Escape to Crystal River on Florida's Nature Coast and unwind in a two-bedroom waterfront home. Relax on the back deck or dock with a cocktail while watching the sunset, and enjoy use of four kayaks to explore the river just minutes away.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!
COMPLETELY RENOVATED...It’s time to unwind on Florida’s Nature Coast! You and up to five guests will enjoy a full week in a two bedroom/two bath waterfront home in Crystal River. Your vacation home is located on a deep-water canal halfway between Shell Island and Kings Bay off of Ft. Island Trail. The location makes this house a dream for fishing, scalloping, kayaking or just good ole’ relaxation!
Unwind on the back deck and/or dock with a cocktail or two while enjoying the evening sunset. The 50’ dock has plenty of space for your boat and features an outdoor shower, fish cleaning table and ladder. Your vacation home sits just seven houses from the open waters of the river and includes the use of four kayaks that will get you to the river in just minutes.
The house comfortably sleeps six adults and features two master bedrooms (king beds), two bathrooms, family room with two sofas and a recliner and a Florida room that serves as an additional family room/sleeping area with a queen sleeper sofa, 2 comfy chairs and dining room table for four.
Additional features include boat trailer parking, Wi-Fi, cable TV, BBQ grill, washer, dryer, one car garage with refrigerator/freezer, four adult & youth life vests, fully stocked kitchen, regular coffee maker, blender, mixer and crockpot. If weather keeps you indoors, we have puzzles, games and books for you to enjoy.
Your Crystal River vacation home is one and a half miles to the east of the Fort Island Trail Park & Boat Ramp, four miles from Ft. Island Trail Beach, and four miles west of the Plantation Inn and Golf Resort as well as Winn-Dixie and numerous restaurants.
By water the options are endless… explore and fish pristine grass flats and backcountry mangrove forests that are full of redfish, snook and trout or the nearshore shallow waters that are home to some of the best scalloping in the state as well as cobia, gag grouper, tarpon, triple tail and black drum. When you’re not fishing you can cruise to Kings Bay, Three Sisters Spring, Hunter Springs, numerous waterfront restaurants and the Plantation Inn & Golf Resort.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
Is Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Crystal River Preserve State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fort Island Trail Park and Spice Key. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Relaxing retreat on the water-10 minutes to Gulf and Springs! Reviews
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Love this property, this was our second time staying there. Great water access, very comfortable and communication has always been excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again!
The house was beautifully decorated, very clean with an amazing waterfront location. The kitchen and bathrooms had all the necessary amenities. Located in a quiet walkable neighborhood but still close to parks, trails and restaurants. We were able to Kayak to Hunter Spring Park from the house to catch sight of some Manatees. Host was responsive and provided local information and easy to follow instructions.
What a wonderful stay we had. This is a great place to relax, enjoy boating and fishing. All the amenities you need. We will definitely be back. Great location
We pickec this house because of its location. Close to many things to do in the county. The kayaks were a must and go in easy at high tide. Manatees are a plenty in the region. We used the BBQ worked perfectly. Florida room was a nice bonus.
Wonderful place and hosts. We have stayed twice and both times they have been so kind and accommodating.
We also have a bass boat that we launch at the public boat ramp just past the little community before we head to the house. The drive down to the house a little much with the boat but piece of cake with just the trailer. We just put in the boat first and take it out last we have packed everything up. Works great!
This was the perfect "home base" while we were in the area to visit family. Getting in and out of the front/back/garage doors using the codes was very easy (especially if you read the hosts' very thorough and helpful directions first). With two bathrooms and lots of seating we had plenty of space inside when everyone was there to spend time together. All the amenities in the home worked wonderfully and it was a comfortable and cozy stay for all of us. We used the kitchen (and the porch) pretty much every day. The kayaks were a lot of fun and the neighborhood was quiet at night. Definitely would stay here again! Thank you for everything.
We enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is furnished with everything you need. Having a dock on a deep water canal so close to the river make this place perfect for those bringing your boat. There is plenty of room to park a trailer at the house as well. The owner was easy to work with and check in/out was easy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 Full day and 2 nights and spent close to $900, it was clean and cute, but not worth that much $, luckily we saw manatees going out on the kayaks making it more memorable but it wasn’t easy getting them in and out of the water , this location is more
Worth it if you have a boat and or staying for a longer period of time