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Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Living area
Firepit
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
  • Place, Fort Island Gulf Beach

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands

** For any questions regarding the property or area, please click the Contact Host Tab**
Come relax and escape from it all in real Florida. The Ozello keys are a string of islands on Floridas nature coast that are fully accessible by car. Nestled between Homosassa Springs and Crystal River. This 2 bedroom/ 2 bath stilt home sits on a peninsula. It is fully furnished with all of the creature comforts of home including linens, dishes, spices, etc. It has a full kitchen, washer, dryer, 2 x flat screen TV's, wifi, Netflix, DVD player, grill, and covered parking. It can sleep a maximum of 7 with a queen bed in each bedroom, a full size electric air mattress, and a twin size sleeper loveseat in the master bedroom. There are 2 elevated decks outside to enjoy as well as a large fire pit down by the water to make memories at. Also included are 3 kayaks for your use as well as limited fishing equipment and tackle. Kayaks and small boats can be used from the back yard. There is not a dock and due to a low bridge most boats can not get from the gulf to the house . Boat ramp and marina is less than 1.5 miles away. Lots of things to do if you are looking for activities. Year round there is great fishing and nature watching from the back yard as well as seeing dolphin and manatees wondering through. Go down to the marina and see the area on an airboat tour. A quick trip up the road for a meal at either Backwater Fins or the historic Pecks restaurant. Maybe go explore Homosassa Springs and Crystal River, each about 10 miles away, there is always something going on. Little over an hour from Tampa or Orlando. Must be ok with friendly dogs because neighbor dogs will almost always come over to say hi. No gatherings or events over 12 people. Dogs are allowed with a fee but they cannot jump on or sleep on the furniture. This may waive your deposit. There is a small elevator but has been disconnected and cannot be used by guests for liability reasons.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No group events over 10 people.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke all you want outside just not inside
If the key is not returned upon check out there will be $100 fee taken from your deposit.
Ensure dogs are not on furniture. If excessive dog hair is found on the furniture, part/all of the deposit may be held for additional cleaning
$60 non refundable pet fee. $150 charge if pets are not disclosed prior to stay. Pet damage and/or accident cleaning will be held from deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No group events over 10 people.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 20 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 21 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 32 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Manatee Pub - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Marguerita Grill - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve, Paradise Island and Bear Island. Charr Island and Pipe Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat customer..great spot

Our 2nd stay here..will be back! love the kayaks and the proximity to fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great vacation

fantastic place for a family, huge yard and fire pit, plenty of deck space, beautiful house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful area, beautiful old Florida at it finest.

Perfect gateway, peaceful, quite, just what I needed for a few days. I have family in the area and will definitely try to book again, thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house!

Had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Len O., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scalloping & Fishing

Great stay. Clean & close to the marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend stay

Great location, house has everything you need. We enjoyed the location it was close to everything we wanted to do and quite and relaxing. The house were great with communication. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The quiet Place

We enjoyed the peace and quiet where you could sit on the porch drink your coffee watch the birds or go for a bike ride or kayak in the waterways . Great place!
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

This is our second stay, and it was absolutely awesome! Weather was perfect! Our family had a lot of fun kayaking and catching fish! Very relaxing! Definitely would love to go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of paradise

The Ozello House offers a lot of privacy, being in cottage country, with many of the comforts of home. We appreciated being right on the water, with access to kayaks and a hammock. We enjoyed use of the fire pit, and watching the abundance of fish in the water and birds flying overhead.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great old Florida charm

Located near state parks and nice spots to stop for meals. Taking the kayaks out was a highlight. Instructions were great, property has what you need to cook your own meals. Hope to be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful isolation

This property is as described. Very isolated, surrounded by nature. It was exactly what we wanted. Plenty of stores and restaurants within 15-20 minute drive as well as touristy things to do and beaches/springs to visit.Our dogs were very happy here, too!Everything you need, inside and outside, is provided. Just be sure to be prepared for mosquitoes and other water-loving summertime insects depending on the time of year you visit. Looking forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

We loved it here. Plenty of peace and quiet. Kayaking was easy and nature was abundant. A turtle came up in the yard and laid her eggs. I recommend eating at Blackwater Fins and The Crab Plant. Both have great seafood. If you go air boating do the Ozello Boats just up the road. The locals were all helpful and very nice. Peacocks all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We absolutely loved our stay! This was the best vacation home we’ve ever stayed in. Justin and Jenna were fantastic; they worked with us to accommodate our last minute booking and allowed us to extend our stay by a day. We loved sitting on the deck enjoying the view and wildlife. The seclusion and calmness were exactly what we wanted. The home is spacious, beautiful and had everything we needed. Checking in/out was a breeze. We would definitely return! Thank you, Justin and Jenna!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was wonderful

A lovely quiet spot to just chill out. We went canoeing on the river. There is a lovely firepit spot but we did not use that. Comfortable home with everything you could want. Very quiet, it's about 20 minutes back to the store so go prepared, which we did. We did not need to leave the property once there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was quick to response to any issues, such as when the Netflix when off. The place is quiet and peaceful. We stayed a month, and I certainly wasn't ready to go home. We caught more fish than ever before and all kinds. They may not have been large but there was plenty. Going kayaking was heavenly, so much nature. The community of Ozello are so welcoming. Can't wait to go back. Sandy from Pa.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

D G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time to relax and get away from everything. We caught a fish after 15 minutes trying. Great area, stars at night are amazing to view. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renters beware-this rental at Yurchin Point, Crystal River deserves one star. The neighborhood felt unsafe, the dishwasher was broken, the dryer door wouldn’t stay shut, and the refrigerator door kept popping open, ruining all our food. To top it off, the caretakers next door stared at us through their windows the entire time, giving us a really creepy feeling
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean comfortable house had everything we needed. Quiet tranquil location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stargazing and Springs

A beautiful home, well organized with easy check in process. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals. Well stocked with linens and towels. Excellent water pressure and a wonderful laundry room. Great layout for family games and movie night. The best kept secret was stargazing. Truly dark skies. Easy trips to Crystal River and the Three Sister Springs. We had so much fun exploring the area and really appreciated the use of their cooler. The house is more beautiful than pictured. The Ozello Trail road was fun to drive and the area is stunning and untouched.
Ozello Gold Sunset at the end of Ozello Trail
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were down for some inshore fishing. Enjoyed the quiet evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Vacation

The stay at the Ozella house was wonderful. It was a very quiet place, and right in the middle of Crystal Springs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean

Great location close neighbors but still plenty of room
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet

We had a wonderful time. Lots to see and do! The house was spacious and comfortable. Thanks for such a beautiful vacation!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Thanks so much--the house was super clean and well equipped. We loved the kayaks! We spent all day out on the water w/ our picnic lunch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Quiet serene location

Beautiful area, remote, quiet, river kayaking was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jenna Fletcher

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We live about an hour from this property. Our family uses it to escape from the hustle and bustle of Tampa. It's our quick and easy vacation without having to leave the area. We enjoy fishing, airboating, scalloping, and everything this great state has to offer. This place lets our kids see the real Florida!

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