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2700+sqft - waterfront sleeps 12 w/home theater - 7 kayaks, 2 paddle boards

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Property grounds
Rec room with pool table and home theater
Architectural Entry
Dining
Granite Kitchen Counters
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Popular LocationCrystal River Watersports Marina16 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrystal River Archaeological State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationThree Sisters Springs9 min drive
  • AirportTampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

futon

1 Double Futon

Living room

2 Double Futons

Living room

2 Double Futons

master

1 King Bed

Sunroom

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

main

Toilet · Shower only

master

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

2700+sqft - waterfront sleeps 12 w/home theater - 7 kayaks, 2 paddle boards

Casa luz del sol means house of sun light. This west facing home certainly delivers on its name. From the open concept front living room with architectural windows to the huge sun/rec room bringing the beautiful outdoors in. You won't believe the luxury awaiting you in this beautiful waterfront 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom 2700 sq ft vacation home on a deep water canal in Crystal River. This home has just been completely remodeled with a new kitchen with granite, all new beds with new mattresses, linens, and bedding and hardwood floors in all bedrooms and hall. This is easily the best value in crystal river as it’s more than 50% larger than most other vacation rentals yet listed at 50% less than what they charge. We keep our prices low so we stay fully booked. Also the owner manages the property and answers calls immediately. Be weary of others using poor property managers you can never reach. This house comfortably sleeps 12 with a 1 king, 2 queens, 2 pull out sofa sleepers, and a futon. What's unique about this home that you won’t find in other rentals is it offers 4 separate living areas for added privacy (living, family, library and a huge rec room with home theater and pool table). When you walk through the entry double wood doors you are transfixed on the openness of the living room with large hickory beams across the cathedral ceiling, giving you that Swiss chalet feel. This room is great for watching tv on the 55" flat screen TV. Walk through the slider doors into the large recreation room with cathedral tongue and groove wood ceilings. It is surrounded by windows and offers great panoramic views of the water. If you want more privacy, you can pull down the exterior sun shades. It also has a home theater with 100" projection screen and dvd player with comfy seating for 10. This room is popular for family movie night, playing indoor ping pong.

Just down the hall you'll enter the family room with fireplace and 43" flat screen tv. Situated behind this room is a cozy and quiet library sitting room complete with rattan sofa and table with 2 chairs for enjoying your morning coffee. All 3 bedrooms include large flat screen TV's. The 2 bathrooms have both been remodeled with granite counter top vanities and tiled showers.

The kitchen has been remodeled with new granite counter tops, appliances, and a large eating area with 4 bar stools. It is fully stocked with all your kitchen needs. The dining area has a large country wooden table with 6 chairs.

Outside there is a covered arbor with patio living area complete with two tables and chairs with a fire pit. There is a charcoal grill as well. Down to the water you will find a very large floating dock over 35' in length. This dock sits in deep water and can easily accommodate 2 - 3 boats. The canal is extra wide to easily turn your boat around. Most others are not. Plus there is a boat launch less than half a mile away making it super easy access to our dock.

Another huge benefit over other rentals is we have an oversized winding driveway easily accommodating 6 or more vehicles plus a large side yard which can store 2 boat trailers. You won’t find this In other rentals. Most don’t always think ahead of this prior to booking and really struggle with once they get here.

Crystal River is known as the 'Home of the Manatee' and offers great restaurants, shops, and water activities, like fishing, kayaking, boating, and more. You can fish fresh water game from King's bay or take the 25 minute trip down Crystal River to the Gulf of Mexico and catch anything from trout to shark. Fishing off the dock, you can catch blue gill, large mouth bass, sail catfish, blue crabs and mangrove snapper.

Which ever place you choose to stay, you can't go wrong in Crystal River - it's old Florida at its best. It's scenic, surrounded by wild life, and with beautiful clear blue springs. You can see dolphin and manatee almost every time you go boating and sometimes right off our dock. And there are otters living in this canal as well.

For your recreation pleasure, we also have 2 mens and 1 ladies 10 speed bikes, 7 kayaks, and 2 paddle board.s

We know you have many choices in where you choose to stay, so we do our best to make our home your best option. We think you'll find it a great place to relax and unwind while being spoiled with luxurious amenities. We also live within 30 minutes so we’re close by if you need anything. And lastly, the one thing most of our past guests love is our central location. We’re less than five minutes to downtown crystal river

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Property manager

Scott. Huffman
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One pet only with no fleas and kept off the carpet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1 Pet is allowed but must be kept off carpeted areas in family room, bedrooms and hallway, furniture and leashed at all times. Also free of fleas
There is no garbage disposal so please do not put any food waste items down the sink
Do not park any cars or trailers in the front yard grass. Septic system is there and will be damaged.

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Crystal River

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Indian Waters, a neighbourhood in Crystal River. Crystal River Watersports Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 16 min walk
  • Hunter Spring Park - 6 min drive
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 6 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coney Island - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2700+sqft - waterfront sleeps 12 w/home theater - 7 kayaks, 2 paddle boards pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 2700+sqft - waterfront sleeps 12 w/home theater - 7 kayaks, 2 paddle boards ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2700+sqft - waterfront sleeps 12 w/home theater - 7 kayaks, 2 paddle boards ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2700+sqft - waterfront sleeps 12 w/home theater - 7 kayaks, 2 paddle boards located?

