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Waterfront Home Easy Gulf & River/springs Access Panoramic Views With Kayaks

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crystal River, FL
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

First Level Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Home Easy Gulf & River/springs Access Panoramic Views With Kayaks

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Our home is a 3 bedroom 2 bath with a Queen in the master Suite, Two Queen in the second bedroom and bunk beds and a full in the 3rd bedroom in the lower level bedroom. We offer a floating dock minutes from the Gulf and close to the Crystal River/Salt River split with Three Rivers Marina close. Minutes from Kings Bay and world famous Three Sisters/Kings Springs. We are located 3 mile from Plantation Inn and Crystal River’s shops and restaurants. The home offers beautiful panoramic views of water/nature in a very quiet neighborhood. Plenty of places to walk and explore. The home comes with covered parking and three kayaks.

Property manager

Pete Vega
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Four (4) vehicles only. Strictly enforced. Thank you. 1 Boat only and must be under 24 foot per rental. Strictly enforced.
Quiet time/no noise after 10 pm
No Parties Strictly enforced. thank you.

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal River

Located in Woods N Waters, a neighbourhood in Crystal River, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and A Crystal River Kayak Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Archaeological State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 17 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home Easy Gulf & River/springs Access Panoramic Views With Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home Easy Gulf & River/springs Access Panoramic Views With Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home Easy Gulf & River/springs Access Panoramic Views With Kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home Easy Gulf & River/springs Access Panoramic Views With Kayaks located?

Located in Woods N Waters, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal River Archaeological State Park, Fort Island Trail Park and Spice Key. Crystal River Preserve State Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful surroundings but house needs Updates

The neighborhood is private, quiet, and beautiful. It was nice to walk on the wrap around porch at night to see the stars and the view of the marsh across the street is almost picture perfect if you could take away the power lines. However the canal behind the house is very shallow and it’s a tidal area so you can only get a boat back there with a shallow draft, such as a pontoon. Just beware that because this house is situated in the marsh there are many insects that will get you. The deer flies were the worst for us. The house needs updating. The wrap around porch made of wood is getting brittle and the room downstairs with a bed and bunk beds is very musty. We could not stay in it. And it would be nice if the doors to the living room upstairs were better quality to keep the house cooler and keep the light out. There were no curtains to cover over the big window doors to keep the heat out or at night to close to keep the house secure. The oven in the kitchen also needs to be updated. The oven only has one working element so the food takes longer to bake. shallow draft
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Briana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, many rules.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Traci B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty and disappointing

I will start off by saying, read the other reviews of the property! Pete was quick to blame the other renters for their experience, so I wanted to give him and the property a chance and go in with an open mind. Prior to our arrival, I asked Pete if we could have two boat trailers at the house because in the “rules” it says 4 vehicles. So I took that as 4 vehicles. He informed me that actually means a truck and trailer are considered 2 vehicles. There is contradicting information in the rules about boat length and many other things. I told Pete ahead of time that we were going to have people (one of the children included) staying in the lower room and asked if he could please have the AC turned on ahead of time so the room could “air out”. He did have the window unit on when we arrived but the room was TERRIBLY musty. Our friends said the window unit turned off about every 45 minutes and they had to continually turn it back on all night. The upstairs was so dirty I went to the store and bought cleaning stuff to clean the entire house. Pete is going to say that I never contacted him or the cleaning company about the house being dirty. But I wasn’t about to call him or the cleaning company to come clean the house that was supposed to already be clean. At that point I would rather do it myself so it is done and we can start enjoying our vacation. Honestly I don’t think anyone had even been there to clean prior to our arrival. All of the negative reviews are accurate!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

February 12 - March 31, 2023 stay

We had a wonderful stay. The only thing that we didn't like was the owner had the thermostat on a remote nest. He controlled whether we had heat or air in the house. He said to call or email us when we needed it changed. When we woke up in the AM and needed it changed we called him and then he complained we woke his family up.
Stayed 48 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

chris give me a call when you get an opportunity I p.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The downstairs room is a moldy smelly nasty place

The place was overall musty and unclean . There was zero extra sheets or blankets . The owner of the home was rude and not helpful .. he said the room downstairs hadn’t Been opened for a month and asked me to open it when I got there to air it out .. I did .. it didn’t help . My adult children stayed in there the first night and had to take the sheets off because they said there was con webs in the corners . Luckily they brought a blanket .. we remitted the place to have our who’s family together for Christmas.. we checked out at noon Christmas Eve because they couldn’t sleep another night in there . It sucked !!!! Merry Christmas
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Great place off the beaten path

Perfect for our two family getaway with kids and our four legged friends. We were able to bring our own boat and took advantage of the kayaks as well. Close to everything, yet private and woodsy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Great Long Weekend

Everything worked and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Good place

The place is nice! Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Dorothy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as expected

First impression was open and nice. Upon settling in we realized the bedrooms have no place to put your clothes. We rented the house for 10 days. One luggage rack for each of the 2 bedrooms. NO dresser in either bedroom, so your clothes lived in a suitcase on the floor. One bed in the second bedroom had a 2x4 supporting it. Tile and grout needed a deep cleaning, We were a group of 7 adults there were 2 wine glasses, the 4 large coffee mugs had cracks and chips in them, and 2 bowls for food preparation. Little black bugs along the wall/ceiling areas which indicates the house was not properly cleaned before our arrival. This area is nice and is around the wetlands so bugs are expected. The deck has rotten areas in it and the downstairs bedroom is diffently musty. The house is in need of TLC. The second bedroom has a piece of laminate flooring missing and the threshold wouldn't stay in place. There was only one medium sized tv, but the internet and cable worked fine. If these areas were addressed it would be a great place for a group. We were a party of 2 families with grown children now who do scalloping every year for at least 15 years. The house was big enough for everyone to be together as well as able to spread out. Boaters be aware the house is located in an area where the marinas will not allow you to rent a boat and keep it at the house. I wrote this review so you would address and hopefully fix the issues because this house has potential.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Cindy I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

scallop trip

we did enjoy our stay and the property, quick and easy to get to the gulf or springs if you are some what knowledgeable about the area and understand tides and oyster bars, we left one of our vehicles downtown on Citrus street for 3 days in lieu of trying to pay to park at some other location, we did not know this was an option but one of the park employees said this is what a lot of people do?? we would recommend this house to others, items of concern were the yard was very high, dishes were not cleaned, used wash cloths/towels still in shower, sheets on the hide a bed had not been cleaned, wet sheets were still in dryer, dirty dishwasher, need to check for a leak under the kitchen sink, bags of trash were left in the yard by others previously. down stairs room and toilet had not been cleaned at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

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

Vacstion

Overall we have a very good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

It was fine.

This was our first visit to the Crystal River area, so we weren't well versed in this location. The home is quite a drive from town. There is nothing in walking distance. If you like calm, quiet, and peace it is a good location. If you have your own boats, you will enjoy also. The neighborhood is very quiet. The trees are very pretty. The home is large and comfortable for a big family. I liked the big kitchen, but it was missing a lot of basic kitchen items (like pit holders, etc) Like others, we would not recommend anybody sleep in the 3rd bedroom. It is in the garage and has separate entrance to the home. It is very musty. The kayaks are hard to use, and there isn't any maps to show you how to get out of the canal waters. It is not the nicest vrbo home I have stayed in. It is lacking a lot of quality touches other homes have had. The beds and pillows are uncomfortable and there will be nowhere to put your clothes. You will have to live out of the suitcase. We appreciated the laundry facilities as we spent a lot of time at the beach at the end of the road. The deck was starting to feel a little rickety also. It was fine for our stay and peaceful, but pricey for what it actually offers. I am only comparing to other places that provide little things that always make the stay more personable and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Quiet get away

What a great place. We had 3 couples and there was a perfect amount of room. Very easy to get to and easy to get to attractions from as well. Our dogs stayed and there was a lot of outdoor space for all of us. We cooked all of our meals there, basic utensils supplied, if you are a chef you may want to bring your favorite tools. Sunsets were gorgeous and the weekend was relaxing. Great place for a quiet get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

One of our best vacation

So the pictures of this place do not do it justice. We are already talking of a return trip. Great neighborhood, great boat access. Just what we needed to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Spring break getaway

The house, amenities, and location was just what we were looking for. The owner’s suggestions of things to do and places to eat was of great help in planning our activities. Quiet neighborhood and great location. We would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Just what we needed

Looking for a house on the river and this was exactly what we needed. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep. The house was clean, and in a great location. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Gregory M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Do not count on the bedroom downstairs

The “bedroom” downstairs is not attached to the main house. It looks like someone poorly converted a garage into a bedroom. The room smelled and we found mildew and mold. The rest of the house is great. We loved the location and Crystal River.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

John T., Central square usa

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

Perfect Getaway for Fishing

House was perfect for 6 adults in the area for fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beata S.

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

Christmas 2020

Enjoyed our stay during Christmas. The house is spacious with large open plan living room + kitchen. Easy check-in and check-out. The host is responsive and helpful. The closest public ramp, Ft Island Trail park is about 6 min from the house. Two large stores, Publix and Walmart about 25 min drive. The 3 Sisters and Hunters Spring park about 15 min drive. Great location, remote but close to town. We had fun swimming with manatees, temperatures dropped so there were plenty of them in the water. Boaters do your research! Salt River is full of shallow places and oyster bars, not the easiest river to navigate. Would stay here again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

drew b.

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

Quiet, convenient, good for star gazing, kayaking and relaxing

This is a nice place that offers a great blend of quiet (lovely bird sounds), waterfront views AND yet conveniently close enough to Manatee tours, fishing, scalloping, , grocery or hiking trails (i.e. 7 Mile Loop Trailhead Crystal River Preserve State Park). The kitchen is well stocked with coffee maker, can and wine bottle openers, pans, plenty of plates, glassware and cutlery. Some very large closets are available and nice views from the wrap around deck. The check in and communication with property manager was efficient and super easy. I reached out once on site a few times and he was very responsive. Very little light pollution so on clear nights you can see loads of stars. You will enjoy your stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

jenny h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Home

Enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home - had some minor issues with an unstable dock (told this is temporary) and the horrible "no see-ums" at dusk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Diane M.

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

Thanksgiving 2020

Had a lovely time celebrating Thanksgiving with family The only downside. The dryer didn’t work otherwise it was a lovely time
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T., Wildwood, Florida

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

Relaxing get away.

Beautiful home , we have fun to catch and release fish in the back dock. Definitely we will be back again. Thanks Pete
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

lyuba v.

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

Good stay

The owner went above and beyond to accommodate our family. The house had everything we needed. There are 2 rooms on the second floor that were comfortable. The room downstairs needs some updating. Kids enjoyed kayaking right outside the house. Good stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

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

Wonderful vacation

We had a wonderful time at this property! It was clean, had plenty of room and loved the kayaks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Pete Vega

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Our new family lives just outside of Orlando which is approximately 1.5 hours from Crystal River. We are all Florida natives; Pete grew up in Inverness which is the town next to our vacation condos and why we chose Crystal River. We like the laid back sleepy little town feel and fell in love with the areas springs, specifically Three Sisters. What started as a weekend get a way has turned into a wonderful place we are happy to share.

Why they chose this property

Crystal River is a quiet little town with plenty to offer. The springs are beautiful and less than a 20 minute boat ride from our dock. On any given morning you can see manatees and dolphin swim by our dock, boat or paddle to waterfront restaurants and enjoy the nature preserve in Kings Bay. A 3 mile scenic boat ride takes you to the Gulf of Mexico where there is fantastic fishing, nature viewing and in the summer, scallop harvesting. You will enjoy near by Homosassa Wildlife Park and Indian burial grounds which leave a lot to explore. Golf courses, bike/hiking trails close will allow for an active vacation if desired.

What makes this property unique

We love our Bald Eagle home for several reasons including the quiet neighborhood surrounded by nature. We enjoy the 360 degree wrap-a-round Deck with beautiful views of old Florida and the Salt River as well as the tidal canal and our floating dock and sea wall in the back yard. You will love to open floor plan and the newly remodeled kitchen. It is great for families with the main house on the 2nd level and the third bedroom on the lower level with a private entrance (great for teens or guests). Covered parking and boat/trailer parking included.

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