WATERFRONT WITH VIEW. Great location for scalloping. Kayaks included.
'Admire Crystal River from elevated balcony in this private stilt home. Feel like you are on the water even from inside...windows offer lovely vistas from the great room and kitchen! Enjoy light flooring and nautical decor with all the amenities, internet and entertainment center. Downstairs is a screened area which overlooks the dock. Gas grill is in carport downstairs for your fish and burgers.
Winter is booked by the month only. Rate is $4300, one time cleaning fee $150 and 11% tax. Jan. 1 - 31 and February 1 - 28.
Please do not encroach on neighboring property or dock. Our neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. Room to park cars and boat trailer on the grass DIRECTLY across from our home. Dock accommodates motor or sailboat....wide deep canal. Boat ramp is about a mile past our entrance and takes only 6 minutes to drive your boat around to the dock. Home is about five houses from mouth of river on the west side. I know that you will love the location, 2835 N Seneca Pointe.
Some tour boat operators will pick you up at our dock. One is at FloridaFishingAdventures.com 352-601/1963. We have a fishing guide residing on our canal. Socrates is popular and should be booked in advance at 352/895-9502. Other operators/guides are available if you look on the internet. Holiday weekends are a three night minimum. 2027 Winter months available: Jan 1 - 31; February 1 - 28. $4300 a month, $150 cleaning fee. There is an 11% tax. Message me and I will send you the special offer to reflect those figures.
We leave recreation equipment in the screen room downstairs and expect you to be respectful REPLACING our things free of damage and mud. Boat and Kayak users need to tie up at dock to accommodate the two ft. tide change.
Our kayaks, life vests and bicycles need to be replaced AS THEY WERE FOUND. Do NOT leave kayaks in the sun. They will warp. For boats, we recommend a spring line to keep boats from sliding under dock or there may be a damage to the boats and/or to the dock!
After staying in many vacation homes ourselves, we can say confidently that our home is above-average in all ways! We ask that you treat all furnishings with respect. Please supervise children.
Scalloping Regulations in the Crystal River area: 2 gallons per person (10 gallons max per boat) or 1 pint of scallops shucked per person (1/2 gallon max per boat). It is illegal to dump scallop shells in the canal. Open Gulf water, it's ok. Our season usually begins July 1st and runs through late September. Check updates on season dates for Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida.
Do not clean fish or scallops in the kitchen/home. All scallop shells must be in white trash bags and then placed in the black plastic durable bags in the trash container and put out to the street for pickup upon departure. Pick up days are Monday and Thursday. NO FIREWORKS are tolerated from this property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Hang up wet towels to prevent mildew please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Adjust thermostat and turn off all fans to conserve energy
Secure trash container and take to street
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Property # 480981vb
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.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Fort Island Trail Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Three Sisters Springs - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Fort Island Gulf Beach - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 97 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Cody's Original Roadhouse - 10 min drive
Dunkin' - 11 min drive
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - 11 min drive
Coney Island - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is WATERFRONT WITH VIEW. Great location for scalloping. Kayaks included. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at WATERFRONT WITH VIEW. Great location for scalloping. Kayaks included.?
As of 11 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WATERFRONT WITH VIEW. Great location for scalloping. Kayaks included. on 2 Jan 2027 start from £4,403, 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 WATERFRONT WITH VIEW. Great location for scalloping. Kayaks included.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at WATERFRONT WITH VIEW. Great location for scalloping. Kayaks included.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at WATERFRONT WITH VIEW. Great location for scalloping. Kayaks included.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is WATERFRONT WITH VIEW. Great location for scalloping. Kayaks included. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Crystal River Preserve State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fort Island Trail Park and Spice Key. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The host was super responsive to any questions we had and allowed us to have early access. We had our 20 ft jon boat with us and enjoyed the access the pier provided. We saw lots of wildlife. Having a washer and dryer on the premises was very convenient and we slept like babies.
The property was clean upon arrival and in a very good location for us. We enjoyed the easy access to Fort Island Trail beach, along with numerous nearby birding locations. Bicycling was also easy from there.
