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"The River House" Dock, Kayaks, Hot Tub + so much more

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Living Space
Canal with Direct Access to Crystal River and the Gulf.
No thru traffic
Fully equipped Kitchen
Quality appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101501 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Island Gulf Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

6 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

"The River House" Dock, Kayaks, Hot Tub + so much more

Experience the very best of Kings Bay when you stay at this sun-soaked home with on-site access to the Gulf/Crystal River. This home is an outdoor paradise with the canal running along two sides of a large back yard, dock, fishing, and kayaks. Location! Location!—Spend time watching manatees, scalloping, deep-sea fishing, or soaking up the sun at Hunter Springs. Unwind at the end of the day making memories by the firepit, soaking in the hot tub, playing darts, corn hole, and ping pong challenges!

BEDROOM 1: King Bed, Master Bath, Smart TV
BEDROOM 2: Queen Bed, Smart TV
BEDROOM 3: "The Bunk Room" - 2 Triple Twin Bunk beds, Games, Smart TV

KITCHEN - Fully equipped with pots, pans, dishware, flatware, utensils, drip/pod coffee maker, toaster, spices, icemaker, hot water pot, blender, crockpot

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, ceiling fans, board games, music, ping pong, dart board

OUTDOOR LIVING: Dock, fishing, 4 Kayaks, life vests, gas grill, dining area, bar, outdoor refrigerator, corn hole, lounge chairs, picnic table, Fire Pit, and Hot Tub.

GENERAL: Free Wifi; washer/dryer; complimentary starter laundry pods, dish pods, coffee bar, toiletries, trash bags, paper towels, and hangers; 2 google home pods.

PARKING: RV and trailer parking; EV charging; driveway/carport - up to 8 vehicles.

WATERSIDE ATTRACTIONS: Crystal River (on-site), Kings Bay (0.5 miles), Twin Rivers Marina (boat rentals-2.0 miles), Florida Fishing Adventures, Manatee Tour and Dive, Water Sports Crystal River, Pete's Pier Marina, Captain Mikes's Swimming with the Manatees, Fort Island Beach (all within 5 miles).

PARKS: Fort Island Trail Park, Three Sisters Springs, Hunter Springs Park (all less than 5 miles).

DINING/DRINKS: Cracker's Bar and Grill, Vintage on 5th, Waterfront Social, Nortons, Seafood Seller, St. John's Tavern, The Crab Plant, Dan's Clam Stand, Los Maqueyes, BubbaQue's BBQ, ClawDaddy's Bar & Grill, Kelley’s Half Shell, Crumps
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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 less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave a note in the guest book about your stay. It truly means a lot.
Please bring garbage bins out to the end of the driveway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Crystal River

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Crystal Shores, a neighborhood in Crystal River. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The River House" Dock, Kayaks, Hot Tub + so much more pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at "The River House" Dock, Kayaks, Hot Tub + so much more?

As of May 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The River House" Dock, Kayaks, Hot Tub + so much more on May 4, 2026 start from $393, 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 "The River House" Dock, Kayaks, Hot Tub + so much more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The River House" Dock, Kayaks, Hot Tub + so much more?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The River House" Dock, Kayaks, Hot Tub + so much more located?

Located in Crystal Shores, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Crystal River Preserve State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Island Trail Park and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for us. We enjoyed the hot tub and kayaks and yard games so much!! Thank you so much for an awesome time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful! Hot tub was wonderful! Beds were comfortable. We had a great mini vacay for my friends 60th!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful time at The River House! The property was impeccably clean and beautifully decorated. It felt very spacious and the hot tub was such a fun addition for our group to enjoy, as it did get cold when we visited in January! Crystal River is such a beautiful area with so many activities, we did a kayak tour and swam with manatees! This would be a perfect rental for families or friend groups, and we hope to visit again in the summer for scalloping season.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cyndi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathrine was extremely communicative, which is fantastic! The house was just as she described. We loved that it was open, inviting and updated. It was the perfect headquarters for our manatee excursion from Pete's Pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time at the rental, the layout really utilized the space well. Kids room was a blast, our son loved all of the bunk beds and gaming chairs. Wife and mother in law loved the new spa on the spacious porch, and it was handy having the 2nd fridge for out adult beverages. Will definitely book again the next time we are in the Crystal River area for a fishing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was truly one of the most fantastic properties I have ever stayed at. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much care, thought, and pride went into every detail of this home. The space was impeccably clean, beautifully maintained, and incredibly welcoming—comfortable without sacrificing style.The location was perfect, offering both convenience and a sense of escape, and the property itself had everything we could possibly need to relax and enjoy our time together. It felt like a home, not just a place to stay, which made the experience that much more special.This stay exceeded every expectation and created memories we will cherish for a long time. I cannot recommend this property highly enough and would absolutely stay here again without hesitation.
Christmas Preparations
Found the turtles!
Found the Manatees!
Exploration on the kayaks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The River House was fantastic and more than we hoped for! Cathrine was probably the most responsive host I’ve had and made sure everything was in order. The outdoor space was larger than we realized from the photos and the hot tub was excellent! Location for fishing or going to the springs is hard to beat!For those wanting to bring a boat, the boat dock is floating which is super helpful and I was able to leave my boat at the dock the entire week. If the tide got close to 0 feet at lowest there would be about 5-6” of water at the docks edge and it’s plenty of water for a small 16” boat empty. Mud bottom so it just barely sits in it. I have an 8” draft. With that being said don’t plan on going in or out during the absolute lowest tide (around 0 feet). That was never an issue for us. Hope that helps someone out
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place for any kind of vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend. House was good :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

About the host

Hosted by Cathrine

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I have been hosting since 2020. Absolutely love providing a fun, comfortable environment for families and/or friends to make long-lasting memories.

Why they chose this property

Simply put—this home provides a peaceful and relaxed "River Vibe" experience.

What makes this property unique

The ambiance! Huge backyard offering so many options and activities to enjoy. Great for entertaining. Boating, kayaking, fishing, fire pit, and hot tub.

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