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Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!

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A clear swimming pool with a stone edge, a dock with a boat, and a large tree with hanging moss.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a large window, a white sofa, a ceiling fan, and a stone fireplace.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A paved walkway leading to a dock by a body of water, with palm trees and a house in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, A Crystal River Kayak Company
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!

Surrounded by water, great for relaxing, fire pit for Smores. Great fishing, lots of wildlife. It's got everything. Entertainment is not that far away by boat or car. Grocery store is about a mile; shopping, snorkel, restaurants it all here we also have 4 kayaks 2 paddle
boards and 2 docks for your boats for the scallopers or the fishermen. We also have dolphins and manatees that like to come by and say hi, great for the kids to see and the and pool is not heated
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4616974
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Crystal River

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 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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! on 4 Jan 2027 start from £1,236, 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.

Is Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gunter's Paradise Retreat. Pool paddle boards and kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 98 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Beautiful, spacious home. The location and views of the water and sunset were my favorite part. The pool is so nice to jump in after a hot salty day of scalloping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best stay ever!!! The kayaks and paddle boards were so much fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very good at the price point. The host was accommodating. I asked to leave my boat at the dock before check-in. The house is at a dead end street with good dockage. The pool was wonderful after multiple days of scalloping. Master bedroom was large second bedroom was adequate third bedroom was small but adequate. Air fryer check. K cup coffee maker and filter coffee maker check. Fillet station on dock for cleaning scallops check. Adequate parking for my trailer and second SUV. Kitchen has all the basic needs but like any rental if you want special spices or ingredients, you should bring them yourselves. The host was responsive to questions in a timely manner. I would likely rent again if or when i’m returning to Crystal River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views! Clean home!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location - house was clean and nice. Fish off the dock, place for 2 boats, overall good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gunters Paradise is a True Paradise

Great vacation spot.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Location was amazing. Pool was great. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location

We enjoyed staying here. The location was great and views are amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is a slum lord! I would not book this property again and recommend proceeding with caution. For the nightly rate, the home is in need of significant maintenance and more thorough cleaning.The biggest concern was safety. A broken rock between the pool and the unheated hot tub caused an injury. The were numerous sharp edges from tge cracks that caused multiple injuries to our party.  The dock near the boat lift is rotting underneath and appeared unstable, creating a potential safety hazard.The listing discloses that the pool is not heated but does not mention that the hot tub is also unheated. The waterfall feature barely functions and appears to have been patched several times. The pool remained cloudy with sand covering the bottom throughout our three-day stay. Although it was scheduled to be cleaned during our stay, no one arrived to service it.The kitchen lacked many basic cooking essentials, including mixing bowls, skillets, and other common cookware. There were very few bath towels, and many were heavily stained. The pillows were old, yellowed, and stained. Several window blinds were missing slats, allowing excessive light into the home at night. The sliding glass doors were difficult to open, the primary shower had poor water pressure unless set to an uncomfortable high-pressure setting, and the home required additional cleaning. To top it off guest fees of an additional 500.00 were charged at checkout for 3 addtional children.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

It was the perfect spot to spend time with family and friends. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It can only be deemed fraudulent. I never had an experience worth a negative review until now. Below is a factual list of the issues we encountered during our stay: 1) Host did not provide the lockbox code prior to arrival. 2) The front door was found unlocked and we just walked in. 3) Many ants (dead & alive) present in the family room. 4) One dead cockroach and two live cockroaches found us during our 3 night stay. 5) Black algae throughout pool/hot tub (CLEARLY neglected for weeks). The pool guy came the day after we checked in and made it better-ish, but black algae still noticeable and we could not swim. 6) Oven caked with old food residue. 1st use (breakfast/biscuits) produced emergency level heavy smoke. 7) Coffee pot glass carafe was cracked and leaked. Unsafe. 8) No AC coming from supply ducts in master bathroom/master closet. 9) Hot water lacking in showers and kitchen sink. 10) Masterbed was numerous degrees warmer than guest rooms. 11) Blinds were missing or backwards in all rooms. 12) Hot tub & rock wall did not function. 13) MasterBed ceiling fan unusable from clanking noises. 14) Outside photos way outdated: a) NO shade sailb) NO overhead pool lightsc) NO white picket fence, but in fact a 6' cinder block wall obstructing sunset 15) Inbox'd host immediately about disgusting pool, no response entire stay, or even post checkout. I purchased a 700 per night lakeside “Gunters Paradise” and got a nightmare dump. Pick another place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family month at the river.

