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Crystal River Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Deck & Porch!

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Crystal River Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 820 Sq Ft | Exterior Stairs Required
Exterior | Quiet Location
Living Room | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Central Heating & A/C
Living area
Dining Area | Dishes & Flatware Provided

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 476.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Crystal River, Florida
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Crystal River Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Deck & Porch!

There's no better place to spend a quiet Floridian vacation than at this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom Crystal River vacation rental. This cottage provides a secluded escape with easy access to outdoor recreation. Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the front porch or preparing a delicious breakfast in the fully equipped kitchen. Then, head out for a fun-filled day — schedule a tour to swim with manatees or splash in the crystal clear waters of Hunter Springs Park.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Charcoal Grill | 8 Miles to Manatee Tours | Pet Friendly w/ Fee

Experience the true Florida at this serene house, perfect for a couple or a small family looking to experience the tropical scenery, natural springs, and wildlife sightings of Central Florida.

Bedroom: King Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: 1.25-acre lot, back deck, patio furniture & outdoor dining area
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Cable TVs, DVD player, ceiling fans, vaulted wood ceilings, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, toaster oven, Crock-Pot, spices, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens, towels, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Homeowner on-site (separate unit), pet fee (paid pre-trip, max 2 dogs), outdoor stairs required for access
PARKING: Covered parking (1 vehicle), driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Crystal River Archaeological State Park (9.0 miles), Crystal River Preserve State Park (9.6 miles), Hunter Springs Park (9.6 miles), Three Sisters Springs (10.0 miles), Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (11.3 miles), Fort Island Trail Park (15.8 miles), Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (36.8 miles), Manatee Springs State Park (48.0 miles)
GULF OF MEXICO: Fort Island Beach (19.8 miles), Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (19.9 miles), Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Park (44.0 miles)
GOLF COURSES: Pine Ridge Golf Club (17.9 miles), Black Diamond Ranch (18.1 miles), Twisted Oaks Golf Club (19.9 miles)
LOCAL HOT SPOTS: Crystal River Mall (8.2 miles), Copp Winery & Brewery (9.9 miles), Cedar Key Museum State Park (49.6 miles)
AIRPORT: Ocala International Airport (36.5 miles), Tampa International Airport (86.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2 dogs)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate unit, and may be present during your stay

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crystal River

Crystal River is home to this cottage. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Crystal River, Florida

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Fort Island Gulf Beach - 30 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Joint - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp Landing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Our Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Momma Sally's Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal River Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Deck & Porch! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal River Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Deck & Porch!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal River Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Deck & Porch!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crystal River Cottage on 1 Acre w/ Deck & Porch! located?

Situated in Crystal River, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Lake Rousseau and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Felburn Park Trailhead. Yankeetown Water Resources Park and Bayfront Health Seven Rivers are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toni R.

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

Great hosts, wonderful hosts in a peaceful setting.

This property was light the three bears- everything was “just right”. The living room was comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped and the bed was memory foam and lovely. I unfortunately had to be hospitalized during our stay and the missed gifted my husband with a large bowl of spaghetti and meat sauce. We extended out stay and will return soon! Thank you Gary and Suzanne and labradoodle Charlotte. Oh, and the muffins were a real treat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria P.

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

Family Gathering

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Relaxing

Was a great place to stay. Had everything you needed. Only thing it didn’t have was WiFi which we could have used but made due without it. Would definitely go back. Gary was great

10/10 Excellent

Diane Q.

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

Perfect

Place was even better than the description - Gary the owner was super helpful. He even had fresh baked muffins waiting for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

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

Comfortable and clean

It was a short stay but it was close to everything we were there to see so very convenient. The host was full of valuable info on the area and the muffins he left for us were delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Wonderful stay

My husband and I, plus our small dog, stayed at this lovely home for 3 nights. It was wonderful! Our check in couldn’t have been easier and upon arrival there were fresh homemade muffins waiting for us. The home was very well appointed and had anything someone may want. It was also very clean. It was perfect for our small dog and was extremely quiet. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Home away from home

This is a clean quiet cottage with a great host. This is a carpenter built house that is very well kept and cared for. The host, Gary, did a great job communicating and was receptive to requests.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H.

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

Nice and relaxing

Perfect place to stay and relax !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Perfect Getaway Weekend

It was the perfect blend.. the owner, Gary is full of information about the area and the accommodations were on point. The Cabin felt very open and had everything we needed. We love the location because it was central to so many areas… Dunnellon, Yankeetown, Inverness and Crystal River. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Withlacoochie trip

Very clean and well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

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

Peaceful, spacious accommodation

This proposed even better than pictured. The owners were next door and we obtained the key from Gary but not intrusive in any way. Gary responded to text messages promptly. Initially we were surprised to find fresh cinnamon muffins on entry to the house. They were delicious! We enjoyed the peaceful and quiet setting with a front porch for sitting and enjoying the beautiful weather. The house had everything we needed for our stay. There was a dishwasher, washer and dryer front door ice maker on the fridge.. We were only about 10 miles to most activities. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Perfect place to unplug and unwind

We have stayed here previously. It is still one of our favorite places to go. This place is great. It is clean and quiet. The king size bed is perfect for my husband, me and our now 2yr old to sleep comfortably in. The house is clean and the muffins are delicious(just ask my daughter she pretty much ate them all). I have recommended this place to friends and family and the few that have gone to swim with the manatees have also enjoyed this quaint home. The host is very personable and helpful. Highly recommend, don't miss out!

10/10 Excellent

Krystal V.

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

Little private cottage

The rental is in a very nice, private residential neighborhood. It's on the same property as the owner, Gary, who is very nice and accommodating. We were able to have our dog with us and there is a nice backyard where we could play fetch with her. The place is clean and well kept. There is both a back porch and a front porch to sit out on.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Crystal River cottage

Nice cottage no internet
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

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

Peaceful

We enjoyed our stay at the peaceful and comfortable cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Cozy Cottage

We had to evacuate for Hurricane Milton and this cozy cottage in the woods was a very nice refuge. Crystal River is a great town but due to the hurricane it was limited in what was available. Gary was a great host and we really appreciate the time we had in the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Perfect stay!

The house was awesome and well appointed! We had everything we needed! Gary, the host, had some amazing muffins on the table for us! What a nice touch! The property was clean and in a perfect location! Nice and quiet! Beautiful! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

aloysius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gary was the perfect host kind and very friendly. The cottage is absolutely clean and looks new . I will definitely rent this hidden gem next time I visit Crystal River. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything we needed, Gary was excellent 👌 communication !! Will definitely 💯 stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan J.

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

Perfect for dive

Great spot Great host
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefani H.

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

Fantastic and so large

We had a wonderful visit at this perfectly located residence. Completely stocked beyond what was expected and a really nice size space. This could work for even a longer term stay! Look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner very helpful. We loved the remoteness. Extremely peaceful. More deer than humans, our kinda place! Saw an armadillo while there too.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Very quiet!

Very comfortable, peaceful and QUIET. I would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

JOELLEN

Cozy comfort.

Perfect for my husband and me. Clean, quite, everything we needed and Gary always accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Great

Private, clean and all supplies well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish