See all properties
Entire home

Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly

Photo gallery for Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly

We have six (6) single person kayak's available at user's risk.
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71680 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Archaeological State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly

Start your day with coffee on the screened lanai, overlooking peaceful canal views as your kids or pup play freely in the fenced yard. From your private dock, hop into one of the single or tandem included kayaks and paddle through scenic waterways to explore nearby springs like Three Sisters and Hunter Springs (about 1 hr paddle away)—where manatees often greet you in the cooler months.

Or, bring your own boat and head out to the Gulf in about 20 minutes for fishing, island-hopping, or scalloping during the summer season.

Inside, unwind in comfort with a fully stocked kitchen, cozy lounge seating, and space to relax or reconnect. When you’re ready to venture out, historic downtown Crystal River is just 2 miles away with local seafood, shops, and manatee tours year-round.

Plan your visit around:
- Manatee Season (Nov–Mar): Peak time for unforgettable wildlife encounters
- Scallop Season (July–Early Sept): Snorkel and gather fresh scallops from local seagrass beds
- Spring/Summer: Paddle, fish, or swim in the clear spring-fed waters
- Fall: Mild weather, fewer crowds, and excellent fishing

Whether you’re seeking adventure, family memories, or a peaceful nature retreat, this home is your launchpad for the best of Crystal River.


The Space
1680 Sq Ft | 3 Bedroom • 2 Bathroom | Private Dock | Kayaks Included | Free Wi-Fi

Bedrooms:
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
- Bedroom 3: Twin-over-Full Bunk

Living:
- Comfy couch + 2 loveseats
- Smart TVs, dining table, ceiling fans
- Games + walk-in pantry

Kitchen:
- Fully stocked with cookware, dishes, and essentials
- Stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster
- Coffee lovers: drip & Keurig
- Breakfast bar w/ 4 stools

Outdoor Living:
- Screened lanai with water views
- Private dock on the canal
- Gas grill + seating
- Fully fenced yard

Location Highlights

Eco & Wildlife Adventures:
- Manatee Tours (1.9–2.5 mi)
- Three Sisters Springs (3.6 mi)
- Crystal River Fishing Co. (0.4 mi)

Water Access:
- Crystal River WaterSports Boat Ramp (<1 mil)
- Gulf access via canal (~20 mins)
- Fort Island Gulf Beach (13 mi)

Local Hotspots:
- Historic Downtown Crystal River (2.3 mi)
- Coastal Heritage Museum (2.3 mi)

Airports:
- Ocala Intl (36 mi)
- Tampa Intl (76 mi)

Additional Info
- Washer/dryer, linens, towels, cleaning essentials
- Keyless entry & fast Wi-Fi
- Trailer parking + street parking
- 2 outdoor security cameras + Ring doorbell (driveway/backyard only)

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Peace settles in with the night — your cozy haven under the stars.
Sea Cow Retreat - Near Springs + Porch, Covered Deck & Fire Pit
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
Sea Cow Retreat - Near Springs + Porch, Covered Deck & Fire Pit

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stair railings are wide - Baby gate provided.
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fireplace / Grill / Pit Please use caution when using these tools - we don't want to see anyone hurt or the house burned down.
Kayaks are provided for use at your own discretion. Owner assumes no liability for the misuse of the kayak.
Please clean-up after your pet and roll the trash down on Monday for Tuesday pick-up.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number DWE1901520

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Crystal River Watersports Marina and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
View more Holiday homes in Crystal RiverOpens in a new window
Map
Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly?

As of 19 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly on 9 May, 2026 start from S$325, 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 Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dock • Kayaks • Manatees • Waterfront 3/2 <2mi to Downtown • Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Watersports Marina, Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins and Hunter Spring Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect setting and location..the deck, screened porch, fenced yard...home was clean turn key and comfy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The Kayaks were such a nice Bonus. We saw manatee, turtles, various birds and dolphins!The house was clean and had everything we needed.Jennifer was easy to communicate with and was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location for a boat, but it's a bit of a ride out to the river from the house dock. Close and convenient to CRW. Nice and convenient to the shops and restaurants in Crystal River. Good parking for a trailer. Great yard for a dog with full fencing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Lovely rental

Property was awesome, location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby W.

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

Great

Awesome place right in the middle of the river to run to the Gulf or head to the springs overall great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

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

Perfect vacation home!

Our stay couldn’t have been anymore perfect. The house is beautiful, clean, and in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Fishing

Wonderful experience all around. The dock was perfect for my 20’ boat. Extra parking for my boat trailer was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie D.

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

Great stay in Crystal River

Property is perfectly located close to the dive shops in Crystal River. The home was clean, cozy and has a beautiful backyard on a canal with screened in porch. Communication with the host was prompt and friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Perfect scalloping getaway

This place has everything you need if you want to take your own boat scalloping. It has a dock and boat launch nearby, and is easy to get to where you want to be. It was clean, and welcoming. We had a wonderful stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Family getaway

We enjoyed the stay and having the kayaks was a nice add on that we took advantage of. We took advantage of the fishing dock and caught an assortment of fish, crab and stingray. Close to everything.. would recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron E.

