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Welcome to your peaceful oasis, TheeNest, a hidden paradise

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TheeNest
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Exterior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 494.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Paradise Island
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to your peaceful oasis, TheeNest, a hidden paradise

The Nest, nestled on a serene canal that flows gracefully into the Gulf, is a tranquil oasis in the small, peaceful water community of Ozello. With 1 queen size bed and 1 sofa bed, it’s a perfect retreat for relaxation. Enjoy the soothing air-conditioned porch, where birdwatchers can revel in breathtaking views. This is a paradise for fishing, hiking, scalloping, and a dream come true for kayakers, with 2 single kayaks ready to launch from our ramp. Small boats with trailers are welcome to park on the property, with access to two community boat ramps and a marina just minutes away. Grill your day's catch on our gas or charcoal grill and embrace the simple joys of nature.

Property manager

Kimberly TheeNest
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 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
To provide everyone with a safe and enjoyable kayaking experience, all participants sign a waiver and release of liability before getting started.
We take photos before your stay to ensure transparency. You are responsible for any damages caused to the rental property during your time here.
Please be sure to include the text ID and waiver xxx-xxx-xxxx. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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 - 21 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 23 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 23 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 23 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Twistee Treat Homosassa - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to your peaceful oasis, TheeNest, a hidden paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to your peaceful oasis, TheeNest, a hidden paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to your peaceful oasis, TheeNest, a hidden paradise?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to your peaceful oasis, TheeNest, a hidden paradise located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Paradise Island and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Pipe Island. Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve and Crystal River Perserve State Park Eco-Walk are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

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

Enjoyed

Loved the fishing right out front. Nice quiet and peaceful area
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

roger t.

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

Fish camp

House and grounds were exceptional. Perfect spot for a few days of fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great spot

This was a great property. Lovely clean house, great spot on the water with kayaks! The one queen bed was soft, but there was no other place to sleep besides a couch that didn't pull out or a really small futon. If you and the person you are going with are cool to share a bed then this place is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great stay in Crystal River

We had a nice relaxing stay. The house was very clean and a great location for seeing the areas attractions. We really enjoyed watching the water birds that came in to eat at low tides.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Great Place

We loved this place! Clean, comfortable, and so cute! The area was secluded yet close to Crystal River. What a charming, peaceful spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie F.

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

Peaceful Time

Property is very nice and quiet. Just what we were looking for. Enjoyed the outdoor living in the cooler morning hours. No real negatives to speak of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B.

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

R & R

This is a quaint small house with lots of waterviews. Very large comfortable back sunroom with marsh and beach views. House is close enough to town and restaurants, and the local state parks and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G., Palm Harbor, FL

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

Quiet and relaxing

We loved staying at this property. It had all the amenities, was clean and Kimberly checked in with us to make we had everything we needed. Never saw or heard the other neighbors, so it was quiet and relaxing, just what we were looking for. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

Great relaxing place

My husband and I loved this place. It was very clean and check in was a breeze. We came to the area to snorkel with the manatees and to relax. This was a perfect place to relax. We enjoyed fishing in their backyard. The Backwater Fin restaurant Kim recommended was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Great place to stay!

Kimberley was very kind and helpful and the house is beautiful, just like the photos show. My guys loved being able to fish and kayak right out of the backyard. The kitchen was well-equipped and the bed was very comfortable. Even the neighbors were friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry T.

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

relaxing

Even with the rain, it was a pleasurable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Beautiful place to stay

We were in town for my son’s wedding and found this place for the week. I absolutely can say this was one of the best places I have ever stayed. The view was beyond beautiful, cottage was clean and equipped with everything you could possibly need. The host was awesome and I certainly plan to be back. AWESOME
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Perfect place to escape!

The Nest is a perfect place for some rest and relaxation! Conveniently located to everything you may need but just off the beaten path enough to feel like you’re isolated. If you’re looking to do some Crystal River activities you’re only 25 mins away. The host was super accommodating and the house itself was great! Very clean and had everything we needed! We kayaked and fished right from the yard. The enclosed sunroom was fabulous! Would definitely stay here again! Thanks for letting us escape to your little spot in paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great vacation 2023

Property was very conveniently located to two great restaurants and great charter fishing! No real oven or dishwasher in kitchen was a shortcoming!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Fantastic away from it all location.

We loved sharing this unique home and its unique location. We will be happy to return in the future. Back Water Fins is a great place to have food just down the road. Thank you. Much appreciated Jeff and Sharon
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Oxford Ohio

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

A Sanctuary

This is a great little place away from town, peaceful & quiet. The screened side porch is the perfect spot for dinner or just relaxing. We enjoyed grilling seafood from the local market...kayaking...swimming with the manatee... and visiting Three Sisters Springs. This is old Florida at it's best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Peaceful

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Peaceful and quiet

Quiet, outside of city. In the marsh which was cool, being born and raised in the New Orleans and surrounding bayou areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Much needed get away

From the moment that we drove up to the Nest we felt that we had made the right decision in staying here, from the kayaks to the dock area to the sitting area under the house it was all perfectly set up. The interior was clean with all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay. The enclosed porch to relax in the Ac or the outside eating area upstairs gave us options for dinner daily. The host communicated promptly with any requests or questions. We will return to this vacation spot for sure. Overall, it was an amazing time to celebrate our 42nd anniversary. Blessings.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

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

Great location, great host, great fishing

We enjoyed our stay immensely. We are avid fishermen so it suited us perfectly. Drawback was that the main bedroom's bed could sleep two if it was a couple, but fishermen don't usually sleep together. Fortunately we did bring a folding matress so we were good. Could not find a toaster, but kurig was great and coffee supply well stocked. Place was super clean and very cute.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

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

Peaceful

If you live in a big city with lots of light & noise pollution, I’d highly recommend this property for no noise or lights. It’s very peaceful & quiet. You can see the stars at night. Very beautiful Nest!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Excellent base of operations to enjoy the ecosystem

The rental is ideally located for a relaxing environment-oriented trip...quiet and dark at night while close to everything in the day. The canal in the back yard safely and easily leads a kayaker to big water. Go to the Community Park at the end of Ozello Road to boat or kayak--the water is crystal clear. If you don't have a good time staying here, you're just not trying!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James P., Lincolnton

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

Quiet location

Loved the quiet more remote location. House was very nice and we enjoyed using the kayaks. However kayaking at the canal near the home was not possible.. even with plenty of repellent the mosquitoes ate us up. Black ants in the home as well. Fishing was great until the mosquitoes took over.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful setting. Kayaking was amazing and so easy to do. We launched right out of the property. The place was clean and well maintained. You could also go for a bicycle ride. The roads have almost no traffic and there is beautiful scenery to look at. They have 3 nice bikes for use on the property. The local area was wonderful. Great place to get away and do a little adventuring but still have amenities near by. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Although this property is out in the country/swamp, it was very clean and very quiet. About a 5 mile drive back into the Crystal River area. This place was perfect for a couple. We had plenty of room and parking under the house. The weather was a little too cool to kayak but if warmer that may have been an option. Short drives to Crystal River, Homosassa Springs, and Weeki Wachee Springs. I would stay here again!!!!!! Crumps at Homosassa was a great place for waterfront dining & drinks. Highly recommend this house! Well equipped with wifi and a nice TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly TheeNest

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What makes this property unique

TheeNest is a serene oasis where only four other homes in the community can share in the breathtaking beauty of dolphins as they gracefully visit.

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