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins and Crystal River Watersports Marina. Crystal River Archaeological State Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
I love Crystal river, and homes like this makes my time there that much more enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vacation
Had a great time. Property is quiet and has nice accommodations. The A/C was acting up on one side but the property manager was monitoring it. The kayaks and paddle boards were fun kids had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Women's weekend retreat for 8.
Had a wonderful weekend! House was very clean. Everything you need. Beautiful home. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Nice location roomy house beautiful view enjoyed having use of kiyaks paddle boards and bike
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
House is very close to all we chose to do. Loved sitting on back patio watching the water in the canal. Very quiet neighborhood. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice clean house
The house is very spacious, clean and well stocked, my only issue with this house is the sunken living room in the middle of the house, just off the front door. I had to be on constant alert of my 93-year-old mother not falling down the step-down area, we had two people in our group that did fall. Thank God that they did not get hurt. Something to keep in mind when renting this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watch that first step
Beautiful house and great location. I walked into the house and was absolutely in love. So in love I missed the step down into the living, which pitched me forward into a very heavy, well made coffee table. Marble top maybe? I immediately began bleeding and when i came to enough to know something wasn't right I couldn't see out of my right eye. Anyway, long story, went to local ER, which was very nice and conveniently close to the house. After a CT Scan I was flown by helicopter to Tampa General because I have multiple facial fractures and a brain bleed. Not that I wanted to see the sunset on the gulf that evening from a helicopter but that is how it was. Anyway, the house is terrific. My family stayed there and I stayed a night after my hospital stay and was very impressed by it. Wish I could have stayed longer and we could have done the things we had planned with our grandchildren but maybe next trip. Oops. Got to quit using the word trip. Bad memories. Just watch that first damn step.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Crystal River
Great place. Need new grill though. Not a deal breaker.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Satisfied
Stayed for 3 months, nice quite area, house was satisfactory. Accommodations favor a good sized family setting.
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay, A+ quality!
We stayed here during a trip to swim with the manatees. The property was outstanding and exceeded our expectations! It’s bigger than it seems with many rooms, all nicely decorated and all with TVs. There’s even a game room with pong pong and home theater! It was all in perfect shape, and the art was very well chosen, we loved it! Right on the canal and so near Crystal River. Really nothing missing, just perfect, we give an A+! We want to go back here next time we visit the manatees.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

deb f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Lovely home, excellent host, great location. Lots of little touches that made our visit special ~ board games, ping pong table, lots of towels, comfortable beds, fully stocked kitchen etc etc. Location is central to anything you want to do in the area I also liked the homeowners art work. Couldn’t ask for more. Lastly the host was great at communicating with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
This house was clean, plenty of room to spread out, full of board games, a ping pong table, a movie projector, kayaks & paddle boards for use on the canal sets from the back door, and 4 TV sets. We only engaged in a fraction of all that due to time constraints. The full kitchen was well organized with everything a cook could want. We went on manatees and airboat excursions while there. These were minutes from the house. We plan on returning, as there is much more to see in Crystal River and enjoy in this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway place with friends
The home is perfect for comfort, and spacious. Dock was perfect for my fishing boat. Quiet and beautiful area. We will be back in the spring hopefully!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Deanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Week after hurricane
It was nice, but pool table wasnt there, but owner brought one next day. We couldnt use movie projector as electric was out on that side of house. Kayakung was fun. Bring your own ping pong paddles, only crap ones there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scalloping w/friends & son
Son was able to tie boat in the back to the floating dock which made it very easy getting out to scallop. Loved the outside deck, used the grill for burgers & dogs the very 1st night. The large projector TV was amazing since we brought a couple DVD's to play at night. Everything was even more wonderful than the pictures show! Can't wait to book again for the next scallopo season.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Was a little upset we couldn’t use the kayaks that were there. They were molded and all had water in them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect place for a casual scalloping weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Location for Scalloping
we had a great time house was perfect location except the morning we were leaving 7am the yard guys came wish they would of come later a lilttle unsettling since we had just woke uo and guys are walking right by our room but besides that it was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., Mount Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calusa House
The property was lovely. Great view from either the back Florida room or the outside patio. The house was clean and accommodated my family nicely. It was wonderful having our boat right in the canal behind the house. We just jumped on and headed out for some adventure on the waters of Crystal River.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ky Wounded Heros Fishing Trip
The property had everything we needed for our stay. Enough room for 10 plus adults. Thank you for a comfortable week.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time!!
We decided to have a little get away! We loved the house and area. There was plenty of space for our big families. Scott recommend places to swim and hang out that definitely was a blast. My kids enjoyed the kayaks in the backyard more then anything and was so convenient! Already looking to book again! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H., Ocala

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Stay
Had a great stay again! Love the house and canal!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Time Ever!
The most relaxing and wonderful rental. I am already looking to book here again in a few months because we loved it so much! Perfect little getaway with everything you need or want
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

PAUL S., State College

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs work!
The inside of the house is clean and well used. The outside is not good and is dirty. Cushions are old and full of mold. The sun cover is the same way. The brick walk way and dock ramp are in serious need of repair. The kayaks need work and several have sharp seat mounts and missing seats. All need cleaned. Overall inside except cookware is old but clean, pans are awful. The outside is awful!!!
Stayed 41 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time. Won’t be the last time.
This was my first time using Vrbo. House was nice host made it very easy to stay here. Very relaxing location close to everything Manatee.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott. Huffman

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I live in crystal river, and love the area. I am very close by if you need anything. I'll do whatever i can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible

Why they chose this property

The beamed cathedral ceilings, the huge rec area, the relaxing outdoor living space make this property stand out from all the others. Plus large parking for 6 or more cars, extra space to store 2 trailers and 35 ft dock for 2 or more docks. Most docks are 10 ft or less.

What makes this property unique

4 separate living areas (living room, family room, rec room, reading room. Close to boat launch ramp. 5 minutes to crystal river downtown. Nice state park right down the road.

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English

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