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Crystal River Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Crystal River is located in Citrus County, approximately 90 miles northwest of Tampa near the Gulf of Mexico. This tranquil community is known as the place “Where Man and Manatee Play.” Manatees abound in the year round 72-degree spring fed waters in Crystal River from the months of November through March. You can go swimming with these gentle creatures that sometimes let you get close enough to scratch their bellies! Crystal River offers manatee safaris, manatee snorkeling tours and dive tours. Built around Kings Bay, near the Homosassa River, Crystal River also offers fishing, boating, camping, nature trails for hiking, canoeing and kayaking. There are nine area golf courses near Crystal River. Some of the other interesting places to visit near Crystal River includes the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, the Naber Kids Doll Factory and the Crystal River State Archeological Site. This area boasts a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, motels and other vacation rentals. Crystal River, located on Florida’s “Nature Coast,” is an eco-tourism paradise that visitors of all ages are sure to enjoy.

Surrounding areas: Homosassa Springs, Florida (7.0 mi), Homosassa, Florida (8.4 mi), Citrus Springs, Florida (10.0 mi), Yankeetown, Florida (11.8 mi), Dunnellon, Florida (13.0 mi), Inverness, Florida (16.6 mi), Floral City, Florida (20.8 mi)

Crystal River Vacation Rentals


     Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  Manatee Canalfront Clean One Bedroom     Villa 1 1 2
  cute cracker cottage     House 1 1 1-2
  Hunter Springs Condo     Condo 1 1 2-4
  Charming loft townhome surrounded with luxury. P   Townhome 1 2-3
  Waterfront Bungalo in Sawgrass P   Condo 1 2-4
  Rustic, Real Florida Townhouse P   Townhome 1 2-4
  Waterfront Sawgrass Landing Condo P   Condo 1 1-4
  Crystal River Home   H House 2 1 4-5
  River Cottage     House 2 1 1-5
  Crystal River, Florida Waterfront Vacation Home     House 2 2-6
  Private Island Home Rental Crystal River P H Duplex 2 4-16
  2 Bdrm Condo Canal - River/Gulf Access W Kayaks     Condo 2 4-6
  Captain's Clubhouse - Waterfront     House 2 2 4-6
  Ozello Keys Cottage "Special"     House 2 2 4-6
  Laurel Ridge P   House 2 2 2-5
  Hall's River House     House 2 2 2-7
  Waterfront Condo with River/Gulf access P   Condo 2 2 2-6
  Historic Seriously Cute Cracker House     House 3 1 5-6
  Winter Getaway - Historic Waterview Home     House 3 2 6
  3 Bedroom Condo on Crystal River P   Condo 3 2 2-6
  Amid the chain of lakes     House 3 2 5-6
  When Only The Best Will Do! May Special. $850.00 Weekly. P   House 3 2-8
  Waterfront Vacation Get-A-Way     House 3 3 5-6
  Florida Waterfront Home on Crystal River near Gulf w/ Dock     House 4 2 7
  Fabulous 4 Bedroom Waterfont - Leads to Crystal River     House 4 3 7-9
  Smith's "Wildlife" Sanctuary     House 4 2-10
  Gated Community - beautifully furnished house for rent P H House 4 6-8
  Waterfront PlayGround-Gulf access-1,2,or 3 BR     Duplex 5 2-10

Crystal River Weather & Climate

The Central West Coast just northwest of Tampa Bay, enjoys a semi tropical climate with warm Gulf breezes and plenty of sunshine - 361 days of sun per year. Although thunderstorms are frequent in summertime, they are short in duration and the sun quickly reappears behind the clouds. However, hot temperatures, along with the rain and the Gulf of Mexico help contribute to high humidity levels during this time, as well. June through September receives the most rain, with the rest of the year being pretty dry by comparison. Many believe the most pleasant weather is found during the winter months between November and March when the humidity becomes more bearable and winds from the Bay and Gulf help moderate the temperatures.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 69°F 44°F 3.55 in. 58°F
February 71°F 45°F 2.96 in. 60°F
March 77°F 51°F 4.17 in. 66°F
April 81°F 55°F 2.40 in. 73°F
May 87°F 62°F 3.33 in. 80°F
June 90°F 69°F 7.40 in. 84°F
July 91°F 71°F 7.05 in. 86°F
August 91°F 71°F 7.52 in. 86°F
September 89°F 69°F 5.93 in. 83°F
October 84°F 61°F 2.63 in. 76°F
November 77°F 52°F 2.27 in. 66°F
December 71°F 46°F 2.56 in. 60°F

