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Pool
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Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Waterfont Home, Heated Pool, Kayaks, and Ice Machine.

Come visit beautiful Crystal River and relax in our house. Take any of our 4 kayaks across the bay to the famous Three Sisters Springs and see the manatees. Head out to the Gulf of Mexico in your boat for some great fishing or the always popular scalloping (when in season). We have a 50' dock with a floating section for ease of launching the kayaks. There is an ice machine in the garage that produces enough ice to keep your coolers full. A heated screened-in pool for family and friends to enjoy. Our house is just a short distance to Ft. Island Gulf beach where you can sit and relax while the kids play in the water. Just past the house is access to two boat ramps. This home is fully furnished with 3 flat screen TVs with cable. There are 2 queen beds in the guest bedrooms. A king size bed in the master bedroom leaving plenty of sleeping room for everyone. For your convenience, we provide FREE wireless Internet. We have a high-efficiency washer and dryer available for your use. Linens and towels are provided for your use. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need to cook with (blender, coffee pot, microwave, toaster). A BBQ grill is also provided for outdoor grilling.
The house is located just a short distance to a grocery store, restaurants, and shopping in historic downtown Crystal River, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, walking and bike trails, scuba diving, and swimming with the manatees.
Boat Docking and Canal:
We have a 50' dock with a small floating dock attached that leaves about 30' of dock space for 1 boat. We are in the corner of the cove, there is not enough room to tie boats side by side, so only 1 boat will fit on our dock. The canal can get shallow in spots at low tide, less than 2' during the summer months and less than that during the winter months.

You will make memories to last a lifetime here!

Property manager

Mark Sims
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Languages

English

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Smoking is not permitted inside the home

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hunter Spring Park - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfont Home, Heated Pool, Kayaks, and Ice Machine. have a pool?

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

Is Waterfont Home, Heated Pool, Kayaks, and Ice Machine. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfont Home, Heated Pool, Kayaks, and Ice Machine.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfont Home, Heated Pool, Kayaks, and Ice Machine.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfont Home, Heated Pool, Kayaks, and Ice Machine. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 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 is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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. 101 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Restful Times

Always enjoy staying at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney J.

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

Lovely house in beautiful setting

The house was spacious and well stocked with everything we needed. The cookware in the kitchen was great and it was nice that there were some basic spices to use. We didn't get around to using the kayaks, but they were in excellent condition. The pool was lovely. Mark was very prompt with responding to any questions. Beautiful house, would definitely recommend staying here if you're exploring the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip g.

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

Great home with a great pool

The home was great for our family of 6. It was clean, well supplied and the pool was a gem. Great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewy C.

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

Absolutely beautiful

Amazing heated pool, clean house. Loved fisging on the river. Saw mantees
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

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

Wonderful and relaxing place

Very homely and relaxing, would have stayed forever!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn B.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Beautiful home in a great location. The host was very accommodating and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lara g.

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

Labor Day weekend trip

Had a nice stay, there is not a really good place to put your boat- we did keep it on the side yard but we are on a busy street and very close to the road so had to lock up everything and bring poles in every night. They do have a doc bit the water is very shallow during low tide so we did not utilize it- we have a 25 ft center console flats boat and didn’t want to risk being stuck during low tide. Mark was great to work with and the pool and outdoor living space is awesome. I think they could benefit from a few upgrades but honestly it is a nice play to stay and has everything you need. You are less than 5 min to a nice boat launch so no problems there. Overall nice stay and Mark was more than accommodating and easy to work with. If looking for a nice place to relax and watch all the wildlife in the river this is the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Wonderful!

This place was perfect! Clean with all the amenities. We enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Loved being on the river so we could kayak to three sisters. The pool was amazing after a hot day on the river. Mike was available to answer our questions when needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Quick weekend for scalloping

Very nice and clean home. Need a very skillful capt to navigate the channel, that's for sure. The host is very easy to communicate with. We really enjoy this house with a pool and being on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Our third time at this property

We had a blast again staying at marks place. Everything was perfect. Cannot wait to go back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay especially if you have your own boat. Plenty of dock space and not far from the local boat ramp. House was very cozy and clean. Full appliances, cookware, and grill. The back patio and pool were relaxing and Smart TVs throughout the house. And the large icemaker was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

Family vaca

Fun and convenient location for boating. Pool and kayaks were also great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Q.

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

Amazing...

My wife and I had an aamzing stay, location is perfect . So many activities, swimming, kayaking, fiahing, etc...The host was great, and super responsive, we will certainly be going back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan D.

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

Great house in great location

The house was wonderful. Great location on the canal, and the pool was amazing. Everything we needed was at the house, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Some people have said that the driveway can be hard to get out of, but we found that if there was no one on the road when you arrived, backing in made it extremely easy to leave. We love it and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deah F.

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

Great vacation in Crystal River

Great house really enjoyed the location great place for our boat easy access to our favorite fishing spots we will be back loved the pool for the kids also
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Great location great house

This is the third or fourth time I have stayed at this property, I love it because of the location, You can pop your kayaks right in the canal or you can easily drive to other places. The house is well stocked and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor F.

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

Great place for the whole family

My wife and I stayed here but realized that with all of the bedrooms and multiple dining tables this would be a great place for a family reunion! Beautiful property, beautiful location. One issue was the busy main road - the noise didn’t bother us too much, but pulling out of the driveway was challenging! After staying a week we had still not quite figured out how to get out of the driveway safely….it doesn’t help that people rarely obey the posted speed limit! Everything else was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

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

Immersive!

The house has a vacation vibe everywhere you look while maintaining the cozy feel of home. Everything we needed was provided—from kayaks to condiments! The location to the three sisters, rainbow river, the gulf and a boat launch was 5-star as well. If we come back this way, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

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

Wow-Amazing

This place was amazing. Great home. Great location. Was just an amazing place for the whole family. Loved it so much!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Fantastic home with boat/fishing dock on the canal

Fantastic! Our family had an amazing time at Mark's home. Mark was very easy to communicate with before and during our trip and answered all of our questions. The property is set on the canal with a boat/fishing dock and a great cleaning table for the fish that you WILL catch! The house is great with an open floor plan, and a kitchen with everything you will need. There are 3 bedrooms with comfortable beds and bedding and two great bathrooms The house has a washer/dryer and even an ice maker for your beach trip cooler! The pool was heated to an amazing 87 degrees and was screened to keep out the bugs in the evening. Best of all, there are 6 kayaks that we use each day to explore the canals, Crystal River, and Kings Bay. We saw Manatees, Dolphins, and beautiful turtles and birds on our kayaking trips. Less than 10 minutes away was Fort Island Beach, a white sandy beach with several fishing piers. We would highly recommend Mark and his beautiful home and look forward to staying here again on our next trip to Crystal River. Thanks again Mark for a wonderful vacation for my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny P.

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

Great location on the water

The house was exactly as described. We had a great time and especially appreciated the great location. The owner called to check on us because a tornado had passed through Crystal River the night before. We lost power for the day (as did all the surrounding homes) but fortunately no other issues. The pool, ice machine, and back patio over looking the canal are very nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Grandchildren really enjoyed pool, kayaking and sleeping arrangements

It was a great place for grandparent / grandchildren trip. Mark was very helpful for dealing with TV, other questions and touring opportunities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Nice place

The house was just how it was described. Clean little place and well maintained. Mark was great as well . We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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