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Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!!

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Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!!

This is a recently remodeled beautiful house with a well-manicured lawn with 145' of seawall on a navigable canal for bay boats, and shallow water drafting vessels with no obstructions and no low overhead bridges that leads to the Gulf of Mexico and Kings Bay via Crystal River. Excellent location in Crystal River Preserve State Park just off Fort Island Trail that is a short boat ride to scallop waters, world-famous flats fishing and numerous world-famous freshwater springs. Enjoy kayaking (3 kayaks provided including one 2-person kayak), swimming with the manatees, fishing, exploring, wildlife viewing, snorkeling and diving. We have caught snook, snapper, trout and small tarpon and numerous other species of fish on our seawall and floating dock. A biking and walking trail are less than a quarter mile away. The only beach in the area is just a 5-minute drive. This vacation house has a brand-new fully equipped kitchen (granite tops), and a remodeled bathrooms. The home is built with a split floor plan, the master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a comfortable king-size bed & the second bedroom has two bunk beds (great for the kids), the top bunks are twin-size with full-size bottom bunks suitable for adults. The home sleeps 6 comfortably. The central air conditioning is newer and keeps the house very cool in the summer months. The living room has a brand new 65' HD Smart TV (numerous movies, music and tv stations including Net Flix, Amazon, FUBO with local and national stations) and a bumper pool/card table. We also offer high speed internet/WIFI. Enjoy a large screened-in back porch with a tiki-bar, rope-lighting for a great ambience at night with very comfortable newer outdoor furniture and a gas-grill. Spend your evenings around the fire pit with plenty of chairs for all to enjoy. Floating dock for your boat including filet board, electric and fresh water, the boat ramp is just minutes away. We provide a Keurig Coffee Maker stocked with a variety of individual coffees, teas, sugar and creamers for your enjoyment. Also, we have a brand-new washer and dryer for your convenience. Your enjoyment is our mission, feel free to reach out with any questions.

Property manager

Steve Hays

Languages

English

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Welcome to the scallop shack! Newly renovated and on the water in Crystal River!

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9.8 out of 10, (7 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only 1 boat allowed per booking
Photo ID required prior to receiving access code.

Important information

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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
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

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. 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 - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 16 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Biscuit Barn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Waterfront Home Great for Relaxing, Scalloping, Fishing & Kayaking!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Fort Island Trail Park. 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for scalloping trip, low tide is really low in the path back so be careful. House is immaculant, porch is great place to hang.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen s.

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

We have stayed here before and absolutely love it.

Very well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Great week at at great place!

I rented many vacation homes in various part of the US and this one was the cleanest and the best equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alyson E.

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

Great home

Very happy with location and amenities. Plenty of room for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Excellent Crystal River house

This house is fully equipped and very comfortable. The location is also excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heatherly D.

I really enjoyed the back porch and grill, the bumper pool table, and the location.

I really liked the cleanliness of the home, the bunk beds for the kids, and great setup for the kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN C.

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

Wonderful place, very clean.

This house is very clean and in a great sopt just off the river. The owner was nice to work with, very organized and professional. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brance U.

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

Excellent way to enjoy Crystal River

Great location, to experience Crystal River. Central to everything, especially when you have a boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Great get away

We enjoyed our time in Crystal River. Owner was great to work with. House fit us perfectly, parents plus 3 teens. Dock was easy to access for our boat. Kayaks were fun too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tom T.

Great place!

Beautiful house, end of canal setting, and owner was very nice and accessible. Would stay here again. One caveat, water access to Crystal River gets a very skinny at low tide, so pay close attention to local tides and think ahead. Immaculate house, great dock, and tiki bar to boot. My family and I had a great time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

10/10

House was immaculate. Close to the springs and to the gulf. Boat access was everything we hoped for, boat ramp right up the road. Steve is awesome to deal with very easy to communicate with and helpful. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Book here!

This home was everything we needed and more! It has a spacious layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 dining areas, which is ample space to accommodate meals and workspace. The kitchen has a nicely stocked Keurig station, all the necessary items to cook and serving trays. The outdoor area was so special! Lots of tropical seating and a tiki bar. What fun!! We docked our boat in the back and it was a quick trip to the marina for ice, fuel and scalloping. Also, it was very very clean! Quiet neighborhood. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Great house, great location

We stayed for 3 weeks in February of 2019. It is a very clean nicely remodeled home on a canal. The location is perfect, very quiet but still only a few minutes from everything Crystal River has to offer. The screened in porch is a great place to drink coffee and watch the sunrise or toast the sunset. Porch also has a large gas grill. Our 12 year old caught very nice snook casting off the dock. We will definitely rent this house again on a future trip.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R.

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

Perfect for our vacation

We had an extended weekend of scalloping and fishing. The dock for the boat had power and water. The canal was a little sketchy at low tide but we were able to get our 25 foot bay boat in and out without difficulty. The house was well-equipped and clean from the propane barbecue, screened in patio, kitchen, bumper pool table, bedrooms and bathrooms, to the location close to the mouth of the river. It was an awesome trip. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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

Lovely home for getaway

The home was very clean and well appointed. Loved the screened in porch. I still had to work remotely so the porch was a lovely spot to work from. Coffee bar with Keurig and coffees was a nice touch. Home comes with kayaks but unfortunately was too windy and cold. Great location - close to Fort Island Gulf Beach, Crystal River Archaeological Park, Three Sisters Springs , Heritage Village, restaurants and grocery. High speed WiFi was great for work and our college student who was doing online classes and movies at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

Beyond expectations

The best rental! Everything was perfect and very comfortable. The owners have thought of everything a guest could possibly need. The linens and towels were so fresh, the kitchen had so many extras, and our favorite was the well stocked coffee bar. We also loved the fire pit that was ready to use when we arrived. Beds were very comfortable too. Great options on television programming. The owner is so helpful and quick to answer any questions. This house is perfect for a family with plenty of room. We also enjoyed the kayaks that were provided and the location was great. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

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

Great stay!

My husband and I took our kids and their friend scalloping. Upon arriving kids were excited to see they had bunk beds, tiki hut to play restaurant and ran out to look in canal. The house was very clean and roomy. We brought our boat had plenty of room to park trailer. Would defiantly recommend this house for a family or a group. The owner was easy to get ahold of and answered a few questions we had promptly. Would definitely stay there again. The only thing I would look into before you bring a boat would be the tide schedule. It is not a deep canal and we left on high tide and also waited for high tide to return. We had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Fantastic place in Crystal River

This beautifully remodeled home had everything thing you could possibly want for a vacation in the Crystal river area. It was obvious that the owners put a lot of time and attention into creating a peaceful, inviting home with so much attention to detail. It was spotlessly clean to boot! We pulled our boat, put it in at a ramp very close by and kept it docked on the canal in the back yard. From there it was a short canal ride out to the river where you can go to the gulf for scalloping or back up river a short boat trip to a few restaurants or the Three Sisters Springs. It is also a great base location if you want to explore other places nearby like the Rainbow River and Devil's Den spring. The owner was extremely helpful in providing local information that made our stay more enjoyable. This one is a hidden Gem. Our best VRBO rental yet!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brady T.

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

Scallops

Excellent property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Great place to stay on Crystal River

Great house and property with direct access to the river. Very accommodating for our family of four. We could of added a few more of the kids friends- there was plenty of room. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S., Suwanee, GA

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

4th of July Weekend

We stayed for 5 days over July 4th weekend- house was very clean and well appointed as represented on VRBO. Only negative - canal is shared with Encore campground that has lots of docks/boats. Getting the boat out of the canal to Crystal River channel, especially during busy holiday weekend, was worrisome. Lots of boat traffic in canal. Thankfully we had a good captain!! Overall a great time! Would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

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

Felt At Home

The rental process was very smooth and easy. The owner was very attentive to any comments or issues we had. The property was well equipped. The location was ideal. We loved watching all the nature on the canal. Loved the proximity to Fort Island Beach, hiking trails, and biking trails. It felt like a home, not a rental.
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

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

August Scallop Trip

We enjoyed the property as it was one of the cleanest VRBO rentals we have ever stayed at. Dock accommodates a 24’ boat nicely. Water on the dock and the fish cleaning table came in handy. Overall nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bergandi R., Port orange, Florida

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

Family fishing trip

We rented this property with our kids to take a weekend fishing trip. The house was clean and comfortable. The fish cleaning station was helpful at the end of the day and ride out to the bay was short. The tide was really low one day so that was a very slow careful ride back in so just keep that in mind if you have a boat that needs depth. We have a 25’ off shore, I’m sure the bay boats and pontoons would be just fine. Not a complaint just a helpful point that may help another guest. The kitchen had all the needed necessities and the coffee station was a great bonus . Thanks for having us at your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

colleen s.

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

Summer vacay

We were very satisfied with the house. We docked our 25 ft with twims and had no problems getting in and out. Very peaceful n relaxing place. We got to swim with manatees. It is a easy run to scallop and to the springs. Hope to return. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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