Crystal River Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Gainesville Regional airport (GNV) located about 57 miles northeast of Crystal River in Gainesville, Florida, the Tampa International airport (TPA) located approximately 64 miles south of Crystal River in Tampa, Florida, the St Petersburg Clearwater International airport (PIE) located roughly 68 miles south of Crystal River in St. Petersburg / Clearwater, Florida, and finally the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located around 72 miles south of Crystal River in Lakeland, Florida.

Crystal River Attractions
While staying in your Crystal River Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Silver SpringsSilver SpringsFL39.1 mi.
Celebration StationClearwaterFL65.9 mi.
Busch Gardens TampaTampaFL66.5 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM StudiosLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - EpcotLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic KingdomLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
SeaWorld OrlandoOrlandoFL77.8 mi.
Universal Studios FloridaOrlandoFL77.8 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of AdventureOrlandoFL77.8 mi.
Old TownKissimmeeFL83.4 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure ParkWinter HavenFL83.9 mi.
 
Water Parks
Buccaneer BaySpring HillFL29.3 mi.
Wild WatersSilver SpringsFL39.1 mi.
Adventure IslandTampaFL66.5 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard BeachLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon LagoonLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
Walt Disney World Water CountryLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
Wet N' WildOrlandoFL77.8 mi.
Water ManiaKissimmeeFL83.4 mi.
Adventure LandingJacksonvilleFL113.9 mi.
 
Golf Courses
El Diablo Golf & Country ClubCitrus SpringsFL9.7 mi.
Citrus Springs Golf & Country ClubDunnellonFL12.6 mi.
Rainbow Springs Golf & Country ClubDunnellonFL12.6 mi.
Rainbows End Golf & Country ClubDunnellonFL12.6 mi.
Citrus Hills Golf & Country ClubHernandoFL13.6 mi.
Lakeside Golf CourseInvernessFL15.9 mi.
Point OWoods Golf ClubInvernessFL15.9 mi.
Heather Golf & Country ClubWeeki WacheeFL26.7 mi.
Dunes Golf Club at SevilleBrooksvilleFL27.5 mi.
Hernando Oaks Golf ClubBrooksvilleFL27.5 mi.
Quarry Golf Course & Driving RangeBrooksvilleFL27.5 mi.
Sherman Hills Golf ClubBrooksvilleFL27.5 mi.
Silverthorn Country ClubBrooksvilleFL27.5 mi.
Oaks Hills Golf CourseSpring HillFL29.3 mi.
Quail Ridge Golf & Country ClubSpring HillFL29.3 mi.
Seven Hills Golf CourseSpring HillFL29.3 mi.
Spring Hill Golf CourseSpring HillFL29.3 mi.
 
State Parks
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkFL7.0 mi. 
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State ParkFL8.4 mi. 
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State ParkFL13.8 mi. 
Rainbow Springs State ParkFL17.0 mi. 
Fort Cooper State ParkFL19.1 mi. 
Cedar Key Museum State ParkFL32.0 mi. 
Dade Battlefield Historic State ParkFL33.5 mi. 
Withlacoochee Trail State ParkFL35.1 mi. 
 
Museums
Appleton Museum of ArtOcalaFL33.8 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Silver SpringsSilver SpringsFL39.1 mi.
Busch GardensTampaFL66.5 mi.
Florida AquariumTampaFL66.5 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological GardenTampaFL66.5 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological ParkLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
Disney's Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
The Living SeasLake Buena VistaFL73.0 mi.
Central Florida Zoological ParkLake MonroeFL76.9 mi.
Sea World of OrlandoOrlandoFL77.8 mi.
St. Augustine Alligator FarmSt. AugustineFL103.3 mi.
Jacksonville Zoological ParkJacksonvilleFL113.9 mi.

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