This place is pure magic. If you love mermaids and manatees, you'll be charmed from the moment you…read morepull into the driveway. A large mermaid statue greets you, surrounded by whimsical decorations and beautiful artwork. Inside, the floors and ceilings are hand-painted by an incredibly talented artist, and the mermaid-and-manatee theme blends together perfectly. The host, Joanne, is attentive while still respecting your privacy. She showed me around, answered all my questions, and made sure I knew she was just a phone call away if I needed anything. I was there to celebrate my birthday, and she had a banner over the bed and a nice bottle of champagne waiting in my room--such a thoughtful touch. You definitely won't go hungry here. There were muffins, bagels, cookies, fruit, snacks, and more than I could count. For breakfast, there were eggs, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, and plenty of options to cook at your leisure. Drinks ranged from water and juice to soda, beer, and wine. I stayed in the Scallop Room on the ground floor. Each room has its own key, private bathroom, TV, and everything you might need. The bed was comfortable and very clean. In the evening, the owner lit the fire pit and provided s'mores so we could sit by the river, watch the sunset, and relax. Outside, there are kayaks, paddle boards, water bikes, and more. It was my first time kayaking on the river, and I had a wonderful time watching a manatee and her baby (from a respectful distance), along with fish jumping and birds diving. One of those special days I'll remember for years. The only challenge for me was getting out of the kayak at low tide .A grab bar or some support near the steps would make it easier for guests Treat yourself to a visit to Crystal River and the Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B--you'll love it.

I was blown away by our experience here. I'm a city person who prefers high-end hotels, but I also…read morelove manatees and wanted to visit Crystal River. My husband and I debated where to stay and took a risk with Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B, since we couldn't find a lot of reviews online. We booked the manatee room because we were charmed by the eccentric decor (it seemed better than a potentially run down room in a generic chain hotel) and we could not have been happier with our choice! While in Crystal River, we spent a lot of money on private boat tours (Manatees in Paradise is the best if you're wondering), but you don't even need to book a tour if you stay here. They have a manatee sanctuary spring pretty much on the property (populated by 30+ manatees during our stay). Plus, they have tons of water toys you can use and everything you need to swim with the manatees on site. Many of the boat tours would anchor there so people could swim with the manatees, but we had a perfect view of them by just standing on the lawn and looking into the spring, something the people on the boat tours couldn't do. Truly, it was the best manatee experience we had in Crystal River! Our room in the B&B was comfortable, clean, and completely charming, if not luxurious. It feels a bit like visiting your most artistic friend or family member. The shower had great water pressure and plenty of hot water, which came in handy as the weather was cold during our stay. The kitchen was overflowing with a huge assortment of snacks, drinks (including wine and beer), and food you can prepare if you're so inclined. I've already recommended Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B to friends, and we will absolutely stay here next time we visit!

LOVELY PLACE! Everyone you see here are friendly and relaxed. Big plus is you can order your…read morebreakfast the night prior and pick it up at the set time the next morning. The breakfast from their cafe was pretty darn good. My only issue was the mattress wasn't the best. It was memory foam and was ok. Hope to return soon!

fab getaway that just makes you feel good. the atmosphere is old Florida, but the rooms are…read moreimmaculate and comfy. I took my dog Nancy and she was also amazed by the tranquility, quiet and the overall ambience of the cottages and the whole area. heading back after summer

I can't wait to get away to this AMAZING B&B. Run by the sweetest angel of a lady, only the best…read moreawaits you!

