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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf

Welcome to Riverside Retreat!

Come experience the true beauty of Crystal River and all it has to offer!
Imagine your days kayaking, scalloping or fishing on Crystal River with direct access just minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico. Discover Deep Sea Fishing and swimming with Manatees or simply take just take some time out to soak in the sun at Fort Island beach or enjoy nature walks and bird watching at nearby preserves that are all just a few miles away.

Riverside Retreat is located is a peaceful neighborhood on a canal. Inside you will find a fully renovated space that it is equipped with all of the amenities you will need to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. The kitchen has updated appliances, a coffee station and is fully stocked with new pots and pans, dinnerware, utensils and so much more. There spacious living/dining open concept is perfect for your family and entertaining guests. The master bedroom is spacious with its own private bath. The guest bedrooms are cozy and is a place you can go to unwind at the end of a busy day. Other additional activities like board games, puzzles, cards and corn hole boards are available for family and friends to enjoy. Also, don’t forget to bring your fishing rods to fish off the new floating dock!

There is a public boat ramp 1 mile from the house, so bring your boat! (recomended up to 23ft) The canal empties into Crystal River and is a short boat ride to the Gulf of Mexico where you can fish, go scalloping or simply choose to anchor your boat and relax at a nearby sandbar hangout. If you head south on the river, that will take you to Kings Bay, Three Sisters Springs, Hunter Springs, waterfront restaurants and bars. There are also several hiking trails, preserves and state parks within a few miles where you can enjoy nature and wildlife. In the cooler months, don’t forget to come swim with the Manatees!!

For your use and enjoyment there are:

- 2 Tandem Kayaks
- 2 Adult / 2 Children paddles
- 2 Adult / 2 Children life jackets

Kayaking from the house to the Springs is about a 30-45 minutes paddle, depending on your skill level.
Kayaking from Hunter Springs to Three Sisters is about 20 minutes depending on boat traffic.

Tides fluctuate in the canal, depending on your draft and you will need to watch the tides.

Once you come experience all that Crystal River has to offer, you will find that it will be one of your favorite destination places to visit!

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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 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets not allowed on couch or beds without covering
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Be mindful of noise levels between the hours of 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. and do not disturb, annoy or endanger surrounding neighbors.
Treat property with same care as your own. Leave property in the same condition as received. Pets not allowed on the couch or beds unless covered.
Tenant and guests will be subject to eviction from the Property if terms of the Rental Agreement or Rules are violated; monies paid will be forfeited.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3477873vb
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, 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 are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. With kayaking, snorkelling and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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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 - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 9 min drive - 9.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf on 11 May 2026 start from NZ$545, 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 Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Fort Island Trail Park. Spice Key is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was immaculate, and I was amazed how well stocked it was. It had absolutely everything you could need. The kayaks were great, life jackets provided. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you found the house well‑stocked, and that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cora M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house with everything we could have asked for, and more. Host is responsive and friendly, even dropped an extra kayak off for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found the property to have everything you needed. It was a pleasure hosting you and we appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay!! Location!!

I would book again. If you bring boat be aware of tides and water depth in canal. Home was clean and as described in listing. The coffee was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Amazing Place

Highly recommend. They go above and beyond on items you may need in the house. Perfect spot and the communication from the owners was Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Thank you! We are happy you all had a pleasant stay and got a chance to enjoy Crystal River. We appreciate your feedback and hope you consider us next time you plan a visit to Crystal River.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Perfect scalloping location

The house was very thoughtfully equipped with toiletries, a well supplied kitchen, and exceeded expectations in cleanliness & organization. We will definitely be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thank you for the feedback!! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope everyone had a fun time scalloping and enjoying the Crystal River surroundings. Looking forward to the opportunity to having you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

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

Nice place

Kitchen was well equipped, comfortable beds, and well stocked with towels and other supplies. I was able to dock 22’ center console, just need to plan coming and going around the lowest part of the tide with a deeper draft boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback! We are glad you chose to stay at the Riverside Retreat. We hope everyone had a wonderful time and look forward to you coming back to see us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Family vacation

The host truly thought of every little detail to make our stay easy and perfect. From the welxome snack basket, to the ziplock baggies, to the stocked bathrooms. Thank you for your organization and attention to details. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
We are so happy to hear that your family vacation at Riverside Retreat was enjoyable and that you had a wonderful stay. Thank you so much for the kind review. We look forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very nice place, spacious and comfortable. Love being able to have my boat right in back of the house and the boat ramp is just a few miles down the road. Extremely close to the gulf. Had 21' Hurricane deck boat and made it down the canal to this house on low tide twice. The house is beautiful, clean and well furnished. We had a great time with our family and would definitely love to visit here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us at Riverside Retreat! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and our location. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another visit!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in

Crystal River Vacation

Property was very clean and accessible. We had an issue with the tides in the canal and ended up having to row our boat back to the dock at one point. It was a good location other wise with access to the channel. We had a great time with family. Will be looking for other places next time with easier access for the boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
I'm happy to hear that you were able to enjoy time with your family and that our property was clean and accessible for you. It's unfortunate to hear that you had a difficult time managing your boat due to the tide, but unfortunately, the tide is not something we can control.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete R.

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

Waterfront Crystal River

We've been going to Crystal River for years now and this was the nicest house we've rented. Three full bedrooms and two full size baths. The home is well furnished, appliances appear new and there were plenty of linens and kitchen dishes, pans, etc. For parking, the house has a long driveway plus a two car garage. We played corn hole on the large screened in porch. For dockage, there is a good sized deck and floating dock. We have a 23' center console and had no problems tying up and getting into and back from Crystal River which is a short canal ride away. It is close to the Ft. Island public ramp and closer to the gulf than properties in town. Very enjoyable visit and we wouldn't hesitate to stay to here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you Peter, we really appreciate your feedback! We are glad that you and your family had a comfortable stay and that you were able to enjoy Crystal River and the surrounding area once again. We are looking to continuously make some improvements to the property so we hope that we can accommodate you and your family again in the future. Have a wonderful day! Tom and Ana
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Easy communication. Beautifully decorated. Very well stocked kitchen. Something to note. When tides are low they are very low.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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