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Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Dog Friendly!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61476 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Dog Friendly!

Crystal River is the place to be if you love nature, fishing, scalloping, boating, manatees and a small town vibe. This quaint home is right on the water just off of King's Bay. You'll love the wildlife! See manatees as they swim around enjoying the big secluded canal right behind the house and dolphins churning up the water as they fish. Enter the water right from the steps in the backyard to kayak or for a refreshing swim. It’s truly a kayaker’s paradise! The protected area across the water makes for a peaceful and quiet stay. You can keep your shallow water boat at the small floating dock or use the various boat ramps close by to launch a bigger boat. The canal leads straight out to King's Bay and out to the Gulf for great fishing and scalloping. Fort Island Gulf beach and fishing pier is just 8 miles down the road as well. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, board games, kayaks, bicycles, comfy beds and fun, artsy decor.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours after 10:30 PM
Please do not park any vehicles, including trailers, in the grass. You may use both the driveway and the garage for parking.
Pets are welcome, but please keep track of and clean up after them at all times during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this vacation 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.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 15 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Dog Friendly!?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Dog Friendly! on May 11, 2026 start from $287, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Dog Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Waterfront Home on Large Open Canal, Dog Friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, Crystal River Preserve State Park, and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful relaxing family time, especially enjoying kayaking and fishing. The home had everything we needed and was comfortably furnished. Look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with property manager. Amazing house and views. The kayaks were a hit with the kids. The Kids kayaked with manatee right outback on the water and went fishing from the dock. Amazing house,,,,we will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home on a very peaceful cove of Crystal River! Comfortable bed, clean property, and convenience to town. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice Host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place! It was perfect for our family! The house was cleaned and had some of the essentials we forgot for a longer stay. Communication was amazing and very quick! Thank you so much!
First sight when you walk it, amazing!
On the dock at night was beautiful.
These guys across made us laugh!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, excellent location, great communication from the host and even a surprise birthday cake upon arrival. When we come back we’ll check this vrbo’s availability first! Scalloping was fantastic, too. Thank you, for all the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody E.

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

Amazing location!

Beautiful home located in a peaceful waterfront community, would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Perfect for 3rd time

We love staying at this house. Easy to paddle from and see the manatee right out the back door. Quick trip to town for dinner as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Peaceful stay

Quiet, relaxing location with manatees in the backyard river. Very helpful and kind host. We will come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Peaceful place with great access

What a beautiful home and location, clean and very well maintained. Stepping out the back door and getting the kayaks right on the water was amazing to be able to paddle right into Kings Bay where we had a manatee come right up to our kayak. The location for the house provides easy access to so many different springs. Restaurants and a cute downtown area. We will definitely book this home again when we go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cherie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property that allowed for friends and family to gather and swim, fish, float on rafts, kayak and paddle board. It's in a quiet and friendly neighborhood close to shopping, restaurants and downtown. The house was large and functional for multiple activities. We were able to cook in the kitchen and grill outside. The house itself had everything we needed and was very clean. Would definitely like to return sometime! The hostess was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnel R.

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

Beautiful and quaint.

Beautiful location on the water and amazing scenery. We had a visit from a manatee and dolphins. Loved our stay in this lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Peaceful, awesome location, clean home

Home was beautiful, well decorated, beautiful location on the river. Kayaks and bikes were great. Amazing to kayak and then swim with the manatees. Would highly recommend and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Crystal River Waterfront Home

Very nice home with everything we needed. Peaceful setting with lots of birds and jumping fish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Host was amazing! The house was perfect and exactly what I was hoping for.

We came to experience the springs, rivers, and manatees. Everything was right outside in the backyard! The local food and fun was only a short drive away. Perfect family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angelyn C.

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

Florida Nature Haven

Just spent the weekend here on a BFF girls trip and lived our stay so much. The house is on a very quiet street and calm canal. It was lovely to drink our coffee outside on the patio each morning and watch the wildlife in the river. Beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

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

Perfect family spring break location

This house is perfect proximity to accessing the area by water or land! It was a wonderful place to wake up in and come home to in the evening after our daily adventures. We were delighted to have a Manatee swimming right off the dock the first morning we were there!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tammie D.

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

Crystal River

Cute house, centralized location. Worked great for scalloping and visiting the sites around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Just as Perfect!

Our 2nd time at this house and it is as peaceful and relaxing as we remembered. Highly recommend if you love nature and a get away from it all. (But still close to town).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Quaint Canal House

This was a quaint, comfortable house on a canal right off the main waterway. The pictures are accurate and the host was very responsive. It is a lovely, clean, comfortable house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Perfect Getaway

The house was the perfect size for our family for our annual scalloping trip. The cove was great to teach my youngest to kayaking. The place was clean and lots games for the kiddos to play. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Many Extras

We enjoyed our stay! The minute you walk into the home you see a beautiful view of the water. The house was very clean, nicely decorated, and many extras for our enjoyment. The home is in a very quiet neighborhood and just a short drive from downtown. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We were in Crystal River to scallop for the first time with two other couples. The house was accommodating for 3 couples. It was in a quaint little neighborhood with a nice nature view. Manatee in your backyard!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

bob r.

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

house

we loved the house. we will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

janiese Z.

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

Cute house

We loved having the kayaks available to use right from the back of house. There were quite a few manatees and a calf. It was so cute. We went into town and walked around looking at the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hallie

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I lived in Crystal River in that house for over 20 years. I adore that location and I know you'll love it too! I currently live in the Kissimmee/Orlando area with my boyfriend, our Golden Retriever Daisy, and our cow Lucy.

Why they chose this property

This house was originally built by my Grandparents and I spent many summers fishing, boating, crabbing, and swimming there as a kid. I moved to the house in 2000 and raised my 2 daughters there who also enjoyed the river life. It's a gem!

What makes this property unique

One of the coolest things about this home is that you have so much wildlife right out the back door! Manatees, dolphins, fish and water birds are some of the natural delights you'll encounter. It's protected across the water from the house so there are no buildings to distract from the peace and beauty as you sit on the back porch and relax after a day of boating or kayaking.

If you have a small, flat bottom boat you can keep it right on the dock and have it to use as you step right out the back door. Make sure you follow the tides closely however, because there are rocks back there at low tide. If you have a bigger boat there are public boat ramps within minutes from the house. Travel down the road, launch your boat and be out in the Gulf before you know it. Scallop season is big in Crystal River and you could be heading home with a bucket of fresh caught scallops to grill on the back porch.

Downtown Crystal River has some cute shops and delicious restaurants if you decide to take a break from the water or just want to grab a bite to eat before driving down to Fort Island Trail beach to watch the sunset.

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