We had a fantastic family vacation with our adult children. We took our boat which we were able to dock behind the house. It was nice just being able to hop in the boat and go. We caught lots of fish and ended our days swimming in the springs and or the nice refreshing pool!

The house was wonderful. Thanks so much for all the extras that were in the kitchen

Enjoyed the house. Great location just steps from the water. The house had everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Such fun! So relaxing! The pool was wonderful, the kids didnt want to come out. The patio had wonderful shade and fans and made a perfect place to supervise. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked easily. The grill was just fun. My first time using a Blackstone but I’m sold. We kayaked in the canal, fished, hiked Crystal River Preserve State Park, swam at Fort Island and saw manatees at Hunter Park. We had a wonderful vacation. The house was cool and comfortable and had everything from night lights to beach towels. Thank you so much for such a relaxing trip. Huge fans from North Carolina!

Nice layout for family and friends. Always an enjoyable stay, close to downtown. We had the pleasure of seeing a dolphin in the mouth of the canal. Thank you

We had not had a family vacation in a couple of years and this was such a relaxing spot. The pool was awesome, the canal behind is pretty and a great spot to watch turtles play, the house is well stocked, and is in great proximity to everything. The neighborhood was really quiet. The ice maker in the garage is a really nice added detail. We found the beds to be comfortable and the master bathroom is fantastic with a huge shower. Lots of beach towels are provided for the pool. This was the most equipped rental I have stayed in in a number of years. I had brought my own restock items of trash bags, toilet paper, etc but really didn’t need them. Basic spices and coffee filters are in the kitchen. They even had shampoo and body wash if you forgot your own. We had most of our own stuff with us, but the owners obviously have taken great care to ensure their renters have a comfortable stay. I would definitely stay again and reccomend to friends. There are even books and toys. Tips: go to Homosassa to see the manatees. The boat tour is affordable and you see so many animals. It is a much better deal than Three Sisters. Bubbaques has a delicious salad bar and Hunter Springs is a great place to snorkel. All of the above is a short drive from this property.

It was everything we needed - pet friendly, heated pool, canal frontage, lots of room.

We visited Crystal River in late March and were ready to see some manatee and relax. This house did not disappoint. Each day we saw one or two in the cancel behind the house and decided to go out several times in the kayak and into other cancels but never saw any. Then the last day, at high tide there were 5 adults and one baby in the cancel and we were able to watch them for almost an hour. It was great. The house is very nice and would definetly return for scallop season

The home is in a great location just off the main highway making it super fast and easy to go anywhere. All rooms were comfortable.master bed 6/10 soft, guest bed 5/10 soft. Tons of extras provided like shampoo and laundry detergent that I’m used to bringing for myself. The outdoor and pool area was really nice though we didn’t use it (the noseeums were vicious!). Could use a deep cleaning but otherwise a great stay!! Highly recommend!

The house was exactly as depicted. We have rented many house through VRBO and this was the best supplied of any. David, the homeowner was very accessible and accommodating. It was a quiet neighborhood and very close to the features of Crystal River. I give it my highest recommendation.

The Turtle House was exactly as advertised. We really enjoyed the Kayaks and paddle boards. House had everything needed for our stay. David and Brittany were great host.

We enjoyed our Thanksgiving in the Turtle House! Perfect location to enjoy all that Crystal River has to offer! We enjoyed swimming with Manatees, the Citrus Ave shops & restaurants, Three Sisters Nat’l Park and lounging around this comfy home watching football. We enjoyed the fire pit and cooking on the Blackstone(what a treat). Home is very clean and beds are comfy. David is so great with communication. Hope to be back!

We really enjoyed our stay at the turtle house. The house we very clean, well stocked with all sorts of extras and plenty big enough for our family of 4 and little dog! We were very happy with our stay and the condition of the home. We were expecting a heated pool and unfortunately we were very disappointed that the pool temp averaged 68 degrees and only reached 72. We were really hoping it would have been warmer than that as the pool and hot tub were 2 of the big reasons we chose to stay at that property. We were also disappointed to find the hot tub was empty - that was an amenity we were really looking to enjoy. Overall great house - but a very disappointing that we weren’t able to enjoy 2 of what were the big amenities, in our opinion, that drew us to the house.

Beautiful home on quiet neighborhood street that is a dead end with a boat accessible canal. Home was as advertised but you really cannot appreciate until you visit. Was able to put the boat in at the ramp right around the corner for only $15.00. Dogs had a great time and the pool was a hit with the kid. Momma loved the kitchen, and shower. Dad’s favorites included the screened in pool where we ate every meal and having the boat in the water just a few steps from the house.

We stayed here for a few days with our older kids (ages 12-21) and our pups. The neighborhood is such a quiet, pleasant place to hang out and walk. I felt safe being out walking by myself or sending the kids out to walk our dogs. We explored with the kayaks/SUPs, and we went hiking at a nearby park. The kids loved the pool, and the doggy door/potty area worked out great for the dogs. My husband even saw manatees on one of the kayak outings. There's a Publix about 10 minutes away, and basic shopping spots in the area if you forget something. I loved that this spot was "off the beaten path," so it was more about resting and hanging out and exploring. We didn't have any problems, so didn't need to communicate with property manager. But the neighbors were nice, and the house itself was in great shape.

