Come to Crystal River and relax in this charming waterfront home! Located directly on a wildlife-filled canal leading out to Kings Bay. The location is tucked away yet close to everything!
Fish our canal - fresh and saltwater, fish cleaning station on deck. Launch our Kayaks right from the backyard. Gas Fire pit Bikes Spread out on our large private deck including a picnic table, sun loungers & gas grill.
Our home is a bright space where every room has been fully renovated!
You're going to love this adorable 2b/1ba Key Lime Cottage that is decorated in a fresh, Key West style vibe.. Our location is a perfect tranquil setting while being very close to all the popular parks, beach, water activities, manatee tours, scalloping, shopping and restaurants.
**Our home is one side of a duplex with plenty of privacy. Deck and backyard are completely private with 6-8' fencing. Only shared space is the kayak launch right at seawall.
INSIDE ... Charming King bedroom with wall mounted TV looks out to canal and backyard area Second bedroom also has a TV and 3 separate single beds for individual comfort. Both bedrooms have a large closet with dresser, hangers, shelf, hamper and luggage rack.
Colorful and funky, full bath with plenty of storage, grab bar and hooks for towels.
Charming kitchen with retro fridge, a coffee spot and corner seating. Plenty of essentials to cook an easy meal.
New stackable washer dryer located in kitchen for easy use.
OUTSIDE Enjoy this relaxing and fun-filled property with a brand-new sea wall and kayak launch. Explore King Bay by launching our kayaks right from the backyard. Have a cookout on our 15x20' DECK featuring 2 ANTI-GRAVITY LOUNGERS, a GAS GRILL, a fish cleaning sink and a large picnic table with umbrella.
We are close to all the LOCAL ACTIVITIES... Hunter Springs Park, Homosassa Springs state park, Fort Island Beach, Bicentennial Pool Park, fishing charters, manatee tours, biking trails, air boating etc.
You will love visiting a piece of old Florida at Crystal River in this perfect spot!
Guests will have access to all spaces inside the cottage and backyard within their fenced in area. Guests will also have access to the kayak ramp and launch. Guests will have access to neighborhood for walking or riding bikes.
Please communicate with host through the app. We wish for all guests to have a safe and enjoyable time with family and friends. Please don't hesitate to message host with any questions!
Quiet neighborhood that's great for biking and walking. Very private with no-thru traffic. No neighbors across front or back of house. Very close to Crystal River highlights (shopping, restaurants, manatee viewing)
2 cars can fit one behind the other in driveway.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING INSIDE OF THE HOME. NO MARIJUANA USE ON THIS PROPERTY.
PET-OWNERS This is a pet-friendly home. Please let us know weight and breed of dog. (2 dog max) Pet fee is $125. Please notify host at time of booking. A separate invoice will be sent to you via email with link. Pet rules are as follows... Do not allow pet to sleep in our human beds. It is impossible to get pet hair out of the sheets. Do not allow pet to wander into your neighbor's yard. Pick up after your pet in the yard! Thank you so much!
KAYAK AND AMENITIES DISCLAIMER Host/owner takes an assertive approach in the maintenance and replacement of all amenities on the property as needed. Guests are expected to treat all amenities with common sense and caution and notify host if any amenity is malfunctioning or broken. As host is not present on the property and may not be aware of the current condition of every amenity, guests take sole responsibility during the use of kayaks, kayak ramp, floating dock, fishing poles, gas grill, gas fire pit, bikes and appliances. Host is not responsible for any injuries or accidents during a guests' stay.
*CAMERAS This property uses motion censored cameras at front door and back door. These cameras only point to outside areas. These are meant to deter and prevent any unlawful activity. Also, this allows the host to monitor laborers such trash pickup, lawn maintenance, pest control etc.
*PEST CONTROL Well, this is Florida and controlling unwanted bugs is always challenging. This home is cared for and managed by a professional pest control company on a quarterly basis. We do our best to keep doors and windows closed to keep unwanted pests outside! However, we cannot guarantee you will not encounter a curious creature during your stay. Keeping food cleaned up inside and out is definitely the best thing you can do to help us in this area. Please message host if you feel there is a problem.
*SAFETY This property is located on a beautiful canal. At low tide there can be as much as an 6-8' drop off from the seawall into the canal. We ask that you please be mindful of the dangers of water and wildlife. CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE. This is NOT a child-proof home.
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Crystal River
Crystal River is home to this holiday home. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park.
Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Fort Island Gulf Beach - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
Restaurants
Bayside Kraft Kitchen - 6 min drive
Circle K - 6 min drive
RaceTrac - 4 min drive
Cody's Original Roadhouse - 4 min drive
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit on 28 May 2026 start from £138, 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 at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Key Lime Cottage - Waterfront, kayaks, fire pit located?
Situated in Crystal River, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 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 miles (5 km).
