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Anita's nature coast hideaway

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fort Island Trail Park
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bunk Bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master room

1 Queen Bed

Pond's Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Pond's room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Anita's nature coast hideaway

Locally this location has been chosen as one of the best private on the water locations on the nature coast . It is a quiet retreat and perfect spot to view the sunrise , sunset , birds , manatees , dolphins and rest in a peaceful and romantic setting .Bring your own toys and use our dock , kayaks and bikes .Enjoy quiet walks , visit our local beach, golf , fishing or just plain relaxing in our hammock right over our small waterfall pond .There is also local parks and hiking nearby .
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets allowed with owner permission ,
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Left the keys on the dining table .
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Archaeological State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Island Trail Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 6 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 18 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anita's nature coast hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Anita's nature coast hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anita's nature coast hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anita's nature coast hideaway located?

This family-friendly Crystal River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River Archaeological State Park, Fort Island Trail Park and Spice Key. Crystal River Preserve State Park is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can't say enough good things about the property-clean, relaxing, beautiful home and surroundings. There were lots of great things to do in the area, and we took advantage of a lot of them. It was the perfect place for us to unwind for the week, thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra P.

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

Peaceful Escape

We have stayed multiple times at this property and each time we are reminded of how much we love the house and the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

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

Bird watching

We loved this vacation home, the views were amazing, the bird watching was awesome there was so much to see and do!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Great Location

Really enjoyed our stay at this property. The view is outstanding. House is very comfortable and private. Communication with the owner was great. We enjoyed fishing,taking in nature and the local restaurants. Highly recommend Anita’s Nature Coast if you are looking for a great place in the Crystal River area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Beautiful location

The location and views cannot be beat! The area underneath the house with the hanmock and pond was just lovely as well! Anita was quick to respond and very helpful! We hope to stay again sometime! Thank you Anita for helping us have a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hector S., Orlando

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

Sanctuary

Great place to unwind and relax. Hosts are very informative and helpful as well as very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy H., Henderson, KY, USA

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

Beautiful scenery

Our first morning we were greeted by a spectacular show of 3 dolphins jumping and flipping right out in front of dock. Anita and Pat are lovely hosts and available for anything we needed. We very much enjoyed paddling around the area with the kayaks. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES K.

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

Peaceful

Quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Amazing Vacation

My husband and I had a wonderful time. Pat and Anita are excellent hosts. They were very helpful with any questions we had, including where to do the best hikes. The view of the marsh from the screened in porch was spectacular and included glorious sunrises and plenty of birds. We would love to come back!
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

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

Ian P

We stayed at the house for my sons 12th birthday and couldn’t be happier with the place we chose! The sunsets are amazing and we caught fish and crabs off the dock all week. We are planning to return to Crystal river soon and I don’t need search for another place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R., Baton Rouge, LA

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

Family Vacation

We had a fantastic stay for our first visit to Crystal River. The property was the perfect mix of location and seclusion. We enjoyed scalloping, grouper fishing and swimming with manatees while on our stay! On our way to our manatee tour we were lucky enough to see 2 right off of the dock. We did some dock fishing and caught quite a few grunts, a sting ray and a small shark! The kayaks were a huge hit with the family especially my son who enjoyed exploring the nearby canals. I would definitely recommend staying here and will book again the next time we are in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen J., Ayden

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

Amazing stay!

The home was perfect for us! My husband and I stayed in the downstairs bedroom and enjoyed the privacy! The screened in porches are great! The view is amazing. Loved the porpoises, birds and so much more. We brought our 19-foot Carolina Skiff and never had a problem getting in and out to The Gulf for scallops or the numerous fishing spots! And...it was much quicker to zip out to our spots from this location! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

This location is second to none

I can't express in words how much I loved his location. I am a big fan of the salt marshes and to have it as your backyard made for a tremendous experience. I caught fish from the dock everyday, rented a boat from a local marina, walked around the cute little neighborhood and biked all over the place.The place was very clean and well supplied. You could not ask for better hosts than Anita and Pat. A groundskeeper accidentally cut the line that controlled the thermostat. Anita reacted as fast as was humanly possible and the problem was resolved the next morning.Both stopped in several times to check on us and say hello but were not invasive in any way.Thanks to them for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Magical marsh life!

We visited the area to see my mom who recently suffered a stroke. We couldn’t have selected a better place to stay - this property is therapeutic, full of wildlife and beautiful views. Communication with Anita was exceptional and greatly appreciated. Very clean house, too, although we spent most of the time outside! What a pleasure it was to observe the comings and goings of all the birds of the marsh, along with all the birds living in the live oaks on and around the property. We had daily visits from a little blue heron hunting from the dock. We were surprised to see a manatee pass by the dock this time of year, and we also observed mangrove crabs on the dock pilings. This was everything we needed and then some. So glad we selected this wonderful rental, thank you Anita and Pat!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great safe place to relax and enjoy nature
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily p.

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

Birthday Weekend

This was a perfect place to get away for a few days for my birthday weekend. The home was very clean and exactly as described. I brought my own paddle board but there are 3 kayaks available to use which is amazing. It is right on the water and so peaceful. When i needed something, the owners were super responsive and even stopped by to help out. I would definitely recommend this property for your next getaway. Thank you again Anita and Pat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard P.

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

Great Place

Enjoyed our stay at Anita's everything was great. We took in all the area had to offer with more to spare. Future trips on the horizon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

We had a nice and relaxing stay at this beautiful property. The views are awesome and it’s so peaceful right on the water. We loved all of the porches, great to have the screened options to keep at least some of the bugs away! The kayaks and bikes are a nice touch as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel G.

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

Quiet Nature Family Escape

Property was exactly what we were wanted...a quiet, escape surrounded by the beauty of nature of Crytsal River area. We loved the backyard, the dock, the hammock and just sitting out in 2nf floor screened area spending quality time together enjoying the beautiful sunsets over looking the marshes and canals. Home had all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay for 3 adults and two teens. The kids really enjoyed sleeping the in loft bed space. Bunk beds are good for smaller kids, for 5'3" at most for the bunks. Great location, very quiet and centrally located to go swim with Manatees in Crytsal River or Homosassa. Also a nice 30 min drive to Inverness which is a cute small town and has the beautiful Withlacoochee State Trail which makes for an amazing day of biking for the family. Anita was a great communicator when ever we had questions. Highly recommed this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Second time was just as good as the first.

Second time booking this property. We enjoy everything this property offers. The views are stunning. We spent a lot of time on the deck taking in those views and visiting with family. When it’s time to go fishing, the dock is just a few feet from the house. Very short boat ride out to where we like to fish. House is comfortable and well appointed. The owners are super nice and very responsive. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great Spot

The house was as advertised. You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin O., Potomac Falls, Va., US

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

Another great stay

This was our second time staying in this property and really love the house and location. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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

perfect location!

beautiful sunrises, bird watching, and kayaking
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great stay

vrbo messed up our reservation and we needed a place to stay in a hurry. Anita was quick to respond and the house was perfect. She showed us around and was super helpful. Her husband pat even stopped by the next day to see if we needed anything and to make sure we settled in ok. This house will stay on my favorites list and I know exactly where ill be staying next time we are in crystal river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great family getaway

Property was as or better than described. It was a very enjoyable. Will put it on our list of places to revisit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

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