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Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Island Trail Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!

COMPLETELY RENOVATED...It’s time to unwind on Florida’s Nature Coast! You and up to five guests will enjoy a full week in a two bedroom/two bath waterfront home in Crystal River. Your vacation home is located on a deep-water canal halfway between Shell Island and Kings Bay off of Ft. Island Trail. The location makes this house a dream for fishing, scalloping, kayaking or just good ole’ relaxation!

Unwind on the back deck and/or dock with a cocktail or two while enjoying the evening sunset. The 50’ dock has plenty of space for your boat and features an outdoor shower, fish cleaning table and ladder. Your vacation home sits just seven houses from the open waters of the river and includes the use of four kayaks that will get you to the river in just minutes.

The house comfortably sleeps six adults and features two master bedrooms (king beds), two bathrooms, family room with two sofas and a recliner and a Florida room that serves as an additional family room/sleeping area with a queen sleeper sofa, 2 comfy chairs and dining room table for four.

Additional features include boat trailer parking, Wi-Fi, cable TV, BBQ grill, washer, dryer, one car garage with refrigerator/freezer, four adult & youth life vests, fully stocked kitchen, regular coffee maker, blender, mixer and crockpot. If weather keeps you indoors, we have puzzles, games and books for you to enjoy.

Your Crystal River vacation home is one and a half miles to the east of the Fort Island Trail Park & Boat Ramp, four miles from Ft. Island Trail Beach, and four miles west of the Plantation Inn and Golf Resort as well as Winn-Dixie and numerous restaurants.

By water the options are endless… explore and fish pristine grass flats and backcountry mangrove forests that are full of redfish, snook and trout or the nearshore shallow waters that are home to some of the best scalloping in the state as well as cobia, gag grouper, tarpon, triple tail and black drum. When you’re not fishing you can cruise to Kings Bay, Three Sisters Spring, Hunter Springs, numerous waterfront restaurants and the Plantation Inn & Golf Resort.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fort Island Trail Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 9 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs! on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$437, 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 Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Crystal River Preserve State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fort Island Trail Park and Spice Key. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge 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 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Perfect Cozy Fishing Retreat

Perfect Cozy Fishing Retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Z.

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

Great Location and Great Owners

Love this property, this was our second time staying there. Great water access, very comfortable and communication has always been excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great Girls Getaway!

Had a great time in this perfect Florida retreat! House was clean, well stocked and near everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautifully decorated, very clean with an amazing waterfront location. The kitchen and bathrooms had all the necessary amenities. Located in a quiet walkable neighborhood but still close to parks, trails and restaurants. We were able to Kayak to Hunter Spring Park from the house to catch sight of some Manatees. Host was responsive and provided local information and easy to follow instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Great location

House was clean and well stocked. Central location on the river makes it convenient to everything. We will definitely stay here next time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Water front

What a wonderful stay we had. This is a great place to relax, enjoy boating and fishing. All the amenities you need. We will definitely be back. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Great Place to Stay in Crystal River

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is furnished with everything you need. Having a dock on a deep water canal so close to the river make this place perfect for those bringing your boat. There is plenty of room to park a trailer at the house as well. The owner was easy to work with and check in/out was easy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rhonda D.

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

Nice place , too much $ for short stay

Stayed 1 Full day and 2 nights and spent close to $900, it was clean and cute, but not worth that much $, luckily we saw manatees going out on the kayaks making it more memorable but it wasn’t easy getting them in and out of the water , this location is more Worth it if you have a boat and or staying for a longer period of time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Family Weekend

We pickec this house because of its location. Close to many things to do in the county. The kayaks were a must and go in easy at high tide. Manatees are a plenty in the region. We used the BBQ worked perfectly. Florida room was a nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Great place for boaters

Wonderful place and hosts. We have stayed twice and both times they have been so kind and accommodating. We also have a bass boat that we launch at the public boat ramp just past the little community before we head to the house. The drive down to the house a little much with the boat but piece of cake with just the trailer. We just put in the boat first and take it out last we have packed everything up. Works great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Fun family getaway

This was the perfect "home base" while we were in the area to visit family. Getting in and out of the front/back/garage doors using the codes was very easy (especially if you read the hosts' very thorough and helpful directions first). With two bathrooms and lots of seating we had plenty of space inside when everyone was there to spend time together. All the amenities in the home worked wonderfully and it was a comfortable and cozy stay for all of us. We used the kitchen (and the porch) pretty much every day. The kayaks were a lot of fun and the neighborhood was quiet at night. Definitely would stay here again! Thank you for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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