3/2 WATERFRONT, dock, kayaks, pet friendly, <2 mi to downtown, manatees, fishing

Q: Is 3/2 WATERFRONT, dock, kayaks, pet friendly, <2 mi to downtown, manatees, fishing pet-friendly?

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

Q: Where is 3/2 WATERFRONT, dock, kayaks, pet friendly, <2 mi to downtown, manatees, fishing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Watersports Marina, Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins and Hunter Spring Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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We have six (6) single person kayak's available at user's risk.

Overview
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Location
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7156.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

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Crystal River, FL

Crystal River Watersports Marina
‪14 min walk‬
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
‪15 min walk‬
Three Sisters Springs
‪9 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

About this space
Relax in the screened porch overlooking the waterfront while your kids/dog enjoy playing in the fenced yard. Bring your boat our take one of the six single person kayaks out to explore the nearby springs where you will often see manatees and fish. The Gulf is a ~20 mins through the canals.

The kitchen, which is fully equipped with the supplies you need to make your favorite recipe. Don't feel like cooking, downtown Crystal River is <2 miles away and grocery stores within 3miles.

The space
1680 Sq Ft | 3 Bedroom/2 Bathrooms | Private Dock on Canal | Free Wi-Fi | Water Views | Kayaks

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin over Full Bunk Bed |

LIVING ROOM: Couch, two love seats

OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened lanai, gas grill, outdoor seating
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, games, ceiling fans, walk-in pantry
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, Keurig, cooking basics, breakfast bar (4 stools)

LOCATION
ECO-TOURISM: Crystal River Fishing Company (0.4 miles), Captain Mike’s Swimming with the Manatees (1.9 miles), Explorida - Manatee Swim Tours (2.2 miles), Fun 2 Dive - Swim with Manatees (2.5 miles), Reel Florida Fishing Charters (3.6 miles), Three Sisters Springs (3.6 miles), Pete’s Pier Marina (3.7 miles)

ON THE WATER: Canal access (on-site), Dockside Boat Launch (1.1 miles), Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (12.9 miles), Fort Island Beach (13.1 miles)

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Coastal Heritage Museum (2.3 miles), Crystal River’s Historic Downtown - restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping, and more (2.3 miles)

AIRPORTS: Ocala International Airport (36.2 miles), Tampa International Airport (75.9 miles)

GENERAL: Free Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, keyless entry, air conditioning, , cleaning essentials

FAQ: Fully fenced yard, two security cameras/flood lights and a ring doorbell located on the exterior facing driveway and backyard. No other devices.

PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), trailer parking available, additional street parking

Property manager

Jennifer

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

Stair railings are wide - Baby gate provided.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Fireplace / Grill / Pit Please use caution when using these tools - we don't want to see anyone hurt or the house burned down.

Kayaks are provided for use at your own discretion. Owner assumes no liability for the misuse of the kayak.

Please clean-up after your pet and roll the trash down on Monday for Tuesday pick-up.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number DWE1901520

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 Crystal River Watersports Marina 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

Crystal River Watersports Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hunter Spring Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Three Sisters Springs - 9 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
‪Sara's Diner - ‬5 min drive
‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3/2 WATERFRONT, dock, kayaks, pet friendly, <2 mi to downtown, manatees, fishing pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 3/2 WATERFRONT, dock, kayaks, pet friendly, <2 mi to downtown, manatees, fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3/2 WATERFRONT, dock, kayaks, pet friendly, <2 mi to downtown, manatees, fishing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3/2 WATERFRONT, dock, kayaks, pet friendly, <2 mi to downtown, manatees, fishing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Watersports Marina, Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins and Hunter Spring Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie D.

24 Feb 2025

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

Great stay in Crystal River

Property is perfectly located close to the dive shops in Crystal River. The home was clean, cozy and has a beautiful backyard on a canal with screened in porch. Communication with the host was prompt and friendly. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

28 Aug 2023

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

Perfect vacation home!

Our stay couldn’t have been anymore perfect. The house is beautiful, clean, and in a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

14 July 2024

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

Perfect scalloping getaway

This place has everything you need if you want to take your own boat scalloping. It has a dock and boat launch nearby, and is easy to get to where you want to be. It was clean, and welcoming. We had a wonderful stay, thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron E.

17 June 2024

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

Great stay in Crystal River

Beautiful home with everything we needed. Floating dock was perfect, Loved the fenced yard and screened back porch. Plenty of space for our family of four. House had everything we needed. Owner very responsive. Would stay again for sure!

Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

23 July 2023

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

Family getaway

We enjoyed the stay and having the kayaks was a nice add on that we took advantage of. We took advantage of the fishing dock and caught an assortment of fish, crab and stingray. Close to everything.. would recommend!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUZY D.

