House in Crystal River, FL
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Sporting all the comforts of home and a great canalfront location, this 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is ideal for families travelling to Crystal River! Spend your days fishing off the canalfront dock, making a splash in the private pool, and even hosting game night in the cozy living room. Take advantage of this vacation rental’s ideal location and wine and dine on Main Street or head to Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. When evening falls, enjoy a movie in the living room.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Fishing Poles & Crab Traps Provided | 1,971 Sq Ft | Beach Towels Provided | Pool Heated Via Solar-Heating System (No Fee Required)
Enjoy coastal comforts effortlessly at ‘Dolphin & Manatee Paradise' - with dolphin and manatee sightings every day, the whole family is sure to love this scenic spot!
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Living Room: 2 Twin Daybeds | Game Room: Sleeper Sofa
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, Xbox, dining table, board games, breakfast table
OUTDOOR LIVING: Pool, dock, yard, kayaks, pool noodles, fire pit
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, iron/board, central A/C
FAQ: Stairs required to access dock
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
PARKS: Fort Island Trail Park (3.9 miles), Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (4.0 miles), Three Sisters Springs (4.2 miles), Hunter Springs Park (4.8 miles), Kings Bay Park (4.9 miles), Crystal River Archaeological State Park (8.8 miles), Crystal River Preserve State Park (9.3 miles), Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (9.7 miles), Rainbow Springs State Park (24.0 miles)
ON THE WATER: Canal access (on-site), Fort Island Trail Boat Ramp (4.0 miles), Dockside Boat Launch (5.4 miles), Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (7.9 miles), Fort Island Gulf Beach (7.9 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Crystal River’s Main Street - restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping, and more (4.9 miles), Coastal Heritage Museum (4.9 miles), Crystal River Mall (6.4 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Tampa (78.4 miles), Tampa (80.5 miles), Clearwater (89.1 miles), Orlando (90.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (35.3 miles), Tampa International Airport (76.9 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
- No pets allowed
- 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 to access the waterfront dock and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
-- THE PROPERTY --
Fishing Poles & Crab Traps Provided | 1,971 Sq Ft | Beach Towels Provided | Pool Heated Via Solar-Heating System (No Fee Required)
Enjoy coastal comforts effortlessly at ‘Dolphin & Manatee Paradise' - with dolphin and manatee sightings every day, the whole family is sure to love this scenic spot!
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Living Room: 2 Twin Daybeds | Game Room: Sleeper Sofa
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, Xbox, dining table, board games, breakfast table
OUTDOOR LIVING: Pool, dock, yard, kayaks, pool noodles, fire pit
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, iron/board, central A/C
FAQ: Stairs required to access dock
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
PARKS: Fort Island Trail Park (3.9 miles), Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (4.0 miles), Three Sisters Springs (4.2 miles), Hunter Springs Park (4.8 miles), Kings Bay Park (4.9 miles), Crystal River Archaeological State Park (8.8 miles), Crystal River Preserve State Park (9.3 miles), Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (9.7 miles), Rainbow Springs State Park (24.0 miles)
ON THE WATER: Canal access (on-site), Fort Island Trail Boat Ramp (4.0 miles), Dockside Boat Launch (5.4 miles), Fort Island Gulf Beach Fishing Pier (7.9 miles), Fort Island Gulf Beach (7.9 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Crystal River’s Main Street - restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping, and more (4.9 miles), Coastal Heritage Museum (4.9 miles), Crystal River Mall (6.4 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Tampa (78.4 miles), Tampa (80.5 miles), Clearwater (89.1 miles), Orlando (90.7 miles)
AIRPORTS: Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (35.3 miles), Tampa International Airport (76.9 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
- No pets allowed
- 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 to access the waterfront dock and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
Amenities at Waterfront Home w/ Dock, Kayaks, Pool + More!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Crystal River, FL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
One of the best VRBO experiences we've ever had! Perfect for us and our 6 grands. Everyone had their own hangout space!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We just finished our family vacation here and could not have been happier with our stay! From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much care the owners put into this property. The home was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable week away.One of the highlights was getting to meet the owners in person. They were incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience.The location and dock were amazing. We spent countless hours fishing and ended up catching 7 sharks right from the dock! We also had the incredible experience of seeing dolphins and manatees without ever leaving the property. Watching wildlife in such a beautiful setting created memories our family will never forget.The pool was another huge hit. The kids absolutely loved swimming every day, and it quickly became one of their favorite parts of the trip. Between the pool, the fishing, the wildlife, and the peaceful atmosphere, there was always something to enjoy.This was one of those rare vacation rentals that looked even better in person than it did in the photos. We made wonderful memories here and would not hesitate to stay again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with our family!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The home was super cute, clean and had all the amenities that you would need. The dock was perfect to tie the boat up to and the heated pool was perfect after being on the river.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
House was in a good location. Dock was very nice, boat lift worked perfect for our 22ft. bay boat. Only complaint is the house smelled like cigarette smoke. When booking houses we always look for non smoking homes. As soon as we walked in all we smelt was cigarettes. Pictures need to be updated a little as there is no ice machine anymore due to storms. Pool was great. Beds and couches were comfortable. Would book again if it didn’t smell like smoke.
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"One of the best VRBO experiences we've ever had! Perfect for us and our 6 grands. Everyone had their own hangout space!"
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