We appreciated being out of the middle of Crystal River. Not far or difficult to go to town for shopping or dining. Nice short, quiet street. There is a bit of a boat ride at slow speed to get to the main channel. We enjoyed it ourselves, but some people may not like it. Also, we have a relatively small 17 foot boat. If I had a much larger boat, access into the canal and turning around may have been a challenge. Again, it worked great for us and we had no complaints. Bed was comfortable. All in all, a great property and we really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely consider staying there again.

We had the best time at the Turtle House… looking forward to coming back and enjoying the area and more scalloping.

My family and I had a great time. The house had everything we needed. Was clean and conveniently located.

We all enjoyed our stay, house is stocked with what you will need and communication with the owner was fantastic. The house was perfect and relaxing, perfect location to boat ramp, the river and getting into the channel.

We were 6 adults ,we have a really good time,everything is reallly good there ,thank you David !

This was our second scallop season staying at the Turtle House. We had the best time ever and the house perfectly suited our needs. Our kids loved the living room and tv area and played in the pool non stop. The black stone cooktop was amazing for evening meals. The host has wonderful communication and looks for solutions quickly. Our whole family looks forward to this house every scallop season, we will be returning next year and can’t wait!

The house is beautifully decorated & clean. First off this house has a sunken Livingroom and one of the bedrooms has a step up into it. The pool area also has a step down. The flooring in these areas blend to make it easy to miss the steps and the bathroom step down in the middle of the night is an accident waiting to happen. One of our friends children fell in the pool area due to one of these step downs. The steps in the house are marked with caution stickers but the pool is not. There was a mistake on the dates of our booking. We thought our reservation was for a Thursday to a Sunday. Apparently it was mistakenly reserved for Wednesday to Saturday. The owner never called us to find out why we didn't check in or see if we were ok Wednesday which would have made us take another look at the dates. The cleaning lady arrived on a Saturday and accused me of checking out late on purpose. We cleaned out or things in 20 minutes or less while wet in our bathing suits and drive home 4+ hours that way. It was horrible.

We had a wonderful stay at the Turtle House! We spent a week in heaven and didnt want to leave. The house is great, the was amazing and we love the neighborhood. The canal is a nice slow cruise 30 minute ride out to the main river. Boat ramp is around the corner and easy put in and take out. Our 21ft cobia had no problems getting in and out.

Perfect location. Plenty of room for our family of 7. Kitchen was adequately equipped with everything you need and the Blackstone grill was definitely used the most, grilled fish for dinner then bacon and eggs on the griddle the next morning. Pool was nice. Water was not cold. Just perfect. Overall everything was great. Would definitely stay again

We had a great stay!! House was stocked with everything we needed. Host was great. Kids loved the pool and kayaks. Highly recommended 😊

Fantastic! The Property has water frontage and kayaks and paddle boards are provided. The pool was perfect and well maintained with a nice grill located on the patio. We had several storms pass through during our stay but that didn't stop us from having a great time. David was very attentive and helpful.

had an excellent time. the house was perfect all the amenities you could need and having the ice machine was golden. also met the neighbors very nice and it happened to be his 50 birthday on the same day as my husband. can not wait to come back again we did not want to leave. IT was just perfect.

Very nice property. Very accommodating. They have everything you need for a relaxing trip.

The property is much more than pictures show. Our two year old played in the pool after breakfast, in the afternoon, and before bed. We loved how he was able to dispense his energy all the while in a covered, fenced area. The hot tub was nice for the adults too. We have a 24 ft boat that we docked on the floating dock. The boat launch is a block away. We loved the convenience of walking a few steps off the back porch to the boat for daily fishing. We were worried about the depth and width of the small canal from the pictures but we had no problem navigating in or out. It is about a 20 minute boat ride to Crystal River which was such a beautiful, peaceful ride. The owners do not cut corners with anything; it is very clean, well furnished with essentials, and adds several thoughtful touches to enhance your stay. We met the neighbors on all sides and all of them were super friendly and helpful leading me to believe the owners are easy with which to work. Parking is tight for two vehicles and a boat trailer. While there we snorkeled, fished, took boat rides to dinner, golfed, and sat by the fire. We played "HORSE" every night in the pool with the basketball goal provided. Overall-a wonderful experience.

This location and house is exactly what we were looking for. The pool was great and being able to have the boat in the water was an absolute must.

Stayed for nine days this house and the house was wonderful. Dealing with the owner was a great experience. Everything was provided with the house and a very well-stocked kitchen. As far as linens go and beach towels excellent. And the house was very clean. Will stay there again.

The Turtle House was everything we had hoped for and more! We loved the heated pool and the hot tub. We even took advantage of the stocked firewood for the fire pit a couple of evenings during our stay. The Blackstone was also a nice amenity. We used it almost every night to prepare our meals. We would definitely recommend The Turtle House to anyone looking for a relaxing, worry-free getaway.