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A two-story house with a balcony, a front porch, and a staircase leading to the second floor. - Estuary Oasis (Crystal River)
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A spacious living area with a black leather sofa, a dining table, and a spiral staircase leading to a balcony. - Estuary Oasis (Crystal River)
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Wake up to a serene sunrise at Coastal styled Estuary Oasis, surrounded by the Saint Martin's Marsh Aquatic Preserve. Enjoy kayaking or biking around the island community, then unwind in a hammock with your favorite drink as you watch the sunset over Dixie Bay and Gulf of Mexico.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Estuary Oasis

  • Bring the family to your own estuary oasis with a fenced in yard. Bring your boat to tie up to the dock or just launch the provided kayaks. Catch fish in your backyard. Lounge in a hammock or Netflix and chill. Enjoy delicious local restaurants that feature the freshest seafood, or catch and grill your own fish or scallops. We love our guests and hope you have a magical time here at our estuary oasis. This is a Coastal styled Estuary Oasis, minutes from scallop grounds or manatee swims. Enjoy the sunrise while sipping on provided coffee or tea and the sunset with your favorite drink in hand. You have access to the main floor. Master bath has a double slipper soaking tub. Feel free to use kayaks and bikes. There is a keurig and teapot available. Home features a 65 inch smart tv, just log in to your favorite streaming account and chill. We are just a text or phone call away, your on call concierge. Jason 352-304-7782 Elizabeth 352-566-0324 Fort Island Beach is 8 miles away. 3 sisters springs, and manatee viewing is 4 miles away. Hunter Springs Park is 4.7 miles away The closest boat ramp is 3.9 miles away you can put your boat in there to get to our property. Fort Island Beach is 8 miles away. There is a birding/hiking trail 1 mile away Golfing is 3.1 miles away 30 miles to Weekie Wachee springs, home of the mermaids. Personally owned vehicles, uber or lift is what I recommend The home is a stilt home so you have to go upstairs to access it. The main level has three bedrooms on the main floor and two full bathrooms. On the main level there is a spiral stairway that leads to a third level that has a loft/office area. There you will find a twin trundle bed with a pull out twin mattress under.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Farming classes
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please register ALL guest. Including Pet. We do have a $200 pet fee. Stay off of the owners boat. Do not tamper with the boat lift and its controls.
Put towels in the washer and run the load before you leave. Run dishwasher w/dirty dishes, it helps the cleaners prep for the next guest.
Leave the house as you found it. LOCK all glass doors before leaving. If pet damages occur you are responsible for cost repair/replacement.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: $200 pet fee applies.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: I
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dixie Shores, a neighbourhood in Crystal River, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Fort Island Gulf Beach. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • A close-up of a manatee's head underwater.
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A manatee swimming underwater.
    Three Sisters Springs
    8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Clear water with submerged rocks and aquatic plants.
    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • A sunset over a body of water with two people fishing on a dock.
    Fort Island Gulf Beach
    15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Hunter Spring Park
    9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
    9 min drive
  • Denny's
    13 min drive
  • Subway
    10 min drive
  • Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Estuary Oasis pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Estuary Oasis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Estuary Oasis?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Estuary Oasis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Estuary Oasis located?

Located in Dixie Shores, this holiday home is steps from Crystal River Preserve State Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. Fort Island Trail Park and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Estuary Oasis Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean with everything you need for a great vacation in nature. Cool town and beautiful views from the house. Kayaks and fishing were very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here - the view and access to the water is wonderful. The kitchen was very well stocked and the hosts were very friendly and responsive. So nice to have kayaks available to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. No issues. Even the fish were biting out back. We’ll be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

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

Estuary vacation

A great place to relax while we were searching for homes in the areaExcellent amenities and very cleanBeautiful views of the estuary and wildlife
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ananda D.

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

Beautiful home in peaceful setting

This home was perfect for our family getaway! Plenty of bedrooms (such comfortable beds) and space to spread out and come together to enjoy our week away. Plenty of nature and fun things to do in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Lovely property

Such a stunning home with a gorgeous view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WC T.

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

Wonderful stay

So clean, safe, comfortable, and picturesque. Hosts were immediately responsive when the directions in the app took us to the wrong address. Other than that, the stay was ideal. Beds were comfortable and everything we needed was furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Wonderful Home

The property and house are beautiful, quiet, and well-maintained. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Loved the kayaks and fishing with the beautiful view. It is close to all main attractions, shopping, and restaurants. Host was quick to respond when needed. Wonderful trip and thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

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

Relaxing stay

We had a great time at your property. Having the kayaks and being able to fish right off the deck was fantastic and kept everyone happy. The goats are great and provide everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

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

Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. House was perfect for our stay, we brought our own boat, was able to keep behind house, house was fully equipped. I would recommend- beautiful view from back porch. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara w.

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

Crystal River Beauty

Great host. Beautiful quiet neighborhood. Stunning views. Absolutely gorgeous home. Host included nice welcoming gift. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

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

Lovely

Quiet. Loved watching sunrise over the marshes, and bird watching. The house is well cared for, and comfortable. The master bath is amazing. Enjoyed the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Can’t wait to go back

Property is awesome! If you’re looking for a nice place to relax and enjoy FL this is it! Clean, neat, well put together, and very comfortable. Owner is fantastic with communication and very helpful. My family and I are trying to plan are next trip back! It was worth it and thankful for the chance to stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Perfect place

Owners where great ! Easy to communicate with .. house was beautiful great location unbelievable views sleeping with the doors open and listening to the fish jump all night was awesome.house was impeccably spotless and was equipped with every thing you would possibly need thank you for a awesome vacation.. ps blue crabs and Red fish where cought off dock !!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Clean, quiet and relaxing

Four of us used the Estuary House as a hub while visiting our parents nearby. One of us is a bird nerd who loved birdwatching from the back deck. Crystal River is the place to go for manatee viewing. We also took a day trip to Sarasota for strolling along its white sandy beaches. We found the house clean, quiet and relaxing. Host responded quickly to all inquiries.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

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

Definitely an Estuary Oasis!

I've stayed at quite a few VRBOs in the past and this was the best experience to date. The home is gorgeous and immaculate. Almost all the rooms have a stunning view of the water. The home feels spacious and lacking of no amenity. There were outdoor equipment and games for use. There were even snacks and goodies set out for us when we arrived. The home owners were incredibly responsive, helpful, warm and kind. It was wonderful experience in a lovely home with awesome owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarin M.

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

AMAZING HOST!!!!

The owners and the house were amazing! I never ever leave reviews but I am going to this time. From start to finish it was such a smooth process. Jason and Elizabeth have their house stocked with everything you can need. They left us a lovely bottle of wine which we enjoyed watching the sunset on the enclosed front porch. The kids loved how many games there were for them to play and played most of them. We really enjoyed our stay and we will definitely be back. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect location as we were going to kayak with Manatees next day. We only stayed one night, but everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is beautiful in a wonderful location. We had four couples stay in the house; it was very comfortable for all of us. The host was informative and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C.H. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at an awesome property! Communicative owner and a beautiful space! Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

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

Beautifully Decorated

Great place to stay for our visit to see the manatees. Quick drive to all the locations we wished to visit, home was well stocked and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zackery s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!! Nice house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

The property was just as described, very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Wonderful property

We had a great time staying at this house. It was clean, well stocked with everything you would need, and the view is amazing. The host was very responsive. The Vrbo app led us to the wrong address about 10 minutes away, but the host quickly gave us the right one. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025