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Estuary Oasis

Riverfront holiday home with private hot tub and kitchen

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Home with estuary view.
Drone view of beautiful Crystal River estuary.
View of dining room table
Front of home showing screened in room off of guest bedroom.
Dock with room for your own boat or a place to launch the kayaks available to our guests. Also a nice place to sit and fish while enjoying your favorite drink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Crystal River, FL

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Elizabeth's Suite

+1
3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Estuary Oasis

Bring the family to your own estuary oasis with a fenced in yard. Bring your boat to tie up to the dock or just launch the provided kayaks. Catch fish in your backyard. Lounge in a hammock or Netflix and chill. Enjoy delicious local restaurants that feature the freshest seafood, or catch and grill your own fish or scallops. We love our guests and hope you have a magical time here at our estuary oasis. This is a Coastal styled Estuary Oasis, minutes from scallop grounds or manatee swims. Enjoy the sunrise while sipping on provided coffee or tea and the sunset with your favorite drink in hand. You have access to the main floor. Master bath has a double slipper soaking tub. Feel free to use kayaks and bikes. There is a keurig and teapot available. Home features a 65 inch smart tv, just log in to your favorite streaming account and chill. We are just a text or phone call away, your on call concierge. Jason 352-304-7782 Elizabeth 352-566-0324 Fort Island Beach is 8 miles away. 3 sisters springs, and manatee viewing is 4 miles away. Hunter Springs Park is 4.7 miles away The closest boat ramp is 3.9 miles away you can put your boat in there to get to our property. Fort Island Beach is 8 miles away. There is a birding/hiking trail 1 mile away Golfing is 3.1 miles away 30 miles to Weekie Wachee springs, home of the mermaids. Personally owned vehicles, uber or lift is what I recommend The home is a stilt home so you have to go upstairs to access it. The main level has three bedrooms on the main floor and two full bathrooms. On the main level there is a spiral stairway that leads to a third level that has a loft/office area. There you will find a twin trundle bed with a pull out twin mattress under.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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 (limit 2 total)
$200 pet fee applies.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please register ALL guest. Including Pet. We do have a $200 pet fee. Stay off of the owners boat. Do not tamper with the boat lift and its controls.
Put towels in the washer and run the load before you leave. Run dishwasher w/dirty dishes, it helps the cleaners prep for the next guest.
Leave the house as you found it. LOCK all glass doors before leaving. If pet damages occur you are responsible for cost repair/replacement.

Important information

You need to know

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
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Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal River

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Dixie Shores, a neighbourhood in Crystal River. 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. 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

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Norton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Have a September to remember! Estuary Oasis, fish, kayak, view manatees, scallop pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Have a September to remember! Estuary Oasis, fish, kayak, view manatees, scallop?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Have a September to remember! Estuary Oasis, fish, kayak, view manatees, scallop?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Have a September to remember! Estuary Oasis, fish, kayak, view manatees, scallop located?

Located in Dixie Shores, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Crystal River Preserve State Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort. Fort Island Trail Park and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. No issues. Even the fish were biting out back. We’ll be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

C.H. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at an awesome property! Communicative owner and a beautiful space! Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

zackery s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!! Nice house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Wonderful property

We had a great time staying at this house. It was clean, well stocked with everything you would need, and the view is amazing. The host was very responsive. The Vrbo app led us to the wrong address about 10 minutes away, but the host quickly gave us the right one. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby H.

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

Beautifully Decorated

Great place to stay for our visit to see the manatees. Quick drive to all the locations we wished to visit, home was well stocked and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananda D.

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

Beautiful home in peaceful setting

This home was perfect for our family getaway! Plenty of bedrooms (such comfortable beds) and space to spread out and come together to enjoy our week away. Plenty of nature and fun things to do in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

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

Estuary vacation

A great place to relax while we were searching for homes in the areaExcellent amenities and very cleanBeautiful views of the estuary and wildlife
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

I love this home

I really enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. The house itself is very well laid out and the decor is wonderful. This home had everything we needed.We will be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Wonderful Home

The property and house are beautiful, quiet, and well-maintained. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Loved the kayaks and fishing with the beautiful view. It is close to all main attractions, shopping, and restaurants. Host was quick to respond when needed. Wonderful trip and thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Lovely property

Such a stunning home with a gorgeous view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Delightful

Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

WC T.

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

Wonderful stay

So clean, safe, comfortable, and picturesque. Hosts were immediately responsive when the directions in the app took us to the wrong address. Other than that, the stay was ideal. Beds were comfortable and everything we needed was furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

The property was just as described, very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa L.

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

Simply Beautiful

Great time was had by everyone. Thoughtful hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara w.

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

Crystal River Beauty

Great host. Beautiful quiet neighborhood. Stunning views. Absolutely gorgeous home. Host included nice welcoming gift. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

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

Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. House was perfect for our stay, we brought our own boat, was able to keep behind house, house was fully equipped. I would recommend- beautiful view from back porch. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

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

Relaxing stay

We had a great time at your property. Having the kayaks and being able to fish right off the deck was fantastic and kept everyone happy. The goats are great and provide everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annelies W.

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

Great gateway

Thank you for your hospitality. The house was in a great location and perfect for our two families to relax and explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronnie s.

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

Beautiful House with a Great View

The house was delightfully decorated and very clean. We enjoyed our stay and we hope to return in the future! The hosts were well organized , very pleasant and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy C., USA

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

Lovely

Quiet. Loved watching sunrise over the marshes, and bird watching. The house is well cared for, and comfortable. The master bath is amazing. Enjoyed the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Can’t wait to go back

Property is awesome! If you’re looking for a nice place to relax and enjoy FL this is it! Clean, neat, well put together, and very comfortable. Owner is fantastic with communication and very helpful. My family and I are trying to plan are next trip back! It was worth it and thankful for the chance to stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike d.

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

Great for Family Vacation

This vacation home is very nice, clean, well appointed as advertised. Owner communication was excellent. It was perfect reunion spot for our multi-state family. Highly recommend! Plenty of great things to do in Crystal River too. Hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Family time

We had a great time with family. We spent most of our time going to the beach and the various springs. We saw many manatees, which was a real thrill. Beautiful home. I watched the sunrise from the deck every morning. Such a peaceful way to start the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Clean, quiet and relaxing

Four of us used the Estuary House as a hub while visiting our parents nearby. One of us is a bird nerd who loved birdwatching from the back deck. Crystal River is the place to go for manatee viewing. We also took a day trip to Sarasota for strolling along its white sandy beaches. We found the house clean, quiet and relaxing. Host responded quickly to all inquiries.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jason and Elizabeth Elliott

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My family and I love hosting and traveling. I was born and raised in Florida and this ecosystem is truly unique. My family and I enjoy outdoor adventures, Elizabeth and I have 3 daughters and 2 sons. Our desire is to share what we love with other people because the best part of the human experience is shared moments.

Why they chose this property

We love the island community on the beautiful estuary. The views and fishing are amazing and the scallop grounds are close.

What makes this property unique

We have unparalleled views of a glorious estuary environment. Sometimes we have dolphins fishing out back, other times manatees swimming. We are a short boat ride from pristine scallop grounds and reefs.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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