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Professor Rousseau's Adventure Oasis

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Exterior
Beautiful sunrise aerial photo of Lake Rousseau, taken by our awesome Guest Haley while staying at Professor Rousseau's! 

Photo: Haley Rasmussen, Jacksonville Photographer
Here is an aerial view of Professor Rousseau's!

Photo: Haley Rasmussen, Jacksonville Photographer
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8123.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Lake Rousseau
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Professor Rousseau's Adventure Oasis

Summary:
Professor Rousseau invites you to stay in his Adventure Oasis, one of several themed adventures awaiting you! This private home is at the end of the road and provides you a wonderful vacation atmosphere, allowing you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and get in touch with nature. You’ll enjoy direct access to 300' of shoreline, a dock, & boat ramp. We welcome leashed furry friends at no additional cost!

BEDS
3 Queen Beds
1 Couch
Queen Air Mattresses as requested

The Space:
Professor Rousseau had you in mind when designing your space. He required an electronic lock which makes access available anytime you choose after 4:00 pm. He insisted on comfortable furnishings that include a fully equipped kitchen, a coffee bar station, top-notch linens, and on-site laundry facilities to name a few. While Professor Rousseau was away on his most recent adventure, we converted his carport to a fabulous outdoor retreat complete with ample seating for all guests, a quaint fire pit, and a gas burning grill. We have provided you with many seating options to include Adirondack chairs surrounding the second wood-burning fire pit, dockside seating, a brightly colored hammock, plus your very own picnic table and private seating area right outside your back door. Nighttime comes alive with tiki torches and wonderfully lit spaces throughout the property. Bring your boat, canoe, kayak, fishing equipment, binoculars, and camera! The sights and sounds are unlike anything you have experienced by both day and night. All the wildlife here loves Professor Rousseau and you, his special guest!

THE DIFFERENCE
Professor Rousseau has a deep and personal commitment to you as his guest to provide the highest standard of cleanliness. He intends to not only meet but exceed the Airbnb 5-Step enhanced cleaning process. We will spend several hours between each stay to thoroughly clean and sanitize all surfaces plus wash every item that could have been touched or used by the guest before you.

Guest Access:
We have plenty of off-street parking for your vehicle, boats, or trailers.

We have a special parking area for boats and trailers. Please let us know if you will be bringing one so we may direct you to the parking area.

The Neighborhood:
Crystal River is best known as one of the few places in the world that vacationers may swim alongside the manatees in person during their winter refuge at Hunter Springs Park and Kings Bay. Hunter Springs Park features a sandy beach for swimmers, a kayak launch, a picnic area, plus a boardwalk for viewing manatees. Kings Bay also has a kayak launch, fishing pier, and three waterfront restaurants serving seafood, often fresh off the boat from the two waterfront fishing operations. Within a few blocks of these two iconic manatee hangouts are several incredible restaurants, cafes, and unique shopping venues on North Citrus Avenue. One of Professor Rousseau’s favorite places to shop and dine is Amy’s.

Another City close by is Dunnellon. For those of you that have decided to launch your boat and travel to the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers, two notable restaurants are the Blue Gator Tiki Bar and Swampy’s. Leave early to grab your boat parking spot during busy seasons!

Check out the menus for these restaurants and more in your Adventure Oasis Home Book.

Getting Around:
If your idea of getting around includes a boat, kayak, or canoe, or if you enjoy fishing, you’ll love Professor Rousseau’s. Fish from our dock and utilize our fish cleaning station next to the shore. Launch your aquatic device from our private boat ramp or dock, and you’re on Lake Rousseau, a human-made 3,657-acre lake that offers incredible fishing opportunities. You'll find walleye, pike, smallmouth, and occasionally largemouth bass, year-round.

Safety first! The lake is full of submerged stumps that provide cover for fish. Keep in mind high-speed boating may be dangerous.

In your Adventure Oasis book, you will find a map of the boat pathway to the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers which feeds our beautiful lake with water. The Rainbow River begins with a headspring basin that produces between 400-600 million gallons of freshwater per day. This river provides us with a glimpse of rare habitats full of a wide variety of fish, wildlife, plants, and looking-glass clear waters. If you would like access to the Gulf of Mexico several public boat ramps are available including one that is only a few miles away from your front door.

Other Things to Note:
Furnishings may vary. If you need air mattresses during your stay please let us know ahead of time.

Interaction with Guests:
Professor Rousseau believes that you are the most important person on earth during your stay as our guest. He understands that you may have questions, perhaps you have forgotten personal care items, or need something else, including recommendations for tours, dining, things to do, and places to see. Our team is committed to being available 24/7 for your convenience via the Airbnb app, text, or phone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. It is Professor Rousseau’s goal that you are 100% satisfied with your stay and he looks forward to reading your 5-star review. Let us know what you need to make this happen!

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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: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Free
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainbow Springs State Park and Three Sisters Springs.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Rousseau - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 21 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 21 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 37 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Joint - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp Landing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Our Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Momma Sally's Family Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Professor Rousseau's Adventure Oasis pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Professor Rousseau's Adventure Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Professor Rousseau's Adventure Oasis?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Professor Rousseau's Adventure Oasis located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Rousseau and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bayfront Health Seven Rivers and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Felburn Park Trailhead and Crystal River Watersports Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Perfect Thanksgiving Spot

Stayed here with brother's family to be close to Mom's for Thanksgiving. Close. Comfy. Clean. Everything we needed and a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

We will be back

This is by far one of the best stays we have had. We will be back for sure. I'd like to hear more about your manatee bay location for a future stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey f.

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

Birthday getaway

Nice place to stay. Very quiet neighborhood. Central location between Dunellon and the town of Crystal River. Had a great time boating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Amazing Hosts

We stayed here to visit family after a trip to Universal/Disney. The host gave us all the information needed prior to arrival and made checking in a breeze. Since we were traveling with small children we asked to be checked in ASAP and although they had to make sure the property was properly cleaned, they let us know when it was ready for us. Also, we did not bring any laundry detergent with us, but when I asked the host if they had any on the property, they had someone deliver some without us asking them to do so. 100% would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Getaway fishing trip

Great property that worked perfectly for our group, plenty of room and well appointed. Well positioned with direct access to all parts of the lake. Relaxing and peaceful at night. Jennifer was well connected and committed to making sure we had everything we needed. All we needed was more fish!! 😉
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michah M.

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

Great Place

We have stayed at tons of different VRBO and other rentals. This house was one of the best. We are locals and was having problems with our own house, so we had to find something for what we thought was a few days. The host helped accommodate our needs on very very short notice. She was absolutely great. And on top of that when we first walked in the house it smelled great. And through out our whole stay the house continued to smell amazing. Our kids had so much fun fishing in the back yard and it kept them busy for hours. We will for sure be back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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