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Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!

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Downstairs apartment with access to all the tiki huts and hot tub! (Over 18)
Boaters stop and stare as they go by, be the envy of the neighborhood!
Sunset with a fire blazing!
Just one of our beautiful sunrises!
Seawall to the dock. Cast out a line or drop in the crab trap!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$268
avg per night

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Crystal River, FL
  • The Suncoast Keys
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Price is NZ$268 avg per night,

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About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this guesthouse 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.

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Perserve State Park Eco-Walk - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 17 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 29 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!

Bottom floor guest house offering two bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen and living room. Master features Queen bed, guest bedroom offers two twin beds. Living room has comfy couch with flat screen television. Kitchen with double sink, smooth service stove, built in microwave and fridge. Enjoy the dock and boat ramp, fire pit, 2 kayaks, 2 bicycles, and charcoal grill. Walking distance to Back Water Fins, grill and bar. Sit on the porch and read a book or cast a line. Watch the dolphins and otters cruise by! Beautiful sunrises! Perfect for a weekend get-a-way or scalloping, or snowbirds! Come for a weekend or stay for a while. We are off the beaten path and a rare find anymore in Florida. Just the 5 mile drive down Ozello Trail is something to see. Kingfishers, Egrets, Eagles, Heron's and so many more native birds can be seen on just the drive down! It's old Florida living, the way it used to be. There is no washer and dryer but the laundry mat is only right up the road. We don't want you doing laundry while your here! Take it home with you and enjoy the stay. Enjoy one of the many tiki huts. Play your music, watch a football game. Bring a cooler of beer and sit on the dock or walk next door and enjoy lunch or fresh shrimp or blue crab locally caught! We look forward to seeing you soon. Upstairs is not included in rental as owner lives upstairs but is hardly ever there and as cool as can be. Play your music, make a fire, smoke a cigar and don't worry about a care in the world.

Property manager

Kathi Anderson-Moore
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised due to water proximity
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small pets only. Clean up after your pet.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside smoking allowed on porch or property.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm! pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!?

As of 3 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm! on 2 June 2025 start from NZ$375.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Paradise Island and Pipe Island. Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Waterfront, Direct Gulf Access! Ozello Keys! Paradise And Charm! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 202 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

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

Weekend get away

Cute house. Loved being right on the water. Beautiful views. Just bring bug spray.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy R.

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

Perfect chill vibe!

If you are looking for a quiet place off the beaten path that has a perfect chill Caribbean vibe, look no further! We love the outdoors and spent most of our time relaxing riverside in the lounge chairs or hanging out in the quirky tiki bar. We travel often and this was our most favorite VRBO! Do not miss the restaurant next door, Backwater Fins. It was excellent. Can't wait until we can return to this gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gera R.

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

Wonderful place

This is an awesome location on the river & is set up for whatever you want to do while you are there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Sweet riverfront apartment

We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for relaxing in the sun on the comfy lounge chairs and paddling out in the river in the provided canoe. They also had kayaks available. There was a cool bar area and tiki shelters for shade. The restaurant next door, Backwater, was awesome. One day we went to the Island Restaurant/Tiki bar which was also good and within walking distance. We loved how quiet it was. So nice to get out in nature. Ozzie the resident peacock was also a special treat. He is beautiful and liked hanging out in the yard with us. We had a well stocked kitchen and could have cooked, but the amazing restaurants nearby made it possible for me to relax more. There is a grill and fire pit, we didn’t use them but it was great to have that option. Bed was comfy and shower nice and hot!!!! Thank you Kathi for sharing your home with us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

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

Awesome location

We really enjoyed this stay! The location is beautiful. My kids enjoyed feeding the pet peacock peanuts. We enjoyed a canoe/ kayak ride amongst the mangroves. It was nearby to various restaurants and Manatee/ airboat attractions. You could honestly enjoy just hanging out on the property. The remembers were there but very friendly and helpful. Kathy was a great host. The accommodations are in the basement and being so close to the water there was a little bit of a funky smell. It didn't really bother us though. Kids thought the beds were uncomfortable so they slept on the couch. All and all quite happy with the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Weekend get away

Great location and beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Amazing!

Unique piece of property and decor. Super clean and comfortable. Enjoyed a bike ride and kayaking and the restaurant, which was a short walk around the corner. It was really, really good. We had a peacock visit multiple times and he was very social and handsome. Highly recommend this place if you’re traveling to Crystal River!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison W.

