Plantation Inn and Golf Resort is a 50-year-old, 232-acre eco-friendly resort that offers comfortable accommodations, a full-service spa, and is surrounded by the natural springs of Kings Bay. Surrounding this hotel are single-family homes, golf villas, condominiums, waterfront homes, some with acre lots, that may range in size from 825-square feet to 4,496-square feet of luxurious space. Golf homes may be priced at $90,000 to $1,500,000.

Most golf estates and houses in this community feature an acre of lush landscape, swimming pools, private docks with boat lifts, summer kitchens, rich landscapes, and covered lanais. The interior may have an open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen, a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, master suites with walk-in closets, and more. Golf homes regularly feature 2 to 5-bedrooms, 2 to 4-bathrooms, and two to three-car garages.

The children near Plantation Inn and Golf Resort mostly attend A-rated schools such as Crystal River High School and West Coast Christian School. When residents want to shop, they can head to Winn-Dixie, The Home Depot, Crystal Square Shopping Mall, Huffman's Heritage Whole Foods, Save A Lot, Big Lots, and Walgreens, which are all close by.

Dining options at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort include the West 82º Bar and Grill, where they serve the freshest ingredients that include locally caught fresh seafood. The golf neighborhood also has the Tiki Deck and Bar, serving a one-of-a-kind Plantation Punch and “Manatinis.” Then there's the 19th Hole Sports Bar and Grill, where they offer a speedy dining service in a casual, golfer-friendly atmosphere. Other dining options near the Crystal River include Granie's County Cookin, Riviera Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, Little Caesars Pizza, Sonic Drive-In, KFC,  and Mickey's Bar and Billiards.

Residents at the Plantation Inn and Golf Resort who want to learn golf can learn from the best at the Original Golf School with its 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, on-course instruction, and well-experienced golf professionals. Plantation's established teaching method, The Accelerated Golf Method, has proven its success for over 90,000 graduates since its founding in 1978.

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort is a water lover's paradise as there are various water activities for residents to experience. Since the golf neighborhood is located right on the estuary, locals can explore over 40 named springs, catch many different types of fish including snook, snapper, redfish, and scallops, enjoy boating excursions and enjoy plenty of watersports.

Locals can also swim with manatees and enjoy these gentle creatures from a unique perspective. The federal government allows "passive observation" of these creatures in King Bay, which means residents and visitors can experience face-to-face interaction with these gentle giants. Golf home residents can also find the Crystal River Marina and Bait Shop providing everything from scuba diving supplies to sundries and boat trips. They offer charters and rentals for any water activity.

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort also provide different amenities including 12,000-square feet of event space for retreats, large family reunions, golf or fishing outings, milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations, traveling sports teams, and more. Those visiting the Crystal River area can also stay at Plantation and use their full-service marina, 27-hole championship golf course, 25,000 acres of water to explore, tennis courts, fishing tournaments, and then there's an entire town to see.

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