My boyfriend wanted to plan a quick getaway for us, and chose the Cedar Key Bed and Breakfast. We…read morelive in South Florida, so it wasn't a bad drive to feel like we stepped back in time 50 years. And better yet, they are dog friendly, so our baby could come with us. I had never been to Cedar Key, and was very excited. Pulling up to the B&B was a little magical. It was painted in pretty pastels, and we parked in front of their beautiful fenced in yard. It had majestic trees, and such an incredible, inviting vibe. Our room, Ms. Ida"s room, was beautifully decorated and inviting. It was large enough for our dog's large crate without making us feel cramped. The bathroom even had a beautiful claw footed tub. It was centrally located so we basically walked everywhere without issue. The Gulf of America was right there, and we really enjoyed watching the pods of dolphins frolick each night. The breakfast was delicious! We had a "Zippy", sausage and homemade biscuits. The Zippy was like a little southwestern quiche. Best of all were the people running this B&B. Heather and Cindi couldn't have made us feel more welcome, important, and frankly, loved! They were so kind and engaging, and totally doted on my dog. (Even made him his own scrambled eggs with cheese!) I had never been to Cedar Key, but I will definitely be back and will stay here again! Check it out!

Nestled right in the neighborhood on a corner on 3rd St, I parked my car when I arrived in town and…read moreit never moved until I was leaving town... I walked everywhere! Dock Street and all... but I really didn't even need to leave. It was very peaceful and relaxing and exactly what I was looking for. This BnB has it all. Charm, wonderful homemade breakfasts, friendly staff, great rooms... mine was on the 2nd floor and had its own private large balcony, accessible from the only other door up the stairs, next to the door to my room. The grounds were beautiful. I spent a good amount of time there. For just coffee, then breakfast, just before sunset in the afternoons... even just overlooking the grounds from the back porch. I walked around and looked at the different kinds of flowers... Alice pretty much does most of the landscaping. I spoke with Alice a good bit while enjoying breakfast in the garden one morning... very sweet and friendly, she truly loves the property and cares about her guests. It was my birthday weekend and my cousin and aunt contacted the BnB and spoke with Amanda. Amanda is who greeted me when I first arrived. She wished me a happy birthday and it took me some time before I figured out how she knew that. LOL When she showed me my room, I only asked about shampoo, she said because my hair was long, she guessed a 2 in 1 type of shampoo wouldn't suffice and I said, if it's something like Pantene, it would! After I returned from my afternoon out and about, there was a bottle of Pantene sitting on the decorate table outside my room. I'm not sure that it was readily available or if she actually went and bought it...but I was certainly appreciative and used it immediately. The next morning, after she read my notes on food issues (no chocolate, no almonds....) she had to ask me at breakfast what I couldn't eat again because my aunt and cousin requested gluten and dairy free, chocolate brownies to surprise me! I can and do eat gluten and dairy...but no chocolate. Amanda had in fact found gluten and dairy free brownies! They would have been wonderful...if I could eat them. Instead, she went out of her way once again and found me a vanilla cake on the fly... dressed it with hibiscus flowers and candles. She was very sweet and we talked for a while as well. Goes to show you how much they enjoy and appreciate what they do and the people they do it for. I enjoyed staying at this BnB, it encompasses old Florida and the local culture and I would definitely stay here again!

I found this on TripAdvisor when I was looking for a Spring Break date-cation with the Mrs. We'd…read morebeen to Inverness to go on the Withlacoochie Bicycling Trail before but we'd stayed at the Central Motel near downtown both times. Consequently, we had stayed twice without realizing that the area was replete with beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterways. In other words, we had been to Inverness without really getting to know Inverness. The historic Lake House, built in the 1920s, sits on Lake Henderson; an expansive lake that meanders through the area. Your host and ours is Cathy Johnson, who serves as hostess, chef (breakfasts were excellent), and moderator of dialogue between a diverse group of guests. We became friends with Robert and Stefia who were visiting from Germany, Gert and Pastor Floyd who were visiting from Alaska, and couples from Michigan and Ohio. In this antique lodge with such a gracious hostess you can't help but become instant friends with the other guests. This is what a retreat truly should be. The property is great for walking around or sitting down in quiet meditation. There is a lookout where you can enjoy the view of the winding lake and, note, this is a great spot for weddings; a walkway leads down to the lake with large flower pots on each side, being a perfect setting for a bride's last walk as a single lady. The definition of a great retreat is good fellowship amidst the joy and wonder of nature. Often the blunt, brutal force of life leaves us weary and we risk becoming impressed with the Devil - the negative charge of the world - and we need a getaway The Lake House is that wonderful getaway and we'll be back soon.