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

Perfect Oasis

The property itself was a gem let alone all it had to offer truly made quite the impression. Kayaks were easily available and fully functional. The cherry on top was listening to the live band at the end of the canal while sitting at the fire pit. Home was cleanly and had all the essentials to feel like a home away from home. Kathi was a phenomenal communicator for any and all questions! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Beautiful Location

Cute place located along a mangrove inlet. Absolutely beautiful and relaxing place to stay. We took the kayaks out for a sunrise paddle and it was absolutely stunning! It is just a quick drive from Crystal River so I recommend staying here. Sound carries so the boats around the area can be kind of loud and you can hear the bar/restaurant across the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

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

Ozello House

Everything about this place exceeded my expectations. The kayaks and bicycles made it extra enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn g.

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

Great place

Host was very quick to respond and was very kind. Really beautiful scenery outside- very convenient to have the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarice S.

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

Magical!

It was amazing, SO clean, SO beautiful! Our hosts were fantastic, the entire atmosphere was so tropical and relaxing! The pet peacock Ozzy was AMAZING, he has a perfect life roaming free on the beautiful property! Please respect his home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal O.

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

Wonderful stay!

We were staying in Crystal River for a dip-netting crabbing adventure. It was perfectly situated, just outside of outside the main town of Crystal River. We couldn’t even tell anyone was upstairs. It was a joy to give Ozzy the peacock some unsalted cashews. My mother-in-law especially loved him! We threw a lure in for a short amount of time. Saw mullet, crab, lots of birds & fish jumping everywhere. It was also very close to a bar/restaurant which we didn’t go to… but nice to have available within walking distance. It was clean & smelled very nice. Bring your own coffee & condiments, other than salt & pepper. We were able to cook a meal with what was available, no problem.great communication. Lovely stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Amazing!

We wish we could’ve been there longer! Place was even better than the listing showed! Our out of town family loved the kayaks and we enjoyed a great fire in the pit. Backwater fin was great for dinner and easy walk. Our small dog loved it and Ozzie, the peacock, was such a unique treat. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan L.

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

Quirky and quiet

The property is easily accessible and yet off the beaten path. It has a heavy Pirates of the Caribbean vibe. You feel like you’re staying at the edge of the world. One small suggestion small bedside table lamps would be nice. Hosts are delightful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman D.

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

Crystal River Visit

Property and accommodations were all that were advertised and property was beautiful and though among other properties still secluded. Beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great location and lovely house

We had a very nice time staying here, it was a super cold week so requested a heater as it was pretty chilly and the owner got us one quickly. Overall this is a wonderful place- it is a little sparce on extras like spices over from other renters or extra blankets, etc but that was fine, just something to be aware of being absolutely everything you think you need. And since it’s a downstairs apartment it is pretty loud whenever someone is upstairs but luckily there was only someone upstairs for one night. Loved the catch and peacock friends, saw tons of wildlife, the restaurant next door was both lovely bc it was delicious and close but also does play music every day from lunch to closing. You can’t hear it in the house but you’re enjoying the outdoors you will hear it- it’s not loud or obnoxious and really it was lovely, but it’s not the sounds of nature, just for people coming to watch nature. We saw tons of birds and some otters and it was truly stunnning place. Kayaks were great too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Paradise

Headed down to Crystal Lake for the weekend. Stopped in at the three sisters spring to watch the manatees. The house was within minutes of the park. Enjoyed the evening overlooking the water. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEE M.

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

river beach house

property was beautiful. Pictures were correct and the stay was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Perfect getaway.

Nice getaway for our 41st Anniversary. Very quiet and relaxing. Ozzy the peacook was fun to watch and feed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine T.

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

Nice

It was basically exactly like the pictures and descriptions. We enjoyed it. It would of been nice to have a tv in the 2nd bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Key wests cousin

The property is well decorated and makes you feel like an island get away. Owner is very accommodating and getting a hold of her is very easy. Very beautiful property from the inside decorations to the peacock to the sunset views on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

scott C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely Location

The views are wonderful. The owners are very nice. The inside of the apartment was nice. The only problems were that I had to empty the kitchen trash can when we arrived. This was not done prior. I also had to wipe down the dinning table and bar under the lanai. Both were very dirty. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Peaceful

This property is a great getaway! Very peaceful and quiet. Anything that you might need is only 6 miles away. I highly recommend Grannies restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

RYAN C.

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

Beautiful and isolated

Loved the place. Away from the world for a few days. Has everything provided, just bring a cooler of your favorite cold drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024