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Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!

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A clear swimming pool with a stone edge, a dock with a boat, and a large tree with hanging moss. - Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! (Crystal River)
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop. - Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! (Crystal River)
A spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, a ceiling fan, and a stone fireplace. - Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! (Crystal River)
A paved walkway leading to a dock by a body of water, with palm trees and a house in the background. - Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! (Crystal River)
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and a ceiling fan. - Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! (Crystal River)
Close to Three Sisters Springs, Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! provides a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!

  • Surrounded by water, great for relaxing, fire pit for Smores. Great fishing, lots of wildlife. It's got everything. Entertainment is not that far away by boat or car. Grocery store is about a mile; shopping, snorkel, restaurants it all here we also have 4 kayaks 2 paddle
    boards and 2 docks for your boats for the scallopers or the fishermen. We also have dolphins and manatees that like to come by and say hi, great for the kids to see and the and pool is not heated

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About the area

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. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. 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
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • A sunset over a body of water with two people fishing on a dock.
    Fort Island Gulf Beach
    15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
    3 min drive
  • Cody's Original Roadhouse
    4 min drive
  • Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Breakfast Station
    3 min drive
  • Burger King
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views! Clean home!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location - house was clean and nice. Fish off the dock, place for 2 boats, overall good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location

We enjoyed staying here. The location was great and views are amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

It was the perfect spot to spend time with family and friends. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location, location

Fantastic place to enjoy the water and view of the bay and activities on the bay!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home/Excellent Location

We had a wonderful week at Gunters Paradise! The home is beautiful and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The house is in a quiet area, but close to everything you need. Lovely views!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Truly Paradise

Gunther’s was beautiful, spacious, and overall very clean. The dock was perfect, the outdoor space was very nice as well. The pool needed a good scrub and cleaning, but overall the stay was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was fantastic and we loved seeing the manatees every day with an occasional dolphin! Frank was responsive when we reached out and almost all issues were quickly resolved. The property could use some sprucing up and it was mostly clean except for left over food crumbs under the sofa, broken safety glass from an outside table left on the grass and the sand blowing in from the construction next door. The sand was absolutely not the owners fault! Unfortunately one of the docks was broken from a storm shortly before we arrived and the pool timer was not working, neither of which Frank seemed inclined to fix. There is not a full set of eating utensils so we ran the dishwasher everyday. A cutting board and a broiler pan would've been helpful. It was a bit cold for the pool but the location is tops.
Broken dock from wind storm
Just off the yard
Curious manatee
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

July 2024

Communication with host is fast and effective. The home is in a great location to on water activities as well as close to all Crystal River has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A rough start...... but a nice visit

Had some initial problems with a broken dishwasher, garbage disposal, and coffee maker, some things likely the result of post-hurricane damage. To Frank's credit, he was responsive and replaced these items, and addressed our concerns right away..... appreciated. We thought a Guest book is needed, explaining for example, how the tv works, check-out procedures, etc. The house sits on a lovely lot, tho the house inside is some dated, and in need of some attention. Overall, a nice visit, in a great part of Florida.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not newly renovated

The home’s location is the absolute best and we stayed here last year for that reason. However, there are things around the house still broken and worn out from last year (the outdoor shower is worn out, the outside gazebo is still missing a roof, the water faucets throw water out, the wine cooler is broken, the pool tiles are still gross and the pool is cloudy, still cinderblocks in the closet from last year, etc.). There’s just a lack of care in the home and you can tell this house is just a money making side gig. The sheets aren’t even cotton (polyester). For the price, it’s sub par. We won’t stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best stay ever!!! The kayaks and paddle boards were so much fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very good at the price point. The host was accommodating. I asked to leave my boat at the dock before check-in. The house is at a dead end street with good dockage. The pool was wonderful after multiple days of scalloping. Master bedroom was large second bedroom was adequate third bedroom was small but adequate. Air fryer check. K cup coffee maker and filter coffee maker check. Fillet station on dock for cleaning scallops check. Adequate parking for my trailer and second SUV. Kitchen has all the basic needs but like any rental if you want special spices or ingredients, you should bring them yourselves. The host was responsive to questions in a timely manner. I would likely rent again if or when i’m returning to Crystal River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gunters Paradise is a True Paradise

Great vacation spot.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Location was amazing. Pool was great. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family month at the river.

Our family has stayed at Gunters paradise the last 3 years and loved it.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family getaway

Great location with activities and restaurants just a few minutes away. Comfortable home, very easily accommodated our party of three adults and three kids. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house space

Was a nice stay! Loved master bed and pillows!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Found some bugs inside. However the house is directly on the water so I know that happens. The view was priceless. Beautiful sunset every night. Kayaks were nice. Great condition. Pool was beautiful. We were able to hang out in the backyard for hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Absolutely beautiful and fantastic! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property To See The Manatees

Property was fantastic. The use of paddle boards and kayaks was great to see the manatees. Property location was perfect. Kitchen is well stocked. Property is clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, beautiful location

Love love love this house. The location is perfect, the house itself is beautiful. Paddled everyday to 3 sisters, only a short drive to the beach, and just perfect if you don’t want to leave the house at all. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location with a beautiful view

We had an amazing experience renting this property. We watched the sunrise and sunset daily on the bay. The kayaks and paddle boards on the property were great for exploring the bay nearby. We even kayaked over to three sisters spring. Frank was quick to respond to any questions we had and is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is a slum lord! I would not book this property again and recommend proceeding with caution. For the nightly rate, the home is in need of significant maintenance and more thorough cleaning.The biggest concern was safety. A broken rock between the pool and the unheated hot tub caused an injury. The were numerous sharp edges from tge cracks that caused multiple injuries to our party.  The dock near the boat lift is rotting underneath and appeared unstable, creating a potential safety hazard.The listing discloses that the pool is not heated but does not mention that the hot tub is also unheated. The waterfall feature barely functions and appears to have been patched several times. The pool remained cloudy with sand covering the bottom throughout our three-day stay. Although it was scheduled to be cleaned during our stay, no one arrived to service it.The kitchen lacked many basic cooking essentials, including mixing bowls, skillets, and other common cookware. There were very few bath towels, and many were heavily stained. The pillows were old, yellowed, and stained. Several window blinds were missing slats, allowing excessive light into the home at night. The sliding glass doors were difficult to open, the primary shower had poor water pressure unless set to an uncomfortable high-pressure setting, and the home required additional cleaning. To top it off guest fees of an additional 500.00 were charged at checkout for 3 addtional children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026