We had an amazing short stay at Idlewild in a two bedroom cabin. The cabin was clean and my kids…read moreloved hanging out in the hut. There are gorgeous mature oak trees everywhere which gives the old Florida vibe and a stunning lake view. Our family loved it and we can't wait to return with friends!

Excellent place for relaxing. This resort has newly paved Rv spots a brand new pool cabins for…read morerent and tons of forest and trees for shade.

Stayed here over Memorial Day weekend. Didn't realize until we had arrived that it was the same…read moreresort we stayed in 5 years ago, they had changed their name. It was fairly quiet for being a holiday weekend. There is a pool but we didn't use it. Looked nice. There seems to be a lot of permanent and seasonal residents. Maybe that's why it was quieter. Lot of nearby places like Monkey Island, Yule sugar Mill Ruins, Ellie Schiller State Park. Overall nice experience just like first time we stayed there.

Got the last site for the Labor Day weekend, so was happy about that; although F05 was tight even…read morefor a 19 foot Airstream. Service: Arrived after office closed on Friday. Our reservation packet was in the late-arrival box. Nice color-map with good description of amenities. Beyond this the service was almost non-existent. Bath House was not the cleanest and the men's has only ONE toilet and ONE urinal. There are only TWO showers, although never had to wait. Shower debris were not cleaned during the four days. The left-side sink faucet handle was broken and spews water all over your pants because it has no aerator. Trash dumpsters are located at three corners of the park, but not the main entrance, so not easy to drop trash. I had walked our nightly trash to the bath house only to find no place for it. There was a single trash can by the fire pit but it was overflowing. Quiet: Pretty good here because many of the sites are long-term, so they aren't outside making noise. Cleanliness: Besides the bath house mentioned earlier, parts of the park are okay, like the office, pool and shuffleboard areas. Many of the long-term residents have junk piled up on their properties that detracts heavily from the cleanliness. The back of site F05 has a direct view of the long-term resident behind it and it looks like a junkyard with a lot of broken down items and storage units in very poor condition. Summary: Although the price was good, we decided we wouldn't stay here again unless it was the only place available.

Nice people very convenient location fair prices close to all the great stuff in The Villagesread more

Nothing fancy but a nice clean campground. The laundry and shower house was very clean. After our…read morefirst night we bought a sound machine because the traffic noise from the interstate was very bad. Overall, everyone was very nice and we would consider a night or 2 here again.

Very nice resort. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great concrete pads, plenty of room. Easily…read moreaccessible for our 46' toy hauler. The clubhouse was amazing. We had an awesome time. We've booked another trip next month. You'll love the area. Lots of things to do and great places to eat.

Beautiful resort with large concrete pads and ALL the amenities. Dog park, pond with nature path,…read morepickle ball courts and the most beautiful pool and hot tub. The shower/restrooms are large and private and best of all... clean! The resort was also very conveniently close to restaurants, parks, shops and tourist spots. Can't wait to come back when the park is complete (they are still expanding but the noise was minimal and it was actually fun to see how much they were getting done each day). The staff were amazing. Jim checked us in and got us parked, and daily we saw friendly folks cleaning, on golf carts and in the office. They have a huge clubhouse that will be great for large gatherings with several seating areas and a bar.

Great place great scenery. Lots to do around the campground. staff was very helpful. Campground was…read moreclean. All facilities were great.

Our cap'n Mark O. Was fantastic! He knew where the manatees…read morewere and put us right on them. He was knowledgeable and funny too. There wasn't a question that he could not answer. Every time I come to Crystal River I'm going to ask for Captain Mark O again!

**Disappointing stay -- left a day early**…read more We booked the Paddletail Inn based on positive reviews and want to share our experience so others can make an informed decision. Our trip was scheduled for four nights; we left after three. **What went well:** - The front desk staff, restaurant hostess, and maintenance person were all helpful - Great waterfront location **What didn't go well:** Our first room was extremely bare -- two beds on metal frames with no bedspread, one nightstand, one dresser. Despite calling ahead to request a quiet room away from light, we were placed next to the pool, facing the stairwell. We upgraded to a suite, but found ongoing cleanliness issues: floors that weren't properly mopped despite two separate requests, no toiletries provided, a few dead roaches near the sliding door, and a mold smell from the kitchen cabinets. We had to go to housekeeping ourselves (2nd day) to get clean linens and toiletries that should have been there from the start. The room also showed clear wear -- peeling paint, broken tiles, doors that didn't seal -- and the bathroom was very tight on space. We raised the cleanliness issues daily, including at checkout, but didn't see much urgency or follow-through in addressing them. It felt like a disconnect between front desk and the teams actually responsible for housekeeping and maintenance. The pool is quite small for a property this size, and was crowded with kids throughout our stay. Overall, the staff were pleasant, but the experience suggested some gaps in management and coordination. We won't be returning.

Definitely a MUST-DO! This was an incredible experience…read more Everything we were shown today would've been missed if we decided to stop in and walk around to see what the town had to offer. Not only did we get to know a bit of the towns history, we got to eat incredible food and meet incredible people. I chose for us to do a private tour and it did not disappoint. It was a great day to experience Inverness, Florida! What a beautiful, small town. I highly suggest booking one of these tours, Elizabeth was highly knowledgeable and knew the towns history backwards and forwards. Highly recommend! Great experience that was not expensive. Well worth it!

Our neighborhood group of 16 booked Elizabeth's Tour in Crystal River. The information about…read morefamous people who visited or filmed or built in Crystal River was a surprise for most of us. Elizabeth took us to Lemon Tree Gift shop first where you have an opportunity to see so may unique gifts many produced by local crafters. We also spent time in the Artisans Art Gallery (most of us went back to either of the stops after the tour because we had seen something to purchase). However, the highlight was the four restaurants on the tour where we were treated to such incredible food pairings. Trust me when I say, no one left hungry! We were treated to unique American dishes, BBQ, seafood, and home made doughnuts and ice cream. One example, The Cattle Dog is owned by a five star chef who brought his culinary skills to this quaint town. I highly recommend you book this tour for a fun, fabulous, food tour in the lovely coastal town of Crystal River.

One of the most beautiful parks I love coming here even just for a walk.Workers there always…read morefriendly

Had a beautiful day! Got to see turtles and alligators and even the monkeys! Worth our time and…read moremoney for sure! My 11 yr old had an awesome time and was happy to have gone! She asked the boat man 100 questions and he politely answered them all .. which was super nice. Also he informed us about the museum that was close but not in the property and it was very informative for our visit and homeschool information! Definitely go there too if your visiting