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Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view

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A living room with a beige sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a side table with a lamp and a tissue box.
A view through a window of a backyard with a fire pit, chairs, and a lake.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a television, and a view of a lake.
A living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, a wooden coffee table, and a beige sofa.
A modern outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a stone fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Island Gulf Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view

Come experience the true beauty of Ozello, "Old Florida" nature including birds and dolphins! Waterfront access to the Gulf and Ozello Keys perfect for kayaks and paddle boards. Secluded lot for amazing sunsets with panoramic full windows in the living room and master suite. Three bedroom, two bath private home with outside screened porch and custom built firepit nestled in private backyard. Firewood included. The living room has a full sofa with two recliners and a love seat with two recliners to relax and enjoy the view. A Smoker/charcoal grill in a covered outdoor patio and full kitchen allows for relaxing meals at home. Property is a half mile from the public boat ramp on the same street which allows for fishing and easy access to the scalloping grounds. Two fishing kayaks and life preservers are provided. Additional kayaks are available for a nominal fee. Easy walk to lunch/dinner at Peck's Old Port Cove restaurant and close to Island Outpost Grill and Bar for amazing breakfast/lunch/dinner.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Please no loud music/noises after 10:00. This is a calm, residential neighborhood.
Please take care watching for children and pets while driving to the house.
Any break in house rules may result in additional fees assessed during stay. Smoking in the house will be an automatic assessment of $250 cleaning fee

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2507656vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 23 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 24 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 34 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Crystal River Preserve State Park, Bear Island and Charr Island. Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve and Paradise Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want to be on the water to go kayaking and catching fish, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved how remote this property is! The favorite activity was using our spotting scope from the living room window to spot all kinds of birds! The home was very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped! We cooked in every night except when we went to Peck’s. The kayaks were a plus too! My husband used one to fish every day, while my son and I just explored. The location was convenient for visiting my daughter in Orlando. We even saw a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral on our early morning drive there! Shondra and Jan were both so friendly and quick to answer any questions we had. We would definitely love to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!! Couldn’t be more pleased with our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect stay! Great location to kayak fish. Host communications was A+.The place was perfect; light, cheerful and very welcoming. Super clean. Had everything we needed. Even on a non-fishable day we enjoyed being inside looking at the view from the windows, relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was very pleasant! The property was very nice and clean. The views were great and the kayaks were a hit! Great stay at this vrbo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a fun weekend at a perfect house with scenic views and very amenity needed to make our stay comfortable and memorable. The host was very accommodating and the home was super clean. We would love to stay here again and plan to soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet place

Very quiet, easy to get to and great restaurants nearby. Planning on staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay, amazing sunset views

Everything was great, sunset views were amazing. Great fishing in this area, launched kayak from backyard very easily. Definitely would stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
So glad to hear that your stay was enjoyable… Come anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend stay

This was a very nice place to stay - clean, accurate listing. Was a family weekend away and it was very nice. Will definitely book again for a longer stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.

Very clean house and quiet area. Well worth the stay! Will stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot and nice stay

Loved the fire pit in the back because we had come weather. Also great spot to put kayaks in the back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great, one week, stay in Ozello! The hosts of this home have thought through many things that make the stay special, including kayaks, large screened porch, beautiful fire pit area, comfy couches in the living room with a fabulous 'bird filled' view. Necessary equipment for cooking casual dinners, a charcoal grill, plenty of linens, and special places to walk to like the Peck's Old Port & the Community Park. Peaceful neighborhood and only a short drive to the busier, touristy areas in Crystal River.
View from the kayaks...
Herons hanging out at the Community Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for bird watchers

Pleasant stay in spite of hurricane
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2022
I’m so sorry you had bad weather!!! Please come back to enjoy the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Fishing

Clean, quiet location. Fire pit is a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Really enjoyed my stay. Came to relax, and did just that. Good food nearby and water everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful

We had a great time fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the fire pit under the stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

The views were amazing! Perfect place to unwind and relax. Hosts were very helpful and responsive. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

House and neighborhood were exactly as described. Had a wonderful stay would recommend for anyone looking to have a good vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manatee Bucket List

Perfect location and warm & cozy accommodations! Everything was just as stated!! Would stay there again in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scalloping Trip

We had a great time. This location was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

A peaceful location. Exactly as described. Very responsive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The place is fantastic.

What a great location and house. Everything was great. The view was amazing. I have zero complaints and will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
We are happy to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

The property was well taken care of just like the last time we stayed. The community is great. Jan was awesome and made sure we had everything we needed! Thanks for sharing your property with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Loved our long weekend at this home. The views were amazing! We did a lot of fishing and birdwatching. The fire pit was great for the chilly weather. The home was very clean and cozy! Highly recommend this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2024
Thanks so much! We love having a special place to enjoy the peace and beauty of nature. So happy you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal River

Nice home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shondra Orobitg

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Ozello more than 20 years ago for the peace and respite of the "Old Florida" feel and friendly neighbors. Of course the fishing and water just calls out to refresh our minds.

What makes this property unique

We have loved the outdoor screened porch without no see-ums and relaxing with family and friends by the fire. The water view and nature only adds to this perfect picture of relaxation.

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