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Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!!

This is a newly remodeled beautiful house with a well-manicured lawn with 145' of seawall on a navigable canal for bay boats, and shallow water drafting vessels with no obstructions and no low overhead bridges that leads to the Gulf of Mexico and Kings Bay via Crystal River. Excellent location in Crystal River Preserve State Park just off Fort Island Trail that is a short boat ride to scallop waters, world-famous flats fishing and numerous world-famous freshwater springs. Enjoy kayaking (4 kayaks provided including two 2-person kayaks), swimming with the manatees, fishing, exploring, wildlife viewing, snorkeling and diving. We have caught snook, snapper, trout and small tarpon and numerous other species of fish on our seawall and floating dock. A biking and walking trail are less than a quarter mile away. The only beach in the area is just a 5-minute drive. This vacation house has a brand-new fully equipped kitchen (granite tops), and a remodeled bathrooms. The home is built with a split floor plan, the master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a comfortable king-size bed & the second bedroom has two bunk beds (great for the kids), the top bunks are twin-size with full-size bottom bunks suitable for adults. The home sleeps 6 comfortably. The central air conditioning is new and keeps the house very cool in the summer months. The living room has a brand new 65' HD TV (numerous movies, music and tv stations including Net Flix, Amazon, FUBO with local and national stations) and a bumper pool/card table. We also offer high speed internet/WIFI. Enjoy a large screened-in back porch with a tiki-bar, rope-lighting for a great ambience at night with very comfortable newer outdoor furniture and a gas-grill. Spend your evenings around the fire pit with plenty of chairs for all to enjoy. Floating dock for your boat including filet board, electric and fresh water, the boat ramp is just minutes away. We provide a Keurig Coffee Maker stocked with a variety of individual coffees, teas, sugar and creamers for your enjoyment. Also, we have a brand-new washer and dryer for your convenience. Your enjoyment is our mission, feel free to reach out with any questions.

Property manager

Steve Hays

Languages

English

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Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only 1 boat allowed per booking
Photo ID required prior to receiving access code.

Important information

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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. 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 National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Fort Island Trail Park. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Book here!

This home was everything we needed and more! It has a spacious layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 dining areas, which is ample space to accommodate meals and workspace. The kitchen has a nicely stocked Keurig station, all the necessary items to cook and serving trays. The outdoor area was so special! Lots of tropical seating and a tiki bar. What fun!! We docked our boat in the back and it was a quick trip to the marina for ice, fuel and scalloping. Also, it was very very clean! Quiet neighborhood. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

10/10

House was immaculate. Close to the springs and to the gulf. Boat access was everything we hoped for, boat ramp right up the road. Steve is awesome to deal with very easy to communicate with and helpful. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen s.

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

We have stayed here before and absolutely love it.

Very well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady T.

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

Scallops

Excellent property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Great get away

We enjoyed our time in Crystal River. Owner was great to work with. House fit us perfectly, parents plus 3 teens. Dock was easy to access for our boat. Kayaks were fun too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson E.

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

Great home

Very happy with location and amenities. Plenty of room for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great place to stay on Crystal River

Great house and property with direct access to the river. Very accommodating for our family of four. We could of added a few more of the kids friends- there was plenty of room. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S., Suwanee, GA

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

4th of July Weekend

We stayed for 5 days over July 4th weekend- house was very clean and well appointed as represented on VRBO. Only negative - canal is shared with Encore campground that has lots of docks/boats. Getting the boat out of the canal to Crystal River channel, especially during busy holiday weekend, was worrisome. Lots of boat traffic in canal. Thankfully we had a good captain!! Overall a great time! Would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

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

Felt At Home

The rental process was very smooth and easy. The owner was very attentive to any comments or issues we had. The property was well equipped. The location was ideal. We loved watching all the nature on the canal. Loved the proximity to Fort Island Beach, hiking trails, and biking trails. It felt like a home, not a rental.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

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

August Scallop Trip

We enjoyed the property as it was one of the cleanest VRBO rentals we have ever stayed at. Dock accommodates a 24’ boat nicely. Water on the dock and the fish cleaning table came in handy. Overall nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bergandi R., Port orange, Florida

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

Family fishing trip

We rented this property with our kids to take a weekend fishing trip. The house was clean and comfortable. The fish cleaning station was helpful at the end of the day and ride out to the bay was short. The tide was really low one day so that was a very slow careful ride back in so just keep that in mind if you have a boat that needs depth. We have a 25’ off shore, I’m sure the bay boats and pontoons would be just fine. Not a complaint just a helpful point that may help another guest. The kitchen had all the needed necessities and the coffee station was a great bonus . Thanks for having us at your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

colleen s.

