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Perfect Scalloping HQ. No obstructions. Relaxing.

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Safe, quiet, friendly neighborhood.
Exterior
Doc easily accomodates a 22' pontoon boat.
Miscellaneous
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Scalloping HQ. No obstructions. Relaxing.

This is an ideal vacation home! Very spacious, clean, and comfortable river house on a canal that leads to the Crystal River. No bridges. It is in a quiet, tucked away neighborhood off Fort Island Trail. Beach is about 4 miles away and public boat ramp is within one mile. The house has a split bedroom floor plan, wide open living area, two car garage with opener and a screened porch overlooking a picturesque backyard and canal. All appliances and washer/dryer have recently been replaced. A new spa was installed in 2023. Perfect for pleasure and relaxation. Master bedroom is large and includes a king size bed, and bath. Total living area is 2100 SF. Extra amenities include two kayaks, a bumper pool table and a six person hot tub. It provides a relaxing refuge after a long day on Crystal River or the Gulf. A fold down kayak launcher is provided on the floating dock. The dock will easily accommodate a 24’ or larger boat. A biking and walking trail is less than a quarter mile away. Spectrum streamed through Roku devices is provide on all four TVs. High speed internet through Spectrum. Our across the street neighbor is a fishing boat Captain. Consider hiring Mark Reeves, Cast N Reel Fishing Charters, markkppv@gmail.com. Guests have been overjoyed with the comforts our home offers. We adhere to HomeAway guidelines for cleanliness and disinfection. We care and we aim to please. Feel free to reach out with any questions before, during, and after your stay.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Parties not allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Parties not allowed
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 18 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Scalloping HQ. No obstructions. Relaxing. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Scalloping HQ. No obstructions. Relaxing. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Scalloping HQ. No obstructions. Relaxing. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Scalloping HQ. No obstructions. Relaxing. 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 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is just as described, very comfortable, felt like home. Convenient location and very quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

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

Great home and location!

This house was great for our scalloping trip. Good location to get right out to fish/scallop. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Very nice!

The home was clean and comfortable. Very spacious. Beds were very comfortable. We loved the screened porch overlooking the canal. Appreciated the convenient location, and the quiet safe neighborhood. We did not utilize the hot tub or the kayaks. The garage was a real plus. It was a peaceful trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Great place

Great place, right on the water with boat dock , easy to get out to intercostal way , rented this place last year , plan to rent it for next year
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Clean , Quiet & Perfect location

We had 3 couples..very roomy house..great location..dock at the house was very convenient.. comfortable beds..nice jacuzzi.. HUGE kitchen table..Would definitely stay here again😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

liz j.

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

Christmas in Crystal River

This house was the perfect place to call home over our holiday. Spacious, relaxing, clean, plenty to keep the teens busy, loved using the kayaks and seeing manatees and dolphins on the river. We did a little fishing, used the hot tub most mornings and nights and enjoyed bird watching from the screen porch. If we visit the area again I would definitely stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeb M.

Very comfortable house and great location

House was very comfortable for our family of six. The canal coming back was 1-2 ft deep on low tide and 3-4 on high which was plenty of depth for my 26 ft center console. Overall this is one of the nicest homes we have stayed at in Crystal River.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD C.

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

Amazing place to relax

This place is amazing! Quiet! Neighbors are very friendly! Bring catfish bait! Very relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William T., Gulf Breeze, FL

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

Great first trip to Crystal River

House was very clean and provided everything we needed for a great trip. It was in an excellent location for us to access the river by boat, centralized between the gulf and springs. The location allowed us to have a day of fishing, a day for scalloping and a day to relax and enjoy the springs! Lots of great memories were made. Looking forward to another trip one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., madison, WI

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

best spot ever!

Wonderful host that become your friends fast! Great neighborhood with wonderful people to hang out with a fire! Great house with everything you need and a hot tub we used every night after biking the great trails, watching the manatees, kayaking from the back dock! We are coming back next year!!! Thank you so much.
Stayed 43 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Lovely getaway!

We are visiting family in Crystal River but needed our own home base. This house was great for families with small children. The layout was perfect and while nicely decorated, there was nothing precious that we had to worry about the kids touching. Kitchen had everything you could need. If you’re staying for more than a few days you may want to purchase some extra paper products. Lots of games, grill, hot tub and two kayaks kept us entertained in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Great host and spacious home

We’ve stayed here before and changes we suggested on our last stay were made by John. That is rare in my opinion and it made it more comfortable for what we do. Which is fish and clean fish! Lol The house has ample room and activities for about any age, it was clean and well appointed and John is very attentive and accommodating. The neighbors are all friendly as well and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., LaGrange, Ga

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

Wonderful stay in Crystal River

My family and I just returned from spending 35 days here. The house had everything we needed and more. My son is a chef and loved the layout of the kitchen. My dad is recovering from knee replacement and the house was perfect for him. There are no stairs and had a nice walk in shower. We enjoyed the kayaks and saw manatees every day in the bay. The house is also close enough to visit Rainbow River and Devil's den. We've already booked the house again in January to see all the manatees when they arrive for the winter.
Stayed 35 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great Place on Crystal River Canal

