to our requests.House is in a great location. Manatees were right at the dock. Beautiful house with spectacular view.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

denise l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing property. Keep saying to my family this is a million dollar view. Andrew the owner is great and always available. Everything was absolutely perfect. You just don’t see Manatees, we had a dolphin come right up to us on the property and it winked at my entire family. Thank you Andrew for a great experience my only regret that it was too short.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and communication. We had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spacious property on the waterfront with a pool. You can't go wrong. Well appointed, great layout and space for everyone. I will make this a regular vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Great location

The property was very nice, the boat dock is on a deep water bay very easy to get to. We enjoyed the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great house and great location!

The house and property are fantastic. The location on Kings Bay is exceptional with close proximity to several restaurants and springs. Wonderful stay, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Girls getaway

Superb house on the water,wonderful host and got to see the manatees
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sean l.

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

Hello

Great Stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Excellent place for kayaking, water play and telaxing

Our entire family had a great vacation weekend! Super easy to communicate with the property manager. Plenty of room for everyone! Beautiful location. Wish we had planned to stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Great place!

We traveled to Crystal River with 4 adults and 5 kids (ages 4-9). We loved the property - very convenient to so many attractions, nice pool (heated enough to swim in January!), comfortable beds, and kayaks/paddleboards to play on. Would be happy to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

West Coast Paradise

Amazing property in a perfect location. Our group had a perfect weekend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Vacation

Outstanding property with friendly and respectful owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

The house was very spacious and accommodated our family perfectly.

We loved the location of the home and the convenience to all the water activities and restaurants. Great rental!! Andrew was awesome and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Family get-away

Bring your fishing pole! We had a great time…the water out back was full of manatees, tarpon, lady fish, and a myriad of other wildlife.The neighborhood was quiet and perfect for walks. Restaurants are close by and very good.We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Family Reunion

We all had a fantastic time. The hosts were amazing and so pleasant to communicate with. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Amazing house!

Beautiful and comfortable place. The owner was extremely communicative and helpful. He gave us a late check out with having to ask for it which really helped not feel rushed trying to get everything loaded up and get the boat out of the water. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Crystal River

We enjoyed scalloping/ sea cows, and the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

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

Great location great place

Andrew and staff were very friendly and helpful. Communication was excellent from Andrew and anything needed was quickly addressed. I would stay here again and definitely recommend it to others. We saw manatees everyday from the backyard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Wonderful time

This house was perfect for our family. We brought our boat and it was great. Thank you for an amazing time. Will be back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A.

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

Very clean, great location!

The house was just as advertised, was very clean and the view is absolutely gorgeous! We saw at least 10 manatees right off the back dock! The kayaks were a great way to explore the water and the nearby area. The host and property manager were both very attentive, helpful and responsive. Overall a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

Top Picks