Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

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Crystal River, FL

Lake Rousseau
‪1 min walk‬
Crystal River Watersports Marina
‪13 min drive‬
Three Sisters Springs
‪20 min drive‬
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Porch

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This spacious 2 bedroom and 1 bath cottage on Lake Rouseau has everything you need to for a great vacation. Bring your fishing gear or just spend time relaxing. It is located on Crystal River’s premier large base lake. The convenience of the nearby boat ramp will make your fishing easy and fun. You will also have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico from that ramp. Bike or walk the area trails. There are 2 kayaks and a canoe for your use. How about a round of golf after a little fishing, so don’t forget your clubs. There are several championship courses nearby. The open concept of this home is comfortable and great for entertaining. To really appreciate the cottage, take a moment to view our photos. This is truly a place to take pleasure in the outdoors, fishing, hiking, boating or simply watching the sunset.

The Nature Coast of Florida not only has great fishing but many amenities minutes away.
• Weeki Wachee Springs State Park/38 miles south
• Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park/18 mile south
• Three Sisters Springs/12 mile south
• Rainbow River/12 mile east
• Cedar Key/40 miles north
• Dunnellon for quaint shops/12 miles east
• Fine and casual dinning
• Are just a few you may want to visit

The Cottage on Lake Rouseau for your enjoyment and relaxations

Property manager

amy schick

Premier Host

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Air conditioning

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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Yes

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Yes

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Note from host: no

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

Lake Rousseau - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Crystal River Watersports Marina - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
Three Sisters Springs - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
Fort Island Gulf Beach - 30 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Pizza Joint - ‬6 min drive
‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
‪Shrimp Landing - ‬12 min drive
‪Our Pub - ‬13 min drive
‪Momma Sally's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Rouseau Waterfront, Wifi, great sunsets, fireplace & fire-pit, pet friendly located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Lake Rousseau and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bayfront Health Seven Rivers and Felburn Park Trailhead. Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Teri L.

3 April 2025

Nice view

It was suitable for our needs

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

30 March 2025

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

Lovely home on the lake

We had a great vacation stay at this home. Our dog loved the fenced in yard and our son loved the kayaks and canoe. We were on the lake fishing and paddling every day.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

26 March 2025

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

Crystal River stay

Thank you for the quiet and peaceful stay in your Crystal River home. Your home was exactly as you advertised. The lake views reminded us of home and the sunsets were stunning.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

30 January 2025

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

Wonderful Get Away

The home had a pleasant vibe to it, the views were so awesome!!! Its a place that I look forward on coming back

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 January 2025

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

Peaceful setting

Neighborhood is peaceful. Home is clean and has everything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

25 December 2024

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

Cottage Like Stay with Perfect Lake Rousseau Views!

We love Lake Rousseau and this place makes enjoying it easy. The dock has kayaks, a rowboat and fishing poles available. We had fires most nights, the yard is fully fenced so perfect for our Bernedoodle. We're a family of three so plenty of space and the kitchen was beyond well stocked to try a few new recipes crockpot dishes. Washer dryer work great, strong shower water pressure. While an older home, everything has been maintained. 20-ish minutes to Dunnellon and Crystal River... we'd book again after a week stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

26 November 2024

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

Serenity!

Amy’s place was perfect for our short getaway. Knock out kitchen and kayaking on the lake was great. Rainbow springs was a fun excursion.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

3 September 2024

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

Retreat from a rough summer

We stayed at this super cute property as I am recovering from knee surgery and we recently lost one of our dogs. We needed a change of scenery for ourselves and our other dog. This was a perfect reset out in nature. Reading, fishing, afternoon naps, and campfires. So thankful for this little piece of heaven.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

6 August 2024

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

Lake vacation

Great stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

25 July 2024

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

Beautiful sunsets

Such a lovely home. We all enjoyed our stay. Everything was so comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

19 July 2024

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

Lovely getaway cottage

We chose to spend our 28th annni in this adorable cottage. Very welcoming and homey. Amy provides everything you could possibly need - except for the fish that allegedly live in the lake.😆 The view of the the sunsets was a welcome surprise. We had a minor glitch when we arrived but Amy was very responsive and helpful. Can’t complain about this place. Nice getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

10 July 2024

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

Perfect stay for the lake

The house itself was fantastic. Very clean and well stocked. Communication with Amy was superb and any issues we had were promptly addressed. My only advice is that if your plan is to enjoy only the lake than this is a perfect house for your visit. Access to the gulf however is a different story. You have to go the the ramp just past the lake ramp and launch your boat into what I would describe as a large creek to access the main river leading to the gulf. This "creek" is very shallow at low tide and filled with rocks, logs, and stumps which made navigating it in my 20ft deck boat nearly impossible. I would suggest finding a different ramp if you plan on accessing the gulf. Overall the stay at the house itself was 5 stars!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

15 June 2024

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

Peaceful

This is by far, the best place that I've stayed at. It is cute and cozy with all the amenities that you could ask for.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte (Arthyur) R.

