NICE PLACE ! Been using them for 30+ years , I use to use Ideal Fish Camp but Im pretty sure they…read moreclosed down , but now I use River Inn and there Marina , never any drama

Beautiful place to visit even in February. We caight a few fish. Not as many as we would have…read moreliked. But the Marina is beautiful and so ia the lake. We will be back to thia location.

We just absolutely loved our stay here…read more Reserved a 3 bedroom 3 bath house with a private dock directly on the river. Arrived around 8 at night and needless to say it's quite dark on these parts but the caretakers left the house brightly lit so we could easily pick it out. The house itself was gorgrous! A huge chefs kitchen...2 bedrooms and 2 baths downstairs. The mater suite was upstairs and to die for. Separate living room..big comfy bed...a western style soaking tub..water closet..and french doors the opened to the balcony over looking the river. There was a huge dining table inside as well as a table om the deck overlooking the river where u could eat as well. The kitchen had every utensil..pot or pan that you'd ever need. We Even Got To Use The fireplace as a cold front came through dropping it down to 50 before it quickly passed and went up to 80 One of the cabins is known for Jimmy carter staying there. They have a petting zoo which was fun at first but after a few minutes you could tell it isn't high on their priority list which bothered me a bit. There is also a small chapel amd really large cabin for receptions or reunions. Our rental was $650 plus taxes etc. Well worth every penny. There were a few cute local restaurants nearby we enjoyed as well directly on the river. It really is a very nice area!

Stayed at the 'Angel's attic' during our evacu-cation from hurricane florence. First off, Trish,…read morewas as so sweet when we called about making a last minute booking. We loved the grounds with the walking paths, great for the pup and well lit at night. Brought our boat and parked in the trailer parking areas which was great! Docked up one afternoon during our river cruise. Amenities are great. Didn't use the pool but that is a definite perk. Dog run is great. Grounds were well taken care of. Perfect little getaway. Our cottage had a grill (had to buy charcoal- keep in mind if you want to bring for your stay). Bed super comfy. Shower/tub was an adventure. Great dog friendly cottage.good location, homossasa spring 2 hours, rainbow spring 1 hr 30min, same for cedar key. Thanks Trish, we had a blast!

This place was perfect for our scalloping adventure. This…read moreplace has a marina directly across the street in which you can rent a spot for your boat at the dock and walk across the street to your hotel room. Has a beautiful, very large pool that was quite enjoyable to swim in the afternoon, especially with the shade of an oak tree, that cast a shadow across the pool. Naomi was our host and she saw to our needs. The room was quite nice. Had a small kitchen with a stove, oven sink, refrigerator, and a king size bed. We went out to dinner one night, but cooked our scallops on the second night. It was a perfect laid-back atmosphere for a getaway weekend. You will enjoy this place. We will be back

This place is quiet ,simple away from City's hustle and bustle. I enjoyed my time here,very kind…read morestaff and nice employees. it's a very simple apartment complex with all the basic stuff but it's the ambiance and the service that makes it really good

Great little place. People are so friendly here. Cabins are nice. The restaurant bar was way nicer…read morethan I expected. Highly recommend!

This place should be called "Bad Times." We booked a boat…read morerental months in advance for a scalloping weekend with friends. Check-in went smoothly, but when we took our paperwork to the dock, we were told they didn't actually have the boat we reserved. They put us in a different boat, which wasn't ideal, but we accepted it and enjoyed our first day. We had rented the boat for two days, so we kept the keys overnight as instructed. The next morning, we arrived to find that our boat was gone. They had rented it to someone else, even though we had already paid for a two-day rental. Since every marina in the area was fully booked for the weekend, this completely disrupted our plans. Their solution was simply to offer us a refund and send us on our way--no apology, no effort to help us find another boat, and no concern for the fact that our weekend had been ruined. Only after we made it clear that this wasn't an acceptable solution did they suddenly "find" another boat for us. Then, to make matters worse, they told us we would have to pay for a half-day rental on this replacement boat. At that point, we just wanted to salvage what was left of our weekend, so we agreed and planned to sort it out later. Unfortunately, the replacement boat was in terrible condition. It had engine problems, wouldn't go faster than about 7 mph, and on the way back in engine was not running too well. We called the marina because we genuinely didn't think we'd make it back safely. They told us they were sending someone to tow us in--but no one ever came. When we finally made it back on our own, they only charged us for gas because I refused to pay for a boat that was clearly not functioning properly. Mistakes happen, but what matters is how a business handles them. This marina repeatedly dropped the ball, showed little concern for their customers, and failed to make things right. I would not recommend renting a boat here.

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!