We were very impressed with the property. We rent a lot of vacation properties and this was one of the cleanest and best-equipped homes we've stayed at. It's in a quiet residential neighborhood with nice neighbors on a tight, but navigable canal just minutes from Crystal River (we had no problems at low tide, but it could be really shallow during the low winter tides). Three nice bedrooms (all with cable TV) and 2 bathrooms. Beds were comfortable with good linens. The living area is very open and comfortable. Large open kitchen with granite countertops and new, high-end appliances. Nice matching serving ware (not the hodgepodge of assorted plates/glasses you often get) and good stainless pots/pans. Also has coffee maker (filter basket kind, not K-cup), toaster, crock pot, hand mixer, small food processor and I think, a blender. It has a 2-car garage with a remote and a screened-in patio with a nice hot tub. There is a small 2-burner gas grill off of the rear patio - large enough for some steaks, burgers or chicken, but not big enough to grill a lot of ribs. There is a small floating dock off the back of the lot which comfortably fit our 20' boat. There's a small 4' gator that hung around the area and was not a problem for us, but might be for a small pet. There are 2 small kayaks/paddles/life vests in the garage which were handy to paddle around in the canal (easy to launch from the floating dock) and take out to the springs (saving $35 per kayak in rental there). Unlike every other Florida home we've rented, we did not see a single bug in the house. No ants, no spiders, no palmetto bugs, none. It was exceptionally clean. If new to the area, we can highly recommend Live Action Charters for fishing. Justin was an awesome guide and we took a couple of trips with him. For a great meal, check out Seafood Seller - had some of the best Cajun food we've had outside of Louisiana. Grannies is great for a quick, cheap and great breakfast. The only complaint I had was with the property security deposit. I have no problem at all with a security deposit, but I would not expect to be billed for it at the time of reservation - in our case, 6 months before we to actually be there. I don't know if that policy is dictated by the property owner or by Home Away/VRBO, but it seems unnecessary to tie up $1200 that far in advance. So, all in all, we could not have been happier with the rental. It's a very nice home. -John K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year enjoying this lovely home for our annual family scalloping adventure. The home is centrally located to our favorite restaurants, springs and scalloping spots. We look forward to enjoying more family vacations here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith A.

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

Nice Home

Property was very nice. Canal was super shallow for our 25ft center console but we made it work. Word is the canal has been approved to be cleaned and dredged. House could use a little TLC but would definitely recommend to anyone with a smaller boat or flats boat. Neighbors are friendly and helpful too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Fun

Clean
Stayed 30 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Great place to stay

Our 6 adults were here for the start of scallop season. The canal, dock and access were great. The house was super accommodating and clean. The porch and outdoor area is nice . The hosts were responsive and communicated well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory W.

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

Manatee Heaven

We had a wonderful stay and this has been our favorite trip by far! We took our bikes to a great fishing hole close to the house, took a short drive to fort island beach to play in the water, rented a boat for the day, kayaked up and down the river, played in the hot tub, and shopped in town. The owner is extremely responsive and accommodating! Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

Great location for boaters

Great house in a great location for anything boating. Easy access to kings bay, springs, sandbars and scalloping. The house had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The host was easy to communicate with and was prompt to address any questions we had. We look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jc L.

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

Amazing

Beautiful home, very spacious, convenient location. Everything we wanted and more. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

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

Great vacation!

Our family had so much fun! This house has ample amount of room, great for boating and hanging out. The owner was very responsive and answered all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ D.

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

Awesome place to stay!

Everything we could have asked for on this scalloping and fishing adventure with the grandkids. Public boat launch just down the road, easy access from the dock to the gulf, bait shop just up the road. Grocery stores and great food within minutes of the house. We grilled fish and scallops, kids even caught redfish in the canal between trips. Definitely recommend and plan to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lura J.

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

Crystal river central location

Very nice homey house. Central location. Boat ramp 1 mile away. Easy access out to gulf and scalloping. Easy access to kings bay. Host excellent communication and accommodations. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip L.

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

Comfort and location

Well maintained and beautifully decorated home. Our family enjoyed all the amenities from the large open kitchen and living area, comfortable bedrooms, to the hot tub, dock and even the games. They have definitely spent the time to make sure everything is covered. Communication is prompt and even had excellent recommendations for the area. We had an excellent vacation and their home definitely made it complete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Donavan Konkler

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John and Leonette live in Brooksville Florida (about a 40 minute drive from the property). Leonette is a retired teacher, John is a retired banker. We have owned a vacation home in Crystal River since 1999. We love the area.

Why they chose this property

This property is spacious, clean and very relaxing. The backyard setting with the screen porch that includes comfortable seating and a spa is second to none. Single story, no stairways. Everything is ground level for easy access.

What makes this property unique

Great area for outdoor activities including biking and kayaking. A floating dock allows for boat mooring and kayak launching. Inside is pleasant and includes a bumper pool table and seating for 10 at a farm table. Also, bar seating for four overlooking the kitchen and living area is included. There’s lots and lots of room.

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