21 May 2024

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

Crystal River getaway

This property is a jewel. Interior was decorated beautifully. We enjoyed every minute we were there. The water view was totally visible from the family room area. The house was spotless when we arrived, with everything we needed for our stay. Our senior dog enjoyed the enclosed fenced yard. Can't wait to return for another visit.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

26 April 2024

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

A Perfect Place

Stayed 4/20 -4/25. The lake house was the perfect place for the two of us to relax and enjoy the Nature Coast of Florida. We watched wildlife from the dock and enjoyed the sunsets each evening. Windy days deterred us from using the canoe except for one quick outing. Nothing negative with the house except that which was already mentioned. We would definitely recommend the lake house to those that enjoy quiet in nature and are looking for a home base to enjoy natural attractions in the vicinity, like Manatees!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne F.

19 April 2024

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

Beautiful yard and house

We had an amazing stay here. The yard and house are beautiful and so relaxing. The only "problem" is the wifi is super slow (can't stream a show without it constantly stopping, can't get pics to load on internet. Not a big deal except our phone service was very limited also). Other than that the house was great. Lots to do in the area. We made use of the canoe. We saw a few gators. There is a fence post broken and my dog got out(we put it back in the ground and the yard was secure the rest of the trip. Just be sure to check because my little 9 lb dog was checking out the water while we unpacked lol). We'd return for sure. Check in/out was easy. We appreciate finding a rental that allows dogs.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

2 April 2024

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

Perfect spot by the lake

This home was perfect for our stay. My teenage son loved the kayaks and canoe's and the location was ideal for us.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

20 March 2024

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

Beautiful Lakeside Nature Retreat

The house was beautiful, open, bright, nicely decorated and very well-equipped, A highlight was a little bench where we could watch stunning sunsets over the lake each night. At a very nearby park there were also paved paths through absolutely gorgeous woods and along the canal were we walked, biked and rollerbladed everyday. We also enjoyed the kayaks which were easy to get in and out of the water, even when I was by myself. 25 minute drive takes you to beautiful Rainbow Springs State Park with gorgeous springs where you can swim, walk, kayak or tube, and nearby cute town of Dunnellon where you can rent bikes to ride on one of Florida’s longest rail trails. There are also nature trails, an ancient early indian archeological site, a sandy beach for swimming, grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants in Crystal River 20 minutes away. Fabulous two weeks!!! Thank you!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

shirley o.

11 March 2024

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

Snowbirds

Nice quiet area comfortable house.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

1 February 2024

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

Home from home

Have stayed in many VBRO's in the US, Europe & S. America & this is number 1 for us. If you want a peaceful place in delightful surrounding on a lake & fully equipped with comfortable Beds & no stairs you will not do better.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

20 January 2024

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

Little peice of paradise

Was just perfect for me. Enjoyed the home and the nice comfortable beds and atmosphere. Grill worked great and outdoor area was amazing. Fire pit was a huge hit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

1 January 2024

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

Lake rousseau lake home

Bright spacious home. Well decorated and very comfortable and welcoming feel. Open kitchen to living room , spacious screened in back porch with view of lake and sunsets. Overall a very relaxing experiance

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Ponte Vedra, St. Johns

1 January 2024

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

Tranquil Lake House

We enjoyed our stay. It was only a short drive to Crystal River and the views of the lake are beautiful. We were able to bring our four legged family members with us and the fenced in yard was great for them. There are also walking trails and a boat launch just minutes away. It was a nice getaway, very quiet and tranquil.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

19 October 2023

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

Quick weekend getaway

Spent the weekend celebrating my birthday. The house was as precious and even better than the photos. Well stocked, clean and the lake was amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sondra S.

15 October 2023

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

Lakeside Sunsets

My husband and I spent a week in this Lake house. The sunsets over the lake were soo beautiful. We enjoyed sitting on the dock each evening enjoying the beauty and peacefulness. The house was perfect for us. It had everything we needed. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped . Comfortable beds and nice sitting areas with lake views. We spent a lot of time in the sunroom at night listening to music and having our nightly tea. Nice size bathroom and big fluffy towels. The house was just as advertised and very clean. The location was great also. Very quiet neighborhood and 20 min to Crystal River . Our host Amy, was very friendly and easy to contact We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by amy schick

Amy and Bill purchased the cottage became of its ideal location and Bill's love of fishing. Within a few years the grandchildren also took up the sport.. They enjoy the cottage with family and friends and wanted to share the home so other families could also make memories

Why they chose this property

The fishing is so good on Lake Rouseau and along with the quite setting it was a must have home.

What makes this property unique

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Sleeping Porch

1 bathroom

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