Canal-Front Home w/ Boat Dock in Crystal River

Crystal River, Florida
$265 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

At this Crystal River vacation rental, life is good and the living is easy! 'Live Bait' is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that boasts over 1,700 square feet of living space with an unbeatable screened patio right by the canal. Enjoy access to a boat dock, kayaks, and more! It's the perfect spot for friends and family looking to get away for a while. Whether you're here to fish, search for manatees, explore nearby state parks, or lounge by Hunter Springs Park’s beach, 'Live Bait' is the placeto be!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Waterfront Views | Boat/Trailer Parking | Near Fishing Charters | 3 Mi to Beach | Pet Fee w/ Fee

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened patio, outdoor dining area, gas grill, water views, boat dock (20’ wide), 2 single kayaks, tandem kayak, front porch w/ lounge seating
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, open layout, 6-person dining table, ceiling fans, en-suite bathroom
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, stainless steel appliances
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning/heat, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, keyless entry
SUITABILITY: 3 exterior steps to enter
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Crystal River Archaeological State Park (1 mile), Crystal River (2 miles), Crystal River Preserve State Park (2 miles), Crystal River Fishing Company (2 miles), Kings Bay Park (3 miles), Fort Island Trail Park (9 miles)
SUN & SAND: Hunter Springs Park (3 miles), Fort Island Beach (13 miles)
WILDLIFE VIEWING: Three Sisters Springs (4 miles), Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge (5 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Tampa (85 miles), Orlando (89 miles)
AIRPORTS: Ocala International Airport (38 miles), Gainesville Regional Airport (66 miles), Tampa International Airport (79 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/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- 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 3 exterior steps to enter

Read More Expand
  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1700 Sq Ft (158 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Maricia G.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Great stay! The house was comfortable, had everything we needed, and was perfect for our boat and dogs. Town just a couple of miles away. First time in the area and we really enjoyed it!

  • Jeremy

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    This is our 2nd time staying at this beautiful house! And it won't be our last! Very clean, situated perfectly on the canal for boat owners, and comfortable beds. It is obvious the owners have thought of everything to make one's stay very nice and comfortable.

  • Gary and diane M.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Place was very clean. A couple of appliances did breakdown but we sure managed to make the stay amazing.

  • Kathy

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay for a long weekend with our family of six - our kids are ages 12-19. We loved kayaking from the back dock and enjoying coffee on the porch. Crystal River was such a fun place to visit. Our highlights were scalloping in the Gulf and enjoying the Three Sisters Springs by boat. Our favorite restaurants were Sellers Seafood and The Biscuit Barn! The house was comfortable, and our dog enjoyed being able to come with us. The location was nice - close to everything. Everything was as advertised. Nearest grocery store was Aldi and that worked for what we needed. Publix was not much farther away. The house was stocked with the basics. This was our first visit to Crystal River. We look forward to booking a stay here again in the near future.

  • Jeremy G.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay! Very clean, perfect location, and it was great having our boat tied up to the dock out back! We will absolutely be staying at this property again.

  • Taylor E.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay, this was our 2nd time renting out this property for a family get away and it was just as wonderful as the first time, clean, peaceful, and perfect location. The kids love going out on the kayaks and fishing off the dock, and it’s always perfect for our local family to come over and we cookout with the grill and watch the summer storms roll in while we sit on the porch. This place is a little gem. We look forward to many more weekend getaway’s here.

  • Deborah

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    The house was great. Nice bathrooms and bedrooms. The grill was a bit disgusting so we cooked elsewhere. We had a lovely time on the canal/river in the kayaks, all accessories were provided in the garage. Went to the Homossa Springs Wildlife Refuge and saw 3 manatees there with an additional 5 in the river, which made my trip complete. Also took an airboat ride where we saw numerous dolphins, can't ask for more than that. The house is in a nice quiet neighborhood, the way we like it.

  • Mary B.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 16, 2024

    We brought a pontoon boat and tied up on the dock. There was enough room for 2 vehicles in the driveway.

  • Andi C.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 4, 2024

    Very pleased with the house and location

  • Darlene S.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    Cozy clean home. Great location. Family had fun. Ice maker did not work well, so be sure to bring lots of ice. Stairs have high steps, home could use hand rails. All in and all nice home.

  • Karen S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    We absolutely loved the property! We wish we would have booked the stay for a longer period of time. The house was beautiful. Everything was clean. We would definitely come back!

  • Rhonda

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    Home was as described. We had 4 hour adults and a teenager and had plenty of room. Nice location and short drive to downtown Crystal River and Three Sisters Springs. Would recommend this property.

  • Lynn L.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 27, 2024

    Nice area, great for boaters as it’s right on a canal. A bit far to kayak to the springs. Great state parks close by. Lots of great seafood in the area. The Crab Plant is a market or restaurant. The home is comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped too!

Your dates are Available!

Total

Includes taxes and fees
$265+
View details