My wife and I stayed here on Thanksgiving weekend with our miniature poodle. The stay was very…read moreenjoyable. Cathy owns this unique property and is a gracious host along with her employee Billy. You are made to feel welcome all the time. This was our first stay and we had the opportunity to meet several other guests that have been coming here annually for many years. If you are looking for relaxation and a beautiful lakeside view of a sunset this is the place. The breakfast served each morning will spoil you. Hopefully you get Cathy's special oatmeal plus her delicious eggs. This is a stress free place to stay. If that type of vacation interests you this is the place you want to be.

This was our third visit as a couple to this wonderful little bed-and-breakfast. We enjoyed our…read morestay immensely. It is a cozy and quaint getaway. Brantley and Anne are wonderful hosts.

This place is unbelievably cute and cozy! Anne and Brantley (the inn keepers) were so accommodating…read moreand friendly. This was mine and my boyfriends first time staying at a B&B and we will definitely be returning to this one. This is a cozy get away from the stresses of a traditional hotel. I also need to mention how amazing the breakfast we had was! I asked for the recipe and Brantley was very kind to share it with me, I'll be making it at home now.

We stayed here 2 years ago. We were so excited to come back. However, Mary Beth and Scott have sold…read moreto new owners (or a company - not sure). It's not like it used to be . We loved the little touches having the hosts in house provided. Now, there is only messaging, a Ring Doorbell that they don't answer and phone numbers left by the front door that they don't answer - eventually they did after we sent a text. We had arrived 2 hrs early (sorry) and were told that our code wouldn't work until 4:00. That's typical for a sterile type of Air BNB, but the last time we arrived early, the hostess said "no problem!" That's good customer service! There is none, now. The WiFi was a pain to log into....2-3 tries with the correct password. Trying to watch TV with their WiFi password was a pain. The house itself is still just as gorgeous as the previous owners left it. There are just several rooms that people check in and out of with no interaction. We met lots of people on our last visit. Not sure we will be back. We definitely prefer the warmth of having a host in this type of setting.

Our stay at the Blue Bayou Inn was flawless. Mary Beth was a superb host, and the BNB was well…read morekept. The location allows for walking on foot to anywhere you want to go so no need to pay for parking anywhere. If I'm ever in the area again, this will be my choice for lodging. It's near the bike trail, and there are complimentary bikes at the Inn. We did not get a chance to use them unfortunately. The common areas are so clean, welcoming, and inviting. We briefly spent time on the front porch, but there is a nice patio as well.

We called Harbour Master Suites two months before we wanted to visit and the majority of rooms were…read moresold out. We snagged a room at one of their "off site" properties, blue bungalow. It was a one bed, one bathroom that had a sitting area, kitchenette, and balcony. We first noticed how clean the room was. In general, that was true but I found random pieces of hair that weren't ours in the bathroom, on the couch, and who knows where else. My toddler daughter had a long strand of someone else's hair wrapped up in her hair so if may have come from the floor or the couch. That was a little bit of a turn off. The sleep accommodations were nice. The bed was comfortable and there was more than enough room for two adults and a toddler. We loved that the porch was screened in as we enjoyed being out there. There was ample parking in a carport just below the unit. The location is great. While the town is small, this place was steps away from two breakfast spots, the local pizza restaurant, and several shops. It's also a very short walk to Dock Street, where the Harbour Master Suites office and their Dilly Dally Gally is, along with other restaurants and bars. While the place could use a little more attention to detail with cleaning, overall, we enjoyed our stay and the check-in and checkout process was quick. I would be interested to return at some point to see what the room options are like at the main site.

This is a very cool place. The owners were super cool &…read more"the loft" we stayed in was beyond words amazing. This would have been a 5 star review but the mattress on our king bed really needs to be replaced as it has developed a bear hole on one side making it very uncomfortable. I would totally stay here again in a different room or if the mattress has been replaced. We loved the giant space & fabulous shower. Will return soon to update my review.