13 Mar 2025

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

Great Location to kyak in quiet channels of Crystal River

We loved the area, and unit was super clean and roomy with everything we needed including kyaks, life jackets, and paddles for them. we had a fenced yard for our sm. dogs. We recommend that you rent a pontoon if you want to really experience the whole area. We rented one for 350 for all day at the State Park called Crystal River, I think. It was like really close to this house, like out the road to main road, left then Left again to the park . No pets on the pontoon though fyi. We found the channel this house is on from there easily and stopped in for lunch at this house. Have Fun, the owner is also great to work with. It has a large garage for your car or stuff too. I would not try to kyak to 3 sisters , a bit too far, but loved, to kyak for an hour or 2 all over the channels. they all go out to Crystal River but we didnt want to go that far.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

13 Mar 2023

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

Weekend getaway with kids and grandkids

We had a great time and the weather was amazing. The use of the kyayks was very convenient. Loved the screened room, firepit and the doc access for fishing. This was a great place for all of us to be in one place, thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Kamp K.

13 May 2024

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

Fun getaway

Very nice home. We had everything we needed. Loved that it had a dock for our pontoon. So much fun exploring. One branch over the dock needs to be cut. It’s in your face when you dock. Other than that all good.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

21 June 2024

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

Lovely home close to the springs and everything else!

We are leaving this lovely home this morning, and taking in our last moments here on the lovely lanai. The backyard is so lovely and serene and the trees and the water that runs behind the house is picturesque. We spent two days exploring the bay and springs and there many restaurant options very close by. This turned out to be the perfect location for our needs. The owner of the house, Jenn, could not have been more responsive to any questions and needs. We would recommend this home to friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

4 Jan 2023

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

Great location

We stayed here for a week. We had a wonderful time. Brought our boat down and enjoyed every minute. Only had a problem with one of the propane tanks leaking but the owner took care of it right away, The only recommendations I would leave is to create a hard copy check in and out manual for guest. We look forward to coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

21 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful house, great location

First time in the Nature Coast of Florida. This is the perfect base from which to explore the area. House is situated on a placid, lovely canal. Kayaks provided. The house is lovingly decorated, increasing the pleasure of staying here. Communication with Jennifer was easy, with prompt responses.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brande

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful home! Room enough for 9 adults and a dog. Anything you might need is provided. Home was clean and great for cooking and relaxing. Loved having the kayaks and the fire pit. Jennifer was wonderful and great to communicate with. If you ever visit Crystal River you must stay here!

8/10 Good

Mari P.

24 Apr 2023

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

Wedding

Came for the wedding of our daughter who was married at the Florida state archaeologic state park right around the corner. The location was perfect and we were able to have a lovely pre-rehearsal breakfast at the VRBO on the day of the wedding as the rehearsal dinner the night before was totally discombobulated by late flights. The hostess was very attentive, and took care of any problems that we had immediately.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

13 Apr 2024

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

Wunderschönes Ankommen im Urlaub

Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und es gibt nichts was man auf den beiden Stockwerken vermissen könnte. Es gibt im Haus sogar eine Waschmaschine und einen Trockener, welche beide benutzt werden können. Das Haus hat Fliegengitter an den Fenstern und die Terrasse ist Überdacht und auch mit Fliegengitter versehen. Der Grill ist toll und es war super, dass man direkt mit den dazugehörigen Kajaks paddeln gehen konnte. Die Möbel und die Elektrogeräte waren alle sehr gepflegt. Die Kommunikation mit Jennifer war stets sehr freundlich und kompetent. Wir hatten hier eine tolle Zeit und können es nur empfehlen. Vielen Dank

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

7 Nov 2022

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

Lovely rental

Property was awesome, location was perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

Your experience as my guest is my number 1 priority. As such, I make myself very accessible via messenger starting at the moment of interest through the end of your stay. Reach out with any questions or suggestion and watch how quickly I respond with helpful information.

I also welcome any suggestions on how I can make this property even better, so please share via our back and forth messages - this gives me a chance to address prior to your check out again to maximize your experience during the stay.

Why they chose this property

This property is located in quiet neighborhood on the water with close proximity to plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and even some big chain options like Home Depot all within <5 mile drive. Very convenient for both relaxing without sacrificing the convenience of civilization!

I love Crystal River for the crystal clear water, manatees, and all the springs to explore nearby. It also is in close proximity to the surrounding areas of:
- Inverness, which has many biking and outdoor exploration options as well as a cute downtown area active with events
- Dunnellon, which has Rainbow River a 2-3 hour tube floating adventure
- Homosassa, which has a little zoo with a lot of history and Florida wildlife and monkey island

What makes this property unique

On the water with large dock - perfect for fishing. Six Kayaks for use during your stay enabling you to explore the springs nearby (i.e., Three Sisters, King's Bay). Fully fenced in yard so you don't have to worry about your children or pets.

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

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