Our family has stayed at Gunters paradise the last 3 years and loved it.
Stayed 31 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location, location

Fantastic place to enjoy the water and view of the bay and activities on the bay!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family getaway

Great location with activities and restaurants just a few minutes away. Comfortable home, very easily accommodated our party of three adults and three kids. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house space

Was a nice stay! Loved master bed and pillows!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was fantastic and we loved seeing the manatees every day with an occasional dolphin! Frank was responsive when we reached out and almost all issues were quickly resolved. The property could use some sprucing up and it was mostly clean except for left over food crumbs under the sofa, broken safety glass from an outside table left on the grass and the sand blowing in from the construction next door. The sand was absolutely not the owners fault! Unfortunately one of the docks was broken from a storm shortly before we arrived and the pool timer was not working, neither of which Frank seemed inclined to fix. There is not a full set of eating utensils so we ran the dishwasher everyday. A cutting board and a broiler pan would've been helpful. It was a bit cold for the pool but the location is tops.
Broken dock from wind storm
Just off the yard
Curious manatee
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Found some bugs inside. However the house is directly on the water so I know that happens. The view was priceless. Beautiful sunset every night. Kayaks were nice. Great condition. Pool was beautiful. We were able to hang out in the backyard for hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Sigh….. I loved this property and honestly would stay here again. However, I was send the code to the lockbox and we couldn’t get the box open. There were 5 of us and none of us could open it. I messaged Frank and he didn’t respond. We found a sliding glass door that was unlocked and we entered that way. The refrigerator was not cooling and we had a lot of groceries for the 4 days we were staying. I again messaged Frank and he didn’t respond. There was a wine refrigerator there that could have saved the day but that didn’t work either. Since I didn’t receive a response I called VRBO and they assured me it would be fixed in the morning. By the first evening, the sliding glass doors from the family room to the back yard would not open. The only way to get to the pool area was through the master bedroom or go out the front door and walk around. The next morning someone came by and said she was the owner. She played with a Refrigerator and also played with a sliding glass doors. The refrigerator eventually turned on, but the sliding glass doors never opened to the back. The location was amazing! We brought our boat and the house had two operations docks which was a huge plus! At one point we tried to cook and the stove kept turning off. Again messaged Frank and received no answer. We ended up flipping the breaker and it turned on. Overall, we had a great stay and I would say here again, I would just prepare my trip differently.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home/Excellent Location

We had a wonderful week at Gunters Paradise! The home is beautiful and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The house is in a quiet area, but close to everything you need. Lovely views!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Truly Paradise

Gunther’s was beautiful, spacious, and overall very clean. The dock was perfect, the outdoor space was very nice as well. The pool needed a good scrub and cleaning, but overall the stay was worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Absolutely beautiful and fantastic! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property To See The Manatees

Property was fantastic. The use of paddle boards and kayaks was great to see the manatees. Property location was perfect. Kitchen is well stocked. Property is clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, beautiful location

Love love love this house. The location is perfect, the house itself is beautiful. Paddled everyday to 3 sisters, only a short drive to the beach, and just perfect if you don’t want to leave the house at all. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location with a beautiful view

We had an amazing experience renting this property. We watched the sunrise and sunset daily on the bay. The kayaks and paddle boards on the property were great for exploring the bay nearby. We even kayaked over to three sisters spring. Frank was quick to respond to any questions we had and is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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