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Waterfront Canal Cottage, Kayaks & Canoes, Minutes from Springs & Manatees!

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A covered outdoor barbecue area with a grill, seating, and a sign reading "RENTWOOD COTTAGE".
A single-story house with a front porch, a covered outdoor seating area, and a visible garage.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wooden headboard, a wall anchor decoration, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a stone fireplace.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with blue and white checkered tablecloth.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 19 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 30 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shed At MacRae's - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Wallace's at the Greenhouse - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Marguerita Grill - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Canal Cottage, Kayaks & Canoes, Minutes from Springs & Manatees! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Canal Cottage, Kayaks & Canoes, Minutes from Springs & Manatees!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Canal Cottage, Kayaks & Canoes, Minutes from Springs & Manatees! on 25 January 2027 start from NZ$897, 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.

How much is parking at Waterfront Canal Cottage, Kayaks & Canoes, Minutes from Springs & Manatees!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Canal Cottage, Kayaks & Canoes, Minutes from Springs & Manatees!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Canal Cottage, Kayaks & Canoes, Minutes from Springs & Manatees!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Canal Cottage, Kayaks & Canoes, Minutes from Springs & Manatees! located?

This family-friendly Crystal River cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve. Paradise Island and Pipe 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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
Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire property has a magical and relaxing atmosphere while entirely secluded. The host is easy to work with and prompt with responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean property and very well appointed. Very private and quite property. Loved the grilling area and fishing right on property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the cleanliness, privacy, and amenities of our property. We love that you were able to enjoy the grilling area and fishing right on the property. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Old Florida! What a beautiful cottage, the amenities were amazing! Fishing & crabbing, the fire pit, walking the property, everything was just so perfect! The hosts communication was great and what a sweet surprise - a card, sign, & chocolates for our anniversary, so incredibly thoughtful! Will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 24 October 2026
Thank you for adding the pictures and treating our home like your own! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is secluded and perfect. Attention to detail is especially appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great . The cottage was clean and had Everything you woul need . The grill area was fantastic as well as the canoe and kayaks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Host was excellent communicating. Enjoyed canoe ride, fishing from the point, and short trip to Crystal River for swimming with manatees. Great retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property definitely cozy and private. Gteat kayaks to use with the stadium seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bedroom’s air conditioning unit emitted an overpowering mildew odor, making it unsafe to sleep in. The showerhead should be replacement due to inconsistent pressure and water flow. The kitchen sink faucet also sprays unevenly. Despite these issues, the property matches the description, though not as secluded as expected, it does provide privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Ryan. We were surprised to learn of these concerns after your departure, as none of these issues were brought to our attention during your stay. In fact, we reached out to check in with you while you were at the cottage and did not receive a response. Had we been made aware of any concerns, we would have gladly addressed them immediately. We take the cleanliness, safety, and comfort of Peaceful Driftwood Cottage very seriously. We will certainly inspect the bedroom A/C unit, showerhead, and kitchen faucet and address anything that needs attention. We appreciate your feedback and remain committed to providing our guests with a clean, comfortable and enjoying stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. It’s quiet, secluded and well equipped vacation house with all you need to relax and enjoy Florida: outdoor patio, hammock, kayaks, grill, play room, well equipped kitchen, AC, fire pit. We had a great, great time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the host is awesome. the house is very clean. love this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adorable and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was pretty nice really. The property is large and the kayaks and canoes are good to have. The place is decorated appropriately inside and out to give you a coastal vibe. We liked it. The only thing i would say if i had to complain would be the misquitos were not a pleasant thing to deal with, but where we are from we are used to it so we dealt with it. It’s a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thank you for your kind review and for staying with us! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the spacious property, coastal décor, and the kayaks and canoes. Being near the water, mosquitoes can be present at times, and we appreciate your understanding. We enjoyed hosting you and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family getaway to the Driftwood Cottage was excellent. The host had great communication and check in and check out was a breeze. The property was very well maintained with many amenities that the whole family was able to take advantage of. The outdoor space was excellent and availability to use the kayaks and canoes when we wanted was a big plus. Being a little off the beaten path was also a plus for us. We love the quiet and serenity of the property. Even though it felt very secluded, once you get to the highway, everything was easily accessible. We enjoyed family time in the game room on a daily basis. We were also able to prepare many meals there with the fully loaded kitchen and grill. We will definitely come back in the future. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Both my family and a close friends family had a great time staying at this property. We had plenty of room to park both vehicle with boat trailers and Extremely convenient to boat ramps for shallow water fishing. The host Clara went above and beyond with communication and making sure we had everything that we needed! As a group that like to cook we enjoyed the outdoor cooking area! We will definitely be booking this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this location! House was well equipped and clean. The surroundings were simply magical
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2026
Thank and I love the picture, so peaceful looking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable garden and rooms. Wonderful nature!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing. Very friendly so nice to talk to. Best host i talk to.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect 2 night stay. We loved how it was more remote. You can be in the backyard and sometimes here the neighbors but we never saw anyone. Super value. Beds were very comfy. Game room was awesome. Our son loved it.Very clean with lots of unique decor.Everything you need for a awesome stay.We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driftwood Cottage is a beautiful property! You can tell all the love and care Clara and David have poured into it; it's clean, well maintained, peaceful, quiet neighbors, etc. We enjoyed sitting in the swing chairs and taking outdoor showers (that was my absolute favorite part). The kitchen is stocked with everything needed to cook great meals! Beds were comfy and clean! During our stay, we had a box turtle and a red tailed hawk visit the front flower bed/bird bath and the cutest tree frog came into the closed in front porch! We also saw a raccoon running around at dusk. Tiny crabs live around the water and needle fish are neat to watch in the Ozello waters. There is so much to enjoy on this property - wildlife, amenities to help anyone relax, opportunities to explore with kiddos, and much more! It's definitely a 5 (if I could give a 10, I would)!!! Don't hesitate - book today!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a pleasure hosting you, and I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were wonderful guests—easy to communicate with and respectful of the property. We'd be happy to welcome you back anytime. Wishing you all the best, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host responded expeditiously to every question. Home was clean, secure, comfortable, thoughtfully appointed, fun with much whimsy in its decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this place. Location and kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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