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Villa rental in Crystal River, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA |
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Our Dream, waterfront, private pool, kayaks (Ref:
1554)
Self catering villa in Crystal River, USA |
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Review submitted by LYNN
from Bournemouth
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(Submitted:
08/09/2009) |
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| "A lovely property in a perfect position, the photographs of the property do not do it justice as the house is beautiful. All in all a well equipped house, everything you need for your vacation.
The covered pool is also great/
A very short distance to Kings bay by boat, approx 5mins by canoe, if you fancy a game of golf the plantation is only 5 mins away by car.
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Review submitted by Cliff
from Newbury
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(Submitted:
18/08/2008) |
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| "Clean, spacious, good pool area. Lovely location lots to do close by. Quiet and private. Excellent!"
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Review submitted by Vida
from Summerfield, FL
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(Submitted:
19/06/2008) |
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| "This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. It is a charming location with peacful surroundings not at all like the tourist destinations so prevalent in Florida. We had a wonderful time. The house is very clean and well equiped. We only had to bring our food, everything else was provided."
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Review submitted by Karen, Peter & John
from Tobermory
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(Submitted:
18/09/2007) |
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| "Property looked a bit gloomy on the outside and the drive was flooded but we had arrived in an awful thunder and lightening storm and could barely see the road in front of us at times! Walking into the villa and seeing everything that was available was just lovely. It is beautifully set out and equipped, the beds are very comfortable and the pool is lovely. The screening around the Florida room was quite difficult to see out of when it was sunny but it was lovely to sit in early in the morning watching the wildlife, such as humming birds, geckos, frogs, crickets, heron, kingfisher, dolphin and turtles. The pool was lovely and we were entertained by a gecko who decided to have a float on it and it then jumped onto a beach ball that was in the pool and happily floated all the way around it. I would recommend to anyone hiring a car to get to the villa to ensure they have loose change. The first toll booth we got to wasn't manned and would only accept the correct change, the lowest we had was a $5 note! We met several others at the toll booth with the same problem. Luckily the next one had change but I wish someone had warned us about the toll booths, they're everywhere! I wouldn't recommend Budget hire cars, the car wasn't cleaned inside properly, had dents in it, the parking brake wouldn't go off and we were told just don't use it! The glovebox was broken as well. We'd hired a Lincoln Tourer, it was way too big and wallowed terribly on the roads, oh and it was very thirsty, luckily fuel is so cheap over there! Highly recommend trips to the Crystal River Wildlife refuge, boat trips at 10.30am and 1.30 pm every day, just turn up 15 mintues prior as it's a first come first served, trips are only $10 each. Saw dolphin, kingfisher, bald eagles, egrets, wood stork and much more. Guides were very helpful. Homosassa Springs wildlife reserve have 6 captive manatees and all sorts of different animals, wild and captive to see. Manatee tour and dive is about 15 mins drive away and we had an amazing encounter with several manatees and a very friendly youngster in amazing clear water. Sea World was about 2 hours away and Busch Gardens about 1˝ hours but both worth a vist. The villa is an ideal base for a holiday because it is in "real" America, the town is starting to be developed but is still a really quiet area and you feel very safe there. We will definately return one day and would recommend the villa to anyone and everyone!"
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Review submitted by JAN
from SADDLEWORTH LANCASHIRE
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(Submitted:
05/03/2007) |
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| "We arrived to find a well maintained and very clean home. The facilities were excellent, just like being at home. They were exactly as described and very comfortable. We have travelled extensively around the USA and Canada and always stay in private homes. This has been our best experience so far. Every thing you could want and more beside.
The florida room and the pool were just great and sometimes we had to drag ourselves away as we so absorbed with the wildlife. Within minutes of arrival and whilst looking around we watched an osprey fly past, catch a fish and perch opposite to eat it. It was then disturbed by a red shouldered hawk. How great is that. We also saw racoons, otters, manatee, shoals of fish and lots more birds. The neighbours were fab and helped us with our attempts to fish of the sea wall. They caught some awesome fish.
We hired a boat for two days and tootled around Kings bay, saw great wildlife here too. Went swimming with the manatees with Captain Mike, an expereince not to forget, boating down the to the springs in the early morning with the mist on the river, it was a very special day and one we will all remember .We saw lots of manantees too. We visited the Homassa Wild life park, which has greatly improved since we came a few years ago, a good day out. We also went to Rainbow Springs and Cedar key, two other super excursions. Driving down to the beach to watch the beautiful sunsets was also another great pastime, as was watching the dolphins in the bay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Our Dream and would love to return sometime in the near future.
Regards Jan and Jean West"
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Review submitted by RORY
from CHELMSFORD
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(Submitted:
05/01/2006) |
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| "SUPERB LOCATION AND WELL LAID OUT VILLA"
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Review not verified by RentalSystems*
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(Submitted:
17/05/2005) |
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"Thanks so much for a great holiday. Because you have thought of everything we had nothing to do except enjoy ourselves. We did visit the theme parks and Busch Gardens was our family favorite.
SC, Grand Cayman
Just a few words about our GREAT holiday at your wonderful home. Firstly, the photo’s and description do not do it justice! Its lovely and we really enjoyed staying here and looking after your home for a couple of weeks.
AT, Lincoln, UK
Finding somewhere blind on the internet was of some concern! Was it real? what would it really be like? The pictures did not do it justice, what a lovely, fine home! All the comforts of home and a pool ! Hope to return next year
RR, Georgia, USA
Our first experience of staying at a "Vacation Rental Home" was wonderful. .. while sitting in the screen room we saw a dolphin swim by and a little later it went by again. Very exciting !
All in all the most comfortable vacation we’ve ever been on.
SC, Alaska, USA
Our stay @ the Villa was absolutely marvellous !!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was one of the best weeks of our lives. Thanks for offering such an accommodating home. We fished every day & enjoyed the pool, patio & backyard view.
My husband wants me to add that if you ever consider selling your piece of paradise to please give us first dibs.
Thanks so much!!! Sincerely,
MR, Ocala, USA
We all enjoyed our stay here, the location was very scenic. …now we know where your lovely house is we will spread the word to those people who think that Florida is just Disney
PB, Surrey, UK
We … had a great time in your lovely home. The swimming pool was wonderful and I liked the fact it was enclosed - as our 3 year old liked to wander to the screen room - hence safety issues. The Fort Island Beach was the best and so near which was a bonus.
We saw dolphins, and a variety of heron, hummingbirds and fish. This was wonderful and exciting, we also had a go on your canoe.
At the beach we saw dolphins and they came into the bay.
We hope to come again in the future.
JO, London, UK
We just wanted to tell you that we had a wonderful stay. Your home is lovely, very comfortable and very welcoming.
Thanks again for our wonderful stay
TF, Georgia, USA
We have just returned from Crystal River after having one of the best … holidays ever. Best because of the house, the area, the wildlife, the golf, and not least the fishing.
All the information included on your website told us exactly what to expect and we were not disappointed.
You may be interested to know that although we did not see a Dolphin outside the house, we did see a Manatee with its baby, thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.
GK, Blackburn, UK
Just a short note to thank you for the use of your "dream" villa.
The villa was more than we ever expected.
We were extremely pleased to locate your home and were even more impressed with the standard of care that you have given the home. It was by far and away the most well looked after rental home or apartment that we have seen. You must be commended and must be proud of the retreat you have created.
MB, Ontario, Canada
Hi Peter, We really enjoyed your home. It was more then we expected I enjoyed just sitting in the screen room and hearing all the sounds. The next time we get back to Crystal River we will try to rent it again.
WH, Indiana, USA
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Review submitted by Philip
from UK
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(Submitted:
14/08/2004) |
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"The property description and the pictures are very accurate. Neighbours frendly and helpful and the villa is situated in a remote peacefull location. We used the canoe to go down the river which was an added bonus to our holiday.
We had some issues with the air conditioning that were fixed the following day after being reported."
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