Mellow Ozello Canal Stilt Home. Kayaks, Dock, King Beds, near Scallop Grounds

Crystal River, Florida
$177 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Let the curves of the Ozello Trail melt away your stresses as you arrive on the Keys, Crystal River's best kept secret! This waterfront stilt home, just minutes to St. Martins River and nearby scallop grounds, provides lots of mellowing opportunities. Chill on the screened deck overlooking the canal or enjoy the outdoor space under the house. There's room for up to 6 adults to spread out in the spacious living room, dining room and kitchen, the large king master suite, and the 2 private guestrooms, one king and one queen with a shared bath. The yard and hardscaping are neat and tidy with a concrete rip rap seawall, concrete walkways and a dock for your shallow-draft boat. Conveniently park up to 2 cars under the house or on the concrete driveways out front where there is an RV hookup or room for a boat trailer. Two fat tire bicycles can be used to meander the old Florida style fishing village area, or it's an easy walk to 2 excellent restaurants and a short scenic drive to another great restaurant with amazing views. There's a general store that carries necessities, fun stuff as well as fishing bait and gear. Ozello Marina as well as other providers can take you on a fishing charter or nature tour of the area. Three kayaks and 3 paddleboard/kayak hybrids are available for guest use. Watch for the abundant nature residing in the area, from birds, otters, lizards, turtles, and fish near the house, to porpoise and even manatee in the nearby waters. You can gaze at the stars while soaking in the deep water cedar hot tub. Ozello is famous for great fishing as well as a good area when scallops are in season. There is a convenient screened fish cleaning station and an outdoor shower head. There are 3 smart tv's , a dishwasher and well stocked kitchen, washer and dryer so you never have to leave the island if you so choose! But if you do choose, we are minutes to popular sites like 3 Sister's Springs, Homosassa Wildlife Park, Fort Island Beach and an awesome restaurant scene. It's a quick trip to nearby big chain groceries and Walmart for items you can't find on the island. Come mellow in the Ozello Bonefish House.
Please note there are 14 steps required to access the house. Navigating the Ozello Keys areas by boat is best at high tides and with depth finder systems to avoid oyster beds and rocks. The canal water is tidal and can shrink to 3 feet. It is recommended to stay within channel markers. Sadly, due to furniture, floor and window damage experienced from dogs left unattended in the house, we have decided to change our rules to no pets. Please contact me if you have stayed previously with your dog without incident and we will consider an allowance. I am a dog lover too, and we want to be accommodating to responsible pet owners, but I must protect my home from the greater than minor damage experienced this last year. We have outdoor cameras for occasional security checks (not on the hot tub) and we will request a fee or make a claim on the security deposit for unpermitted dogs. If you have a certified service dog for a specific disability, emotional support animals do not qualify, let us know when booking.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Service Animals Only (pets Not Allowed)
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock 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: 1560 Sq Ft (145 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Bidet Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Sea On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    14 Stairs To Reach Property If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Jason P.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Everything was awesome

  • Amanda D.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    This was a wonderful experience with a VRBO . The house was super clean and comfortable , I loved the decor and it had everything we needed . It was like walking into a friend’s house . Lynn made the check in/check out process seamless . This was great home base to explore all Crystal River has to offer .

  • Keyla W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    We had a wonderful time! The house is amazing and perfect for our weekend stay for scalloping season! Loved that we could dock our boat right outside the house and short boat ride to the scallop areas. The house had everything that we needed and more.

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Get location, relaxing and communication with the host was amazing.

  • Nick G.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Awesome Ozello retreat. Perfect place to stay with access to fishing and scalloping. Check in and out was simple. Property was clean and well maintained and well stocked. Everything we needed and more. Enjoyed the canal with great access by boat. Nice dock with screened fish and scallop cleaning area. Nearby bait and tackle stop was very nice. Plenty of places to eat if needed. Quite area away from the crowded Homosassa but close enough to visit. Our family enjoyed the weekend and can’t wait to go back.

  • Dana B.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    The Bonefish is one of the nicest properties that we have stayed in this area. We really enjoyed the location and having our boats right out back! Also, the place is wonderfully appointed and had everything we needed. I highly recommend and look forward to returning again. Life is good at The Bonefish!

  • Kimberly B.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    A well stocked home in Ozello. Enjoyed our week which went by too quickly. Thank you for opening up your home.

  • Jodie F.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    This is our second year staying. We love the area! Very quiet neighborhood!! House is great with everything you need! Hosts are great and very helpful with any questions or concerns! Highly recommended house!!

  • Cindy L.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Love your house ! It was clean and bright had everything we needed.Sitting on the screen porch was great bc mosquitos rule the outside. Scallops were there this year we will be back next year!! Thank you Rob n Lynn excellent hosts!!

  • Stacy M.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    My family and I had a great time staying at the Bonefish. We were so impressed by the home’s cleanliness and the organization! The owners were also easy to reach if we needed anything. The Ozello/Crystal River area is perfect for families looking to relax, fish, and eat some great seafood!

  • Carmen P.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    We had a wonderful vacation in Ozello and Bonefish was a comfy home base. This is our second stay at this property and hopefully not our last. The home was spotless and had everything we needed. There was plenty of space for our family four. While at home we enjoyed playing games and putting together puzzles. We spent each morning relaxing on the spacious back porch drinking our coffee. Even in the middle of June, it was not too hot to sit out there. We brought our jon boat and parked it at the dock for easy access. We had many great adventures to various springs and sandbars nearby. We ate at all the local restaurants and were walking distance to our favorite, the island outpost. The hosts were friendly, welcoming and easily accessible. Highly recommend this property!!

  • Jeff G.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    Unit was clean and well stocked with everything we needed, bars and restaurants were close by and within several blocks.

  • Heath P.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    My son and I had a blast at this house from fishing off the dock to kayak fishing. Really nice and cozy house and the owners were very nice. Will definitely stay again.

  • Sandra B.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    I'm so glad I got to meet the owners. They are wonderful people. The place was very clean and well stock with everything you could need. I was able to meet a lot of the local people which doesn't always happen. There is a church in walking distance with an amazing pastor. There are also two restaurants within walking distance. The Island Outpost was our favorite. The community has also written a book about Ozello, which is in the house. Make sure you read it. Very good. Thank you for letting us use your home and I'll miss all the new friends I made here.

  • Jodi S.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Our family lived every thing about this place! It was spacious and had what we needed!

  • Kyle T.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Had a great time staying the week, house was clean and the homeowner made a guide for Ozello with a lot of little notes that was very helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!

  • Robert M.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Went fishing and scalloping for the week we was there. The dock is setup good for that. House was very clean and modernized. Ozello is the place if you want to see what old Florida looks like. Very relaxing

  • Jodie F.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    We loved everything about our stay!! House and grounds were great! Very neat and clean!! Nice neighborhood!! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay on the water.

  • Ashley J.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    We came for a relaxing getaway and got that and more. It was my boyfriend’s birthday that we celebrated, it was us and another couple and their teenage son. The pictures in the listing don’t do the property justice. Rob and Lynn are the best hosts and have outlined the area wonderfully. We spent most of our time at the house as there was plenty to do between the hot tub, kayaks, and fishing. 10/10 would recommend this house. Rob and Lynn are always available for any questions and the welcome book gives all the guidance you could need. Sad our trip is already over but, we can’t wait to come back!! Thank you again for being such awesome hosts and for such a perfect place for a getaway!!!

  • Carmen P.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    The Bonefish was just perfect for our annual trip to Ozello. The house was spotless and comfortable. It had everything we needed and more. Easy water access. We dropped our 16 foot Jon boat at the nearby bait shop. We left it tied up at the dock at the house and went out in it every day during our stay. We went to Three Sisters and Homosassa Springs by boat and loved swimming in the springs. Our favorite restaurant is Island Outpost, which is very close to the home. We also enjoyed kayaking around the canals. The kids loved the puzzles and beating us at Skip Bo! Everyone in Ozello is so friendly including the hosts of the home. Thank you Lynn and Rob for sharing your beautiful home and island with us!!

  • Erica U.

    Submitted May 25, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    Great property in the Crystal River area! Clean, spacious, comfortable, and has everything you need. We enjoyed it very much!

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