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

Great stay in Crystal River

Beautiful home with everything we needed. Floating dock was perfect, Loved the fenced yard and screened back porch. Plenty of space for our family of four. House had everything we needed. Owner very responsive. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Weekend getaway with kids and grandkids

We had a great time and the weather was amazing. The use of the kyayks was very convenient. Loved the screened room, firepit and the doc access for fishing. This was a great place for all of us to be in one place, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Great location

We stayed here for a week. We had a wonderful time. Brought our boat down and enjoyed every minute. Only had a problem with one of the propane tanks leaking but the owner took care of it right away, The only recommendations I would leave is to create a hard copy check in and out manual for guest. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Beautiful house, great location

First time in the Nature Coast of Florida. This is the perfect base from which to explore the area. House is situated on a placid, lovely canal. Kayaks provided. The house is lovingly decorated, increasing the pleasure of staying here. Communication with Jennifer was easy, with prompt responses.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brande

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful home! Room enough for 9 adults and a dog. Anything you might need is provided. Home was clean and great for cooking and relaxing. Loved having the kayaks and the fire pit. Jennifer was wonderful and great to communicate with. If you ever visit Crystal River you must stay here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Kamp K.

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

Fun getaway

Very nice home. We had everything we needed. Loved that it had a dock for our pontoon. So much fun exploring. One branch over the dock needs to be cut. It’s in your face when you dock. Other than that all good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Lovely home close to the springs and everything else!

We are leaving this lovely home this morning, and taking in our last moments here on the lovely lanai. The backyard is so lovely and serene and the trees and the water that runs behind the house is picturesque. We spent two days exploring the bay and springs and there many restaurant options very close by. This turned out to be the perfect location for our needs. The owner of the house, Jenn, could not have been more responsive to any questions and needs. We would recommend this home to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mari P.

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

Wedding

Came for the wedding of our daughter who was married at the Florida state archaeologic state park right around the corner. The location was perfect and we were able to have a lovely pre-rehearsal breakfast at the VRBO on the day of the wedding as the rehearsal dinner the night before was totally discombobulated by late flights. The hostess was very attentive, and took care of any problems that we had immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUZY D.

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

Great Location to kyak in quiet channels of Crystal River

We loved the area, and unit was super clean and roomy with everything we needed including kyaks, life jackets, and paddles for them. we had a fenced yard for our sm. dogs. We recommend that you rent a pontoon if you want to really experience the whole area. We rented one for 350 for all day at the State Park called Crystal River, I think. It was like really close to this house, like out the road to main road, left then Left again to the park . No pets on the pontoon though fyi. We found the channel this house is on from there easily and stopped in for lunch at this house. Have Fun, the owner is also great to work with. It has a large garage for your car or stuff too. I would not try to kyak to 3 sisters , a bit too far, but loved, to kyak for an hour or 2 all over the channels. they all go out to Crystal River but we didnt want to go that far.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khalen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for the weekend to see the manatees. The canal and dock were so convenient for our boat, especially for the proximity to the launch. The house was very comfortable and accommodating for our family and our fiends. Being dog friendly was a huge plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time, close to everything! Lots of space for my friends and I to catch up and visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

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

Wunderschönes Ankommen im Urlaub

Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und es gibt nichts was man auf den beiden Stockwerken vermissen könnte. Es gibt im Haus sogar eine Waschmaschine und einen Trockener, welche beide benutzt werden können. Das Haus hat Fliegengitter an den Fenstern und die Terrasse ist Überdacht und auch mit Fliegengitter versehen. Der Grill ist toll und es war super, dass man direkt mit den dazugehörigen Kajaks paddeln gehen konnte. Die Möbel und die Elektrogeräte waren alle sehr gepflegt. Die Kommunikation mit Jennifer war stets sehr freundlich und kompetent. Wir hatten hier eine tolle Zeit und können es nur empfehlen. Vielen Dank
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

Host profile image
Your experience as my guest is my number 1 priority. As such, I make myself very accessible via messenger starting at the moment of interest through the end of your stay. Reach out with any questions or suggestion and watch how quickly I respond with helpful information.

I also welcome any suggestions on how I can make this property even better, so please share via our back and forth messages - this gives me a chance to address prior to your check out again to maximize your experience during the stay.

Why they chose this property

This property is located in quiet neighborhood on the water with close proximity to plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and even some big chain options like Home Depot all within <5 mile drive. Very convenient for both relaxing without sacrificing the convenience of civilization!

I love Crystal River for the crystal clear water, manatees, and all the springs to explore nearby. It also is in close proximity to the surrounding areas of:
- Inverness, which has many biking and outdoor exploration options as well as a cute downtown area active with events
- Dunnellon, which has Rainbow River a 2-3 hour tube floating adventure
- Homosassa, which has a little zoo with a lot of history and Florida wildlife and monkey island

What makes this property unique

On the water with large dock - perfect for fishing. Six Kayaks for use during your stay enabling you to explore the springs nearby (i.e., Three Sisters, King's Bay). Fully fenced in yard so you don't have to worry about your children or pets.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

Holiday Rentals