Canal-Front Retreat in Crystal River!

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A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, and a coffee table. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.
A single-story house with a front entrance, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to the entrance.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Place, Crystal River Preserve State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Archaeological State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 21 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coney Island - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal-Front Retreat in Crystal River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canal-Front Retreat in Crystal River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canal-Front Retreat in Crystal River!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal-Front Retreat in Crystal River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal-Front Retreat in Crystal River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park. Crystal River Watersports Marina and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the area and the boat dock is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This went as smooth as any vacation we have done. The house was amazing and the use of the dock with water and power was so very nice! Short clip out to the main river and the Gulf was just what we were looking for! Owner and VRBO folks were great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, ease of communicating with host, and the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the water. Boat ramp minutes away. Friendly neighborhood. I look forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed the spot on the water, the nearby boat ramp, and the friendly neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the very helpful host. The house was very clean and comfortable and was in a great location.
Manatees at Three Sisters Springs, about a 5 minute drive from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2026
Thank you for the review. We really try to make the home feel comfortable by providing most of the things you might need during your stay. We are glad you enjoyed your time in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Centrally located. Many nice features.

Enjoyed Crystal river preserve, Three Sisters and town.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Vacation Home

House was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Communication was excellent and check in was smooth. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home and didn’t want to leave!

This place was beautiful and very homey. We stayed for almost a week and we were very pleased with the house and the whole environment and town.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid-week getaway

Beautiful home. Close to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay.

Although we were at the house for only two days, we found it very comfortable and convenient to most activities in Crystal River. Everything we needed for our stay was provided and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Crystal River

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

Comfortable everything you need. With lots to do in Crystal river.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2025
From the owner: "Thank you! We hope you come back to see even more in Crystal River!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

The home was perfect,clean and very convenient. The owners communication with us was perfect,very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2025
From the owner: "Thank you so much!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Looking for Manatees

The house was great. Clean, comfortable, and quiet. The area was nice and had lots of good places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

Loved every bit of it. House was beautiful and very comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and lovely home

We only stayed for two nights - wish it could have been longer! The home is lovely, and has everything you might need for a relaxing visit. Enjoyed the large lanai too! It was convenient to our activities, and communication with the owners was excellent.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful Labor Day weekend at this Crystal River home! It felt warm and inviting, more like staying at a friend’s house than a rental. The space was roomy and comfortable, and the kids loved sharing a bedroom and playing the games provided. We spent lots of time fishing off the nice boat dock, which was a huge highlight. Perfect family getaway—we’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location

House was clean. The location was good and close to restaurants and stores. Only negative is that the yard was way overdue for mowing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2024
From the Owner: "We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We apologize for the condition of the yard. We changed lawn service providers and there was confusion on the stop and start dates."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

From the booking process to the departure process, everything was perfect. The owners are very attentive to their guest and the house provides all the luxuries of being home. Absolutely nothing needed if you wanted to make breakfast lunch or dinner while staying. Location was awesome as well!! Several great places to dine out as well….locals are as nice as house owners. 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swim with the manatee

It was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

The hosts have provided everything you need for a comfortable stay. They are very responsive to any inquiry that you may have. The house is situated in a very quiet neighborhood and is close to good restaurants and sights.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean house in quiet neighborhood with attentive hosts

We had an amazing stay in this spacious clean and beautiful house. We immediately felt right at home. The kitchen has great appliances and everything we needed was stocked! Large living room area, beautiful bedrooms with great bathrooms and a huge bathtub. We had an amazing stay. Especially because the evolve team really made sure we had everything we needed and accommodated to our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

More like staying in a friends home. The hosts have made certain than our stay was as comfortable as possible. Home is stocked with items more like a home rather than a sterile VRBO.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best ever!

2 couples in town for Manatee swim. This home is appointed with everything you could possibly need. It was more like staying at a friends home rather than a sterile atmosphere VRBO. The hosts seem to have thought of everything. We are coming back in summer for scallop diving and I truly hope this is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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