Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Pet Friendly!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6137.1 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Crystal River, FL

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
‪3 min drive‬
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
‪6 min drive‬
Three Sisters Springs
‪8 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Crystal River is the place to be if you love nature, fishing, scalloping, boating, manatees and a small town vibe. This quaint home is right on the water just off of King's Bay. You'll love the wildlife! See manatees as they swim around enjoying the big secluded canal right behind the house and dolphins churning up the water as they fish. Enter the water right from the steps in the backyard to kayak or for a refreshing swim. It’s truly a kayaker’s paradise! The protected area across the water makes for a peaceful and quiet stay. You can keep your shallow water boat at the small floating dock or use the various boat ramps close by to launch a bigger boat. The canal leads straight out to King's Bay and out to the Gulf for great fishing and scalloping. Fort Island Gulf beach and fishing pier is just 8 miles down the road as well. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, board games, kayaks, bicycles, comfy beds and fun, artsy decor.

Property manager

Hallie

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours after 10:30 PM

Please do not park any vehicles, including trailers, in the grass. You may use both the driveway and the garage for parking.

Pets are welcome, but please keep track of and clean up after them at all times during your stay.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 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.

Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Hunter Spring Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Three Sisters Springs - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
‪Sara's Diner - ‬6 min drive
‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Pet Friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, Crystal River Preserve State Park and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

5 Apr 2025

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

Perfect for 3rd time

We love staying at this house. Easy to paddle from and see the manatee right out the back door. Quick trip to town for dinner as well. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

19 Mar 2025

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

Peaceful stay

Quiet, relaxing location with manatees in the backyard river. Very helpful and kind host. We will come back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

6 Aug 2024

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

Crystal River Waterfront Home

Very nice home with everything we needed. Peaceful setting with lots of birds and jumping fish.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi B.

20 July 2024

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

Crystal River Scalloping

We enjoyed the property located right on the river. Great location to head for scalloping and a nice paddle to Three Sisters Springs park. We docked our 18 foot flats boat right out side, without a problem. In the evening we walked our dog around the pet friendly neighborhood. The house was clean, cute and had a nice size garage to store gear.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

18 June 2024

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

Quaint Canal House

This was a quaint, comfortable house on a canal right off the main waterway. The pictures are accurate and the host was very responsive. It is a lovely, clean, comfortable house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelyn C.

12 June 2024

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

Florida Nature Haven

Just spent the weekend here on a BFF girls trip and lived our stay so much. The house is on a very quiet street and calm canal. It was lovely to drink our coffee outside on the patio each morning and watch the wildlife in the river. Beautiful place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

30 May 2024

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

Awesome Location for Nature!

So much wildlife to see right in the backyard. We even watched dolphins feeding on mullet in the morning. A variety of birds can be seen daily. We swam right out back, kayaked and fished. Caught a bunch of catfish using white bread as bait! The house was nice and had everything we needed. Would recommend this place for sure. Thanks so much for sharing your home!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody E.

24 May 2024

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

Amazing location!

Beautiful home located in a peaceful waterfront community, would love to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

2 May 2024

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

Just as Perfect!

Our 2nd time at this house and it is as peaceful and relaxing as we remembered. Highly recommend if you love nature and a get away from it all. (But still close to town).

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David & Kim W.

13 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful Home! Stunning location! Kayaking with Manatee a definite plus!

My husband, myself, my daughter and son-in-law enjoyed our 1st vacation together. What a wonderful experience. Our host Hallie was very welcoming and her home was spotless. She had plenty of games and puzzles for the one rainy day we had. Very close to great restaurants, manatee activities and shopping. Highly recommend this VRBO home! Thank you for hosting us!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

janiese Z.

3 Jan 2024

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

Cute house

We loved having the kayaks available to use right from the back of house. There were quite a few manatees and a calf. It was so cute. We went into town and walked around looking at the shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

18 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

The house was the perfect size for our family for our annual scalloping trip. The cove was great to teach my youngest to kayaking. The place was clean and lots games for the kiddos to play. We loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

bob r.

3 Aug 2023

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

house

we loved the house. we will be back

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie D., North port, florida

26 July 2023

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

Crystal River

Cute house, centralized location. Worked great for scalloping and visiting the sites around the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Florence, SC

16 July 2023

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We were in Crystal River to scallop for the first time with two other couples. The house was accommodating for 3 couples. It was in a quaint little neighborhood with a nice nature view. Manatee in your backyard!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Barbara E.

8 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

The eves family

Received text day before stating door didn't lock...I asked if it was usable and was told enjoy your stay. Arrived it looked great. At 615 am I went out in porch and came back in and sliding door collapsed in. Falling on the couch my husband was sleeping in. We called the owners and they sent out repair man. He reset it. Never hear from owners of 1350 n crescent Blvd until I received message at 5 pm saying our reservation had been cancelled . Then saying we needed to leave...now ...we are trespassing. My grandchildren cried and were scared for us. My husband's back hurt from lifting their broken door. They never asked if we were ok, they sent continuous messages, saying we were getting this free meanwhile we just survived a catastrophic incident with the door they knew was broken. Vrbo would not relocate us and I have yet to receive any type of refund. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. NEVER USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN WOYLD NOT RECOMMEND...WE EVEN BOUGHT ALL THE INSURANCES JUST IN CASE OF ISSUE. I'M MORE STRESSED FROM THIS NOW THAN PRIOR OUR STAY.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnel R., Azle tx

5 June 2023

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

Beautiful and quaint.

Beautiful location on the water and amazing scenery. We had a visit from a manatee and dolphins. Loved our stay in this lovely home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

2 June 2023

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

Many Extras

We enjoyed our stay! The minute you walk into the home you see a beautiful view of the water. The house was very clean, nicely decorated, and many extras for our enjoyment. The home is in a very quiet neighborhood and just a short drive from downtown. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

1 May 2023

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

Peaceful, awesome location, clean home

Home was beautiful, well decorated, beautiful location on the river. Kayaks and bikes were great. Amazing to kayak and then swim with the manatees. Would highly recommend and stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

26 Apr 2023

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

Host was amazing! The house was perfect and exactly what I was hoping for.

We came to experience the springs, rivers, and manatees. Everything was right outside in the backyard! The local food and fun was only a short drive away. Perfect family vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

13 Apr 2023

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

Perfect family spring break location

This house is perfect proximity to accessing the area by water or land! It was a wonderful place to wake up in and come home to in the evening after our daily adventures. We were delighted to have a Manatee swimming right off the dock the first morning we were there!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

5 Apr 2023

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

Peaceful home

Peace, clean and relaxing home overlooking the bay. Caught many fish with my boys from the bay entry steps using shrimp with a medium sized fish hook two feet deep from a bobber. Had a great time. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hallie

I lived in Crystal River in that house for over 20 years. I adore that location and I know you'll love it too! I currently live in the Kissimmee/Orlando area with my boyfriend, our Golden Retriever Daisy, and our cow Lucy.

Why they chose this property

This house was originally built by my Grandparents and I spent many summers fishing, boating, crabbing, and swimming there as a kid. I moved to the house in 2000 and raised my 2 daughters there who also enjoyed the river life. It's a gem!

What makes this property unique

One of the coolest things about this home is that you have so much wildlife right out the back door! Manatees, dolphins, fish and water birds are some of the natural delights you'll encounter. It's protected across the water from the house so there are no buildings to distract from the peace and beauty as you sit on the back porch and relax after a day of boating or kayaking.

If you have a small, flat bottom boat you can keep it right on the dock and have it to use as you step right out the back door. Make sure you follow the tides closely however, because there are rocks back there at low tide. If you have a bigger boat there are public boat ramps within minutes from the house. Travel down the road, launch your boat and be out in the Gulf before you know it. Scallop season is big in Crystal River and you could be heading home with a bucket of fresh caught scallops to grill on the back porch.

Downtown Crystal River has some cute shops and delicious restaurants if you decide to take a break from the water or just want to grab a bite to eat before driving down to Fort Island Trail beach to watch the sunset.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms

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