See all properties
Entire home

Escape to your cozy waterfront 2-bedroom cottage, kayaks & canoes included!

Photo gallery for Escape to your cozy waterfront 2-bedroom cottage, kayaks & canoes included!

Driftwood Cottage
Private kitchen
Kitchen looking into the comfy livingroom with a swivel TV
Kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Escape to your cozy waterfront 2-bedroom cottage, kayaks & canoes included!

Nestled in the heart of Crystal River, this charming 2-bedroom cottage offers a cozy and inviting retreat for your next vacation. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, microwave, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances and utensils to prepare delicious meals. Unwind in the comfortable living room, where you can enjoy the warmth of the fireplace and catch your favorite shows on the smart TV with satellite/cable channels.

Venture outside and soak in the stunning water views from the porch, or gather around the fire pit for a relaxing evening under the stars. This cottage includes a small boat launch, available are 2 kayaks ( a single and a double) 2 canoes, a fishing pole for your outdoor adventure. We have a fish cleaning station on property as well. The cottage also features a game room with a bumper pool table/poker table, as well as a selection of games, books, and toys for the little ones.

Just a short drive away, you'll find the breathtaking Three Sisters Springs, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, and the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, offering endless opportunities for outdoor exploration and wildlife sightings. With the convenience of a washing machine and dryer, free WiFi, and all the essential amenities, this cottage is the perfect home base for your Crystal River getaway.

Property manager

Clara Sumlin
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior

Crystal River, Ozello Island House.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (97 reviews)
Crystal River, Ozello Island House.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash any dishes that was used
Do not shut off A/C units put them to 75
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No frying inside the house.
Don't forget to tie up your canoe or kayaks, due to the tides.
Please treat this house as your own and put things back where you found them. Most importantly enjoy your stay!

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
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 cottage 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 23 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 24 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 25 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 25 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 40 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Wallace's at the Greenhouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Marguerita Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Florida Cracker Monkey Bar - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to your cozy waterfront 2-bedroom cottage, kayaks & canoes included! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to your cozy waterfront 2-bedroom cottage, kayaks & canoes included!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to your cozy waterfront 2-bedroom cottage, kayaks & canoes included!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to your cozy waterfront 2-bedroom cottage, kayaks & canoes included! located?

This family-friendly Crystal River cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve, Paradise Island and Pipe Island. Bear Island and Charr Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot has EVERYTHING you could need. Really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this place. Location and kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Excellent

An excellent getaway. It has everything you would want. Secluded, nicely decorated, and kayaks provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed this quaint nature filled relaxation spot. It is a good place to relax after spending the day on the water. My family likes to explore so I think next time we will choose a cooler month. Also, for people that would like to book bug spray is a necessity. We kayaked and canoed the canal which was interesting. There were mullet and crabs. All in all , we enjoyed our short stay.Thank you to the hosts that were readily available to solve any problems that arose. Thank you for sharing your space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Peaceful location

Great place for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great Stay

Great property with great outdoor activities for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Nice private fish camp

Lots of outdoor spaces to utilize, nice place and well outfitted
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

great place

This place was perfect stay for are long days on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

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

Great property for families!

So many fun things to do for the kids to do and great for spending quality time together. Location is perfect and within 20-30 minutes of beaches, manatee swimming and natural springs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Very clean, lots to do, beautiful place! Easy communication with the owners. Can't say enough good things about this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Cute little property in ozello

We were looking for a quiet get away for a few days and the Driftwood Cottage was the perfect pick. Clara was very quick to respond to my messages. The property was clean and everything we needed. A hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Diminutive but delightful.

Very much enjoyed our stay here. Very clean and the host with the extra mile to make this place comfortable and easy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colton M.

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

Labor Day Getaway

Awesome long weekend getaway. No issues whatsoever with any part of our trip, from communication to the property itself. Even better in person than in pictures. Very clean, great amenities and plenty of things to do in the area. Looking forward to visiting again. Thank you guys for having us. Hands down 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley S.

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

Fishing trip

Nice place to stay and it met our needs. The host was very responsive and upfront. Would definitely consider again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ricky s., Boca Raton

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

Will be back soon!

Awesome property with a cool host. Everyone in the neighborhood is also really friendly. All the good reviews were spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janie & Stacy R., Winter haven

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

Cozy Clean Two Day Getaway

We were invited by local friends to go scalloping but needed a place to stay due to the large group. We booked this property not knowing the Ozello area, what a great quite clean, and cozy property. We definitely recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Wonderful

The listing is as advertised!! Host was always very prompt with responses. Beautiful property and wonderful location. Kids loved kayaking the canals and fishing. Very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

house stay

everything was fine
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torri Z.

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

Beautiful Home and lots of things to do

The house was fantastic. It had wonderful amenities like kayaks and canoes. They also had a bumper pool table and ring catch that the boys enjoyed. It was a perfect spot for us. The home was very well-kept and super clean. We will absolutely be coming back. Trip gets an A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanee C.

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

Best part of our vacation!!!!

Loved this property!!!! We had such a wonderful time. Walks, kayaking, and just relaxing. Property owners have thought of everything!!! Cant wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C., CINCINNATI

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

Quiet Refuge

Clara’s Driftwood Cottage enabled us to experience flora and fauna in this part of Florida from the comforts of her comfy, completely equipped and delightfully decorated home.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Great Place

Nice and quiet place to stay. Updated and very clean. Clara was very responsive to all questions/comments. Would definitely recommend and will be back for another long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Lovely Fishing Cottage

This property is private, serene, and offers convenient access to surrounding fishing. Our 14’ jon boat was a bit too big for the on property launch, but navigated the canals with ease. We launched at the nearby public boat ramp and moored to the dock at the property during our stay. The home was very comfortable and I particularly appreciated the well equipped kitchen. Thank you for creating the perfect space for a our weekend birthday getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Minimal driving seafood “supper club and relaxing time.!”

Smooth.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Will stay again

Really nice and secluded place. Everything was clean and finding the property was easy. Plenty of room for boat and trailer on the property. The “boat launch” is for smaller boats or canoes, not a big deal cause there are several boat ramps close by I had a 18 foot jon boat that navigated the canal fine you might have trouble with boats over 21 foot getting to the dock as the canal is very narrow. Over all very happy with our stay and definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Clara Sumlin

Host profile image
Hi, my name is Clara. I grew up in Essexville, Michigan but have lived in Floral City, Florida for about 30 years now. I have a husband and three children and several grandchildren now. I love fishing, kayaking, and anything to do with the water. I have created my favorite oasis that I am now sharing with you all. I hope you enjoy your stay and spread the word about my little piece of paradise that I like to call my Peaceful Driftwood Cottage.

Why they chose this property

The Ozello Keys are a string of Islands on Florida's nature coast that are fully accessible by car. Nestled between Homosassa Springs and Crystal River. I chose this place as a spot for my family and I to enjoy the great outdoors and truly learn what the Good Old Florida is like. I love this place because it is quiet and peaceful and there is a new adventure every way you look.

What makes this property unique

I can catch redfish, snook, snapper, mullet, and more off a kayak or canoe in the surrounding canals. These canals surround 3 quarters of the property and leads right out to the Gulf of Mexico. There is a quick and easy small John boat launch right on the property. You are close to the Homosassa Wildlife Park, cute Eateries, Scalloping, Boating, Fishing, and more!!!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback