Professor Rousseau's Adventure Oasis

Crystal River, Florida
$214 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:
Professor Rousseau invites you to stay in his Adventure Oasis, one of several themed adventures awaiting you! This private home is at the end of the road and provides you a wonderful vacation atmosphere, allowing you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city and get in touch with nature. You’ll enjoy direct access to 300' of shoreline, a dock, & boat ramp. We welcome leashed furry friends at no additional cost!

BEDS
3 Queen Beds
1 Couch
QueenAir Mattresses as requested

The Space:
Professor Rousseau had you in mind when designing your space. He required an electronic lock which makes access available anytime you choose after 4:00 pm. He insisted on comfortable furnishings that include a fully equipped kitchen, a coffee bar station, top-notch linens, and on-site laundry facilities to name a few. While Professor Rousseau was away on his most recent adventure, we converted his carport to a fabulous outdoor retreat complete with ample seating for all guests, a quaint fire pit, and a gas burning grill. We have provided you with many seating options to include Adirondack chairs surrounding the second wood-burning fire pit, dockside seating, a brightly colored hammock, plus your very own picnic table and private seating area right outside your back door. Nighttime comes alive with tiki torches and wonderfully lit spaces throughout the property. Bring your boat, canoe, kayak, fishing equipment, binoculars, and camera! The sights and sounds are unlike anything you have experienced by both day and night. All the wildlife here loves Professor Rousseau and you, his special guest!

THE DIFFERENCE
Professor Rousseau has a deep and personal commitment to you as his guest to provide the highest standard of cleanliness. He intends to not only meet but exceed the Airbnb 5-Step enhanced cleaning process. We will spend several hours between each stay to thoroughly clean and sanitize all surfaces plus wash every item that could have been touched or used by the guest before you.

Guest Access:
We have plenty of off-street parking for your vehicle, boats, or trailers.

We have a special parking area for boats and trailers. Please let us know if you will be bringing one so we may direct you to the parking area.

The Neighborhood:
Crystal River is best known as one of the few places in the world that vacationers may swim alongside the manatees in person during their winter refuge at Hunter Springs Park and Kings Bay. Hunter Springs Park features a sandy beach for swimmers, a kayak launch, a picnic area, plus a boardwalk for viewing manatees. Kings Bay also has a kayak launch, fishing pier, and three waterfront restaurants serving seafood, often fresh off the boat from the two waterfront fishing operations. Within a few blocks of these two iconic manatee hangouts are several incredible restaurants, cafes, and unique shopping venues on North Citrus Avenue. One of Professor Rousseau’s favorite places to shop and dine is Amy’s.

Another City close by is Dunnellon. For those of you that have decided to launch your boat and travel to the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers, two notable restaurants are the Blue Gator Tiki Bar and Swampy’s. Leave early to grab your boat parking spot during busy seasons!

Check out the menus for these restaurants and more in your Adventure Oasis Home Book.

Getting Around:
If your idea of getting around includes a boat, kayak, or canoe, or if you enjoy fishing, you’ll love Professor Rousseau’s. Fish from our dock and utilize our fish cleaning station next to the shore. Launch your aquatic device from our private boat ramp or dock, and you’re on Lake Rousseau, a human-made 3,657-acre lake that offers incredible fishing opportunities. You'll find walleye, pike, smallmouth, and occasionally largemouth bass, year-round.

Safety first! The lake is full of submerged stumps that provide cover for fish. Keep in mind high-speed boating may be dangerous.

In your Adventure Oasis book, you will find a map of the boat pathway to the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers which feeds our beautiful lake with water. The Rainbow River begins with a headspring basin that produces between 400-600 million gallons of freshwater per day. This river provides us with a glimpse of rare habitats full of a wide variety of fish, wildlife, plants, and looking-glass clear waters. If you would like access to the Gulf of Mexico several public boat ramps are available including one that is only a few miles away from your front door.

Other Things to Note:
Furnishings may vary.

Interaction with Guests:
Professor Rousseau believes that you are the most important person on earth during your stay as our guest. He understands that you may have questions, perhaps you have forgotten personal care items, or need something else, including recommendations for tours, dining, things to do, and places to see. Our team is committed to being available 24/7 for your convenience via the Airbnb app, text, or phone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. It is Professor Rousseau’s goal that you are 100% satisfied with your stay and he looks forward to reading your 5-star review. Let us know what you need to make this happen!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total 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: 1324 Sq Ft (123 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Office
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • 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 : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Joshua C.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Overall, it was a very comfortable place to stay with our party of 5 having 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It had most all of the amenities we desired and appliances worked well. A few criticisms: 1) The canal that leads to Lake Rousseau has not been maintained. It was not easy to get our boat to the dock and the motor constantly got gunked up with junk from the canal. Also, the canal that leads to the channel does not have stumps marked and we damaged our skeg on a stump. 3) The dock is not immediately out behind the property and closer to the adjacent apartments. 4) The home’s water has a smell and taste (well water) that is not good.

  • Sean C.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    We stayed here to visit family after a trip to Universal/Disney. The host gave us all the information needed prior to arrival and made checking in a breeze. Since we were traveling with small children we asked to be checked in ASAP and although they had to make sure the property was properly cleaned, they let us know when it was ready for us. Also, we did not bring any laundry detergent with us, but when I asked the host if they had any on the property, they had someone deliver some without us asking them to do so. 100% would book again!

  • Matt A.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed here with brother's family to be close to Mom's for Thanksgiving. Close. Comfy. Clean. Everything we needed and a nice location.

  • Michael P.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    This is by far one of the best stays we have had. We will be back for sure. I'd like to hear more about your manatee bay location for a future stay.

  • Michah M.

    Submitted May 21, 2024

    Stayed May 4, 2024

    We have stayed at tons of different VRBO and other rentals. This house was one of the best. We are locals and was having problems with our own house, so we had to find something for what we thought was a few days. The host helped accommodate our needs on very very short notice. She was absolutely great. And on top of that when we first walked in the house it smelled great. And through out our whole stay the house continued to smell amazing. Our kids had so much fun fishing in the back yard and it kept them busy for hours. We will for sure be back

  • Chris C.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2024

    Stayed Feb 21, 2024

    Great property that worked perfectly for our group, plenty of room and well appointed. Well positioned with direct access to all parts of the lake. Relaxing and peaceful at night. Jennifer was well connected and committed to making sure we had everything we needed. All we needed was more fish!! ?

  • stacey f.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2023

    Stayed Jun 12, 2023

    Nice place to stay. Very quiet neighborhood. Central location between Dunellon and the town of Crystal River. Had a great time boating.

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$214+
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