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Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands

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Exterior
Living area
Firepit
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • The Suncoast Keys
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands

** For any questions regarding the property or area, please click the Contact Host Tab**
Come relax and escape from it all in real Florida. The Ozello keys are a string of islands on Floridas nature coast that are fully accessible by car. Nestled between Homosassa Springs and Crystal River. This 2 bedroom/ 2 bath stilt home sits on a peninsula. It is fully furnished with all of the creature comforts of home including linens, dishes, spices, etc. It has a full kitchen, washer, dryer, 2 x flat screen TV's, wifi, Netflix, DVD player, grill, and covered parking. It can sleep a maximum of 7 with a queen bed in each bedroom, a full size electric air mattress, and a twin size sleeper loveseat in the master bedroom. There are 2 elevated decks outside to enjoy as well as a large fire pit down by the water to make memories at. Also included are 3 kayaks for your use as well as limited fishing equipment and tackle. Kayaks and small boats can be used from the back yard. There is not a dock and due to a low bridge most boats can not get from the gulf to the house . Boat ramp and marina is less than 1.5 miles away. Lots of things to do if you are looking for activities. Year round there is great fishing and nature watching from the back yard as well as seeing dolphin and manatees wondering through. Go down to the marina and see the area on an airboat tour. A quick trip up the road for a meal at either Backwater Fins or the historic Pecks restaurant. Maybe go explore Homosassa Springs and Crystal River, each about 10 miles away, there is always something going on. Little over an hour from Tampa or Orlando. Must be ok with friendly dogs because neighbor dogs will almost always come over to say hi. No gatherings or events over 12 people. Dogs are allowed with a fee but they cannot jump on or sleep on the furniture. This may waive your deposit. There is a small elevator but has been disconnected and cannot be used by guests for liability reasons.

Property manager

Jenna Fletcher
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
No group events over 10 people.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoke all you want outside just not inside
If the key is not returned upon check out there will be $100 fee taken from your deposit.
Ensure dogs are not on furniture. If excessive dog hair is found on the furniture, part/all of the deposit may be held for additional cleaning

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: No group events over 10 people.
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 Historic State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company. 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 - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 21 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 23 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 24 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 33 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crumps Landing - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Freezer Tiki Bar - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Marguerita Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Florida Cracker Monkey Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Backwater Fins - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront seclusion on the Ozello islands located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Saint Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserve, Paradise Island and Bear Island. Charr Island and Pipe Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janna E.

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

Private Quiet serene location

Beautiful area, remote, quiet, river kayaking was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Peace and quiet

We had a wonderful time. Lots to see and do! The house was spacious and comfortable. Thanks for such a beautiful vacation!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Great Location

Thanks so much--the house was super clean and well equipped. We loved the kayaks! We spent all day out on the water w/ our picnic lunch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Family spring break 2025

We had an amazing time! The house was comfortable for our family of four. The views each morning were gorgeous! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Very relaxing and friendly

This property is away from it all. However, when we ventured out everyone was friendly. The on-site manager, Jennifer, was very welcoming and helpful. We had our 15 year old grandson and he would have liked to have more to do. He did kayak down the stream and saw a manatee, so that made it all worthwhile.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

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

Beautiful natural Florida

Morning coffee on the deck is heavenly. Comfortable home nicely decorated. There is still evidence of hurricane damage in the area but this property is fine. Two of three local restaurants are open and we enjoyed them both. (Backwater Finns and Pecks). Kayaking from the back yard was fun. Hosts are great - very responsive. Loved our stay!
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Wonderful area, beautiful old Florida at it finest.

Perfect gateway, peaceful, quite, just what I needed for a few days. I have family in the area and will definitely try to book again, thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Slice of paradise

The Ozello House offers a lot of privacy, being in cottage country, with many of the comforts of home. We appreciated being right on the water, with access to kayaks and a hammock. We enjoyed use of the fire pit, and watching the abundance of fish in the water and birds flying overhead.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi F.

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

Repeat customer..great spot

Our 2nd stay here..will be back! love the kayaks and the proximity to fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

November in Ozello

A great, spacious house in a serene, beautiful location. We loved our stay and exploring the Crystal River area. The property's very well equipped, truly a home from home, and enabled us to enjoy a very relaxing family break, plus the stars at night were simply amazing! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Many thanks to Jenna and Justin for being the perfect hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Perfect weekend stay

Great location, house has everything you need. We enjoyed the location it was close to everything we wanted to do and quite and relaxing. The house were great with communication. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

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

Great place

The place was very clean. Had a good time. Thank u
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baker S.

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

Great stay

This house is in the perfect location for anyone wanting to spend time fishing in Homosassa, or the bay. House is in a very quiet location but not to far away from anything to make it inconvenient. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra S.

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

Tourist

Everything was as pictured. The host was super friendly and easy to communicate with. Truly a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

The quiet Place

We enjoyed the peace and quiet where you could sit on the porch drink your coffee watch the birds or go for a bike ride or kayak in the waterways . Great place!
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy U.

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

Old Florida charm

We are quiet simple people and we love to stay in places that embrace that. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

great vacation

fantastic place for a family, huge yard and fire pit, plenty of deck space, beautiful house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim b.

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

Fantastic house!

Had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Len O., Where do you live?

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

Scalloping & Fishing

Great stay. Clean & close to the marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kira S.

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

Great time in the Florida mangroves

We totally enjoyed our stay! If you want to be away from hustle and bustle this is a place! Just beware you need a lot of bug sprays and you should be able climb multiple steps everytime you go out 😆 4 stars on cleaniness as carpets have a lot of stains, and we had to wash dishes before using as glasses had lips marks on them. Other than that we had an awesome time! THANKS 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Great place

This is our second stay, and it was absolutely awesome! Weather was perfect! Our family had a lot of fun kayaking and catching fish! Very relaxing! Definitely would love to go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcy L.

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

Great old Florida charm

Located near state parks and nice spots to stop for meals. Taking the kayaks out was a highlight. Instructions were great, property has what you need to cook your own meals. Hope to be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

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

Quiet getaway

No complaints. The property was as described, clean, and peaceful. Its located far away from the beaten path so keep that in mind when heading back to the house from town. We had turtles, egrets, and deer roaming the property. Yes there are gnats and mosquitoes but those just comes with the territory.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Great get away

Clean and comfortable everything you could need. It was fun watching the fish jump from the deck 😎
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cryssy G.

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

Great place!!

We loved this property and everything it offered. It was perfect for our family. The owners have a very comfy home thats very well maintained. Check in process was very easy! We rented a golf cart from Sunrise Carts right on the island! We will definitely revisit!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jenna Fletcher

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We live about an hour from this property. Our family uses it to escape from the hustle and bustle of Tampa. It's our quick and easy vacation without having to leave the area. We enjoy fishing, airboating, scalloping, and everything this great state has to offer. This place lets our kids see the real Florida!

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