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Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf

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A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a kitchen area in the background.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A marina with boats docked, a wooden dock, and a gazebo.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden dresser, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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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. 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
  • Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 9.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coney Island - ‬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 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Canal Front Home With Access To The Gulf on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$2,224, 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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was everything and more! Very clean, quiet, and cozy. The house was stocked with LOTS of extras. Soaps, spices, ziploc bags, storage bowls, and I even found chip clips. The coffee bar was fully stocked. The only downside was the neighbor built a large boat dock and made it very tight when docking our boat. Overall wonderful stay. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for leaving such a kind review! We’re so glad the house was fully equipped with everything you needed for a relaxing, comfortable getaway. We appreciate your feedback about the boat dock as well. We are actually actively working on a modification to our dock to improve navigation and make docking a breeze. We loved having you back again this year and we look forward to hosting you and your family again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the most thoughtfully appointed and exceptionally well-stocked VRBOs we’ve ever stayed in, with a host whose attention to detail shows in every corner. The home smelled fresh and clean from the moment we walked in.The exterior is simple and unassuming, but the interior is immaculate with quality linens, newer furniture, and a fresh, well-maintained feel—unlike many rentals that show wear.As a mom of three who is very particular about cleanliness, I noticed immediately that this home was truly spotless and genuinely well cared for—not just surface-tidy.While not large, every inch is used intentionally; sturdy, comfortable furniture and a thoughtful layout suggest either a professional designer or a very skilled host maximizing space.The bathrooms felt like a boutique hotel with plush towels and great-smelling amenities, and the kitchen featured upgraded appliances and a well-stocked, clearly organized coffee bar. Beds were comfortable, A/C worked perfectly, and everything functioned as it should.Neighbors described the owners as a “class act,” and while we don’t know them personally, the care and quality throughout the home make that easy to believe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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