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Crystal River, Private Waterfront Home, Dock-Pool-Kayaks-Pets-Outdoor Kitchen

Waterfront holiday home with fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Screened, solar heated pool
Casa Del Rio
White Pool reflects the color of the sky and changes colors throughout the day.
From the street our home is deceiving. Once you enter you are amazed by its size
View from the Canal
One of the many fruit trees - 2 Kayaks currently available with life jackets.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crystal River, Private Waterfront Home, Dock-Pool-Kayaks-Pets-Outdoor Kitchen

Welcome to Casa Del Rio. Our professionally decorated home with a fun coastal flare is located in an upscale, private neighborhood just off Fort Island Trail in Crystal River, FL. Location is everything and Rio is only minutes to Hwy 19, Three Sister's Springs, biking and hiking trails, downtown tourist dining, partying or shopping and Fort Island Trail Beach.

Our home has four bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms, a solar heated/screened, swimming pool, large outdoor kitchen with high-end gas barbeque, Smart TV, granite counters and sink. A gourmet indoor kitchen with new commercial appliances to include ice maker, wine cooler, dishwasher and commercial grade gas stove. There's a large dock for your boat or fishing and a fenced yard for furry friends.

This is our "river house" and not just someone's rental house. We take pride in every inch of it. The furniture, beds and all appliances are brand new. Everything is high end catering to sophisticated tastes, with original artwork from area artists and an eye for detail. We want you to enjoy Casa Del Rio as much as we do, and we put great effort into assuring that your stay will be enjoyed by all.

BEDROOMS
Primary Bedroom - King bed, sitting area with two chairs, large walk-in shower with choice of rain or wall shower heads, 42" flat screen Smart TV, great walk-in closet.

Guest Bedroom - King Bed

Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom - Queen Murphy Bed

A Queen Air Mattress is provided for two additional guests.

We allow a maximum of 10 guests including children and adults. There is a $25.00 per person, per night additional charge for parties over 8. One pet is allowed with an Additional $75 pet fee.

DINING
The gourmet kitchen has a built-in wine cooler, large ice maker, dishwasher, commercial grade gas stove, large refrigerator and an assortment of small appliances. The dining room table seats 6. There's additional seating at the kitchen island for four. We do not skimp on the small stuff. If you need it, it will be there!

OPEN CONCEPT LIVING
The main living area abounds with an open concept consisting of a living room, kitchen, dining area and bonus room. The living room is perfect for relaxing and boasts a 75" Smart TV. The bonus room overlooks the canal with a wet bar, sitting area and 42" Smart TV. The home has great natural flow and is designed for entertaining and dining.

OUTDOOR AMENITIES
The outdoor kitchen is a fantastic place to gather with friends - the 50" flat screen TV is great for football games or the morning news. This area also has a full sink, gas grill, granite counter tops, ceiling fans to keep the no-see-ums at bay and lighting. Sit back, have a cup of coffee and watch the morning news from this vantage point. You never know who might swim by in the canal - dolphins, manatees and an assortment of coastal birds frequent our backyard.

The large dock easily accommodates two boats, kayaks or jets skis. The canal is subject to tides but is appropriate for pontoon boats, bay boats, kayaks and low draft skiffs. It joins the bottom of Kings Bay after a scenic 10-minute boat ride at idle speed and there are no bridges to worry about. The home comes with 2 kayaks and life jackets. You can kayak to the Springs in 30 to 45 minutes depending on wind and tides. There's great fishing off the dock and manatees and dolphins frequent the canal. The area is great for kayakers, fishing and nature lovers.

If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing, get away - perfect for family get-togethers or a romantic interlude then look no further than Casa Del Rio!

The Snowbird Rate requires a minimum 29 -night stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 large dog or two small dogs under 15 pounds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A total of 3 cars/trucks and one boat trailer on property at any given time. Parking is not allowed on the street or on the lot across from the home.
Please respect our neighbors. Quiet time after 10 PM Observe no wake in canal. 15 miles an hour on streets.
Please do not tamper with the electronic systems in the home to include: Televisions, Security Cameras, Pool Pumps or Sprinkler Systems.

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 fire extinguisher, 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 Shores, a neighbourhood in Crystal River, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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 Preserve 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

  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal River, Private Waterfront Home, Dock-Pool-Kayaks-Pets-Outdoor Kitchen have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Crystal River, Private Waterfront Home, Dock-Pool-Kayaks-Pets-Outdoor Kitchen pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Crystal River, Private Waterfront Home, Dock-Pool-Kayaks-Pets-Outdoor Kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal River, Private Waterfront Home, Dock-Pool-Kayaks-Pets-Outdoor Kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal River, Private Waterfront Home, Dock-Pool-Kayaks-Pets-Outdoor Kitchen located?

Located in Crystal Shores, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Crystal River Preserve State Park and within 3 miles (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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 127 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. House was perfect with plenty of space for the fam & was in a great location - short boat ride to the springs and out to Homosassa Bay for scalloping. Really liked being able to take the boat to all the waterfront restaurants that were close by too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed a full week in Crystal River at this house and couldn’t have been happier. The owners were super nice and easy to communicate with. The location of the house was great, very close to a boat ramp. The beds were comfortable, the AC was solid, the appliances were all great, no complaints at all. Pool was nice and the canal in the back was fun to fish in. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Perfect for a family vaca to Crystal River Area

Property had everything needed for a great vaca
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bobby G.

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

Great location. Very nice house.

Easy kayak access to a couple springs.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Wonderful stay

Clean, good location, great pool, very nice house, comfortable beds. Kayaks and life jackets were a nice perk! We had a fun time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre S.

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

Nice place

Overall it is a very nice place. I think it could use a little updating like new pillows and get rid of the bed spreads but overall it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

steve a.

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

Great house not so great canal

The house was absolutely beautiful. Beds were extremely comfortable. The pool came in very useful because our day was having to be scheduled around the tides. Canal is extremely shallow at low tide. Chipped the bottom of our hull. We had a deck boat so a flat boat or pontoon would probably be preferable. really close to all the great spots in Kings Bay. host is very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Great place for boaters

House is fantastic, clean, pool is great, docks are perfect for a boat. Communication with the landlord was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely expansive home with plenty of space not to bump into one another. It was centrally located. Close to restaurants and tours in town. The greatest hidden treasure was the washer and dryer. Won't say where it is! There is a small alligator in the canal. Didn't go paddling..lol! Pool was heated and wonderful to have. The highlight of the trip was the scalloping tour. My son swam for a long period against the waves to gather the scallops cooked by a resturant.Manatee swim was disappointing. Murky water..bumped into one! The only recoomendation was the need for more condiments and seasonings to cook. Excellent place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Beautiful view and Great place to stay!

We had a Great time at this home! Picturesque location. Great dock! Very Comfortable beds! Home is well stocked with everything you need for a great vacation. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Angela M.

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

Quiet comfort

We had a fantastic time staying at Casa Del Rio this past week!! The neighborhood is quiet and relaxing and the fishing was fabulous!! Thank you for allowing us a wonderful vacation place
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

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

Great place and location

Location location location! Always love Crystal River and this home did not disappoint! Clean and inviting very well equipped. Plan to return in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

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

Ideal scalloping location

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our Labor Day weekend stay. The kitchen was well equipped to cook for 2 families. I would highly Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our annual friends and family scalloping trip. We brought our 23' Tri-toon. The canal was very shallow at low tide, but the owner gave us instructions on how to come and go so we wouldn't damage anything. Check in was seamless. Teri was very responsive and tried to accommodate us because we arrived earlier than expected. The house was great. Everything was clean. Whatever we needed we had available to us. The pool was fantastic to cool off in the afternoon after a day on the water scalloping. The kitchen was giant, and had anything we needed. The beds were all comfortable. The dock was perfect for our boat, and the fish cleaning area was huge! We also loved the outdoor kitchen area and the grill. We would definitely recommend this house to everyone, and we will most likely stay here again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Wonderful

Our family had an absolutely marvelous time here for our Christmas vacation. There was plenty of space for our family of 6 and it's at a great location. We loved kayaking around the area and getting close to the manatees and the birding was fantastic too. So many things to enjoy! We will definitely look into staying here again in the future. Thank you Teri for your outstanding hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Crystal River Experience

Property was very nice, beds were all comfortable, kitchen had everything you could need. We had 4 couples and all were happy and had their own bedrooms. We had 2 boats, one 23 foot runabout and one 17 foot flats boat. Plenty of room. Pool was nice and lanai keep out the bugs. We had a great time. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Beautiful place with everything you need!

This property is on a beautiful canal in a quiet neighborhood. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need to prepare and serve meals. The interior is clean and beautifully decorated and the outdoor living space is great! The owners were very warm and responsive to any questions. We will be back! Smith Pass
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

natalie l.

Awesome

It was the perfect place for my family to gather and go scalloping. We scallop every year and this is our first year staying at this home but I can definitely say it won't be our last. We loved it, just perfect. We would go scalloping all day, come home jump in the pool, cook our scallops, and then go fishing off the dock.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Donnie W.

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

Very happy we picked this vacation home!

We originally picked this home because of the location, the dock, and the pool. But we were pleasantly surprised and this home exceeded our expectations!! The very large, spacious kitchen and wet bar are an absolute delight. House has a lot of elbow room and no one ever felt cramped. The house and amenities are better than described. We would highly recommend this home for your next crystal river adventure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Best VRBO experience!

We had a fantastic experience from start to finish! The house and it’s grounds were both very clean and abundantly stocked with everything we could have ever needed. Teri was an absolute dream to work with and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Additionally, the cleaning company found an item we left behind and immediately made arrangements to send it to us! It was a perfect home away from home and we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

May-li C.

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

Great house

Very nicely appointed house with great indoor and outdoor spaces in a very quiet neighborhood, yet close to town, to hiking and paddling trails. The canal is quiet, and the house has a floating dock facing a preserve. The yard is completely fenced in and safe for the dogs. We lucked out as a cold front came through during our stay bringing tons of manatees out of the gulf towards the springs. Quite a feast to be so close to so many of these gentle giants!!.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Mike O.

Lovelt Home

We loved the home. The owners are very easy to work with. They keep you informed about everything you need. The kitchen is just one word "AWESOME". It has everythin you need or want in a kitchen. Even has a stand alone ice maker. Not one of those little counter top ones but on the size of a small dishwasher. The beds are very comfortable. The pool and dock are great. The orange trees where an added bonus. I will say that on low tide a boat won't make it through a spot in the channel but you just need to avoid that time and you would be fine. We kayaked to see the manatees and it was beautiful. I did not get a change to use the outdoor kitchen but it looked very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Nice house, great location

Because of COVID, we had to cancel our summer trip to Yellowstone. We chose to stay in Crystal River for a getaway that was close to home (2hr drive). The house was nicely appointed as described. We brought paddle boards and enjoyed paddling to Three Sisters Spring. There was a juvenile gator in the canal behind the house and several manatees that came by frequently. This was the restful getaway we had hoped for. The host was very responsive to emails and phone calls. We had a little problem with the AC that was quickly repaired. I hope they will fix the snook lights in the back. For better night fishing. We would definitely recommend to others. Thank you Terri!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Great House in Crystal River!

This is a great house to rent in Crystal River! It is well kept and then kitchen is equipped where the only thing you will need to bring are the groceries. The home owners checked in on us a couple of times and made sure that everything was good. If you are going to go scalloping the grounds are about a 45min boat ride away, which is about the norm for the area. The only slight drawback to the home is the canal you have to use to get to the bay. It can be very shallow at low tide. We have a 21ft bay boat that draws about 18" of water. It hit in a few spots at dead low tide. So keep that in mind. Other than that it is a great place to stay! We will definitely consider using it again in the future. Keith
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

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

Wonderful Experience

Owners are very knowledgeable of the area and offered wonderful recommendations. Beautiful home with everything needed for an amazing time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Teri Burns

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We are two couples who purchased our first property together just up the street from Casa Del Rio (River House) and affectionately named it Casa Del Sol (House of the Sun) in 2015. Having enjoyed our first house, we decided to purchase a second home with the hopes that we would one day retire to Crystal River and have separate homes within walking distance of each other. In the Spring of 2016, we purchased Casa Del Rio and since that time, we have successfully shared both homes with families like our own - people that love nature, getting away from the hustle of daily life and know the importance of family and friends. Through the years, we have definitely experienced ups and downs including two hurricanes that flooded both houses. Although difficult to endure, both times we were able to remodel, update and come back better than before. The homes are our labor of love, that having reached retirement age, we hope to share and enjoy for many, many more years.

Why they chose this property

Casa Del Rio is perfectly located mid-way to Manatee viewing at Three Sister's Springs or World Class Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Nature lovers will enjoy the tranquil, private setting and lush tropical yard. The home is upscale, peaceful and everything is top notch. It's a neighborhood of million-dollar homes and is perfect for walking, jogging or bicycling. If you are looking for mornings fishing, afternoons kayaking or playing with the kids in the pool, evenings entertaining in the outdoor kitchen, and a tranquil, relaxing atmosphere then look no further than Casa Del Rio.

What makes this property unique

Casa Del Rio is just 4 houses from our sister home - Casa Del Sol - VRBO #691163. Rent both homes for family get-togethers or reunions. Enjoy Casa Del Sol's fun, up-beat, Mediterranean atmosphere, screened pool and deep-water dock one day and Casa Del Rio's sophisticated, coastal atmosphere, outdoor kitchen and beautiful canal setting the next day. It's the best of both worlds within walking distance.

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