Beautiful Beginnings at Bayside
Bed and Breakfast in Crystal River, FL
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this bed and breakfast
11 km from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Beautiful Beginnings at Bayside is a recently renovated property situated in Crystal River and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Crystal River, FL
Available Rooms
Deluxe Queen Room
1 Queen • 398 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe King Room
1 King • 4305 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Reviews
100% verified reviews
10.0
Excellent food, exceptional hostess
Nothing
10.0
Nice quite. Laid back clean rooms very comfortable bed and the snacks left out. Nicely run.
All good .
9.0
Clean and spacious rooms. Tina was a great host. We came late after visiting with friends and she told us someone would be waiting for us. Having a hot breakfast in the morning was great.
Nothing
10.0
We loved our stay. The room is spacious and comfortable. Everything is immaculately clean. Breakfast was great. Snacks available 24/7. The staff is exceptional. Would love to stay again. Lots of nice touches from art work to white linen tablecloths at breakfast. Very quiet.
9.0
Die Freundlichkeit der Mitarbeiter,der schon mögliche frühe Check in(13 Uhr)sowie das sensationelle Frühstück was keine Wünsche offen ließ.Top☺️
10.0
Ideally located, very comfortable, quiet, and the staff were so friendly. Tina is an exceptional host who is so warm, thoughtful, and attentive.
There was nothing I didn’t like.
9.0
Close by biking trails,also center of town which had wonderful stores and restaurants.
Can’t think of thing
9.0
Really lovely! The builing doesn't Look so welcoming and the Mainroad is behind it and the cemetary in Front....BUT its very nice inside, seems like you step directly into,,golden girls " sitcom 😂 but seriously, its very clean , very adorable Staffel including tucker the dog. We loved it and sadly we had only one night
That ervything for breakfast is wrapped in plastic
10.0
Tout était parfait
8.0
The property is well located for seeing the manatees and there were several restaurants close by. We used the Thai Phoon, which was very good. We were also able to check in early which was helpful. Our room was clean and very nice and there was plenty of free parking.
We found it quite noisy, we could hear conversations through the walls which started at 6.00am. There was also someone playing loud music in the early hours.
10.0
Tina und ihre Mitarbeiter*innen sind perfekte Gastgeber. Sehr familiäre und herzliche Atmosphäre.
10.0
As a small boutique hotel the property was exceptionally clean, and the rooms were detailed very nicely and are very comfortable.
Everything was great
8.0
Tina is a very caring host. Rooms furnished in country style. Good breakfast, with non diary milk available.
10.0
Everything about Beautiful Beginings was perfect. Tina was very friendly and made sure our stay was everything we could have asked for. She made us breakfast each morning, the rooms were clean and comfy, the location was great and the staff was wonderful!
That I had to go home and couldn’t stay longer.
10.0
The room and hotel were great!!
Breakfast was amazing.
10.0
Staff was outstanding. Friendly, caring and willing to help
9.0
Great location, extremely accommodating hostess, clean and comfortable accommodations
10.0
Very comfortable bed and delicious breakfast. Staff was extremely helpful in every way. Very close to Three Sister’s to see the manatees.
9.0
Schoon,netjes alles werkte naar behoren
Nvt
10.0
Tina and Bob were super friendly and cared a lot and had great Recommendations in and around crystal river. A welcomed surprise was the super comfortable and adjustable Bed. The Breakfast had a great variety and was very tasty. Overall the Hotel is super clean and feels like home! We also like to mention, that the whole Hotel and Facilities seems to be accessible. Overall we had a wonderful time and can totally recommend it!
10.0
Staff were superb. Breakfast was excellent. Rooms were spotless. Lounge and tv’s were a nice bonus.
Everything was excellent
10.0
Tina ist ein tolle Gastgeberin. Der Check-In war unkompliziert, das Zimmer war sehr schön eingerichtet und in dem Bett haben wunderbar geschlafen! Sehr nahe bei den Manatee-Tours
Der sehr laut brummende Kühlschrank!
9.0
Tina war eine sehr nette Gastgeberin. Alles war sehr familiär. Zimmer war gemütlich, sauber und wir haben sehr gut geschlafen. Vieles ist zu Fuß möglich.
Hätten am Check out Tag noch den ganzen Tag ohne Aufpreis unser Zimmer nutzen können.
Frühstück war sehr gut. Tina hätte uns sogar nach unserer Manatee Tour noch frische Sandwichs zubereitet.
Wir können das Hotel weiterempfehlen.
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10.0
Everything! The hotel is so nice and you feel like you are coming home! The location of the hotel is great too. Close to everything you need! But the best there is Tina. She takes care of everything and makes the best breakfast. You will love it!
Nothing
9.0
- very friendly and supportive staff
- very good breakfast
10.0
Breakfast was great, Tina’s freshly made egg, cheese, sausage croissants were delicious! Great selection!
Nothing
10.0
Building and room were very clean. People very nice polite. Rooms were more like apartments.
Not sure if pets are allowed. We usually travel with our cat.
10.0
This is the best hotel we have ever stayed in. Tina is AMAZING!
We liked everything about this hotel. We feel very secure staying here and wouldn’t think twice about staying here again!
10.0
This place was amazing to us! The room was absolutely lovely and comfortable in all ways. Tina went out of her way to help us in any way she could. Bob, the owner, was there everyday to have wonderful conversations as well. Breakfast had many choices and very satisfying. As others have mentioned, this place has been refurbished and is continuing to add things to accommodate anything that comes up. We’ll definitely be going back for the wonderful hospitality! And let’s not forget the resident second in command,Tucker, the super Bishon.
The other great thing, there are so many great restaurants nearby. Check out Yelp of ask Tina.
Also great is the beautiful drive there. Whether from the North, East or South, it’s a beautiful drive.
Slmodt forgot, the bed was sooooo comfortable!
Yes, the water took awhile to get to our room, but I’ve given them a fix for that. I’m sure they’ll get on it.
10.0
Tina and Bob (& their cute dog) are lovely and were so helpful during our stay! We enjoyed our time at this hotel very much . It exceed our expectations completely! Would love to come back;)
Everything was great!
10.0
Sehr gemütlich und persönlich eingerichtet. Das 1 hebt sich deutlich von Standardhotels ab und hat seinen eigenen Charme. Damit passt es super zur Stadt. Ein besonderes Erlebnis. Ich würde die Unterkunft jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
10.0
Beautiful Beginnings was a great place to stay! We had to find a place to stay very quickly when another family option we had in the area fell through. The manager Tina was so helpful and accommodating and set us up with everything we needed. We were there for a week and she went out of her way to make us welcome and answer any questions we had. Breakfast was served every morning and it was very good. The owner lives on-site, so is available for any questions or needs. The hotel was previously a senior memory care center that has been renovated and serves as a hotel. The rooms and bathrooms are bigger than the average room and very homey. The entire place was very clean and newly remodeled. The bed was very comfortable. The lobby and outside porch provide extra places to hang out or eat. The room had a refrigerator, with a nice size freezer. Main entrance doors had a security code providing a great feeling of safety. We had an excellent stay and were sad to leave at the end of the week, we felt like family while there. Manager Tina and Owner Bob made it a great week for us. Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others.
The water in the shower took a little long to heat up, but once it did it was great. Good water pressure.
8.0
Breakfast was great.
Rooms are not insulated at all, so we were noisy,but so we're the other people across from us.
I just didn't complain!!!!
Just have someone to check the customers in better.
10.0
The property was very clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing. Made you feel like family.
10.0
It was like staying in an art gallery. Paintings lined the walls that mostly came from the owner's travels. The continental breakfast was very good. We were treated like family.
No
10.0
The place is super clean and the beds are Tempur-Pedic. The continental breakfast is set up so wonderful and the decor is amazing. But the best is how wonderful Tina and Bob are. Some of the nicest people we have met. Tina does an excellent job and keeping everything in order. Tina is a true gem!!!!! Bob was so wonderful to talk to. Both know the area very well and lots of great recommendations. We can't wait to go back!!!!!
Nothing. All was wonderful.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Crystal River?
The average price for a rental in Crystal River is £179 per night. This rental is £96 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Beginnings at Bayside. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful Beginnings at Bayside pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Beginnings at Bayside?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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