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

Summer vacay

We were very satisfied with the house. We docked our 25 ft with twims and had no problems getting in and out. Very peaceful n relaxing place. We got to swim with manatees. It is a easy run to scallop and to the springs. Hope to return. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracie P.

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

Perfect scallop house

Our family enjoyed our time during our stay. The house had everything you could need to cook a meal which is saying something vs other rentals! We all felt very cozy and enjoyed the back enclosed patio all weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard H. h.

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

Perfect

Very nice visit. The place felt like home. Conveniently located. I would recommend it to anyone traveling to the Crystal Springs area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keta B.

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

Great place on the canal!!

The home has been beautifully remodeled. The backporch and yard is great for hanging out and fishing off dock. We did catch catfish. BUT make sure you have your FL fishing licenses!! The DNR came up and down the canal while we were there. I love to cook while on vaca and the kitchen was very well appointed. The local beaches are nice but small. If you want bigger beaches & more waves head to St Petes Beach was only 1hr 45 min drive. Not bad if you stay the day. We didnt want to leave such a nice and relaxing place. Highly recommend. Thanks Steve Hays!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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

Excellent indoor and outdoor experience

The home was wonderful, it had that new home feeling. The layout was really nice for a crowd or for two. There were a lot of nice places inside and out to sit and relax with a canal view. We fished, kayaked and paddleboarded with easy access to all. For the adventurous type it was a relatively short paddle from the dock to the Kings' Bay springs, will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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

Lovely home for getaway

The home was very clean and well appointed. Loved the screened in porch. I still had to work remotely so the porch was a lovely spot to work from. Coffee bar with Keurig and coffees was a nice touch. Home comes with kayaks but unfortunately was too windy and cold. Great location - close to Fort Island Gulf Beach, Crystal River Archaeological Park, Three Sisters Springs , Heritage Village, restaurants and grocery. High speed WiFi was great for work and our college student who was doing online classes and movies at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan H.

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

Crystal River House

This was just what we wanted. Quiet, great views like various birds, fish (sheep head, bass, and mullet). close to activities, like swimming with the Manatees, some great restaurants. Just wanted to relax on the porch, perfect!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

dj s.

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

Great relaxing location

Kids had a blast fishing off the dock - bass, bluegill and cat fish - Definitely go to the Homosassa Springs Wildlife park and the Rainbow River. House was a great home base for our adventures. Screened in porch is the key.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

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

Excellent relaxing stay

Everything was perfect. They provide so many extras. It’s in a quiet neighborhood and the canal is great for kayaking (provided). Would highly recommend for a quiet get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brance U.

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

Excellent way to enjoy Crystal River

Great location, to experience Crystal River. Central to everything, especially when you have a boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Weekend getaway

This property was perfect! Had everything we needed and more. The house was very clean and comfortable. The location was close to everything. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R.

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

Perfect for our vacation

We had an extended weekend of scalloping and fishing. The dock for the boat had power and water. The canal was a little sketchy at low tide but we were able to get our 25 foot bay boat in and out without difficulty. The house was well-equipped and clean from the propane barbecue, screened in patio, kitchen, bumper pool table, bedrooms and bathrooms, to the location close to the mouth of the river. It was an awesome trip. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

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

Great stay!

My husband and I took our kids and their friend scalloping. Upon arriving kids were excited to see they had bunk beds, tiki hut to play restaurant and ran out to look in canal. The house was very clean and roomy. We brought our boat had plenty of room to park trailer. Would defiantly recommend this house for a family or a group. The owner was easy to get ahold of and answered a few questions we had promptly. Would definitely stay there again. The only thing I would look into before you bring a boat would be the tide schedule. It is not a deep canal and we left on high tide and also waited for high tide to return. We had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Very Clean Perfect Location

Looking forward to staying here again! Perfect size for guest, extremely clean and well stocked. Even had the living room TV set up for all of our streaming needs. Only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 for check-in and communication was for a minor issue at check-in for the door code. I don't think this is the norm for the owner as he seems to be very organized and communicated very well before and after. He followed up, even gave me some money back for my troubles, and took my advise on adding an alternate back up phone number to the account. This house was close to everything and was very comfortable. I didn't feel like I was in a strangers house, it was nice. and as a woman traveling alone with kids I felt very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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