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Host very responsive to questions. Loved being right on the water with bird symphony. Best part was kayaking from place to the bay for lunch and wildlife sightings. Especially recommend an early morning kayak to see lots of manatees and jumping tarpon. Biting gnats in the evening so helpful to bring spray. But loved the peaceful setting and would certainly stay again.
Susan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! Glad you enjoyed the amenities and wildlife!
Loved everything about it from the moment we arrived. From the colors of the place to the trees across the front of the house to the trees behind the house, next to the canal. The entire little neighborhood is beautiful & peaceful. We enjoyed cycling & kayaking through it. Everything inside the home was very clean & cozy. Communication with host was very easy too. We will be back & highly recommend.
Susanne V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
Hi Susanne. Thank you for your detailed review. I'm so happy you loved everything and had fun!
Key Lime Cottage was perfect for our family trip to Crystal River. The cottage is in a great location and well stocked with all you need to enjoy your stay. We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Michael M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2025
Thank you, Michael. I'm glad you had a great time.
Cute cottage, great location near town and on the water, we really enjoyed the kayaks and the fire pit. Vicki the host kept us well-informed and was friendly, even offered to let us check-in early. The cottage itself was well-decorated and had all the necessary amenities, the bed was comfortable. The price was reasonable for everything that you get. Lots of large fish swimming right off the dock. Very convenient location to town and the beach, it seemed like it was a 10-min drive everywhere we wanted to go. Definitely recommend!
Al W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind review Allan.
I appreciate you posting the pictures as well!
My husband, dog and mother in law visited for a few nights. It was wonderful to be able to paddle to the three sisters. We saw more than manatees as well! It was so peaceful to wake up and have coffee outside!
Tiffany J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2025
Thank you Tiffany. Glad it was perfect for your family!
Vicki was awesome to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was very clean with a lot of amenities to make our stay super fun. We loved kayaking out to Kings Bay, biking around the neighborhood and making smores in the fire pit. It is in a very convenient location to drive to Weeki Wachee and the other springs in the area. We will definitely book with her again when we come back next year for scallop season!
Kelsey W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2025
Hi Kelsey. Omg your pictures are so cute! Thank you for adding them and we appreciate your review! I'm so thrilled you had such a good time with your family. You guys are adorable. 😀
Lots of amenities like bikes, kayaks,fishing poles. Nice to have coffee pods, detergent, soap and shampoo. Fishing off the dock in the backyard. Kayak launch.
A lovely property. Far better than staying in a hotel. Use of the on site kayaks to explore the area is an added bonus. I would certainly try and book again when I return to Crystal River
gary c.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Glad you enjoyed the kayaks Gary. Come back and see us!
This was a dreamy getaway. The location was great & the access to the river straigh from the back yard was phenomenal! We enjoyed fishing off the dock, kayaking daily & toasting smores at the end of the day! A really relaxing stay. Thank you for being great communicators both on the run aduring. We ypu to ewanting t
My daughter and I had a wonderful pre-Christmas getaway trip to go finishing and snorkeling with manatees. The kayaks were a nice added bonus. We took them out multiple times. Host was very communicative and accommodating. Thank you Vickie, we had a great time!
Jon T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Thank you Jon for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed our special place!
Excellent stay; however washer and dryer needs to either be repaired or replaced. Also a crock pot would have been nice. Other than that, we had a wonderful time. Plenty of things to do in the area. We even had a manatee with her baby in our canal!
Marlene A.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2025
Thank you for the review. The washer/dryer is brand new but yes the spin cycle is a little noisy if you have it on high. Glad you enjoyed the place!
We really enjoyed our stay, the house is adorable and had everything we needed. Nice and clean. We were able to fish off the dock, saw manatees and a baby alligator in the back yard! We used the kayaks to visit Hunter Springs and Three Sisters Springs. Communication with the owner was exceptional. Highly recommend staying here!
Jesse O.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2024
So happy your family enjoyed the house and saw so much wildlife!
About the host
Hosted by Vicki Duncan
Hi there. My name is Vicki and I've been married to my awesome husband, Ron, for 30 years. We have 3 adult kids and my youngest, Logan, works with me daily. We renovate homes, sometimes flip them and manage a few vacation rentals like this one! I'm a social worker at heart but I love real estate and making things pretty too! I've been hosting friends and family my whole life so it really feels like second nature to host you! We love this property so much and just hope to allow others to enjoy it too! My wish is for you to make lasting memories with the ones you love!
Why they chose this property
This neighborhood chose me. My in-laws owned this property for years, then my son and I decided to give it a little face lift! Renovations began and we decided to turn them into vacation rentals. It a perfect area though, quiet and friendly while being close to all the activities.
What makes this property unique
When someone hasn't been there before, they're always surprised by the pretty and private canal in the back. You can get out to the bay quickly and see much wildlife along the way.
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