Dixie’s place is amazing! We came for the water and couldn’t have been better located! Our fishing charter picked us up right at the dock! Thanks for a great stu, Dixie!
Property is bigger than the pictures look. Nice quiet neighborhood. House was very clean and was furnished with everything you could need. We really enjoyed out time here.
Dixie was very responsive and accommodating after our previous booking at another place was cancelled as we were pulling into town. She let us check in early and even offered late check out as we were leaving. Rental was exactly as described!
This is the 2nd time we have stayed here and we will definitely be back! The house was spotless, had everything we needed (and more), and is in such a great location. Dixie communicates everything so well and there are little instructions for everything you need throughout the house. Truly a great stay!
Great location. Close to a number of national parks, restaurants, etc. There is also a nice tiny beach nearby. The house is clean and has everything we need. We enjoyed the beautiful water view from the deck. Will definitely come back next time. Last but not least, the host is really helpful.
The property was nice for a family of 4 or 5. Linens, utensils, soap, and trash bags were provided. Great canal spot with access to the Crystal River. Great location for restaurants and boat ramps. Communication with Dixie was great!
We have stayed in several rental homes and by far this one was the best as far as having everything we could need! The kitchen was stocked with anything and everything you would need to prepare meals and serve. Dixie was so helful and responsive . With all the comforts of home, I highly recommend this property.
Great lo cation on a finger canal in Crystal River. We used the rods and reels provided to fish from the dock, I recommend the local bait shop bug juice for there no seems.
This house has it all. There isn’t anything that Dixie didn’t think of to have in the house. The house was very clean and had an excellent view. All of the neighbors were friendly. The dock was great for having our boat in the water for the duration of our stay. We will definitely be back again!!!!
We absolutely loved crystal river! The location of the house was very convenient, house was clean, and all was expected except the kayaks. She had plenty too use but during low tide we could not figure out how to get them in or out of the water so we didn’t use them. It would be convenient if there was a floating kayak dock and a small platform or different stairs so that we can get the kayaks out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
It is a passion of ours to check in with the guests and assure that all is as expected.We had explained the 2 ft. difference in tide change prior to their arrival and suggested they observe tide charts. We are disappointed that, with all the care we put into them having a wonderful stay, that we would receive a 4 star. Other guests place the kayaks in the water at the ladder. We are looking into the improvement publicly suggested. Others have overcome that score with more than 100 reviews!
About the host
Hosted by Dixie Fechtel
Owners are lifetime Florida residents, University of Florida Gators with two U of FL graduate daughters and 19 Gator Grads in the family. Since 2003 this has been a weekend home. Presently, one daughter is employed by Enterprise Florida, attracting businesses to move to Florida, and the other one has a fashion site YLLWthelabel.com. Find your fun vacation attire there!
Why they chose this property
You can book this private home for the price of a condo! Memories are made here! This is a fun and peaceful place for a couple or a family. Canal on one side with river view, and wildlife preserve on the other side. Perfect location for scalloping,... + fishing, kayaking, swimming near manatees, and water activities. See Scallop season at: http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/bay-scallops/
Sleeps 5 comfortably, and best suited for a couple or family. The second bedroom is small as seen in photo. Bedroom 1 Queen bed Bedroom 2 Bunk beds plus single bed. Small room. Bath 1 in master suite, has shower, toilet and Jacuzzi tub. Bath 2 toilet, vanity and shower plus washer and dryer Also, downstairs outside shower in screened room. Living room has cable tv. Master bedroom has small tv. Downstairs features grilling area and eating tables/chairs. Small bedroom has VHS tape player with tones of tapes for the kiddos pleasure!
What makes this property unique
Drink your coffee viewing morning sunrise from the porch. Use umbrella as sun rises over the horizon. Sun is behind the house in late afternoon. Large covered grilling area downstairs is great for hanging out near the waterfront! Owner loves to help guests enjoy their stay!
Some tour boat operators will pick you up at our dock. One is at FloridaFishingAdventures.com 352-601/1963
Fishing Guide, Soc, lives on our canal. 352/895-9502.