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The Blue Turtle-directly on the canal and only minutes from the beach.

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Living area
Interior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Murphy Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

The Blue Turtle-directly on the canal and only minutes from the beach.

Welcome to our charming canal-front home, offering a tranquil retreat just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and the vibrant attractions of Crystal River. You will enjoy seeing the wildlife right outside your door including many species of birds, fish, turtles, crabs, manatees and dolphin.

This two-story stilted home provides ample space for your comfort featuring two bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms. The living area upstairs includes a master suite with a queen size bed and full bathroom with laundry facilities. A queen size murphy bed is conveniently located in the living room for additional sleeping arrangements.
Downstairs, a separate guest suite offers a full size bed with a twin size trundle bed and a half bathroom, accessible via a separate entrance.

We are located on a quiet canal with a floating dock (in winter months the dock area can be shallow). You will love the location as it is minutes from the Gulf, Crystal River, Salt River, Twin Rivers Marina, Fort Island Beach, Three Sisters Springs and Kings Bay. We are just a short ride from Crystal Rivers shops and restaurants. The home offers beautiful views of water and nature in a very quiet neighborhood. Plenty of places to walk and explore. There is a fire pit (wood is not included) overlooking the canal and 4 kayaks for your use.

You will have the entire house and outdoor area to yourselves during your stay. Please note that the second bedroom, in the lower level, has a separate entrance from the main house and has one half-bathroom.

Property manager

Carrie Apthorpe

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please keep children safe from canal.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We welcome well behaved dogs on the floor only.
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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
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

About the area

Crystal River

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Woods N Waters, a neighbourhood in Crystal River. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal River, FL

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 17 min drive - 14.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Turtle-directly on the canal and only minutes from the beach. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Blue Turtle-directly on the canal and only minutes from the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Turtle-directly on the canal and only minutes from the beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Turtle-directly on the canal and only minutes from the beach. located?

Located in Woods N Waters, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Fort Island Trail Park. Crystal River Preserve State Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

A little slice of heaven

One of our favorite VRBO's. Hubby, son (21) and I planned a last-minute trip and were so fortunate this was available. Quaint, adorable and relaxing. The pics are true to experience.Quiet neighborhood, canal is stellar, we even saw a manatee further down the canal!! Came across an alligator crossing the road on way to the beach. This place is little off the main area of Crystal River attractions but was so peaceful. Bonus: downstairs bedroom with bathroom gave our young adult son a great space when he had enough family activities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Apthorpe

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Languages:

English